FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the April 9 edition

By Peg Dotson
   VFW Post 8838 will hold nominations and election of officers April 21 Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8838 has nominations and election of officers April 13, 7 p.m.

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   St. Stephen’s will have Holy Thursday service April 9 at 7 p.m., Good Friday service at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday service at 9 a.m. Call 744-9486 with any questions.
   Florence U.M. and Trinity U.M. Holy Thursday service, April 9 , 7 p.m. at Trinity in Roebling.
   Florence U M. Easter Sunrise service, April 12, 7 a.m., serving breakfast at 8 a.m.

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   Egg hunt: Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. at the H. Kenneth Wilkie Park. This is sponsored by Boyd’s Pharmacy and Florence Township Fire Co. No. 1.

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   The Florence Twp. Education Association is hosting an “Ice Cream Social” for all students in Grades K-3, at the Roebling Elementary School (in hallway outside of library) on Tuesday, April 21, from 4-8 p.m. Students are welcome to come out and vote for their favorite ice cream flavor while enjoying a free ice cream sundae.

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   Florence Township Republican Club holding Annual Spring Dinner on Friday, April 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Bung’s Bar and Grill. This year’s theme: Campaign Kick Off 2009 Beef and Chicken Bash. Please call Pat Benedetti at 499-2385 or Kim Matson at 499-1501 by April 11 for tickets which are $25 per person.

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   Mother’s Day Tea at St. Stephen’s, May 2 at 1 p.m. Price $30. For reservations call Bonnie at 609-744-9486. Tickets are not sold at the door.
   Mother/Daughter Dinner at Florence U.M., May 14, 6 p.m. Good dinner and entertainment. Adults are $10, Children are $5. Call 499-1731 or 499-3807 for tickets.

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   Taking reservations for Florence pre-school for 2009-2010 for 2, 3 and 4 year old children. Call 499-3807 for registration or to vist the facilities.

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   Vacation Bible School starts at Florence U. M. Church for the entire township, June 22 to June 29. Call for registration for. 499-3807.

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   May all of our readers have a Blessed Easter!

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   Remember members of VFW Post 8838 Ladies Auxiliary that your Post will hold its regular meeting on April 13 at 7 p.m. Nominations and the election of officers for the New Year will be held.

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   VFW Post 8838 of Roebling will hold nominations and election of officers on April 21. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Please attend. This, of course, is for the men of the Post.

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   Registrations are open at Florence Pre-school for the session from September 2009 to May 2010. If you are interested in registering a 2, 3 or 4-year-old, please contact us at 499-1129 or 499-3807. If you would care to visit our facilities, just let us know.

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   Vacation Bible School will start on June 22 with the closing program on Sunday, June 29. Forms will be available shortly or you will receive one in the mail. This will be held at the Florence U.M. Church for anyone in the Township.

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   The Traveling Seniors announce the following trip:
   Mt. Airy Casino & Mohegan Sun Casino, two days /one night, July 19–20. Price per person double occupancy is $220. Price include $15 food credit & $30 slot play at Mt. Airy. A free brunch and $20 slot play at Mohegan Sun, Round trip transportation and bus driver’s gratuity. If interested call Ed at 609-499-1668 or 609-424-6447.

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   Florence Township Senior trips: April 20, Atlantic City trip to Taj Mahal, $30. Package deal is $25 cash and $5 food. Call Helen at 499-2055 to reserve.
   May 27, Wednesday to Doolans in Spring Lake. Show and luncheon is $70. Show is USO Stars and Stripes Extravaganza with Stars and Stripes Show Band, comedian, Veterans Appreciation Salute with indoor parade. Includes luncheon with one-hour open bar, menu is beef, turkey and seafood; wine and sodas during dinner. Trips are open to the public. Call Helen at 499-2055.