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Registration opens:
November 07th, 2025

Holiday Cooking with Chef Brian

For Adults with Special Challenges
2025-11-21 11:00:00 2025-11-21 12:00:00 America/New_York Holiday Cooking with Chef Brian Join Chef Brian for a fun and festive holiday cooking demonstration for adults with special challenges. Registration required. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Friday, November 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 11:00:00 2025-11-21 12:00:00 America/New_York Holiday Cooking with Chef Brian Join Chef Brian for a fun and festive holiday cooking demonstration for adults with special challenges. Registration required. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Join Chef Brian for a fun and festive holiday cooking demonstration for adults with special challenges. Registration required.

Join Chef Brian for a fun and festive holiday cooking demonstration designed for adults with special challenges. Participants will enjoy learning how to prepare simple, delicious appetizers and dishes perfect for celebrating the season. This engaging class is all about creativity, confidence in the kitchen, and sharing the joy of holiday traditions.

Registration required. Potential allergens.

Sponsored by a Kearny Bank Foundation Grant.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Food |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
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