ONGOING PROGRAMS
Knitting Club
Mondays, 1–3 p.m.
All are welcome for group knitting. No registration is required.
WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY
Yoga, Crystals & Essential Oils
Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m.
Pam Nixon of Peace Play NJ will lead a gentle yoga session for women, incorporating breathwork, essential oils, crystals and affirmations. Participants will receive an affirmation card, tea and an essential-oil roller.
Mobility Class
Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Vital Stretch of Madison will offer a 35-minute guided class focused on movement, flexibility and easing tension. Participants should bring a yoga mat and water and wear comfortable clothing; chairs will be available.
Chair Yoga
Friday, October 16, 11:15 a.m.–noon.
Pamela Nixon of Peace Play will lead an accessible yoga practice using a chair for seating, balance and assistance.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Monday, October 26, 10–11 a.m.
The Westfield Area Health Department will provide screenings. No registration is required.
Sound Bath Session
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
Paige of Healing by Paige will lead a meditation-oriented session using singing bowls. Attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, water and a small towel or blanket.
HISTORY, ART AND READING
Origins of the Jersey Devil
Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Historian and archivist Mickey DiCamillo will explore the history and real-world influences behind New Jersey’s best-known legend.
A Monumental Man: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
This lecture examines the work and continuing influence of the American Renaissance sculptor.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Readers may bring any book they are currently reading for an informal discussion and recommendations.
Abraham Lincoln’s Wit in Wartime
Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Sameer Somal of the North Jersey Civil War Roundtable will discuss Lincoln’s use of humor and storytelling during the Civil War.
The Haunted History of New Jersey
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Historian Greg Caggiano will examine paranormal stories connected to historic New Jersey sites, including the Jersey Devil legend.