By Peg Dotson
Peg Dotson Tel: 499-3807 Fax: 499-3807 E-mail: [email protected]
Get your hoagie or meatball sandwich at the Firehouse , 401 Firehouse Lane in Florence Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, May from 11 a.m. Hoagies available are Italian, American, and tuna for only $6, which includes a bag of chips and a beverage. Advance orders are welcome by calling 609-499-6003 or fax 609-499-6004.
May 1 is Shrimp Nite at the American Legion Post 39 on Fourth Avenue in Roebling from 5 p.m. until sellout. Fifteen large shrimp for only $10 and homemade potato salad, cole slaw and dessert. If you don’t care for shrimp you can get a meatball sandwich with the same sides for only $7. Takeouts are available by calling 499-3880 for pick up after 5 p.m.
Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion 194 in Florence is having an Old Fashioned Sock Hop on Saturday, May 2. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with food and dancing to start at 7 p.m. Dress is casual. Cost is $15 per person with a cash bar. Please call Phil at 499-4232 for tickets.
Florence Township Chapter of Deborah is having a cake sale at Shop n Bag in Roebling on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in helping or donating a cake call Carol at 499-1927.
Mother’s Day Tea at St. Stephen’s Church, Second and Spring streets in Florence. The Florence High School Band Boosters will be having a pasta dinner on Saturday, May 9, at the Roebling Elementary School from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prices are Adults, $8, Seniors, $7 and Children under 10, $7. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling Sue Parker at 499-4817 or Bill Buckley at 499-3038.
The Florence American Legion Unit 194 will hold their Annual Spring Craft Show at the Post Home, Sixth and Broad streets, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Crafter spaces are available. For additional information or to reserve a space, call 499-3144 or online [email protected].
Florence U.M. Church will have their Mother/Daughter Dinner on May 14, 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and children are $5. Call 499-1731 or 499-3807 for tickets. Entertainment will be provided and also prizes. Registration forms are ready for Florence Pre-school 2009-2010. Call 499-3807 or 499-1129 for more information or to visit our facilities.
The Roebling Garden Club is preparing for its Geranium fundraiser to beautify the Roebling circle. For a donation of $5 you can have a geranium planted to memorialize a loved one or honor a loved one. Call the Roebling Garden Club President, Loretta Varga, for details at 499-1160.
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.
Florence Township Senior trips: 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.

