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Reiki is a natural way to avoid burnout in the healthcare field
By Heidi Scanlon, C.R.M.T. I t’s no secret that healthcare professions are extremely demanding.The daily stress takes a toll physically, emotionally and mentally, often causing burnout. Burnout is a work-related mental health impairment comprising three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.When a person has burnout, the life force within their body becomes weakened.…
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Teenage friendship is rekindled at Parker Adult Day Center in Highland Park
Andy Yusko and Buzz Creamer at Parker’s Adult Day Center, Highland Park Two men sit across from each other at a table in Parker Home’s Adult Day Center. One stares at the other after spotting his first name written on the placemat. “Your name is Andy,” said Buzz Creamer.“Is your last name Yusko?” “Yes,” replied…
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Strengthen your weekend
Here’s how to live it up on the weekends without the extra pounds By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features When the weekend used to roll around, Julia Griggs Havey would walk to the freezer and pull out a pint of Baskin and Robbins Expresso ’n Cream Light — over and over again. “I would have a…
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Stuffed animals
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from above: Alan S. Godber, president of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership, presents a lecture on taxidermy at the Milltown Senior Center on Sept. 16. Diane Skelton sets up a display during the meeting. Godber shows off the collection.
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St. Thomas Seniors to run two-day bazaar
The St. Thomas Seniors Club will sponsor its annual bazaar 4-7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18, Old Bridge. The event will feature homemade cakes, handmade blankets and clothing, specialty chocolate lollipops and a variety of fleamarket items. There will be…
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Car wash, clothing drive to support band
The Spotswood High School Band will host its Car Wash and Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4 at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. Monetary donations in any amount will be accepted at the car wash. Clothing donations may be dropped off at the school.
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Elks will sponsor Haunted Lodge Oct. 25
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, 21B Oakmont Ave., will host its Haunted Lodge 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26. Activities on Oct. 26 also will include trunk-or-treat and pumpkin painting. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds will support Elks special-needs socials. For more information, call the lodge at 732-821-9527.
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Hadassah board member to speak Oct. 7
Hadassah at Stonebridge will hold a general meeting 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. Guest speaker will be Bobbie Levin, National Hadassah board member. Coffee, water and desserts will be served. Hadassah members from all chapters are welcome to attend at no charge. Guest fee for nonmembers…
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Medical-center panel selects gala honorees
Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) Foundation recently announced its 30th annual Harbor Lights Ball honorees. The Harbor Lights Ball, the premier annual fundraising gala for the medical center, will be held Nov. 1 at the Hyatt Regency, Jersey City on the Hudson. This year’s theme is “Changing Lives for Over 100 Years.” The event will…
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