From our team to your family, we at Advancing Opportunities would like to take the time to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy Chanukkah. Staff have been working and playing hard to make this a festive time of year for the individuals in our community respite and residential programs.
Adults’ and Parents’ Night Out, Northwest New Jersey
Our children, teens, and adults gathered to dance and socialize at the annual ANO/PNO Family Holiday Party, to which family members were invited. DJ Marie provided the music to get everyone up and dancing. Each family brought an entree for the pot-luck dinner.
With DJ Marie providing the music, individuals of all ages were enjoying the opportunity to dance.
Our individuals and their families socialized and danced at the ANO/PNO Family Holiday Party.
Jessica invited Sarah to dance, bringing smiles to the faces of both
Our CEO, Jack Mudge (left), joined in the dancing.
The day after the Family Holiday Party, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, teens and young adults got together to create their own gingerbread houses, with a variety of colorful—and tasty—materials.
Devany and Marisa take time to reflect on their imaginative creations.
Eric shows the gingerbread house he created with pride.
Weekend Recreation, Northeast New Jersey
Holiday- and seasonal-themed events are popular with our Weekend Recreation participants year round. The Christmas holiday this year was certainly no exception! The Little Falls Civic Center kindly provided the space, while donations provided for a delicious buffet. Activities included dancing to the music of DJ Johnathan, a festive lunch, and a fashion show to show off that colorful holiday attire!
Spirited holiday music from our DJ got everyone up and dancing!
…and more and more people joined in the dancing!
Wearing their holiday or Sunday best, contestants line up for the fashion show.
A hearty meal is the perfect thing to bring people together for the holidays.
And Our Group Home Residents!
A party at which the residents of the northern New Jersey group homes is planned for Saturday, December 22.
