ACTIVITIES GUIDESummer 2025
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-the-art 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.
JoinOurTeam!
Joinourteamandmakeadifference!AtSt.FrancisCommunity Center,wearepassionateaboutcreatingasupportiveandinclusive environmentforourcommunity.Whetheryou'reaneducator, counselor,oradministrator,everyrolecontributestoourmissionof enrichinglivesandbuildingastrongercommunity.
Forcurrentjobopenings,pleasevisit:stfranciscenterlbi.org/careers
SpringBusinessHours
Monday&Friday:9:00AM-6:00PMTuesday/Wed/Thursday: 9:00AM-9:00PM Saturday:9:00AM-1:00PM|Sunday:CLOSED
June20th,2025-Juneteenth July4,2025-IndependenceDay September1,2025-LaborDay
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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Exciting Summer Adventures Await!
Dear Community Center Members & Friends,
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow longer, we at St. Francis Community Center are thrilled to present you with our Summer Activities Guide! We've been working hard to plan diverse and engaging programs designed to make your summer unforgettable
Inside this guide, you'll discover a wide array of services, activities, programs and events catering to all ages and interests. From summer Sharks Swim Team, swim lessons for all ages, new chair yoga classes, funky flea market & much more. We've carefully planned each event to provide opportunities for fun, learning, and connection
We believe that summer is a time for exploration and growth, and we're committed to offering experiences that enrich your life and create lasting memories Whether you're looking to try something new, deepen your existing skills, or simply enjoy the company of others, you'll find something to spark your interest here at the community center.
Your participation is what makes our community center vibrant and successful We encourage you to review the guide and sign up for the programs and activities that resonate with you.
It's been an incredible eight months as Executive Director, and I've been so touched by the passion our community has for our center We're working hard to make things even better, with a new website, deeper community ties, and very soon, online program registration! We understand in-person sign-ups are in-convenient and challenging for many of you
We look forward to seeing you this summer and sharing in the joy of these wonderful experiences.
Warmly,
Kevin Walsh Executive Director, St Francis Community Center
SummerSessionRegistration: WednesdayJune11,2025
SavetheDate:Registrationfor2025SummerAquaticand RecreationClasseswillbeheldon Wednesday,June11that9AM.
RegistrationInformation
Refundswillbegivenformedicalreasonsonly Refundsmustberequestedinwritingduringthesessioninwhich youhaveenrolledandmustcomewithaphysician’sstatement Nocredits,refundsormake-upclasseswillbeissued/permitted forclassesmissedduetopersonalreasons A75%refundwillbe issuedwithamedicalnote Pleasetakeintoconsiderationallvacations,holidays,religious observances,andotherpersonalactivitiespriortoregisteringfora class
Cancellations
Wereservetherighttocancelanyclassoractivitydueto insufficientenrollment Classesoractivitiesmayalsobecanceled becauseofhazardousweatherconditions.
CommunityCenterClosings
ForthemostcurrentinformationpleasechecktheCenter’s Facebookpage:StFrancisCommunityCenter.Closinginformation isalsoavailableonouransweringmachine;609-494-8861andon thefollowingwebsite:njstormwatch.com.
OnlineregistrationiscomingsoontoStFrancis.Makesure you’rethefirsttoknowwhenitlaunches,andbethefirstto knowaboutallupcomingevents,programs,and communityupdatesatSt FrancisCommunityCenterby signingupforouremails!
MondaytoFriday:6:30AM-6:00PM Saturday&Sunday:8:00AM-5:00PM
Thepoolmaycloseforspecialevents Datesandtimes willbepostedatthepoolreceptiondesk.Localschools usethepoolstartinginNovember.Pleasecheckthe monthlyscheduleforavailability.
AQUATICS
SwimLessons
Parentsareonlyallowedonthepooldeckduringthefirst andlastswimlesson Childrenmustmeettheage requirementonthedaythesessionstarts.Eachparticipant willundergoaperformanceevaluationintheirfirstclass Ineligibleparticipantsmaybetransferredtoanotherlevel, subjecttoavailabilityanda$5transferfee.
PrivateSwimLessons
Privateswimlessonsofferone-on-oneinstructionforadults andchildren.Whetheryou’relearningbasicaquaticsafety, refiningswimmingskills,orstartingfresh,ourinstructorscan help.AppointmentsmustbemadethroughtheAquatic CenterReceptionDesk(ext.187).Lessonsmustbepaidin full,inadvance,norefunds SundayAvailabilityOnly|$40 perhalf-hour
AQUATICS
WATERTOTS
10months–36months|Max20;Min6|IndoorPool
$45
Thisclassisdesignedforparentsandchildrentoenjoythewater togetherwhilebuildingthechild'sconfidenceandcomfortinan aquaticenvironment Nopriorswimlessonsoraquatic experiencearerequired.Boththeadultandchildwillparticipate inthewatertogether.
TUESDAYS&THURSDAYS 12:00-12:30PM
SessionI: July8-July17 (411101-01)
SessionII: July22-July31 (411101-02)
SessionIII:Aug.5-Aug.14 (411101-03)
LITTLEDIPPERS $137
4YearsOld|Max12;Min6|OutdoorSmallPool
Thisbeginner-levelswimclassintroducesyoungswimmersto essentialwaterskillsinafunandsupportiveenvironment. Childrenwillfocusonfrontandbackfloats,doggypaddle,and gettingtheirfaceinthewater.
Prerequisites:Shouldbecomfortableinthewater
MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:15AM-11:45AM 2:10-2:40PM
July7-July18 411104-01 411104-05
July21-Aug 1 411104-02 411104-06
Aug.4-Aug.15 411104-03 411104-07
LITTLEPADDLERS1
5yearsOld+|Max12;Min6|SmallOutdoorPool
$137
Thisclassisdesignedtoteachthebeginnerwhohasmastered theelementsofswimming.Thefrontcrawlandelementary backstrokewillalsobeintroducedforthiscourse Prerequisites:Comfortablegoingunderwater,Frontandback floatfor10secondsindependently
MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:40AM-11:10AM 1:35PM-2:05PM
SessionI: July7-July18 411105-01 411105-05
SessionII:July21-Aug 1 411105-02 411105-06 SessionIII:Aug.4-Aug.15 411105-03 411105-07
LITTLEPADDLERS2 $137
5yearsOld+|Max12;Min6|SmallOutdoorPool|
Thisclassisforbeginnerswhoarewater-orientedandhavebasic swimmingskills.Itintroducesthefrontcrawlandelementary backstroke
Prerequisites:Comfortablegoingunderwater,Frontandback floatfor10secondsindependently,Abletorolloverforabreath independently,Independentlyswimsimplefreestylewithfacein thewaterforaquarterlengthofthepool
MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:05AM-10:35AM 1:00-1:30PM
SessionI: July7-July18 411110-01 411110-05
SessionII:July21-Aug 1 411110-02 411110-06
SessionIII:Aug.4-Aug.15 411110-03 411110-07
AQUATICS
LITTLESHARKS $147
8yearsOld|Max12;Min6|SmallOutdoorPool
Thisclassfocusesonbasicsurvivalswimming,enhancing beginnerskills,andbuildingstaminaandcoordination It introducestheelementarybackstrokeandbreaststrokewhile improvingthefrontcrawl
Prerequisites: Forhalfthelengthofthepool:Kickontheirback withkickboard,Swimsimplefreestylewithsidebreaths,Swim simplebackstroke,Streamlinekickontheirback
MONDAY-FRIDAY;9:00AM-9:45AM
SessionI: July7-July18 (411106-01)
SessionII: July21-Aug.1 (411106-02)
SessionIII:Aug 4-Aug 15 (411106-03)
COMPETITIVESWIMFISH
8YearsOld|Max15;Min6|LargeOutdoorPool
$147
ForAdvancedSwimmersThisdevelopmentalprogram emphasizesstroketechnique,starts,andturns.Participantsmust alreadyknowfrontandbackcrawl,elementarybackstroke, breaststroke,andsidestroke.Swimmerswillswimlapstobuild strengthandendurance
Prerequisites:Forthefulllengthofthepool:Swimsimplefreestyle andsidebreaths,Swimsimplebackstroke,Dolphinkick,Simple breaststrokekick
MONDAY-FRIDAY;9:00AM-9:45AM
SessionI: July7-July18 (426102-01)
SessionII:July21-Aug.1 (426102-02)
SessionIII:Aug 4-Aug 15 (426102-03)
AQUATICS
YOUTHSWIMTEAM $210
5-16YearsOld|Max/session25|OutdoorLargePool Thisswimteamprogramfocusesonenduranceandspeed training,strokedevelopment,andracingtechniques.Swimmers ofalllevelsareencouragedtoparticipateandwillbeplacedin practicegroupsbasedonskilllevel. Prerequisites:Mustbeabletoswimatleast25yardsof backstroke,breaststroke,andfreestylewithoutassistance.
Note:Someawaymeetsareinthebay Practicesareinthe outdoorpool.Coachesmayadjustpracticegroupsbasedonskill levelandteamsize
MONDAY-FRIDAY (JUNE23-AUGUST16)
AGES5-8: 3:00PM-3:45PM (411109-01) (max.25)
AGES7-13: 4:00PM-4:45PM (411109-02)(max 25)
AGES12-16: 5:00PM-5:45PM (408101-01)(max.25)
MANDATORYSWIMTEAMPARENTSMEETING:
WEDNESDAY,JUNE11 AT5:00PM TH
Oneparentorrepresentativeforeachswimteamfamily MUSTATTENDinorderforyourchildtoparticipate Themeeting willtakeplaceinthegym(enterthroughthemainentranceof TheCenter) SwimteamneedsALLparentstovolunteeratleast onemeetasajudge,scorekeeper,ribbondistributor.Ifthereare anyissuespleasecontact: CoachCherryatcoachecherry@gmail.com
SwimTeamRegistration: June4,2025|4:00PM-6:00PM MandatoryMeeting:June11,2025|5:00PM
AQUATICS
AQUAZUMBAAEROBICS
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool|
Thismusic-filledgroupclasstakesplaceinchest-deepwater, helpingtoreducejointinflammation Thehydrostaticpressure providesasoothingmassageforthehips,back,andknees Participantsworkwithweightsandnoodlestoimprove cardiovascularconditioning,flexibility,musclestrength,and rangeofmotion
Instructor:SusanSellarole
Mon.,Wed.&Fri,.:
8:00AM-8:45AM 9:00-9:45PM
SessionI: June16-July18 (425102-01) (425101-01)
SessionII:July21-Aug 15 (425102-02) (425101-02)
ARTHRITISAQUATICEXERCISE
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool
Thislow-impactclasscombinesAquaZumbaroutineswith walkingandstretchingwarmups.Exercisestargetcorestrength, balance,andjointmobility,helpingtodecreasepainand stiffness.Nophysician’sconsentformisrequired.
Instructor:SusanSellarole
MON.,WED.&FRI,.: 10:00AM-10:45AM
SessionI: June16-July18 (425105-01)
SessionII:July21-Aug 15 (425105-02)
AQUATICAEROBICS
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool
$74
Thisclasscombinesaerobicexercises,endurancetraining,core strengthening,andbalanceimprovementinbothchest-deep anddeepwater Opentoswimmersandnon-swimmersalike WaterWeightsRequired.
Instructor:JeanetteGiordano
Tues.&Thurs.:8:00AM-8:45AM
SessionI: June17-July17 (425103-01) SessionII:July22-Aug.14 (425103-02)
DEEPWATERAEROBICS
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool
$74
Thisclasstakesplaceindeepwatertoincreasestaminawhile eliminatingstressonalljoints Itisacardiovascularworkout designedtostrengthenmusclesandincreaserangeofmotion Swimmersandnon-swimmersarewelcome Mustbringyourownfloatbelt&Waterweights.
Instructor:JeanetteGiordano
TUES.,&THURS.,: 9:00AM-9:45AM
SessionI: June17-July17 (425100-01)
SessionII:July22-Aug.14 (425100-02)
SHALLOWWATERAEROBICS
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool
Stayactiveandmanagearthritiswithourlow-impactwater exerciseprogram!Ledbytrainedinstructors,thesegentle exercisesreducepainandstiffnesswhileimprovingmobility, strength,andendurance allwithoutstressingyourjoints.No physicianconsentrequired
Instructor:JeanetteGiordano
TUES.,&THURS.,: 10:00AM-10:45AM
SessionI: June17-July17 (426105-01)
SessionII:July22-Aug 14 (426105-02)
AQUABOOTCAMP
Max15;Min4|IndoorPool
Thishigh-intensityworkoutincludescardiointervals,waterPilates withnoodles,andwaterweighttraining Theclassconcludeswith acool-downandstretchingsegment.It’sachallengingyetjointfriendlyworkoutthatimprovescardiovascularfitness,muscle strength,andflexibility.
Instructor:LisaFantau
Tuesday &Thursday:11:00AM-12:00PM
SessionI: June17-July17 (425103-03)
SessionII:July22-Aug 14 (425103-04)
Ourbrochureisnowmoreaccessiblethanever—easily view,download,andexploreallourprogramsrighton ourwebsite!Visitwww.StFrancisCenterLBI.orgtocheck itouttoday.
OpenGymPolicy&Rules
T/W/TH|6/14-8/30|5:30PM-8:30PM
$3/Adult;$2/Child
NOOPENGYMJUNE30-JULY4
OpenGymschedulesareavailableatthefrontdeskofthe Center;pleasecallaheadforaccurateschedule.All participantsmustbringtheirownbasketballs Participantsundertheageoften(10)mustbe accompaniedbyacompanion14yearsorolder Thereis limitedsupervisionduringopengym! Toinsurepropermaintenanceandsupervisionofthe Center,thefollowingruleswillbeobserved: Propergymattirewillbewornatalltimesinthegym ShirtsandshoesarerequiredinallareasoftheCenter. Smokingisnotpermitted Food,drinksandchewing gumareprohibitedinthegymarea. TheCenterisnotresponsibleforvaluablesleft unattended
RECREATION
TOT&TYKEBASKETBALLCLINIC
Max12;Min5|GYM|
It’snevertooearlytolearnthebasicskillsofbasketball,Dribbling, shootingandpassingwillbetaught.Modifiedbasketswillbeused forparticipants’success
Instructor:DickManzo&JohnPampalone
MONDAY-THURSDAY
SessionI- Tots(Age:4-5): July7-10|9:30AM-10:30AM(407102-06)
SessionII-Tykes(Age:6-7:July7-10|11:00AM-12:00PM(407102-07)
BASKETBALLCLINICS
7-16Yearsold|Max25;Min 10|GYM
$132
BoysandGirlsarewelcometoattendourannualclinic Thisisa completeprogramstressingfundamentalsofallaspectsofthe gamewithastrongfocusonshootingandballhandling Learnto improveyourgamethecorrectway.
Instructor:DickManzo&JohnPampalone
MONDAY-THURSDAY
SessionIA:Ages:7-10|July14-17|9:30AM-12:00PM (407102-01)
SessionIB:Ages:11-16|July14-17|1:00PM-3:30PM (407102-02)
SessionIIA:Ages:7-10|Aug4-7 |9:30AM-12:00PM(407102-03)
SessionIIB:Ages:11-16|Aug4-7 |1:30PM-3:30PM(407102-04)
SHOOTINGCLINICS
7-16Yearsold|Max25;Min 10|GYM
$132
Boysandgirlsarewelcomeatourannualclinic acomplete programfocusedonallfundamentals,withanemphasison shootingandballhandling.Camperswillreceivedirect instruction,feedback,videoanalysistoassessshootingform,and hundredsofshootingrepsdaily.They’llalsolearndrills,games, andcompetitionstopracticeathome
Instructor:DickManzo&JohnPampalone
MONDAY-THURSDAY
SessionI:July28-July31|5-8|9:30AM-12:00PM (407102-05)
ULTIMATERECGAMES
7-15Yearsold|Max25;Min.8|GYM
$132
Playallyourfavoritegamesduringonefunweek!Allthegames youloveplayingduringtheyearwillnowbeofferedduringthis excitingweekofcamp!Classicslikekickball,dodgeball,volleyball, capturetheflagandfoursquarealongwithnewgameslike bounceballwillbeoffered Ifyouarelookingforaweekofallyour favoritegymclassgamesthiscampisforyou.
Instructor:DickManzo&JohnPampalone
MONDAY-THURSDAY
SessionI: July7-July10|1:00PM-3:30PM (407103-01)
SessionII:July28-July31||1:00PM-3:30PM(407103-03)
RECREATION
ALLLEVELYOGA $100
Max10;Min6|PoolMulti-PurposeRoom|$18Drop-in Feelingstressedout?Overwhelmed?Comediscoverthehealth benefitsofyoga!Inthisclassyouwilllearnbreathingexercises, variousyogaposes,balancing,stretchingandmeditation Studentsshouldbecomfortableseatedonthefloorforshort periodsoftime Ifyouhaveanymedicalconditionscheckwith yourphysicianbeforeregistering.PleasebringaYogamatto class *NOCLASSonJuly2*
Instructor:SueSeiter,200-ERYT
WEDNESDAYS5:00-9:00PM
SessionI: July9-Aug.13|8:00AM-9:00AM (406100-01)
SessionIA:July9-Aug 13|5:00PM-6:00PM(406100-02)
SessionII:Aug20-Sep.24|8:00AM-9:00AM (431000-01)
SessionIIA:Aug20-Sep 24|5:00PM-6:00PM(431000-02)
TAICHI $84
18Yearsold+|AquaticCenterMultipurposeRoom|$18Drop-in TaiChihasevolvedintoagracefulformofexercisethatisnow usedforstressreductionandavarietyofotherhealthconditions Oftendescribedas“meditationinmotion,”TaiChipromotes serenitythroughgentle,flowingmovements
Instructor:MaureenBenesch
THURSDAYS:8:15AM-9:15AM
SessionI: July10-Aug.14 (430000-01) SessionII:Aug 21-Sep 25 (430000-02)
RECREATION
NON-FICTIONWRITING
$18Drop-In
$100
Discovertheworldofnon-fictionwriting whethertoinspire, inform,persuade,orforpersonalfulfillment Thiscourseexplores variousgenresandteachesthewritingprocess:brainstorming, choosingatopic,buildinganargument,researching,and polishingafinaldraft.Tryyourhandatarticles,travelpieces, naturewriting,concertcoverage,poetry,journaling,orpersonal essays.Throughsamples,exercises,andfriendlyfeedback,you’ll shapeyourideasintopolishedpiecesandgainthetoolsfornonfictionsuccess.
Instructor:FranPelham
JULY8-AUGUST12|TUESDAY:12:00PM-1:00PM(419101-01)
Memoirisanarrativeartwrittenthroughhindsightandofour ongoinginnerlife.Itexploresasenseofpastandpresent.Learn howtowriteapersonalessayormemoirforfamily,friends,or publication.Wewillgeneratematerialbyguidedwriting exercises Examplesandexcerptswillbediscussedtoinspireour ownwriting.Discoverinsightsandgeneratewritingmaterialby wayoftheme,recall,details Discussthestagesofmemoirand receivefeedbackinarelaxed,friendlyatmosphere.
Instructor:FranPelham
JULY10-AUGUST14|THURSDAY:12:00PM-1:00PM (419101-02)
TheNJStatePoliceBasicBoatingSafetyCertificationCourse includes8hoursoflecture,video,homework,andatest It preparesandcertifiesyoutooperateamotorboatorpersonal watercraftinNJ Certifiedoperatorsages13–15mayusevessels upto1hp(orupto9.9hpifover12feetlong).Those16+may operateanymotorboatorpersonalwatercraft Workbooks provided.Attendanceatbothclassesisrequired.
Instructor:Capt JoeGozdieski|Prerequisites:Mustbeage13+
TUESDAY&THURSDAY 5:00-9:00PM
SessionI:July15&17 (Mustattendbothnights). (406202-01)
SessionII:Aug 12&14(Mustattendbothnights) (426106-02)
CHILDREN’SSERVICES
St FrancisCommunityCenteroffersaGROWNJKIDS4-star ratedPreschoolProgramforchildrenaged13monthsto5 years Ourprogramprovidesanurturingandengaging environmentthatfostersself-esteem,encourages creativity,anddevelopsessentialreadinessskills,helping childrenconfidentlytransitiontoelementaryschool.There isa$75yearlyregistrationfeeforallprograms.Thereare norefunds WedoofferaSiblingDiscountof5%offtuition ofChildrenService’sprograms Forallpreschoolinformationandavailabilityplease contactKatieOpauskiat609-494-8861ext.114orat kopauski@stfrancislbiorg ForinformationonCHS SubsidizedVoucherslotsonlypleasecontactKarenAcker atext 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
COUNSELINGSERVICES
St FrancisCounselingServiceprovidesindividuals,couplesand familieswithaffordable,professionalpsychotherapyservices addressingawiderangeofissues Servicesareavailabletoall regardlessofrace,sex,age,disability,incomeorreligious affiliations Master-leveltherapistsprovideallprofessional counselingservices.
Sessionareofferedbothvirtuallyandin-person,dependingon preference.Call(609)494-1554tocompleteanintake.
Monday&Friday,9:00AMto5:00PM
TuesdaythroughThursday,9:00AMto9:00PM
HotlineInformation:24-hourConfidentialSexualViolenceHotline: 609-494-1090
AvailableTherapyOfferings GeneralMentalHealthServices
Individual,Couples,andFamilyTherapyforresidentsofsouthern OceanCountyfromLanokaHarbortoLittleEggHarboronasliding scalerate Pleasecall609-494-1554formoreinformationorto completeanintake.
SurvivorsofSexualAbuse,SexualAssaultandOther ViolentCrimes
Individualtherapyandsupportforsurvivorsofsexualabuse, assault,andotherviolentcrimesandtheirfamilymemberswhoare residentsofOceanCounty.Thereisnofeeforthisprogram.Please call609-494-1554formoreinformationortocompleteanintake
PerinatalMoodandAnxietyDisorder
Individualandgroupoptionsavailableforparentswithchildren undertheage3and/orindividualsexperiencingmiscarriage, stillbirthorinfertility.Call609-494-1554formoreinformationorto completeanintake
AvailableGroupTherapyOfferings
JourneyThroughGrief
Thisprogramisdesignedtohelpindividualsovertheageof18to workthroughthenormalstagesofgriefwitheducationandgroup supportThereisnofeeforthisprogram Pleasecall609-494-1554to register.Groupsoccuronarollingbasisandregistrationisrequired.
ParentingAFTER
Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovidesupportandeducationfor parentsofchildrenwhohavebeensexuallyabused.Theprogram allowsparentstogetsupportfortheirchildrenandthemselvesina confidentialspace.Thereisnofeeforthisprogram.Pleasecall609494-1554toregister Groupsoccuronarollingbasisandregistration isrequired.
SurvivingtoThriving
Thisprogramisdesignedtoconnectsurvivorsofsexualabuseand assaulttoasupportive.Theprogramisforallsurvivors,ages18and up,regardlessofhowrecentlytheabuseorassaultoccurred There isnofeeforthisprogram.Pleasecall609-494-1554toregister. Groupsoccuronarollingbasisandregistrationisrequired
COUNSELINGSERVICES
AdvocacyandPrevention
ConfidentialSexualViolenceAdvocateProgram
St FrancisCounselingServiceSexualAbuseandAssault Programtrainsvolunteerstoassistwiththe24-hourhotlineand hospital/policestationaccompaniments Aftertrainingwithour SexualViolenceAdvocateCoordinator,volunteeradvocateswill beoncalltoprovidecrisisintervention,educationand resourcestosurvivorsofsexualabuseandassault.Call609494-1554formoreinformation
CommunityEducationforPrevention
OurSexualAbuseandAssaultProgramCoordinatorsprovide freecommunitytrainingstoschools,youthorganizationsand othercommunityprograms Call609-494-1554toschedulea training.
SelfHelpAnonymousGroups
AlcoholicsAnonymous
AlcoholicsAnonymousisafellowshipofmenandwomenwho sharetheirexperience,strengthandhopetomaintain continuoussobrietythrougha12stepprogramofrecovery,and tohelpotheralcoholicstoachievesobriety Forinformationon areameetingsandlocations,call609-494-8861or609-6418855
AAHOTLINE609-494-5130
Al-Anon
Al-Anonisafellowshipoffamilymembersandfriendsof alcohol/drugabusers,whosharetheirexperience,strengthand hopewithoneanother Thursday,7:00-7:30PM(Beginners);7:30-8:30PM(Open Meetings)
InterfaithHealth&SupportServices
Wehavejoinedwithotherareachurchesandorganizationsto helprespondtotheneedsofourcommunitybybecominga partoftheInterfaithHealthandSupportServicesofSouthern OceanCounty Weareinneedofmorevolunteerstohelpvisit peoplewithspecialneeds,driveindividualsformedical treatment,shopforahomeboundperson,callalonelyperson, assistavisuallyimpairedperson,orrelieveaprimarycaregiver Ifyoucanhelpinanyoftheseareas,pleasecalltheInterfaith Health&SupportServicesofficeat609-978-3839.
TheRISEProgram/AdultLiteracyShort-TermBasic SkillsProgram
TheRISEProgram/AdultLiteracyShort-TermBasicSkills
Programprovideseducationandcareerservicesto vulnerablepopulationsreceivingpublicassistance, unemployedorunderemployed,andout-of-schoolyouthto bridgethegapinskillswithgoalstoentertheworkforce and/ortrainingprogramsandincreaseliteracyskills. Programincludes:
HighSchoolEquivalencyAttainment
EnglishasaSecondLanguage
BasicSkillsRemediation
DigitalLiteracy
WorkReadiness/EmployabilitySkills
CredentialOpportunities
Volunteering/CommunityWorkExperience
GatewaytoSuccessProgram
TheGatewaytoSuccess/WorkFirstNJProgramprovides careerservicestovulnerablepopulationsreceivingpublic assistance,withtheskillsnecessaryforself-sufficiency Programincludes:
DigitalLiteracyTraining
WorkReadiness/EmployabilitySkills
Life/SoftSkillsTraining
Over20CredentialOpportunities
Volunteering/CommunityWorkExperience
JobTrainingOpportunities
CareerExploration,Coaching&Mentoring OvercomingBarriers
Resume&CoverLetterWriting
JobSearch&InterviewingSkills
CaseManagement
IndividualizedCareerPlansandPortfolios
TheSeniorEmploymentAssistanceProgram(SEA) SEAisavailabletoOceanCountyresidents,aged55&up, whohaveexperiencedfinancialhardshipduetotheCOVID19pandemic,or,thosewhoarelookingtoenhancetheirskill setandreturntotheworkforce Throughtailoredsupport, skilldevelopment,andpersonalizedcareerguidance,we strivetoredefinethenarrativearoundsenioremployment, fosteringacommunitythatvaluesthewealthofexpertise ourseniorsbringtotheworkforce Servicesinclude,butarenotlimitedtoassistancewith soft/hardskills,on-the-jobtraining/workexperience, resumebuilding,interviewingskills,technology&career training,linkagestocommunityresources,overcoming barriers,andcounselingservices Foradditionalinformation call732-281-8653.
Allparticipantsmustbeverifiedforeligibilitythrough theOceanCountyCareerCenterandSt.Francis. Programsarefundedthroughgrantsprovidedbythe OceanCountyDepartmentofHumanServices&the OceanCountyBoardofCommissioners.
FAMILYSUPPORT
Monday-Friday9:00AM-4:00PM 609-494-8861ext.197
TheFamilySupportDepartmentprovidesawiderangeof grant-fundedservicesforfamiliesandindividualsthrough SouthernOceanCounty Servicesarefundedthroughgrants fromtheNJDepartmentofHumanServicesandtheNJ DepartmentofChildrenandFamilies
ParentinginRecovery
TheParentinginRecoveryprogramusesthesameCurriculumas theParentingProgramandfocusesonsupportingfamilieswith substanceabusehistories Parentsexploretheeffectsof substanceabuseonthemselvesandtheirfamilieswhilelearning effectiveparentingskillsthatstrengthenfamilyrelationships The ParentinginRecoveryprogramisa12-weekpsychoeducational group
ParentingWorkshopsandGroups
TheParentingProgramisa12-weekpsychoeducationalgroup designedtomeetthespecificneedsofparticipatingparents ParentingGroupsandWorkshopsareinteractiveandtargeted towardsparentswhoare18yearsandolder Theprogramutilizes filmsandgroupdiscussionstoencompassmultipleaspectsof childdevelopment,disciplinetechniques,self-esteem,andcoparenting.ThisprogramisprovidedatsitesthroughoutOcean County
ViolencePrevention:AngerManagementProgram
TheAngerManagementprogramisa12-weekpsychotherapeutic group Groupsfocusonsupportingparticipantstolearnhowto managetheirangerandthelifestressorsthatcauseunhealthy expressionsofanger Participantslearntoidentifytriggers, explorethetypesofanger,patternsofsubstanceabuse,and enhancehealthycopingskills AngerManagementgroupsare offeredtoOceanCountyresidents.Theprogramcostis$120.
In-HomeServices
ParentsasTeachers(TIPIIProgram)
Agrant-fundedvoluntaryin-homeparentingprogram.Parents asTeachersisanationallyAccreditedprogramthatprovides infantandchilddevelopmentaleducationandreferralservicesto SouthernOceanCountyresidentswhoarepregnantorhave childrenundertheageof3years.
MaintainingtheIntegrityofSpanish-SpeakingFamilies(MISSF)
TheMISSFprogramisanin-homeprogramthatprovides accessibleandcomprehensiveSpanishin-homeparentingskills training,in-hometherapy,andcasemanagementservices This programsupportspermanencywithchildrenandfamiliesby avertingout-of-homechildplacements Familiesmustbe referredbytheOceanCountyDivisionofChildProtectionand Permanency
FAMILYSUPPORT
AutoOwnershipofOceanCounty
TheAutoOwnershipProgramprovidesdonatedvehiclesand othervehicle-relatedassistancetoeligibleTemporaryAssistance forNeedyFamilies(TANF)recipientsforwhomtransportationisa majorbarriertotheiremployment TheAutoOwnershipProgram acceptsdonatedvehicles,whicharerepairedandprovidedto eligibleclientswhodemonstratethepromiseofemploymentor areactivelyparticipatinginaworkortrainingprogramthrough theOceanCountyTANFprogram However,theavailabilityof vehiclesisnotguaranteedanddependsonthenumberand conditionofdonationsreceived Clientsmayalsoreceive assistancewithcourtfees,licenserestoration,autoregistration, autoinsurance,drivinglessons,and/orcarrepairsonpersonal vehicles.TheOceanCountyBoardofSocialServicesmustreferall AutoOwnershipProgramparticipants
HumanConcernsFoodPantry
Monday–Thursday10:00AM-2:00PM.
ClosedFriday-Sunday
HumanConcernsFoodPantryisoneofthelargestinOcean Countythatdistributesfooditemsandpersonalhygiene productstofamiliesinneed.TheHumanConcernsProgramisa homelesspreventionprogramthatservesclientslivingin SouthernOceanCounty.Whenfundingisavailable,theprogram assistsclientswithutilityandhousingissuesthroughgrantsfrom avarietyofsourcesincluding,butnotlimitedto;theAcme Foundation,St Elizabeth’sMissionSociety,OceanFirstFoundation, andtheEmergencyShelterandFoodPrograms.Donationsare receivedfromcollectionsatSt FrancisParish,localfooddrives, andprivatedonors.MonetaryorNon-perishabledonationsmay bemailedordroppedoffatSt FrancisCommunityCenterduring regularbusinesshoursorvisitourwebsitetomakeadonationvia PayPal.TocontactHumanConcernspleasecall609-494-8861 ext 171or172 ToreceiveHumanConcernsFoodPantryUpdates, text“PANTRY”to833-511-0760
SpringDinnerProject
Provides150familieswithfixingstomakeanEasterDinner includingHam,TurkeyorFishoptionsandapiefordessert.
Back-To-School
Provides150familieswithschool-agedchildren,withthebasic needsofstartingasuccessfulschoolyear
Thanksgiving
Providesapproximately250familieswithallofthefixingsfora traditionalThanksgivingmeal.
GiftofWarmth
Thisprojectservesapproximately250Familieseachyear The goaloftheGiftofWarmthProjectistoprovidechildrenwitha minimumoftwowishesofwarmclothing,shoes,snowboots, blankets,hats,gloves,scarves,andwinterjackets
SENIORSERVICES
St FrancisSeniorServicesDepartmentprovidesacomprehensive rangeofsupportforOceanCountyresidentsaged60andolder. Ourgoalistopromotetheindependenceanddignityofseniors bysimplifyingaccesstoessentialservices.ThroughSenior OutreachServices,westrivetopositivelyimpactthelivesofolder adultsbyimprovingtheiraccesstonutrition,healthcare, education,andsocialsupport
ThereisnochargeforanySeniorServices However,theprogram providestheopportunityforindividualstomakeavoluntary contributionforservicesreceived Alldonationsareconfidential Noonewillbedeniedservicebecausetheywillnotorcannot contribute
Weofferone-stopeligibilityscreeningsforvariousprograms, suchasPAADandLifelineutilityassistance.Additionally,outreach visitscanbearrangedtoconducteligibilityscreeningsand assessmentsdirectlyinthehomewhenneeded.
IfYouLivein
LongBeachIsland,Little EggHarbor,Tuckerton, Eagleswood,Stafford Township,Barnegator Waretown
Lacey,OceanGate,Pine Beach,SouthTomsRiver, BeachwoodorBerkeley
Home-DeliveredMeals
PleaseCall
St.FrancisCommunityCenter LBICCInc.SeniorServices 4700LongBeachBlvd LongBeachTownship,NJ08008 609-494-8861
BerkeleySatelliteOffice LBICC,Inc.SeniorServices Pinewald-KeswickRoad,Bayville,NJ 08721 732-244-9600
Anutritiousnoon-timemealisavailableforhomeboundseniors whoareunabletopreparemealsforthemselvesandlack someonetoassistthem Eachapplicantwillbevisitedbyan OutreachWorkerforanin-homeinterviewtoassesstheir eligibilityfortheprogram
WearecurrentlyseekingvolunteerstohelpdeliverMealson Wheelsasweworktorestartthisvaluableservice Ifinterested, pleasecontactLindaFalbat609-494-8861.
Outreach&BenefitsCounseling
TrainedOutreachWorkersvisitseniorsintheirhomestoassess theirneedsandprovideinformationaboutavailablebenefitsand services Ifyou,afriend,oraneighborcouldbenefitfromthis program,pleasecall609-494-8861,ext.108or109or732-2449600
SENIORSERVICES
S.H.I.P.(StateHealthInsuranceProgram)
Trainedvolunteersandstaffassistseniorsinunderstandingthe coverage,payments,andbenefitsofprivateinsuranceplansand Medicare Appointmentsarerequiredandcanbescheduled throughtheSeniorServicesDepartmentbycalling609-494-8861.
CaregiverSupportProgram
TheNationalFamilyCaregiverSupportProgram(NFCSP) EstablishedundertheOlderAmericansActAmendmentsof2000 (PublicLaw106-501),theNFCSPisdesignedbytheAdministration onAging(HHS)tosupportcaregivers.Availableservicesinclude:
Informationaboutavailableservicesforcaregivers Assistanceinaccessingsupportiveservices
Individualcounseling,supportgroups,anddecisionmaking/problem-solvingresourcesforcaregivers
PropertyTaxReliefforSeniorsandSocialSecurityDisability Recipients
Wearepleasedtointroducethenew2024StateofNewJersey ApplicationforPropertyTaxReliefforSeniorsandSocialSecurity DisabilityRecipients.Forthefirsttime,NewJerseyresidentscan applyforthreemajorpropertytaxreliefprogramsonasingle application-FormPAS-1.Thiseasy-to-useformisavailablefor seniorsaswellashomeownersandmobilehomeownerswhoare disabled.Youcanapplyfortheseprograms:PropertyTax Reimbursement(SeniorFreeze);AffordableNewJersey CommunitiesforHomeownersandRenters(ANCHOR);andStay NJ Thisone-stopapplicationcanbeusedbyresident homeowners,mobilehomeownersandrentersage65andoverandthosewhoarereceivingfederalSocialSecurityDisability benefits.ItreplacesthepreviousSeniorFreezeforms(PTR-1and PTR-2)andANCHORapplications Youwillnolongerberequired tofileseparateapplicationstoreceivebenefitsfromtheseState programs TheStatewilldeterminewhichprogramsyouare eligibleforandcalculatethebenefitsyouareentitledtoreceive. IfyoupreviouslyreceivedbenefitsfromSeniorFreeze,ANCHORorboth-therearenotablechangestothisyear'sapplication.For SeniorFreeze,thetotalannualincomelimitsare:•For2023$163,050orless,and•For2024-$168,268orless.NEEDHELPfiling orhavequestions?ContactLindaFalb,DirectorofSeniorServices St.FrancisCommunityCenter,609-494-8861ext.111.
SENIORSERVICES
Educational,Recreational,&FitnessPrograms FitnessClasses
Walking Program HealthEase
Monday-Friday 8:00-8:45AM StFrancisCommunityCenter Gym
ProjectHealthy Bones Call609-494-8861ext.109for registration
WeeklyActivities
AllactivitiesareheldintheSt.FrancisCenterSenior Lounge:
Canasta Monday 12:00PM-4:00PM
MahJong
Tuesday&Friday 12:00PM-4:00PM
Pinochle Wed 12:00PM-4:00PM
BridgeAndMah Jong Thursday 12:00PM-4:00PM
St FrancisSeniorServicesis fundedbyagrantfromthe OceanCountyOfficeof SeniorServiceswithTitleIII OlderAmericansActof1965, asamendedthroughagrant fromtheNJDepartmentof HealthandSeniorServices; OceanCounty;Local MunicipalContributionsand St.FrancisCommunity Center
SPECIALEVENTS
TicketPrice:$65
YoucanpurchaseyourticketsonlineorattheFrontDeskstarting May1st.Joinusforanafternoonofeleganceandstyleatthe stunningBonnetIslandEstateinManahawkin Enjoyadelightfulfashionshowfeaturinglocaldesigns,indulgein aluxuriousmerchandisebasketauction,savorsmallplate offerings,andtakepartintheexcitementofa50/50raffle.Plus, you'llhaveachancetowinane-bike! Formoreinformation,contactusat609-494-8861.
TheFunkyFleaMarketReturns.Thisuniqueeventcombines theCharmofagaragesaleandthecreativityofacraft fair.Withover50+VendorssellingaVarietyofGoods,and otherfunkyfinds,bothold&new.Comejoinusand discoverallofthetreasuresourvendorswillbeselling!If youareinterestedinbecomingavendor,pleaseemail vendors@stfrancislbiorg
Theultimatesummercelebrationishere!Ourbeloved communityeventreturns,biggerandbetterthanever.It'sthe perfectdestinationforfamilies,friends,andvisitorsthisholiday weekend JoinusattheSt FrancisCommunityCenterparking lot(4700LongBeachBlvd,BrantBeach,NJ)forfivedaysof thrillingrides,excitinggames,deliciousfood,andnon-stopfun! Don'tmissourProgressive50/50drawingonSaturday,July5th, alongwithnightlyrafflesthroughouttheweek
Pre-saleridebraceletsareavailableatadiscountuntilJune 30th,afterwhichfull-pricebraceletscanbepurchaseddaily duringtheFestival
CAR2025RAFFLE
ONLY 4,000 BOOKS AVAILABLE FiveChancestowinineachbook.Tickets soldinbookletsonly.Bookscost$100
Bearer is entitled to win all five vehicles Each book may carry more than one name Joint ownership is possible at the discretion of the bearer. The drawing of all five vehicles will be Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St Francis Community Center Gymnasium Winner need not be present No substitution of prize or cash in lieu of prize. Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish
AUGUST3,2025|3:00PM
atSt FrancisofAssisiParishChurchinBrantBeach Formoreinfo,pleasevisit:wwwStFrancisParishLBIorg
SAVETHEDATE:
TheSpaghettiDinner&CarRaffleDrawing-Sep 27,2025
BlessingoftheAnimals-Oct.4,2025
WinterCraftShow-November22/23,2025
TheAnnualBeefSteakDinner-December5,2025
Volunteers
Volunteering:ACommunityTraditionatSt.Francis
Eachyear,over1,100volunteersgenerouslycontributecountless hoursofservicetohelpothers.Theirdedicationdrivespositive changethroughoutourcommunity,inspiringusallwiththeir compassion,energy,enthusiasm,andstamina. Weoffervolunteeropportunitiesinthefollowingareas: YouthBasketballCoaches
Poster&BrochureDistribution FestivaloftheSea 18MileRun
SuperPlungeSunday
SpecialEvents
HumanConcerns
Ifyou'reinterestedinvolunteering,pleasecompleteavolunteer application.Applicationsareavailableonlineat stfranciscenterlbiorgorattheFrontDeskoftheCommunity Center.
AND AND AND 12 K 12 K 12 K GET INVOLVED, REGISTER, OR BECOME A SPONSOR: OCT. 12 OCT. 12 2025 2025
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Ifattempttoreachparent/guardianis unsuccessful,thefollowingpersonwillbe contacted
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MedicalConditions:
Incaseofemergency,permissionisneededtotake necessarymeasuresfortreatment
Irealizethataccidentinsuranceisnotprovidedfor participantsintheCenter’sprograms.Igivepermissionfor mychild,and/ormyself,tobetreatedinanemergency situation.
I,and/ormychild,agreetoabidebyallrulesofSt. FrancisCommunityCenterorwillbesubjecttoforfeitureof membershipprivileges.
I,and/ormychild,understandthatpoolmembership cardsmustbepresentedateachvisit.Ifmembershipcards arenotpresented,IunderstandthatIwillbechargeda$10 non-refundableguestfee.
Iunderstandthata75%refundwillbeissuedformedical reasonsonlyandaphysician’sstatementmustaccompany therequest.
Iunderstandthatmembershipsandclassesarenontransferable.
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