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ew Jersey’s newest senior living complex comes to New Providence with bright expectations at Lantern Hill, the new, distinctive Erickson Living continuing care retirement community.

Lantern Hill is situated on a scenic 20-acre campus on the corner of Mountain Avenue and South Street. The site was formally used as an office and sales complex for local industries including Allstate Insurance and Lucent Technologies.

Summit Medical Group, the largest and oldest physician-owned, multidisciplinary medical practice in New Jersey. Residents can enjoy prompt appointments in a location that’s just steps from home.

Residents will move into the 161 independent living apartments of Phase 1, which sold out in 10 weeks, this summer followed by the opening of 85 continuing care residences. Within the first few years, the community will add 114 more independent

“We are thrilled to open our doors this summer and welcome our pioneer residents to their new home,” said Executive Director Patricia Swan. “Residents will enjoy an active and secure retirement lifestyle on our beautiful campus and enjoy the culture, entertainment, and natural beauty of the New Providence area.”

The independent living community provides a vibrant lifestyle to seniors with abundant amenities and a broad spectrum of activities and services, complemented with integrated healthcare and wellness.

The large, central building, called Union Square, offers all kinds of services and conveniences—and it’s a short indoor stroll from every Lantern Hill apartment home. There are even 83 apartment homes located right in the building. In Union Square, residents can enjoy a delicious, chef-prepared meal in one of three on-site restaurants, swim laps in the all-season pool, or relax and pursue a lifelong interest in the Art Studio or Library.

Lantern Hill’s on-site medical center will be operated by

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living apartment homes, for a total of 275. Some of the other amenities include a fitness center, transportation, 24-hour concierge services, secure underground parking and a theater.

Erickson Living is a national firm that develops and manages continuing care retirement communities. They are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information on Lantern Hill, including renderings of the buildings and floor plans of the beautiful apartments, visit www.lanternhillcommunity.com.

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Kent Place Athletes Head Across The Country!

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ix members of the graduating class of Kent Place School have been recruited to play college sports. From the left pictured are: Olivia Reiter of Summit will be on the Division I Crew team for University of Southern California; Kate McAloon of Mountainside will play Division III Lacrosse for Bowdoin College; Danielle DiTommaso of Ridgewood will play Division III Lacrosse for Amherst College; Monica McGavin of Mountainside will be on the Division I Track & Field team at Lehigh University; Julia Schmuckler of New Vernon will play Division I Lacrosse at University of Louisville; and Erin Hollenbaugh of Summit will be on the Division III Cross Country and Track & Field teams at Bowdoin University.

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Launch Partnership S

ummit Medical Group (SMG) and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have announced the launch of a partnership to create the Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center. An extension of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, Summit Medical Group will now be clinically and operationally integrated with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Summit Medical Group is one of four partner members of the network and is excited to contribute to MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. This partnership is the first of its kind between MD Anderson and a physician-owned-and-governed multispecialty group. Through its relationship with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Summit Medical Group will now provide MD Anderson’s world-renowned cancer care to patients at its locations throughout northern New Jersey.

With a special emphasis on continuity of care, the new Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center will provide fully integrated, multidisciplinary cancer care for patients in northern New Jersey. The program, which provides medical oncology, infusion and diagnostic imaging, is already in place at Summit Medical Group’s flagship campus at 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights.

“Our new partnership will deepen and enhance our current cancer services by providing a new level of expertise and collaboration,” said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, chairman and chief executive officer of Summit Medical Group. “Within our multidisciplinary patient-centered healthcare model, Summit Medical Group patients will have access to enhanced cancer treatment, including MD Anderson’s world-renowned treatment protocols, extensive clinical trials and cutting-edge research.

We will continue to provide comprehensive cancer care to our patients—from screening and diagnosis to survivorship— preserving the patient-physician relationships that have existed for many years. ”

Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, chairman and chief executive officer of Summit Medical Group

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The Collection’s roving reporters caught up with several folks in downtown Summit recently and here’s what they had to say....

NAME: JUSTINE STORNUTTA TOWN: SUMMIT ACTIVITY: TURTLE BACK ZOO

NAME: JEAN LESSNER

NAME: MIKE TOWN: ATLANTA ACTIVITY: FLYING

TOWN: MONTCLAIR ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE BEACH

NAME: ALLY BORRIELLO TOWN: CHATHAM ACTIVITY: NOE POND

NAME: GILL BRENNER TOWN: SUMMIT ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE BEACH

NAME: MORGAN SULIVAN TOWN: CHATHAM ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE SHORT HILLS MALL

NAME: STEVE KRWALSKI TOWN: SOMERVILLE ACTIVITY: RIDING BIKES

NAME: JOHN BITICI TOWN: BERKLEY HEIGHTS ACTIVITY: SUMMIT FARMERS MARKET

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In The Community Sponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

Chamber Awards Scholarships

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he Suburban Chamber of Commerce will once again be awarding three scholarships to seniors – one each at Summit, New Providence and Governor Livingston High Schools.

Funds for the scholarship are donated by the Chamber members through various projects including the Annual Super Bowl Service Auction, the Rubber Duck Raffle, Golf Outing and individual member contributions from corporations and events, like the Berkeley Heights Charity Road Race. Pictured is Race Chair Dr. Pat Smith presenting a $1,000 contribution to the Chamber Chairman Michael Shapiro for the Scholarship Fund At press time, all of the scholarship winners were not yet known.

Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center

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he Reeves Reed Arboretum recently re-named their education building, the Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center, in appreciation and recognition of the legacy of Mary Stackhouse.

The late Mrs. Stackhouse was a great fan and generous supporter of the Arboretum. An avid golfer and naturalist, Mrs. Stackhouse established her Foundation to specifically support environmental causes, including the preservation and growth of natural open space. Thanks to the Stackhouse Foundation, Reeves-Reed Arboretum has been able to grow the Arboretum’s staffing capacity with the addition of a second environmental educator and three paid horticultural internships.

The Max of New Providence Grandopening

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he Max of New Providence officially celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new facility, 1275 Springfield Avenue in New Providence.

Mike Shapiro and Karen Hadley were in attendance to congratulate the Max owners Allison DiMarzio and Amy Walsh and their staff. The Max is a 10 week Challenge where they help members make FAST and LASTING changes to their health, fitness, and overall appearance.

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Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Gets National Arts Grant

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he Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has received prestigious “Imagine Your Parks” grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The grant of $25,000.00 will support the residency and exhibition of artist Matthew Jensen who will bring 4 New Jersey landscapes to life in a museum setting. The Art Center is the only museum in New Jersey to be awarded an “Imagine Your Parks” grant, and only one of fifty-one “Parks” grants nationwide. “Imagine Your Parks” is

a grant initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts created in partnership with the National Park Service to support projects that use the arts to engage people with memorable places and landscapes of the National Park System. Jensen, a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow, has exhibited at the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, the Brandywine River Museum and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. His work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artist Matthew Jensen explores arborglyphs (tree carvings) at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Jensen’s upcoming art exhibition at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey featuring 4 NJ landscapes received an “Imagine Your Parks” grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Police Partner with Fountain Baptist Church Youth Program

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ummit Police Chief Robert Weck worked with the congregation at Fountain Baptist Church to facilitate a group dialogue on police interactions with African American youth. During the discussion, hosted by the Fountain Baptist’s Boy’s Right of Passage Ministry led by Minister Rodney Williams with the assistance of Rev. Vernon Williams, Chief Weck spoke to the young men about the importance of communication and mutual respect while interacting with law enforcement to ensure positive and constructive encounters.

In addition to the discussion, Chief Weck and Officer Matt Tarentino from the Department’s Community Policing Unit also demonstrated simulated motor vehicle stops.

These simulated traffic stops helped to highlight what citizens should expect while being stopped by law enforcement, and to demonstrate the high level of professional training standards expected from the Summit Police Department’s officers.

Chief Weck commented that he is “proud of our partnership with Fountain Baptist

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Church and grateful to Minister Williams for the opportunity to build relationships with the young members of their congregation”.

“In this day and age of much-publicized conflict between law enforcement and the black community, we can’t underestimate the importance of mutual respect where both parties know what is required from each other,” said Minister Rodney Williams.

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“While much counsel is given to us around how we should interact with the police, Chief Weck and Officer Tarentino provided a thorough look at the level of professionalism and decorum that we should expect in our interactions with officers and how to address anything less than that”.

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Summit Grand Openings Summit Mayor Nora Radest cuts the ribbon for the new Ricciardi Brothers location in downtown Summit.

On hand were representatives from Benjamin Moore Paints, the City of Summit and the Suburban Chamber of Commerce.

Summit welcomes Home Again Design and their staff to their new location on Springfield Avenue in Summit. Mayor Nora Radest did the honors!

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stablished in 1997, The Wireless Experience is a leading wireless solution and home automation AT&T retailer.

Dedicated to providing unmatched customer service and product selection, the company’s 20 years of experience serving consumers and businesses in the Northeast reaches into New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Built on core values of trust, integrity, community, and loyalty, The Wireless Experience is committed to setting the industry standard for customer service.

“From the beginning, our mission has been to introduce new technology that inspires and enhances the lives of our our customers,” President Brian Wainright said. “We pride ourselves in making sure your experience with us is second to none, and will continue to emphasize those goals in our Summit Location.”

We welcome you to visit our store at 342 Springfield Ave in Summit. You can call us at 908.219.4492. Mention you saw us here when you activate a new phone on NEXT, and we will make your first month payment up to $25.

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A Senior’s View ….

By Emily Wingate, Senior Chatham High School

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n an effort to find a cure for senioritis, Chatham High School developed a senior internship program that allows seniors the opportunity to intern at a business of their choice for the last five weeks of school.

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I knew that it was a unique opportunity and it would have been silly not to participate , said Emily Wingate.

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I am attending Lafayette College in the fall and plan on entering the business world after graduation. I wanted to find an internship that would give me a taste of a career I may want to pursue in the future and had the pleasure of finding an exciting internship at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce.

I was so excited to start not only because I got to leave school, but also I would be able to use what I already know as well as learn a lot more at the office. After speaking to a few of my friends and asking how their internships were going, I realized

that I am working in a much different (and far more exciting) environment.

Unlike the boring desk jobs of filling papers, making phone calls, and sending emails some of my friends have, I get the experience of interacting with actual people. A few of the jobs I was given included conducting surveys on the streets of Summit and speaking to different employees at many local businesses. I have to admit, asking random strangers questions for the Chamber’s magazine, The Collection, was a little awkward at first, but became a lot easier as I kept going. (Ed Note: See “Summer Fun” on page 9). Talking comfortably to complete strangers is a difficult skill, but I am happy I got a taste of how to do it professionally before I enter the real working world.

Another thing I learned was how to take “no” for an answer, which is definitely not a strength of mine. I went from store to store delivering advertising information for the June issue of The Collection to see if they had any interest. I learned to handle the many questions and many “sorry not interested” while trying to bring out my inner sales person. Not only did my people skills improve, but also I became quite familiar with Excel and its tricks. For example, through a lot of trial and error I successfully learned how to mail merge. Not as easy as it looks! I also felt pretty professional when I was given my very own email address (ewingate@suburbanchambers.org).

Aside from being occupied with the tasks I was given, I loved the entire work environment. Unexpectedly, not once did I feel uncomfortable in the office. Whenever I had a question about anything or how to do something, someone was always happy to give me an answer. I know what it feels like to wake up and dread going to work and I can honestly say that The Chambers energized and welcoming environment makes me so excited to come in. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my last few weeks of senior year.

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June/July

water feature by Atlantis Water Gardens. All works are for sale and the participating artists will donate 30% of each purchase to the Arboretum. Tickets to this special evening are available for purchase at 501auctions.com/reevesreedarboretum2016. Pre-auction bidding begins June 1st. For additional information about ART in the Garden, and other events and activities at the Arboretum, please visit reevesreedarboretum.org. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. The Arboretum is a non-profit public garden and is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

Jun 12 Bikers for Brooke Motorcycle Run & Family BBQ

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901

TO BENEFIT - The Brooke Healey Foundation, fighting pediatric brain cancer. The 4th Annual Ride is police escorted by the Blue Knights NJ VIII Honor Guard. AMA Sanctioned. When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 Start Location: New Providence Community Pool 1378 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ Registration: 9:00 - 10:30 am Kickstands up: 10:45 am Cost (Includes BBQ): $25/driver; $15/passenger - You do not have to ride to attend the BBQ! Catered by Olsen’s BBQ - Live Music - 50/50 - Cash Beer Garden - Vendors - Car Cruise - Game Truck - Face Painting - Sand Art - Bounce House - Dunk Tank - Ice Cream - Bubble Soccer - Touch a Truck - Highstriker - Sit-on-a-bike Selfie - And MORE! www.brookehealey.com

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Doreen Schindler 908-272-8787, x1010

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Calendar

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hank you to everyone who is posting their events to our Collection Calendar!

If you don’t see your special event on the calendar please tell your organization’s public relations chair to submit the information at least 45 days in advance of your event by using the Suburban Chamber of Commerce website.

Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Website: www.brookehealey.com

Fees/Admission: $225/person

Location: Ride Start Location: New Providence Community Pool

1378 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ BBQ Location: Mount Carmel Hall 56 River Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing Dugan Murphy calls the contras tonight. Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. Just listening to the music is worth the admission and listeners are welcome.

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Website: www.folkproject.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.

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Jun 04 - Oct 30 The Blue Planet Art Exhibit at Reeves-Reed Arboretum ART in the Garden, Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s eagerly anticipated annual garden party and fundraiser, is also the start of a four-month long art exhibition and installation at Wisner House Gallery and on the Arboretum grounds entitled, THE BLUE PLANET, waterscapes by renowned artist and printmaker Julio Valdez, and featuring waterthemed sculptures by ten additional artists. These include Sam Bogner, Cindy Booth, Carla Goldberg, Tom Holmes, Susan Manspeizer, Dave McNeil, Lori Merhige, Shelley Parriott, Herman Roggeman, and a special active water feature by Atlantis Water Gardens. All works are for sale and the participating artists will donate 30% of each purchase to the Arboretum. THE BLUE PLANET opens Saturday, June 4 at the Arboretum’s ART in the Garden Gala and will run through the end of October. There will also be a special meet-the-artists reception on Sunday, July 10, 2-4pm. Tickets for ART in the Garden can be purchased at 501auctions.com/reevesreedarboretum2016. For more information about ART in the Garden, THE BLUE PLANET and other Arboretum events, please visit reeves-reedarboretum.org. ReevesReed Arboretum is non-profit public garden located at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. It is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

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6:00 PM - 4:00 PM

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM First Presbyterian Church parish house 14 Hanover Road E. Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864 Email: dance@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10/ students $5

Tot Trot Tot Trot begins with runner registration, petting zoo, moon bounces, trackless train, games, prizes, food and more. Races start promptly at 1:00pm. Medal, t-shirt and good bag included with pre-registration. Visit www.sjfclub.org to register. The Summit Junior Fortnightly Club is hosting this annual event, with proceeds benefiting The Brooke Healey Foundation to fight pediatric cancer.

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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fence Show Art Sale Have artwork that you want to show and sell? Looking for artwork for your home or office? Looking for a unique gift? The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is hosting a new outdoor Fence Show this June! Held in conjunction with our Annual Open House, art lovers can view, make and buy art at this exciting event. Spaces are available to all artists on a first come, first serve basis visit www.artcenternj.org/fenceshow to reserve your space. For more information about the Open House visit www.artcenternj.org/ openhouse.com.

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org/fenceshow Location:

Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm Street, Summit

Contact:

kmurdock@artcenternj.org

Email: anne@artcenternj.org Fees/Admission: Free

Memorial Field in Summit (5 Myrtle Avenue)

Open House and Fence Show Art Salea

Contact:

Lisa Parkin (for inquiries about this posting)

Email: lmparkin3@msn.com Fees/Admission: Registration fee is $17 per runner for entries received by May 31, 2016, and $20 for entries received at the TOT TROT event.

Jun 08 NJ World War II Book Club Lecture by Bob Max, an American Jewish soldier, who fought in three major battle campaigns across Europe in World War II and was captured by the Nazis during the climactic Battle of the Bulge, and forced into slave labor.

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Website:

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901

Location:

Millburn Public Library 200 Glen Avenue Millburn, NJ

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Doreen Schindler 908-272-8787, x1010

Contact:

Marie D. Somers Director of Communications

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NJ World War II Book Club

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Fees/Admission: Ride Cost (Includes BBQ): $25/driver; $15/ passenger BBQ Cost: $25/person; $10/child under 11 $50/family includes 2 adults

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

ART in the Garden, Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s eagerly anticipated annual garden party and fundraiser will take place Saturday, June 4, 2016, 6-11pm. The evening’s festivities include a silent as well as live auction, dining by David Ellis Events, music by Massive Reggae Band, and dancing to DJ Paul Fessock’s World of Rock.

This year’s gala also celebrates the extraordinary contributions of long-time community partners The Summit Garden Club and The Honorable Ellen Dickson and Mr. Chip Dickson. THE BLUE PLANET art exhibit will premiere at the gala and is open through the end of October. The exhibit features waterscapes by renowned artist and printmaker, Julio Valdez, as well as water themed garden sculptures by additional artists including Sam Bogner, Cindy Booth, Carla Goldberg, Tom Holmes, Susan Manspeizer, Dave McNeil, Lori Merhige, Shelley Parriott, Herman Roggeman, and a special active

Lori Castle

Email: lori_bhf@gmail.com

Website: www.sjfclub.org

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ART in the Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Contact:

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Fees/Admission: No admission fee.

Jun 10 Open Stage at the Minstrel A chance to hear a wide variety of musicians. Performers please check website for signup procedures. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

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8:00 PM - 11:00 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 $9; 12 and under free

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On Sunday, June 12 the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is hosting its Annual Open House from 11 am to 3 pm. Our annual Open House is a celebration of the Art Center’s vision to create an inclusive community where lives are transformed by art! During this free family-friendly event, participants can try their hand at making an art project in one of the Art Center’s studios, watch artists demonstrate unique art forms and view Art Center exhibitions. Food vendors will be on hand for a quick lunch. New this year to the Open House is the Fence Show Art Sale! Need a unique wedding gift? Looking for a masterpiece for your living room? Buy directly from the artist.

Learn more about the Open House online at www.artcenternj.org/ openhouse.com.

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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org Location:

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey located at 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901

Contact:

Delila DeCarvalho 908-273-9121

Email: info@artcenternj.org

Summit PAL Pet Show All pets are welcome to frolic, hop, fly, crawl, or even slither to the Village Green for a chance to win big prizes in the 2016 PAL Pet Show. Celebrity judges will select winners from a variety of pet categories.

Owners may register their pets on the day of the event in order to be entered into the contest. After the contest, snap a few photos with your best friend in front of the “”step and repeat,”” and enjoy music & entertainment by Summit Soundz.

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Website: www.summitcommunityprograms.com Location:

Summit Village Green 356 Broad St., Summit, NJ

Fees/Admission: Free event, sponsored by the Summit PAL and Summit Department of Community Programs

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Cruise for a Cause

Berkeley Heights Street Fair

Fundraiser to benefit The Brooke Healey Foundation fighting Pediatric Brain Cancer. Sunday June 12th, car must arrive between 9:30 and 11:00 am. First 50 Cars receive goody bags. Family Choice trophy awarded by the Healey Family.

The Suburban Chamber of Commerce is proud to present it’s 3rd annual Street Fair, “A Summer Celebration!”

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Website: www.suburbanchambers.org

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12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website: www.brookeheal

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Join us on Springfield Avenue, from Snyder to Plainfield Ave., from 10 am until 5 pm

Location:

Mt. Carmel Hall, 56 River Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Contact:

Karen Hadley

Contact:

D. Wolfe - 908-898-1516

Email: info@suburbanchambers.org

Email: dwolfe145@aol.com

Fees/Admission: We expect a large crowd, as we have had the past two years!. Booths are available for businesses and not for profits.Sponsorships are available.

Fees/Admission: Entry fee is $ 10.00 per car and $ 10.00 for any passengers. Entitles you to BBQ, 50/50, Vendor Village, Cash Beer Garden and live music.

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Shun Ng at the Minstrel

SCC/BH meeting

The Eclectic Consort opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Monthly meeting for the Suburban Chamber of Commerce/ Berkeley Heights network, get more connected to our community and grow our businesses!

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Website: www.folkproject.org

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Location:

Berkeley Heights Town Hall Chamber Room Town Hall Chamber Room located @ 29 Park Ave BH

Contact: 973-335-9489 Email:

Contact:

Pat Smith

Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Email: drsmith@drpatricksmith.com

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Rd Morristown, NJ 07960 minstrel@folkproject.org

Jul 02

Fees/Admission: Free, breakfast sponsored by Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

Joe Crookston at the Minstrel

Caller Don Flaherty and band Strumbow Squeezeblow promise a lively evening! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Listeners welcome (admission applies).

Carrie Cantor opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org

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Location:

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Parish House 14 Hanover Road East Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-335-9489

Contact: 973-295-6864

Email:

Email: dance@folkproject.org

minstrel@folkproject.org

Fees/Admission: Adults $10; students $5

Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

Jun 18 Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing Donna Hunt calls the contras tonight. The band will be Gaslight Tinkers. Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm.

No partner necessary. Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. Just listening to the music 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 E. Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864 Email: dance@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $15; students $10

Jun 24 World’s Largest Swim Lesson at SFAC On Friday, June 24, tens of thousands of children and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will participate in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™. As an official host location for the 2016 event, the Summit Family Aquatic Center welcomes all to participate in this global event.

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Website: nj-summitcommunityprograms.civicplus.com/367/Worlds-Largest-Swim-Lesson Location:

Summit Family Aquatic Center 100 Ashwood Ave. Summit, NJ

Contact:

Summit Department of Community Programs

Email:

recdept@cityofsummit.org

Fees/Admission: Free Admission SFAC membership not required

Dirdy Birdies Jug Band at the Minstrel Russ Rentler opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time:

8:00 PM - 11:00 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 $9; 12 and under free

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Jazz in the Garden

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

This summer, pack a picnic and relax outside in the Art Center Garden as you listen to the Universal Temple of the Arts Jazz Ensemble perform. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs, food and wine. Music starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10, $5 for members. All ages are welcome! The galleries will be open before the performance for a last chance to view our spring exhibitions.

Dave Rupp and Squeezology promise a lively evening! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Listeners welcome (admission applies).

Time:

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org/ Location:

68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 0701

Contact: 908.273.9121 Email: info@artcenternj.org Fees/Admission: $10 (general); $5 (members)

Jul 08 Open Stage at the Minstrel Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time:

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org Location:

Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Rd Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact: 973-335-9489 Email:

minstrel@folkproject.org

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\Jul 22 John Gorka at the Minstrel Nancy Beaudette opens.

Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Jul 22 John Gorka at the Minstrel Nancy Beaudette opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time:

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org Location:

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact:

Mike Agranoff Minstrel Chairman 973-335-9489

Email:

minstrel@folkproject.org

Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

Jul 29

Jul 15

The Minstrel’s 41st Birthday Show

Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass at the Minstrel

Folk Project members perform. Wheelchair accessible; free parking

Bill Brandon opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time:

Time:

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org Location:

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact:

Mike Agranoff Minstrel Chairman 973-335-9489

Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org Location:

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact:

Mike Agranoff Minstrel Chairman 973-335-9489

Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10; 12 and under free. Special admission price includes refreshments.

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Look for AEDs on all Summit Sport Fields

T

he City of Summit has placed automatic external defibrillator (AED) equipment on all municipal sports fields as part of its emergency action plan to protect the safety of athletes, spectators, coaches and officials in the event of a medical emergency.

An AED is a lightweight, portable, battery-operated, computerized device that is used to restore a regular heartbeat after sudden cardiac arrest caused by undiagnosed heart problems. AEDs are designed to allow non-medical personnel to save lives. During a cardiac emergency, two pads connected to the AED are placed on the patient’s chest. A computer inside the AED analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm and determines if an electric shock to the heart is required to save the victim. If so, the AED uses voice instructions to guide the user through the defibrillation process.

As long as an AED is turned on, it is designed to be next to foolproof. It will not prompt the operator to go to the next step until the previous step has been completed and provides a logical, well-defined, and

well-documented sequence of directions. Further, the AED will not allow a shock to be administered unless the person is actually in cardiac arrest.

While it is not mandated by state law, the City of Summit chose to follow recent schools legislation and require AEDs at all athletic games and practices. The Department of Community Programs used Field Restoration funds to purchase 13 AEDs that are now strategically placed in locations at Investors Bank field, Glenside field, Upper Tatlock field, Memorial Field, Village Green, Summit High School, Summit Middle School and all five elementary schools. The placement of each AED, designed with a red flag and highly visible markings. This allows for no greater than a 90-second response time to a potential victim on each field. All recreation and youth sports coaches are receiving training on how to operate the equipment. In the state of New Jersey, Good Samaritan legislation protects all lay rescuers from lawsuits.

The Summit Department of Community Programs will be performing monthly visual inspections to help keep AEDs in proper working order.

Coming In Early September COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Our upcoming edition of the Collection will feature a new pull out section featuring all of the non profit organizations and agencies in the communities of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. All of the organizations on our list recently received an email asking them to update their information. Thanks to those who responded. If you have not, or if you think you’re not yet on our list, please email the information about your group to khadley@suburbanchambers.org.

Here’s what we need: Organization Name

Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Address

71 Summit Avenue, PO Box 824

City / State Zip

Summit, NJ 07901

Phone 908-522-1700 Fax 908-522-9252 Email info@suburbanchambers.org Website suburbanchambers.org Contact Name

Karen Hadley

Contact Title

Executive Director

Short (20 word max) Description of Organization: Membership Organization of Businesses working together to improve our area’s economy.

If you would like to be a sponsor for this new directory, please contact Annemarie Cahill at acahill@suburbanchambers.org

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908 Enterprises (908) 425-8481 Academic Journeys (973) 564-5220 Accent Printing Solutions (908) 277-3000 Accents Dancewear (908) 508-1860 Adams Fine Clothing For Men (908) 665-0800 AG Electrical Contractors Inc. (732) 548-3995 All-Area Taxi Company (908) 209-1717 Allsopp Chadler Insurance (908) 608-1700 Allstate / Ana H. Galindo Agency, LLC. (908) 464-0090 Allstate NJ Insurance - The Heights Agency (908) 464-4500 Ameriprise Financial Strategic Capital Group (732) 462-7024 Andrew M. Ayers, P.C. (908) 698-0417 Angelo & Associates CPAs PC (732) 382-2272 Anything Floral (908) 464-5445 Ape4, Inc. (551) 998-5160 Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (973) 467-0444 Atelies 113 Salon (908) 273-1143 BIG. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) (908) 337-5402 bari studio summit (908) 219-4120 Bassett Associates (908) 277-1176 Benessere (908) 277-4080 Berkeley Aquatic Club (908) 464-0574 Berkeley Cleaners (908) 464-9859 Berkeley Heights Board of Education (908) 464-1718 Berkeley Heights YMCA (908) 464-8373 Township of Berkeley Heights (908) 464-2700 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties (908) 273-0400 Blow In Blow Out (973) 902-3497 Bottle & Bottega (908) 376-6440 Bourne, Noll & Kenyon (908) 277-2200 BrightStar Care (908) 322-8200 Broadridge Financial Solutions (551) 222-9481 The Broadway Diner (908) 273-4353 Capital One Home Loans (908) 219-4467 CarJive LLC (908) 464-1716 Cartridge World - New Providence (908) 771-9696 Central Dental Care of Summit (908) 273-4688 CET Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (908) 665-2180 Chan’s Alternative Risk Transfer Ideas (973) 921-8010 Charleston Shoe of Summit (908)273-SHOE (7463) Chemetall US, Inc. (908) 464-6900 CivicStory (908) 273-8699 Classic Construction Service (908) 273-5252 Coldwell Banker (908) 522-1800 Coldwell Banker Commercial Feist & Feist Realty Corp.

(908) 696-1500 Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc. (908) 665-1212 Comcast Spotlight (732) 281-8170 Connection for Women and Families, The (908) 273-4242 ConnectOne Bank (908) 771-5588 ConnectOne Bank (908) 598-0077 The Connell Company (908) 673-3700 COO on Demand (908) 217-5982 Cove Carpet One Floor & Home (908) 273-0220 Creative Speech Solutions (908) 598-0228 Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. (908) 665-7997 Crossfit Veracity (973) 348-9457 David Robinson Farmers Insurance Agency (908) 473-9196 Davies Insurance Management (908) 363-4433 DeBary Inn, The (908) 277-0005 DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC (908) 771-0220 Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan (908) 277-0388 DERCO, INC. (908) 464-3000 Dolores Croneberger (908) 464-5200 Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc (973) 376-8118 Donna Donaldson Home (908) 277-0400 Door Boy (908) 464-1440

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Dorlen, Dr. Rosalind S. (908) 522-1444 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (908) 514-9654 DW Labs, Inc. (973) 449-3921 East (908) 898-1988 Edible Arrangements of Summit (908) 273-0100 Elements Therapeutic Massage-New Providence (908) 464-1860 Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights (908) 673-3754 eMedical Urgent Care (908) 464-6700 Joseph Episcopo & Son’s Inc. (908) 277-0286 European Wax Center, Berkeley Heights (908-665-2600 exhale Summit (908) 206-1102 Family Promise (908) 273-1100 Firestone (908) 464-6220 First Energy (973) 401-8497 Fisher & Phillips (908) 516-1050 Fitness Factory, The (908) 665-9500 Five Star Painting (908) 358-4782 Frasco Chiropractic Center (908) 771-0707 Gabriele Fitness and Performance (908) 464-4441 Gateway Center for Counseling & Recovery LLC (908) 665-1000 Gearhart Law (908) 273-0700 General Plumbing Supply (732) 752-2020 Genualdi Orthodontic Associates (908) 273-7450 George’s Appliance Service (908) 665-1717 Get In Shape For Women (908) 277-3799 Glassworks, LLC (908) 277-4242 Goodman’s Deli (908) 898-0900 graham relf Design (908) 273-1790 The Grand Summit Hotel (908) 273-3000 Graphic Imagery, Inc. (908) 755-2882 Graver Water Systems, LLC (908) 516-1400 Harbour Bridge Wealth Management Advisors (973) 788-1966 Haven Savings Bank (201) 659-3600 Haven Savings Bank (908) 790-0770 Henry’s Fine Jewelry (908) 273-3777 Hilltop Limo (908) 222-6595 Hoboken Farms (908) 598-7204 Home Again Design (908) 464-8800 Hometown Doc, LLC (908) 376-6550 HomeTowne Television (908) 277-6310 IDB Bank (973) 379-8699 inlingua Language Center (908) 522-0622 Investors Bank (908) 286-1075 Investors Bank (908) 273-8150 Investors Bank (908) 464-0860 Investors Bank (973) 376-5100 Jeanne Marie Mirabella, LPC (908) 247-5477 Jones Lang LaSalle (973) 404-1500 Joseph Steiner (908) 337-9536 Junior League of Summit (908) 273-7349 K Primary Care & Medical Nutrition Center (908) 206-4676 Katz, Michael A, (908) 273-7827 Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, LLC (908) 516-2670 KBX2 Media (973) 204-5534 Keller Williams Realty (908) 273-2991 Kirusa, Inc. (908) 464-5566 Kitchen Expressions (908) 273-4442 Klas Electrical Contractors, Inc. (973) 635-1009 Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community (908) 516-9136 Lassus Wherley & Associates, P.C. (908) 464-0102 The Lewis-Chester Group (908) 273-6100 Liberty Tax Service (908) 898-0888 Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper (908) 273-1212 Linde Group (908) 771-1512 Liss Pharmacy, Copy and Print, Homecare and Music Center (908) 277-0399 Lois Schneider Realtor (908) 277-1398 Manhattan Bagel (908) 516-2641

ManorCare Health Services- New Providence (908) 464-8600 ManorCare of Mountainside (908) 654-0020 Maplecrest Ford Lincoln (908) 964-7700 Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern (908) 277-4492 MarketPlace Interior Designs, Linda Kitson-Pacilio Allied ASID (908) 273-9381 Mary Kay Cosmetics (908) 917-2733 Massage Envy Spa - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0070 Maybury Douglas Associate T/A Dunkin’ Donuts (908) 879-5878 MC Beauty Bar (908) 230-7168 Melissa Lowver, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (973) 635-3274 Mendham Capital Management (973) 543-6670 Merck (908) 298-4000 MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG (908) 522-1004 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 Advance Media (973) 829-5130 Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s (908) 277-4145 O’Gorman & Young, Inc G.R. Murray (973) 635-1800 Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118 Olam Americas, Inc (908) 988-1920 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 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 Peppercorn Diner (908) 277-2323 Pet Valu (908) 647-5300 PetAgree Pet Sitter (201) 357-7387 Pfaltz & Woller, PA (908) 273-1974 PlaceCodes, Inc. (908) 581-5284 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 Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International RealtySales Associate REALTOR® Karen M. Canniffe (973) 376-8188 PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120 Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787 Regal Bank (908) 275-9450 Renna Media (908) 418-5586 Responsible Computer Solutions (800) 727-1483 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 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 Salon Capelli (908) 598-9600 Sami’s Land & Sea (908) 464-6644

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Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers Silverleaf Consulting, LLC Simplyoga Institute Skin Deep Salon and Spa Smith Chiropractic Smythe Volvo Inc. Sofi’s Color Lounge in Summit Sport Clips Spring Cleaners State Farm Insurance- Glisel Jimenez Stessl & Neugebauer Inc Suburban Chambers of Commerce Suburban Eye Institute Optometrists Summit Area YMCA Summit Board of Education Summit Concrete Technology LLC Summit Downtown, Inc. Summit Frame & Art, Inc. Summit Hearing Aid Center Summit Medical Group, PA Summit Oaks Hospital Summit Ski and Sport Summit Smiles Summit Test Prep & Tutoring The City of Summit Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center TAP Into LLC Taylor Rental Center TD Bank - BH TD Bank Tepp Accounting Services The American Yoga Academy The ARC of Union County The Bar Method The Brass Elephant - Fine Art Gallery The Daniels Group The Liberty Group THE MAX of New Providence The Meat House The Office Beer Bar & Tavern The Pipes of Christmas The Provident Bank The Relocation Exchange The Summit Playhouse at&t Authorized Retailer; The Wireless Experience The Woodhouse Spa - Summit Tide Dry Cleaners TJ Painting Co. TLC Computer Services TMC’s Boutique TSP Capital Management Group Two River Community Bank Union County College United Way of Greater Union County Vicki Popp Salon W.D. Virtue Tile Co. Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Walgreens Wave Dispersion Technologies Primary Financial Weichert Realtors Wellness Studio M Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wesketch Architecture, Inc. Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar Window Tailors Woodward Properties, REALTORS Zadie’s Nurturing Den

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Volume 33, Issue 4

F eatures New Lantern Hill Community Comes to New Providence............................. 6 SMG Launch Partnership........................... 8 Summer Fun Question.................................. 9 In The Community............................... 10-12 A Senior’s View........................................ 14 Calendar.............................................. 15-17 AEDs at Summit Sports Fields................ 18 2016 Business Directory..........................19

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, Patrick Cicala, Robert Davies, James DiMaio, Gary Kapner, Kassandra Romas, John Rosellini, Jr., Joseph Steffans, Beth Welsh

THE COLLECTION STAFF Published by The Suburban Chamber of Commerce Karen Hadley, Executive Director Joe Steiner, Publisher Annemarie Cahill, Director of Advertising Alison Chieffo, Advertising Representative Steven Meyer, Art Director E-mail us at collection@suburbanchambers.org

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