HoVal takes second straight tennis title
BY RICH FISHER
It was coming down to the wire of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II semifinals between 2nd-seeded Manasquan and defending champion, 3rdseeded Hopewell Valley Central High.
The pressure was immense and the match had yet to be decided when first doubles team Kaito Mahon and Andrew Hou got locked in a tiebreaker.
During an end change break, Warriors coach Ryan Ritchey called his duo over to discuss strategy, so Hopewell coach Dave Burchell did likewise.
“They said, ‘What do you want to tell us?’” Burchell recalled. “I said ‘Nothing, but their coach is talking to his kids so I wanted to make it look like I was coaching you.’”
The players broke out laughing, the tension was shattered and they went on to win the tiebreaker 10-6.
“That’s all you can do,” Burchell said, “is have that demeanor and disposition.”
Throw in talent and you’ve got it made. After beating Manasquan, the Bulldogs went on to win their second straight state title, sealing it with a 3-2 win over Haddonfield in the
Group II final.
After never winning a state title in 50 years of coaching, Burchell now has two straight. This one wasn’t a surprise, since Hopewell only graduated its first singles player last year. But it was hardly automatic as the ’Dogs had to grind out 3-2 wins in the sectional and state finals.
“Obviously it’s never easy to win a state championship,” said Zach Weisenfeld, the team’s only senior starter who paired with Manas Sinha at second doubles. “We had a confident group. We had a large portion of the team coming back which was pretty helpful. A lot of us had been in that position, so we were optimistic.”
Asked to compare the significance of each title, Weisenfeld said: “They were both pretty exciting in their own ways. Last year, none of us scratched the surface before that. This year was remarkable in that a lot of people thought we’d slip because we lost our first singles player. But a lot of people showed we had a good team.”
HoVal lacrosse makes history with first state title for a CVC team
how far would you go if they were sick?
BY RICH FISHER
Hopewell finished 19-6 against a loaded schedule that included top-flight teams in and out of the Colonial Valley Conference. That certainly helped
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After losing in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II semifinals, quarterfinals, and semifinals the previous three seasons, Hopewell Valley Central High’s lacrosse team was moved to North Jersey and promptly won it’s semi.
With the Bulldogs reaching a
sectional final for the first time, senior midfielder Ryan Foret had a simple philosophy.
“We got there,” Foret said.
“We might as well win it.”
Win it they did, creating history in the process. Hopewell’s 8-5 victory over Sparta made it the first Colonial Valley Conference team to ever win a sectional championship.
When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we.
“I don’t know if we felt pressure to win because no one else in the county had ever done it,” said coach Matt Foret, Ryan’s father. “I think we felt pressure to win because we hadn’t done it. But there is that aspect where we feel a lot of pride that we were able to do something that hadn’t been done in the county yet.”
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The same old criticisms won’t fix schools. A forwardthinking referendum can
By AnitA WilliAms GAliAno And RosettA tReece
Everyone wants value for their tax dollars—and rightly so. But protecting that value requires forward-thinking solutions, not recycled criticisms. It requires planning, not procrastination.
Mark W. McDonough, DMD
We’re proud that the Hopewell Valley Regional School District brings immense value to our community. Our schools are the reason many families move here and developers build here. Three of our schools are among Mercer County’s top 10 performing schools.
That’s no accident—it’s the result of decades of investment, vision, and commitment from our community.
But excellence can’t be taken for granted. We are at a turning point. Our buildings are aging. Our student population is growing. And the challenges we’re facing—overcrowded classrooms, failing HVAC systems, outdated learning spaces—can’t be solved with stopgap measures.
That’s why we’re moving toward a November 4 bond referendum. This proposal addresses the most urgent facility needs, with substantial state funding if approved by voters. It includes critical infrastructure improvements— replacing end-of-life HVAC systems and deteriorating roofs—and building expansions to keep class sizes manageable and neighborhood schools intact.
Hopewell Township Committee
affirmed the need for space by making a $16.1 million commitment to support the Bear Tavern School expansion. That allocation would come from PILOT revenue collected from housing developers. When the funds become available, they will be applied directly to reduce debt service on the Bear Tavern project.
We understand there’s a lot of noise around the referendum that includes criticisms and outdated narratives. That’s why we’ve been encouraging our community members to learn more and even see the needs for themselves by touring our buildings before Board of Education meetings. We will continue sharing extensive information about building needs and the realities of modern education this summer and fall. Our website, hvrsd.org/vote, will be updated as more details become available.
Why act now?
Some in our community suggest now isn’t the right time. Delaying these projects won’t make the needs disappear - the costs of making improvements will only rise, and any projects completed outside a referendum will be full price for taxpayers, without the state aid discount.
Plus, students are already paying the price for delay. At Bear Tavern, children are learning in outdated, crowded modular units because the main building can’t accommodate all students. These spaces were meant to be temporary.
A previous commentary questioned
why the district doesn’t have “unhoused students,” according to a state enrollment classification. It’s because those aging modulars still count as roofs over our kids’ heads. Space is about to get even tighter, as more students are on the way from new housing.
These conditions are not sustainable— and certainly not acceptable in a community that prides itself on educational excellence.
Meanwhile, our facilities continue to strain under the weight of deferred maintenance. At Toll Gate, failing heat pumps had to be replaced mid-winter. Our staff worked overtime to install them and save on labor costs. Still, the $23,000 materials cost came straight from the district’s annual budget—with no state aid. This is the kind of financial strain we face when critical repairs come without long-term planning.
This referendum isn’t about luxuries— it’s about core infrastructure, safety, and providing appropriate spaces to meet students’ educational needs. It would allow us to address major issues comprehensively and efficiently, instead of through piecemeal repairs that drain our resources and leave students and staff in limbo.
Planning for modern education
Not everyone in our community has a child in the district. But everyone benefits from a well-functioning school system—and everyone should understand how education has evolved.
Modern classrooms aren’t one-sizefits-all. Teaching today emphasizes collaboration, differentiation, and targeted instruction. State regulations limit class sizes for students who are medically fragile or have special needs. Students thrive in spaces that adapt
to their needs—whether that’s a full class lesson, small group support, or enrichment. The bond referendum would support these needs with flexible learning spaces.
These aren’t educational frills— they’re essential components of a system preparing students for a world that demands more every year.
A smart financial opportunity
With an approved referendum, the district can tap into state funding specifically earmarked for capital projects. Other communities, including those in Mercer County, have seized this opportunity—and they’re seeing the benefits. Princeton passed an $89.1 million bond referendum in January 2025. Lawrence Township approved a $94.9 million proposal in March 2025. Their projects are similar in scope to what we’re proposing—HVAC systems, expansions, essential upgrades—and they’re receiving significant state aid. If we do not hold a referendum, we forfeit the opportunity for state support and guarantee that taxpayers shoulder the full burden of improvement costs. With clear needs, we are proposing a practical, forward-looking solution—one that protects taxpayers, strengthens our schools, and builds the future our students and families deserve.
Anita Williams Galiano is president of the Hopewell Valley Regional school district Board of education. dr. Rosetta treece is the superintendent of schools.
What does HVRSD spend per pupil,
By JoHn HARt And VAnessA sAndom
There’s been a lot of buzz recently around HVRSD’s seemingly high perpupil spending, and is it an appropriate measurement of a school district’s performance? The answer is yes, but not by itself. Per pupil spending is important to be sure. As with all metrics, however, it is best to consider multiple measures in comparing our per pupil costs with other school districts.
With discussions beginning about the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s upcoming November referendum, it’s important to use terminology that is consistent and clearly defined. With that in mind, we discuss recent claims and present their actual corresponding data, and let you judge their merits for yourself.
Claim #1: The numbers are all over the place. Depending on what website you go to, you’ll get a different number for per pupil.
Agree, the numbers can differ by website. However, the Department of Education clearly documents which variables are included in each metric. Further, the DOE consistently applies the same measures to every district analysis.
We begin by introducing DOE Total Spending Per Pupil. Total Spending Per Pupil was first developed to provide a comprehensive representation of school district expenditures. It includes transportation costs, special education tuition payments, capital investments, and other clearly defined data. This measure is not commonly used, but it trends the same as the more conventional budgetary per pupil spending.
Lawrence, Ewing, and East Windsor. It’s similarly sized with 4 elementary schools, and 1 middle and 1 high school. However, a short time before COVID, student enrollment dropped below 3,500 students, and the DOE reclassified it. Fortunately, the DOE’s Budgetary Per Pupil data is routinely segmented by operating type, including number of students enrolled, and whether the district serves K-12 or a subset. Our district is categorized as a Regional K-12 with between 1,801-3,500 students. All public-school districts in Mercer County are also K-12.
So now let’s look at how HVRSD per pupil spending compares to that of all New Jersey Regional School Districts grouped into three NJDOE defined student enrollment categories (0-1,800; 1,801-3,500; 3,501+).
Our per pupil costs are comparatively high no matter which way you examine the data above. However, the center grouping indicates how HVRSD’s per pupil costs stack up against other “likesized” Regional districts.
Interestingly, as shown in the chart above, within our operating enrollment group, HVRSD is ranked 73/74 for all like-sized districts in New Jersey. This means that 98% of K-12 districts with 1,801-3,500 students across the entire state of New Jersey have lower per pupil spending than HVRSD. Only a small boro in Bergen County has a higher per pupil spending than HVRSD in our “like-sized” operating group.
Claim #3: Our Per Pupil Spending is so high because we value small class sizes.
The budgetary per-pupil data shown below is tracked annually and excludes those categories mentioned above. We will use the most recent DOE audited data available in this discussion so that we can compare the same data across all districts and categories. As we found in the chart, HVRSD retains the highest 2023-2024 per pupil spending of all K-12 public school districts in Mercer County.
Claim #2: It’s not fair to compare districts with differing demographics, such as big districts against small or regional with nonregional or K-8 versus K-12.
Agree, in part. First, let’s look at the per pupil spending of all school districts in Mercer County. For many decades, the NJDOE classified HVRSD in the same operating group as Princeton,
Agree, in part. We believe that how the district allocates spending should reflect its values.
However, as noted above, HVRSD’s budgetary per pupil spending is the highest of all school districts in Mercer County, the second highest of all K-12 regional districts in New Jersey, and the second highest of all like-sized districts in New Jersey.
Yet, the District’s actual per pupil spending on our elementary students is among the lowest of all school districts in Mercer County.
Conversely, its per pupil spending on Central Administration is far and away the highest of all school districts in Mercer County.
While not directly related to any upcoming decisions about referendum facilities spending, knowing whether our school district responsibly spends our
HVRSD’s budgetary per pupil spending is the highest of all school districts in Mercer County, the second highest of all K-12 regional districts in New Jersey, and the second highest of all like-sized districts in New Jersey. Source: NJ Department of Education; Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending; Total Spending per Pupil https://www.nj.gov/education/guide/2024tges.shtml
taxpayer money will have an effect on this fall’s decision.
Ask yourself this as you review the data above. Are we spending responsibly on a per pupil basis compared to other school districts in Mercer County and New Jersey as a whole?
The data used in the analyses above is reported annually by every school district so that districts’ spending can be
compared across New Jersey. All source data is available on TEAHV.org and on the NJDOE’s website here: nj.gov/ education/guide/2024tges.shtml and here rc.doe.state.nj.us.
John Hart and Vanessa sandom are former mayors of Hopewell township. Visit teahv. org to read their previous Hopewell express editorials and supporting data.
when the stakes were raised in the states.
After 4-1 wins over Somerville and Manasquan, HVCHS visited top-seeded Rumson-Fairhaven in the sectional finals. With the match tied 2-2 it was up to HouMahon, both juniors, and second singles Danyal Rizavi, a sophomore. Rizavi won a 10-4 tiebreaker while the first doubles won a 10-6 tiebreaker.
Rizavi’s match was the last one being played, which intensified the pressure.
“We’re called the Bulldogs and that kid is just a Bulldog,” Burchell said. “Last year he lost against Rumson 6-0 6-0 (in the sectional finals) and I was shocked. He told me he was sick and I said, ‘You should have told me that before you walked on the court.’
“So, he carried that on his shoulders for a year and moved up to number two. Waiting for him was the same kid. He trailed the first set, kept it close, broke through and won a tiebreaker, and then won the Super tiebreaker.
In the state finals against Haddonfield — a South Jersey dynasty — HouMahon won their first set, rallied to take a 6-5 lead in the second only to lose, 7-6 (8-6 tiebreaker). The Bulldog duo led 6-3 and lost five straight would-be state title points, which meant a winner-take-all
super tiebreaker.
“I was standing next to our principal, Trish (Patricia) Riley, she’s a great person and she was pretty nervous,” Burchell said. “I said, ‘Don’t worry, we’re pretty good at tiebreakers.’ We’re up 6-3 and one more point and we’re state champs. We lost all five and my hair is getting gray as fast as you can say it.
“Now we’re in the super tiebreaker. I look at the principal and said, ‘But we’re particularly good at the super tiebreakers.’ Don’t you know we end up trailing 7-8.”
Before Riley could fire Burchell for false advertising, Hou-Mahon stormed back to win three straight points and a thrilling second straight state crown.
“They just made it extra long,” Burchell said with a laugh. “Extra exciting.”
Weisenfeld felt it symbolized the team.
“Against Rumson it came down to Danyal and I think that’s where having last year’s experience came through,” he said. “He had been there before and was confident going into it and able to pull through. Then it came down to first doubles and they were able to pull through. That speaks to the mentality of the team. We all had key wins.”
Weisenfeld is indicative of Hopewell’s depth and strength. He played at second
Hopewell Valley second singles Danyal Rizavi won a 10-4 tiebreaker in the sectional finals against RumsonFairhaven. (Photo by Mike Schwartz/ mssphoto.com.)
doubles for the second straight year — this time with a new partner in Sinha — and despite not moving up the ladder, he is going to play college tennis for Gettysburg College next year.
When a team’s second doubles player is also a college player, it’s in pretty good
shape.
“I’m really excited,” Weisenfeld said. “I was looking at a bunch of different schools, I emailed a few. Their coach said he would love to have me. They have a pretty good team.”
Weisenfeld has a grade point average of 3.85 and was part of HVCHS’ Model UN for three years.
“That was a new experience,” he said. “It helped me grow with my leadership. I’m a little shy at times, that helped me step out.”
Weisenfeld and classmate Om Sharma were team captains along with Mahon and Hu.
“I just tried to help any way I can (with leadership),” Weisenfeld said. “It was great because we had another senior (Sharma) who was always there supporting us and cheering on the team. We didn’t need a ton of leadership.”
Indeed not, as pretty much everyone was in the starting lineup last year except for Sinha.
“Second doubles were a great combination,” Burchell said. “It was their first time playing together and they won some big matches.”
First doubles were even better. In their second year as partners, Hou-Mahon
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qualified for the NJSIAA Individual Doubles Tournament in addition to their big wins for the team.
“They’re the best doubles team to ever play at Hopewell, they have the most wins of any doubles team,” Burchell said. “They serve better this year, they’re tough. In big points they step up.
“Kaito Mahon is the best volleyer I’ve ever had. He’s the bravest kid at the net. Nothing makes him flinch. He’s fearless and that’s one of the keys. You gotta be tough at the net and they are.”
The singles lineup contained all underclassmen, starting with underrated first singles Eshaan Doshi. The junior moved up from second singles and won two matches in the sectional tournament but, for the most part took his lumps this season.
But that doesn’t mean he didn’t contribute, as Burchell named him the team’s Most Valuable Player.
“He has to play the very best players from every school and that’s tough,” the coach said. “He doesn’t have a lot of wins, but he’s the best player on our team. He’s just playing other great players. Nobody’s gonna ask him 10 years from now what his record was in high school. He can say he played first singles for a state championship team.
whose talent landed him a starting spot as a freshman.
“He just needed some match experience,” Burchell said. “He hits big, he has a great serve, he’s smart. I don’t know where he’ll end up before he leaves here but at third singles he was a terrific player.”
It has basically been a terrific nucleus for two years and will be again next season.
“He’s our MVP because he makes everybody on the team better. They all get to play down. If he wasn’t there, my two and three would have to move up and I would have had to break up my first doubles. It’s like dominoes falling. So, he’s the difference.”
Rizavi was versatile player at second singles who is able to move the ball around the court.
“He gets a little soft serve in there to get the point started, then he draws you into the net and gets past you,” Burchell said. “He’s so clever and he has a lot of courage too. He’s a year better and I don’t know how good he’ll be when he’s a junior.”
Third singles featured Kevin Gu,
Asked what makes the team special, Weisenfeld said, “Just the chemistry and experience of our team. A lot of us have been together since middle school. The mentality is that not everyone has to win (every flight) every match, we just need enough guys to step up and win three each match.”
Burchell refuses to use the term that describes three straight championships – so it won’t be mentioned – but he can’t hide his excitement for next year.
“I’ve been at this a long time and my wife keeps telling me to quit while I’m ahead,” he said. “I keep telling her if we keep winning like this, it will keep me young!”
Coach Dave Burchell named junior Eshaan Doshi, first singles, Hopewell Valley boys’ tennis MVP. (Photo by Mike Schwartz/mssphoto.com.)
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It was also retribution for several seniors who had played varsity for four years and had to endure the pain of losing three tournament games before the job was done.
“It was definitely a huge focus to finally break through and make it to the final,” Matt Foret said. “And to be able to win it when we got there was incredible.”
The fact that Hopewell fell to Manasquan in the Group II championship game was disappointing, but could hardly take the euphoria away from being North Jersey II champ.
“It’s a dream season,” Ryan Foret said. “Obviously you want to win that last one. It goes back to the group of kids we have. We’ve been together since freshman year and before that. Even in eighth grade we talked about winning a sectional championship this year.”
Adding to the storybook feel of it all, was that Matt Foret privately decided he would retire by season’s end. Even Ryan didn’t know until his dad’s announcement, though he did suspect it.
“To get that done in my dad’s last year it’s insane,” Ryan said. “It’s really a dream come true. There’s no better way to end off our time together.”
Ryan, who was injured and could not play in last year’s semifinals, made up
for it with four goals and three assists in this year’s semis win over Pascack Valley. Like his dad, the younger Foret took pride in making Mercer history.
“Especially coming into a new group,” he said. “North Group Two don’t know who we are. We’re not a big powerhouse school. Coming from a conference that never wins it they’re probably thinking ‘Oh, these guys aren’t real, they never won before.’ To come out and show what Mercer County lacrosse is all about is really cool.”
The Bulldogs had a solid team from back to front, starting with Owen Shehab.
The junior goalie began lacrosse in 9th grade and became an all-state selection enroute to playing at Lake Erie College in Ohio next year.
“To develop the way he did was really huge for us,” Matt Foret said. “His play in goal was critical.”
Senior Milan Desai, who will play football in college, is a first-team All-Group II pick and “is really the glue of our defense,” according to the coach. “He’s our best communicator, makes sure everybody knows what we’re doing. He’s a tremendous one-v-one defender.”
Senior Mike Vaggot , an All-Conference defender “plays with so much passion and enthusiasm. He’s the guy always looking to double team and slide and do whatever
Hopewell Valley lacrosse coach Matt Foret, who resigned after the championship game. (Photo by Mike Schwartz/mssphoto.com.)
he can to help the defense be successful.”
Also in the back was junior Carter Horvath, a two-year starter and “a big, physical defender who’s real experienced.”
Manning the midfield was senior Johnny Ellis (46 goals, 11 assists), a twotime All-Group II pick and Hopewell’s best outside shooter.
“He can really shoot with great velocity and great accuracy with both hands, which is a pretty unique quality for a lot of players,” Matt Foret said.
Junior Kyle Yadamiec (18 goals, 25 assists) was a second-year starter and AllConference pick who played both ways.
“He’s good on the clear and gives us good offensive production,” the coach said. “He’s got a relentless work ethic. He plays the most minutes on the team and running up and down the midfield is not easy in a day where most guys play offensively or defensively.”
Senior Joe Demareski is a defensive midfield specialist and “he’s really great at it. He’s a really good one-v-one defender and he’s probably our best player on the clear.”
Conversely, junior Gavin Seibold is more of an offensive player who “sets a lot of picks, works hard off the ball to get opportunities in the crease where the defense is spending energy on our more prolific scorers.”
The long stick midfielder was senior Ben DeCore, a fast, physical player who grabbed 64 ground balls.
“He wreaks a lot of havoc in the middle of the field,” Foret said. “He’s great on ground balls, great on rides and generates a lot of transition opportunities that
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The faceoff man was senior Dylan Yasher, who won 60 percent of his faceoffs and led the Bulldogs with 122 ground balls.
“He was all-league two years in a row and a really huge part of our success,” Foret said.
The team’s high-profile stars were up front with the incomparable Luke Caldwell and Ryan Foret. Caldwell is a two-time All-State, All-American and CVC Player of the Year selection. He owns every HVCHS scoring record but assists in a season, which Foret set with 83 this year. Foret is also second to Caldwell in all other scoring marks.
“Not only did they break the records, they destroyed them,” Matt Foret said.
Foret had 50 goals this year and finished 157 goals and 162 assists for his career. Caldwell, a record-holder in football and state qualifier in wrestling, had a record 121 goals to go with 49 assists. He led the state in goals and points (170), while Foret was second in New Jersey in assists and fourth in points (133).
Caldwell finished as New Jersey’s third all-time leader in points (465) and goals (302) and third in goals for one season. He will play for Washington & Lee next year.
“Playing with Luke makes everyone so much better, especially me,” Ryan Foret said. “I wouldn’t have had half the points I got this season without him. You’ll see some clips of me just putting my hands on my head, like ‘Wow, I can’t believe he just did that.’ It’s a pleasure playing with a player of that caliber.”
Foret was two-time All-State and AllAcademic selection and hopes to play club lacrosse at University of Vermont. While he could have been a bigger goal
“I think he probably gets more joy out of an assist than scoring a goal for himself,” Matt Foret said. “He’s been like that since he was little. He’s always feeding the ball to other guys. He and Luke balance each other out really well.”
The third man up front was junior Ty Becker (32 goals, 10 assists), who crashed the starting lineup.
“It was an open position coming into the season,” Matt Foret said. “He did a great job stepping up and filling that third attack role and being a reliable scoring option for us.”
It was a group that will always be noteworthy in HVCHS and Mercer County history, and it’s efforts were made extra special by it being Foret’s final season.
A lacrosse lifer, he coached high school lax for 30 seasons, including the past seven at Hopewell (2020 was cancelled due to Covid). He went 89-47-1 at HVCHS including five sectional semifinal appearances and a school record 21 wins this season.
“I’d been thinking about it for a while,” said Foret, who announced it after the final game. “When the season started, I was pretty certain that it was gonna be a good time for me to step down. It definitely wasn’t a snap decision after the win.
“It was absolutely great to accomplish what we did, knowing it was the last time I’d be coaching them. To get a huge goal of ours was fantastic. And having Ryan on the team makes it super special to see him achieve some of his goals and have the success he had.”
The son was pretty happy about it himself, if only because he did it with his extended family.
“Definitely the chemistry was key,” Ryan said. “You look at other teams that
RWJUH Hamilton July Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, July 2; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Mondays, July 7 & 21; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Mondays, July 7 & 21; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LETTING GO OF CLUTTER
Tuesday, July 8; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, July 16; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
COLON HEALTH LECTURE AND TAKE-HOME SCREENING KIT
Monday, July 7; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about colon health, ways to help mitigate your risk and receive a colon cancer screening test kit to take at home and mail back.
WII GAMES
Monday, July 7; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 25; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living. Move like a pro and stay in the game longer!
BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 8; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing for have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through
YOGA CLASSES
the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.
INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGY IN HEARING AIDS
Wednesday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join Lorraine Sgarlato, AuD, from the Balance and Hearing Center, and learn about the world’s first hearing aid with a multi-stream architecture allowing users to hear multiple speakers in real-time while reducing background noise. With the longest lasting rechargeable batteries for hearing aids on the market you can enjoy 54 hours of listening before needing to charge again.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND SOUND BOWL HEALING
Wednesday, July 9; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Crystal sound bowls can ease your stress while guided meditation relaxes your body, putting you in a restful state of mind. Fee: $15
THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES
Monday, July 14; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join our monthly series to 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.
PARENT ZEN
Monday, July 14; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This program- aims to provide much needed support and community connection for parents. Drawing from personal experiences, Parent Zen offers guidance, relaxation, and connection to help parents navigate the challenges of parenthood.
PREVENTING GOLF INJURIES
Monday, July 14; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Preventing golf injuries start with proper warm-ups and good swing mechanics. Learn how strength and flexibility will help you stay pain free.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, July 15; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 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. For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, July 16; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and
relax your busy mind.
EMPOWER YOUR TEEN’S VOICE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTION
Wednesday, July 16; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
TeenSpeak is a series designed for anyone parenting or supporting a teen. Through this transformative approach, families learn to navigate the teenage years together while empowering adolescents to make safer, more informed decisions as they transition into adulthood.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 22; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A place for survivors and caregivers to build a community through shared personal experiences, feelings, and recovery strategies on managing life after a stroke. Join the RWJ Rehab team, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson PanikowskiBerry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB: I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS BY MAYA ANGELOU
Wednesday, July 23; 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, July 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 session, get a session.
WISE WOMAN DISCUSSION GROUP: CHANGING ROLES IN THE FAMILY
Thursday, July 24; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for our monthly discussion group. This month’s theme is changing roles in the family.
FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH
Monday, July 28; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun learning how to cook nutritious and delicious heart-healthy meals. Explore heartfriendly ingredients and cooking techniques.
MONTHLY HEARING / BALANCE SCREENINGS
Wednesday, July 30; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE screenings the last Wednesday of every month! These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess one’s hearing health and/or balance health/fall risk. The program is held at the RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ. To book an individual personal screening time, call 609245-7390.
Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that combines medical education, interesting topics, and fun activities. Join today!
A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
Tuesday, July 1 & 15; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this gentle yoga class using traditional postures and breathing techniques. Pose modifications will be offered so that you can confidently participate. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, July 1 & 15; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join us for a meditation class that will focus on reducing stress and achieving inner peace. Learn how easy it is to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Beginners welcome.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, July 1 & 15; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who may not have moved their bodies for a while, are recovering from an injury, or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch.
Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23, & 30; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in life-changing conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.
TAI CHI
Tuesday, July 10, & 24; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi is recommended for seniors because it improves balance, strengthens muscles in the legs, and increases flexibility and stability in the ankles. It can also help reduce falls and back pain. Beginners welcome.
GAME TIME!
Friday, July 11 & 25; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for good wholesome fun – let’s play a game! Sharpen your skills or jump back into something you always enjoyed. Snacks and a variety of board games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends!
A BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM: GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE MANDALA WORKSHOP, RWJUH HAMILTON
Wednesday, July 16; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 17; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a Mandala Workshop, where art meets meditation! This hands-on session will guide you through the process of creating beautiful, intricate mandalas—a powerful tool for relaxation, selfexpression, and mindfulness. Location: Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, July 18; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain
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*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
What’s happening?
What’s Happening is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.
Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.
t uesdAy, July 1
Hamilton township Fireworks and concert, Hamilton Veterans Park. Live music starting at 6 p.m. 16 food vendors providing dinner and sweets. Fireworks show to start around 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 2. hamiltonnj.com. 2206 Kuser Road, Hamilton. lawrence township independence day Fireworks, Rider University. 6-10 p.m. Rain Date, July 2. Live band, face painting, bubble show and food trucks. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville.
WednesdAy, July 2
Family story time, Pennington Public Library. 10:30 a.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 N. Main St., Pennington. open Band Jam, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Live music. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
tH u R sdAy, July 3
First Friday Farm Fun on thursday at Cherry Grove Farm. 2 p.m. Thursday in because of
Independence Day falling on Friday. Summer, hayride, vendors, kid’s activities, yoga. cherrygrovefarm.com. 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville.
captain Paul’s Firehouse dogs First Annual Hot dog eating contest, Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs. 6 p.m. Put yourself to the test and compete in Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs first hot dog eating contest. Proceeds to benefit Tunnels to Towers. Four brackets, prizes. captainpaulsdogs. com/hot-dog-eating-contest.html. 2230 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville. cosmic Jerry Band: Grateful dead tribute, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
Bordentown independence day Fireworks, Joseph Lawrence Park. 4:30 p.m. Food trucks, DJ, kids’ corner. Fireworks start at dusk. 317 Ward Ave., Bordentown. ewing township Fireworks, TCNJ Green Lane Soccer Fields. 6:30 p.m. Food trucks, live DJ, kids’ zone. Fireworks begin at dusk. ewingnj.org. Parking available at TCNJ, Armstrong Park and Antheil School.
F R idAy, July 4
living History day: celebrating America’s independence, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 12:30 p.m. Living historians reenact a military encampment. Readings of the Declaration of Independence. Historian and author David Price explores the iconic “Ten Crucial Days” winter campaign of 1776-77. Admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower included washingtoncrossingpark.
org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
Frederick Keys at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 6 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Fourth of July Festival, Morven Museum & Garden. Noon-3 p.m. Free public event featuring activities at Morven. morven.org. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
sAtu R dAy, July 5
tai chi by the delaware, Washington Crossing State Park. 8:30 a.m. For all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required. wcpa-nj. org. River Drive, Titusville.
Pennington Farmers market, Rosedale Town and Country. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce, organic products, food stands and more. penningtonfarmersmarket.org. 101 NJ 31, Hopewell.
West Windsor Farmers market, West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Road, Windsor.
independence day celebration: colonial Field day, Washington Crossing Historic Park. Play popular games from the 18th century. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
summer music series: Kat Rivers & the second sight duo, On the Green at Palmer Square. 1 p.m. 40 Nassau Street, Princeton. evening Blacksmithing, Howell Living History Farm. 5 p.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
state college spikes at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 6 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Halo Pub: music in the Alley, Halo Pub. 6 p.m. Live outdoor music. 9 Hulfish St, Princeton. the Pink Floyd Project, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
s undAy, July 6
Rebels and Redcoats classic car show, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 10 a.m. washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. state college spikes at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
m ondAy, July 7
t uesdAy, July 8
Read & Pick: Blueberries, Terhune Orchards. Sessions at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Hands-on farm activity. Stories and blueberry picking. Must register at terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. nJ state museum Free story time and craft Program, New Jersey State Museum. Noon. Drop-in program. 205 W State St, Trenton. drop-in craft Hour: let’s make Buttons!, Pennington Public Library. 3 p.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 N. Main St., Pennington.
WednesdAy, July 9
Family story time, Pennington Public Library. See EVENTS, Page 18
10:30 a.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 N. Main St., Pennington. imagination studio summer Program, New Jersey State Museum. 12 p.m. Free makeand-take craft. nj.gov/state/museum. 205 W State St, Trenton. drop-in craft Hour: let’s make Buttons!, Pennington Public Library. 3 p.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 N. Main St., Pennington. open Band Jam, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Live music. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
tH u R sdAy, July 10
F R idAy, July 11
sunset sips & sounds, Terhune Orchards. Noon. Terhune wine and live music. Mu-
sic from 5-8 p.m. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.
live music on the Patio: Rob messina, Nassau Inn. 6 p.m. 10 Palmer Square W, Princeton. meet me in st. louis, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by The Yardley Players. Based on the Judy Garland movie. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. lucas carpenter and chapel Bell, The Birdhouse Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. Multiinstrumental folk-pop. Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lucas Carpenter with Chapel Bell. 7 N. Main St.reet, Lambertville.
sAtu R dAy, July 12
tai chi by the delaware, Washington Crossing State Park. 8:30 a.m. For all levels.Wear comfy clothes, no mat required. wcpa-nj. org. River Drive, Titusville.
Pennington Farmers market, Rosedale Town and Country. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce, organic products, food stands and more. penningtonfarmersmarket.org. 101 NJ 31, Hopewell.
West Windsor Farmers market, West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Road, Windsor.
Blueberry Bash Festival, Terhune Orchards. 10 a.m. 2-acre Pick-Your-Own blueberry patch. Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre, NJ Bubble Parties, children’s play area, local country music from noon to 4 p.m. Blueberry ice cream at the Barn Door Cafe. terhuneorchards.com/blueberry-bash. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.
monthly living History July 2025, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 11 a.m. Interact with Continental army soldiers and camp followers, learning about life in the army, their equipment, and the tasks besides fighting and marching that occupied them throughout the war. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. summer music series: JB Rocks, On the Green at Palmer Square. 1 p.m. 40 Nassau Street, Princeton.
Halo Pub: music in the Alley, Halo Pub. 6 p.m. Live outdoor music. 9 Hulfish St, Princeton. meet me in st. louis, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Based on the Judy Garland movie. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
evening Animal chores, Howell Living History Farm. 12 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
s undAy, July 13
Blueberry Bash Festival, Terhune Orchards. Noon to 4 p.m. Blueberry ice cream at the Barn Door Café. terhuneorchards.com/ blueberry-bash.
michael Patrick, Needle Creek Brewery. 1 p.m. Live music. needlecreek.com. 91 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. meet me in st. louis, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m.
Based on the Judy Garland movie. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
intro to tea Blending Workshop, Trenton Farmers Market north wing. 4 p.m. Handson workshop on the art of tea blending. 960 Spruce Street, Lawrence.
m ondAy, July 14
t uesdAy, July 15
Business Before Business Virtual speed networking. 8:30 a.m. Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce online networking event. Register at princetonmercerchamber.org. Princeton.
nJ state museum Free story time and craft Program, New Jersey State Museum. Noon. Each week a different book and craft is featured. nj.gov/state/museum. 205 W State St, Trenton.
WednesdAy, July 16
Family story time, Pennington Public Library. 10:30 a.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 N. Main St., Pennington.
Bubble story time at sked street Park, Sked Street Park. 10:30 a.m. Outdoor story time for families. Read, sing and make bubbles of all sizes. penningtonlibrary.org. 418 Sked St., Pennington.
tH u R sdAy, July 17
F R idAy, July 18
sunset sips & sounds, Terhune Orchards. Noon. Terhune wine and live music. Music from 5-8 p.m. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.
live music on the Patio: nuevo Jazz, Nassau Inn. 6 p.m. 10 Palmer Square W, Princeton. Picnic under the stars, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 6 p.m. In the Hibbs House Kitchen Garden. Boxed picnic, brief introduction to the historic Hibbs House Kitchen Garden. BYO. Reservations must be finalized by July 11. washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. comedian Jerrold Benford, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton. meet me in st. louis, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Based on the Judy Garland movie. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
sAtu R dAy, July 19
tai chi by the delaware, Washington Crossing State Park. 8:30 a.m. For all levels.Wear comfy clothes, no mat required. wcpa-nj. org. River Drive, Titusville.
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