Livingston residents with disabilities and their families can sign up for five fall programs through the township's Shining Stars adaptive recreation lineup.

Livingston Recreation and Senior Services is offering adaptive soccer, arts and crafts, social skills classes and a free inclusive dance experience called Door Step Dance, according to the township website. The programs serve children as young as 4, teens and adults. Sessions begin as early as Thursday, Sept. 17, and run through late October.

The program is funded in part by an Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant from the Division of Disability Services within the New Jersey Department of Human Services, according to a program flyer posted by the township.

Soccer at Monmouth Court

Adaptive soccer runs Saturday mornings at Monmouth Court from Sept. 19 through Oct. 24. Three leagues are available:

  • Jr. League (ages 4–9): 9:15–10:15 a.m., $85
  • Teen League (ages 10–17): 10:15–11:15 a.m., $85
  • Adult League (ages 18 and up): 10:15–11:15 a.m., $85

Arts, social skills and dance

An arts and crafts session for children ages 4–9 meets Saturdays at Monmouth Court from Sept. 19 through Oct. 24, 10:30–11:15 a.m. The fee is $85.

Two social skills classes meet at the Livingston Senior/Community Center at 204 Hillside Ave.:

  • Ages 8–12: Thursdays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 29, 6–6:45 p.m., $85
  • Ages 13–17: Tuesdays, Sept. 22 through Oct. 27, 6–6:45 p.m., $85

Door Step Dance, an inclusive dance experience for children ages 4–8, meets Fridays at the Senior/Community Center from Sept. 18 through Oct. 23, 4–4:45 p.m. That program is free.

How to register

Pre-registration is required for all Shining Stars programs. Families can register online through Community Pass or in person at the Recreation Office, 204 Hillside Ave., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jennifer Quirk can answer questions at 973-535-7925, ext. 7209, or [email protected].

Upcoming community dates

  • Sept. 17: Social skills class (ages 8–12) begins, Senior/Community Center
  • Sept. 18: Door Step Dance begins, Senior/Community Center
  • Sept. 19: Adaptive soccer and arts and crafts begin, Monmouth Court
  • Sept. 22: Social skills class (ages 13–17) begins, Senior/Community Center