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Join Shred Love in the fight against Breast Cancer!
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, we will be participating in Tubbs Romp to Stomp snowshoe series at Mountain Creek. Its a 3k snowshoe walk, so no worries of falling on a snowboard or skis! Romp participants ride the cabriolet to the top of the mountain, where they’ll strap on snowshoes to stomp their way to a world without breast cancer. There are FREE demo snowshoes for participants, so there’s no need to run out and buy your own. It will be our first time ever taking part in this event, so why not come out and try something new with us. Its for a good cause and fun!
Registration is now open! Join our team – Shred Love
Take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $27 for adults and $17 for lil rompers (kids ages 6-12 years old accompanied by a registered adult). Lil bitty rompers (kids ages 0-5 years old accompanied by a registered adult) are free. Can’t make the date, register as a virtual snowshoer for $27.
Event Details
Tubbs Romp to Stomp at Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ
Saturday, January 21, 2012
9-10:15 am – Registration & Check-in Opens at the Appalachian Lodge (all walk participants must be checked in by 10:10am)
10:15 am – Lil Romper Dash
10:30 am – 3k or 5k Snowshoe Walk Starts at the top of Cabriolet lift
12pm - Awards, Sweepstakes, & Closing Ceremony (snowshoe demos returned)
1pm – Event ends
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Check out what’s going on in Hudson County, New Jersey!
The following events are a part of Assemblyman Charles Mainor’s Safe Neighborhood Project:
Shoot Hoops Not Guns – 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
November 20, 2011 at NJCU
Registration is now open, email teammainor@gmail.com for more information.
In collaboration with Kids 4 Kids, Team Mainor is hosting a clothing drive to benefit needy youth in Kenya and those affected by Hurricane Irene in Paterson, New Jersey. Gently used clothing can be donated at Asm. Mainor’s office, located at 485-7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City, NJ.
Hudson Partnership CMO
The following events are a part of CMO’s Enrichment Program. Registration is required for all of the workshops. Please contact Steven Campos at 201-537-1429 to register.
- “I Need You, You Need Me”: Support Group for parents of children with special needs. October 21st from 11:00am-1:00pm. Provided by the Hudson County Family Support Organization ( 895 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, NJ)
-Are you stressed out? Need someone to talk to? Need a place to vent?
-Do you have questions about mental health and your child?
-Come and get support and get informed
- Community Service Event. Food Drive Organized by Dvine Konektion, CDC- 611-56th Street, West New York on October 15th from 10:00am-3:00pm( Separate prep night October 12 from 5:00-7:00pm)
- Volunteers will assist with handing out hot meals, groceries and baby supplies
- Hudson Partnership will mail certificates of attendance for teens that would like to submit them for community service hours
- Ben and Jerry’s “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream” Field Trip! October 18th from 6:00-8:00pm. Hosted by Hoboken’s TRUE mentors program. ( Providing Hoboken students 7-17 with caring and responsible mentors)
-Limited space for this outing so call and register soon! First come first serve.
- Free Yoga Classes at Symposia Book Store 510 Washington St. in Hoboken Oct 11th and 18th at 7:00pm
-Symposia is now opening its doors to a totally new environment for yoga practice: small classes, taught in a supportive, non-competitive manner, with lots of individual attention.
-Pre registration is required. Please call 201 805 1739
- Fishing with Friends and Family in Bayonne. Mentors and Parents are invited to bring out their kids that love fishing or are curious about trying it for the first time. October 22 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
-light snacks, beverages and worms provided
-Bring your own fishing pole. Call in advance if you need a pole
- Seminarios en dos partes paras familias que hablan español, con niños recién llegados a este país. Una terapista licenciada va hablar sobre los problemas culturales, sociales y psicológicos que pueden afrontar. October 24 5:00-6:00pm ( St. Josephs Church 6401 Palisade Ave. Lower Community Room)
-Licensed clinician will speak to parents about the cultural, social and psychological challenges a child encounters when coming to a new country.
- Mind and Body Workout Workshop. Speaking to Teens about Child Abuse and its effects on children and a families, Followed by Physical Fitness Challenge. October 27th 6:30-8:00pm at Woodcliff Community Church after school youth program 7605 Palisade Ave, North Bergen NJ
-Teens will learn about the different forms of child abuse and what happens to a family involved with D.Y.F.S. ( Division of Youth and Family Services)
-Physical Fitness Trainer will time test the ability of teens to complete Fitness Challenge.
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We received over 150 Seirus face masks from SkiDuck. SkiDuck is a grassroots nonprofit organization, dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children by sharing the joys of skiing and snowboarding. Like Shred Love, SkiDuck is entirely volunteer-based, using all of their donations to support their ski and snowboard programs. This donation came right on time, because all of our older face masks had seen better days, lol! The face masks came in different styles: bandanas, masques, clavas, combodanas, and wind pro and all different colors. There’s a face mask to suit everyone.
Thanks again to SkiDuck, Clint of SkiDuck, and Seirus for the generous donation!
Be sure to check out their site, Facebook, and Twitter!
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The lake at Camp Linwood
On Sunday, August 21, I was invited to YMCA Camp Linwood Macdonald by Newark YMWCA’s CEO, Michael Bright. Michael felt Camp Linwood Macdonald would be perfect for our group since it offered outdoor activities in our off season. Located in Sandyston, New Jersey, Camp Linwood offers environmental education, team building games, and other activities, such as archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, and a zipline that crosses a lake. Yes a zipline! Needless to say, it didn’t take much convincing that Camp Linwood was worth a visit.
When we arrived, we were given a tour around the campsite. As a snowboarder, I’m used to seeing snow covered hills and slopes, so this was definitely a switch. There were wild flowers, dragon flies, turtles (snappers!), a stocked lake, a pond with tadpoles, frogs, and more turtles, a rock climbing wall, lodging for overnight campers, the list goes on!
Because of a looming storm, we quickly had lunch so that everyone could get a turn on the zipline. On the first day of our snowboard season, we focus on courage and how it relates to snowboarding and everyday life. This day was no different. Some needed coaching to make it up the ladder, while others needed it to “jump off” and zip across the lake. But I think everyone would agree that the experience proved just how courageous we all are and how fun ziplining truly is! As Tyson would put it, “you get to zoom through the air!”.
 My second go on the zipline!
After our zipline adventure, Armani Rae, Savion, and Tyson climbed the rock wall, while Jerrie and I took a hike around the camp site.
Savion was proud that he was able to conquer his fear of heights, similar to our rider Edward, and climb to the top of the wall. By the middle of the day, we were all convinced this would be a great experience for Shred Love’s participants. And if you need anymore convincing, just ask Jerrie and Armani Rae about the fire pit and the yummy smores!
We’re having a day trip to Camp Linwood on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The trip will include zipline, rock wall climbing, low rope team building activities, and smores by the fire pit. This event is open to all, however if you are only sending your kid, s/he must be at least 8 years old. For more information, please send us an email at info@shredlove.org.
To view more pictures, click here.
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Its our birthday!! Its our birthday, get busy!!
Today, June 27 marks our second birthday. To date, we’ve served 65 youth from New Jersey and New York, empowering them through snowboarding. Special thanks to all of our supporters, volunteers, participants and their parents for helping us reach this milestone! Who knew turning 2 would be so fun! LOL!
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Click here to read our interview on Action Sports Now!
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Our founder, Elizabeth “Liz” Royster was recently featured in the May issue of Fitness Magazine. Fitness Magazine is women’s fitness magazine that focuses on health, beauty, skin care, and success stories to motivate readers to become strong in mind, body, and spirit. The best part of Fitness magazine is that it empowers women to embrace fitness as a lifestyle, not a size and become healthy, not skinny.
We would like to thank the writer Anna Davis for the opportunity, as well as photographer Amy Postle, Marianne of The Hidden Valley Club of Vernon, NJ for letting us have the photo shoot on their slopes, and all of the participants and their parents for coming out on that bitter cold morning.
Read the article in its entirety here: Pay Fitness Forward
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On Saturday, April 9th at 12 p.m., Shred Love is offering a lunch and learn session on Life Insurance, compliments of Prudential. The event will take place at Soul Flavors, 354 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ. Seating is limited, so if you are interested, please RSVP by emailing info@shredlove.org.
Hope to see you there!
Liz
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Edward and Armani Rae were recently featured in the Jersey Journal for being positive teens in Jersey City. Check out the article here!
Congratulations to you both for second year participants in Shred Love, as well as being exemplary teens! Thank you Dr. Barbara Milton for the beautifully written article.
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Sunday, 2/27 officially marked the end of our snowboarding season. To say it has been great, is an understatement! Over a total of 6 days (7 days if you count our photo shoot at The Hidden Valley Club), we visited 3 different mountains, served 40 students, and made a bunch of life long memories.
I would like to thank everyone for making this a huge success! With everyone’s dedication, we were able to make such a great impact on the youth’s life, as well as our own. The experience as a whole was great for both the participants and the volunteers. As we worked with the students on linking turns, safely loading and unloading the chairlift, we were able to gain a greater insight into how patience and consistency plays a role into developing solid relationships. I know that sounds like common sense, but with the fast pace of life, we sometimes forget the value in making people a priority.
It was also great reconnecting with our friends at Windham Mountain, as well as making new friends at The Hidden Valley Club, Mountain Creek and Anchor House. In addition, with the tremendous support of the instructors at the mountains, Snowboard Addiction and Aratik USA, our group was able to take their riding to the next level. More students ventured on to the chairlift, to the top of the mountain, and in racing (snowboard cross).
Therefore, it is my pleasure to present to you our graduating class!
Congratulations Jackie!
Congratulations Armani Rae!
Congratulations Alexis!
Congratulations Taralyn!
Congratulations Elijah!
Congratulations Tyson!
Congratulations Jordan!
Congratulations Jordan!
Congratulations Savion!
Congratulations Cornelius!
Congratulations Khaliq!
Congratulations Masai!
Congratulations Brandon!
Congratulations Makhii aka 50!
Congratulations Isaiah!
Congratulations Edward!
Congratulations Julius!
Congratulations Darius!
Not pictured – Nathaniel, Isaac, Marcel, Xavier, and Malik. Congratulations!
And to the world’s best volunteers, thank you!
Thank you Shanelle!
Thank you Sarah!
Thank you Jerrie!
Congratulations Geneva!
Thank you Ming!
Thank you Mel!
Not pictured – Rhosheema and Rob, thanks for your support!
I’m so looking forward to what next season has in store, but in the meantime, be sure to check back, as there is more to come. 
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