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In The Schools

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! The Summit Educational Foundation -- recently funded a grant at Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School for materials to promote repeated reading experiences in order to build fluent readers. These materials are in the form of big books, readers’ theater scripts, and read-alongs which produce highly engaging reading experiences. The selected materials will be used for repeated readings in both whole group and small group settings in the second grade classrooms.

Students love the big books. Some of the book titles are: From Caterpillar to Butterfly, The Color of Us, The Rainbow Fish, Silly Sally, If the Dinosaurs Came Back, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and In the Small, Small Pond. Students choose to read the big books with one another during Friday Fun Time and play school. Together they simulate some of the activities we do while reading the big books during shared reading. Ms. Abigail Emerson adds that “Watching students “play” these reading games during Friday Fun Time speaks to how much they enjoy the shared reading activities. Not only do they enjoy shared reading with the big books, but they are also becoming stronger, more fluent readers.”

“Chrysanthemum, written by Kevin Henkes is a story I always read to my second graders at the beginning of the year because it emphasizes the importance of kindness and acceptance,” explains Emerson.

“This year, I shared the story with my students using the big book format, which created a completely different experience. Not only did my students enjoy the huge illustrations, but they also loved the larger print, because it was easier for them to chime in as we reread the story. Throughout the year, I have used the big book version of Chrysanthemum to teach my readers how to decode multisyllabic words, scoop words to read fluently, and use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. “I like the big books, because it kind of helps us read smoothly,” agrees second grader, Indiya Weinmann.

The listening center is a place in Emerson’s classroom where four students are invited at a time to listen and follow along to books on CD. Some titles in the Readers’ Theater Script Box for grades 1-2 are: The Country Mouse and the

City Mouse, The Fox and the Stork, The Hall of Holidays and The Drum. Mackenzie Matter, a student of Emerson’s, elaborates by saying, “The listening center helps me as a reader because they read really well on the CDs so it helps me to learn better voices.”

Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs Visits Kent Place School Kent Place School recently welcomed Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs. Col. Jacobs received America’s highest award for valor in action, saving the lives of one U.S. adviser and 13 allied soldiers during his first tour in Vietnam was interviewed on the stage at the school’s Hyde and Watson Theatre.

make to protect our country. Servicemen and women in attendance were also invited to stand, and the audience applauded them for their service. Then, Col. Jacobs was introduced and invited on stage to be interviewed by Robert F. Jerome, a retired representative from the Medal of Honor Foundation and Medal of Honor Society.

Over the course of more than 20 years of service, Col. Jacobs also earned three Bronze Stars and two Silver Stars. Col. Jacobs currently serves as an analyst for NBC and MSNBC.

“We were thrilled to have such an esteemed leader join us for an evening at KPS,” stated Head of School Sue Bosland. “His shared insights into the meaning of valor and bravery inspired us all.”

The evening began with short videos, describing the significance of the Medal of Honor and the sacrifices men and women

This event was made possible by Kent Place parent Christopher Cook, managing director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Colonel Jack Jacobs being interviewed at Kent Place School

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Jersey Pilots Return to Berkeley Heights!

Ben Mookler (pictured) is bringing Jersey Pilot’s Baseball back to the Snyder Avenue Park in Berkeley Heights again this year. This is a semi-pro team made up of local college stars that will play on Thursday’s and Sunday’s. Here’s this year’s home schedule.

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ecently a number of local public officials helped out with the SAGE Meals on Wheels program. On a daily basis, SAGE volunteers deliver meals and check in on approximately 120 older residents in parts of Union, Essex, and Morris Counties. For more information on the program, call 908.273.5554 or visit www.sageeldercare.org.

Thanks to Mayor Ellen Dickson of Summit, Mayor Robert Woodward of Berkeley Heights, Summit Councilman Al Dill, Senator Tom Kean Jr., Mountainside Councilman Glen Mortimer and Union County Freeholder Sergio Grandos among others, who participated!

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ayor Ellen Dickson welcomed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno to Summit at Wells Fargo Bank’s Headquarters on River Road to start recognize the efforts of the employers of New Jersey who are in the forefront of the effort to employ returning veterans.

Wells Fargo currently has over 7,000 veterans among its work force and has pledged to raise that number to over 20,000 by 2020.

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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Accents Dancewear has opened in Berkeley Heights in Berkeley Square at 258 Springfield Ave. They carry a full line of Dance Wear, Gymnastics Wear & Girl’s Swim Wear. Accents Dancewear has been serving the local Dance & Gymnastics community for over 10 years from their former New Providence location. Accents specializes in fitting Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop & Pointe Shoes*.

At their May 9th Grand Opening there will be Hourly events, activities and prizes. The Kantor’s cater to the needs of the local Dance, Gymnastic and Fitness Studios as well as School & Community Theater Productions.

They are now located at Berkeley Square (Next to the Primrose School) in Berkeley Heights, NJ, with easy, ample parking.

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In The Community Sponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

Alliance Wants You To Be A Mentor….

Every day you can read in various media about the problems of income inequality. The Student / Partner Alliance, based in Summit is making a difference in this area. To date S/PA has helped over 1750 lowincome Newark area teens receive a college preparatory high school education through a combination of scholarships and mentoring.

Since 1993 they have been asking area adults to help mentor nearby students.

With mentors to encourage students towards success in their academic goals, teens dramatically increase their chance of graduating from high school and attending college.

Student / Partner Alliance can match you with a motivated student, and then provide mentor training and fun events to bring you and your student together on a regular basis.

The S/PA Board Member and mentors are residents of Summit and surrounding towns. For more information about the S/PA program, contact Marianne Busby, Director of Marketing at 908-522-0405.

S/PA President and Summit resident, Emmett Daly with his mentee, a student at Marist High School, Bayonne

S/PA students from Christ the King Preparatory School, Newark

Visual Arts Center Weekend Fund Raiser Success!

On a recent Saturday evening the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey raised more than $160,000 during a live and silent auction to benefit the Art Center’s mission of bringing art and people together. The auctions’ fund a need component generated major support for several arts education programs including: the Art Center’s new scholarship program, Arts Immersion & Mentorship Program (AIM) which will benefit young, economically challenged children in the area; an arts program for students of Kenmare High School & The York Street Project; and Sage Eldercare will now be able to run a summer long arts program. Auction items also featured a selection of more than 60 contemporary art works by national and Pictured are For Art’s Sake 201 international artists.

5 Co-Chairs: Betse Gump, Kell y Deere, Elisa Zachary and Jill Klieger. (Photo by:

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Junior League of Summit Announces Thrift Shop Renovation The Junior League of Summit (JLS) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the renovation of their thriving Thrift Shop, located at 37 DeForest Avenue in Summit. The Thrift Shop was established in 1934 and offers new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children, toys, decorative items for the home, house wares and furniture that is deeply discounted. All of the items sold are donated by JLS members and the local community. It is the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of Summit and has provided the resources for the JLS’s many grants, projects, programs and scholarships over the years. Since its inception, the Thrift Shop has raised over $3,000,000 to benefit Summit and surrounding communities.

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Renovation plans include a new electrical, HVAC and sprinkler system, in addition to a general spruce up of the interior of the building.

Construction is estimated to start in May and a satellite Thrift Shop is planned for during the project, location to be announced. “We are excited to renovate the house that built the League,” said JLS president Jolie Steppe. “The success of our Thrift Shop has allowed us to give back so much to the community, so in honor of our 85th anniversary we are thrilled to make the renovations needed to keep it going successfully for the next 85 years.” The Junior League of Summit, a 501(c)(3) organization, welcomes financial

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donations from the community to support the renovation project. Checks can be sent to 37 DeForest Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 or you may donate by credit card at www. jlsummit.org. For more information about the Junior League of Summit, contact their office at 908-273-7349.

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Business Briefs The Business Community Around the Towns There’s been lots of activity within the business community Here’s just a sample….

The recent tour of Liberty Moving and Storage revealed that they are much more than just a moving company. Facility and document management are now key services that they provide.

Cary Hardy, Managing Partner at Bourne Noll and Kenyon was one of our six award winners at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner.

Chamber Vice Chair Dr. Pat Smith (Smith Chiropractic) presented a special check from the Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race to Homes for Good Dog Rescue, brining the total raised at the Liberty Moving and Storage Business After Hours to over $1,000, as all donations were matched by Liberty!

Rick Wolffe, TSP Capital Management Group Senior Portfolio Manager, and chair of the Suburban Chamber and Summit Elks Club Super Friday Auction presented a check to each organization for their chairity projects totaling just over $9,500!

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Summit Girls’ Night Out is back by popular demand! Come to downtown Summit on Thursday, May 14, from 5-9PM for an evening dedicated to ‘girls’ of all ages.

Be sure to pre-register to reserve your goodie bag and be entered into a drawing for some awesome prizes, compliments of our downtown merchants. Go to summitdowntown.org to register! Start your evening off at the Welcome Center, located on the corner of Beechwood Road and Bank Street.

Enjoy some complimentary samples from our downtown restaurants, pick up your goodie bag, and find out if you’ve won a door prize. Please note that Please note: the Welcome Center will close at 7PM this year.

Browse through shops downtown, many of whom will be offering special deals.

Be serenaded by strolling musicians while enjoying dinner at one of the many outdoor cafes or stop at one of the performance venues to enjoy music performances by local musicians and dance groups. Night of the Living

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Funk, an exciting band founded by Summit natives Jon and Chris Lijoi, will be performing from 6:30-8:30PM at Promenade Park. Not to worry, Ed, everyone’s favorite caricaturist, will be back to memorialize your fun evening with friends.

The Summit YMCA will be holding Kids’ Night Out again this year. While you’re enjoying a fun night out in Summit, you can be sure your children will be having fun in a safe environment. Kids Night Out includes games, face painting, open gym and crafts all for free. Babysitting begins at 4:30PM. To sign your child up, contact Sue Fieseler by emailing sue. fieseler@thesay.org or by calling 908273-3330, extension 1167.

Make sure to mark your calendars!

This will be Summit’s only Girls’ Night Out this year. If you have any questions, please contact the Summit Downtown, Inc. office by calling 908-277-6100 or by emailing office@summitdowntown.org.

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THE RUBBER DUCKY RACE RETURNS! May 30th will see thousands of small yellow rubber ducks floating down the Passaic River in Berkeley Heights when the twelfth annual Rubber Ducky Festival is held.

organizations, including the YMCA in Berkeley Heights and the Berkeley Heights Summer Concert Series, as well as scholarships for high school seniors.

Sponsored by the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club, the festival is a familyoriented afternoon of fun, food, and music featuring a selection of local bands, a Car Show, the Rubber Ducky Race, games, water balloons, a Moonwalk and Dunk Tank, and more!

The Festival opens at noon on May 31 (rain or shine) and the games and fun last until 4 PM. There is no entrance fee. Food by Pete’s Place at Yogoccino will keep stomachs happy. Live music will keep everyone entertained throughout the afternoon. The Car Show will run until 3 PM when the trophies are awarded, and the actual Rubber Ducky Race will go from 3 until 4, with the winners’ prizes announced at approximately 4 PM.

Here’s how it works: Each duck is “adopted” for $5, and then all are launched in the Passaic River where they “race” to the finish line at Passaic River Park off Springfield Avenue. The “parents” of the duck that crosses the finish line first receive prizes donated by local businesses. This year’s first place prize is a $250.00 Berkeley Heights gift certificate.

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Rubber ducks can be “adopted” at the Festival.

For more information, call 908-5651132 or visit www.bhrubberducky.org.

See you at the Festival!

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ue to the large number of requests for Calendar insertions, we must ask that you submit all Calendar items on our website… www.suburbanchambers.org. Click on Event Calendar, click on Submit New Event, click on Submit, then select The Collection at the bottom of the page.

To view the online Calendar, go to www.suburbanchambers.org, click on Event Calendar, and scroll to find additional information about upcoming events that are listed below.

Please call or check websites to confirm.

Thank you.

Wednesday, May 06

Friday, May 15

How Miller Trusts Can Help You

Celtic Harp and Guitar at the Minstrel

Attorney Robert Murray, Goldberg Law Group, will be speaking about the recently implemented use of Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts) which allow individuals with an income above the NJ Medical Income Cap to receive Medicaid benefits at home or at an assisted living facility. 5:30 pm ? 7:00 pm, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register for this free program, please call 908.598.5548.

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Website: www.sageeldercare.org Location: SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ Contact: 908.598.5548 Email: education@sageeldercare.org

Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman headline tonight. The Wee Doggies, a bluegrass trio, opens. Free parking; wheelchair accessible.

Time: 8:00 pm Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy

Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 www.folkproject.org Date/Time Details: Friday, May 15, 2015

Fees/Admission:

New Eyes for the Needy Thrift Shop

Free and open to the public

Friday, May 08 Open Stage at the Minstrel Free parking; wheelchair accessible.

Time: 8:00 pm Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy

Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 www.folkproject.org Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $9; children 12 and under free

Monday, May 04 Summer Camp Registration at The Connection Begins June 23-Aug 15, offering weekly sessions for boys and girls ages 3 and up. Full Day/Half Day. Extended hours. www.TheConnectionOnline.org Time: 7:30am to 4:30pm June 29 thru August 21 Website: www.theconnectiononline.org/ Location: 79 Maple St. Summit 908-273-4242 Contact: Michelle Stelluto Camp Director 908-273-4242 Email: Michelle.Stelluto@TheConnectionOnline.org Fees/Admission: Camps range from $240 for a week of half

day to $435 for a week of all day camp.

Travel Camp ranges from $115-$160 per day

Open Stage at the Minstrel Free parking; wheelchair accessible.

Time: 8:00 pm Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy

Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 www.folkproject.org Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission:

Adults $9; children 12 and under free

Saturday, May 09 South Orange Symphony Concert

The South Orange Symphony concludes its 66th season with conductor Susan Haig of Summit, presenting music by Debussy, Franck, Glazunov, and Walton on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 pm. The KinderQuest Registration at The Connection concert will be held in Sterling Hall at South Orange Middle School, 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ. For more information, Begins contact SOUTHORANGESYM@aol.com , call 973 376 6349, check Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program for the 2015-16 school year at the South Orange Symphony Facebook page or our new website: Wilson Primary Center in Summit run by The Connection. Extended www.sosymphony.org This concert is free of charge and made care available until 6pm in our AfterSchool programs. www. possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the TheConnectionOnline.org Arts administered through Essex County.

Time: 8:15am-12:20pm for morning KinderQuest or Time: 7:30 pm

11:20-3:15 for afternoon KinderQuest Website: www.sosymphony.org Website: www.theconnectiononline.org/programs-by- Location: South Orange Middle School, 70 N Ridgewood interest/kinderquest-afterschool.html

Road, South Orange Location: Wilson Primary Center, 14 Beekman Terrace, Contact: innes borstel 973 763 4939

Summit, NJ Email: southorangesym@aol.com Contact: Susan Siberine, Director of Enrichment

Tuesday, May 05

Programs at The Connection, 908-273-4242 Email: susan.siberine@TheConnectionOnline.org Fees/Admission: KinderQuest monthly fees ranges from

$420 3days/wk to $560 5days/wk

Fees/Admission: free

Depression and Anxiety As We Age

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, you probably feel overwhelmed, stressed, and looking for answers to many questions. Deanna Butters, SAGE?s Director of SpendA-Day, will discuss what to do after diagnosis, ways to manage stress, and what your next steps should be. 6:00 pm ? 7:30 pm, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register for this free program, please call 908.598.5548.

While common among older adults, depression and anxiety often remain untreated and undetected. Matthew Barnas, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist, will discuss the prevalence of depression and anxiety among older adults, the signs and symptoms, prevention, as well as treatment options. 10:00 am ? 11:00 am, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register for this free program, please call 908.598.5548.

Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Website: www.sageeldercare.org Location: SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ Contact: 908.598.5548 Email: education@sageeldercare.org Fees/Admission:

Free and open to the public

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Adults $9; children 12 and under free

Saturday, May 16 New Eyes for the Needy’s Fabulous Finds Thrift Shop will have a special Saturday Sale on May 16, from 10am-1pm, and will be open on Thursdays, from 1pm-3pm, at 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills. Find that perfect chunky necklace, an attractive watch, an eye-catching vintage pin, new designer sunglasses and beautiful silver or china, at bargain prices. And help those in need. 100% of the proceeds of our sales go to fund eyeglasses for the needy in the U.S. New inventory every week!

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Website: www.new-eyes.org Location: 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ Contact: Sally Golding 973-376-4088 Email: sgolding@new-eyes.org

Washington School Country Fair Washington Elementary School in Summit, NJ announces the date for its annual Country Fair: May 16, 2015. The beloved tradition is open to the community from Summit and the surrounding areas from 11am to 3pm. Featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor games, including bounce houses and a petting zoo, crafts, piñatas, a cake walk, and more, as well as the opportunity to win dozens of great prizes at the Silent and Tin Can Auctions, the Washington School Country Fair promises fun for kids of all ages.

Time: 11am - 3pm Location: Washington Elementary School

507 Morris Avenue, Summit Contact: Elizabeth Valdes Email: ecmvaldes@comcast.net Fees/Admission: Free admission; tickets available for purchase

for bounce houses, games, etc.

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dances Don Flaherty calls the contras tonight. Off’n Ensemble plays the music. Beginners’ workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary.

Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. Listeners welcome; admission applies.

Time: 8:00 pm Website: www.folkproject.org Location: First Presbyterian Church Parish House

14 Hanover Road East Hanover, NJ 07936 Contact: 973-295-6864 Email: dance@folkproject.org Fees/Admission:

Adults $10; students $5

Plant Sale at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Contact: 908.598.5548

Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a veritable museum of plants and trees, is opening up its gardens for a plant sale featuring woody specimens, plants and perennials grown here at the Arboretum, as well as select offerings of rare and unusual extras provided by carefully chosen vendors. The general public will be invited to come by on Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 2 pm. The Arboretum’s horticultural team, headed by Horticulture Director Marc Montefusco and Lead Horticulturist Julieanne Frascinella, will be on hand to answer any gardening questions and to make planting recommendations.

All proceeds from the plant sale will go towards the Arboretum’s budget for grounds maintenance and improvements.

Time: 9am-2pm Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Avenue

Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler

Email: education@sageeldercare.org

Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Wednesday, May 12 Diagnosed with Dementia -- Now What?

Time:

6:00 pm -- 7:30 pm

Website: www.sageeldercare.org Location:

Fees/Admission:

SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ

Free and open to the public

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Sunday, May 17

Thursday, May 28

Saturday, June 2

A Jersey Surgeon’s Civil War: Life and Death on the Ironclad Monitor

Medicare Open House

ACL Injury Prevention for Female Athletes

Do you have questions about Medicare? Are you overwhelmed by all of the different plans and options? Join us for this presentation, led by Elyse Drucker, SHIP of Union County Coordinator. SHIP counselors will also be available to answer personal Medicarerelated questions. 11:00 am ? 12:30 pm, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register or obtain more information, please call 908.598.5548.

For parents and athletes: Dr. Steve Kocaj from the Summit Medical Group and Vince Gabriele from Gabriele Fitness & Performance are hosting a free seminar about ACL injury prevention. You’ll learn why girls are more likely to suffer this injury, the risk factors for injury, and how you can prepare for your season to prevent getting hurt.

Time:

Website: www.sageeldercare.org

Location:

Gabriele Fitness & Performance, 20 Locust Ave. Berkeley Heights

Location:

Contact:

Call 908-464-4441 or visit www.gabrielefitness.com/acl2015

Upon graduation from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, Edgar Holden entered the Union Navy as a medical officer during the Civil War. He witnessed the Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack (Virginia) and was present at other engagements. Later he became a prominent Newark physician. His summer residence was at 55 Southern Blvd. in Chatham Township.

Speaker Sandra Moss is a retired internist and has a master’s degree in the history of medicine from Rutgers University. Sandra will lecture on Edgar Holden and on her refections about 19th century medicine and the medical history of New Jersey.

Time:

2pm to 4pm

Website: www.chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org

11:00 am --12:00 pm SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ

Time:

8-9pm

Website: www.gabrielefitness.com/acl2015

Contact: 908.598.5548

Email: train@gabrielefitness.com

Email: education@sageeldercare.org

Fees/Admission:

Fees/Admission:

Free and open to the public

Location:

Chatham Township Municipal Building

58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham Township, NJ

Friday, May 29

Contact:

Chatham Township Historical Society

Brother Sun at the Minstrel

Free and open to all

Sunday, June 3 College Summer League Baseball returns to Berkeley Heights

Time:

8:00 pm

This is the fourth year the Jersey Pilots are playing in Berkeley Heights.

There are chances to win gift certificates at the game. For further information call: 908-464-8042 or e-mail: bensmookler@aol.com.

Location:

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

Date/Time Details: Wed., & Sun., Jun & July (except June 21st).

opening day: June 3, 6:30pm. Ends 7/29/15

FREE Retro Step Workout at The Connection

Contact:

973-335-9489 www.folkproject.org

Website:

www.acbl-online.com then click on Jersey Pilots

Benita Perkins will lead this heart pumping upper and lower body flashback workout.Registration required. Open to all. www.

TheConnectionOnline.org

Fees/Admission:

Adults $9; children 12 and under free

Location:

216 Snyder Avenue (Snyder Park Field) Berkeley Heights

Luau Night at The Connection

Contact:

Ben Smookler: 908-464-8042

Time:

Parents-enjoy a Friday date night, Kids see a movie, play fun games inside and out, have a pizza dinner and more! Boys and Girls ages 4+. Registration is required but membership is not. Members register online at TheConnectionOnline.org, nonmembers register in person at or by calling 908-273-4242.

Email: bensmookler@aol.com

973-635-491 Email: sheilamgoggins@aol.com Fees/Admission:

Admission is free

3:15 to 4:45 pm

Website: www.theconnectiononline.org Location:

The Connection 79 Maple St. Summit

Contact:

The Connection 908-273-4242

Email: info@theconnectiononline.org Fees/Admission: FREE

Location:

Watercolor Exhibit at Reeves-Reed Arboretum Closes Reeves-Reed Arboretum announces its first are exhibition of the 2015 season - LEAF-STONE-WATER, watercolors by Marc Montefusco, the Arboretum’s Director of Horticulture. The exhibition is at Wisner House Gallery from April 7-May 25. There is an artist reception on Friday evening, May 8, 6-8pm, to correspond with National Public Gardens Day. The artist will donate 30% of all art sales to the Arboretum.

During business hours

Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org Location:

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Wisner House Gallery 165 Hobart Road Summit, NJ 07901

Contact:

Doreen Schindler

908-273-8787, x1010

Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admission: Free

Wednesday, May 27 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar Deanna Butters, SAGE?s Director of Spend-A-Day, will teach a full-day class designed to give an edge in successfully providing care for people with dementia in a variety of settings. This seminar for professionals and caregivers will outline diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, communication, and many other topics related to dementia care. 8:00 am ? 4:30 pm, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register for this free program, please call 908.598.5548.

Time:

8:00 am -- 4:30 pm

Website: www.sageeldercare.org Location:

Time:

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Website: www.theconnectiononline.org

Monday, May 25

Time:

Diane Perry opens. Free parking; wheelchair accessible.

SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ

The Connection, 79 Maple Street, Summit

Contact: Mattie Azurmendi, Youth Program Director, 908-273-4242 Email: Mattie.Azurmendi@theconnectiononline.org Fees/Admission:

$25 per child

Monday, June 4 Cocktails & Canvas: Stunning Still Lives Join the Art Center for an evening of painting and wine. No previous painting experience needed! A faculty art instructor will guide you step by step in creating your very own masterpiece. Wine and light snacks will be served. 7 pm - 9 pm. $50 per session, all materials included. Register online at www.artcenternj.org/cocktails. Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit. Call 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org.

Time:

7:00 pm

Tot Trot 2015

Website:

www.artcenternj.org

The 37th annual Tot Trot presented by Summit Junior Fortnightly Club to benefit The Valerie Fund is a day of family fun for charity. It takes place at Memorial Field in Summit, NJ and includes a petting zoo, games of all kinds, refreshments, and more, culminating in the children?s “Fun Run” race for ages 2-10.

Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Website: www.sjfclub.org Location: Memorial Field, 5 Myrtle Ave.,

Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: For more information about the event go

to sjfclub.org, like Tot Trot or Summit Junior

Fortnightly Club on Facebook.

Email: sjfcmail@yahoo.com Fees/Admission: Pre-registration for the fun run is $15 per

child and includes a medal, t-shirt and goody

bag. No admission fee required for general

attendance but activities do require tickets

which can be purchased at the event.

Location:

68 Elm Street, Summit.

Contact:

908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org

Email:

info@artcenternj.org

Time Details:

06/04/2015 at

Friday, June, 1 Suburban C of C First Friday Networking Breakfast Join us for breakfast networking and guest speakers Time:

Friday Mornings 8 AM registration

Website: www.suburbanchambers.org

Email: education@sageeldercare.org Fees/Admission: $180

Email: info@suburbanchambers.org Fees/Admission:

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Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted.

Sunday, May 31

Location:

Contact:

Contact: 908.598.5548

Fees/Admission:

Fees/Admission: $50

Saturday, June 13 The Arc of Union County’s 7th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting The Arc of Union County’s 7th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting Time:

4-7 pm

Website: www.events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ event?oeidk=a07eanruh45feb81f5a&llr=565vr4eab.

www.events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event? oeidk=a07eanruh45feb81f5a&llr=565vr4eab Location:

Liberty Hall Museum, Kean University, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ

Contact:

Stephanie D’Souza

Email: sdsouza@arcunion.org Fees/Admission: $45.00

The Grand Summit Hotel 570 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901 Karen Hadley “$20 Members $40 “”Soon to Be”” Members”

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Thursday, June 18

Fridays, June 26 - August 28

English as a Second Language 8 Week Session Ends

Summer Mah Jongg

ESL classes taught by certified teacher Beginner, Intermediate and Conversational levels

Come play Mah Jongg this summer experienced players

Time:

Beginner: Monday & Tuesday 10am-11am Intermediate Monday & Tuesday 11am-12pm Conversational 7:00-8:15pm

Website: Location: Contact:

Time: 12:30-3:00pm Website:

www.thesay.org

Location:

Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple St. Summit, NJ 07901

www.thesay.org

Contact:

Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 x1186

Summit YMCA 67 Maple St. Summit NJ 07901

Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org

Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 x1186

Fees/Admission:

Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission:

Beginner & Intermediate $50 / 8 week session Conversational FREE

Free for members $10 for summer session for nonmembers

For items to be included in the Calendar for the next edition, all entries must be uploaded on our website by June 1st.

June 22 - August 30 Super Senior Wednesdays All area Senior Citizens (62 and older) are invited to use the YMCA facilities and take specific classes every Wednesdays this summer for free. Please contact the member services desk for details 908-273-3330 Time:

5:00am-10pm

Website:

www.thesay.org

Location:

Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple St. Summit, NJ 07901

Contact:

Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 x1186

Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: FREE

June 24 - August 26 Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge at the Summit YMCA experienced players Time:

12:30-3:00pm

Website:

www.thesay.org

Location:

Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple St. Summit NJ 07901

Contact:

Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 x1186

Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission:

Free for members $7/week for nonmembers

Friday, June 26 Marylou Hillyer Members Show & Sale 2015 Join the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey on Friday, June 26 for the Opening Reception of the Members Show & Sale. This annual exhibition features the artwork of up to 200 of our talented artist members, and remains on view through August 30, 2015. Participation in the Members Show & Sale is open to all current adult members. Entry deadline is May 22, 2015.

Time:

6-8 pm

Website:

www.artcenternj.org

Location:

68 Elm Street, Summit.

Contact:

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Call 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org.

Email: info@artcenternj.org

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Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern (908) 277-4492 MarketPlace Interior Designs, Linda Kitson-Pacilio Allied ASID (908) 273-9381 Massage Envy Spa - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0070 Maximize Wellness Counseling and Coaching (908) 337-3710 Maybury Douglas Associate T/A Dunkin’ Donuts (908) 879-5878 McGrath’s Hardware (908) 665-0711 Melissa Lowver, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (973) 635-3274 Mendham Capital Management (973) 543-6670 Merck (908) 298-4000 The Trinkoff Wattick Group at Merrill Lynch (908) 522-3322 MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG (908) 522-1004 Mind Body Wellness Center (908) 522-1861 Momentum Place (917) 991-7196 Monk’s Home Improvements (973) 635-7900 Morgan Stanley (973) 912-7769 Moya Solutions Inc (908) 516-0007 Nandos Jewelers (908) 918-0010 Natale’s Summit Bakery (908) 277-2074 New Providence Board of Education (908) 464-9050 New Providence Chiropractic (908) 665-1818 Borough of New Providence (908) 665-1400 Nicholas A Giuditta, Attorney at Law (908) 232-0099 NJ Arts News (908) 273-8699 NJ Advance Media (973) 829-5130 NJN Publishing (908) 464-1025 Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s (908) 277-4145 North Jersey Media Group (973) 921-6457 Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118 O’Gorman & Young, Inc G.R. Murray (973) 635-1800 Olam Americas, Inc (908) 988-1920 Oratory School of Summit, NJ (908) 273-7563 Organization Resources LLC (908) 598-2532 Ortho Care, Brace, Limb, Shoes & Mastectomy Boutique (908) 232-9910 Otterstedt Insurance Agency (908) 273-2422 Overlook Medical Center (908) 522-2000 Paolo’s Kitchen, LLC (908) 219-4166 Paras and Paras (908) 277-2963 Passaic Valley Coaches (973) 635-2374 Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644 Patch (617) 676-7581 Pathways Care Solutions, LLC (973) 539-6688 Peapack-Gladstone Bank (908) 273-2890 PetAgree Pet Sitter (201) 357-7387 Pfaltz & Woller, PA (908) 273-1974 PhotoOp (908) 277-4000 Point View Wealth Management, Inc. (908) 598-1717 Primrose School of Berkeley Heights (908) 418-6225 Privado Hair Salon (908) 273-2111 Professional Appraisal Associates (908) 273-2412 ProTect Painters of Summit, Madison and Millburn (908) 358-4782 PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120 R.Seelaus & Co Inc (908) 507-5614 Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787 Responsible Computer Solutions (800) 727-1483 revitaRUGS (201) 336-9715 Ricciardi Brothers (908) 277-4440 Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. (908) 277-6961 The Richland-Knowles Agency (908) 273-7100 Robinwood Kitchens Inc. (908) 665-5900 Roosters Men’s Grooming Center (908) 516-2974 Rosen Group Architecture | Design (908) 273-6565 SAGE Eldercare (908) 273-5550 Sami’s Land & Sea (908) 464-6644 Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers (908) 273-1676 Second Time Around (908) 608-1028

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F eatures

In the Schools............................................ 6 Jersey Pilots Return to Berkeley Heights........... 7 Meals On Wheels...................................... 1 0 Accents Dancewear Grand Opening...............12 In the Community......................................14 Business Briefs.........................................16 Calendar..............................................20-22 2015 Directory..........................................23

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