Creating and supporting lives of purpose by developing relationships in community through events and activities.
Working the earth, grilling fresh vegetables, grooming a horse, and creating an artistic masterpiece. Check it out!
Community In Connection.
Community In Connection is an initiative to bring people together in a safe, substance-free environment. Our Healthy Lifestyle Programming is a great way to support each other, learn a new skill, and have a great time doing it.
Holistic Natural Recovery Classes
A multi-dimensional approach to recovery addressing your physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Sessions may include a combination of gentle movement, breath, as well as more holistic wellness offerings.
- March 21: Community Drumming – Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well-being.
- March 28: Ho’oponopono and Sound Bath – In this class, we will learn and practice together Ho’oponopono – a traditional Hawaiian healing mantra practice that is especially known for helping release negative energy and amend relationships, including with ourselves.
- April 4: Community Drumming – Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well-being. Part 2 of 4.
- April 18: Community Drumming – Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well-being. Part 3 of 4.
- May 4: Community Drumming – Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well-being. Part 4 of 4.
All events will take place Thursday nights at from 6-7pm @ The Community Hub, 9 Church St, Bernardsville unless posted otherwise.
Please register below.
Community Drumming Class Series
A special Holistic Natural Wellness program.
The Community Hub
9 Church Street in Bernardsville, NJ
March 21 @ 6:00pm, April 4 @ 6:00pm, April 18 @ 6:00pm, May 2 @ 6:00pm.
Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well-being. In addition to learning rhythms, participants will develop tools to encourage wellness and social interaction.
This program gets you started with the basics necessary to play and participate in community drum circles and will strengthen the skill levels of those familiar with drumming.
A series of 4 classes will offer an overview of how to position and hold the drum, learning notes and rhythms, practicing and participating in drum circle, and much more! You are strongly encouraged to sign up for all 4 sessions of the series since each class will continue to build. However, you can sign up for individual sessions.
Space is limited for this FREE program. Presenter: Vicky Mulligan (Life Center Stage)
No experience or equipment required. Questions? Sarah Y: sarahy@communityincrisis.org
ITZZA PIZZA PARTY!
BUILD. YOUR. OWN.
~ ~ PIZZA PIE! ~ ~
Join us at MILLIE’S PIZZA for a one of kind experience. We will learn the fine art of pizza making and the best part is – we get to eat it.
Join us for our “ITZZA PIZZA PARTY!” on Sunday, March 24th at 11am.
Meet at Millie’s Old World Meatballs & Pizza
60 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Disclaimer: we are not responsible for sauce splatter, uncontrollable laughter or cheese comas.
You can RSVP by registering below or by texting Sarah (908) 801-2123. Space is limited for this event. If you must cancel, please let us know that we can offer you spot to someone on the waiting list. Questions or cancellations? Text Sarah (908) 801-2123.
Questions? Contact Sarah: spopa@communityincrisis.org
Phone Photography Workshop
Does your phone take awful pictures? Are they always blurry?
The answer to these and many other burning photography questions will be answered at our two week workshop.
April 6 & 13 from 1-3pm @ The Community Hub, 9 Church St, Bernardsville.
Week One: Photography Basic
Phone Assessment, Composition, Lighting, Exposure, Editing, Tips & Tricks, Homework
Week Two: Discussion
Discrete appraisal and critique of previous weeks homework or bring other photos for evaluation.
Questions? Contact Sarah Yeung: sarahy@communityincrisis.org
Self-Defense Workshop
This workshop covers the vital areas of self-defense, including basic but effective strikes, kicking techniques, as well as reflex response. Instructed by Tom Tedeschi (Iron Horse Dojo), a karate expert with over 30 years of martial arts teaching experience,
April 27 from 10am-12:30pm @ The Community Hub, 9 Church St, Bernardsville.
Questions? Contact Sarah Yeung: sarahy@communityincrisis.org
Adventure in Recovery Weekend
Join our revitalizing weekend retreat focused on individuals in recovery, family members, and allies (space permitting) to take a break from everyday stress. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, and boating. With a focus on mindfulness and self-care, we invite you to come refresh your mind, body, and spirit.
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Arrive 5 pm Friday. Depart 11 am Sunday
Please check back later for future dates.
Fairview Lakes YMCA Camp, 1035 Fairview Lake Rd, Newton NJ
Additionally, please ensure you sign up for our newsletter so that you will be among the first to know about this and our many other Community in Connection programs.
Please contact Ken Musgrove for additional information spopa@communityincrisis.org.
Yoga At The Hub
When? Tuesdays from 6-7pm
Where? Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ
Community and Connection and The Phoenix, sober active community are proud to introduce Karin German, creator of Yoga On The Go (YOTG). Karin is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. Additional certifications include Gentle and Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Reiki Level I & II.
Each session incorporates asanas (poses) pranayama (proper breathing techniques), affirmations, visualizations and guided meditations for students of all ages, abilities and lifestyles.
YOTG’s simple approach is to meet each student exactly where they are (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually) to integrate the whole yogic experience deeply within.
For additional info please reach out to Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org
Registration is through The Phoenix. Click on registration below to find the class.
Roots for Recovery
Join us as we kick off this year’s gardening and landscaping project.
Come be a part of our incredible new beginning. We will break ground on a project that will enhance and beautify the green space at the Community Hub’s new home. With your help, our side yard will transform into a place of calm and tranquility where our community is invited to relax, unwind, and reconnect, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Whether you are a green thumb, or are all thumbs, we would love to welcome you to this project. We will sweat a little, laugh a lot and get down to earth for a common goal.
Roots to recovery is currently on hiatus. Check again for future dates.
The Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville
Whether you are a green thumb, or are all thumbs, we would love to welcome you to this project.
We will sweat a little, laugh a lot and get down to earth for a common goal.
For more information on this and our other ‘Community in Connection’ programs, please reach out to Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org
Come VEG with us!
Are you a Foodie? Do you ever wonder how easy it might be to create some great dishes yourself? Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and have some fun?!
All vegetarian dishes and delicious baked goods.
There are no current dates available. Please check back for program availability.
Space is very limited for this in demand activity and registration is required. We’d strongly encourage committing to all 3 weeks to get the full experience of cooking, community and connection.
Where: The Kitchen, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Liberty Corner, NJ
When: To be announced
Questions? Please contact Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org
Volunteer for CIC
Community in Crisis depends on the time and talent of wonderful volunteers to support them on a project by project basis or on an ongoing basis.
Skillsets and interests are matched with the volunteer work involved. All volunteer hours can count towards community service. Volunteers from middle school and up are welcome to apply to volunteer with Community in Crisis by emailing info@communityincrisis.org. We are always thrilled to hear from you!
Any Covid-19 guidelines in effect will be adhered to. Please contact Ken Musgrove for questions/additional information: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org.