Welcome to St. Francis Community Center!
At St. Francis Community Center, we are proud to serve as a hub for connection, growth, and support in Ocean County. Our mission is to provide inclusive, high-quality programs and services that enrich the lives of individuals and families, regardless of age, background, or circumstance.
We offer year-round opportunities and state-of-theart facilities for learning, recreation, and personal development, including:
Early Childhood Programs like Preschool and Vacation Club Summer Camp
Counseling Services for individuals, couples, and families
Senior Center activities and resources for older adults
Recreational Programs for all ages
Family Support Services and community education
Volunteer Opportunities to make a lasting impact
At St. Francis Community Center, we are committed to fostering a community that thrives together.
St. Francis Community Center is ADA accessible with both an elevator and ramps for easy mobility throughout the building.
Monday&Friday:9:00AM-6:00PM
Tuesday/Wed/Thursday:9:00AM-9:00PM
Saturday:9:00AM-1:00PM
HolidayClosings
Friday,March14
HolySaturday,April19
EasterMonday,April21
Friday,June20(Juneteenth Observed)
GoodFriday,April18
EasterSunday,April20
MemorialDay,May26
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RegistrationDates
SessionI: Wed, February5th 9:00AM
SessionII: Wed, April2nd 9:00AM
SavetheDate:2025SummerAquaticand RecreationClassRegistrationwillbeheldonWed, June11that9AM
RegistrationInformation
Refundswillbegivenformedicalreasonsonly Refundsmustberequestedinwritingduringthe sessioninwhichyouhaveenrolledandmustcome withaphysician’sstatement.Nocredits,refundsor make-upclasseswillbeissued/permittedforclasses missedduetopersonalreasons A75%refundwillbe issued.
Pleasetakeintoconsiderationallvacations,holidays, religiousobservances,andotherpersonalactivities priortoregisteringforaclass.
Cancellations
Wereservetherighttocancelanyclassoractivity duetoinsufficientenrollment Classesoractivities mayalsobecanceledbecauseofhazardousweather conditions.
CommunityCenterClosings
Forthemostcurrentinformationpleasecheckthe Center’sFacebookpage:StFrancisCommunity Center.Closinginformationisalsoavailableonour answeringmachine;609-494-8861andonthe followingwebsite:njstormwatch.com.
Aquatics PoolRules
St FrancisCommunityCenterwillabidebytheBather RulessetforthbytheStateofNewJerseyDepartment ofHealth,andthefollowing:
Membersandvisitorsmustcheckinatthepool receptionareauponentranceandexit
1. Guestsmustpaythe“GuestFee”forOpenSwim,if spacepermits.
2. Anyoneovertheageof12monthsisrequiredto payaguestfee. 3 Childrenundertheageof10mustbeaccompanied byanadult,age18orolder.
5.
4. OnlyUSCG-approvedlifejacketsmaybeworn.No Swimmies
6Nohorseplayorrunninginthepoolarea. . Jumpingispermittedfromthenorthandsouth wallsonly
7. Priortojumping,makesuretoesareovertheedge, makesurenooneisinyourway,andjumpaway fromthewall.
8. 9Nobackdivesorflips. . Poolanddeckmustbeclearedatfirstsightof lightningandthunder. 10 Properswimmingattireisrequired.Nothongsor cut-offshorts.
11. Nogum,food,ordrinkonthepooldeck.Plastic waterbottlesarepermitted Noglassisallowedon anypooldeck.
12. Pooltoysarepermittedduringbirthdaypartiesand OpenSwim,atthelifeguard’sdiscretion
13. Noodlesandkickboardsaretobeusedina passive,non-aggressivemanner,andarenottobe usedaslifesupportdevices.
14. Nohardballs(tennis,softball,orbaseball)areto bethrowninanypool
15. Membersandguestsmaybringtheirownchairs andtowels.
16. Allnon-potty-trainedparticipantsarerequiredto wearswimdiapers.
18.
17 Anyinfractionoftheabove-statedruleswillcause suspensionfromthePoolandCentergrounds.
Aquatics
SwimLessons
Parentsareonlyallowedonthepooldeckduring thefirstandlastswimlesson.Childrenmustmeet theagerequirementonthedaythesessionstarts. Eachparticipantwillundergoaperformance evaluationintheirfirstclass.Ineligibleparticipants maybetransferredtoanotherlevel,subjectto availabilityanda$5transferfee.
PrivateSwimLessons
Privateswimlessonsofferone-on-oneinstruction foradultsandchildren.Whetheryou’relearning basicaquaticsafety,refiningswimmingskills,or startingfresh,ourinstructorscanhelp.
AppointmentsmustbemadethroughtheAquatic CenterReceptionDesk(ext.187).Lessonsmustbe paidinfull,inadvance,norefunds.Sunday AvailabilityOnly|$40perhalf-hour
BirthdayPartiesattheAquaticCenter
Makeasplashatyournextcelebration!Enjoytwo hoursofpartytimewithaccesstoafully equippedpartyroom,includingtables,chairs,and afullkitchen.Youbringthedecorations,food,and beverages we’llprovidethespace! Call609-494-8861ext.187tobookyourparty today!
Aquatics
WaterTots
Thisclassisdesignedforparentsandchildrento enjoythewatertogetherwhilebuildingthechild's confidenceandcomfortinanaquaticenvironment. Nopriorswimlessonsoraquaticexperienceare required.Boththeadultandchildwillparticipatein thewatertogether.
ForAges:10months–36months
ClassSize:Max20;Min6
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/ThursMar4-Apr24.................305101-01
Time:11:00-11:30AM Fee:$168
SessionII:Tues/ThursMay6-Jun26.............305101-02
Time:11:00-11:30AM Fee:$168
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26 311101-01
Time:9:00-9:35AM (NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionIISatMay3-Jun28......................311101-02
Time:9:00-9:35AM Fee:$84
WaterTykes
Thisclassprovidesawonderfulopportunityfor parentsandchildrentobuildwaterconfidence togetherwhilepreparingyoungswimmersforthe LittleDippersclass.Throughfungamesandactivities, childrenlearnbasicswimandsafetyskillsina supportiveenvironment,helpingthemgain independenceinthewater.Boththeadultandchild willparticipateinthewatertogether.
ForAges:3years
ClassSize:Max20;Min6
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26.......................327102-01
Time:9:35-10:05AM (NoClass4/19) Fee$84
SessionII:SatMay3-Jun28..................327102-02
Time:9:35-10:05AM Fee:$84
Aquatics
LittleDippers
Thisbeginner-levelswimclassintroducesyoung swimmerstoessentialwaterskillsinafunand supportiveenvironment.Childrenwillfocusonfront andbackfloats,doggypaddle,andgettingtheirface inthewater.
ForAges:4YearsOld
ClassSize:Max12;Min6
Prerequisites:Shouldbecomfortableinthewater
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/ThursMar4-Apr24...................311102-01
Time:4:00-4:30PM Fee:$168
SessionII:Tues/ThursMay6-Jun26...............311102-02
Time:4:00-4:30PM Fee:$168
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26.........................311107-01
Time:10:10-10:40AM (NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionII:SatMay3-Jun28 311107-02
Time:10:10-10:40AM Fee:$84
LittlePaddlers1
Thisclassisdesignedtoteachthebeginnerwhohas masteredtheelementsofswimming.Thefrontcrawl andelementarybackstrokewillalsobeintroducedfor thiscourse
ForAges:5yearsOld
ClassSize:Max12;Min6
Prerequisites:
Comfortablegoingunderwater Frontandbackfloatfor10secondsindependently.
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/ThursMar4-Apr24 311103-01
Time:4:35-5:05PM Fee:$168
SessionII:Tues/ThursMay6-Jun26...............311103-02
Time:4:35-5:05PM Fee:$168
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26........................311103-03
Time:10:45-11:15AM (NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionII:SatMay3-Jun28....................311103-04
Time:10:45-11:15AM Fee:$84
LittlePaddlers2
Aquatics
Thisclassisforbeginnerswhoarewater-oriented andhavebasicswimmingskills.Itintroducesthe frontcrawlandelementarybackstroke.
ForAges:5YearsOld
ClassSize:Max12;Min6
Prerequisites: Comfortablegoingunderwater Frontandbackfloatfor10secondsindependently Abletorolloverforabreathindependently Independentlyswimsimplefreestylewithfacein thewaterforaquarterlengthofthepool
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/ThursMar4-Apr24
May6-Jun26..............311104-02 Time:5:10-5:40PM Fee:$168
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26........................311104-03
Time:11:20-11:50AM (NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionII:SatMay3-Jun28...................311104-04
Time:11:20-11:50AM Fee:$84
Aquatics
LittleSharks
Thisclassfocusesonbasicsurvivalswimming, enhancingbeginnerskills,andbuildingstaminaand coordination.Itintroducestheelementarybackstroke andbreaststrokewhileimprovingthefrontcrawl
ForAges:8yearsOld
ClassSize:Max12;Min6
Prerequisites:
Forhalfthelengthofthepool:
Kickontheirbackwithkickboard
Swimsimplefreestylewithsidebreaths
Swimsimplebackstroke
Streamlinekickontheirback
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/ThursMar4-Apr24 311105-01
SessionII:Tues/ThursMay6-Jun26..............311105-02
Time:5:45PM-6:15PM Fee:$168
SessionI:SatMar1-Apr26........................311105-03
Time:12:00-12:30PM (NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionII:SatMay3-Jun28...................311105-04
Time:12:00-12:30PM Fee:$84
Aquatics
CompetitiveSwimFish
ForAdvancedSwimmersThisdevelopmental programemphasizesstroketechnique,starts,and turns.Participantsmustalreadyknowfrontandback crawl,elementarybackstroke,breaststroke,and sidestroke.Swimmerswillswimlapstobuildstrength andendurance.
ForAges:8YearsOld
ClassSize:Max15;Min6
Prerequisites:
Forthefulllengthofthepool: Swimsimplefreestyleandsidebreaths
Swimsimplebackstroke
Dolphinkick
Simplebreaststrokekick
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/Thurs,Mar4-Apr24
325103-01
Time:6:20PM-6:50PM Fee:$168
SessionII:Tues/Thurs,May6-Jun26...........325103-02
Time:6:20PM-6:50PM Fee:$168
SessionI:Sat,Mar1-Apr26....................325103-03
Time:12:40-1:10PM(NoClass4/19) Fee:$84
SessionII:Sat,May3-Jun28...............325103-04
Time:12:40-1:10PM Fee:$84
Aquatics
SpringSwimClinic
Transitional
Thisclassisforswimmerswhoknowthebasicsofthe fourcompetitivestrokes(freestyle,backstroke, breaststroke,andbutterfly).We’llfocusonstroke mechanics,starts,andendurancebuilding.Onepieceswimwearisrequired.
Instructors:EmilyCherry&FrancescaFields
ForAges:5-12YearsOld
ClassSize:Max20;Min4
Prerequisites:Swim25yardsofthefourcompetitive strokes(freestyle,backstroke,breaststroke,and butterfly)
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Mon/Wed,Mar3-Apr9 305100-01
Time:6:00-6:45PM Fee:$158
SessionII:Mon/Wed,Apr14-May28.............305100-02
Time:6:00-6:45PM(Noclinic4/21,4/23) Fee:$158
SpringSwimClinic
Advanced
Thisclassisdesignedforexperiencedswimmers. We’llworkonstrokemechanics,starts,turns,and endurance.Idealforhighschoolswimmerslookingto stayinshapeandimprovefornextseason.
Instructors:EmilyCherry&FrancescaFields
ForAges:13YearsorOlder
ClassSize:Max25;Min4
Prerequisites:Swim25yardsofthefourcompetitive strokes(freestyle,backstroke,breaststroke,and butterfly)
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Mon/Wed,Mar3-Apr9
305102-01
Time:7:00-7:45PM Fee:$158
SessionII:Mon/Wed,Apr14-May28.............305102-02
Time:7:00-7:45PM(Noclinic4/21,4/23) Fee:$158
Aquatics
AquaZumbaAerobics
Thismusic-filledgroupclasstakesplaceinchestdeepwater,helpingtoreducejointinflammation.The hydrostaticpressureprovidesasoothingmassage forthehips,back,andknees.Participantsworkwith weightsandnoodlestoimprovecardiovascular conditioning,flexibility,musclestrength,andrangeof motion.
Instructor:SusanSellarole
ClassSize:Max12;Min4
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Mon/Wed/Fri,Mar3-Apr18.............325101-01
Time:8:00-8:45AM (NoClass4/18)
Fee:$168
SessionI:Mon/Wed/Fri,Mar3-Apr18 325101-03
Time:9:00-9:45AM(NoClass4/18)
Fee:$168
SessionII:Mon/Wed/Fri,Apr23-Jun6..........325101-02
Time:8:00-8:45AM (NoClass4/21)
Fee:$160
SessionII:Mon/Wed/Fri,Apr23-Jun6..........325101-04
Time:9:00-9:45AM(NoClass4/21)
Fee:$160
AquaZumba/ArthritisAquaticExercise
Thislow-impactclasscombinesAquaZumba routineswithwalkingandstretchingwarmups. Exercisestargetcorestrength,balance,andjoint mobility,helpingtodecreasepainandstiffness No physician’sconsentformisrequired.
Instructor:SusanSellarole
ClassSize:Max15;Min4
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Mon/Wed/Fri,Mar3-Apr18............325102-01
Time:10:00-10:45AM (NoClass4/18) Fee:$168
SessionI:Mon/Wed/Fri,Apr21-Jun6 325102-02
Time:10:00-10:45AM (NoClass4/21) Fee:$160
Aquatics
AquaticAerobics
Thisclasscombinesaerobicexercises,endurance training,corestrengthening,andbalance improvementinbothchest-deepanddeepwater. Opentoswimmersandnon-swimmersalike Water WeightsRequired.
Instructor:RuthBlankenmeyer(8:00AMClass)&Pat Rears(9:00AMClass)
ClassSize:Max16;Min4
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/Thurs,Mar4-Apr17..................325101-05
Time:8:00-8:45AM Fee:$137
SessionI:Tues/Thurs,Mar4-Apr17.................325101-07
Time:9:00-9:45AM Fee:$137
SessionII:Tues/Thurs,Apr22-Jun5..............325101-06
Time:8:00-8:45AM Fee:$137
SessionII:Tues/Thurs,Apr22-Jun5 325101-08
Time:9:00-9:45AM Fee:$137
AquaBootCamp
Thishigh-intensityworkoutincludescardiointervals, waterPilateswithnoodles,andwaterweighttraining. Theclassconcludeswithacool-downandstretching segment.It’sachallengingyetjoint-friendlyworkout thatimprovescardiovascularfitness,muscle strength,andflexibility.
Instructor:LisaFantau
ClassSize:Max15;Min4
Location:IndoorPool
Schedule&Fees
SessionI:Tues/Thurs,Mar4-Apr17 315101-01
Time:10:00-11:00AM Fee:$137
SessionII:Tues/Thurs,Apr22-Jun5...............315101-02
Time:10:00-11:00AM Fee:$137
Aquatics
LifeguardTraining
Preparetobecomeacertifiedlifeguard!Thishybrid coursefromtheAmericanRedCrossincludesonline bookworkandin-personpracticaltests.Successful participantswillreceivecertificationinLifeguarding, FirstAid,CPRfortheProfessionalRescuer,AED,and PreventingDiseaseTransmission Mustregisterby April15.
Instructor:EmilyCherry
ForAges:15YearsandOver
ClassSize:Max8;Min5
Prerequisites:
Swim/tread/swim(jumpinfromside,swim150 yards,treadwithoutarmsfor2minutes,thenswim anadditional50yards)
Startinginthewater,swim20yardsusingfront crawlorbreaststroke;surfacedive7to10feet; retrievea10-poundobject;returntothesurface; and,swim20yardsbacktostartingpointwiththe object,andexitthewaterwithoutusingtheladder
Location:IndoorPool&PoolMulti-UseRoom Schedule&Fees
In-PersonRequiredonBelowDates|$315|Code: 311100-01
April30:5:00PM–6:00PM(PrerequisiteTesting)
May3:9:00AM–5:00PM
May4:9:00AM–5:00PM
Attendanceatthelisteddatesandtimesisrequired Therewillbenoopportunitiestomakeupmissed classes.
Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutyourabilitytocomplete theprerequisites,pleasescheduleaswimmingskill evaluationbycallingext.187.
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Children’sServices
St.FrancisCommunityCenteroffersaGROWNJKIDS 4-starratedPreschoolProgramforchildrenaged13 monthsto5years.Ourprogramprovidesanurturing andengagingenvironmentthatfostersself-esteem, encouragescreativity,anddevelopsessential readinessskills,helpingchildrenconfidentlytransition toelementaryschool Thereisa$75yearly registrationfeeforallprograms.Therearenorefunds. WedoofferaSiblingDiscountof5%offtuitionof ChildrenService’sprograms
Forallpreschoolinformationandavailabilityplease contactKatieOpauskiat609-494-8861ext.114orat kopauski@stfrancislbi.org.ForinformationonCHS
SubsidizedVoucherslotsonlypleasecontactKaren Ackeratext 102orkacker@stfrancislbiorg
Year-RoundPreschoolProgram
Toddlers
ToddlerAandToddlerBClasses
ForAges:13monthsto2½Years
Schedule&Fees: FiveDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$672permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$865permonth
FourDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$558permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$664permonth ThreeDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$444permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$538permonth
Preschool
EnteringPreschoolClassbyOctober1
ForAges:2½to5Years
Schedule&Fees: FiveDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$628permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$754permonth
FourDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$535permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$622permonth
ThreeDaysPerWeek
FullDay|9:00AM-4:00PM|$399permonth
WorkDay|8:30AM-5:30PM|$495permonth
Children’sServices
VacationClub
June16th-August28th
Orientation&Registration:Monday,March24at4PM Parent/Guardianmustbepresentforregistration Registrationafter3/24isaccordingtoavailability.
Childrencanjointhefuninthesun,byparticipatingin activitiessuchasarts&crafts,swimming,trips, basketballandmuchmore.Allparticipantsareto bringalunch,snacks,sunscreen,bathingsuitand toweleveryday.St.FrancisCenterhasexperienced staffstaffwhohaveworkedwithchildren.Staffare certifiedinCPR/FirstAid.PleasevisittheSt.Francis CommunityCenterwebsiteforweeklythemesand tripspriortodayofregistration *5%offforadditional children
ForAges:5to13Years
Prerequisites:MusthavecompletedKindergarten Schedule&Fees:
FullDay|Monday-Friday|9:00AM-4:00PM
PerWeek|$210
PerSeason|$2,100
WorkDay|Monday-Friday|8:30AM-5:30PM
PerWeek|$252
PerSeason|$2,520
ExtendedFullDay|Monday-Friday|7:30AM-4:00PM
PerWeek|$294
PerSeason|$2,940
ExtendedWorkDay|Monday-Friday|7:30AM-5:30PM
PerWeek|$315
PerSeason|$3,150
Attimeofregistration,pleasebring:
Forall5and6yearoldchildren:proofofgrade levelisrequired;bringtheirmostrecentreportcard FamiliesmustbepermanentresidentsofOcean County
ChildrenmustbecurrentlyenrolledinanOcean CountySchool
Formoreinformationabouttheprogrampleasevisit ourwebsite:www.StFrancisCenterLBI.org/ChildrenServices Times,themes,andtripsaresubjecttochange
CounselingServices
St.FrancisCounselingServiceprovides individuals,couplesandfamilieswithaffordable, professionalpsychotherapyservicesaddressing awiderangeofissues.Servicesareavailableto allregardlessofrace,sex,age,disability,income orreligiousaffiliations Master-leveltherapists provideallprofessionalcounselingservices. Sessionareofferedbothvirtuallyandin-person, dependingonpreference Call(609)494-1554to completeanintake.
Monday&Friday,9:00AMto5:00PM TuesdaythroughThursday,9:00AMto9:00PM
Individual,Couples,andFamilyTherapyfor residentsofsouthernOceanCountyfromLanoka HarbortoLittleEggHarboronaslidingscalerate. Pleasecall609-494-1554formoreinformationor tocompleteanintake.
Individualtherapyandsupportforsurvivorsof sexualabuse,assault,andotherviolentcrimes andtheirfamilymemberswhoareresidentsof OceanCounty.Thereisnofeeforthisprogram. Pleasecall609-494-1554formoreinformation ortocompleteanintake.
ortocompleteanintake.
CounselingServices
AvailableGroupTherapyOfferings
JourneyThroughGrief
Thisprogramisdesignedtohelpindividualsover theageof18toworkthroughthenormalstagesof griefwitheducationandgroupsupport.Thereisno feeforthisprogram.Pleasecall609-494-1554to register.GroupwillbestartinginWinter2025.
ParentingAFTER
Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovidesupportand educationforparentsofchildrenwhohavebeen sexuallyabused.Theprogramallowsparentstoget supportfortheirchildrenandthemselvesina confidentialspace.Thereisnofeeforthisprogram. Pleasecall609-494-1554toregister.Groupwillbe startinginWinter2025.
SurvivingtoThriving
Thisprogramisdesignedtoconnectsurvivorsof sexualabuseandassaulttoasupportive.The programisforallsurvivors,ages18andup, regardlessofhowrecentlytheabuseorassault occurred.Thereisnofeeforthisprogram.Please call609-494-1554toregister.Groupwillbestarting inWinter2025
AdvocacyandPrevention ConfidentialSexualViolenceAdvocateProgram
St.FrancisCounselingServiceSexualAbuseand AssaultProgramtrainsvolunteerstoassistwiththe 24-hourhotlineandhospital/policestation accompaniments.AftertrainingwithourSexual ViolenceAdvocateCoordinator,volunteer advocateswillbeoncalltoprovidecrisis intervention,educationandresourcestosurvivorsof sexualabuseandassault.Call609-494-1554for moreinformation.
CommunityEducationforPrevention
OurSexualAbuseandAssaultProgram Coordinatorsprovidefreecommunitytrainingsto schools,youthorganizationsandothercommunity programs Call609-494-1554toscheduleatraining
SpecialServices
AdvocacyandPrevention
CommunityEducationforPrevention
OurSexualAbuseandAssaultProgram Coordinatorsprovidefreecommunitytrainings toschools,youthorganizationsandother communityprograms.Call609-494-1554to scheduleatraining.
SelfHelpAnonymousGroups
AlcoholicsAnonymous
AlcoholicsAnonymousisafellowshipofmenand womenwhosharetheirexperience,strengthand hopetomaintaincontinuoussobrietythrougha 12stepprogramofrecovery,andtohelpother alcoholicstoachievesobriety.Forinformationon areameetingsandlocations,call609-494-8861 or609-641-8855
AAHOTLINE609-494-5130
Al-Anon
Al-Anonisafellowshipoffamilymembersand friendsofalcohol/drugabusers,whosharetheir experience,strengthandhopewithoneanother. Thursday,7:00-7:30PM(Beginners);7:30-8:30 PM(OpenMeetings)
InterfaithHealth&SupportServices
Wehavejoinedwithotherareachurchesand organizationstohelprespondtotheneedsofour communitybybecomingapartoftheInterfaith HealthandSupportServicesofSouthernOcean County.Weareinneedofmorevolunteersto helpvisitpeoplewithspecialneeds,drive individualsformedicaltreatment,shopfora homeboundperson,callalonelyperson,assista visuallyimpairedperson,orrelieveaprimary caregiver
Ifyoucanhelpinanyoftheseareas,pleasecall theInterfaithHealth&SupportServicesofficeat 609-978-3839.
Education&CareerServices
TheRISEProgram/AdultLiteracyShort-Term BasicSkillsProgram
TheRISEProgram/AdultLiteracyShort-TermBasic SkillsProgramprovideseducationandcareer servicestovulnerablepopulationsreceiving publicassistance,unemployedor underemployed,andout-of-schoolyouthto bridgethegapinskillswithgoalstoenterthe workforceand/ortrainingprogramsandincrease literacyskills.
Programincludes:
HighSchoolEquivalencyAttainment
EnglishasaSecondLanguage
BasicSkillsRemediation
DigitalLiteracy
WorkReadiness/EmployabilitySkills
CredentialOpportunities
Volunteering/CommunityWorkExperience
GatewaytoSuccessProgram
TheGatewaytoSuccess/WorkFirstNJProgram providescareerservicestovulnerable populationsreceivingpublicassistance,withthe skillsnecessaryforself-sufficiency.
Programincludes:
DigitalLiteracyTraining
WorkReadiness/EmployabilitySkills
Life/SoftSkillsTraining
Over20CredentialOpportunities
Volunteering/CommunityWorkExperience
JobTrainingOpportunities
CareerExploration,Coaching&Mentoring
OvercomingBarriers
Resume&CoverLetterWriting
JobSearch&InterviewingSkills
CaseManagement
IndividualizedCareerPlansandPortfolios
TheSeniorEmploymentAssistanceProgram (SEA)
SEAisavailabletoOceanCountyresidents,aged 55&up,whohaveexperiencedfinancialhardship duetotheCOVID-19pandemic,or,thosewhoare lookingtoenhancetheirskillsetandreturntothe workforce.Throughtailoredsupport,skill development,andpersonalizedcareerguidance, westrivetoredefinethenarrativearoundsenior employment,fosteringacommunitythatvalues thewealthofexpertiseourseniorsbringtothe workforce.
Servicesinclude,butarenotlimitedtoassistance withsoft/hardskills,on-the-jobtraining/work experience,resumebuilding,interviewingskills, technology&careertraining,linkagesto communityresources,overcomingbarriers,and counselingservices.Foradditionalinformation call732-281-8653
Allparticipantsmustbeverifiedforeligibility throughtheOceanCountyCareerCenterandSt. Francis.Programsarefundedthroughgrants providedbytheOceanCountyDepartmentof HumanServices&theOceanCountyBoardof Commissioners.
FamilySupport
Monday-Friday9:00AM-4:00PM 609-494-8861ext.197
TheFamilySupportDepartmentprovidesawide rangeofgrant-fundedservicesforfamiliesand individualsthroughSouthernOceanCounty. ServicesarefundedthroughgrantsfromtheNJ DepartmentofHumanServicesandtheNJ DepartmentofChildrenandFamilies.
ParentinginRecovery
TheParentinginRecoveryprogramusesthesame CurriculumastheParentingProgramandfocuses onsupportingfamilieswithsubstanceabuse histories.Parentsexploretheeffectsofsubstance abuseonthemselvesandtheirfamilieswhile learningeffectiveparentingskillsthatstrengthen familyrelationships.TheParentinginRecovery programisa12-weekpsychoeducationalgroup.
ParentingWorkshopsandGroups
TheParentingProgramisa12-week psychoeducationalgroupdesignedtomeetthe specificneedsofparticipatingparents.Parenting GroupsandWorkshopsareinteractiveand targetedtowardsparentswhoare18yearsand older.Theprogramutilizesfilmsandgroup discussionstoencompassmultipleaspectsofchild development,disciplinetechniques,self-esteem, andco-parenting.Thisprogramisprovidedatsites throughoutOceanCounty.
ViolencePrevention:AngerManagement Program
TheAngerManagementprogramisa12-week psychotherapeuticgroup.Groupsfocuson supportingparticipantstolearnhowtomanage theirangerandthelifestressorsthatcause unhealthyexpressionsofanger.Participantslearn toidentifytriggers,explorethetypesofanger, patternsofsubstanceabuse,andenhancehealthy copingskills.AngerManagementgroupsare offeredtoOceanCountyresidents.Theprogram costis$120.
FamilySupport
In-HomeServices
ParentsasTeachers(TIPIIProgram)
Agrant-fundedvoluntaryin-homeparenting program.ParentsasTeachersisanationally Accreditedprogramthatprovidesinfantand childdevelopmentaleducationandreferral servicestoSouthernOceanCountyresidents whoarepregnantorhavechildrenundertheage of3years
MaintainingtheIntegrityofSpanishSpeakingFamilies(MISSF)
TheMISSFprogramisanin-homeprogramthat providesaccessibleandcomprehensiveSpanish in-homeparentingskillstraining,in-home therapy,andcasemanagementservices.This programsupportspermanencywithchildren andfamiliesbyavertingout-of-homechild placements.Familiesmustbereferredbythe OceanCountyDivisionofChildProtectionand Permanency.
AutoOwnershipofOceanCounty
TheAutoOwnershipProgramprovidesdonated vehiclesandothervehicle-relatedassistanceto eligibleTemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamilies (TANF)recipientsforwhomtransportationisa majorbarriertotheiremployment.TheAuto OwnershipProgramacceptsdonatedvehicles, whicharerepairedandprovidedtoeligible clientswhodemonstratethepromiseof employmentorareactivelyparticipatingina workortrainingprogramthroughtheOcean CountyTANFprogram.However,theavailability ofvehiclesisnotguaranteedanddependson thenumberandconditionofdonationsreceived. Clientsmayalsoreceiveassistancewithcourt fees,licenserestoration,autoregistration,auto insurance,drivinglessons,and/orcarrepairson personalvehicles.TheOceanCountyBoardof SocialServicesmustreferallAutoOwnership Programparticipants.
FamilySupport
HumanConcernsFoodPantry
Monday–Thursday10:00AM-2:00PM.
ClosedFriday-Sunday
HumanConcernsFoodPantryisoneofthe largestinOceanCountythatdistributesfood itemsandpersonalhygieneproductstofamilies inneed.TheHumanConcernsProgramisa homelesspreventionprogramthatservesclients livinginSouthernOceanCounty.Whenfundingis available,theprogramassistsclientswithutility andhousingissuesthroughgrantsfromavariety ofsourcesincluding,butnotlimitedto;theAcme Foundation,St.Elizabeth’sMissionSociety,Ocean FirstFoundation,andtheEmergencyShelterand FoodPrograms Donationsarereceivedfrom collectionsatSt.FrancisParish,localfooddrives, andprivatedonors.MonetaryorNon-perishable donationsmaybemailedordroppedoffatSt. FrancisCommunityCenterduringregular businesshoursorvisitourwebsitetomakea donationviaPayPal.TocontactHumanConcerns pleasecall609-494-8861ext.171or172.To receiveHumanConcernsFoodPantryUpdates, text“PANTRY”to833-511-0760
SpringDinnerProject
Provides150familieswithfixingstomakean EasterDinnerincludingHam,TurkeyorFish optionsandapiefordessert.
Back-To-School
Provides150familieswithschool-agedchildren, withthebasicneedsofstartingasuccessful schoolyear.
Thanksgiving
Providesapproximately250familieswithallof thefixingsforatraditionalThanksgivingmeal.
GiftofWarmth
Thisprojectservesapproximately250Families eachyear.ThegoaloftheGiftofWarmthProject istoprovidechildrenwithaminimumoftwo wishesofwarmclothing,shoes,snowboots, blankets,hats,gloves,scarves,andwinter jackets.
Tuesdays&Thursdays|5:00PM-9:00PM
$3/Adult;$2/Child
OpenGymschedulesareavailableatthe frontdeskoftheCenter;pleasecallahead foraccurateschedule.Allparticipantsmust bringtheirownbasketballs. Participantsundertheageoften(10)must beaccompaniedbyacompanion14yearsor older.Thereislimitedsupervisionduring opengym!
Toinsurepropermaintenanceand supervisionoftheCenter,thefollowingrules willbeobserved:
Propergymattirewillbewornatalltimes inthegym.Shirtsandshoesarerequired inallareasoftheCenter. Smokingisnotpermitted.Food,drinks andchewinggumareprohibitedinthe gymarea.
TheCenterisnotresponsiblefor valuablesleftunattended
Pickleball
Monday,Wed,Thursday,Friday(until5/23)
12:00PM-3:00PM
$5SingleDayFee|$30BookofTenPasses
Pickleballisafast-growingsportthat combineselementsoftennis,badminton, andpingpong,offeringfunandfitnessfor playersofallskilllevels.Playedona badminton-sizedcourtwithoversized paddlesandalightweightball,thisexciting gameisperfectforsinglesordoubles. Whetheryou'reateen,anactivesenior,or somewhereinbetween,pickleballisa fantasticwaytostayactive,socialize,and enjoysomefriendlycompetition.
Recreation
BasicBoatingSafetyCourse-NJCertified TheNJStatePoliceCertificationCourseforBasic BoatingSafetywillconsistofatotalof8hoursof lectureandvideowithhomeworkandtest.This classwillprepareandcertifyyoutooperatea motorboatorapersonalwatercraftvesselinNJ. Certifiedoperatorsages13-15mayoperate vesselswithuptoa1hpmotor.However,ifthe vesselisover12feetlong,thenmotormaybeup to9.9hp.Certifiedoperatorsages16andolder mayoperateanymotorboatorpersonal watercraft.Workbookswillbeprovided.Must attendbothclasses.
Instructor:Capt JoeGozdieski
ClassSize:Max15;Min4
Prerequisites:Mustbe13yearsorolder
Location:PoolMulti-PurposeRoom
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tues/Thurs,Apr15&Apr17.......313101-01
Time:5:00-9:00PM Fee:$90
SessionIIa:Tues/Thurs,May13&May15..313101-02
Time:5:00-9:00PM Fee:$90
SessionIIb:Tues/Thurs,Jun17&Jun19....313101-03
Time:5:00-9:00PM Fee:$90
CardioChair
Aone-hourclasswithintervalsofcardioand toningusinglightweights.Wewillstretchinthe chairafter.It’sagreatcardiovascularworkout anditburnscalories,allwithlittletonoimpact onthejoints.Wewillworkhardandhavefunwith greatmusic.Bringasetoflightweightstoclass.
ClassSize:Max12;Min5
Location:PoolMulti-PurposeRoom
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Wed,Mar5-Apr9.......................320101-03
Time:10:00-11:00AM Fee:6Weeks$100OR$18DropIn
SessionII:Wed,Apr16-May21.................320102-03
Time:10:00-11:00AM Fee:6Weeks$100OR$18DropIn
Recreation
AllLevelYoga
Feelingstressedout?Overwhelmed?Come discoverthehealthbenefitsofyoga!Inthisclass youwilllearnbreathingexercises,variousyoga poses,balancing,stretchingandmeditation. Studentsshouldbecomfortableseatedonthe floorforshortperiodsoftime.Ifyouhaveany medicalconditionscheckwithyourphysician beforeregistering.PleasebringaYogamatto class.
Instructor:SueSeiter,200-ERYT
ClassSize:Max10;Min6
Location:PoolMulti-PurposeRoom
Schedule&Fees:
SessionIa:Wed,Mar5-Apr9....................320102-01
Time:8:00-9:00AM Fee$100
SessionIb:Wed,Mar5-Apr9.....................320101-01
Time:4:30-5:30PM Fee$100
SessionIIa:Wed,Apr16-Mar21...............320102-02 Time:8:00-9:00AM Fee$100
SessionIIb:Wed,Apr16-May21...............320101-02 Time:4:30-5:30PM Fee$100
Tot&TykeBasketballClinic
It’snevertooearlytolearnthebasicskillsof basketball.Tot&TykeBasketballhasbeen designedtointroducechildrentothegameof basketballinanon-competitiveenvironment throughrepetitionandteamworkinafunand safeenvironment.Age-appropriateequipmentis usedwhichincludesmodifiedbasketsand moderate-sizedbasketballs.
Instructor:JohnPampalone
Ages:4-6YearsOld
ClassSize:Max10;Min4
Location:Gymnasium
Schedule&Fees:
SessionI:Tu/Wed/Th,Mar11-Mar13.......321101-01
Time:5:30-6:00PM Fee:$100
SeniorServices
St.FrancisSeniorServicesDepartmentprovidesa comprehensiverangeofsupportforOcean Countyresidentsaged60andolder.Ourgoalis topromotetheindependenceanddignityof seniorsbysimplifyingaccesstoessential services.ThroughSeniorOutreachServices,we strivetopositivelyimpactthelivesofolderadults byimprovingtheiraccesstonutrition, healthcare,education,andsocialsupport.
ThereisnochargeforanySeniorServices. However,theprogramprovidestheopportunity forindividualstomakeavoluntarycontribution forservicesreceived.Alldonationsare confidential.Noonewillbedeniedservice becausetheywillnotorcannotcontribute
Weofferone-stopeligibilityscreeningsfor variousprograms,suchasPAADandLifeline utilityassistance.Additionally,outreachvisitscan bearrangedtoconducteligibilityscreeningsand assessmentsdirectlyinthehomewhenneeded.
SeniorServices
Home-DeliveredMeals
Anutritiousnoon-timemealisavailablefor homeboundseniorswhoareunabletoprepare mealsforthemselvesandlacksomeonetoassist them.Eachapplicantwillbevisitedbyan OutreachWorkerforanin-homeinterviewto assesstheireligibilityfortheprogram. Wearecurrentlyseekingvolunteerstohelp deliverMealsonWheelsasweworktorestartthis valuableservice.Ifinterested,pleasecontact LindaFalbat609-494-8861
Outreach&BenefitsCounseling
TrainedOutreachWorkersvisitseniorsintheir homestoassesstheirneedsandprovide informationaboutavailablebenefitsand services.Ifyou,afriend,oraneighborcould benefitfromthisprogram,pleasecall609-4948861,ext.108or109or732-244-9600
S.H.I.P.(StateHealthInsuranceProgram)
Trainedvolunteersandstaffassistseniorsin understandingthecoverage,payments,and benefitsofprivateinsuranceplansand Medicare.Appointmentsarerequiredandcanbe scheduledthroughtheSeniorServices Departmentbycalling609-494-8861.
CaregiverSupportProgram
TheNationalFamilyCaregiverSupportProgram (NFCSP)
EstablishedundertheOlderAmericansAct Amendmentsof2000(PublicLaw106-501),the NFCSPisdesignedbytheAdministrationon Aging(HHS)tosupportcaregivers.Available servicesinclude: Informationaboutavailableservicesfor caregivers
Assistanceinaccessingsupportiveservices
Individualcounseling,supportgroups,and decision-making/problem-solvingresources forcaregivers
SeniorServices
Educational,Recreational,&FitnessPrograms FitnessClasses
Walking Program
HealthEase
Monday-Friday 8:00-8:45AM StFrancisCommunityCenter Gym
ProjectHealthy Bones Call609-494-8861ext.109for registration
Monday&Thursday 10:00–10:45AM&11:00–11:45AM
ChairYoga
WeeklyActivities
Registrationrequired,call609494-8861ext.109
AllactivitiesareheldintheSt FrancisCenterSenior Lounge:
Canasta Monday 12:00PM-4:00PM
MahJong
Tuesday&Friday 12:00PM-4:00PM
Pinochle Wed 12:00PM-4:00PM
Bridge Thursday 12:00PM-4:00PM
St.FrancisSeniorServicesis fundedbyagrantfromthe OceanCountyOfficeofSenior ServiceswithTitleIIIOlder AmericansActof1965,as amendedthroughagrant fromtheNJDepartmentof HealthandSeniorServices; OceanCounty;Local MunicipalContributionsand St.FrancisCommunityCenter.
SpecialEvents
SuperSaturday: SuperPlunge&Family GameDayAfterparty CenterEvent
NEWDATE: SaturdayMarch15
SuperPlunge1:00PM SuperSaturday1:30PM CommunityCenterGym
Taketheplungeatthe21stAnnualSuperPlunge thisFebruaryatthe48thStreetBeachinBrant Beach!Pre-registrationisrequired:$30per person,$20forstudents.RegisterattheCenter’s FrontDesk,PoolDesk,oronline.Prizesforbest costumesandteams!
Afterward,warmupattheFamilyGameDay AfterpartyintheCommunityCenterGym(1:30–4:00PM)withmusic,food,raffles,andgamesfor allages.
ProceedstobenefitSt.FrancisCommunity Center&SouthernRegionalHighSchoolSwim Teams.
DrawingHeldon Monday,Feb 10
Dreamingofyournextgetaway?Entertheraffle forachancetowinatravelvouchervaluedat $5,000validforuseatHomeTownTravel.only 1,500ticketsareavailableonlineoratthefront desk.
FloralArrangement Workshop
Joinusforarelaxingafternoonofcreativityas wedesignstunningcoastal-inspiredfloral arrangements.Pleasebringadonationforthe localfoodpantry(non-perishableitems)and floralshears!Emailmdibella@stfrancislbi.orgfor moreinformation.
LBIJobFair
Sat April5,10:00AM-1:00 PM CommunityCenterGym
FeaturingLongBeachIslandBusinessesthatare hiringforthe2025seasonandbeyond.Opento allages,rolesrangingfromseasonaltoyearround,parttimeandfulltime.
Sat.April12 4:30-7:00PM
ThistleofKearnyreturnswithadeliciousFishFry Dinner!Enjoydinner,abeverage,anddessert, dine-inortake-out.Take-outstartsat4:30PM; dine-inseatingbeginsat5:00PM.Tickets availableonlineandattheCenterfrontdesk.
Thurs.April24 9:30AM-11:30AM SeniorLunchRoom
Thisbreakfastcelebratesallthevolunteerswho contributesomuchtoSt.FrancisParishand CommunityCenterthroughouttheyear.
SpecialEvents
Thurs April24 10:00AM-1:00PM CommunityCenterGym
FreeContinentalbreakfastandmanyfreehealth screeningsareoffered!PleasecallSenior Servicesforalistofscreenings.MadePossibleby St.FrancisCommunityCenter,LongBeachIsland HealthDepartmentandHackensackMeridian HealthSouthernOceanMedicalCenter.
Mon.May5 1:00PM LBINationalGolfCourse
Adayoffun,andfriendlycompetition,atour3rd AnnualGolfOuting!Joinusforamemorableday onthecoursewithfoursomesandexciting opportunitiestoenhanceyourgame,including mulligansandrafflesthroughouttheday.After thefinalputtdrops,joinusforadinnerreception andawardsceremony.Email mdibella@stfrancislbi.orgformoreinformation.
Sat.May31 9:30AM-3:00PM CommunityCenterGym
Joinusforanexcitingdayfeaturingover65local vendors,artists,crafters,andmakersshowcasing awidevarietyofitems,includingmany handmadeandhomemadecreations.Our talentedmerchantswillofferadiverseselection ofuniquepieces,fromartandjewelryto photography,beach-inspireddecor,artisanal foodproducts,clothing,andsomuchmore.Don’t missthechancetoparticipateinourexciting chanceauction!Interestedinbecominga vendor?Emailusatmdibella@stfrancislbi.orgfor moredetails.
JoinusforafunfilledafternoonofFashionatthe BonnetIslandEstateinManahawkin!Takepartin ourextravagantBasketAuction,smallplatefare, localfashions,50/50andmore!Ticketswillbe availabletopurchaseinMayattheFrontDesk andonline.CalltheCommunityCenterat609494-8861forinformation.
Sun August10 9:30AM-3:00PM $3Admission
TheFunkyFleaMarketReturns Thisuniqueevent combinestheCharmofagaragesaleandthe creativityofacraftfair.Withover50+Vendors sellingaVarietyofGoods,andotherfunkyfinds, bothold&new.Comejoinusanddiscoverallof thetreasuresourvendorswillbeselling!Ifyou areinterestedinbecomingavendor,please emailmdibella@stfrancislbi.org
FestivaloftheSea
WelcometotheFestivaloftheSea,abeloved communityeventthatpromisesadelightfultimefor all.Joinusaswecelebrateourcoastalculture,bring thecommunitytogether,andcreateunforgettable memories
TheFestivaloftheSeaisheldontheSt.FrancisParish &Centerparkinglot,situatedat4700LongBeach Blvd.,BrantBeach,NJ.It'sacentralandconvenient spotforalltoenjoy.
JoinusattheFestivaloftheSeaforamemorable eveningoffood,fun,andcommunityspirit Whether you 'recontributingtoourdonationdrive,indulgingin delicioustreats,orsimplyenjoyingtheatmosphere andtherides,welookforwardtocelebratingwithyou atthisyear'sevent.Makesuretomarkyourcalendars andinviteyourlovedonestojoininthefestivities!
Volunteering:ACommunityTraditionatSt.
Francis
Eachyear,over1,100volunteersgenerouslycontribute countlesshoursofservicetohelpothers.Their dedicationdrivespositivechangethroughoutour community,inspiringusallwiththeircompassion, energy,enthusiasm,andstamina. Weoffervolunteeropportunitiesinthefollowing areas:
YouthBasketballCoaches
Poster&BrochureDistribution FestivaloftheSea
18MileRun
SuperPlungeSunday
SpecialEvents HumanConcerns
Ifyou'reinterestedinvolunteering,pleasecompletea volunteerapplication Applicationsareavailable onlineatstfranciscenterlbi.orgorattheFrontDeskof theCommunityCenter.
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