4 Big Events Coming Up From Livingston Committee For Disabilities

LIVINGSTON, NJ — It can be hard to find activities where children and adults with disabilities feel at home, but the Livingston Advisory Commitee for Disabilities plans events throughout the year.

They are planning four events and programs in the next six weeks — one (a sports program) just for children, the other three for adults as well.

See each event for more details.

Here are releases for four of their upcoming events and programs:

September

Santa's September Splash

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will once again be presenting its Santa's September Splash on Saturday, September 30th for people with special needs and their families. This special event will take place outdoors at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave. in Livingston from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am. The special needs community is invited to come meet and take a picture with Santa. Each special guest will receive a present and a snack at this free event. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Senior/Community Center (same location). If you will be attending, we ask that you RSVP by September 20th by visiting https://tinyurl.com/LACDsanta2023. For help with RSVP's or for more information, you may email Ana Millan at amillan@livingstonnj.org or call 973-535-7961 ext. 231. You may visit us online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.

October

Arts and Crafts for Kids and Adults

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will restart its Arts and Crafts Program for children and adults with special needs on Monday, October 2, 2023. This free program will be held at Monmouth Court, 26 Monmouth Court, Livingston, NJ. We ask that you enter/exit through the side door of the building. The activity will run from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm monthly on the following dates: October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 8, and May 6. Both an adult and student volunteers will be present to supervise the activities at each meeting. Kindly RSVP by September 23, 2023 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/LACDarts23... or by emailing Parul Khemka at lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com. To find out if a date has been canceled due to inclement weather, email lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com or call Ana Millan at 973-535-7961 ext. 231. We invite you to visit us online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.

After School Sports For Kids

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will restart its after school sports program for children with special needs on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. The program will run every Wednesday with the exception of 12/27/23, 2/21/24, and 4/3/24. It will take place at Monmouth Court Community Center, 26 Monmouth Court, Livingston, NJ 07039 from 3:30 to 4:30. The program is free of charge and no pre-registration is required Siblings of special needs children are welcome to participate as well. Mask use will be contingent on CDC recommendations and guidance To find out if a date has been canceled due to inclement weather, you can call Ana Millan at 973-535-7961 extension 231. For more information, please call 973-970-4441 or email gretto12@aol.com. You may visit us online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.

LACD & SYLS Halloween Party

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) and Senior Youth and Leisure Services (SYLS) are excited to announce that they are bringing back their annual Halloween Party for children and adults with special needs. This special free event will take place at the Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Our guests will be treated to food, beverages, dancing to a deejay, and an arts and crafts program. We kindly ask that everyone bring a dessert. Our special guests are encouraged to wear a costume, but costumes are optional. RSVP to attend the party is required by October 18th. To RSVP, please call Alan Karpas at 973-992-6411 or email alan@karpas.net, or contact him for more information. To visit LACD online, please go to www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD