RANDOLPH TWP. - The Randolph YMCA is hosting Thrillerween and invites the Randolph Township community to become part of Thrill the World, a worldwide attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Thrill The World
Thousands of people in cities around the world will learn the “Thriller” dance and perform it at precisely the same time. Here in New Jersey, that time is 6 p.m. on Oct. 29. “The Randolph Y has been hosting Thrillerween since 2011 and each year more and more families and adults join the fun,” said Kathy Lamia, Group Exercise Coordinator at the Randolph YMCA.
Free Event
The free event begins at 4:30 p.m. with registration and face painting. The Randolph YMCA welcomes interested individuals of all ages and physical abilities. Costumes, both zombie and non-zombie, are encouraged but not required for participation. All children who attend will receive a pumpkin. Thrillerween extends beyond just having fun. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable pantry items which will be donated to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services.
Public Lessons
Free lessons for the public will be held at Landing Park, located at 165 Landing Road in Roxbury, from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9 and from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Janel Morrissey, a Y dance instructor, will lead the lessons. She can be reached through email at fabuwithjanel@gmail.com. Randolph YMCA members-only lessons will be held at the Randolph YMCA from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 and from 8:30 a.m.to 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Thrillerween For more information about Thrillerween, visit randolphymca.org or contact Kathy Lamia at kathylamia@randolphymca.org or call 973-366-1120 ext. 43.
The Randolph YMCA is located at 14 Dover Chester Road.
