The Connection

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Lights, Camera…Connection! 🎬 Save the Date!

🌟 The Connection's 2026 Gala: A Night of Hollywood Glamour rolls out the red carpet on Saturday, October 3 at American Beauty Events at Embassy Suites, Berkeley Heights.

For more than 100 years, The Connection has been a place where people of all ages find support, opportunity, and community. Your support helps ensure that no one is turned away because of financial circumstances.

🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening.

🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are now available! https://onecau.se/_hz6zs1

05/27/2026

We’re hiring gymnastics coaches & instructors! 🤸‍♀️✨

The Connection Gymnastics Department is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and positive team members for Summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 program year.

Now hiring:
• Competitive Team Coaches
• Recreational Gymnastics Instructors

If you’re passionate about youth development, gymnastics instruction, and creating a fun, supportive environment for athletes of all ages and skill levels, we’d love to hear from you!

Part-time opportunities available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Competitive pay based on experience.

To apply, send your resume to:
[email protected]

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor those who gave their lives to serve our country. ❤️🤍💙
The Connection will be closed Monday, 5/25. There are no youth classes and the Cub House is closed Saturday, 5/23 and Sunday, 5/24. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3RVeu7S

05/19/2026

Ready to take the stage? ✨
The Connection Dance Team is holding auditions for the 2026–2027 season on June 10! Join an award-winning team where dancers build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and lifelong memories. Ages 5+ welcome! https://bit.ly/4v3R5zD

05/11/2026

Early detection saves lives 💗 The Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation, Pathways, a program of The Connection, and University Hospital are bringing the Mobile Mammogram Screening Bus to The Connection in Summit on Tuesday, May 19 from 9 AM–3 PM.

Women 40+ who have never had a mammogram or whose last screening was over 12 months ago are encouraged to attend. No prescription needed. Insured and uninsured welcome. Appointments required. Click here to make an appointment: http://bit.ly/49pGCWE

05/08/2026

Mark your calendar for a night of elegance, dining, dancing, entertainment, and celebration all in support of The Connection's Community Service Programs and Scholarship Fund!

05/06/2026

We were honored to attend the employers/student presentations & celebration with ECLC of New Jersey 💙

Each week, we’re lucky to welcome up to six incredible students into our Connection community—and they truly make an impact. From their hard work to their positive energy, they bring so much to our organization.

The student speeches were, as always, heartfelt and inspiring, reminding us why this partnership means so much. Thank you, ECLC of New Jersey, for trusting us to be part of your students’ journey—we love having them with us!

05/05/2026

What a wonderful afternoon! 💛 We had a full house for our Golden Brunch with 80 members coming together to connect, catch up with friends, and make new ones. Guests learned about exciting new programs and enjoyed a fantastic musical performance by The Cover Girls. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved seeing our community come together!

04/07/2026

Let us host your next birthday party! 🎉

We’re now booking:
🎈 Gym Parties (ages 4–7) with openings available through June
💦 Pool Parties (ages 6–14) with openings available through August

Spots fill quickly—reserve your date today! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4sShgZj