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Aging gracefully with optimism, reason and challenge
Health&Fitness By Dr. Ira Shapiro A ging gracefully is the dream of many individuals. Unfortunately, it often seems like life has other plans. Stress, time limitations, illness, injury, heavy workloads, and other responsibilities commonly wreak havoc with our abilities and desires to live better and balance pleasure and rest with all the other obstructions. However,…
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Are you concerned about memory loss?
Health&Fitness I f you or a loved one are concerned about memory loss, memory screenings can be helpful in identifying cognitive impairment. While memory screenings do not necessarily reflect a diagnosis, they can be a useful tool to identify areas of weakness. Receiving a screening annually can reveal patterns or changes in cognitive function. Changes…
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5 foods for diabetes control
Eat well and manage your diabetes with these top-notch eating ideas By Bev Bennett CTW Features I f you think you need to eliminate appealing foods such as buttery nuts, rich salmon and chic kale to manage your type 2 diabetes, health experts can put your mind at ease. Your culinary options are more delightful…
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Historical Society to celebrate anniversary
The South River Historical and Preservation Society will celebrate its 25th anniversary at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main Street, South River. Admission is free. There will be refreshments after the presentation. For more information, contact Kathleen at 732-355-0498 or [email protected].
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VSA/NJ accepting award submissions
The annual VSA/NJ Arts Achievement Awards is accepting submissions for its Student Art Excellence Awards through Jan. 23. Students may apply if they are age 14 to 21 and are enrolled in school up to grade 12, and are classified as disabled (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or activities). They must show outstanding achievement in and…
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Army of Hope to hold Christmas event
The New Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 324’s Army of Hope will hold “It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas” at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at Suydam Farms, located at the corner of Skillman Lane and Route 27, Somerset. The free event will feature Christmas carolers, a wagon ride to the Christmas tree field where…
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Historical society to celebrate anniversary
The South River Historical and Preservation Society will celebrate its 25th anniversary at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St., South River. Admission is free. There will be refreshments after the presentation. For more information, contact Kathleen at [email protected] or 732-355- 0498.
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Eastern Star to hold tricky tray Nov. 16
Raritan Chapter No. 58, Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey will hold its annual Tricky Tray Nov. 16 at Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The auction starts at 7 p.m. Suggestion donation is $8 per person; over age 21 only.
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Holiday Bazaar offers vendors, baked goods
The Our Lady of Lourdes Holiday Bazaar is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 in the school gymnasium, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The event will feature vendors offering new and handmade items. There will be baked goods, basket raffles and more. Admission is free of charge. For more information, email Barbara Cornacchio…
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