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Wednesday, March 11 — Bordentown Ski Club monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Bordentown Elks Lodge, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown. The Bordentown Ski Club is a group of people who love to ski, love to socialize, love to travel, and are not afraid to save money on lift tickets. With year-round events and activities appealing to everyone, even those who don’t ski or snowboard are welcome. If this sounds like your kind of club, come on, join in the fun. We meet monthly on the second Wednesday at the Elks Lodge.
For more information, visit www.bordentownskiclub.com.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Bordentown Regional Board of Education is 4 p.m., Monday, March 2, Mrs. Peggy A. Ianoale, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, a spokesperson for the school board, has announced. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” at the local school district office, 318 Ward Avenue, Bordentown, NJ, 609-298-0025, x1204. Published by the New Jersey School Boards Association, the School Board Candidate Kit includes a sample nominating petition and information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act, important dates in the school election process, and briefing sessions for school board candidates is also included in the kit.
Bordentown Regional High School will have Project Graduation get involved in making the 2009 Bordentown Regional High School graduation party exciting, fun, and safe. Work with the senior students to plan this all night, chemical–free party. For more information contact Coletta Black at 609-298-2600 ext. 4104 or email at [email protected].
Bordentown Township Senior Citizen Club meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at the Senior Community Center on Municipal Drive.
Every Wednesday, line dancing at 10 a.m. Every Thursday, tap dancing at 10:30 a.m. Every Friday, dance motivation (exercise) at 11 a.m.
The following events are scheduled for March at the senior center:
Thursday, March 12: crochet classes at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17: trip to the Bally Casino in Atlantic City. Bus leaves the senior center at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $20. For more information, call 609-298-4396.
Thursday, March 19: Group luncheon at noon.
Saturday, March 21: Silent auction and Mardi Gras celebration at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26: Bingo at 1 p.m. Members only.
For all other activities, call 298-7811.
Enjoy an interactive evening with Dr. Buzz presenting: “Supporting ADHD for your Child or Student” Tuesday, March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at : Bordentown Regional High School Library 318 Ward Ave.
Childcare and supper Provided. Sponsored by Bordentown Residents against Drugs and Alcohol (BRAD) and the BRSD Parent Advocacy Group. Call 298-2600 , ext. 4107 or e-mail [email protected] to pre-register.
Stations of the Cross will be offered at 6 p.m. on Fridays from March 20 through April 3 at Christ Episcopal Church, 130 Prince St., Bordentown. Following Stations of the Cross, please join us for a light supper and fellowship. Cost for the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. All are welcome. For further information, please call the church office at 298-2348.
The Lend-A-Hand Society of the First Baptist Church, at the corner of Prince and Church Street, in Bordentown is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on March 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. There will be an abundance of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange or apple juice, and coffee. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3.50 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling Ruth Heitzenroeder at 609-298-6872.
Come, join us for a delicious breakfast and a service of worship.
Shiloh Baptist Church, 104 ½ Elizabeth St., Bordentown City, will hold a trip to see “Behold the Lamb” at Millennium Theatre on April 4. Departure is at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Cost is $135 per person, non-refundable, and includes transportation, ticket for the show and dinner (payment plan available). Ages 3-11, $50; ages 12-18, $80. For more information call the church office, Sister Byrd at 609-298-0574.
Recycle your unwanted Christmas gifts and donate to St. Mary’s School Gift Basket Auction. We will be having the Gift Auction on May 15, so please save the date. All donations can be dropped off at the back of the church at St. Mary’s located at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown in a box marked Gift Auction. Thank you for your continued support of St. Mary’s School.
Save the Date! The 5th Annual St. Mary School PTA Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 1. The event will be held at Hanover Golf Club in Jacobstown. It will be a scramble format with the shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. We are looking for golfers as well as corporate sponsors at various levels to help underwrite the costs The price is $125 per golfer or $440 for a foursome (a savings of $60). There is also a special student rate of $75 for those 14 and under.
If you have any questions or wish to register, please contact Beth Coyle at (609)947-0436 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in June for a great day of fun and friendship supporting a wonderful cause.
Bordentown Township Senior Citizens trips for 2009:
Thursday, March 12 – Doolan’s at Spring Lake – enjoy the St. Patrick’s Festival. Trip includes show, one hour open bar, lunch and transportation. Cost – $68 per person.
Sunday and Monday, March 29 – 30 – Mohegan Sun Casino. Trip includes transportation, one night accommodation at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, $10 food coupon or one free buffet and $30 free bet. Hotel taxes, meal taxes, gratuities & baggage handling included. Double – $185; Single – $255, Triple – $175.
For information or reservations call Dot Sherman, 298-4737 or Eve Ziegler, 298-2971.
Bordentown Township Senior Citizens Club Atlantic City casino trips are held every third Tuesday. The bus leaves from the Senior Center at 9:15 a.m. for the Bally Casino and returns at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information, call 609-298-4396.