Theresa Jones received a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a Master of Education Degree in Dance Education from Rutgers University. She has had extensive training in Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, African, and Latin styles. Theresa completed her dance training at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Read More …
Hello Connection Members and Staff! Hot days are finally here! The transition from Spring temperatures to these upcoming hot humid days can be tough. A major thing to note is that with the transition of seasons you will need to be flexible about when you work out. Read More …
Thanks to all of the families that came out to meet Camp Directors, learn about The Connection’s 2018 Summer Camps, and ask questions! While we are fortunate to spend a significant amount of quality time with your children, we value the unique insights and perspectives we get whenever we meet with families! Read More …
Campers of all ages meet at The Connection each summer for a chance to make new and exciting memories year after year. They get to reconnect, enjoy the warm summer weather, and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Read More …
$25 will help cover a 1:1 swim lesson for a child with special needs $50 will cover a season of ESL classes for a mother who desperately wants to assist her children with their homework $100 will buy groceries for Pathways Cooks to provide a week of meals for a family whose mother is Read More …
I got involved in the Connection when my first son was 3. He did swim lessons, then summer camp and then my second and third sons all enjoy classes and camp there also. Julie Lanzone is the person who asked me if I would like to get involved. We are good friends and share a similar point of view that we should help those in need. Read More …
Today, on Volunteer Appreciation day, we would like to introduce you to a few of our volunteers! 300 community members volunteer their time and talents at The Connection each year. These individuals are the driving force of our programs and the heart of our community. We thank them for their dedication, their enthusiasm, and for choosing to make a difference at The Connection. Read More …
I retired 5 1/2 years ago and am fortunate to be able to live the same lifestyle I did when working. My beloved father died from Stage 4 Melanoma and my husband has had three different cancers. Since I enjoy cooking and baking, I decided a good way to “give back” would be to volunteer. Read More …
I first got involved after attending Winterfest a year or two. I was asked to help organize the fabulous party, perhaps around 2004. I had signed Katie up for a dance class here by then and had noticed the bustling environment as I waited for her preschool age class to finish. I worked on it for several years because it was such a great experience, mostly because of the interesting, hardworking volunteers and employees I met. Read More …
Susan came to The Connection in 2016 after looking for volunteer opportunities to teach. The Connection’s ESL programs came up in her search, and she followed the link to an experience she hadn’t considered before. She was invited to observe a few classes and within 2 weeks, was enthusiastically leading with a group of students. Read More …