Just about everyone I know is back in “work-out” mode. The parking lot at the gym was so crowded the other day you would have thought you were at the shopping mall on Christmas Eve; anxious exercisers cruised the lanes waiting for someone to pull out so they could quickly grab the spot.

This week, several township fitness programs will commence with opportunities to burn calories, stretch, tone and flex. The Department of Parks and Recreation is offering Yoga classes at varying levels, open gym basketball at William Annin Middle School for ages 30 and above and an aerobic fitness program for ages 40 plus. Advance registration is required and several classes have sold out, so call first thing Monday morning to see what is still available.

For Seniors, the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center is offering exercise classes on Monday and Thursdays and Zumba (that fun, Latin-based dance form) on Wednesday.

If you are more inclined for outdoor acitivities, throw on the long underwear and head to the town parks for cross county skiing, snowshowing or maybe just a walk on the Lord Stirling horse trails in the snow with your pup.

After all that exercising by week's end, enjoy some live, local musical entertainment: the Trilogy Repertory Company will presenting a musical cabaret, "It’s Our Time.” Last year it was Standing Room Only, so plan ahead!

Monday, Jan. 10

• Current Issues Discussion - Bernards Township Library, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Conference Room.
• Recreation, Parks and Pathways Advisory Committee Meeting - Bernards Township Town Hall,  1 Collyer Lane, 7 p.m.
• Environmental Commission Meeting - Bernards Township Town Hall,  1 Collyer Lane, 1st floor conference room, 7:30 p.m.
• Sewerage Authority Meeting - Bernards Township Town Hall,  1 Collyer Lane, 1st floor conference room, 6:30 p.m.
• 40+ Community Fitness Programs begin - Community Center Recreation Room, 289 So. Maple Ave, 9:30 a.m. Open to residents and nonresidents. Register in advance with the Department of Park & Recreation. Session II meets on Wednesday.
• “Getting Unstuck” - Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Andrea Mastrobattista will lead this workshop for moving forward with your life. Open to existing ($35) and prospective YMCA members ($40). Register on the YMCA website. 
• Senior Flex Class - Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Rd. 10:30 a.m. Upper and lower body exercise.  For seniors, free of charge.
• Senior Bridge - Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Rd. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For seniors, free of charge.
• Board of Education Meeting - William Annin Middle School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Open to all.
• Democrats Meeting - Bernards Township Library, 6 to 9 p.m. Open to all, Program room B.

Tuesday, Jan. 11

• Community Yoga Classes begin - Community Center Recreation Room, 289 So. Maple Ave. Evenings and morning. Slots are  still available for several of the various sessions. Register with the Department of Parks & Recreation. Available to residents and nonresidents.
• 30+ Open Gym begins - William Annin Middle School Gymnasium. Pick up basketball, 8:15 to 10:15 p.m.
• Crop Club for Scrapbookers - Bernards Township Library, 10 to 12 noon. Join Jackie Taylor a Creative Memories Consultant. Program room B.
• Democrats Meeting - Bernards Township Library, 6 to 9 p.m. Open to all, Program room B.

Wednesday, Jan. 12

• Zumba Gold for Seniors –  Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Rd. Every Wednesday 1 to 2 p.m. For seniors, free of charge. Registration required.
• After School Club - Bernards Township Library, on line or at the Children’s Desk. 4 to 5 p.m. For children in grades kindergarten, first and second. Register in advance.
• Teen Advisory Board Meeting- Bernards Township Library, 7 to 8 p.m. Help plan upcoming teen programs and recommend purchases for the library. Program room A.
• Track That! - Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 4-6. Go on a short hike and try to figure out which animals walk the same path as you! A craft and a story will also be included in this program. $9 per person, advance registration requested.
• Arctic Explorers - Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 7-9. Bundle up and venture out into the wilds of the swamp with a Naturalist to explore how the animals and polar explorers do it! 
$9 per person, advance registration requested.

Thursday, Jan. 13

• Senior Flex Class - Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Rd. 10:30 a.m. Exercis for seniors, free of charge.
• Board of Health Meeting - 262 So. Finley Ave., 8 p.m.
• “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” - Somerset Hillls YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd., 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Angel Dunan, Program Director at Senior Helpers will present and in-depth program on Alzheimers Disease. Open to all.

Friday, Jan. 14

• “It’s Our Time, ” a musical cabaret - Liberty Corner Fire Co., 95 Church St., 8 p.m. Presented by the Trilogy Repetory Company, a musical revue of Broadway songs. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for students and seniors and include a beverage and dessert. For reservations call 908-304-2754 or tickets can be purchased at the door.

Saturday, Jan. 15

• Saturday Stories Drop in for Family - Bernards Township Library, 10:30 to 11 a.m.. Stories for the whole family to enjoy. Children’s Library.
• Dog Walks on the Equestrian Trails - Lord Stirling Stable, 10:15 - 10:30 AM sign-in. Walk is from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. $3 per dog, humans free.
• Music for Children with Special Needs - Bernards Township Library, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Ages 4 to 10 with an adult. Join Ann Wild for an interactive musical program for those children with special needs. Registration required. Program room A.
• “It’s Our Time, ” a musical cabaret - Liberty Corner Fire Co., 95 Church St., 8 p.m. Presented by the Trilogy Repetory Company, a musical revue of Broadway songs. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for students and seniors and include a beverage and dessert. For reservations call 908-304-2754 or tickets can be purchased at the door.

Sunday, Jan. 16

• Jack Frost Trail Ride  - Lord Stirling Stable, Riders at Intermediate 2 level and above may register for this special one-hour ride which will be held as weather conditions and footing permit. Noon to 1 p.m. $28 Somerset County resident and $36 non-residents.
• Nature through a Child’s Eye - Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., noon to 9 to 4:30 p.m. The annual Environment and Nature Art Show will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except holidays. Works from children, kindergarten through grade six, in Somerset County schools will be displayed through Feb. 13. Free.
• Nature Walks - Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., noon to 1 p.m. All ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free.