New Concepts for Living hosts a variety of events throughout the year that support and celebrate our residents.
Check out our upcoming events and calendar of activities below to see what NCFL and our day program and residents are up to!
Featured Events
January 17, 2025
September 29, 2024
February 28, 2025
May 2, 2025
CLICK HERE to download our list of 2025 events.
New Concepts for Living provides opportunities for our residents and Day Program participants to be a part of the community. They enjoy a wide variety of outings, trips, and activities.
See our calendar of activities and click on the image to see pictures below.
Calendar of Events
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Tilt Museum
Tilt Museum
Our Day Program participants visit the Tilt Museum, and delight in the colorful & dynamic designs that fill this modern art exhibit at the American Dream Mall. Pictures coming soon!
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants are guided by instructor, Debra Koplish, as they create beautiful art with paints and other craft materials. Pictures coming soon!
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Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet
Our amazing individuals take a trip to Bubble Planet in the American Dream Mall to enjoy an immersive experience that features multiple rooms with different bubble-themed activities. Pictures coming soon!
Lunch Outing
Lunch Outing
Our participants hit the town for some good food at one of the many local restaurants around our Achievement Center. Pictures coming soon.
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Mall Scavenger Hunt
Mall Scavenger Hunt
Our amazing individuals set out to a local mall to embark on a scavenger hunt! Scavenger hunts are not only really fun, but they are also a great way to […]
Lunch Outing
Lunch Outing
Our amazing individuals spend the afternoon out on the town enjoying lunch with their friends! Pictures coming soon!
Humdinger’s
Humdinger’s
The amazing individuals in our program visit Humdinger's in Paramus for some yummy eats and endless games for everyone to play, including batting cages, bowling, and an arcade. Pictures coming […]
2 events,
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows the individuals in our program an opportunity to practice skills for community awareness, socialization, and public navigation while enjoying fun movies. Pictures coming […]
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish. Pictures coming soon!
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Trip to the Museum
Trip to the Museum
Our Day Program participants visit a local museum to engage with art, history, and culture in dynamic and inclusive environments. Pictures coming soon!
Visit an Exotic Pet Store
Visit an Exotic Pet Store
We visit a local exotic pet shop in Lodi, where our participants have a chance to see and interact with an assortment of animals like lizards, reptiles, small animals, and […]
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
Our Day Program participants help out at Meals on Wheels in Woodcliff Lake to prepare dinners for residents in Bergen County. Pictures coming soon.
Barr Karate
Barr Karate
Soke Grandmaster Larry Barr, from Barr Karate in Hackensack, stops by the Achievement Center to help our participants sharpen their focus, self-discipline, and self-control while relieving some stress with guided […]
2 events,
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish. Pictures coming soon!
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
Our amazing individuals take a trip to Rochelle Park Public Library to enjoy an afternoon movie. Pictures coming soon!
4 events,
Dollar Store
Dollar Store
A trip to the Dollar Tree store gives the amazing individuals in our program access to household items. They love to browse and shop for their own goodies! Pictures coming […]
Lunch Outing
Lunch Outing
Our amazing individuals spend the afternoon out on the town for lunch at a local restaurant. Pictures coming soon!
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Our Day Program participants visit Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. Exhibits including sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give them a chance to get up close to animals from around […]
Humdinger’s
Humdinger’s
The amazing individuals in our program visit Humdinger's in Paramus for an afternoon of fun! Pictures coming soon!
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Mall Scavenger Hunt
Mall Scavenger Hunt
Our amazing individuals set out to a local mall to embark on a scavenger hunt! Scavenger hunts are a great way to sharpen problem-solving skills while having fun! Pictures coming […]
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
A trip to Barnes & Noble offers our individuals an opportunity to find the books, games, and movies they love! Pictures coming soon!
Lunch Outing
Lunch Outing
Our participants hit the town for some good food at one of the many local restaurants around our Achievement Center. Pictures coming soon.
Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center
Our amazing individuals visit Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. The center has 12 exhibition halls to explore. Pictures coming soon!
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Music with Cliff
Music with Cliff
Musician, Cliff Romanelli, joins our participants at the Achievement Center for some live accordion and piano music. Pictures coming soon!
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows our individuals an opportunity to develop skills for community awareness, socialization, and public navigation while enjoying a leisurely activity like reading a book […]
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with arts & crafts activities, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish. Pictures coming soon!
4 events,
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s
Our extraordinary individuals eat, play and watch sports at our local Dave & Buster's! Pictures coming soon!
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Our Day Program participants visit Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. Exhibits including sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give them a chance to get up close to animals from around […]
Barr Karate
Barr Karate
Soke Grandmaster Larry Barr, from Barr Karate in Hackensack, stops by the Achievement Center to help our participants sharpen their focus, self-discipline, and self-control while relieving some stress with guided […]
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
Volunteering is important for the amazing individuals in our program as a useful avenue for getting to know other members in our community. Our Day Program participants help out at […]
3 events,
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows our amazing individuals some time to relax while enjoying a good book or movie. Pictures coming soon!
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants are guided by instructor, Debra Koplish, as they create beautiful art with paints and other craft materials. Pictures coming soon!
Dollar Store
Dollar Store
A trip to the Dollar Tree store gives the amazing individuals in our program access to household items. They love to browse and shop for their own goodies! Pictures coming […]
6 events,
Newark Museum
Newark Museum
The Newark Museum’s 4.5 acre campus offers a range of settings to explore, wonder and create for our amazing individuals. Pictures coming soon.
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Our Day Program participants visit Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. Exhibits including sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give them a chance to get up close to animals from around […]
Lunch Outing
Lunch Outing
Our participants hit the town for some good food at one of the many local restaurants around our Achievement Center. Pictures coming soon.
Dance with Rival
Dance with Rival
Dance instructor Henry "Rival" Vijande drops by the Achievement Center to teach our Day Program participants how to dance to the rhythm of hip hop beats and music in a […]
An Evening with Marky Ramone
An Evening with Marky Ramone
What an unforgettable night with an extraordinary musician, supporting the extraordinary individuals we serve! See the pictures below.
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Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants are guided by instructor, Debra Koplish, as they create beautiful art with paints and other craft materials. Pictures coming soon!
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows the individuals in our program an opportunity to practice skills for community awareness & socialization while enjoying fun books and movies. Pictures coming […]
4 events,
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s
Our extraordinary individuals eat, play and watch sports at our local Dave & Buster's! Pictures coming soon!
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
Our Day Program participants help out at Meals on Wheels to prepare dinners for residents in Bergen County. Pictures coming soon.
Barr Karate
Barr Karate
Soke Grandmaster Larry Barr, from Barr Karate in Hackensack, stops by the Achievement Center to help our participants sharpen their focus, self-discipline, and self-control while relieving some stress with guided […]
2 events,
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
Our amazing individuals enjoy a leisurely activity like reading a book or watching a movie at the Rochelle Park Public Library. Pictures coming soon!
Dollar Store
Dollar Store
Our amazing individuals love to browse and shop for their own items at Dollar General. These outings also give them independence, allowing them to utilize their money management skills, follow […]
4 events,
Newark Museum
Newark Museum
Our Day Program participants visit the Newark Museum & Planetarium. The museum’s 4.5 acre campus offers a range of settings to explore, wonder and create. Pictures coming soon.
High Point State Park
High Point State Park
Our participants visit High Point State Park in Sussex County. The park is the highest point in the state and offers panoramic views of NJ, NY, and PA. Pictures coming […]
Day at the Movies
Day at the Movies
A trip to local movie theaters gives our participants the opportunity sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest featured flicks! Pictures coming soon!
Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center
Our amazing individuals visit Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. The center has 12 exhibition halls to explore. Pictures coming soon!
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Learning to Ride the Train
Learning to Ride the Train
Our Day Program participants take a train, with the help of our staff, to learn how to better navigate mass transit. Pictures coming soon!
Smoothie Social
Smoothie Social
A sweet and refreshing smoothie hits the spot for our Day Program participants as they gather for a smoothie social. Pictures coming soon!
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
A trip to Barnes & Noble offers our individuals an opportunity to find the books, games, and movies they love! Pictures coming soon!
3 events,
Music with Cliff
Music with Cliff
Musician, Cliff Romanelli, joins our participants at the Achievement Center for some live accordion and piano music. Pictures coming soon!
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish. Pictures coming soon!
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows our amazing individuals some time to relax while enjoying a good book or movie. Pictures coming soon!
3 events,
Barr Karate
Barr Karate
Soke Grandmaster Larry Barr, from Barr Karate in Hackensack, stops by the Achievement Center to help our participants sharpen their focus, self-discipline, and self-control while relieving some stress with guided […]
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
Volunteering is important for the amazing individuals in our program as a useful avenue for getting to know other members in our community. Our Day Program participants help out at […]
Morris Museum
Morris Museum
The Morris Museum has a range of unique offerings for our extraordinary individuals to see during their visit, including exhibitions, educational programs, live performances, and more. Pictures coming soon!
3 events,
Art at the Achievement Center
Art at the Achievement Center
Our Day Program participants are guided by instructor, Debra Koplish, as they create beautiful art with paints and other craft materials. Pictures coming soon!
Rochelle Park Library
Rochelle Park Library
A trip to the local library allows the individuals in our program to enjoy a fun books or movie. Pictures coming soon!
Waterloo Village
Waterloo Village
Our participants visit Waterloo Village, an authentic 19th century village that developed on the banks of the Morris Canal. The site is overflowing with native wildflowers and plants, and wildlife […]
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Bowling
Event Date: 22 January 2025
Meals on Wheels
Event Date: 22 January 2025
Barr Karate
Event Date: 22 January 2025
Dave & Buster’s
Event Date: 22 January 2025
Rochelle Park Library
Event Date: 23 January 2025
Dollar Store
Event Date: 23 January 2025
Day at the Movies
Event Date: 24 January 2025
Liberty Science Center
Event Date: 24 January 2025
High Point State Park
Event Date: 24 January 2025
Newark Museum
Event Date: 24 January 2025
Bowling
Event Date: 27 January 2025
Barnes & Noble
Event Date: 27 January 2025
Smoothie Social
Event Date: 27 January 2025
Learning to Ride the Train
Event Date: 27 January 2025
Music with Cliff
Event Date: 28 January 2025