Cranford Calendar
The Union County Rugby Football Club, located in New Jersey, has been in operation since 1974 and touts over 1,000 club members from kindergarten age to adult. We offer both touch and tackle rugby teams that play year-round. The Club will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in three short years, and we are beginning to fundraise and draw awareness to this monumental event. In addition to the 50th, we are also preparing to start a modified season, our first since we lost 2 full seasons to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Since we were not able to gather on the field last year, we have decided to host a virtual race encompassing all of the rugby clubs in NJ to foster some friendly competition and to get people excited for the possible restart of competitive play this Spring.
Challenge yourself to one (or multiple) of the virtual race options by logging your total accumulated mileage over a time frame of your choosing. (doesn’t have to be done all at once & you can walk, run, or bike!)
If you sign up for 2 races at the same time you will receive a 10% discount on your registration automatically.
The Home Field Loop: 13.1 miles covers the same distance you would if you were to travel between all of the pitches Union County Rugby plays home games on. This would take you from Rahway River Park in Rahway to Madison Avenue Park also in Rahway, to Unami Park in Cranford, to Warinaco Park in Roselle, and back to the start at Rahway River Park.
The River Run: 42 miles is the combined distance of the two mightiest waterways running through Union County, the Rahway River, and the Elizabeth River.
The Jersey Cup: 257 Miles is a daunting task, but covers the same distance you would if you hopped in your car to tour all of the home pitches of New Jersey’s NINE rugby clubs. This route goes south to north and would take you from Jersey Shore to South Jersey to Monmouth to Princeton to Union to Bayonne to Morris to Montclair to North Jersey. This event has its own special medal and shirt that are different from the Home Field Loop and The River Run.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Register for any of the challenges
- The event has just begun! You have until June 30, 2021, to submit results!
- Log your workouts and distances on the results page (click here)
- We’ll ship your awesome race swag to your door!
Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Journey though the traditional Stations of the Cross as depicted by Benedictine liturgical artist Martin Erspamer. Commemorate our Lord’s saving death, venerate the life-giving cross, and pray fervently for the needs of the whole world at the Good Friday Liturgy. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
8:30 AM: Morning Prayer(online), 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross (In-person outdoors) (masks & pre-registration are required for in-person.) 5:00 PM Evening Prayer(online), 7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (Triduum II) (online)
Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Journey through the traditional Stations of the Cross as depicted by Benedictine liturgical artist Martin Erspamer. Commemorate our Lord’s saving death, venerate the life-giving cross, and pray fervently for the needs of the whole world at the Good Friday Liturgy. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
8:00 PM: Paschal Vigil – Part 1 (Triduum III), Holy Saturday, (In-person outdoors) Held in the parking lot behind the Church (bring a folding chair) (masks & pre-registration are required for in-person.)
Celebrate Eucharist with the rising sun and refuse to forget the risen conquering Son. (Anthony Rafaniello, Trinity Music Director, will lead us in song). ‘Join’ Father Andy in the sanctuary of the church for a streamed Rite II Holy Eucharist with Anthony Rafaniello leading our singing from the organ console. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
6:30 AM: Paschal Vigil – Part 2 (Triduum III) (In-person outdoors) Held on the North Ave lawns outside the Church (bring a folding chair) (masks & pre-registration are required for in-person.), 10:00 AM Easter Sunday, (online)
The Union County Rugby Football Club, located in New Jersey, has been in operation since 1974 and touts over 1,000 club members from kindergarten age to adult. We offer both touch and tackle rugby teams that play year-round. The Club will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in three short years, and we are beginning to fundraise and draw awareness to this monumental event. In addition to the 50th, we are also preparing to start a modified season, our first since we lost 2 full seasons to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Since we were not able to gather on the field last year, we have decided to host a virtual race encompassing all of the rugby clubs in NJ to foster some friendly competition and to get people excited for the possible restart of competitive play this Spring.
Challenge yourself to one (or multiple) of the virtual race options by logging your total accumulated mileage over a time frame of your choosing. (doesn’t have to be done all at once & you can walk, run, or bike!)
If you sign up for 2 races at the same time you will receive a 10% discount on your registration automatically.
The Home Field Loop: 13.1 miles covers the same distance you would if you were to travel between all of the pitches Union County Rugby plays home games on. This would take you from Rahway River Park in Rahway to Madison Avenue Park also in Rahway, to Unami Park in Cranford, to Warinaco Park in Roselle, and back to the start at Rahway River Park.
The River Run: 42 miles is the combined distance of the two mightiest waterways running through Union County, the Rahway River, and the Elizabeth River.
The Jersey Cup: 257 Miles is a daunting task, but covers the same distance you would if you hopped in your car to tour all of the home pitches of New Jersey’s NINE rugby clubs. This route goes south to north and would take you from Jersey Shore to South Jersey to Monmouth to Princeton to Union to Bayonne to Morris to Montclair to North Jersey. This event has its own special medal and shirt that are different from the Home Field Loop and The River Run.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Register for any of the challenges
- The event has just begun! You have until June 30, 2021, to submit results!
- Log your workouts and distances on the results page (click here)
- We’ll ship your awesome race swag to your door!
The Union County Rugby Football Club, located in New Jersey, has been in operation since 1974 and touts over 1,000 club members from kindergarten age to adult. We offer both touch and tackle rugby teams that play year-round. The Club will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in three short years, and we are beginning to fundraise and draw awareness to this monumental event. In addition to the 50th, we are also preparing to start a modified season, our first since we lost 2 full seasons to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Since we were not able to gather on the field last year, we have decided to host a virtual race encompassing all of the rugby clubs in NJ to foster some friendly competition and to get people excited for the possible restart of competitive play this Spring.
Challenge yourself to one (or multiple) of the virtual race options by logging your total accumulated mileage over a time frame of your choosing. (doesn’t have to be done all at once & you can walk, run, or bike!)
If you sign up for 2 races at the same time you will receive a 10% discount on your registration automatically.
The Home Field Loop: 13.1 miles covers the same distance you would if you were to travel between all of the pitches Union County Rugby plays home games on. This would take you from Rahway River Park in Rahway to Madison Avenue Park also in Rahway, to Unami Park in Cranford, to Warinaco Park in Roselle, and back to the start at Rahway River Park.
The River Run: 42 miles is the combined distance of the two mightiest waterways running through Union County, the Rahway River, and the Elizabeth River.
The Jersey Cup: 257 Miles is a daunting task, but covers the same distance you would if you hopped in your car to tour all of the home pitches of New Jersey’s NINE rugby clubs. This route goes south to north and would take you from Jersey Shore to South Jersey to Monmouth to Princeton to Union to Bayonne to Morris to Montclair to North Jersey. This event has its own special medal and shirt that are different from the Home Field Loop and The River Run.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Register for any of the challenges
- The event has just begun! You have until June 30, 2021, to submit results!
- Log your workouts and distances on the results page (click here)
- We’ll ship your awesome race swag to your door!
REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 19 FOR FALL PROGRAMS AT THE WESTFIELD AREA YMCA
Registration for the Westfield Area YMCA Fall 1 program session begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 19 for Full Members and at 9:00 am, Monday, August 23 for Basic and Non-Members. The session runs from September 7-October 30.
The Fall “back to school” session is a great time to get back to old routines or start something new.
Classes are available for beginners through experienced swimmers of all ages. The YMCA youth swim lesson program helps foster a sense of achievement as each swimmer progresses, resulting in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming. Free swim level assessments are available.
Fall Leagues and team offerings include T-Ball (ages 4-6 yrs.), Flyers Cross Country (ages 7-15), and a new Teen Wiffle Ball League for middle and high school students. The Y’s youth basketball program begins with children ages 3-5, followed by developmental (ages 6-8), a mini travel basketball league for 3rd-4th grades, and Warriors Basketball Prep for ages 10-14.
Other sports programs include soccer, tennis, t-ball, and the all-sports Enrichment Academy for ages 3-5.
Adults and youth can register for Gedman’s Black Belt Academy of the Westfield Area Y, led by a team of certified ATA instructors under the leadership of Master Instructor Pamela Gedman. The Y’s Dance program is under the direction of Mariana Tsartolia, who graduated from the Merce Cunningham Studio.
The Westfield Area YMCA continues to offer a wide variety of adult fitness classes ranging from barre, cycle, kickboxing, Pilates, and TRX to classes for people with special health needs such as Parkinson’s, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.
For more information visit www.westfieldynj.org or call 908-301-YMCA (9622).
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 19 FOR FALL PROGRAMS AT THE WESTFIELD AREA YMCA
Registration for the Westfield Area YMCA Fall 1 program session begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 19 for Full Members and at 9:00 am, Monday, August 23 for Basic and Non-Members. The session runs from September 7-October 30.
The Fall “back to school” session is a great time to get back to old routines or start something new.
Classes are available for beginners through experienced swimmers of all ages. The YMCA youth swim lesson program helps foster a sense of achievement as each swimmer progresses, resulting in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming. Free swim level assessments are available.
Fall Leagues and team offerings include T-Ball (ages 4-6 yrs.), Flyers Cross Country (ages 7-15), and a new Teen Wiffle Ball League for middle and high school students. The Y’s youth basketball program begins with children ages 3-5, followed by developmental (ages 6-8), a mini travel basketball league for 3rd-4th grades, and Warriors Basketball Prep for ages 10-14.
Other sports programs include soccer, tennis, t-ball, and the all-sports Enrichment Academy for ages 3-5.
Adults and youth can register for Gedman’s Black Belt Academy of the Westfield Area Y, led by a team of certified ATA instructors under the leadership of Master Instructor Pamela Gedman. The Y’s Dance program is under the direction of Mariana Tsartolia, who graduated from the Merce Cunningham Studio.
The Westfield Area YMCA continues to offer a wide variety of adult fitness classes ranging from barre, cycle, kickboxing, Pilates, and TRX to classes for people with special health needs such as Parkinson’s, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.
For more information visit www.westfieldynj.org or call 908-301-YMCA (9622).
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Cranford Tuff Paddle is not your typical team obstacle course fun run. Heck, there’s only one obstacle you’ll need to literally navigate: The Rahway River!
8:30 AM (Morning Prayer), 5:00PM (Evening Prayer), 8:00PM (Chanted Compline)
Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning(online) and Evening Prayer(online). Conclude your day with the Ignition examen (a prayerful review of the day past) in the context of the beautiful cadences of Compline (in-person). Online access instructions on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
8:30-850 AM: Morning Prayer(online), 5:00-520 PM Evening Prayer(online), 7:00-800 PM Maundy Thursday (Triduum I) & 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM(4/2/21) Maundy Thursday Vigil
Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer(both on-line). Enter into the Great Three Days with the institution of the Lord’s Supper and the stripping of the Altar(in-person). Help keep the vigil through the night by keep vigil, as Jesus did in the garden of Gethsemane, by praying in the church (in-person). Online access instructions are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
8:30-8:50 AM: Morning Prayer(online), 8:30 AM Stations of the Cross (In-person), 12 Noon – 3:00PM Good Friday Liturgy (Triduum II) (in-person), & 5:00-5:20 PM Evening Prayer(online)
Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Journey though the traditional Stations of the Cross. Commemorate our Lord’s saving death, venerate the life-giving cross, and pray fervently for the needs of the whole world at the Good Friday Liturgy. Instructions online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
8:00 – 9:00PM: Paschal Vigil (Triduum III) (in person)
From earliest times Christians have gathered on the eve of the Paschal/Easter Season to recall the story of God’s saving work,from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Paschal Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Lent and Holy Week, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The Vigil Liturgy contains four main parts: The lighting of the Paschal Candle; hearing the great Hebrew stories of the faith; the Liturgy of Initiation (Baptismed); and Holy Eucharist.
10 – 11 AM in the church and streamed online
Easter Sunday at Trinity is always a wonderful celebration, don your Sunday best and come and proclaim our risen, conquering Lord! Father Andy will offer a children’s address on the Christian origins of Easter egg hunts after which the children will hunt the grounds for eggs. The choir anthem will be ‘Love’s Redeeming Work is Done’ and we will all have the opportunity to sing the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ at the conclusion of the liturgy.
There’s still time to sign up for our annual golf outing supporting local scholarships and other programs. Sponsorships are also available for non-golfers who want to support our mission. Golf fees include lunch, snacks on the course, and dinner and drinks after.
This year, we celebrate our 95th anniversary preserving and perpetuating the history of the township of Cranford. On Sunday, September 18th, from 1- 5 pm, the Society will re-open the Crane-Phillips House Museum for a tour with a FALL FESTIVAL outside. We will have crafters showing and selling their crafts and face painting, balloon making and crafts for the children. Dreyer Farms will be on hand selling their mums, pumpkins, bales of hay, corn stalks, pies and donuts. The Cranford Historical Society will sell ice cream cones and ice cream sodas and will have garage sale items, used books and our merchandise for sale. We will also have a history basket raffle and a 50/50 chance.
The society is looking for Crafters, face painting artists, balloon making artists and a band. All spaces are $20 and must bring your own table and chair. If you can participate, call or email us!
(908) 276-0082 [email protected]
Save The Date for our FALL FESTIVAL! We hope to see the community out enjoying a day with friends and the Society.
Vic Bary, our archives curator of newsletter editor, has written over 50 articles about Cranford over the course of ten years and has unearthed a number of interesting stories. Come hear some weird and whimsical stories about Cranford.