Galloway Events April 2016 04/01-04/16 Galloway Township Public School Art Show ay the Atlantic County Library in Galloway Friday, Saturday, & Monday 9am5pm Tuesday-Thursday 9am-8pm 04/05 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Medicare Q & A sponsored by Hafetz and Associates refreshments provided 04/05 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am 04/05 Summer Camp Registration Date 5pm Glen by the Bay Veterans Park 04/05 Absecon Senior Center Spring Bingo 10:15-11:15am Scrabble, Rummikube, Cards & Games & More.... 04/05 Galloway Senior Center 11am Bingo Sponsored by Depaul Health systems
8:30am Forsythe Refuge 04/16 Art Walk Smithville Village Raid Date Sunday 04/18 Greater Egg Harbor School District Board Meeting 7pm Cedar Creek High School
04/07 Planning Board Meeting 7pm 04/07 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class 04/07 Galloway Senior Center noon Arthritis Workshop sponsored by Lolla Chiropractic refreshments provided 04/07 Absecon Senior Center Do’s and Don’ts of medication usage Working with your healthcare provider pain management 10am Atlantic Preventive resources workshop #3/6 Cards, Games available before and after program 04/09 Oceanville Fire Company Baked Ham or Fried Oyster dinner 1-8pm 04/09 British Car Show Smithville Village raid date Sunday 04/11 Galloway Township Boad of Education Meeting 7pm Galloway Township Middle School Cafetorium
04/19 Absecon Senior Center Bingo 1011:15am Brief presentation by our sponsor at 10am with bingo to follow in the Great hall 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Better Sugar Control, Not Just for Diabetics presented by Dr. Stephen Cheng of Essentials Elements of Northfield. Refreshments served 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 11am BINGO sponsored by Linwood Care Center FREE LUNCH 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 1pm AARP monthly meeting looking for new members call Josephine Barr for more informatin 609-7488491 04/21 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am FREE basic Crochet Class in library room, bring a skein of yarn and a crochet hook, Reservations required call Jennifer 609-568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net space is limited. 04/21 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am 04/21 Planning Board Meeting 7pm 04/21 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Classis $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class 04/21 Galloway Senior Center noon BINGO sponsored by the Health Center at Galloway FREE LUNCH 04/21 Absecon Senior Center Expanded Knowledge of the Risks of alcohol,Tobacco and other drugs, for older adults 10am Atlantic Preventive Resources #4/6 Cards and games available before and after program 04/22 Earth Day
04/12 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in Library room. Class is $5 per person payable to intructor the day of the class 04/12 Galloway Senior Center 11:30am Game Day bring a group or come out on your own and have fun playing 04/13 Summer Camp Registration Date 5pm Glen by the Bay Veterans Park 04/14 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am 04/14 NJ Tree Recovery Programs Free Trees 5:30pm-7pm Municipal Parking Lot 04/14 Absecon Senior Center Spring and April Birthdays at 10:15am with the musical entertainment Cards & Games available before and after entertainment 04/16 Galloway Township Public School Art Show ar the Atlantic County Library in Galloway 9am-5pm Last day 04/16 Clean Communities Earth Day Cleanup
Ongoing Events New For 2016 the Smithville Inn will have a dinner menu for $20.16. This will be available Sunday through Thursday. Prime Rib Night is back for $20 at the Smithville Inn Egg Harbor City Lake Badges for 2016 Summer Season Now Available. New Day Family Success Center - In need of some extra food? We can help for more information or stop by with a valid ID call 609-6520230 Galloway Senior Center - Mid-Atlantic AARP 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12pm Looking for new members call Josephine Barr for more information at 609-748-8491 Galloway senior Center - Nutrition site every Monday Wednesday Friday lunch at 12pm reservations are required call 609-241-0246 Galloway Senior Center - Atlantic Co. Book Mobile Every Wednesday 11:30-12:30pm The Galloway Senior Center will not be accepting any donations of books, magazines and/or cards New Day Family Success Center staff provided incoming families with applications for energy and water assistance. Assistance available daily. For more information and to see if you qualify call 609-652-0230 Absecon Senior Center Zumba Chair (seated cardio workout) with Kymbah every Tuesday, starting Sept. 8th (9-10am)
04/23 Drum Circle Smithville Village
Absecon Senior Center Continue Gary and Natalie’s Tai Chi class with their “Easy for Life” DVD every Thurs 9-10am
04/24 Go Green Galloway Participates in ACUA Earth Day Festival 10am-4pm
Absecon Senior Center Every Thursday Walk Your Way to Health 9-10am
04/25 Free Movie Screening TBA 7pm Stockton Room B-012
Absecon Senior Center Every Thurs Fit Body Fit Mind chair yoga with Naida 12:30-1:30pm (ALL FITNESS ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TO OUR SENIORS)
04/12 Township Council Meeting 6:30pm 04/12 Absecon Senior Center Victor Borge Lost Episodes 10:15am tape to be shown in the great hall. book swap cards and games also available in the Great Hall.
04/30-05/01 Renaissance Faire Smithville Village
04/19 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am
04/07 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am 04/07 Municipal Court Sessions Special Trial 1pm
Community FoodBank of NJ/Southern Branch. 04/28 Absecon Senior Center Reminisce Trivia Game 10:15am
04/25 Galloway Township Board of Education Meeting 7pm Galloway Township Middle School Cafetorium 04/26 Township Council Meeting 6:30pm 04/26 Galloway Senior Center 9am-noon AARP Defensive Driving Class. The cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for Non Members. Reservations Required call 568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net you must be present both days to receive your certificate. 04/26 Absecon Senior Center Rummikube Tournament 10:15am Sign up in advance at the front desk to avoid confusion and delays on tournament day 04/28 Galloway Senior Center 9am-noon AARP Defensive Driving Class. The cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for Non Members. Reservations Required call 568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net you must be present both days to receive your certificate. 04/28 Municipal Court Sessions 8:45am 04/28 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair Yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class
Absecon Senior Center open to all Atlantic County senior citizens (age 60+). Volunteers needed. Galloway Township residents: the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers who are interested in protecting and serve Galloway Township, and we are looking for members to help continue that tradition. No prior experience necessary; however, you must be 18 years old, be able to pass a physical, and a be able to complete a Firefighter training program within one year of joining (cost for training provided by company). If interested, please contact Chief Mackintosh at 609-287-1849 or send an email to Bayviewfire@gmail.com Galloway Township Mobile Pantry open to residents of Galloway Township the third Wednesday of Each Month from 10am to noon at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex to register and qualify bring a photocopy of a valid ID + one of the following: food stamp card, medicaid card, ssi/ssd award letter, county welfare ID, current pay stub, TANF OR WIC documentation, unemployment statement, current ID with name and address must be presented at each visit. Bring your own bags. Provided by the
HIRING: Galloway Township Police Department is currently hiring School Resource Officers (SRO). Minimum 20yrs of police experience is required. Certification as a Police Officer or SLEO (Special Law Enforcement Officer) required. School Resource Officer (SRO) or similar training preferred.Position is Part-time- 20-25 hours per weekSalary- $20.00 per hourAll applications are due by 12/15/2015. Galloway Township is an EOE.Applications can be completed by visiting the following www.PoliceApp.com/GallowayNJ Galloway Environmental Commision meets the first Tuesday of each month. Starting at 7pm in the Historical Room of the Municipal Complex Attention all home composters. The Galloway Township Office of Sustainability has composting units and rain barrels available for sale at cost. Contact bfiedler@gtnj.org Disabled American Veterans of Atlantic Cits Chapter #10 meets at the American Legion Hall NJ Ave in Absecon the First Friday of the Month 7:30-9pm Any interested veterans with a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to join the DAV. Galloway’s Operation Lifeline-Galloway Community Services, Senior Services and the Galloway Township Police Department would like to check on you. If you live alone and have a telephone, you are eligible. To participate you are required to Call the Police Department Non-Emergency line at 609-652-3705 by 10am daily to check in for the day. If you do not call, a call will be placed to your home. If there is no answer a patrol car will be dispatched to your home. You must notify the police department if you will not be at home or plan to be away and when you expect to return. If you have any questions or would like to register, please call Senior Services at 609-568-5073. Family Service Association’s PROJECT S.A.V.E. needs volunteers to provide companionship assistance to primary caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. You could make a difference in the lives of others and yourself by providing a few hours a week to relieve these caregivers of their stressful role. ContactDanielle at 609-652-1600 ext 2154 or 2252.
May 14th & 15th
Annual Mayfest at Historic Smithville Village There will be over 100 crafters, an international food court, music, kids activities, non-profit organizations and more! All of this on top of the over 60 shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel, train ride, paddleboats and antique arcades that are already located at the Village year round!
Annual Absecon Memorial Day Parade The Memorial Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30, Memorial Day at the Absecon American Legion, New Jersey and Mill Roads. The parade follows its familiar route. After the parade, a memorial tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. at Veterans Park. The American Legion will offer refreshments after the service. Individuals or organizations that would like to praticipate in the parade may call Charlie Rosenbaum, at 609-432-2661 or JoAnn Elco at 609-513-3709.
Supporting The Troops Assumption Regional Catholic School students made cards for service men and women. The Galloway Patriot was happy to help pass these along to a group of guys serving overseas in harms way. The guys were thrilled to receive such wonderful handmade cards and sent us some pictures.
NEW AMBULANCE TO PROVIDE SERVICES A new addition to Galloway’s emergency services fleet. Unit #R26-73 is a VCI Horton Remount. This truck served as an ambulance for FDNY in the City of New York. Hopefully the truck will be serving the residents and visitors of Galloway soon.
Cub Scout Pack 76 enjoyed a tour of The Galloway Township Police Department on February 27th guided by Officer Gary Brenner and Officer Brent Lopez. As part of the tour the scouts were able to meet K-9 Zito and watch a small demonstration. In the below pictures K-9 Zito captures our “bad guy” who was graciously played by Officer Brent Lopez.
VFW Memorial Post 9462 for the second year, Tarryn Slattery, won the Voice of Democracy Essay Competition. Tarryn is also the VFW District 16 Winner for the second year in a row. Conratulations Tarryn Slattery. picture: VFW District 16 Senior Vice Commander, John Humphreys, presents the District 16 VOD award to the District 16 winner, Tarryn Slattey, with her parents, James amd Patricia.
Galloway’s Children Hit The Books The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. In cities and towns across the nation, teachers, teenagers, librarians, politicians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents, and others develop NEA’s Read Across America activities to bring reading excitement to children of all ages. Governors, mayors, and other elected officials recognize the role reading plays in their communities with proclamations and floor statements. Athletes and actors issue reading challenges to young readers. And teachers and principals seem to be more than happy to dye their hair green or be duct-taped to a wall if it boosts their students’ reading. This year the Galloway Schools celebrated in style with games, dress up, wacky hair days and more. The Purpose of Read Across America is to motivate children to read which is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school. Great job to all the schools for their participation in such an important event.
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Officer Phil at Reeds Road Sergeant Kevin Welsh and Officer Carolyn Kelly helping with the Officer Phil Program at the Highland Academy and the Spring Tea Party / Easter Egg Hunt with the kindergarten kids at the Reeds Road School on March 24th.
Galloway PAL Basketball The Galloway Police Athletic League Championships took place Saturday, March 5th at the Galloway Township Middle School. PAL Vice President Kevin Kelly congratulated the teams. The teams are not affiliated with any particular school but the Galloway Police Athletic League uses the GTMS gym for their games. Congratulations to all that played this season.
Eagle Scout Project On Saturday March 19th Scout Swankoski was working on his Eagle Scout Project at the VFW on Philadelphia Ave in Egg Harbor city. Swankoski worked with John Garth Sr (retired U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt) on building a handicap access ramp. The VFW and the American Legion share the hall and the building needed a ramp. Way to go guys on Paying it Forward.
From The Desk of The Chief of Police Community Policing Programs Success
By now most of our parents should be seeing their elementary age children come home with their Ofc. Phil activity books. The program has been a huge success and I want to again thank the public and private schools for collaborating with the police department to make the assemblies run smoothly! The children are truly enjoying meeting the Galloway Police Officers and learning about the effects of bullying, responsibility and safety in a fun and interactive program. A special thanks to our Galloway Township businesses who made the activity books possible through advertisement donations. Up next Galloway Police returns DARE to our middle school and we have a lot more planned. Have a safe and happy Spring Break! Chief Donna Higbee
Galloway Library Events April 04/01-04/16 Children’s Art show Everyone is invited to see the creativity of our local students. 04/04 Coffee Cup Classic Theater 10:301:30pm Open to adults. Enjoy a cup of coffee, treats & a movie. Watch a film from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stay for a fun discussion. Feel free to bring your own cushion to get comfortable & make yourself at home! 04/05 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 04/06 Toddler Storytime 10-11am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 04/06 A Novel Idea Book Club 10:30-12pm Open to adults. If you enjoy reading, our monthly book club selections keep you coming back for more. You read the books, we provide tea & cookies. 04/06 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 04/07 Geronimo Stilton Book Party 6-7:30pm Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration required. Celebrate the newest book of the Geronimo Stilton series with fun activities & treats. 04/12 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 04/12 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination. 04/12 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but dropins are welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 04/13 Toddler Storytime 10-11am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 04/13 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 04/14 Teen Open Mic Poetry Night 6-8pm Open to ages 13-18. Registration requested. Participate in or listen to live poetry. 04/16 Scrabble Club 1-2pm Open to adults. Registration requested for either session. Enjoy an afternoon of wordplay with neighbors & friends. 04/19 The Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club 1:30-4pm Open to adults. Love to read? What does everyone love to do after reading a great or downright stinky book? TALK ABOUT IT! Chat & laugh about books you love, books you hate, and books you can’t live without.
in fun activities & eat snacks! 04/21 Sleepy Storytime 7-7:30pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration requested for each session. Listen to sweet bedtime stories before heading off to bed. Come in your jammies & don’t forget your blankie. 04/22 Earth Day Celebration 10:30-11:15am Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Join us for a special Earth Day storytime. Plant a flower that can be taken home or watch it grow at the library. 04/25 Keep Calm and Color 10-12pm Open to adults. Registration requested for either session. Experience the relaxing benefits of adult coloring. 04/26 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination. 04/26 Money Smart Kids Can Save Too. 6-7pm Suggested for ages 8-17. Representatives from TD Bank discuss how kids can save their own money. 04/26 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but dropins are welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 04/30 Saturday Afternoon Movie 2:30-5pm Open to all. Spend a Saturday afternoon watching a movie at the library. Light refreshments provided. 4/30: Hotel Transylvania 2 5/14: Goosebumps
GALLOWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR April 27 EARLY DISMISSAL, Staff Articulation
ROLAND ROGERS Monday, April 4 School Librarian Day Tuesday, April 5 FSA Meeting @8am Library Friday, April 22 Earth Day Wednesday, April 27 Administrative Professional’s Day Early Dismissal Day- Staff Articulation Thursday, April 28 Take Daughters/Sons to Work Day Monday, May 2 Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday, May 3 Teacher Appreciation Week FSA Meeting @8am Library Wednesday, May 4 Teacher Appreciation Week Thursday, May 5 Teacher Appreciation Week Friday, May 6 Teacher Appreciation Week School Nurse’s Day Monday, May 9 BOGO Book Sale Tuesday, May 10 BOGO Book Sale Wednesday, May 11 BOGO Book Sale Thursday, May 12 BOGO Book Sale Spring Concert & Spring EXPO 6pm Friday, May 13 BOGO Book Sale Friday, May 20 Educational Boss’ Day Thursday, May 26 Good Citizen End-of-Year Party Monday, May 30 No School- Memorial Day
04/20 The Be There or Be Square Wednesday Night I Love to Read Books Club 7-9pm Open to adults. Can’t attend the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club? The third Wednesday evening of the month book club is just what you are looking for. Like Tuesday’s club, there’s no required reading.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Wednesday, April 13-15 PARCC ELA Monday, April 18-20 PARCC Math Wednesday, April 27 Early Dismissal Wednesday, May 4 Jazz Band Concert 7pm Wednesday, May 25 NJ Ask Science Wednesday, May 25 Spring Concert 7pm Monday, May 30 School closed Memorial Day
04/21 Teen Corner 5:30-6:30pm Suggested for ages 13-17. Registration requested for each session. See what our new Teen Corner is all about. Talk about books & new technology, participate
Absegami High School Friday, April 1 End of third Marking Period Thursday, April 7 Marking Period 3 Report
Cards Posted Friday, April 8 6:30-10pm Mr. Absegami PAC Monday, April 11 DLM Testing Window PARCC Testing Window-Saturday, April 30 Monday, April 11 6:30-8:30pm Parent Information Meeting AHS Library Monday, April 11 Board of Education Mtg 7pm Monday, May 2 DLM Testing Window starts 8am AP Testing Chemistry / starts at noon AP Testing Psychology / starts at 7pm Board of education meetg OHS Tuesday, May 3 8am AP Testing computer science a/spanish language and culture / noon AP Testing Physics 1: Algebra Based Wednesday, May 4 8am AP Testing English Literature and Composition Thursday, May 5 8am AP Testing Calculus AB/ Calculus BC Friday, May 6 8am AP Testing United States History / noon AP Testing European History / 6:30pm Spring Dance Concert PAC Monday, May 9 8am AP Testing Biology/Music Theory / 2:40pm Department meeting PAC Tuesday, May 10 DLM Testing Window Starts at 8:00am AP Testing - United States Government and Politics Wednesday, May 11 8am AP Testing English Language and Composition / 6:30-8pm Spring Orientation and Magnet Night Absegami PAC / PTSO Meeting 7-8pm Thursday, May 12 noon AP testing Statistics Friday, May 13 AP Testing Saturday, May 14 5-10pm Prom Harrah’s Hotel and Casino Monday, May 16 AP Testing 2:40pm Tuesday, May 17 SEAC Meeting rm 302 6:30pm Wednesday, May 18 Spring Concert PAC 6:30pm Friday, May 20 Media Awards Night 6:30pm Monday, May 23 6:30-8:30pm Parent Information meeting AHS Library / Board of Education Meeting OHS 7pm Tuesday, May 24 Forensics Team Showcase Wednesday, May 25-26 NJBCT Thursday, May 26 Choir Awards Night 6pm PAC Friday, May 27 Reserved Day for Potential Emergency Closing Monday, May 30 School Closed Memorial Day
Egg Harbor City School District Monday, April 18 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:50pm dismissal Tuesday, April 19 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:50pm dismissal Wednesday, May 4 Board of Education Meeting 7pm Wednesday, May 11 Staff Development dismissal 12:50pm Monday, May 30 Memorial Day School Closed CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Friday, April 1 End of 3rd Marking Period 7:30am-1:30pm Blood drive gym Saturday, April 2 Community Blood Drive 9:30am-2:30pm Wednesday, April 6 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Thursday, April 7 Marking Period 3 Report Cards Posted, ASVAB Testing 7:30am, Crew Booster Meeting 7pm library Friday, April 8 Last day to register for SAT, Dance Spring Showcase PAC 6:30pm Saturday, April 9 ACT TEST - 9am-noon Pirate Princess Tea Party Cafe Commons Thursday, April 14 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Wednesday, April 19 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Thursday, April 21 College Awareness Night for Juniors 6:30pm - crew booster Meeting 7pm Friday, April 22 Student/Staff Talent Show 6:30pm Saturday, April 23 Boys LAX Breakfast Tuesday, April 26 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Wednesday, April 27 World Language Honor Society Inductions 6:30pm Friday, April 29 Progress reports emailed Spring Concert 6:30pm Saturday, April 30 IEEE Women’s Robot Challenge 9am-2pm Monday, May 2 DM Panthers Basketball 6:309pm Tuesday, May 3 South Jersey Select BB 6-8pm
Wednesday, May 4 DM Panthers Basketball 6:30-9pm / National Honor Society Induction PAC Thursday, May 5 Last Day to Register for SAT / Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm / South Jersey Select BB 6-8pm / Crew Booster Meeting Library 7pm Friday, May 6 Last Day to Register for ACT / Teen ARts Festival Hammonton Saturday, May 7 SAT TEST Tuesday, May 10 Spring Orientation Magnet Acceptance night 6:30-8pm Saturday, May 14 Seaview Country Club Prom 6:30-11pm / 11:30pm Project Prom Friday, May 20-22 Senior Class Trip Williamsburg Virginia Tuesday, May 24 Night of Broadway III PAC 6:30pm Wednesday, May 25 Media Eggies Award Ceremony PAC 6:30pm Thursday, May 26 Student of the Month Luncheon 11am Monday, May 30 School Closed Memorial Day
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workout motivation, and enhance our endurance. Experts believe that this is partly due to being distracted with the beat or lyrics. It may also be because we try to sync our bodies with the tempo. And while we tend to focus on the benefits of music during our workout session, there is some evidence that listening to music enhances post workout recovery. So keep the tunes playing!
The Power of Music and Your Health Scientists have found that music stimulates more parts of the brain than any other human function. Add to that, researchers are finding that we are so hard-wired to respond to music that there is potential in music’s power to impact our physical and mental health as well as the way we learn. Powerful, indeed! Studies also suggest that someday music may even help patients heal from Parkinson’s disease or a stroke. Musicians have an innate understanding of how musical sound interacts with our bodies -- recognizing sound impacts our bodies in a way no other art (or science) does. Some have contended we live in a very visual world and that what we see is powerful – but we are reminded that the latest scientific evidence reveals that the ear, which we now know is active in the womb and in the final times of life, has an advantage over the eye. Facts are utilizing this wonderful tool will help us live a healthier life and make demanding times in our life a little more manageable.
Dr. Nina’s What You Need To Know: About The Health Benefits of Music Stress Buster When we are stressed, our body releases the hormone cortisol which prepares us for “fight or flight.” It increases our blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar levels, and decreases our digestive tract function. And when stress becomes chronic, it can increase our risk for a number of chronic illnesses and premature death. Recent studies have shown that listening to music can put a damper on stress. Researchers from the Department of Psychiatry from The University of Alabama, found that it actually affects our brain waves and promote a calm meditative state (alternatively, faster beats stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat and can sharpen concentration and produce more alert thinking). A calm meditative state in turn can decrease cortisol levels. Pain Relief It has been hypothesized that because music distracts our attention from pain and can relax us, it may alter our brain’s neural pathways that are associated with the perception of their pain. In a study of people with fibromyalgia—a disease characterized by severe total body pain—those who listened to music once a day for four weeks experienced significantly less pain and depressive symptoms compared to those who did not. And, too, there have been studies that have shown that when patients listen to music before, during, and after surgery, they experience less pain from their procedure. Immune Function Music has played a role in healing rituals for centuries. Today, we are starting to understand how tunes and notes can directly enhance our immune system. In a study from Wilkes University, researchers found that when students listened to soothing music, their levels of IgA—a type of antibody that is present on mucosal surfaces such as nostrils, mouth, lungs—increased. IgA is often referred to as the immune system’s first line of defense. In another study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate school, listening to music for sixty minutes was shown to increase the level of natural killer (NK) cell activity. These immune cells have the important job of attacking bacteria, infected cells, and even cancer. Now that’s music to my ears. Help us get our ZZZ’s Music has been shown to improve sleep quality and duration, as well as reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and sleep disturbances. Some of the theories as to why this occurs include: it helps our body relax, calms our mind when it is racing, and serves as white noise (steady sound used to mask unwanted sounds). Listening to tunes to treat insomnia—as opposed to medications--serves as a cheap, convenient method without side-effects. And it appears that not all music is created equal when it comes to improving sleep. In a study by the University of Toronto, researchers found that classical music with slow rhythmic patterns (similar to ones that are effective against stress) helped people get to sleep fasters and for longer. Facilitate Learning Listening to tune engages many of the same areas of the brain that are involved in language processing, memory, and other critical thinking skills that are necessary for academic success. One study showed that students who participated in music programs scored 63 points higher on the verbal and 44 points higher on the math sections of the SATs compared to students with no music participation. Patient care Hospitals and healthcare settings have begun to appreciate—and incorporate—music in patient care areas. It can create a calm, personal atmosphere and block out some of the disturbances that surround them. One study showed that listening to music before surgery may be more effective than drugs when it comes to reducing anxiety! The reason behind this mimics the method in which it decreases stress and insomnia—a slow rhythm syncs with brainwaves and induces a meditative state. Exercise Harder Numerous studies have shown that listening to music can help us run faster, bike harder, boost
Funeral Services For Veterans Our veterans deserve to be honored when they are laid to rest. The Absecon-Galloway VFW Honor Guard and the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team provide free military funeral services for United States Military Veterans. For additional information please call 609-780.7432 or visit
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SPAM-A-LOT ROCKS ABSEGAMI
In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” this outrageous parody tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and has been called “The best new musical to open” by The New York Times. While embarking on their quest for the Holy Grail, the Knights encounter flying cows, killer rabbits, and taunting Frenchmen while performing heart-stopping musical numbers. On March 11th through March 13th the Absegami High School Emanon Players did just that! They rocked the stage with stellar performances that only Absegami High School Emanon Players are known for. Each and every character played to its fullest. This could not have been done better. Laughter filled the audience with each scene. These talented young actors truly perform with great appreciation for the role they’ve been given. Well done to Chip Garrison and the Emanon Players at Absegami High School for another great performance.
PEN PAL VISITS 2nd GRADERS Mrs. McAvoy’s and Ms. Stawinski’s class at Reeds Road Elementary School has been pen pals with Brian McCarron who is in the Coast Guard. The class has written to him while he was in both Hawaii and Alaska. On March 21st Mr. McCarron came to meet the class and presented them with two gifts. One was a beautiful frame with pictures of his crew and ship, The Cutter Sherman. The other gift was a real life buoy that he had everyone on his ship signed especially for the 2nd grade class. The class was able to ask Mr. McCarron many questions about his life in the Coast Guard. The 2nd graders were very fortunate to have this very special guest visit them!
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A Thank You Letter From Galloway Resident Deena Moran to Galloway PD January 20th, 2016 was a beautiful sunny day and just like any other average day. I picked up my daughter from school and headed to my home. Noticing right away that my front door was wide open, I cautiously approached only to find all the pieces of my door frame and hardware lying on the floor inside. I immediately felt a wave of fear come over me. I called the Galloway Police Department and they arrived in no time flat! With their guns drawn like you see in a movie, they entered my house to see if anyone was still there. I saw firsthand how brave these police officers really are. They enter not knowing what they are going to find and they do this every day! Thank God for them! The detectives showed up immediately as well and began fingerprinting and investigating and asked me a multitude of questions. Nothing was really disturbed; however the person or persons that robbed my house had put my precious dog outside in my back yard. Thankfully she was not harmed. When we went into our master bedroom, I noticed that the tray out of my jewelry box on my dresser was taken as well as multiple boxes in my top drawer. My daughter’s ipad was also stolen which was on my bed. They were able to steal many sentimental things from me including all my wedding rings. They also stole our sense of security and showed my children what evil lives in the world. We are a strong family and have moved on but we are forever changed. Not only did this affect us but our families as well. They have not caught the person that actually robbed our home, but they did arrest the person that pawned some of my items in Atlantic City. It is an open investigation. Our family wanted to publicly thank the Galloway Police Department for their excellent work in retrieving some of my things especially my engagement ring and for doing outstanding work. Detective Schroer and his partner were excellent and even drove 2 hours away to retrieve my jewelry. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! When I look down at my engagement ring I look at it differently now. It means so much more to me and is a symbol of strength and reminds me also how my family was there for me.