Ballroom dancing Sunday, July 8 - The Widows and Widowers of Burlington County will hold their monthly social evening of music and dance the second Sunday this month. Enjoy ballroom dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Korean Presbyterian Church, 147 Route 130 North, Bordentown. Admission costs $7 for members and $10 for guests.
For more information, call (609) 581-3860 or (609) 298-4174.
Youth summer program Beginning Monday, July 9 - Bordentown City, the Bordentown Good Neighbor Guild and Bordentown corporations, clubs and lodges are sponsoring the Bordentown Youth Summer Program from Monday, July 9, to Friday, Aug. 3.
The program is geared toward youth ages 12 to 17 and is free. CPR/First Aid training and gang awareness instruction will be provided. Each day will begin with a free lunch at noon at the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Bordentown. Activities will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and athletics will start at 6 p.m. at participating locations.
The sponsors of the program are asking for support by way of supplies and volunteers. Any person who would like to volunteer is asked to call as soon as possible.
To participate, volunteer or donate supplies, please contact Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church at (609) 298-1398 or Trinity United Methodist Church at (609) 298-0158.
Art show Friday, July 13, to Friday, Aug. 31 - The Artful Deposit Gallery will be displaying the art of Michael Budden, show title "Seasons Along the Delaware River." The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Friday, July 13 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Honoree celebration
and roast dinner Saturday, July 14 - A roast dinner and celebration honoring members of the Bordentown area who have a long family history and/or many years of dedicated service to the community will take place at the Scottish Rite facility, located at 103 Dunns Mill Road in Bordentown Township. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the grande buffet opens at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and are limited.
The honorees are Ellen Wehrman, Barry Hausser, Quentin Hausser, Joe Lawrence, Vivian Ward, Gloria Scholey, John Imlay and Steve McGowen.
For information or tickets, call Stephanie Pecht at (609) 298-1824, Larry Denney at (609) 298-1892 or Heather Cheesman at (609) 298-7828.
Golf tournament Monday, July 16 - The Bordentown Rotary will hold its annual golf tournament at Olde York Country Club. There will be prizes awarded for a hole in one, long drive and closest to the pin.
A continental breakfast will be served, as well as a luncheon and awards ceremony at close. The fee is $170 per person, and checks may be made payable to Bordentown Rotary. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the start time is 10 a.m.
Hole sponsors are needed to fund area youth projects. Last year, the rotary funded the construction of two new dugouts at Gilder Park. This year, they are funding the renovation of four Bordentown softball fields. For $100, you may be a hole sponsor, and your business name will be placed on tee boxes. For $150, you may be a Cigar Rolling Sponsor.
For more information, call Don Farmer at (609) 213-8166 or Jim Brotherton at (609) 631-6202.
Block party Saturday, July 21 - The second annual Wellington Woods Block Party for residents of the Wellington Woods Neighborhood in Bordentown Township will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Admission costs $7 and is due by Friday, June 15. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share. A quoit tournament and other games and activities will be available for all.
For more information, contact Rene Lintz at (609) 298-5478 or rmlintz@yahoo.com.
Nicotine Anonymous Fridays - Nicotine Anonymous meetings are held Fridays at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in the second floor library from 7 to 8 p.m. The hospital is located on Hamilton Square Road in Hamilton.
The meeting is open to anyone who has the desire to stop using nicotine. You need not have quit to attend. There are no dues or fees.
For more information, call (609) 283-0533.
Parents Anonymous Tuesdays - Parents Anonymous meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Family Support Organization of Burlington County, 774 Eayrestown Road, Lumberton. The group aims to help parents cope with stress and learn alternative methods of discipline. It is led by volunteer professionals and parent leaders from the community.
Bingo Wednesdays - Thousand-dollar bingo is held every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's School, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Rose at (609) 758-8772.
Support group First Saturdays - Light of Hope, a family support group, meets the first Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 42 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road (Route 528).
Meetings aim to provide support, encouragement and hope for those who may be going through some difficult times. For information, call (609) 758-3680 or (609) 758-2746.
Widows and widowers First Sundays - Widows and Widowers of Burlington County hold social evenings of music and dance the first Sunday of every month from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Korean Presbyterian Church, 147 Route 130 North, Bordentown. Admission costs $7 for members and $10 for guests.
For more information, call (609) 581-3860 or (609) 298-4174.
Bordentown 325th
anniversary banners The Downtown Bordentown Association is selling 325th Anniversary banners for $35 each. You can purchase the banners at the following locations: App's Hardware & Antiques, Bordentown Antiques, Old Book Shop, HOB Tavern and Silk & Tweed.
For more information, call (609) 298-6970.
Support groups A women's support group and stress management support group, both led by experienced, licensed mental health professionals, are now forming.
For more information, call Bordentown Counseling Center, LLC, at (609) 298-9144.
Training group Interested in participating in group runs throughout beautiful northern Burlington County? A training group is now forming for various fall races. Whether you're a beginner, building a base for any of the numerous fall marathons, preparing for a race of shorter distance, or just want some company in your quest for fitness, join the group on Saturday and Sunday mornings as they explore the roads of Mansfield, Springfield, Chesterfield and any other fields they can find. Distances will vary, and all paces will be accommodated.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, contact Jim via e-mail at irongate@comcast.net or by phone at (609) 324-8027.
Support group Cindy Meiskin is looking to start a support group for people in Central New Jersey who are either in recovery from and/or are the loved ones of someone with an eating disorder.
If you are interested, please contact her at either cinkin23@aol.com or (609) 259-3033.
Board of
education meetings The Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education has changed the location of all meetings. They are now held in the new high school library, 318 Ward Avenue, Bordentown Township.
The executive sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. and are closed to the public. The public sessions being at 8 p.m.
Cat volunteers needed Bordentown City Cats, a cat rescue group in Bordentown, is looking for volunteers to feed, trap, provide transportation to and from vet appointments, or be available once a month for cleanup at the adoption center at an area PetSmart store.
In addition, the group is looking for caring people to foster friendly cats and kittens until they are ready to be put up for adoption.
If you are unable to provide direct animal care, people with expertise in fundraising and grant writing are welcome to inquire. For information, call (609) 324-3896.
Volunteers needed The Mansfield Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers for a domestic violence response team. The team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver's license, be willing to serve a minimum of four 12-hour shifts per month, and submit to background investigations, including fingerprinting. A 40-hour mandatory intensive training course, to be held over an eight-week period during evening and weekend hours is required and will be provided to successful applicants. An understanding of domestic violence issues is a plus, as is a bilingual capacity.
Interested citizens should contact Patrolman David Mueller at (609) 298-4411, or stop at the Mansfield Township Police Department to pick up an application.
Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to join the River's Edge Domestic Violence Response Team. Participants will be called or paged by police to speak with a victim of domestic violence and provide them with options. Volunteers will receive 40 hours of initial training provided by Providence House of Burlington County.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and a resident of Florence, Burlington Township or Burlington City, and must have a valid N.J. drivers license, available transportation and no criminal history. They must be available for a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per month.
Anyone interested can pick up an application at the Florence Township Police Station, Burlington Township Police Station or Burlington City Police Station, or contact Patrolman Brian Boldizar at (609) 499-3131.
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