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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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DANGERS FOR CHILDREN: A REPORT FROM THE AAP AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF NEW JERSEY
May 29, 2012Caring parents childproof their homes with outlet covers and other safety devices designed to reduce pediatric injury. However, there ...
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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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Unity of Montclair Invites the Public to a Unique Hike
May 18, 2012Unity of Montclair invites the public to join in the day filled with fun at its unique and spiritual hike on June 2, 2012 at the South...
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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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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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South Mountain YMCA Invites Families to Health Kids Day on Saturday
April 27, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Mountain YMCA will host its 21st annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28 from noon-3 p.m. The th...
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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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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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Improve the Quality of Your Life with BEST 5-minute Meditation
March 31, 2012On Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m., the MILLBURN Free Public Library presents BEST 5-Minute Meditation: Improve the Quality of Your Life ...
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Health, Wellness Professionals Gather to Share, Learn
March 20, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Members of the Health & Wellness Professional Network reunited Monday night at Coda Kitchen and Bar. &ld...
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Spring into The Connection
March 19, 2012Registration for Spring begins Thursday, March 22nd at The Connection for Women and Families. The Spring session – running April...
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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...
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Officials to Deliver Meals On Wheels on Mayors Day, March 21
March 8, 2012What: Chatham Borough Councilman Leonard Resto, Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff, Union County Freeholde...
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“Dancing for Parkinson’s Disease” Classes to Begin March 23 at SAGE Eldercare
March 8, 2012Beginning on Friday, March 23 from 1:00 to 2:15 pm and running for nine weeks, SAGE Eldercare will host a series of classes entitled, ...
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Caldwell College to Host FREE Wheelchair Basketball Event
March 6, 2012Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (www.kessler-rehab.com), in conjunction with Caldwell College, will host a free Wheelchair Basket...
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Come Meet Lenny Krayzelburg
March 6, 2012Come Meet Lenny Krayzelburg • Sunday, March 18 at JCC MetroWest A FREE Swim Clinic with the Four Time Olympic Gold Medali...
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FREE Swim Clinic with Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg
March 6, 2012Come Meet Lenny Krayzelburg • Sunday, March 18 at JCC MetroWest A FREE Swim Clinic with the Four Time Olympic Gold Medali...
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Eye Bank to Honor Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
March 3, 2012The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey will recognize Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, as a Man of Vision on March 29, 2012, when the organi...
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Public Invited to Visit SAGE on March 13 for Coffee & Conversation
February 29, 2012The public is invited to visit SAGE Eldercare on Tuesday, March 13 at 10 am for “Coffee & Conversation.” This is...