WANAQUE RECREATION NEWSLETTER
MAY/JUNE 2025
Hello all
It is so nice to finally have some good spring weather upon us with our spring sports in full swing.
We had a successful winter with our sports teams, congratulations to all!
Camp in the Q: REGISTER NOW on the blue sombrero website before it’s too late
Walking Club for our Borough residents has been a big success. It was started in the winter cold months to give our residents a place to get some walking exercise within a warm environment indoors inside our rec center gym. The Walking Club will continue through the end of June. After that the summer walking schedule will come out. The schedule right now is Mondays 8:45am-10:15am, Tuesdays 8:45am-11:45am, Wednesdays 8:45am-9:45am & 11am-12pm, Thursdays 8:45am-9:45am, Fridays 8:45am-10:45am. You can come anytime between those hours to get some steps in
Wanaque Basketball Camp: Tuesdays at the Rec Center starting on May 6th and ending June 24th (8 weeks). 3rd – 6th grade Co-Ed 6pm-8pm Just $75 Focus on improving/teamwork/dribbling/shooting/passing and defense. Register at wanaquebasketball.com
Youth Fishing Derby: FREE PUBLIC EVENT Organized by Lakeland Regional High School Fishing Club, Wanaque & Ringwood Recreation Departments. Ages 5-15 eligible for awards and prizes. Saturday May 10th 8:30am-11:30am at Rainbow Lake (Doty Rd & Lakeside Ave) Coffee/Drinks/Food, as well as Bait and Tackle will be available for purchase
Diamond Art Class for Kids: Ages 8-12 Saturday May 17th 10:00am-11:45am at the Rec Center Come join Instructor Bridget as she leads your child in a diamond art project. $5 per child Register your child at wanaquerec.ticketbud.com There is a 12 child max for this class
Traditional Kung Fu for Kids: Classes will be held at the Wanaque Rec Center Ages 5-12 starting Thursday May 22nd and ending June 26th (6 weeks) 4:15pm-5:15pm $40/child 15 child max for this class. Register at wanaquerec.ticketbud.com
Fitness Class Schedule: Mondays 10:30am Head to Toe / Mondays 12pm Chair Yoga/ Tuesdays 6pm Yoga with Kathleen/ Wednesdays 10am Zumba Gold/ Wednesdays 7-9pm Open Gym Basketball/ Thursdays 6pm Turn up/ Thursdays Yoga with Katie/ Thursdays 8-10pm Adult Open Pickleball
ALL of our fitness, open gym, and open pickleball are a $5 walk in
WOMEN’S WELLNESS SERIES: POUR INTO YOU FIRST
Take a moment for yourself and join us for a monthly wellness event created especially for moms and busy working women who are ready to reconnect with themselves and prioritize their well-being. This Wellness Series will be held at the Wanaque Recreation Center and will be for Borough of Wanaque residents only This on-going series offers a welcoming, supportive space to help you recharge and refocus- mentally, emotionally and physically Each event features a blend of interactive workshops and coaching style sessions focused on practical self-care strategies, mindset shifts, and personal growth. You’ll also receive guidance and tools rooted in life principles to help you achieve meaningful goals-whether in your personal life, career, or overall lifestyle This is your time to pour into yourself, discover what truly energizes you, and walk away feeling empowered, motivated and ready to give from a full cup. Come as you are-leave inspired and more connected to the best version of you
The first seminar will be held on Friday June 6th starting at 7pm Register for the first session free of charge at wanaquerec.ticketbud.com Coach Luz is a resident of Wanaque for 5 years, has her certified coaching certificate for 3 years and has been a wellness coach for almost 15 years. If you are unsure of this event, it cannot hurt to at least stop in to see what it is all about.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FOR THE KIDDIES TO DO OVER THE SUMMER? IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER FOR CAMP IN THE Q, THEN MAYBE YOU’LL CONSIDER THESE CLASSES.
USA Sport Group:
Basketball Skills and Scrimmage 7/22/25-8/19/25 5 weeks 4:15-5:00pm ages 5-7 $135
Basketball Skills and Scrimmage 7/22/25-8/19/25 5 weeks 5:10-6:00pm ages 7-9 $135
Basketball Skills and Scrimmage 7/22/25-8/19/25 5 weeks 6:10-7:00pm ages 9-11
Soccer Parent Assist 7/13/25-8/17/25 6 weeks 8:30-9:15am ages 2.5-3.5
Soccer Squirts 7/13/25-8/17/25 6 weeks 9:20-10:05am ages 3-4.5
Soccer Squirts 7/13/25-8/17/25 6 weeks 10:10-10:55am ages 4-5.5
Soccer Skills and Scrimmage 7/13/25-8/17/25 6 weeks ages 4.5-5.5
REGISTER AT USASPORTGROUP.COM OR CALL 866-345-2255
МЕМОRIAL DAY PARADE MONDAY MAY 26TH 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE) AMERICAN LEGION POST 246 & VFW POST 6765 GRAND MARSHALLS OF OUR PARADE: DENNIS DONDERO AND KAREN CISCO
There will be a ceremony at the Midvale Cemetery (corner of Conklintown Rd (Bill Van Wilpe Way) and Ringwood Ave) at 9AM.
The parade line up will begin at 9:15am in the Arrow Metal parking lot. (3rd Ave and Ringwood Ave) Haskell PARADE KICKS OFF AT 10AM SHARP.
The parade will end at Memorial Field (War Veterans PL) where there will be a ceremony and refreshments. Please come out on this day to Honor and show support to ALL our veterans, the brave men and women, who have given so much for this country.
For more information call: John Kaminski 201-248-7991 OR Robert Tennant 973-650-0838
