Recreation
Spring Yoga
Yoga is a set of practices which help lead us toward a healthy mind in a healthy body. This class begins each week with a breathing meditation, followed by warm-up activities for the muscles and joints. It includes poses in sitting, supine, prone, standing, and/or kneeling. Adaptations for varying levels are suggested. The class includes flow segments, activities to improve alignment and strength, flexibility, body awareness, and breathing control and awareness.
Where: Beechwood Fire House – 118 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
When: Wednesday Evenings
Who: Adults & Teens
INSTRUCTOR: Joy Provenzano Kozlowski – Wednesdays 645 – 8PM
START DATE: Tentative March 2
Spring Photography
BYOC (bring your own camera) - anything from an iPhone to a Polaroid - photographers will learn the basics of their digital or vintage camera and how to use it creatively. They will also learn with a “hands on” instruction by taking images using the different modes, lighting and angles. More experienced photographers can capture images at their own pace. The expectation is that each photographer will conquer their fear of the camera and begin to experience it’s potential as well as enjoying a great day in the park.
The program is absolutely FREE! Photographer's images will be uploaded to Middlesex Recreation social media pages.
Age Groups: Children: 12 and Below; Teens: 13 - 19; Adults: 20 and Above
Tentative Dates and Time: May - Wednesdays @ 5 – 6PM
Spring Morning Playgroup
Playgroup promotes play, imagination, sharing and fun for children ages 1-5 or has walking/cruising ability! Three sessions are offered. The fall session begins the Playgroup year. There is also a winter and spring session. Sessions are 8 weeks long. Registration for winter and spring sessions will be listed on the class calendars. Siblings/or other children NOT REGISTERED are not allowed to attend with the exception of an infant in a seat. Proof of residency may be required. No refunds will be issued after the second week of each session. Refunds prior are subject to a 10% administrative fee. Classes must have a MINIMUM of 8 registered children. Cash, personal checks made payable to “Middlesex Rec. Dept.”, and credit cards are accepted as payment. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING SESSIONS.
SESSION DATE START: Tuesdays April 19 @ Middlesex Recreation Center from 9:00 – 10:30AM
FEES PER SESSION: $80 for Borough resident, $100 for Non Borough resident. Drop in offered at $15 a day.
Spring Evening Playgroup
Our very popular playgroup program is once again offering an evening class for children ages 1-7 in the Recreation Center. The class is designed to introduce socialization, cooperation and sharing in a fun and safe environment. Children will have 40 minutes of free play then a small snack followed by a group activity. Activities include parachute play, puppets, motor skill elements, musical instruments and more! An adult must attend with the child(ren). A minimum of 8 children is required to begin the session. Cash, credit cards, or personal checks made payable to “Middlesex Rec. Dept.” are accepted as payment.
FEES PER SESSION: $80 for Borough resident, $100 for Non Borough residents. Drop in offered at $15 a day.
TENTATIVE SESSION DATE START: Mondays April 18 @ Middlesex Recreation Center
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30PM
Discount Movie Tickets Available
AMC Green tickets = $9 (not valid for Walt Disney Company and subsidiaries)
Reading Cinemas Tickets = $9 (cannot be used during film’s first two weeks of release)
Reading Cinema Gift Cards = $10 (can be used at admissions or concessions)
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/C99g6q6cFqQSYvqF8
Hop on Through Mountain View Park on April 9!
2022 Spring Basketball Clinic: Grades 3-12
The Middlesex Recreation Department along with program instructors Jared Goldstein, Stew Lester and Kevin Reynolds are pleased to present basketball clinics to boys and girls in grades 3 through 12 who reside in Middlesex. These sessions are intended to practice previously acquired skills and to learn new ones. Team play will be emphasized & practice drills will be demonstrated. Learn the fundamentals of the game:
OFFENSIVE DRILLS: Dribbling • Passing • Shooting Instruction
DEFENSIVE DRILLS: On the ball • Off the ball help • Boxing out •Help and Recover • Rotation
When: CLINICS ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAY’S 6-9PM - March 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Where: IN THE GYM AT MIDDLESEX HIGH SCHOOL
Who: Grades 3-8 from 6PM-7PM (gym divider); Grades 9-12 from 7PM-9PM (no gym divider)
2022 Basketball Clinic: Grades K-2
The Middlesex Recreation Department is pleased to present basketball open gym to boys and girls in grades K—2 who reside in Middlesex. These sessions are intended to practice previously acquired skills and learn new ones. This program is priced at $20. Team play will be emphasized & practice drills will be demonstrated; 60 minutes to work on different basketball skills each week. The drills will focus on fundamentals while helping the athlete enjoy the game. The fundamentals of the game will include:
OFFENSIVE DRILLS: Dribbling • Passing • Shooting Instruction
DEFENSIVE DRILLS: Man-to-Man Defense Skills• On the ball • Off the ball help •Defensive Talking
Boxing out and outlet passing •Help and Recover • Rotation •
Each child MUST be registered through the Recreation Department before attending the clinic.
When: OPEN GYM BASKETBALL IS HELD ON TUESDAY’S 630-730PM - March 29 ; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17
Where: AT WATCHUNG SCHOOL IN THE WATCHUNG GYM
Esports! GGLeagues
We have joined forces with GGLeagues, an online esports gaming company, to bring in a new program that offers players a safe and fun way to participate in a community activity from home. Esports is a rapidly growing competition venue around the world. While we are not going worldwide, we are going statewide by participating in the NJ Esports Rec League through GGLeagues. Details for the upcoming Spring season are below!
Spring 2022 Season Leagues (April through June)
Games that we are offering include Rocket League (3v3, any device), Rocket League (1v1, any device), Madden22 (1v1, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S), Super Smash Bros. (1v1, Nintendo Switch), Fortnite (Solos, any device), Fortnite (Duos, any device), and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (1v1, Nintendo Switch).
There are three age groups: youth division (ages 8-12), teen division (ages 13-18), adult division (ages 18+). The season starts the week of April 18th with games being played on varying days depending on the game title. Players will participate from their own homes and by purchasing a GGLeagues spring esports pass for $40, can compete in as many different games as they would like. The registration deadline for the spring season is April 13th.
Throughout 2022 GGLeagues will be offering esports leagues, educational events, free gaming events, and more in your community. Leagues will be run online through GGLeagues and will consist of an eight-week season. Games will be at the same time and day each week with a flexible rescheduling policy. At the end of the season, players will participate in a two-week playoff and championship event to crown the champion.
All games will be played within NJ. All players need to register through GGLeagues – Borough of Middlesex and the winner of the league will be crowned the champion of NJ. Winners for each region will receive prizes including a GGLeagues champion shirt and medal!
To play, you must have a console/computer to play on, email address, own the game you are registering to play and can play live. All games are monitored by GGLeagues and players are held to a code of conduct to maintain a fun and safe gaming atmosphere.
This is new to us and possibly to you as well. We have lots of great information to share but can’t fit it all here. https://www.ggleagues.com/page/esports-passes
GGLeagues Parents Page: https://www.ggleagues.com/parents