The fundraiser includes a free breakfast along with goodies, raffle tickets and a photo with Santa. 100% of proceeds go to Toys For Tots.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey, including in Union County, announced its annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The fundraiser will support the efforts of the U.S. Marines Corps Toys for Tots program, currently in its 70th year, which distributes new toys to underprivileged children for Christmas.

The event includes a complimentary breakfast along with goodies, raffle tickets for door prizes and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.

Tickets to Breakfast with Santa can be purchased for $10 each by calling or visiting a local Applebee’s. Advanced reservations are required as seating is limited. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free of charge.

Applebee’s will raise additional funds by selling paper “gift tags” for $1 each, which will be displayed in the restaurants. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Breakfast with Santa events and “gift tag” purchases will be donated directly to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to be distributed to local families.

Local participating Applebee’s include:

Bridgewater
Clark
Edison
Flemington,
Hillsborough
Linden
Union
Woodbridge

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In this workshop, KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, Tracy Hart, will introduce you to the basics of kundalini yoga – the history, the philosophy, and the fundamentals of the practice.  Kundalini yoga is a technology that tunes up the whole body. It strengthens the nervous system, purifies the blood, and balances the glandular system. It powers up the navel center and strengthens the entire body while increasing flexibility. The exercises in kundalini yoga can charge up your metabolism to help with weight loss as it conditions your heart and builds up your lung capacity.

During this two hour session, we will practice breathing exercises, a kriya (set of exercises with specific benefits), deep relaxation, and meditation.  The deep relaxation (savasana) portion will be facilitated by the sound of the singing bowls. Allow the vibration of the bowls to connect with the vibration of your body, mind, and spirit and allow you to incorporate all the benefits of your practice..

Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome as each piece of the practice can be modified to fit your body so that you get the benefits of the practice while building strength at your comfort level.

$30 ($25 if you sign up before June 3rd!)