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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeking 'Best Dad on Wheels'
May 29, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christopher Reeve once said he became a better father after a horseback riding accident left him paralyzed and...
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Center For Health and Wellness Holds Open House
May 25, 2012The Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center’s (ACC) Center for Health and Wellness, an exercise facility that offers a unique exe...
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Fabulous Finds Boutique End-of-Season Sale
May 23, 2012New Eyes for the Needy’s Fabulous Finds Boutique season is coming to an end but going out with a bang! The resale shop is slashi...
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Camping at the Y Keeps Youth Learning All Summer Long
May 21, 2012As summer fast approaches, West Essex YMCA reminds parents that camping is a unique and invaluable experience. Summer is a critical ou...
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Run for Rachel a Huge Success
May 21, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - On Sunday morning, the Memorial Oval in Livingston was bustling with nearly 1,000 men, women and children from across...
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum to Host Free Outdoor Yoga Class
May 15, 2012The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Short Hills, NJ will host a free outdoor community yoga classes presented by CAN DO Fitness Clubs and ...
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Older Americans Month – Never Too Old to Play! Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 30 at SAGE Eldercare
May 15, 2012May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community. Since 1963, ...
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Mother’s Day with Skin Deep Salon and Spa
May 9, 2012Join Skin Deep Salon and Spa’s gift certificate shopping day on Thursday, May 10th. Clients will receive $20 spa dollars f...
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Karen Frank, RN, BSN, Joins Homewatch CareGivers
May 1, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Homewatch CareGivers of Essex, Morris and northern Union Counties, a non-medical home care provider, has announced ...
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Beneath the Surface: The Impact of Social Judgment on the Transgender Community
April 30, 2012In early 2012, the GlassBook Project collaborated with the transgender community to create an advocacy effort for social ch...
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Berkeley Tennis Club Holds Open House Saturday, May 5
April 29, 2012The sun is out and the temperature is rising. Looking to get outside and get your metabolism working again? Want to hone your te...
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Local Dentists And Daisy Troop 22914 Support Junior League's Backpack Program For School Children In Need
April 26, 2012Earlier this year, the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills (JLOSH) launched a new community service program called the BackPa...
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SAGE Eldercare to Provide Day of Pampering to Caregivers
April 20, 2012What: SAGE Eldercare will be hosting an R&R day for local caregivers as part of their support to local families and caregive...
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Special Needs Recreation Programs in Summit
April 17, 2012Youth with special needs and those who could use just a little help and encouragement are welcome to now register for several programs...
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Changebridge Medical Associates Receives Highest Patient-Centered National Recognition
April 3, 2012Changebridge Medical Associates, of Montville, New Jersey, has achieved the highest Level 3 ranking as a Patient-Centered Medica...
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Baby’s Oral Health Care Should Begin at Birth to Prevent Tooth Decay
April 3, 2012Most American caregivers don’t realize that cavities are nearly 100 percent preventable, according to a survey of American child...
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Five-Year-Old Livingston Girl Donates Doll Back to Saint Barnabas
March 30, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ – Many people believe in the importance of giving back, but few of them are as young as five. But that’...
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Wellness Morning Set for April 11
March 30, 2012Wednesday April 11th 8:30am-11:30am Senior Community Center- 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston NJ Free Screenings: Heari...
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New Horizons Book Group
March 28, 2012VITAS Hospice of Livingston and Livingston Public Library are co-sponsoring a new book group for, called NEW HORIZONS Book Group. ...
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CoolSculpting Beauty Seminar
March 27, 2012Defy Your Age Cool Night Out! Complimentary Seminar Wednesday, March 28th 7pm Get Bikini Ready!!...
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Move Today: A Very Special Exercise Program for Older Adults
March 23, 2012“Thank you for showing me new exercises to help keep these old bones moving… I have incorporated some of your exercises i...
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Thankful Family Holds Fundraiser to Benefit Cancer Center
March 23, 2012“Party for a Purpose,” an elaborate evening of fine food, cocktails, and dancing to benefit the programs and services of T...
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Essex County Cares Campaign
March 16, 2012Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Thursday, March 15th that Essex County was participating in seven specia...
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SAGE Eldercare to Present “Holistic Living 101” Seminar on March 29
March 15, 2012Join Kay Vallario, RN and National Certified Massage Therapist, on Thursday, March 29 at SAGE Eldercare in Summit to learn about one o...
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Join SAGE This Month In Taking the Pledge to End Senior Hunger by 2020
March 13, 2012During the month of March every year, SAGE Eldercare invites local officials, police and fire chiefs, as well as other administra...