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Who knew that eating pecan ice cream could lead to a longer life? But that’s just what township resident Anna Girandola ascribes to her reaching 100 years of age. “Ice cream has prolonged my life,” she said with a smile. Girandola was one of about 20 Somerset County centenarians that were expected to attend a luncheon honoring them May 21 …

With the 20th annual Curbing Hunger Food Drive getting underway in the county next month, orange “Curb Hunger” bags are being distributed via recycling containers. The bags are being delivered by county recycling crews, according to a release about the program. Each household will receive two bags. The drive, which runs from June 2-27, will benefit organizations that help Somerset …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and AT&T, the exclusive wireless partner of the team, are honoring men and women who have served our country in the “True Patriot” program throughout the 2014 season. The “True Patriot” program gives veterans a chance to come out to a Somerset Patriots game with family and friends and be recognized on the field during …

You can add Adam Timari’s name to the growing list of Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 154. Timari’s Court of Honor, the ceremonial procedure Scouts use to confer the Eagle Scout rank, was held May 10 at the Community/Senior Center of DeMott Lane. The event was attended by Timari’s fellow scouts, friends, family, representatives from is school and other …

May is “Older Americans Month,” and the Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd., has scheduled a variety of events to celebrate. May 12 – 10:30 a.m. – Performance Poet Glenis Redmond New Brunswick State Theater Artist-in-Residence Glenis Redmond will perform at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12. Redmond tells stories with poetry, including tales from her life, family …

May is “Older Americans Month,” and the Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd., has a series of special events lined up. The theme this year is “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow.” The programs offered focus on various aspects of home, personal, financial and other types of safety. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the day before the scheduled event. …

Somerset County’s centenarians will be honored May 21 with a luncheon at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 380 DeMott Lane. The county Office on Aging and Disability is looking for centenarians to honor. The deadline to respond is May 2. “We are asking residents to help the Office on Aging and Disability Services honor Somerset County centenarians,” Somerset …

The 4th Annual Spring Adult Bocce League will begin play at Colonial Park on May 6. Sponsored by the Somerset County Park Commission, the league is open to adults aged 18 and older. Teams of four players each will play on the eight permanent professional bocce courts located near Parking Lot F off Mettlers Road. League play will be from …

The township Recreation Department once again sponsored the Bunny Jamboree, held April 17 in the parking lot at the Community/Senior Center off DeMott Lane. Kids of all ages played a variety of games, made crafts and took pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. Below are some scenes from the evening.    

Mini-golfers aged 55 and older can register for the “May Day Masters Miniature Golf Tournament,” set for 10 a.m. to noon May 1 at the Colonial Park Putting Course, 156 Mettlers Rd. in Somerset. Sponsored by the Somerset County Park Commission, the event’s rain date is May 2. The competition will feature 18 teams of four players each. Enhancing the …