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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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Atlantic Ambulance, MONOC Reach Agreement on Emergency Dispatch Transition
May 22, 2012SUMMIT, NJ - Atlantic Ambulance Corp. and MONOC today announced an agreement to transition all of Atlantic Ambulance’s CenCom em...
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How Will You Pay For Senior Care?
May 15, 2012About 70% of Americans over 75 will need long-term care at some point in their lives and the cost of that care is rising. Attend this ...
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Baby Boomers Increasing as Caregivers
May 15, 2012Approximately 43.5 million adult children over the age of 50 – America’s baby boomer generation – are caring for the...
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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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Local Teens find Volunteering with Dog Rescue a Rewarding Experience
May 14, 2012When asked what she would tell other teens considering volunteering, Home for Good junior volunteer, Lily Husek, replied “I woul...
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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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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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Madison Dentist Now Screening & Treating Patients For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
April 27, 2012New Jersey dentist Dr. Samuel Romano, who’s office is located at 120 Park Avenue, is treating patients with obstructive sleep ap...
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TransOptions to host 2nd annual Northwestern NJ Bike to Work Challenge
April 24, 2012This May, in celebration of National Bike Month, TransOptions, along with featured sponsor Cycle Craft of Parsippan...
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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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Celebrate Older American's Month in May
April 13, 2012Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the country in celebrating the contribution and achievements...
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Lunch and Learn at Whole Foods Madison
April 12, 2012Hollenbach Family Chiropractic will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at 11:30 on Thursday, April 19, at Whole Foods in Madison at 22...
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CNN Athlete to Compete in Doc and Sok Triathlon
April 5, 2012CNN Fit Nation athlete, Denise Castelli, to participate at the Doc and Sok Triathlon on Sunday May 20th, 2012 in Watchung. Denise will...
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Get Certified for Summer at The Connection
April 4, 2012The Connection for Women and Families in Summit offers a variety of American Red Cross certification and recertification classes throu...
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Atlantic Hospice to Mark 35 Years as Pioneer in End-of-life Care
April 3, 2012Atlantic Hospice will celebrate its 35th anniversary this month, marking more than three decades of providing high-quality care as wel...
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April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
March 27, 2012In 2010, the U.S. Senate designated April as the country’s annual Parkinson’s Awareness Month to help educate the public a...
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Madison Salon Spins Hair into Gold
March 22, 2012In the beauty business, every hair professional knows that beauty and hair are central to making a person feel confident and good abou...
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Madison Salon Spins Hair into Gold
March 22, 2012In the beauty business, every hair professional knows that beauty and hair are central to making a person feel confident and good abou...
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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...
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Best-selling Author Dr. Mark Liponis Speaks at the College of Saint Elizabeth About How to Live a Longer, Healthy Life April 9, 2012
March 13, 2012Best-selling author and television personality Dr. Mark Liponis will speak in the College of Saint Elizabeth Dolan Performance Hall, o...
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Celebration of Special Athletes
March 9, 2012Summit Department of Community Programs, Investors Bank and TryCAN are proud to be participating in a Celebration of Special Athletes ...