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  • Stress Reduction with T’ai Chi Chih

    Stress Reduction with T’ai Chi Chih

    By Siobhan Hutchinson T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement-  In New Egypt, NJ starting Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30PM. This is a gentle moving meditation for beginners with many health benefits and it has been adopted by UCLA for research studies. Increases immunity for seniors and helps relieve insomnia.  Helps with balance, increasing energy while…

  • CHILDREN FROM HILLSBOROUGH FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER VISIT THE HILLSBOURGH SENIOR CENTER

    CHILDREN FROM HILLSBOROUGH FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER VISIT THE HILLSBOURGH SENIOR CENTER

    By Donna Dass   Children from the Hillsborough Family YMCA’s Child Development Center spread a little holiday cheer at the Hillsborough Senior Center on Monday, December 13th.  The seniors and children seemed to enjoy visiting and crafting a cute snowman ornament together.  “The Y prides itself on being an integral part of our community, said…

  • CHILDREN FROM HILLSBOROUGH FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER VISIT THE HILLSBOURGH SENIOR CENTER
  • Next ‘BOBO Friday’ Collection – Dec. 17

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders SOMERVILLE & BRIDGEWATER – The public is invited to drop off canned or boxed food donations, or personal-care items, for the next “Buy One, Bring One” collection on Friday, Dec. 17, at the Somerset County Administration Building and at the Somerset County/Bridgewater Library. “Christmas is just around the corner,”…

  • Lewis Tree of Light is a Success

    Lewis Tree of Light is a Success

    By Cathy Byers      The Lewis School of Princeton hosted its 37th Annual Tree of Light Celebration on Thursday, December 9th in the schoolyard at the Bayard Lane campus.          Attendees enjoyed the same traditions offered every year—delicious gourmet foods and beverages, a Lewis Choir holiday concert, a Silent Auction, and of course, the tree…

  • Groundhog Day Celebration for Kids

    By Stephanie Fox Let’s make some guesses on what Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, has to say about this winter season. On Saturday, February 5th, children will enjoy an afternoon with the park naturalist learning about Groundhog Day. Participants will create their own shadow drawings, learn about how groundhogs, and other NJ wildlife, survive the…

  • After Holidays Walk-Off

    By Vicki Chirco Here’s your chance to honor to that New Year’s Resolution to get more exercise! On Saturday, January 8, join the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park naturalist and historian for a 5-mile walk on the D & R Canal towpath.  Registered participants are asked to meet at the Washington Crossing State Park…

  • Walk the Path to Landing Lane

    By Vicki Chirco On Saturday, February 26, enjoy a brisk winter afternoon walk along the canal towpath in Franklin Township with the park naturalist and historian. Participants will meet at the Demott Lane parking area (off Easton Avenue in Franklin Township) at 1:00 pm. We will head north toward Landing Lane for a 4-mile round…

  • Winter Open House at the Historic Port Mercer Canal House

    By Vicki Chirco At one time many canal company houses dotted the landscape along the D&R Canal’s main route through central New Jersey from Bordentown to New Brunswick. Today precious few remain. Under the care of the Lawrence Historical Society, the Port Mercer Canal House – located at 4378 Quaker Road in Lawrence Township –…