MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
2024 HEALTHY TOWN
Mayors Wellness Campaign
The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and to improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute has been leading the Mayors Wellness Campaign in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities since 2006. The campaign includes over 400 participating communities, and is growing.
MWC Happenings:
Upcoming Events
Project Medicine Drop
Drop your over the counter and prescription medicines in the drop box at the Bernards Township Police Station 1 Collyer Ln. No needles accepted.
Story Walk
Story Walk will be at Pleasant Valley Park throughout the summer courtesy of Bernards Township Library
Color Our World-Summer Reading Program
For Adults- Teens- Kids
Bernards Township Library.
Click here to register online or register in person at the library to track your reading and win rewards.
You may register for Summer Reading throughout summer. Last Day to Collect Rewards is August 30th.
August 6, 2025 12:30-1:30 pm
Blood Pressure Screening
Visiting Nurse Association
Bernards Township Library
Saturday, September 13th
Monday, September 16, 2025, 6pm-Sunset
Yoga in the Park with the Mayor
Harry Dunham Park
Helpful Tips
Link to New Jersey Air Quality Index issued by NJDEP
Why buy when you can BORROW? Check out the "Library of Things" at the Library. All you need is a Library card! Click this link to see items available. https://www.bernardslibrary.org/libraryofthings
For Seniors
Operated by the Office on Aging & Disability Services, the Senior Center offers a variety of activities including educational programs, and health and wellness information in a stimulating social setting. Somerset County residents who are 60+ and caregivers who support this population are eligible to attend. Those 60+ who need assistance with daily life activities are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Interested residents must call or visit the center to register. Proof of identification, age and residency is required. Programs are FREE for registered members, unless indicated otherwise. A nutritionally balanced lunch is available Monday through Friday for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60+; the cost of lunch for those under 60 is $8.47. Menu choices include a hot meat-based or meatless entrée or a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations prior to 10 a.m. on the previous business day.
Past Events
July
Blood Pressure Screening with Visiting Nurse Association
June
Blood Pressure Screening with Visiting Nurse Association
Men's Health Symposium- RWJUH Somerset
Adult Chair Yoga
Teen Sensory Friendly Ice Cream and Dance Party
Mind and Mingle-Tails and Textbooks
35th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge- 5K, 1 mile walk and Children's Lollipop Loop
May
Repair Cafe
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention by Summit Health
Mind and Mingle Teen Meditation Workshop
April
QPR Suicide Preventing Training
Teen Sensory Friendly Sing A Long
Town Wide Yard Sale
Free Blood Pressure Screening
What Your Job Search Strategy is Telling You. Presentation by The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board
March
Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series
Screenagers
Repair Cafe
Budget Friendly Bites
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Bone Health Workshop
Active Living Every Day Presentation at the Basking Ridge Senior Wellness Center
February
Facing Fentanyl
Grab n Go Kits - Hot Chocolate Bombs
January
Mind and Mingle Teen Vision Board Program
Living a Mindful Life with Diane Lang
Sensory Friendly Trivia and Hot Cocoa