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CentraState to hold a free women’s health event
CentraState Medical Center is continuing its Live Life Well program series with a free women’s health event on Oct. 6, from 5-8 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The event will feature seminars, presented by clinical experts, on how to improve one’s mind, body and spirit.A lecture…
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Back in the sugar again
By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. I t’s fall and we are all busy again.The air is crisper, leaves are turning, and it feels good to be outside.Amid all of the hustle and bustle, we begin preparations for fall family get-togethers and holidays.This is the traditional time for harvesting — a time when our ancestors gathered…
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JCC to hold senior Sukkot luncheon
A senior Sukkot luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Lunch will be provided by the Tokyo Hibachi, a glatt kosher restaurant based in Springfield, in JCC’s large sukkah. Musical entertainment provided by Rob Taube will follow. In case…
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YMCA program free for cancer survivors
The Edison YMCA, in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation, is providing the Energy for Life physical-activity program for cancer survivors age 18 and older. The next session of the free, 12-week program begins in October. Sessions meet 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday or 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The class will focus on strength, flexibility,…
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Ghostly phenomena to be explored in Edison
The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will present Tom Petuskey, lead investigator for the paranormal organization SCOPE, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 1 on the second floor of the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Unusual paranormal experiences will be shared, and ghost-hunting equipment will be displayed and demonstrated. This free presentation is open to the public.…
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Metuchen woman sues casino, Atlantic City after incident
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Amy Walsh METUCHEN — What was supposed to be a night of fun in Atlantic City for a woman and her friends turned out to be a nightmare, according to her attorney. “It was just a horrific incident,” said attorney Alexa D’Amato, who is representing borough resident Amy Walsh. Walsh,…
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Seminar will address new probate law
Kenneth Vercammen of Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, Edison, will hold a seminar on wills and power of attorney at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, sponsored by North Brunswick AARP Chapter 3885. The seminar will address a new law that has made a number of substantial changes in…
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Officials urge prevention in virus scare
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer With a confirmed case of enterovirus D68 reported in New Jersey, school and hospital officials in Middlesex County are urging preventative measures. “This is a virus we see every year in health care. There are 100 types of enteroviruses — this just happens to be a variation that we have…
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