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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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Yoga Classes for Adults Continue at Trailside thru June 5
May 29, 2012The popular gentle yoga classes continue at Trailside Nature and Science Center on Tuesday evenings as part of the center’s adul...
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Stay Fit This Summer with New Providence Recreation!
May 24, 2012STAY FIT THIS SUMMER WITH NEW PROVIDENCE RECREATION! (Half Sessions Also Available!) Register now at: www.newprov.org/...
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MinuteClinic Signs Clinical Collaboration with Atlantic Health System for Clinic Locations in Five-County Region of Northern and Central New Jersey
May 23, 2012MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit he...
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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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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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Curémonos Celebrates Three Years of Guiding Latinas, Women in Need, to Breast Cancer Care
May 18, 2012Curémonos, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping underserved women, particularly Latinas, to better navigate their way...
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Mother's Day 5K a Huge Success
May 17, 2012The Berkeley Heights YMCA and Summit YMCA sponsored the 11th annual Mother’s Day 5K run/walk on Sunday, May 13 in Berkeley Heigh...
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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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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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Communty Wellness Fair Planned at the Berkeley Heights YMCA
May 15, 2012The Berkeley Heights YMCA along with its community partner the Berkeley Heights Public Library is hosting a Community Wellness Fair on...
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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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Summit Youth Recognized for Raising Awareness of Autism
May 14, 2012Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella paid a visit to nine-year-old Zachary Brooks of Summit this week to thank him for...
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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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Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 30 at SAGE Eldercare
May 10, 2012SUMMIT, NJ – May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community....
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Write, Study and Celebrate This June!
May 9, 2012Love to write? Take the plunge in self-expression with our supportive workshop Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle ...
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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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Diversity Committee of New Providence Event - Introduction to Self-Leadership & an Integrated Concentration Workshop
May 7, 2012The Diversity Committee of New Providence presents another exciting event at the New Providence Memorial Library on Thur...
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Enjoy a Taste of Spring with Healthy Cooking Workshop at Trailside, May 3
May 3, 2012The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal are pleased to offer a workshop for adu...
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Fitness & Conditioning for Special Kids
May 2, 2012New Providence Recreation and TryCAN announce a new program for kids with special needs – Fitness & Conditioning. ...
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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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SAGE Eldercare and Overlook Medical Center Program to Address Health Care Decision Making on May 16
April 26, 2012On Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, SAGE Eldercare will host a program on “Taking Control: Planning for Difficult Health ...
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Summit Helipad Superior Court Appeal Now Scheduled for July 17; Citizens Against Helipad to File as ‘Intervening Defendant’
April 25, 2012SUMMIT, NJ—The appeal by Overlook Hospital of the Summit Board of Adjustment decision to deny its bid to locate a helipad on the...
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News from Suburban Optik of Berkeley Heights…
April 25, 2012Hurry into Suburban Optik for our 30% off Summer Sunglass Sale!! All pairs (except for Maui Jim Brands) are discounted. Check out our ...
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Last Chance for Spring Savings at Skin Deep Day Spa in New Providence…through April 30th!
April 25, 2012Book any one of the following services & get one FREE*: -Spa Mediterranean Manicure -Spa Mediterrane...