JSDD’s Wae Center is a nonprofit organization and alternative learning center. JSDD’s Wae (Wellness, Art & Enrichment) helps individuals with disabilities find the spark within by providing an environment for participants to learn, create, express themselves, and foster meaningful relationships. JSDD’s Wae Center offers programs in writing, poetry, painting, film, music and more.You can make a charitable donation to Jewish Service for Developmentally Disabled of Metrowest, Inc here. You may also visit our online store. Visitor Information #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:220px;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to our mailing list Tumblr (3.0; @waecenter)http://waecenter.org/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4j5p8gRNg1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="caption" data-ft='{"tn":"L"}'>There are only a few spaces left in this class, starting on May 31: <br/>WAE Beyond’s<span class="text_exposed_hide">…</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> newest offering “Fun in the Kitchen.” <br/>Learn the ABC’s of healthy, natural cooking with Health Coach Colleen Kady.</span></span><span class="caption" data-ft='{"tn":"L"}'><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="caption" data-ft='{"tn":"L"}'><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/>Thursdays, 6-8pm, May 31- July 26 (eight sessions)<br/><br/>• prepping and cooking a meal<br/>• cleaning up after a meal<br/>• sitting down to dine together<br/>Designed by the WAE Center’s own Diva of Delicious and Healthful Cooking, these classes in our kosher teaching kitchen will accommodate all levels of abilities.<br/><em>A sign language interpreter will be available if requested in advance.</em><br/><br/>By the end of this 8-week series you will have a collection of healthy, fast and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert.<br/><br/>Class size is limited to eight people, so act quickly to secure one of the last spaces. Come as a team and double the fun and learning.<br/>Tuition: $125 per person, payable in advance<br/>Contact janand@jsddmetrowest.org, 973-272-7152 to request a registration form</span></span></span></span></p>http://waecenter.org/post/23671011888http://waecenter.org/post/23671011888Thu, 24 May 2012 10:03:07 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3tik6KoCz1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>“Fun in the Kitchen”</span></strong></p> <h1 align="center"><span>Learn the ABC’s of healthy, natural cooking<br/>with Health Coach Colleen Kady at JSDD’s “WAE Beyond”</span><span></span></h1> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Thursdays, 6-8pm, <span>  </span>May 31- July 26  <span>  </span>(eight sessions)</span></strong><strong><span><br/></span></strong><strong><span>270 Pleasant Valley Way</span></strong><strong><span>, West Orange NJ 07052</span></strong><span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The ABC’s of Healthy, Natural Cooking will include</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span>   </span></span></span><span>prepping and cooking a meal</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span>   </span></span></span><span>cleaning up after a meal</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span>   </span></span></span><span>sitting down to dine together</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Designed by the WAE Center’s own Diva of Delicious and Healthful Cooking, <br/>these classes in our kosher teaching kitchen will accommodate all levels of abilities.<br/></span><em><strong><span>A sign language interpreter will be available if requested in advance</span></strong></em><em><span>.</span></em><span><br/></span><span><br/></span><span>By the end of this 8-week series you will have a collection of healthy, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>fast and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert.<br/></span><span><br/></span><span>Class size is limited to eight people, so act quickly to secure a space.<br/>Come as a team and double the fun and learning.<br/>Tuition: $125 per person, payable in advance<br/>Contact <a href="mailto:janand@jsddmetrowest.org" target="_blank"><span>janand@jsddmetrowest.org</span></a>, 973-272-7152 to request a registration form</span></p></p>http://waecenter.org/post/22786646678http://waecenter.org/post/22786646678Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:18 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3o1n5RGPd1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3o1n5RGPd1r9jotuo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Artwork as wide ranging as it is compelling.  Various organizations gather to create an expansive exhibit for the public, to enjoy and ponder.  Come out for the opening reception:  May 20th 2-4pm.  Medical Science Building, 185 South Orange Ave., Newark NJ 07101. Support our community of artists with your presence!</p>http://waecenter.org/post/22597694965http://waecenter.org/post/22597694965Mon, 07 May 2012 14:49:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gpjeujVL1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>JSDD’s WAE Center Art Studio Manager, Harry Klein, and Monica Schneider-Brewer celebrate the work of artist Maria Fontanez, whose photograph “PhebeMaria” was selected for the “disconnected” Exhibit at the Arts Council of the Morris Area. We congratulate all of the selected artists, as their work is truly moving.</p> <p>Exhibits by the Arts Council of the Morris Area,  are consistently cohesive in the way they are curated. Make it a point to get to the exhibit and experience first-hand this thought-provoking show. </p> <p>The exhibit is open to the public Mondays-Thursdays from 10am to 4pm and on Fridays from 10am to 1pm and by appointment, and will remain on display until September 5, 2012.  Visit <a href="http://www.morrisarts.org/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.morrisarts.org" target="_blank">www.morrisarts.org</a></a> or call (973) 285-5115 for additional information.</p>http://waecenter.org/post/22333570071http://waecenter.org/post/22333570071Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:14 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3elqim8PB1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3elqim8PB1r9jotuo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Hope you can made it to the opening reception this evening - May 2, 6 to 8 pm for the dis-connected exhibit at the Arts Council of the Morris Area, 14 Maple Avenue, Morristown NJ. We are delighted that work by two WAE Center member artists is included in this exhibit, which has invited visual commentary about how people, places, and things can be uniquely connected, disconnected, or both at the same time.</p>http://waecenter.org/post/22259865832http://waecenter.org/post/22259865832Wed, 02 May 2012 12:27:00 -0400<p>Each state has different benefits available.  Contact the DDD (Division of Developmental DIsabilities) in the state where your sister lives, and theywill be able to inform and direct you best.</p> <p>WAE Center</p>http://waecenter.org/post/21913853857http://waecenter.org/post/21913853857Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:03:57 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2lczdqqew1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Work by two WAE Center artists has been selected for the “disconnected” exhibit, which will run May 2 – Sept. 5, 2012. The opening reception date is May 2, 6-8 pm at the Morris Arts Council Gallery, 14 Maple Ave., Morristown NJ.<br/><br/>This exhibit has invited visual commentary about how people, places, and things can today be uniquely connected, disconnected, or both at the same time. Pictured is “PhebeMaria” by Maria F.</p>http://waecenter.org/post/21228282840http://waecenter.org/post/21228282840Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:28:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2f9ppAN1d1r9jotuo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>WAE Beyond’s next six-week round of weaving classes starts Thursday, April 19.  It’s an amazing class at an unbelievable price. </span></strong></p> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING </span></strong><strong><em><span> <br/></span></em></strong><span>New and returning students welcome<br/></span><strong><u><span>Classes meet for six Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm starting April 19<br/></span></u></strong><span>Learn basic weaving techniques on a table loom and create a finished scarf.<br/></span><span>Returning students will continue to hone their recently learned skills.</span></p> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span>Co-teachers, Margaret Bodell and Cynthia Alberto, are artists passionate </span><span>about sharing a love of fabrics and the creative process with </span><span>individuals of all ability levels.</span></p> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span>Weaving is an excellent way to increase motor skills <br/>and hand-eye coordination while creating something beautiful.</span></p> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><strong><span>FEE:</span></strong><span>  $50 (for six weeks and includes all supplies)<br/></span><strong><span>LOCATION:  </span></strong><span>JSDD’s WAE Center, 270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange NJ </span></p> <p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span></span><strong><u><span>Pre-registration required; class size limited to 8 students</span></u></strong><strong><span><br/></span></strong><span>Please contact Sherri Zuckerman, <em><span>WAE Beyond</span></em> Coordinator <br/>(973) 272-7150 or <u>szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org</u></span></p></p>http://waecenter.org/post/21024351232http://waecenter.org/post/21024351232Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:32:13 -0400<a href="http://www.njjewishnews.com/article/9043/navigating-services-for-people-with-special-needs#.T4c2NFiuRUy.tumblr">Navigating services for people with special needs | NJJN</a>http://waecenter.org/post/20982750932http://waecenter.org/post/20982750932Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:40 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x1n8Ql4L1r9jotuo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span><span><em>“There is art therapy out there,<br/>     there is pet therapy,<br/>          there is music therapy.<br/>Why couldn’t there be something called ‘culinary therapy?’”</em></span></span><br/><br/><span><span>Thus began the mission that now brings Chef Cardie Mortimer to JSDD’s WAE Center and the <em>WAE Beyond </em>Members’ Club to share his enlightening, funny, emotional message about enjoying life and living every day to the fullest. He uses his 30+ years of professional culinary experience, as well as an acting background, to entertain and engage the audience while serving a delicious meal. <span class="text_exposed_show"><span>Chef Cardie will serve a healthy delicious soup, along with a mouth-watering dessert.<br/>(Kosher dietary laws observed.) </span></span></span></span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span><span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span></span></span></span></span> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span><span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span><span><strong><span><span>Sunday, April 15, 1 - 3 pm</span><br/>270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange  NJ 07052</span></strong><br/>$5 suggested minimum donation per person at the door<br/>RESERVATIONS REQUIRED so please respond to <a href="mailto:szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org" target="_blank">szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org</a><br/>by Tuesday, April 10, with your name, contact information, and the number of people your party.</span></span></span></span></span></div></p>http://waecenter.org/post/20417001110http://waecenter.org/post/20417001110Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:21:08 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ffwmJZcU1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>JSDD’s “WAE Beyond” Film Festival Highlights Work by and about People with Disabilities</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><em>WAE Beyond: A Members’ Club</em> will present its first <em>Film Festival </em>on Sunday, March 18, 2012, 1-4 p.m. at JSDD’s WAE (Wellness Arts Enrichment) Center, located at 270 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, NJ. Admission to the show is $10, payable at the door.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Film Festival will feature original short works, reflecting a variety of topics, by members of the WAE Beyond and WAE Centerprograms as well as selected submissions from local filmmakers. Styles include traditional and computer generated animation, live action narrative, and documentary. <em><em>The longest selection (18 minutes) is</em></em><em><em> Breaking Boundaries: the Art of Alex Masket</em></em>, a documentary by Dennis Connors about a 23-year-old artist with severe autism. As an added attraction for local film enthusiasts, John Skillen, former librarian and film programmer at the Montclair Public Library, will present examples and lead discussion of historic animation shorts that have influenced animators for decades. <em>WAE Beyond: A Members’ Club,</em> offers evening and weekend socializing, learning, and creative opportunities for adults with disabilities. WAE Beyond Program Coordinator Sherri Zuckerman will be happy to answer any questions:973-272-7150, <a href="mailto:szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org" target="_blank">szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The above photo is of WAE Beyond club member Robert Otterbine, who creates animation by hand directly on the film. (The photo is by John Skillen).</p></p>http://waecenter.org/post/18800590030http://waecenter.org/post/18800590030Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:38:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzwz7mlqlw1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzwz7mlqlw1r9jotuo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzwz7mlqlw1r9jotuo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are some pictures from yesterday’s art project lead by Jeanne of the Walsh Gallery at Seaton Hall.  A big thanks to Jeanne and Jennifer for visiting the WAE Center and bringing creative inspiration with them!</p> <p>Dean Nevolis<br/>Art Studio Assistant Manager</p>http://waecenter.org/post/18202382535http://waecenter.org/post/18202382535Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:21:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzib2vRhds1r9jotuo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><em><span>WAE Beyond: A Members’ Club</span></em><span> will launch a six-session INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING workshop beginning Thursday evening, February 23, 6 to 8 pm and continuing each Thursday evening until March 29. Students will learn basic weaving techniques on a table loom with the ultimate goal of creating a finished scarf. The classes are co-taught by Margaret Bodell and Cynthia Alberto, artists who are passionate about sharing their love of fabrics and the creative process with individuals of all ability levels. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span>Weaving is an excellent way for individuals to increase their motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Taking a project from start to finish is another valuable skill gained through this course, one that can be transferred to vocational and other life settings.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span>The six class workshop is available for $40, all supplies included. Pre-registration required; class size limited to 8 students. Please contact Sherri Zuckerman, WAE Beyond Coordinator at (973) 272-7150 or szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org.<span>  </span></span></p></p>http://waecenter.org/post/17729267080http://waecenter.org/post/17729267080Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:13:43 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sold!  Carrie P. and Narcissa L. celebrated the opening of the 20th annual NYC Outsiders Art Fair.  Also at the opening night festivities were artists, Mark L. and Kevin C.  whose work was being exhibited.  The Bodell/Fahey Umbrella Arts booth was buzzing with artists, family, board members and new fans of the work of the JSDD WAE Center artists!</p>http://waecenter.org/post/16769701302http://waecenter.org/post/16769701302Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:57:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxhpavdYnU1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>JSDD’s Wae Center is excited to be a part of this year’s <a href="http://www.sanfordsmith.com/default.aspx?pageId=3" target="_blank">Outsider Art Fair</a>.  Stop by <a href="http://www.umbrellaarts.com/" target="_blank">Umbrella Arts’</a> booth (7A) and check out new work by our artists.</p>http://waecenter.org/post/15515077578http://waecenter.org/post/15515077578Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:16:00 -0500Outsider Artumbrella artsfairexhibitions