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The Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has set their annual Tricky Tray fundraiser for November 16 at the Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with the prize drawing starting at 6:45 p.m. This year’s Tricky Tray features more than 300 prizes. Tickets are limited, so attendees are encouraged to …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office on Aging & Disability Services. Nov.7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shaquana will be available on the first Thursday of each month to answer questions about the Office on Aging & Disability Services, assist with referrals for services, and provide information and support. ** Shaquana will …

The work of about 24 township artists was on display October 5 in the second annual “Not Quite Wine & Cheese Art Opening,” held at the Franklin Township Senior/Community Center. The inaugural event was held last year in the municipal building lobby, but response to it had organizer Saffie Kallon thinking maybe a bigger space was needed this year. Kallon, …

The 19th annual edition of the Sister 2 Sister 5K Run/Walk for Life was held under sunny skies in Colonial Park on October 5. Hundreds of walkers and runners – spanning the age gap from child to senior citizen – showed up to show their support for the 24-year-old organization headquartered on Hamilton Street. Sister 2 Sister’s mission is to …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road Somerset, NJ 08873 908-203-6151 Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office on Aging & Disability Services.Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shaquana will be available on the first Thursday of each month to answer questions about the Office on Aging & Disability Services, assist with referrals for services, and provide information and support. ** Shaquana will be available …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – The Somerset County Office on Aging is looking for centenarians to celebrate. Submitted by the Somerset County Office on Aging. The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disabilities Services is seeking nominations for residents who are 100 years and older in recognition of National Centenarian’s Day. Centenarians will be honored at a special luncheon on September 23 …

READY, SET, SCHOOL! – Students in Grades 6-12 were given a back-to-school celebration September 7 at the Franklin Youth Center. Members of the Franklin Township Youth Center were treated to a special event on September 7: A Back-To-School festival. The students, in grades 6 through 12, were offered activities such as laser tag in the gym and computer games, and …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTERManager: Anna Hari 625 New Brunswick Road Somerset, NJ 08873 732-563-4213August 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet Shaquana Thompson, Care Manager, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. Shaquana will be available on the first Thursday of each month to answer questions about the Office on Aging & Disability Services, assist with referrals for services, and provide information …

NEW DIRECTOR – Stephen Dahl, the Township’s new Recreation Director, made his public debut at the Independence Day Celebration on July 3 in the Municipal Complex. The Township has installed new leadership in the Parks & Recreation Department and the Franklin Township Youth Center. Stephen Dahl takes over the helm of Parks & Rec, according to a July 3 announcement …

THE JOY OF MUSIC – SCVTHS Band Club members recently brought a little joy to Bridgeway Senior Healthcare in Bridgewater. Pictured are (l-r) club advisor Sr. Guillermo Reina, club President Vaanya Salwan of Bridgewater, Srishti Kishore of Hillsborough, Bhumija Grandhe of Bridgewater, Aarika Patel of Skillman, and club Vice President Margaret Kim of Somerset. (Photo: SCVTHS.) A township woman was among the …