DAWN Center for Independent Living

Mix it Up BINGO!!! (Virtual)
2024-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldOCgqzIvEtxtbUehrhjO7ZiCI2QOdDdK
Find the correct answer to various questions on your Bingo board. Guess correctly, and you could be the next big Bingo winner!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Spring Fling Dance (In-Person)
2024-05-31 18:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fling-dance-tickets-893912726027?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us at Christ Episcopal Church at 369 Sandshore Rd. in Budd Lake for a fun and energetic dance welcoming in the warmer weather!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

May Caregiver Recreation Activity
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:00
Spring is a wonderful time to get out into the sunshine and stretch your legs- come join us for good company and
a pleasant walk at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, located at 353 East Hanover Ave in Morristown! This public
arboretum is a place of natural beauty and learning, with nearly 2,000 specimen trees and plantings, gorgeous
formal gardens, woodlands, meadows, walking trails and a historic mansion.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdOyrrzMjH9xryuKwaJrjR-W-gAfk7Rsz
As this is an in-person event, the Zoom link accompanying your approved registration will not be needed.
All future communication concerning the event will come from Julie Ferguson via email.
If you are new to our caregiver programming, Julie Ferguson, DAWN’s Caregiver Support Coordinator, will reach out
to you to welcome you to the program, share information, and answer any questions you may have.
Please contact Julie Ferguson at (973)-668-7675 for further information.
This program is supported by Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming.
Contributions are gladly accepted. Contributions are voluntary and are not required to participate in this programming.

Yarn Crafting (In-Person)
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-night-crafting-with-yarn-tickets-893893889687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Yarncraft, also known as fiber art, is a type of art that involves making decorative items from yarn or fabric.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Self-Directed Services
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
Presenters: Patricia Brennan, Director & Jessica Licona, Assistant Director
The Office of Education on Self-Directed Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Patricia Brennan and Jessica Licona’s presentation on self-direction will share what it means to self-direct, and
aims to empower caregivers to help their loved ones make informed choices on how they receive their supports
and services. The presentation will include an overview of self-direction, the difference between self-directed
services and provider services, fiscal intermediaries, and Charting the Life Course as a planning tool. At the end
of the presentation, caregivers will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting.
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-GprT4vE9RHV_hgF31NcYDsOG3zhsbN

ELS - Home Safety Emergency Preparedness (In-Person)
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
Create a take-home contact card for local emergency resources.
Learn how to respond to different kinds of emergencies with a fun and interactive game!
Socialize & problem solve together on keeping our homes safe.
WHEN:
Check in at 5:45
Class from 6-8pm
WHERE:
66 Ford Rd. Suite 124
Denville, NJ 07834
RSVP:
Janis Rodgers
(973) 625-1940 ext. 117
jrodgers@dawncil.org

Family Fun Day and Disability Resource Fair (In-Person)
2024-05-19 12:00 - 16:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-day-and-disability-resource-fair-tickets-893902475367?aff=oddtdtcreator
Central Park of Morris County 1 Gov Chris Christie Dr. Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07950
Community Resource Fair, Disability Sensitivity Station, Wheelchair Softball Game, Reptile Show and Turtle Races, Food Truck, Live Music, Activities, Games, Prizes and More!
For more details and flyer, click here.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

The Acronym Soup of Special Needs Planning: Learn All About SNTs, SBTs, QITs & ABLE
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
Presenter: Ryann Siclari Esq., Counsel for Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
Ryann Siclari has a Master of Law specializing in Elder Law and she concentrates her practice on a wide range
of elder and disability law issues including long-term care, government benefits planning and advocacy, estate
and trust administration, and estate planning.
Ms. Siclari’s presentation will provide an overview of the critical financial planning tools for people with
disabilities to ensure ongoing eligibility for government benefits including Medicaid and Supplemental Security
Income. At the end of her presentation, caregivers will be able to ask questions.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdOupqTIuHtYLJO-VkdVnOvVI1Rr-hTtm

BINGO!!! (In-Person)
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bingo-tickets-893885484547
Join us for an evening of Bingo at the DAWN offices!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

May Caregiver Education Sessions
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:30
Housing 101
Presenter: Jerisa Maseko, Director, Planning For Adult Life, ARC of NJ
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can live in a variety of places in the community.
It’s important to determine the level of support needed by the person with IDD when exploring the housing
options available in your community. One size does not fit all, so it’s never too early to get started on
understanding the different housing options. This workshop will give an overview of the housing options
available to people with I/DD and what to keep in mind when identifying the best fit for your loved one. At the
end of the presentation, caregivers will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting.
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf-6upjMoGNMtXEyd0kE2KZaNg1F8FntF

Virtual Game of: Card Sharks
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:00
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoceCrrDwsHNcA_g7TJFP__5m0_PGKKVuE
Join us for a hilariously fun hour of using strategy and luck to win BIG!!!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Escape Room– Pirate Panic (Zoom)
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwude2vqD0sEtYkp64CHxI7iF-azwxF22YD
Thursday, January 25, 2024— Via Zoom 4pm to 5pm
You get swept out to sea on a row boat, then a pirate ship picks you up! The captain wants you to work out where a chest full of treasure is buried. You have one hour to solve the puzzle, or you’ll be forced to join the crew!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Hackettstown WinterFest (In-Person)
2024-01-20 12:00 - 16:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hackettstown-winterfest-tickets-786100276087?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, January 20, 2024 12pm-4pm—In Person (Rain Date 1/21/2024)
Bundle up for a brisk stroll through Hackettstown! The merchants of Hackettstown invite you to a fun filled day. Enjoy activities including a smore fire, sales, tastings, specials and more.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

BINGO! (Zoom)
2024-01-18 16:00 - 17:00
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-itqT0vG9ADuaAFCeSp7Cko8U7TuZ13
Thursday January 18, 2024— Via Zoom 4pm to 5pm
Join us on Zoom for a fan favorite game of BINGO!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Dinner and Marcade (In Person)
2024-01-12 18:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-and-marcade-at-rockaway-townsquare-mall-tickets-786043596557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday January 12, 2024—In person 6-9 Rockaway Townsquare Mall
Dinner at the food court from 6-7 estimated cost $20
Marcade: 7-9pm Arcade of over 100 classic arcade and pinballs! $20 – play as much as you want for 2hrs
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

NYE Karaoke (Zoom)
2023-12-28 16:00 - 17:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrde6srzsiGtOYaTBLX_m__OFtPo_Bsi8k
Join us on zoom for our second annual New Years Eve Karaoke. Dance and sing your way into the New Year with us.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

ELS: How to set goals - Setting goals for the New Year
2023-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/484366712877
This class will be hybrid – In-person in the DAWNcil Classroom and via Zoom, 6pm to 8pm
To register to attend in person: Click here or
To register to attend virtually on zoom: Click here
As the saying often goes, “New Year, New Me!” As we look forward to the next year, it is essential to reevaluate old goals and create new ones! During this ELS class, we will teach you to set effective SMART goals and create vision boards for the new year.
For more information, please reach out to Laura Dicker at ldicker@dawncil.org or (973) 625-1940 ext. 223

Name That Holiday Tune (Zoom)
2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOqprDgtH9OALEwrscQxZHT5bx_QKOEp
Join us on Zoom for a Holiday edition of Name that Tune. Marc will play a holiday song, and you have to try to guess what holiday song it is.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Caregiver Dinner Out
2023-12-13 18:30 - 20:30
Come join us for a relaxing and fun dinner out at La Cucina, located at 278 Diamond Spring Road in Denville. We will enjoy La Cucina’s tasty Italian cuisine! Each caregiver will pay her/ his own way. Space is limited so spots will be given to the first 10 caregivers who register. (After securing your spot via Zoom registration, all future communications about the dinner will be sent to you via email by Julie Ferguson.) Here’s to good company, great food, and an opportunity to unwind and connect with other caregivers!
*Please only register for the event if you truly plan to join us.*
(If more than 10 caregivers register for dinner, we will keep a waiting list and contact the next person on the list should any openings occur.)
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this event:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-6hqDgqGtG4CR8tAM-FCazcrVE9v3I2
If you are new to our caregiver programming, after registering you will be contacted by Julie Ferguson, DAWN’s Caregiver Support Coordinator, to gather demographic information prior to receiving a confirmation email containing the meeting link.
Please contact Julie Ferguson at (973)-668-7675 for further information.
This program is supported by Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming. Contributions are gladly accepted. Contributions are voluntary and are not required to participate in this programming

Open Forum for Caregivers
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:30
Facilitators:
Carmela Slivinski, Executive Director, DAWN Center for Independent Living
Julie Ferguson, Caregiver Support Coordinator, DAWN Center for Independent Living In this session we invite you to partner with us as we begin planning our caregiver sessions for the 2024 year! We want the Caregiver Support Program to meet your caregiving needs as much as possible so we welcome any input you are willing to share with us on how we can best do that. How has the Caregiver program helped you? Are there topics that are confusing to you? Are there areas where you need more information? Do you have ideas on other ways that we could help support your caregiving journey? We hope you will consider joining us for this session!
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-GhpjkiGtHyUFvguvjqMSKC_tDYwTqK

DAWN’s Holiday Gala
2023-12-09 12:00 - 15:00
DAWN is partnering with Holiday Express to bring you another wonderful holiday celebration! The Holiday Gala will be held on Saturday, December 9 from 12pm-3pm at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Randolph. Come join us for some good food, fun activities, and music and dancing! Swing by the Caregiver Support table to say hello and connect with other caregivers. We hope to see you there!
If you are new to our caregiver programming, after registering you will be contacted by Julie Ferguson, DAWN’s Caregiver Support Coordinator, to gather demographic information prior to receiving a confirmation email containing the meeting link.
Please contact Julie Ferguson at (973)-668-7675 for further information.
This program is supported by Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming. Contributions are gladly accepted. Contributions are voluntary and are not required to participate in this programming

Holiday Gala (In-Person)
2023-12-09 12:00 - 15:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2vqT0uG9Wul6yTEFumfAUZINRdrkCL
Join us at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church for our Annual Holiday Gala, for food, music, dancing, and more! Contact Marc info@dawncil.org to register today!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

December Caregiver Education Sessions
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:30
Disability Benefits 101
Presenter: Adam Kubler, NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
NJ Disability Benefits 101 is a unique website that provides tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment for individuals with disabilities and their families. There are many components to this complex site. Mr. Kubler’s presentation will take caregivers through each section so they can learn more about the resources available to help a loved one with a disability live their best life. At the end of the presentation, caregivers will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcu2hqzkjGN1mSM2Bz__09Lh29yT1Vrsf
If you are new to our caregiver programming, after registering you will be contacted by Julie Ferguson, DAWN’s Caregiver Support Coordinator, to gather demographic information prior to receiving a confirmation email containing the meeting link.
Please contact Julie Ferguson at (973)-668-7675 for further information.
This program is supported by Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming. Contributions are gladly accepted. Contributions are voluntary and are not required to participate in this programming

Facilitated Support Group
2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our facilitated support group for caregivers. This month’s session will be “open topic”. Come share your ideas and bring any questions or concerns you have to the group. This is a time for you, the caregiver, to talk with other caregivers to receive support and learn from one another.
** The Caregiver Support Group sessions are intended only for caregivers. **
Facilitated by: Carmela Slivinski, Executive Director of DAWN Center for Independent Living and Julie Ferguson, Caregiver Support Coordinator
* Please note: this session is for providing connection and support, not legal or professional recommendations.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuCprD8jH9dyQ0ux_xHYtteMp7ed058t

Card Sharks (Zoom)
2023-11-27 16:00 - 17:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcempqT0jHNfxIiZFERfcX2hqeMnY6u5v
Try your hand at answering trivia questions to earn the chance to guess higher or lower on the cards presented!
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

ELS: Money Management
2023-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
This class will be hybrid – In-person in the DAWNcil Classroom and via Zoom, 6pm to 8pm
To register to attend in person: Click here or
To register to attend virtually on zoom: Click here
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin. In this class, we are enhancing your understanding of money management.
Learn tips, tricks, and tools to assist with managing your money, such as budgeting, couponing, and much more!
For more information, please reach out to Laura Dicker at ldicker@dawncil.org or (973) 625-1940 ext. 223

Meet the Ombudsman
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:30
Presenter: Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental
Disabilities and Their Families, State of New Jersey
Paul Aronsohn will be joining us to introduce himself and share how his office supports and serves individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. He will also be sharing highlights from his most recent report, inviting feedback from caregivers, and answering questions.
Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdu2orjkoEtD5Lv37TnRw6qaTSBuStsxw
If you are new to our caregiver programming, after registering you will be contacted by Julie Ferguson, DAWN’s Caregiver Support Coordinator, to gather demographic information prior to receiving a confirmation email containing the meeting link.
Please contact Julie Ferguson at (973)-668-7675 for further information.
This program is supported by Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming. Contributions are gladly accepted. Contributions are voluntary and are not required to participate in this programming.

Game Night at DAWNcil (In-Person)
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/522951350567
Join us in the DAWNcil classroom for cards, board games, snacks and socializing.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Thanksgiving Trivia (Zoom)
2023-11-14 16:00 - 17:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2vqT0uG9Wul6yTEFumfAUZINRdrkCL
Join us on zoom to test your Thanksgiving knowledge with a game of virtual Thanksgiving Trivia
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

November Caregiver Education Sessions
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
How the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) & the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Support Employment Goals Presenters:
Toni Scott, Program Planning and Development Specialist, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Christina Gonzalez, Supervisor, Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
“The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) provides support to eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.”
“The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) promotes a person-centered planning process for individuals with IDD to explore their interests, skills, dreams and goals, including those related to employment.”
This presentation will cover who is eligible for DVRS services, the role of the DVRS vocational rehabilitation counselor, and the kinds of pre-employment transition and traditional vocational rehabilitation services DVRS provides. If DVRS services are not available or an individual is not eligible, DDD provides supported employment, career planning, and prevocational training services.
The presentation will include when it is appropriate to seek employment services through either DVRS or DDD. At the end of the presentation, caregivers will have the chance to ask questions.
Monday, November 13, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-GsrzwiGteGWMOUHL3svxKh7aV-8XId
