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Cooking Group at the YMCA
August 16, 2022: New Concepts for Living day program participants spent the morning at Cooking Group at the YMCA. Groups of our individuals attend a weekly session at the YMCA for cooking lessons. It gives them a chance to be a part of their community and learn new...
Crayola Experience Caper
August 3, 2022: Day Program participants traveled to the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA. The Crayola Experience is bigger than an NFL football field and there was much to do! The ladies visited the Activity Studio and made colorful crafts. They experienced the...
New Staff
Julie Murray July 18, 2022: New Concepts for Living welcomes new staff. Julianne Murray was recently hired as our Day Program Assistant Manager. Ms. Murray has a degree in Recreation Therapy from Kean University. She began her career as a special education teacher but...
Beach Day
July 16, 2022: Some of our residents recently enjoyed a beach day in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. A trip to the beach is always peaceful. It helps you de-stress, get some Vitamin D, exercise, meditate and unplug . New Concepts for Living places a major focus on...
How Individuals With IDD Can Live Long, Fulfilling Lives
IDD is an acronym that stands for “intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Individuals with IDD face many challenges in their lives, and usually need help in order to perform normal functions of life. Some common disabilities included within IDD are: Down...
Summer Picnic
July 16, 2022: New Concepts for Living held their Annual Summer Picnic. The picnic took place at the Rochelle Park American Legion - Post 170. Family, friends and staff joined our group of extraordinary individuals for a great day of food and fun! There was music,...
Turtle Back Zoo Adventure
July 9, 2022: New Concepts for Living residents went on a Turtle Back Zoo Adventure. Turtle Back Zoo is located in West Orange, NJ. A trip to the zoo provides stress relief, helps educate visitors about habitat conservation and promote bonding opportunities....
New Concepts for Living’s Green Thumbs
July 7, 2022: New Concepts for Living's ladies have green thumbs! Day program participants recently planted a garden. The ladies learned money management. They prepared a budget. They took a trip to the local garden center. Pots, soil, and seeds were purchased. The...
Ice Cream Social
July 1, 2022: Day program participants had an ice cream social when they walked to their local Dairy Queen. They ordered scoop sand cones of their favorite ice cream with sprinkles. The ladies sat on benches while eating their ice cream and socializing. It was great...
Fishing for Fun!
June 15, 2022: New Concepts for Living residents recently enjoyed fishing for fun. Men from our community residences went to Frank D. Zaccaria Memorial Park in Woodland Park, NJ. The group was excited to cast their lines. Fish were biting. Many caught bluegills!...
