DAWN Center for Independent Living

Special Event- DAWN’s Annual Picnic
2024-09-14 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
Special Event- DAWN’s Annual Picnic ***
When: Saturday, September 14, 2023 from 12pm-4pm
Where: Vasa Park, 93 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake NJ
It’s time for DAWN’s Annual Picnic: music, delicious food and fun games for the whole family! We will be setting up a “Caregivers’ Corner” next to the pavilion and hope you’ll stop by to say hello and spend a few minutes connecting with other caregivers! Please contact Marc Molde for additional information and registration at info@dawncil.org

DAWNcil Annual Picnic (In Person)
2024-09-14 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday, September 14, 2024 12-4 pm
Registration through Marc is required Join us for great food, various games and plenty of laughs! Vasa Park, 2 Vasa Rd. Budd Lake, NJ 07828.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Mobile Unit - Habitat for Humanity
2024-09-12 10:30 - 14:30
Thursday, September 12, 2024
31 Belvidere Avenue, Washington NJ
10:30am-2:30pm
Are you or a loved one living with a disability?
Would you like to know what resources are out there to help?
Have you been looking to improve your skillsets to gain a fulfilling career?

Mobile Unit - Phillipsburg Library
2024-09-09 11:00 - 15:00
Monday, September 9, 2024
200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg NJ
11:00am-3:00pm
Are you or a loved one living with a disability?
Would you like to know what resources are out there to help?
Have you been looking to improve your skillsets to gain a fulfilling career?

Mobile Unit - Vernon United Methodist Church
2024-09-06 10:00 - 12:30
Friday, September 6, 2024
303 NJ-94, Vernon Township NJ
10:00am-12:30pm
Are you or a loved one living with a disability?
Would you like to know what resources are out there to help?
Have you been looking to improve your skillsets to gain a fulfilling career?

JEOPARDY (Virtual)
2024-09-05 16:00 - 17:00
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscu-hrDwiE9GHPC_2rvVdfOCGdnyVJiz_
Thursday, September 5, 2024 4-5 pm
Test your knowledge against the other contestants. Will you be the next Jeopardy champion ???
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Mobile Unit - Hopatcong Community Center
2024-09-05 10:00 - 14:00
Thursday, September 5, 2024
47 Hopatchung Road, Hopatcong NJ
10:00am-2:00pm
Are you or a loved one living with a disability?
Would you like to know what resources are out there to help?
Have you been looking to improve your skillsets to gain a fulfilling career?

Mobile Unit - Sparta Community Food Pantry
2024-09-04 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
99 Demarest Road, Sparta NJ
10:00am-2:00pm
Are you or a loved one living with a disability?
Would you like to know what resources are out there to help?
Have you been looking to improve your skillsets to gain a fulfilling career?

Take a Stroll Around Horseshoe Lake (In-Person)
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-a-stroll-around-horseshoe-lake-tickets-958047645297
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Horseshoe Lake, take in some fresh air and have fun with friends. Bring snacks and something to drink. We will meet in front of the recreation building.

DAWNcil Bowl-A-Thon (In-Person)
2024-08-23 18:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dawncil-bowl-a-thon-tickets-948102428887
Make it a Lucky Strike Night with your friends at DAWNcil. Join us at Rockaway Lanes at 365 Rt 46 in Rockaway. $20 covers 3 games & bowling shoes, if needed

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN NJ)
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:30
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN NJ)
Presenter: Jason Miller, Director of Social Services, PLAN NJ
“Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey, Inc. helps families of people with disabilities answer the question, ‘Who will care for my loved one once I am gone?’”
In this session, Jason Miller will address future planning issues such as independent living supports, estate planning, and legal and financial protections. Topics include how to implement a future life plan for people with disabilities; guardianship and alternatives to guardianship; Special Needs Trusts; and ABLE accounts. Mr. Miller will also share how PLAN NJ can assist families with their future planning needs. Handouts will be provided to families to highlight the topics of the session, and caregivers will be able to ask questions at the end of the session.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO6vrDsoH9RLV5WUCFgzg8YwtKJyaEGN

August Caregiver Recreation Activity: Dinner Out
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:30
Come join us for a relaxing and fun dinner out at Black River Barn, located at 1178 Route 10 West in Randolph, NJ. We’ll enjoy the Barn’s American cuisine while dining outside on their patio. Space is limited so spots will be given to the first 10 caregivers who register. Each caregiver will pay her/his own way. Here’s to good company, tasty 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.)
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this dinner:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufuCpqzMoH928JmhU9XeSk29NyeYKeIRK
As this is an in-person event, the Zoom link accompanying your approved registration will not be needed. All future communication concerning the dinner 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 (862)-753-7424 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.

ELS - Summer Harvest– No cook cooking
2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-harvest-no-cook-cooking-tickets-895485921497?aff=oddtdtcreator
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

August Caregiver Education Sessions
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30
A brief note: We record our educational sessions whenever given permission to do so. However, please be advised that this is not always possible so we encourage you to attend the sessions “live” if you are able to do so. Being there in real time also gives you the opportunity to ask our experienced and knowledgeable presenters any questions you may have. And when you join us live, you help support the grant that enables us to bring you this caregiver programing!
Challenges with Medicaid
Presenter: Kristine Marietti Byrnes, Esq.
Chief Attorney, Health Care Access Project & Chief Counsel, Health Care
Legal Services of New Jersey
Encountering challenges with Medicaid, and the possibility of a loved one losing his or her benefits, can be a very nerve-wracking and overwhelming experience. In this webinar, learn about the process to appeal a denial or termination of Medicaid services delivered through a Managed Care Organization. Once her presentation is finished, Ms. Byrnes will answer caregiver questions.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOGhpjwrEtKZwpqAIV13VnCh9ZLr_MSF

Dinner Out: Longhorn Steakhouse (In-House)
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-out-longhorn-steakhouse-tickets-948041316097
Join us for a scrumptious dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse at 50 International Dr. in Flanders, NJ 07836

Birthday Bash Bingo!!! (Virtual)
2024-08-08 16:00 - 17:00
https://dawncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlc-qsqD8oGdKMDqvBqADgxlSRCf2EuOsC
Come Celebrate some staff birthdays!
See if you can figure out whose birthday is when ????

ELS - Voting Rights, Accessibility, and Registration
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voting-rights-accessibility-and-voter-registration-tickets-895481678807?aff=oddtdtcreator
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

Train Ride and Dinner (In-Person)
2024-06-27 17:30 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/train-ride-to-dinner-tickets-916643474307
Travel with us by train from Denville to Madison Train Station, then walk across the street to Romanelli’s for some good Italian cuisine.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Garden State Comic Fest (In-Person)
2024-06-22 12:00 - 14:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-state-comic-fest-tickets-916601408487
Comic Fest will be held at Mennen Sports Arena, 161 East Hanover Ave. Morristown, 07960. Discounted tickets available, so order your tickets today! Tickets are limited.
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

ELS - Home Safety Emergency Preparedness
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-safety-and-emergency-preparedness-tickets-895475149277?aff=oddtdtcreator
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

ELS - Summer Fun– Planning safe social outings
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-fun-planning-safe-social-outings-tickets-895478168307?aff=oddtdtcreator
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

Dinner Out: Black River Barn (In-Person)
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-out-black-river-barn-tickets-916595270127
Join us for a fantastic dinner by the bay at the Black River Barn 1178 Rt. 10W Randolph
For more information or questions please contact: Marc Molde at info@dawncil.org

Mix it Up BINGO!!! (Virtual)
2024-06-06 16:00 - 17:00
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
