Tag: Veterans
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Memorial Day is perfect time to show respect for fallen heroes
May is filled with special days: Mother’s Day, the start of some of the year’s most beautiful weather and the time when we begin planning BBQs, picnics and other outdoor gatherings. One of the year’s most important days is Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 28, this year. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance…
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Historic Roosevelt hospital ushers in new chapter as senior housing complex
EDISON — Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said the opening of the Residence at Roosevelt Park “ushers a new chapter for a building that has been caring for our residents since 1937.” “This project is part of our continuing commitment to respond to the changing needs of our population by meeting their continuum of…
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East Brunswick Elks to honor first responders, veterans on April 28
East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 will hold a First Responder & Veteran Appreciation Night from 7-11 p.m. on April 28 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. Admission of $10 includes food, music by Tommy Aboussleman and Friends. RSVP to Colleen at [email protected] or Andrea at [email protected].
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VFW Post 3117 will hold breakfast April 22
VFW Post 3117 will hold a breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on April 22 at the post, 53 National Road off Talmadge Road between Route 27 and New Durham Road, Edison. The breakfast is open to the public. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bagels and assorted beverages. Takeout is…
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North Brunswick veteran uses his voice to help others
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Dennis Anthony Penny Jr. is using a new chapter in his life to pay it forward. The 35-year-old North Brunswick resident said he got into some trouble around his 17th birthday, and was enrolled in a pre-trial intervention program: either go into the military or go to jail, he said. He said…
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South Brunswick seniors invited to myriad programs during April
The South Brunswick Senior Center will offer the following programs for resident members age 55 and older: The Edison Home Schooling Chapter will perform a sing-along with American Sign Language at 12:30 p.m. on April 9. A veterans outreach event will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 10 to learn about health care, benefits…
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Edison High students to perform concert for veterans on March 6
Edison High School music students will visit Edison VFW Memorial Post 3117 at 7 p.m. on March 6 to perform a diverse musical program for the veterans. All are welcome. The post is located at 53 National Road off Talmadge Road, Edison. For more information, visit post-njvfw.org.
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East Brunswick Woman’s Club supports the community through various efforts
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Woman’s Club has donated thousands of dollars worth of funds and goods throughout the past year. Through the Holiday Angels program, members donated 160 gifts for deployed National Guard children. “Boatsie’s Boxes” members filled 120 holiday stockings that were sent to deployed veterans. Monthly food donations to local banks…
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South Amboy Elks will host veterans from memorial home on Feb. 25
South Amboy Elks Lodge 784 will be the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. The menu includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, vegetable, cranberry sauce, dessert and coffee. There will also be a tricky tray…
