Making Milkweed Seed Bombs to Save the Monarch Butterflies!

In honor of Earth Day, ACI is helping to save the monarch butterflies by making milkweed seed bombs! Milkweed is the one and only host plant for monarch caterpillars. Follow your recipe below and make your own!!

The ratio is roughly: 5 parts clay, 1 part compost/potting soil/seed-starting mix, 1 part seeds.

Combine the clay and compost; if you’re using wet clay you won’t need water, if you’re using a dry clay add water sparingly until it’s moist enough to stick together. Add the seeds, form into golf ball-sized balls, and set in a dry place to harden for a few days.

Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel Workshops

Thank you to everyone who attended the series of workshops on basic computer skills. The classes, taught by Ann Topping, a professor at Middlesex County College, featured lessons in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Thank you Ann!

National Public Health Week 2019

During the first week of April, ACI held several events and workshops in celebration of National Public Health Week. NPHW is a campaign created by the American Public Health Association (APHA) to promote and educate everyone about public health and wellness. ACI recognized this year's NPHW by encouraging healthy eating, walking and rolling for exercise, and using UV lights to learn about the importance of good hygiene.

A Fun Night of Card Games and Hot Cocoa!

On the evening of March 29th, ACI got together to have some fun playing cards and drinking hot cocoa! Novice players and Card Sharps had fun playing together while listening to music. There were even a few dance breaks between rounds of cards. Thank you for coming out and playing!

Council on Airport Opportunity Presents Workshop on Careers in the Airport Industry

Thank you to the Council on Airport Opportunity (CAO) for their recent workshop on employment with the airport industry. There are many job openings at airports in the NJ/NY area. CAO acts as the human resource department for the airport industry. Interested in working for an airport? Call 973-622-4537 or visit caonynj.com.

ACI and NJ CILs Testify at Assembly Budget Hearings

CJ Dodge, ACI and Donald Campbell, Atlantic County Center for Independent Living, testifying at the Assembly Budget Hearings on behalf of the NJ Association of Centers for Independent Living. The 11 CILs are advocating for a 4 million dollar line item in the state budget. If you would like to help, please contact us.