Recreation Happenings - A Look Ahead into Fall

August 19, 2025

Here’s our August summary for upcoming events and registration opportunities for the coming month.

Registration for ERBL Basketball League and Ewing Rec Wrestling will open on CivicPlus (ewingnj.org/recregistration) on Monday, September 22 for the 2025-2026 season!

Ewing Recreation Basketball League (ERBL)

ERBL winter basketball league is open to boys and girls in grades K – 8. All new players must provide proof of grade, school, and residency. The league will have the following divisions: Instructional for boys’ grades K – 1. Boy’s leagues are grades 2-3, 4–5, 6–8; Girls’ divisions include Instructional for K – 1, leagues for grades 3 – 5 and 6 – 8. Everyone makes a team. Registration deadline is October 27, register online at ewingnj.org/recregistration. Games are played on Saturdays at Fisher and Antheil. Check out the league website at www.leaguelineup.com/erbl for additional information.

Ewing Recreation Wrestling

The Ewing Recreation Wrestling program will start with practices beginning October 16th. Registration deadline is October 16th. Practices are held at Fisher new gym on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Ewing High Wrestling Room on Thursday and Friday evenings for children in grades K-8. No experience is necessary. Registration is online at ewingnj.org/recregistration. For more info visit the website at www.ewingrecreationalwrestling.com.

Fall Spin Bike Ride

Ewing Recreation and Ewing Green Team are running the 11th annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, October 18th, starting at Campus Town and benefitting Womanspace/Younity. Pre-registration can be done online at ewingnj.org/recregistration. Riders can register the day of the ride starting at 7:45am in the parking area. The ride takes off promptly at 8:15 am. For more information go to ewinggreenteam.org/ewingfallspin or call the Ewing Rec Department at (609) 883-1776.

Trunk or Treat

On Saturday, October 25^th, Ewing Recreation will host Trunk or Treat starting at 3:00pm. Activities include pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, food, music and more starting at 2pm. The event will be held at The College of NJ(TCNJ), lot #4, rain, or shine. Both Treaters and Trunks need to register on ewingnj.org/recregistration.

Adult Volleyball

Adult Co-Ed Pick-up Volleyball will start on October 1 and will be held on Wednesday nights at Antheil School from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. This program is informal and is for all levels of players. Players need to register on ewingnj.org/recregistration.

Adult Indoor Soccer

Adult Co-Ed pick up indoor soccer will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm – 9pm, at Lore School Gym and will start November 12^th. This program is informal and is for all levels of players. Players need to register on ewingnj.org/recregistration.

Chess Club

Ewing Recreation Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Luke’s Church on Prospect St. Play is from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. The chess club is also starting a Saturday afternoon program for beginners at Hollowbrook Community Center from 12pm – 2pm. Interested participants are welcome to attend or email Bong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Park Reservations

Ewing Recreation Department is taking applications for picnic area permits at the following parks: John Watson on Upper Ferry Rd., Higgs Park on Summerset St., and Betor Park behind the Municipal building. Email Nancy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the office to reserve a date through the end of October.

CivicPlus Online Registration

The Ewing Recreation Department is now using new registration software, CivicPlus. CivicPlus has replaced Communitypass. So, for any program registration you will need to use CivicPlus. To register go to ewingnj.org/recregistration.

Ewing Seniors - September Programs

(All programs held at Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Dr, Ewing NJ 08638)

MONDAYS

10:00 AM Exercise- Karen Martin

12:30 PM Bingo

1:00 PM Jewelry/Craft -Anne’s

1:00 PM Mexican Train

TUESDAYS

10:00 AM Exercise- Karen Martin

12:30 PM Bible Study

12:30 PM Bingo

WEDNESDAYS

9:30 AM Knitting/ Crochet

10:00 AM Chair Fitness– JoAnna Hopkins

1:00 PM 5- Crown Cards

1:00 PM Chair Yoga – Gioia Fumo-Miranda

10:30 AM Watercolors - Ally Lyons, Mercer County Library– Ewing Branch

2:00 PM Mahjongg - Christine Kamph

THURSDAYS

10:00 AM Exercise - Karen Martin

1:00 PM Pinochle – Mercer County Library –Ewing Branch

1:00 PM Rummikub

1:00 PM Balance Class - Bob Kirby

1:00 PM Bid Whist

FRIDAYS

9:30 AM Line Dancing– Joanne Keephart

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission (SCAC)

(3rd Thursday of the Month)

10 am General Body Meeting (The meeting is open to the public.)

Clubs

Live Wires 11AM (2^nd Thursday of the month) RM# 201-202

Busy C’s 11AM (3^rd Tuesday of the month) RM# 201-202

Club D 11AM (1^st Thursday of the month) RM# 201-202

HB Seniors 1PM (2^nd Friday of the month) RM# 201-202

Annual Summer Picnic

Thursday, September 4^th from 12-2 p.m. at the Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ in the Community Room.

Music by: “DJ-Smitty”

Cost: $5 per person

Mercer County Nutrition

Seniors 60 and older or anyone married to a person 60 and older is welcome to participate in the nutrition program. The program is located at the Hollowbrook Community Center. Each person is asked to donate $1, and all donations are confidential. A delicious balance meal is served.

Ewing Residents Ages 60 and Older Register for All Programs

Location: Hollowbrook Community Center, 2nd Floor Rm# 207 Senior Office, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638

Phone: (609) 883-1776

Our Info

For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776, online at ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs. The Recreation Office is located at Hollowbrook Community Center, Room 208, 320 Hollowbrook Dr. and is open Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.