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Quail Brook Senior Center Announces June Programs

Quail Brook Senior Center Announces June Programs

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Board & Card Games (such as Dominoes & Checkers) – Available Daily Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. ($5.00 suggested donation/class) Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Chair Tai Chi with Bobbi Joels […]

Inaugural ‘Ramble In The Barn’ Raises Money For Canal Fest

Inaugural ‘Ramble In The Barn’ Raises Money For Canal Fest

Dozens of East Millstone residents and sponsors of the annual Canal Fest gathered at a Canal Road residence for barbecue, beer and bluegrass May 8. The event was the inaugural “Ramble in the Barn,” an event designed as a fundraiser for Canal Fest, which, in turn, is a fundraiser for the Franklin Township Food Bank. […]

May Schedule Announced For Quail Brook Senior Center

May Schedule Announced For Quail Brook Senior Center

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Board & Card Games (such as Dominoes & Checkers) – Available Daily Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. ($5.00 suggested donation/class) Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Chair Tai Chi with Bobbi Joels […]

Center For Great Expectation’s Wright Honored As ‘Hero’ For 2015

Center For Great Expectation’s Wright Honored As ‘Hero’ For 2015

Peg Wright, founder and CEO of the Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, on April 27 was named a New Jersey Hero of 2015 by First Lady Mary pat Christie. Wright, who founded the center in 1998, is the third NJ Hero for the year and the 34th since the program was started by Mrs. […]

Update: Hundreds Ride In Tour De Franklin

Update: Hundreds Ride In Tour De Franklin

About 660 ridders participated in the 2015 Tour de Franklin walk and ride benefitting the Franklin Township Food Bank, according to food bank executive director Frank Hasner. Hasner said $62,000 was raised during the ride. Elayne Glick, the food bank’s fundraising chairperson, said the turnout was “fabulous.” “We’re really, really pleased with the turnout today and […]

May Day ‘Masters’ Mini Golf Tournament

May Day ‘Masters’ Mini Golf Tournament

The Somerset County Park Commission has scheduled the “May Day Masters Miniature Golf Tournament” at the Colonial Park Putting Course, 156 Mettlers Rd. The event, open to seniors age 55 years and older, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, May 1. (Rain date is May 2.) The 18-hole miniature golf course will have […]

Quail Brook Senior Center Offers ‘Gentle Yoga’ In May And June

Quail Brook Senior Center Offers ‘Gentle Yoga’ In May And June

The Quail Brook Senior Center at 625 New Brunswick Rd. is offering a “Gentle Yoga” class for people aged 60 and over. This eight-week class will run from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9, 16 and 23. Advanced registration is required by Tuesday, April 28, and the cost […]

Girl Scout Troop 66339 Sets Fundraisers For Costa Rica Trip

Girl Scout Troop 66339 Sets Fundraisers For Costa Rica Trip

Members of Girl Scout Troop 66339 have set two events to raise money for an upcoming trip to Costa Rica. The 19 scouts will hold car washes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9 and May 23 at the Burger King in Rutgers Plaza, Easton Avenue, and a Multi-Family Mega Yard Sale from […]

FR&A Gallery: PBA Local 154 Holds Inaugural Wine Tasting Fundraiser

FR&A Gallery: PBA Local 154 Holds Inaugural Wine Tasting Fundraiser

The Franklin Township PBA Local 154 held its first wine tasting fundraiser April 17 at the Imperia on Easton Avenue. Lt. Darrin Russo, one of the event’s organizers, said it was created as a way to raise more money that the PBA local would then give to township organizations. “It’s just a new way to […]

Fundraiser Set For ‘Week Of The People’ Celebration

Fundraiser Set For ‘Week Of The People’ Celebration

A variety showcase to benefit the Week of the People Committee is set for 7 p.m. April 24 at Franklin Middle School, 415 Francis St. The donation is $5. Featured at the event will be Briannagh D., Royal Blend Reggae Band, School of Rock and a host of others. Sound is donated by A Joyful Noise […]