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DECEMBER 2013 ADULT PROGRAMS WTPL Knits Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Come and join fellow knitters in this informal group. Adult Cookie Decorating Class Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.  Join local artist Kristin Havyar to learn tips & tricks of creating beautifully decorated cookies this holiday season. Space is limited! Please register online.   Food for Thought Cookbook Club Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Join the group for our first annual cookie exchange! New members always welcomed. Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Monika Karoly, a member of the Garden
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Washington Township Recreation Holiday Cupcake Decorating Class scheduled for Ages 7-14 on Tuesday December 17, 2013 from 6pm-8pm. The cost for this program is a non-refundable fee of $45.00 per child. This class will take place at the Senior Center-East Springtown Rd. (Rock Spring Park), Long Valley, NJ  07853.   Each child will prepare a variety of cupcakes themed around the winter holidays.  We will be making poinsettias, roses, snowmen and other fun 3d designs using fondant, gum paste, and other fun candies. Deadline to register is December 10, 2013.  For more information contact the recreation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us at recreation@wtmorris.net or visit
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Washington Township Recreation Department is celebrating the Winter Holiday Season with their Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday December 11th 2013 starting at 11:00am. This years Holiday Luncheon will be held at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church, 39 Bartley Rd Long Valley, across from Ort Farms. Please make your reservation for this popular event before Dec. 2nd 2013 by sending your check to: Washington Township Recreation 50 Rock Rd. Long Valley, NJ 07853 please included your mailing address and contact Phone Number. If you have questions call - 908-876-5941 This years catered menu includes; Chicken Francese, Sausage & Peppers, Penne Vodka, Garden Salad, Vegetable Medley,
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By Ejvind Boccolini A Chester dentist who offers cutting-edge dental care, is also known to care for his community by way of the charity he offers. Doug Bush, who started his Chester business from scratch in 1986, is offering supreme dental care and also helping to unify the community – and this should not go unnoticed. Bush offers scholarships to local students and helps out local sports teams as well by creating free, custom-fit mouthpieces. In the end, this translates to thousands of dollars that Bush invests in the region as a part of his own goodwill. Located at Chester Woods Professional
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You are invited to take part on September 29, 2013 as Highlands Presbyterian Church turns worship into action by going and making a difference in the community as part of the 2013 Mission Blitz.  We will be visibly uniting by putting faith into action this weekend. The Mission Blitz will begin in the Highlands sanctuary, located at 3 Heath Lane, Schooley’s Mountain, NJ, at 10:00 am.  Small groups will depart for their choice of outreach at 10:30 am. There will be a ride available for all who want to participate but who do not want to drive. One group will deliver over 20 handmade shawls and lap blankets to Warren Haven Nursing Home in
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Washington Township Recreation Department is sponsoring a free healthy cooking session covering “Whole Grains & Beans for Optimal Nutrition” on Thursday, September 26 at12:30pm at the Senior Center in Rock SpringPark, Long Valley. Pre-registration is required by Monday ~ 9/23/13, seating is limited. Health Supportive Chef Sue Stimpson will give you the tips and recipes you need to find out why and how to soak, sprout, and properly cook whole grains and beans for optimal digestion and assimilation. Learn what products to buy and what to avoid. Find out about the hazards associated with grain consumption, particularly gluten grains, and why vegetables and fruits should make up a larger part of your diet than
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