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Health, Wellness &Fitness Guide
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2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair April 27
Join us for the Second Annual Township of Washington 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair on Saturday, April 27. The event is part of the Townshipʼs Wellness Campaign and is hosted by Mayor Peter Calamari, the town Public Affairs Department, and the Green Team. The Health Fair starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9 a.m., at the Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road. Participants should register at the municipal website, twpofwashington.us.
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always welcome. Cake and coffee will be served.” For more information call Elaine at (201) 664-7037. The club adds, “Sign up for our Spring Luncheon to be held on
Wednesday, June 5 at Giulioʼs Restaurant, Tappan, N.Y. Forms will be available at our May 1 meeting or by calling Angie at (201) 666-3888.”
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Honors for local women at district meet
Members of GFWC/NJSFWC The Womanʼs Club of Westwood garnered several prestigious awards at the lively 9th District Spring Conference held at The Fiesta in Woodridge on April 17. Left to right, back to front: Joanne Toole was awarded a pin for bringing in three new members, Madeleine Ciocco was awarded a certificate for 50 years of volunteer service, and Meri Quillio accepted a certificate on behalf of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood in recognition of the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubʼs 130th Anniversary Project Challenge for superior performance in achieving 130 ambitious goals.
Local women impress at GFWC/NJSFWC’s 9th District Spring Conference April 17.
At the event, keynote speaker NJSFWC President Shirley Holly emphasized the importance of
casting “a wide and long shadow” when meeting others who inquire about our womanʼs club. That is, she said, Look not only at the what we do as a club member but also the why. Members should spend time talking about the clubʼs activities and the service we provide for our communities. To make a new member feel welcome, invite her to the next meeting and offer her a ride as well. A little kindness goes a long way! Members welcome women of all ages to join The Womanʼs Club of Westwood and become part of a vital organization. “If we have piqued your curiosity, please call our membership chairman at (201) 916-1580 for more information.