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Susan G. Kome 20 Year & Growing............................................6 In The Community................................................................ 9-11 Mansion In May Feature.................................................... 12-15 Summit Grand Openings..........................................................16 Marco Polo Wine Academy......................................................17 Spring Calendar................................................................. 19-21 2017 Directory.........................................................................23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Michael Shapiro Vice Chairs: Marcella Gencarelli, Dr. Patrick Smith, Patricia Swan Treasurer: Rick Wolffe Secretary: Joe Steiner Executive Director: Karen Hadley Directors: Glenn Allsopp, John Blasi, Robert Davies, James DiMaio, Gary Kapner, Paul Neuwirth, Kassandra Romas, Joseph Steffans, Beth Welsh

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ink Tie. It is unquestionably Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s definitive signature event. It has been imitated, emulated and celebrated

by Susan G. Komen Affiliates across the nation from Pennsylvania to Hawaii, from Michigan to Louisiana.

Since its inception 20 years ago, it’s been graced by an A-list of celebrity entertainers including Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Gloria Gaynor, The Pointer Sisters and Little Anthony and the Imperials. It has been attended by as many as 1,400 guests at a variety of spectacular venues including the United Airlines hangar at Newark Airport, the cavernous Morristown Armory, the beautiful New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the entire Neiman Marcus Short Hills store.

But this year’s Pink Tie Party, on April 7, 2017 at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, is perhaps destined to be the most momentous. It will mark the 20th anniversary of a promise made by the Affiliate’s co-founders to do everything they could to fight breast cancer and save lives right here in Northern New Jersey. The event will honor these three courageous women, Deborah Q. Belfatto (Summit), Lisa Herschli (Denver) and Kathy Hubert-McKenna (Berkeley Heights.

“It is truly inspiring to reflect on the vision our founders had, and the promise made to do whatever they could to help end this terrible disease,” says Kelly Witkowski, Executive Director of Komen North Jersey. “Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Deb, Lisa and Kathy, we have seen tremendous accomplishments over the last twenty years. We have invested more than $23 million to fund groundbreaking research and support local community grants to organizations right here in

New Jersey. We have educated thousands of women and men about breast health and breast cancer.

We have saved lives.

And we will keep on working until we fulfill our promise. We look forward to the future and to celebrating, with them, a world without breast cancer.”

and petitioned the organization’s National office to bring Susan G. Komen® to Northern New Jersey.

Diagnosed with breast cancer 30 years ago at the age of 33, Deb Belfatto quickly came to understand—as she moved through the long road of diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survival—that she had survived because she had access to the right resources, connections, and relationships. She was able to obtain the best care possible. But what, she wondered, became of all those women didn’t have the network, the family, the friends—the support she had? She knew that she had to do something to make a difference.

Then in 1995, Deb lost a close friend to breast cancer. She promised her friend’s 10-year old daughter Jackie that she would do everything she could so that “no little girl would ever have to face those fears, or lose her mommy again.” That promise of 1995 was to become a life-long crusade for Deb. Breast cancer, already a presence in her life, now became her driving force. A year later Deb began to work towards the goal of bringing a Komen Affiliate “home.” After long hours of research, Deb, Lisa Herschli and Kathy Hubert-McKenna traveled to Dallas

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In June of 1997 the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate was born. Just three months later, the Affiliate launched its first major fundraiser, Jackie’s Pink Tie Ball, which was destined to become its signature event, the Pink Tie Ball®, which “grew faster than we ever imagined in our wildest dreams,” says Belfatto. “Our first, Jackie’s Pink Tie Ball, was attended by over 500 people and raised $350,000. So far, Pink Tie events have raised $11.6 million, and have played a vital role in funding the Komen mission. But we couldn’t have done it alone.

Since its founding, the Affiliate has awarded over $16 million in local community grants to non-profit organizations that provide screening/diagnostic services, breast health/ breast cancer education, treatment support, and survivorship programs for underserved women and men in nine Northern New Jersey counties. In addition, over $7 million has been directed to national research programs in pursuit of new breast cancer screening techniques, better and more effective treatment options, and ultimately, the causes and cures to eradicate breast cancer forever.

Librarians Honored as Citizens of the Year

he Rotary Club of Summit and New Providence recently recognized seventeen special individuals in their service area --- local Librarians, as Citizens of the Year! The cocktail & supper buffet at the Grand Summit Hotel was called “Love Your Librarian,” and raised awareness of librarians’ expertise while raising funds for the Summit-New Providence Rotary’s college scholarship fund.

“This was an exciting opportunity to meet and greet our librarians, and to appreciate their broad skills and experience,” says Rotary President Susan Haig. “The range of programs and activity they provide is astounding.”

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New Providence: Colleen Byrne - Library Director, New Providence Memorial Library Brandee Conover - Roberts Elementary School Lisa Florio - Adult Services, New Providence Memorial Library Paula McGraw - New Providence High School Amy Nagle - New Providence Middle School

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In The Community Sponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

Christ Child Society Holds Blankets for Babies Day C hrist Child Society of Summit recently hosted their 5th annual Blankets for Babies Day.

The event was attended by more than 150 student and adult volunteers, and over 275 blankets were completed. Blankets for Babies is a day of cutting, pinning and sewing to produce wonderfully cozy fleece baby blankets that are included in layettes. The Christ Child Society of Summit provides layettes to local hospitals to be distributed to newborns in need.

This year’s goal is to provide 350 layettes to the free pediatric clinics of the area hospitals, with a blanket in each.

To date the Christ Child Society in Summit has provided layettes to over 1,500 newborn babies in our community. The layettes are packed full with necessary items to get a newborn started in life, and include onesies, pajamas, outfits, hand knit sweaters & hats, receiving blankets, and a handmade fleece blanket. The Blankets for Babies project is made possible by a very generous grant from the Summit Elks Lodge #1246.

Summit Mayor Nora Radest (L), Christ Child Society President Margaret Strong (C), and NJ Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz stop in to help out at the 5th annual Blankets for Babies Day

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ummit’s Department of Community Programs recently held an open house and information session to present information and answer questions about the community center project. Nearly 50 people attended; building plans for the new community center include 11,600 square feet of additional space, with an expanded senior lounge, full-sized gym, additional restrooms, enhanced meeting spaces, an area for teens, kitchen space, improved parking, and accessibility improvements.

New Providence Lions Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt N ew Providence Lions will be hosting their 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 AM at Oakwood Park. The hunt is for Pre-School, Kindergarten, First and Second graders.

The Hunt will take place Rain or Shine!

New Providence EMS and Fire Department with their trucks will be on hand. There will be hundreds of colored eggs to be found.

The children who find the Gold and Silver eggs will receive chocolate bunnies.

New Providence Lions Club President John Everitt said “The Easter Egg Hunt has been a long standing tradition for the New Providence Lions Club. This year will be our 48th Egg Hunt and we’re all looking forward to having a good time with the children and their families.” Families attending are asked to bring a can or box on non-perishable food which will be donated to a local food pantry.

The Easter Bunny will arrive at 9:15 am to start the hunt. So bring your baskets and join us at the Easter Egg Hunt!

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Summers Shine (and registration begins) at Reeves-Reed Arboretum!

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he winter is almost over and plans are underway at Reeves-Reed Arboretum for an exciting summer of weekly fun camps. Whether your child is interested in nature, science, art, or dance, the Arboretum’s Elephant Tree Camp has a fun offering just for them!

Kids will be able to choose from a vast selection of playful titles such as Dynamic Dinos, Mammal Mania, Lenape Ways, and Nature Sleuths. And new this summer, thanks to a partnership with Bold Arts, is a new offering Fields of Wonder: a Celebration of Nature and the Arts, where children, led by NYC Teaching Artists, will be able draw, paint, dance, sing, and create, taking their inspiration from nature-theme works of art as well as the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum.

Elephant Tree Camp, under the guidance of Jackie Kondel, RRA’s Director of Children’s Education, and RRA’s Environmental Educators, Lisa Martin and Althea Llewellyn, is aligned with New Jersey’s Core Curriculum standards, so your child will be learning and having fun at the same time! For those parents looking for a longer camp day, RRA is introducing Arboretum Afternoons, an hour long program created for children interested in attending both the morning and afternoon camp sessions. And multi-camp discounts are available.

Registration for this season’s summer of fun is now underway. For information about the full summer offerings of Elephant Tree Nature Camp, call 908-273-8787 x 1515 or log on to www.reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Squad Bricks Now Available! become part of their history.

Commemorative bricks are available in 3 sizes and will be engraved with text chosen by each supporter.

A logo or graphic of the donor’s choosing may also be included. Each brick will be installed in the walkway outside the main entrance to the Squad’s new headquarters on Summit Ave. across from the Lawton C Johnson Middle School.

Bricks can be ordered online, via mail, or in person. For details please visit http://summitems.org/brick or contact John Staunton at: jstaunrton@ summitems.org

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hanks to the generosity of Summit residents, business, and local foundations Summit’s all-volunteer First Aid Squad was able to build a new headquarters to replace the aging building they had used for over 50 years. Now your neighbors at the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad need some help to put the finishing touches on the new home that is expected to serve the volunteers and the community for the next 50 years or more.

The Buy-A-Brick program allows you to support the Squad and also

In addition to serving as the base of operations for Emergency Medical Services in Summit, the new building is also being used by various community organizations for meetings and events and was recently approved by the State Department of Health as an EMT program training site.

The First Aid Squad is funded solely by private donations, provides all services free of charge and is staffed 100% by volunteers. The First Aid Squad is always looking for new members to join its ranks. All needed training, uniforms and equipment is provided. For information, please call 908-277-9479, or visit their web site at: www.summitems.org.

Coding through Scratch & Ozobots Applications A t Washington Elementary School, 4th grade classes were introduced to coding through Scratch and Ozobots applications. Technology coaches worked in conjunction with classroom teachers to prepare engaging lessons and

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Kent Place School Wants to Share!

CNBC’s Guy Adami spoke to Kent Place Upper School’s Investment and NexGenVest clubs.

Kent Place second-graders made lanterns in honor of the Chinese New Year.

Kent Place students, faculty and staff dressed in RED on Friday, February 3 to spread awareness for the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of women-heart disease and stroke.

Governor Livingston Interact Group Volunteers O

ver 40 members of the Governor Livingston Rotary Interact Club spent Saturday morning at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey volunteering with other state civic groups to help the more than 900,000 hungry people in New Jersey Food Bank host Omar Henigan, welcomed the students to the Hillside warehouse facility and explained the function of the Food Bank and its role for those who need help in all of New Jersey’s communities. The Interact members then spent two hours sorting various donations that have been received into to specific categories and preparing them for distribution at various local partner agencies.

Fractured Symphony At Hat Tavern A s part of a continuing community outreach, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, working with the Grand Summit Hotel, presents 3 curated exhibitions annually at The Hat Tavern. On show currently at the Hat Tavern is FRACTURED SYMPHONY, a fusion of art & music by Su-Hua Chen Low. Music and visual arts go hand-in-hand as evidenced by the masterful painting constructions by artist Su-Hua Chen Low. Originally born and trained in Taiwan, Su-Hua’s work is full of color and

vibrancy, with a “musical” sense of rhythm. In the case of FRACTURED SYMPNONY, a fusion of art & music, Su-Hua adds deconstructed pieces of actual string instruments to her canvas creating a collage construction that bears witness to the essence of the object rather than reflecting the actual instrument. Everything is transformed and becomes an interaction (a “fractured symphony”) of shape and color to create a whole.

Ms. Chen Low possesses a strong and deep love of visual imagery. Her foundation of Western and Chinese training comes from

Taiwan master artists Shih-Ciao Li and Ke-Me Li. Influenced by different styles and contemporary trends, her works are touched by the Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Fauvism, and the construction and beauty of Abstract Expressionism. “I want the people who look at my paintings to get pleasure and beauty from them. I want to make it easier for them to experience something deeper and richer each time they visit a painting, and to be happier because of it.”

FRACTURED SYMPHONY, a fusion of art & music, will be on exhibit at the Hat Tavern of the Grand Summit Hotel from now through the month of June 2017. The public

is invited to a meetthe-artist reception on Thursday evening, March 9, from 6 to 8 pm – refreshments will be served.

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The two alcoves create a perfect setting for each crib, dressed with princess canopies in sheer fabric and lined in a whimsical butterfly pattern against the hand painted diamond design aqua wall. The lovely fireplace is adorned with painted Angels, fairies and butterflies to remind the babies as they grow, their angel is always with them. Between the cribs and in front of the fireplace, is a soft and comfy daybed for Mother to lay with a baby or rest on those difficult ‘all nighters’ we all know about. Two comfortable gliders in the beautiful bay window area are for mother and helper to sit and feed the babies. The bay area is surrounded by aqua drapery which coordinates with sheer roman shades on the windows featuring fluttering butterflies for a bit of whimsical charm.

he inspiration for a nursery developed when Karla Trincanello, viewed this large bedroom with two alcoves flanking a fireplace and immediately visualized a nursery... Precious X Two is an elegant nursery fitting a spectacular mansion like Alynwick Hall and designed for twin baby girls, Caroline and Olivia.

Soft aqua walls contrasted with creamy white trim and accented in pinks and purples for a feminine color theme.

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As elegant as this room is, the fabrics have been carefully selected to be washable and stain resistant for practicality, after all it is a baby’s room. Linger awhile and feel the sweetness of babies all around in this special room prepared for precious cargo.

Karla Trincanello, a Board Certified Interior Designer and ASID award winning interior designer is the president of Interior Decisions, Inc. in Florham Park, NJ for more than 30 years. Alynwick Hall –The Abby is her fifth Mansion in May Designer Show House. Her residential and commercial projects span the Metropolitan area as well as out of state projects. She and her team work diligently on every project to implement not only a coordinated, beautiful and functional design but one that fulfills every detail with an added element of the unexpected.

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Summit Grand Openings: Revivify & Sahola Flowers

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he term “revivify” means “to make someone strong, healthy, or active again.”

Summit Mayor Nora Radest recently welcomed Manager Michelle Mauro, and her staff to their new location at 316 Springfield Avenue with a festive spring ribbon cutting.

“We “revivify” your body by triggering specific reactions, mechanisms, enzymes, and hormones” explained Ms. Mauro. “Our approach can be a powerful and more natural option since your own body is trying to heal or revivify itself.”

Joining the Mayor in welcoming the staff of Revivify were Bassett Associates Managing Director Beth Welsh and Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Marcella Gencarelli of Peapack Gladstone Bank.

Examples of ways in which your body can be revivified through their services include but are not limited to the areas of recovery from injury, autoimmune and chronic diseases and conditions, sports performance, recovery from exercise, health and wellness benefits, and aesthetics.

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AHOLA Floral Art & Event Design, which is derived from the first and last name of a founder and internationally certified flower designer Olga Sahraoui opened their new flower shop in Downtown Summit at 310 Springfield Ave next to Hilltop Bicycle. Driven by passion and fearless quest for innovation, SAHOLA Flowers offers a complete menu of event, wedding and floral design services.

The cute retail flower boutique is offering unique vessels and blooms, flower hat boxes, hand-made interior dolls made by Austrian Designers. For those who are looking to enhance their living space with a beautiful outdoor planters or indoor with weekly flower services, SAHOLA has much variety to offer. Delivery flower services are also provided in Summit and nearby areas.

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arco Polo Wine Academy presents the Great Production

of California Series Class 2: The Wines of Robert Foley on Thursday, April 20th.

Enjoy the wines as we compliment, highlight their complexities and taste alongside Marco Polo’s authentic cuisine. It is designed for the wine novice who would like to be better able to appreciate wine.

Our wine educator is Mr. Steve Lieder. Steve is a lifelong resident of the Summit area and a former teacher in the Summit and Bernards Township school districts.

While teaching he spent many of his summers traveling extensively throughout America’s wine country and developed a love for American wines. This was followed by classes at Windows of the World Wine School in NYC.

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The Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and many other wines courses and classes.

Upon Mr. Lieder’s retirement from public education he embarked upon his “encore career” as a Wine Educator at the Chelsea Wine Vault in NYC. Over the past five years he has taught over 200 classes on a variety of wine topics, including tasting, terroir, varietals and regions. He is a member of the Society of Wine Educators.

Make your reservation now for the next class at Marco Polo Restaurant and Tavern 908-277-4492. You won’t be disappointed!

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Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 908-591-6491 Email: concerts@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: $15 advance/$20 door

Mar 25 Discovery Saturdays at Reeves-Reed Arboretum - Budding Branches

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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.

Mar 20 Lunch & Learn “Healthy on the Go” Learn about healthy meals on the Go Elizabeth Girouard Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street 3rd floor Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: Free members/ $5 nonmembers

Mar 22 2017 Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Join us as we honor ....

President’s Award: Marin Mixon Business of the Year: The Prestige Diner Citizen of the Year: David Dietze Organization of the Year: NJ Sharing Network Public Service: Mountain Valley Joint Dispatch Center Silver Service Award: Peter Twill Good Neighbor Award: Ted Romankow, Veterans Memorial Park Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Website: www.suburbanchambers.org Location: The Grand Summit Hotel 570 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: The Chamber Staff Email: info@suburbanchambers.org Fees/Admission: $80/person Tables of 10 - $800

Mar 23 Junior League of Summit Thrift Shop Spring Fling Event Come enjoy a spring shopping experience while getting amazing deals on new and gently used clothing accessories and home goods and also finding great prices on end-of-season winter clothing!

Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Website: www.jlsummit.org/?nd=home Location: 37 DeForest Ave., Summit Email: jlsthriftshop@yahoo.com

Mar 24 Folk Project Presents Old Time Musician Kaia Kater A special concert tonight! Banjoist Kaia Kater plays old time and Appalachian music. This young woman (only 23) is going places!

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org

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This week’s topic: Budding Branches Make a discovery at the Arboretum and enjoy a unique family experience. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays, any time between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, for an interactive exploration of nature. Each week discover a new plant, animal or environmental topic through experiments, stories, games, and crafts. Borrow an Arboretum backpack loaded with binoculars, field guides, a magnifying glass and everything else needed for outdoor Arboretum adventure! No preregistration is necessary. Adults must be accompanied by a child! Please note that Discovery Saturdays is available in Spanish! Please click here for the flyer in Spanish with weekly topics noted. Free for RRA members. $5.00 per child for non-members* *Thanks to the continued generous underwriting support of our friends at Investors Bank, we are offering all RRA members free admission to our signature events during 2017. Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 9:00 am - 1.00 pm Cost: Members: FREE, Non-Members: $5 Contact: Doreen Schindler, d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org, (908) 273-8787 x1010.

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/calendar Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler (908) 273-8787 x1010 Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/ Admission: Members: FREE; Non-Members: $5/person, $25 maximum/family.

Garage Sale-The Presbyterian Church at New Providence The Presbyterian Church at New Providence (1307 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ) will be hosting their annual Garage Sale, Saturday, March 25th 9:00am-3:30pm. Proceeds will benefit the High School Mission Project in Tijuana, Mexico (www.mexico2017.org).

Got stuff? We’ll take it! We take everything EXCEPT books, clothing and Tube TVs. Donation drop-offs are Thursday, March 23 10:00am7:00pm; Friday, March 24 10:00am-5:00pm.

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Website: www.pcnp.org Location: The Presbyterian Church at New Providence

1307 Springfield, Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 Contact: Office Staff Email: office@pcnp.org Fees/Admission: Free

Let’s Get Growing: Sowing Seeds of Wonder Starting your own vegetables and edible flowers from seeds is easier than you think... and a lot of fun too! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and more!

The Square Foot Garden way! Pre-registration is required. Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 9:30 am—11:00 am Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901 Age: 5-12 Flyer Download: Available on our website Cost: Members: $10, NonMembers: $25 Contact: Doreen Schindler, d.schindler@reevesreedarboretum.org, (908) 273-8787 x1010 Registration: REQUIRED Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/calendar Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler (908) 273-8787 x1010 Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admiss ion: Members: $10; Non-Members: $25

Let’s get started! Seed Starting basics Starting your vegetables from seeds is both rewarding and economical. Learn the basics of seed starting in this informative and hands-on workshop. This event is available on both: - Saturday, March 25, 11:30AM - 12:30PM - Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 11.00am. Age: Adult Flyer: Download “Square Foot Gardening for Adults - Winter 2017” is available on our website. Contact: Doreen Schindler, d.schindler@reeves-reed.org, (908) 273-8787 x1010 Cost: Members: $10, Non-Members: $25 Registration: Required Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/calendar Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org

(908) 273-8787 x1010 Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admission: Members: $10; Non-Members: $25

Mar 26 Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey Winter Concert The Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey, celebrating its 45th season, will present its Winter Concert featuring Doppler’s Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy for Flute and String Orchestra with soloist Miriam Lachenauer; Enesco’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1;, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Website: MetropolitanOrchestraNJ.org Location: Chatham Middle School Auditorium,

480 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 Contact: info@MetropolitanOrchestraNJ.org Email: jkcashion@verizon.net Fees/Admission: Free admission -- donations appreciated

30th Annual Taste of Summit On Sunday evening, March 26, 2017, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm come dine and socialize with your family, friends and neighbors at the 30th Annual “Taste of Summit” hosted by the Grand Summit Hotel located at 570 Springfield Avenue in Summit. The “Taste of Summit” is a gourmet extravaganza featuring more than 20 of Summit’s finest restaurants and food merchants. Each restaurant will be serving delicious “tastes” showcasing their special dishes spanning many cuisines, including Italian, Japanese, American and Mexican. There will also be scrumptious desserts from Summit’s finest bakers and a cash bar. A very special chef from YouTube’s “Cooking with Nonna” fame, Rossella Rago, will be joining us at the Taste this year. . We are looking forward to seeing you at the Taste of Summit!

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Website: www.summithistoricalsociety.org Location: The Grand Summit Hotel

570 Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: The Summit Historical Society PO Box 464

Summit, NJ 07902-0464 908-277-1747 Email: summithistoricalsociety@gmail.com Fees/Admission: $50 per adult; $20 per child (ages 6-12)

Mar 29 Let’s get started! Seed Starting basics Starting your vegetables from seeds is both rewarding and economical. Learn the basics of seed starting in this informative and hands-on workshop. This event is available on both: - Saturday, March 25, 11:30AM - 12:30PM - Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 11.00am. Age: Adult Flyer: Download “Square Foot Gardening for Adults - Winter 2017” is available on our website. Contact: Doreen Schindler, d.schindler@reeves-reed.org, (908) 273-8787 x1010 Cost: Members: $10, Non-Members: $25 Registration: Required Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/calendar Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler (908) 273-8787 x1010 Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admission: Members: $10; Non-Members: $25

Mar 31 Nocturnal Neighbors at Reeves-Reed Arboretum In this family nighttime program, participants will learn all about salamanders including where they are heading and why they need “crossing guards” to get there. Each Nocturnal Neighbors includes a night hike, activities, and stories and s’mores by the campfire.

Registration is required (available on our website). For families with children ages 5 and up. Please note that the cost is $10 per person for Non-members.

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/ calendar/?date=2017-03-31#calendarTop Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler (908) 273-8787 x1010” Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admission: Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10/person

James Keelaghan at the Minstrel Lisa Bastoni opens. Free parking; wheelchair accessible.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/12 and under free Continued on page 20

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Apr 01 Bring Us Your Bling!

Time to clean out your jewelry box and donate your unwanted pieces for the next Friends of the Summit Library Donated Jewelry Sale! Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are preparing for another successful sale of men’s and women’s necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches (working and non-working), tie clips and tie tacks, even broken pieces and single earrings. “Good” pieces or costume, we want it all. If your donation includes real gold, silver or precious or semi-precious stones, please add a note. Bring your donations to the Circulation Desk at the Library and then be sure to join us for the sale 4/22-23!

(The FOL is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.

Receipts are available.)

Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Website: summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org Location: Summit Public Library, 75 Maple Street, Summit Contact: Linda Fitzpatrick, FOL Board Member Email: lindafitz619@yahoo.com Fees/Admission: No charge to donate or shop the sale. Jewelry priced as marked, $1 and up.

Book Sale The Friends of Millburn Library will hold a book sale n April 1, 9:30am5:00pm and April 2, 1-4pm that offers adult and children’s hardback and paperback fiction and nonfiction and CDs/DVDs at bargain prices.

Proceeds support library programs and materials.

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Millburn Public Library 200 Glen Ave., Millburn, NJ 07041 Contact: Jean James 973-467-9248 Email: jhj151@verizon.net Fees/Admission: No admission fee

Ayurvedic Cooking at The Connection 3 part series by Florence Swanstrom. Ayurvedic cooking teaches Food-as-Medicine and uses easy daily routines based on the rhythms of nature in order to balance our unique mind-body “types”. Prepare and take home foods! Open to the public. Registration required. 79 Maple St., Summit, 908-247-4242. TheConnectionOnline.org.

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Website: www.theconnectiononline.org Location: The Connection, 79 Maple St., Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: info@theconnectiononline.org Email: josette.luciano@theconnectiononline.org Fees/Admission: $95 for 3 classes

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing Dance to a caller and live band! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Just listening to the band is worth the admission and listeners are welcome.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 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

Apr 03 Spring classes begin at The Connection, through 6/18 Check our class schedules for Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance and Performing Arts for Parent/Child, Preschool and School age youth, plus STEAM classes, youth and adult yoga and karate, adult group fitness and water exercise. Classes run through 6/25 for adults, 6/18 for kids.

Time: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM Website: www.theconnectiononline.org Location: The Connection,

79 Maple St., Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4242 Contact: info@theconnectiononline.org Email: frontdesk@theconnectiononline.org

Enjoy a selection of fine cheeses and authentic French charcuterie and bread that will flatter your taste buds. Your Cook’s Tour of France starts right here in Summit!

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/

calendar/?date=2017-04-07#calendarTop Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Doreen Schindler (908) 273-8787 x1010” Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Fees/Admission: Members: $50, Non-Members: $65

Silk City at the Minstrel Dan Pelletier opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/12 and under free

Apr 10 New Providence Garden Club “Garden State Gardens” There are many reasons why we are called the “Garden State”. Dr. Edith Wallace will elaborate on the gardens you absolutely must see. Refreshments will be served.

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Website: www.npgardenclubweebly.com Location: New Providence De Corso Center

15 East 4th St. New Providence, NJ Contact: New Providence Garden Club Email: npgardenclub@gmail.com Fees/Admission: $10.00 Seniors $5.00

Apr 14 Open Stage at the Minstrel Wheelchair accessible; free parking.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

21 Normandy HEights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/12 and under free

Apr 15 Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing Dance to a caller and live band! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Just listening to the band is worth the admission and listeners are welcome.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 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

Apr 16 Easter Services-The Presbyterian Church at New Providence

Judy Bortman from TransOptions will discuss walking safety Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street 3rd floor Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: FREE members/ $5 nonmembers

Join us for Easter Celebrations on Sunday, April 16th at The Presbyterian Church at New Providence, 1307 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ. 7:00 AM Sunrise Service 8:00 AM Easter Breakfast 9:00 AM Traditional & Contemporary Service 11:00 AM Contemporary Service All are welcome!

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Website: www.pcnp.org Location: The Presbyterian Church at New Providence

1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ Contact: Office Staff - 908-665-0050 Email: office@pcnp.org Fees/Admission: FREE

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Lunch & Learn “Walking Safety”

Wine Tasting with Chateau Couchebout at Reeves-Reed Arboretum Wine is to women as duct tape is to men, it fixes EVERYTHING! Come see if this is true at the next Put the ‘Pub’ in Public Garden Wine Tasting on Friday, April 7, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. “Walk” with us through the hills of the French countryside while sampling wines from the lovely artisanal vineyard, Chateau Couchebout, in Bordeaux.

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Group Piano for Adults Dust off the ivories and if piano is your thing and you can not read a note of music you will be able to play simple songs, chord changes and even transpose when the class is over. Anyone from 20-80 can take this course and have success! Piano 1 & Piano 2 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Chatham Middle Schoo 480 Main St., Chatham, NJ

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Contact: School: 973-443-9222 Instructor- 908-347-2898 Email: spielbergg@aol.com Fees/Admission: $125 course plus $25 books

Apr 20 Connie Dwyer Spring Luncheon Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Mary Jordan a Pulitzer-Prize winning correspondent for the Washington Post will be this year’s speaker at the annual Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundations Spring Luncheon. She recently co-authored a #1 bestselling book, Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland, about the women who were kidnapped and held hostage for a decade in Cleveland, Ohio. Mary will speak about the story of hope and weave in more current events and emphasize how we can and should always remain hopeful for the future. All proceeds of the luncheon will go to support the mission of the Foundation to provide top-quality breast care for all women, regardless of their ability to pay.

All attendees will receive a copy of Ms. Jordan’s book.

Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Website: www.cdbcf.org Location: Canoe Brook Country Club Summit, NJ. Contact: To learn more and register please contact Janet Lesko

at 973-985-9905 or at jlesko@trinitas.org Email: jlesko@trinitas.org Fees/Admission: $125.00

Things Being What They Are As Bill anxiously waits for his unfaithful wife and his furniture, he is visited by Jack, a divorced neighbor who suggests the loneliness of life after marriage. At first Jack appears to be a nightmare neighbor?intrusive, needy, boorish?but gradually Bill’s perception of his new “friend” deepens. While it’s true that Jack managed to lose his wife’s trust and his children’s love, Bill discovers that Jack is wrestling with circumstances that would challenge the best of us. A funny and wistful exploration of love, loss, masculinity, and the needs that bring people together and drive them apart.

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre ​ Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org 908-514-9654 Tickets: 800-838-3006 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $20-$35

Apr 21 SCC/ Berkeley Heights Membership Meeting Free membership Networking / Workshop Meeting. These meetings are designed to help members get to know each other better and get more connected to their community!

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Website: suburbanchambers.org Location: Berkeley Heights Town Hall 29 Park Avenue Contact: Dr. Pat Smith Email: info@suburbanchambers.org Fees/Admission: FREE

Andrew Sunn and Jay Mankita at the Minstrel Two songwriters share the bill tonight. Wheelchair accessible; free parking.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/12 and under free

Things Being What They Are As Bill anxiously waits for his unfaithful wife and his furniture, he is visited by Jack, a divorced neighbor who suggests the loneliness of life after marriage. At first Jack appears to be a nightmare neighbor?intrusive, needy, boorish?but gradually Bill’s perception of his new “friend” deepens. While it’s true that Jack managed to lose his wife’s trust and his children’s love, Bill discovers that Jack is wrestling with circumstances that would challenge the best of us. A funny and wistful exploration of love, loss, masculinity, and the needs that bring people together and drive them apart.

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre ​ Oakes Center 120 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org 908-514-9654 Tickets: 800-838-3006 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $20-$35

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Pathways Dragon Boat Team SOSNJ Practice through October

Friends of the Summit Public Library Donated Jewelry Sale Mark your calendars for the spring Friends of the Summit Public Library’s wildly popular semi-annual Donated Jewelry Sale! There’s something for everyone among the gently used items, including beautiful estate pieces of real gold, silver and gemstones; gorgeous costume jewelry, kid-size items, men’s jewelry and bags of odds and ends (broken jewelry, single earrings, etc.) for crafting! It’s the perfect place to shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something “new”! The FOL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all proceeds from the sale benefit the Summit Public Library, providing programming, equipment and supplies that are not covered by the municipal budget.

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Website: summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org Location: Summit Public Library, Hickock Meeting Room, 75 Maple St., Summit.

Contact: Linda Fitzpatrick, FOL Board Member Email: lindafitz619@yahoo.com Fees/Admission: Free admittance; jewelry is as priced, $1 and up.

Apr 23 Friends of the Summit Public Library Donated Jewelry Sale Mark your calendars for the spring Friends of the Summit Public Library’s wildly popular semi-annual Donated Jewelry Sale! There’s something for everyone among the gently used items, including beautiful estate pieces of real gold, silver and gemstones; gorgeous costume jewelry, kid-size items, men’s jewelry and bags of odds and ends (broken jewelry, single earrings, etc.) for crafting! It’s the perfect place to shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something “new”! The FOL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all proceeds from the sale benefit the Summit Public Library, providing programming, equipment and supplies that are not covered by the municipal budget.

Time: 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM Website: summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org Location: Summit Public Library, Hickock Meeting Room, 75 Maple St., Summit.

Contact: Linda Fitzpatrick, FOL Board Member Email: lindafitz619@yahoo.com Fees/Admission: Free admittance; jewelry is as priced, $1 and up.

Things Being What They Are As Bill anxiously waits for his unfaithful wife and his furniture, he is visited by Jack, a divorced neighbor who suggests the loneliness of life after marriage. At first Jack appears to be a nightmare neighbor?intrusive, needy, boorish?but gradually Bill’s perception of his new “friend” deepens. While it’s true that Jack managed to lose his wife’s trust and his children’s love, Bill discovers that Jack is wrestling with circumstances that would challenge the best of us. A funny and wistful exploration of love, loss, masculinity, and the needs that bring people together and drive them apart.

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre ​ Oakes Center 120 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.orgn 908-514-9654 Tickets: 800-838-3006 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $20-$35

Now in its 10th season, the team consists of women who are currently in treatment or who are cancer survivors. No experience necessary. Registration is required.

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Website: www.theconnectiononline.org/community-service/pathways-2.html Location: Lake Parsippany, 701 Lakeshore Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Contact: Lesley Andrews, Pathways Director, 908-273-4242 Email: lesley.andrews@theconnectiononline.org

Apr 28 Jeanne Burns and Andrew Hardin at the Minstrel The Levins open. Wheelchair accessible; free parking.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/12 and under free

Apr 29 Get On Board The Junior League of Summit, in coordination with the State Council of all New Jersey Junior Leagues is offering open registration for its Get On Board program. This immersive, one-day training program is designed to provide training in the essential elements for being an effective and meaningful non-profit board member. The program is open to those currently serving on non-profit boards, as well as individuals who are interested in doing so. The 2017 program will include programs on: Mission-Driven Board Meets Servant Leadership; Board Member Roles and Responsibilities; Finance 101; Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations; Brand Development; Risk Management; Committee Management; Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence; Fund Development; Membership and Development; and Birkman Personality and Career Assessment. The program also includes an optional “matching” component, to try to introduce individuals who have completed the program to non-profit organizations that are seeking board members.

Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Website: www.getonboardnj.org Location: Peck School, Morristown NJ Contact: (908) 273-7349 Email: jlsofficemanager@gmail.com Fees/Admission: Early registration $150/person

AARP DRivers Safety class Traffic rules, driving conditions, roads and cars have changed. Take the AARP Smart Driver course, where you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to drive more safely. Complete the course to qualify for an automobile insurance discount (check with your auto insurance agent for details.)

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Website: http://www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: $15 AARP members $20 Non AARP members

The Music of Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera of NJ presents “The Music of Gilbert and Sullivan”. Professional singers perform scenes from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, and more.

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Website: www.newprovidencelibrary.org Location: The New Providence Memorial Library 377 Elkwood Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974 Contact: 908-665-0311 New Providence Librar Fees/Admission: Free. All are welcome.

Balance Bones & Beyond at The Connection FREE. Learn how proper alignment can improve your health and wellness so muscles, joints, vital organs and nervous system can function at peak efficiency. Taught by Linda Wheeler, Registered Yoga Teacher.

Open to the public. Registration required. 908-273-4242 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Website: www.theconnectiononline.org Location: The Connection, 79 Maple St. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4242 Contact: info@theconnectiononline.org Email: frontdesk@theconnectiononline.org Fees/Admission: FREE

Apr 24 Pickleball Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA Gym 67 Maple Street Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: Free members $25 /8 week session nonmembers

Apr 25 Intermediate Conversational Spanish Practice your Spanish with native speaking teacher Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: FREE Members $25 nonmembers

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Summit College Club Book Donations & Sale

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he Summit College Club (SCC) will hold its annual book sale from April 25th through 30t at American Legion Post No. 433 located at 357 Elkwood Ave in New Providence. Last year, Club members collected and organized more than 40,000 books for the sale. Nearly all the books are priced from 50 cents to one or two dollars. The eagerly anticipated sixday sale regularly attracts hundreds of customers, dealers and readers from the tri state area.

Proceeds from the sale are used to fund college scholarships for deserving young women in local high schools. The sale was first held in 1935 and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships over the years.

Book donations for the sale can be brought to Westy Self Storage, 15 River Road, Chatham, between February 18th and April 12th, 2017 (weekdays 8 -5, Sat 9 -5, Sun 11 -3).

The books must be in good condition and packed in bags or small boxes.

The Summit College Club is a branch of the American Association of University Women, an organization that promotes equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Membership is open to all women and men holding the associate degree or higher.

For more information about the sale, please e-mail summitcollegeclub@ yahoo.com or call 908-464-2540.

Hours for the Book Sale: April 25th 9am – 3pm (Entry fee first day only $25); All other days Free Entry: April 26th and 27st 10am – 9pm; April 28th and 29th 10am – 6pm; April 30th 10 – 3pm. Sunday, April 30th, is Bag Day when customers may fill a grocery shopping bag with books for $5.

The Suburban Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of benefits to support your business. The Chamber delivers innovative and creative programs to give our members a competitive edge in the marketplace.

MEMBER BENEFITS

OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN Michael Shapiro - TAPinto LLC VICE CHAIRS Dr. Patrick Smith - Smith Chiropractic Patricia Swan - Lantern Hill Marcella Gencarelli - Peapack Gladstone Bank TREASURER Rick Wolffe - TSP Capitol Management Group SECRETARY Joe Steiner DIRECTORS Glenn Allsopp - Allsopp & Company John Blasi Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Robert Davies - Davies Insurance Management James DiMaio - DERCO Inc Gary Kapner - Creative Wallcoverings Paul Neuwirth, Taylor Rental Joseph Stefans - Investors Bank Beth Welsh - Bassett Associates Staff Karen Fern Hadley, Annemarie Cahill Alison Chieffo

Membership in a Premier Professional Business Association • “Resource Center” for the community for information utilized by Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights municipalities and public libraries and the general public by telephone and local visitors.

• “After Business Hours” and “Networking Luncheons” with timely local and business news.

Educational Programs • First Friday Program – Monthly breakfast networking with speaker on a business education topic • Co-sponsor seminars with SBA, UCEDC, ELC, Union County Means Business and other agencies

Opportunities to Promote your Business

• Welcome Center fields inquiries pertaining to local businesses and community affairs.

• The Collection, our local publication, is distributed regionally to over 31,000 homes including every home in Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. 10% discount.

• Publication of “Membership Directory” in print and electronically.

• Advertising in Chamber directories and programs.

• Local area map, featuring Suburban Chamber members.

• Gift certificate program encourages residents to shop locally in Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights

• Banner Advertising on Suburban Chamber website, email communications, and promotional ads on our in-office Visitors Center Display.

• Electronic newsletter presenting news on Chamber member businesses as well as business information members can use.

• Member-to-Member promotions • Constant Contact — Discount through the Chamber (prepaid) • Annual Golf Outing • Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, honoring members and businesses in our community that make a positive impact in our towns.

• Summit Train Station window box advertising opportunities.

Advocacy for Local Business and Industry • Legislative networking events with local, county or state officials on timely issues.

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Linda Kitson-Pacilio Allied ASID (908) 273-9381 Stephanie Skidmore - Mary Kay Cosmetics (908) 917-2733 Massage Envy Spa - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0070 Melissa Lowver, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (973) 635-3274 Mendham Capital Management (973) 543-6670 Mind Body Wellness Center (908) 522-1861 Momentum (908) 277-1333 Monk’s Home Improvements (973) 635-7900 Morgan Stanley (973) 912-7769 Mosquito Shield (732) 215-4737 Moya Solutions Inc (908) 516-0007 Natale’s Summit Bakery (908) 277-2074 New Jersey Hills Media Group (908) 766-3900 x250 New Providence Board of Education (908) 464-9050 New Providence Chiropractic (908) 665-1818 Borough of New Providence (908) 665-1400 NJ Sharing Network (908) 516-5400 NJ Advance Media (732) 243-2741 Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s (908) 277-4145 Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118 On The Ball Dog Training, LLC (908) 451-5707 Orangetheory Fitness (908) 458-9353 Oratory School of Summit, NJ (908) 273-7563 Our House Inc (908) 464-8008 Overlook Medical Center (908) 522-2000 Paolo’s Kitchen, LLC (908) 219-4166 Paras and Paras (908) 277-2963 Partners Transportation Group (908) 241-9600 Passaic Valley Coaches (973) 635-2374 Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644 Peapack-Gladstone Bank (908) 273-2890 Peppercorn Diner (908) 277-2323 Pet Valu (908) 647-5300 PetAgree Pet Sitter (201) 357-7387 Pfaltz & Woller, PA (908) 273-1974 Piattino (908) 219-4801 PlaceCodes, Inc. (908) 581-5284 PNC Bank (732) 360-6108 Point View Wealth Management, Inc. (908) 598-1717 Primary Financial (908) 500-1668 Primrose School of Berkeley Heights (908) 286-0900 Priority Payment Systems (908) 377-0962 Privado Hair Salon (908) 273-2111 Professional Appraisal Associates (908) 273-2412 PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120 Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787 Regal Bank (908) 275-9450 Remax Achievers (908) 522-9444 Renna Media (908) 418-5586 Responsible Computer Solutions (800) 727-1483 Revivify (908) 273-2222 Ricciardi Brothers (973) 732-3830 Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. (908) 277-6961 The Richland-Knowles Agency (908) 273-7100 Robinwood Kitchens Inc. (908) 665-5900 Romas, Kassandra (908) 296-1586 Roosters Men’s Grooming Center (908) 516-2974 ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design (908) 273-6565 SAGE Eldercare (908) 273-5550 Sahola (855) 439-5250 Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers (908) 273-1676 Silverleaf Consulting, LLC (908) 553-0554 Skin Deep Salon and Spa (908) 508-1800 Smith Chiropractic (908) 464-8899

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Smythe Volvo Inc. (908) 273-4200 Sofi’s Color Lounge in Summit (908) 598-9000 Spring Cleaners (908) 508-1010 State Farm Insurance- Glisel Jimenez (908) 277-4099 Joseph Steiner (908) 337-9536 Stessl & Neugebauer Inc (908) 277-3340 Suburban Chambers of Commerce (908) 522-1700 Suburban Eye Institute Optometrists (908) 464-0123 Summit Area YMCA (908) 273-3330 Summit Board of Education (908) 273-3025 Summit Concrete Technology LLC (908) 499-8538 Summit Downtown, Inc. (908) 277-6100 Summit Frame & Art, Inc. (908) 273-8665 Summit Hearing Aid Center (908) 277-6886 Summit Medical Group, PA (908) 273-4300 Summit Oaks Hospital (908) 522-7071 Summit Ski and Sport (908) 277-4170 Summit Smiles (908) 737-1313 Summit Test Prep & Tutoring (908) 516-4199 Summit Transcendental Meditation Program (908) 522-0820 The City of Summit (908) 277-9400 Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center (908) 598-8383 Take On College, LLC (908) 447-7752 TAP Into LLC (908) 279-0303 Taylor Rental Center (908) 464-9111 TD Bank - BH (908) 790-9605 TD Bank (908) 598-0943 The American Yoga Academy (973) 731-9960 The ARC of Union County (973) 315-0000 The Bar Method (908) 522-1550 The Daniels Group (908) 665-2396 The Liberty Group (908) 964-8390 THE MAX of New Providence (908) 516-1986 The Meat House (908) 228-5960 The Office Tavern Grill (908) 522-0550 The Pipes of Christmas (917) 584-4180 The Provident Bank (732) 726-5405 The Summit Playhouse (908) 273-2192 at&t Authorized Retailer; The Wireless Experience (908) 219-4492 The Woodhouse Spa - Summit (908) 608-1120 Tide Dry Cleaners (908) 219-4525 TLC Computer Services (877) 926-8852 TMC’s Boutique (908) 350-8089 TSP Capital Management Group (908) 273-2105 Two River Community Bank (908) 918-1511 Union County College (908) 709-7501 United Way of Greater Union County (908) 353-7171 Vicki Popp Salon (908) 967-6492 W.D. Virtue Tile Co. (908) 273-6936 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (908) 273-9121 Walgreens (908) 277-2092 Wave Dispersion Technologies (908) 233-7503 Weichert Realtors (908) 277-1200 Wesketch Architecture, Inc. (908) 647-8200 Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (908) 790-0700 Wilde Capital Management (866) 894-5332 Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar (908) 277-4224 Window Tailors (908) 464-0644 Woodward Properties, REALTORS (908) 598-0155 You Can Be Found (732) 462-6019 Zadie’s Nurturing Den (908) 277-8584

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