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ultural Connections: Eastern European Artists from the Greater Trenton Area” is a two-month Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie exhibition highlighting the work of regional artists with Eastern European backgrounds. The exhibition, featuring the work of 10 artists, opens Saturday, April 5, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. It will be on view through June 8, with an Artists Talk scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. Also related to the show is a Pysanky Ukrainian Easter egg workshop Thursday, April 19, 6 to 9 p.m., led by artist Basia Andrusko of Yardley, Pennsylvania.

The artists of Cultural Connections are: Marina Ahun is a Princeton-based artist known in part for her watercolors that explore the architecture of Princeton, Trenton, and New York City. She was born in Soviet Russia, studied at the Imperial Academy of fine Arts in St. Petersburg, and is the licensed and commissioned artist for Princeton University.

Irena Gobernik is a wood and mixed media sculptor in Princeton. She was born in Kazakhstan and studied mathematics at Novosibirsk State University

TRENTON ARTS in Siberian Russia during the Soviet era.

The former co-owner of the Dalet Gallery in Philadelphia, she specializes in small wood sculptures reflective of her Jewish heritage and marionette portraits. (Her journey in world of puppetry is chronicled in a January 11, 2023, article from U.S. 1 Newspaper, “Magic of Puppetry Meets a Mission to Help Ukraine.”)

Olga Gobernik-Kon describes her expressive and colorful work as “painting in glass.” Born in Kazakhstan and a resident of Princeton and Israel, her art is in several private international collections, in the recent Smithsonian Craft Show (2024) and American Craft Made in Baltimore (2025), and in an exhibition with noted Philadelphia Magic Garden creator Isaiah Zagar at her mother’s Dalet Gallery in Philadelphia.

Adriana Groza is a painter known for vibrant, fluid, and organic works that capture natural rhythms. Based in Hamilton, the artist is a native of Transylvania, Romania. A participant in art festivals in the Middle Atlantic region, she has exhibited in group shows in Trenton and is a member of the Princeton Arts Collective.

Jadwiga (Heidi) Jedrzejczyk is the Polish-born member of a family of art-

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Tatiana Oles is a Moldova-born artist living and working in Princeton. A member of the Princeton Makes artists collective, she began her career as a decorative and pictorial artist but now works in a variety of approaches and mediums, ranging from watercolors to fabric, wood, and glass. She studied at the Academic School of Fine Arts in Moldova’s capital city, Chisinau.

Asia Popinski, a native of Poland, is a painter, photographer, and trained psychotherapist based in Pennington. The subject of a solo exhibition at Trenton Social, she has also exhibited at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, Pennsylvania Center for Photography, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the recipient of first place competitions sponsored by Princeton Magazine and Mercer County.

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‘Strength Is Always Within You’ by Adriana Groza. from Gdansk, Poland. A member of the Polish American Photographers Club, his work has been on view at the Dominican Monastery in Gdansk, Polish Consulate in New York, Artists of Yardley Arts Center, Philadelphia Sketch Club, and the Trenton City Museum, and the New Hope Arts Center. He is married to artist Ewa Zeller.

Leonid (Leo) Vayn, a Princeton photographer and documentary filmmaker, spent his early life in the Soviet Union during World War II. After business

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RWJUH Hamilton April Healthy Living / Community Education Programs CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, Apr. 2; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS Mondays, Apr. 7 & Apr. 21; 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS Mondays, Apr. 7 & Apr. 21; 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Tuesday, Apr. 8; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Apr. 15; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Apr. 16; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Apr. 1; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.2836 to confirm attendance.

THE AARP DRIVING COURSE

Monday, Apr. 7; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Bring your NJ or PA driver’s license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card;

$25 for nonmembers. Bring cash (exact change) or check (payable to “AARP”) with you on the day of the class.

“WII” ARE POWERED GAME TIME

Thursday, Apr. 10; 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Apr. 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, and learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices.

Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes. These sessions will occur the 2nd Monday (daytime) and 4th Tuesday (evening) monthly.

MISCONCEPTIONS VS. LIFESAVING REALITIES OF ORGAN DONATION Tuesday, Apr. 15; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Did you know one organ donor can save eight lives and help 75 more by donating tissue and corneas? Adults 18 and older can register to be organ and tissue donors, regardless of medical history or age. Join the NJ Sharing Network and Tim Ryan, MSN, RN, CEN, Nursing Professional Development

Practitioner, CPDIR, RWJUH Hamilton, for this informative talk.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

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GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

This group is a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community.

Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated

by RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson PanikowskiBerry, Occupational Therapist.

Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

SPRING SMOOTHIE

Tuesday, Apr. 15; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence.

To register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.

CAN OTC HEARING AIDS WORK FOR ME? Wednesday, Apr. 16; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, as she talks about the availability of OTC hearing aids and who can benefit from them.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Apr. 16; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

HERBS TO HELP PROMOTE RESTFUL SLEEP

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Explore how herbs can support your mind and body to ease into restful sleep. You’ll learn about seven herbs that promote sleep and how to incorporate them into your nightly routine. Sample a tasty oxymel (a sweet-sour herbal syrup) and make a sleep oxymel to take home. Fee: $20

HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

Wednesday, Apr. 23; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join our bimonthly nutrition education class about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition, learn tips for meal planning and preparation, and explore recipes.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, Apr. 23; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a

Tuesday, Apr. 29; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to make quick, delicious, and nutritious smoothies. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, quick meal, a post-workout snack, or a healthy dessert, smoothies are a fantastic option.

HEARING AND BALANCE SCREENINGS

Wednesday, Apr. 30; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for these free screenings. These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. To schedule your required appointment, call 609-245-7390. Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.

SPEAK, LISTEN, CONNECT: THE KEYS TO MEANINGFUL & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Wednesday, Apr. 30; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to express yourself with clarity, listen with empathy, and navigate tough conversations with confidence. Whether in love, friendships, or work, discover practical tools to build deeper, more meaningful connections. Walk away with communication skills that transform the way you relate to others. Fee: $15 *All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

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Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

TAI CHI

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A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different.

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LUNCH & LEARN: TREATING COMPLEX GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS Thursday, Apr. 10; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about advanced gastrointestinal care and the latest specialized techniques and equipment being used to diagnose and treat complex GI conditions from our experts, Christopher Chum, DO, Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, and Imran Fayyaz, MD, Board Certified in Gastroenterology, President, RWJUH Hamilton Medical Staff and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH Friday, Apr. 11; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HEALTH CARE WITH KENNEDY GANTI, MD

boost your energy, connect with nature, explore art and meet new people. Member attendees are invited to enjoy GFS for the remainder of the day.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health care. Join Kennedy Ganti, MD, FAAFP, FHELA, Regional VP of Health Informatics, RWJBarnabas Health, and Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, for a discussion about AI and how it can improve your health.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOUR RETIREMENT

Wednesday, Apr. 23; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 25; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Haag, Executive Director, NAMI Mercer, will lead this discussion on aging. Aging well isn’t about defying time – it’s about embracing it with grace and gusto.

Together, let’s explore the landscape of mental wellbeing in later life.

Thursday, Apr. 17; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Apr. 24; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Learn strategies to help you maximize your Social Security benefits.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THOSE GOLDEN YEARS WITH NAMI MERCER A BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM: GROUNDS Tuesday, Apr. 29; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

FOR SCULPTURE WELLNESS WALK, Reaching our “golden years” brings a myriad of life RWJUH HAMILTON changes – some joyous and some challenging. Janet Grounds for Sculpture welcomes us for their Wellness Walk! Whether you are a fast or slower walker, there will be a group for you. Join us to

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successes in the United States, he has dedicated himself to photography and to the Tsal Kaplun Foundation, created to preserve Jewish Culture and Heritage in the former Soviet Union. He and his wife, Irena Gorbernik, actively present exhibitions and concerts featuring work by Eastern European artists in Princeton.

Ewa Zeller is a Polish-born painter living in Trenton. She studied in both Warsaw and New York and has had solo exhibitions at the former Druch Studio Gallery in Trenton, PII Gallery in Philadelphia, and the Skulski-Polish Art Center in Clark. Her work can be found in several public collections, including the Vatican’s Foundation of John Paul II and Trenton City Museum. In addition to being a painter, she is a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition was developed by Trenton Museum Society exhibition committee members Liz and Dan Aubrey. Liz Aubrey is an active state artist and exhibitions curator. Dan Aubrey — former Downtowner editor — is a journalist, playwright, and arts coordinator. Currently living in Bordentown, the two are known for their longtime involvement in creating art projects in New Jersey’s capital city. The exhibition was designed to highlight the existence of artists active in aesthetic traditions outside those of

Western Europe and to build awareness and artistic dialogue.

This Cultural Connections show will launch a series of exhibitions highlighting various artistic traditions and practices in the region. Learn more or at ellarslie.org/cultural-connections or by calling 609-989-1191.

Trenton City Museum in Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton.

Open Thursdays through Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Free; donations welcome. ellarslie.org or 609-989-1191.

Music video contest seeks visions of Trenton’s future

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20 East State, a Trenton organization dedicated to transforming the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton into a multi-use community gathering place, is holding a Music Video Contest, designed to spotlight vibrant musical talent and spark imaginative visions of the city’s future. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, May 2.

This year’s music video contest builds upon the momentum of last year’s logo competition, in which nearly 600 community members cast votes for their favorite logo design, resulting in a dynamic new logo that continues to represent the proj-

ect.

“Last year, we tapped into the incredible talent of our visual artists,” said Molly Dykstra, project leader. “This year, we’re inviting musicians, videographers, and storytellers to envision what the future of our city looks like — and share it through music and film.”

The 120 East State Music Video Contest challenges artists to create a compelling three-minute music video exploring the theme of envisioning what a vibrant, thriving future looks like for the city of Trenton. Through music and video, tell a story of hope, possibility, and transformation — highlighting the people, places, dreams, and ideas that can shape a better tomorrow for the city.

Submissions that are creative, uplifting, and visionary are encouraged. This is your opportunity to shine a light on the future you believe Trenton deserves — through your lyrics, sound, visuals, and storytelling. Whether your video is poetic, powerful, celebratory, experimental, or community-centered, it’s an opportunity share a unique perspective on where Trenton is headed with the broader community.

Submissions will be judged across three categories: the People’s Choice Award, chosen by public vote; the Artist’s Choice Award, selected by a panel of judges from Trenton’s arts community;

120 East State’s logo was the result of a previous community contest. and the Board’s Choice Award, chosen by members of the 120 East State Board.

Thanks to a community benefactor, cash prizes will be awarded to each first place winner. In addition, all winning videos will be featured on 120 East State’s website, digital channels, and YouTube platform.

The contest is part of 120 East State’s Steeple Center Project, an initiative to transform the First Presbyterian Church into a community center for arts, culture, education, and economic development.

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Accomplished Breast Surgeons Join Cancer Specialists at Capital Health Dr. Yi Huang and Dr. Jenna Mancinelli, fellowship trained breast surgeons who specialize in surgical care for benign and malignant breast diseases, have joined Capital Health as part of its Cancer Center and Center for Comprehensive Breast Care.

As part of Capital Health Cancer Center and Capital Health Surgical Group – Breast Surgery, they offer office appointments in Pennington, New Jersey and Newtown, Pennsylvania and offer advanced treatments for breast cancer, skin-sparing/nipple-sparing mastectomies, and oncoplastic and hidden scar procedures.

“Capital Health is known for providing women in our region the best possible treatment for breast cancer and other breast health conditions,” said DR. YI HUANG, who joins as medical director of the Center for Comprehensive Breast Care. “Our nationally accredited program is designed to inspire confidence in our patients, and I’m excited to work with Dr. Mancinelli and lead an expansive team that includes radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, rehabilitation services, and other support services.”

Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Huang was a breast surgeon and director of the breast program at Jefferson Health – Northeast in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After finishing her general surgery residency at Northwell North Shore – Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Manhasset, New York, where she served as Chief Resident, Dr. Huang completed her fellowship in breast surgical

oncology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, where she trained with national leaders in the field of breast surgery.

As medical director of Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, she leads a multidisciplinary team to create personalized care plans for each patient.

DR. JENNA MANCINELLI completed her general surgery residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she served as Chief Resident. She completed breast surgical oncology fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Outside the clinical setting, Dr. Mancinelli was Academic Chief Resident for General Surgery at PCOM, where she developed a new curriculum for the general surgery residency program that incorporated the fundamentals of surgical training, simulation, wellness, professional development, and research education.

Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, part of Capital Health Cancer Center, offers a complete range of personalized breast care programs and services — from advanced genetic and diagnostic testing to leading edge surgical, medical and radiation oncologic care — all at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. To make an office appointment with Dr. Huang or Dr. Mancinelli in Pennington or Newtown, call 609.537.6700 or visit capitalhealthcancer.org/appointment.

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Capital Health Meets International Standards for Surgical Excellence Eleven surgeons and five areas of focus at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell have achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for their high standards and commitment to the delivery of quality patient care and safety across a range of surgical specialties.

Capital Health physicians received the SRC Surgeon of Excellence designation in five areas of specialization, including:

Colorectal Surgery … Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Minimally Invasive Gynecology … Robert Berk, MD, FACOG

Minimally Invasive Surgery … Jooyeun Chung,MD

Robotic Surgery … Jooyeun Chung, MD

… Donald DeBrakeleer, DO

… Donald DeBrakeleer, DO

… Joseph DellaCroce, MD,

… Meghan Patel, MD, FACOG

… Joseph DellaCroce, MD, FACS

… Kira Przybylko, MD, FACOG

… Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, MD,

… Audrey Tashjian, MD, FACOG … Joyce Varughese, MD, FACOG Hernia Surgery … Joseph DellaCroce, MD, FACS

… Anne Walker, MD, FACOG

… Michael Kalina, DO, FACOS, FACS

Programs at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell that received SRC’s Center of Excellence accreditation include Colorectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.

“Being accredited by the SRC means that our qualifying surgeons, programs, and centers meet national and international standards for surgical excellence,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief physician executive of Capital Health. “We have spent years recruiting and building high quality programs in a number of

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FACS, FASCRS … Michael Kalina, DO, FACOS, FACS … Kira Przybylko, MD, FACOG

FACS … Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, MD, FACS, FASCRS … Joyce Varughese, MD, FACOG … Anne Walker, MD, FACOG

… Audrey Tashjian, MD, FACOG … Joyce Varughese, MD, FACOG … Anne Walker, MD, FACOG specialties, and this recognition lets our community know about the advanced expertise and high quality that Capital Health is devoted to providing.”

Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet proven standards.

To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org.

Grants from Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative Support Improvements to Local Businesses As part of its effort to invest in the community surrounding Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) on Brunswick Avenue in Trenton, Capital Health has awarded grants totaling nearly $50,000 to seven local small businesses through its Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI). Recognizing the power of local businesses and their vital role in the community served by Capital Health, the TNI Thrives Business Grant Program supports and promotes the growth and success of entrepreneurs in North Trenton.

The inaugural recipients of TNI Thrives Business Grants are MBM Fashion Variety, Mendez Auto Repair, Seafood #1, New Way Deli, New Religion Barber Shop, Ronnie’s Room LLC, and Stylez from the Heart. Business owners will apply their respective grants to fund important needs like employee training, equipment upgrades, expansion, and repairs, all of which promote local growth as well as a safer and more prosperous community.

“Trenton has been Capital Health’s home for more than 125 years, so we believe our responsibility to the community extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and medical offices,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Our day-to-day work focuses on delivering services that are critical to the health of our patients, but we know good health requires a holistic approach.

TNI focuses on delivering innovative programs like the TNI Thrives Business Grants to help local businesses flourish and create safer and healthier environments for the residents they serve.”

“As someone who grew up here, our commitment to the neighborhoods surrounding Capital Health Regional Medical

Center and the broader Trenton community is especially meaningful to me,” said Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Capital Healthcare Inc. “By investing in the future of Trenton and its residents, TNI programs like this will have a lasting positive impact on the community and the city as a whole.”

Capital Health launched the Trenton Neighborhood Initiative in 2021. With implementation partner Trenton Health Team, and many other community partners, TNI works to address the social determinants that influence the health of Trenton residents. The TNI Thrives Business Grant Program is a key part of the initiative’s Work pillar, which also includes scholarship programs, workshops to connect local entrepreneurs to educational resources, and networking opportunities for business owners.

In addition to Capital Health’s significant investment, TNI’s $10 million investment in Trenton is generously supported by Allied Universal, Bank of America, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Investors Bank, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Labcorp Foundation, Citizens Bank Philanthropic Foundation, the George H. Sands and Estelle M. Sands Foundation, Sodexo, the Wawa Foundation, PSEG Foundation, OceanFirst Foundation, Church and Dwight Employee Fund, and many other corporate and private foundation partners.

Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative seeks to advance neighborhood revitalization and support residents in realizing their vision for a healthier, more equitable Trenton.

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Capital Health First in Mercer and Bucks Counties to Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Stress Urinary Incontinence Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health is the first and only practice in Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania to offer Bulkamid, a safe and effective minimally invasive option for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Capital Health has been designated as a Bulkamid Center of Excellence in recognition of their staff’s experience, expertise with the procedure, the quality of positive patient outcomes, and their commitment to improving the patient experience.

“One in three women experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI) as they age, often during or after pregnancy,” said DR. DONALD DEBRAKELEER, director of Urogynecology at Capital Health. “Weakness in the pelvic floor prevents the urethra from closing fully, which can allow urine to leak during everyday activities such as coughing, laughing, or lifting an object. Bulkamid is an exciting minimally invasive approach that has the potential to improve the long-term quality of life for patients who were not helped by previous surgical treatment options.”

Bulkamid is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and manufactured by Axonics, Inc., a medical technology company that develops minimally invasive products to treat bladder and

bowel dysfunction. To help alleviate SUI symptoms, the team at Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health inject a soft, water-based gel, into the urethral wall to support the urethra’s closing mechanism and provide better control of urination.

Administering the gel is a simple process involving just three to four small injections that take about 15 minutes to complete. It is all performed under local anesthesia or light sedation, and as with any minimally invasive procedures, most patients experience a fairly short recovery time with less risk of serious complications than surgery. The long-lasting Bulkamid gel is clinically proven to provide safe and effective symptom relief for at least seven years.

Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health follows national guidelines and state-of-the-art best practices to accurately diagnose and treat conditions and help patients experiencing bladder, bowel, pelvic pain or sexual health issues.

With office locations in Lawrenceville, NJ and Newtown, PA, the multidisciplinary team of clinicians—including specialists in urogynecology, gynecology, urology, colorectal health, physical therapy and behavioral health—all work closely to carefully coordinate care and develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored specifically to each patient. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/pelvichealth or call 609-303-4474 to schedule an appointment.

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Location: Zoom Meeting Are you experiencing pain in your pelvic area during sex, personal care, or urination/bowel movements? It’s time to advocate for yourself! Join Kathie Olson, nurse practitioner and program director for Capital Health’s Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health, to learn strategies for living your life without pelvic pain. Kathie will be joined by Rachel Hannum-Grinstead, a licensed pelvic health therapist, who will discuss the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. All genders are welcome!

Register for this event at capitalhealth.org/events.

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The organization’s efforts are backed by a mission to cultivate creativity, elevate local voices, and reimagine possibilities for Trenton’s future.

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Art All Night set to return to Trenton War Memorial

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renton’s 24-hour arts and culture event, Art All Night, is set to return in 2025 at the War Memorial, marking another year of celebrating the city’s artistic legacy.

Hosted by Artworks Trenton, the event promises to blend creativity, history and innovation, and will feature a lineup of community-centered programming in the lead-up to the main event.

Ahead of the festival, Artworks Trenton will host several programs that highlight Trenton’s rich cultural history. The exact dates for Art All Night 2025 have not yet been announced.

On Saturday, April 5, from 5 to 9 p.m., the organization presents “The People’s Theatre: A Tribute to Don Evans & The Players Company,” a free play reading

Art All Night will return to the Trenton War Memorial in 2025 under the leadership of new creative director Kenny Bullock. featuring performances by Todd Evans, Jamirah Heyward, and Brian Edwards, followed by a discussion about Evans’ impact on the Trenton theater community.

On Saturday, April 12, from 2 to 6 p.m.

“The Stories We Choose to Tell” brings together Voices of the Block and Artworks Trenton for an Art All Night preview event, including a communal meal

and a storytelling exploration through collage and shared identities. In advance of the event, stories, pictures, videos, and articles about the arts in Trenton can be submitted online at artworkstrenton. org/events/the-stories-we-choose-toshare.

Artworks Trenton’s Managing Director Craig Shofed recently introduced

Kenny Bullock as the organization’s new creative director. Bullock, a longtime contributor to Art All Night, expressed enthusiasm for her new role.

“I am extremely excited to explore what it looks like to collaborate with a new team on such a nostalgic event for me,” Bullock said. “My goal is to pay homage to the community’s history, recognizing the work that has been done through the years while also adding a little razzle dazzle to the patron experience.”

“I have had the pleasure of watching Kenny Bullock present a vision of AAN that introduces the community at large to the rich history of artists that have grown up to represent Trenton,” said Shofed. “I am so very proud that I heard the word ‘Yes’ from her when Artworks Trenton asked her to take up the mantle of creative director.”

As anticipation builds for the 2025 event, Artworks Trenton will soon reveal the official theme of Art All Night.

The organization encourages community members to participate, donate, and support the festival to ensure it remains free and accessible to all.

Sponsorship and donation opportunities are available at artallnighttrenton. org, and interested parties can contact Craig Shofed at director@artworkstrenton.org.

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Wednesday April 2

Morning Movies: The Fall Guy, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib.org. Rated PG-13. 10 a.m. to noon.

Friday April 4

The Gab Cinque Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza. www.coopersnj.com. East Coast rock band with special guest DJ John Rossi. Tickets via EventBrite, $10 and up. 9 p.m.

One Voice, Many Sounds Gala, Capital Harmony Works, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. capitalharmony.works. Celebration of decades of music making in Trenton and honoring individuals who have helped shape the nonprofit’s history. Honorees are Tanice Fitzpatrick, spirit of service award; Gloria Bethea, community impact award; and Ronnie Ragen, founding legacy award. Register. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Trenton Makes Improv 9 - Wet Elevator, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street. www.passagetheatre.org. Two hours of made-up-on-the-spot entertainment. Register. $15. 7:45 p.m.

Saturday April 5

Cultural Connections: Eastern European Artists of the Trenton Area, Ellarslie Museum, Cadwalader Park. ellarslie.org/friends. First day and opening reception for exhibit showcasing the work of 10 Trenton-area artists active in aesthetic traditions outside those of Western Europe. On view through June 8. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The People’s Theatre: A Tribute to Don Evan’s and the Players Company, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley. www.artworkstrenton.org. Play reading honoring playwright Don Evans, featuring performances by Todd Evans, Jamirah Heyward, and Brian Edwards, followed by a discussion about Evans’ impact on the Trenton theater community. Free. 5 to 9 p.m.

Afternoon Movies: Oliver & Company, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street. www. trentonlib.org. Rated G. Noon to 2 p.m.

The Discoteks Band and DJ Randy Moats, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza. www.coopersnj. com. Tickets via EventBrite, $15 and up, with packages including buffet dinner. 8 p.m.

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Wednesday April 9

Morning Movies: The Meg, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib. org. Rated PG-13. 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday April 10

Open Jazz Jam, Mercer County Community College James Kerney Campus, Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street. Sessions led by MCCC faculty Jim Holton (piano), Joe Falcey (drums), and Scott Hornick (bass) are open to all. 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Lovelight, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza. www.coopersnj.com. Grateful Dead tribute with Pete Tonti on guitar and vocals. Reservations recommended. 7 p.m.

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Afternoon Movies: Robin Hood, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib.org. Rated G. Noon to 2 p.m.

The Stories We Choose to Teall, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, 609-394-9436. www.artworkstrenton.org. A communal meal and storytelling exploration through collage and shared identities. Free. 2 to 6 p.m.

Drama & Irony, Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, Patriots Theater at War Memorial. www. capitalphilharmonic.org. Sandro Naglia conducts Rossini Overture from “An Italian in Algiers”; Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor K 466; and Beethoven Symphony no. 4. Pre-concert lecture at 6:15 p.m. Trenton Music Makers preconcert “curtain raiser” at 6:45 p.m. $30 to $50.

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Brown Sugar, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. Rolling Stones tribute with DJ Frank Oliveti. Reservations recommended. 7 p.m.

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Morning Movies: Conclave, Trenton Free public library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib. org. Rated PG. 10 a.m. to noon.

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Morning Movies: dune, Trenton Free public library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib. org. Rated PG-13. 10 a.m. to noon.

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Earth Day & Ecosystems Family Event, new Jersey state Museum, 205 West State Street. www. statemuseum.nj.gov. Celebrate Earth Day and the new exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey.” Enjoy hands-on activities, talks, urban birdwatching, and more. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

sunday april 27

Edward H. Stokes & Photography of the Mid19th Century, William Trent House, 15 Market Street. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Illustrated lecture by Gary Saretzky explores both the early history of photography in Trenton and the life of Edward H. Stokes, who became one of the wealthiest men in Trenton. Free. 2 p.m.

Wednesday april 30

Morning Movies: Twisters, Trenton Free public library, 120 Academy Street. www.trentonlib. org. Rated PG-13. 10 a.m. to noon.

Important Notice to Voters from the Office of the

Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, Esq.

Under NJ Law,

Voters who have not voted by mail in 4 years will be removed from the automatic ballot mailing list.

This will not affect voter registration status and you can still vote early or at the polls.

If you would like to vote by mail, please submit a new application by visiting mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk For assistance, please contact our office at (609) 989-6494 or email mercervotes@mercercounty.org.

Thanks for Voting!

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VOTE BY MAIL NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS If you are a qualified and registered voter of New Jersey who wants to vote by mail in the Primary Election to be held on June 10, 2025, the following applies: • You must be registered as a Democrat or Republican by no later than June 3, 2025 to be able to receive a mail-in ballot.

• You must complete the application form below and send it to the county clerk where you reside or write or apply in person to the county clerk where you reside to request a mail-in ballot.

• The name, address, and signature of any person who has assisted you to complete the mail-in ballot application must be provided on the application, and you must sign and date the application.

• No person may serve as an authorized messenger

or bearer for more than three qualified voters in an election but a person may serve as such for up to five qualified voters in an election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the messenger or bearer.

• No person who is a candidate in the election for which the voter requests a mail-in ballot may provide any assistance in the completion of the ballot or serve as an authorized messenger or bearer.

• A person who applies for a mail-in ballot must submit his or her application so that it is received at least seven days before the election, but such person may request an application in person from the county clerk up to 3 p.m. of the day before the election.

• Voters who want to vote by mail in all future

elections will, after their initial request and without further action on their part, be provided with a mail-in ballot until the voter requests otherwise in writing.

• Application forms may be obtained by applying to the undersigned either in writing or by telephone.

Or the application form provided below may be completed and forwarded to the undersigned.

• If you are currently signed up to receive mail-in ballots, but wish to now vote at the polls, either on Election Day or before, in accordance with NJ’s new “Early Voting” law, you must first opt out of vote by mail by notifying the county clerk in writing at the address below. You may find a form for removal from the permanent list on the Mercer County Clerk’s website at https://www.mercercounty.org/ government/county-clerk/elections.

Dated: April 8, 2025, Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County Clerk, 209 S. Broad St., Election Dept., P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650, 609-989-6495

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