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West Windsor Arts Christmas trees, mantles on Council art kits benefit display at Morven Museum families of HomeFront The West Windsor Arts Center will distribute “Art Kits for a Cause” to those in need through a partnership with HomeFront, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey. The kits, priced at $30 apiece, contain all the supplies needed to make two different projects. They can be given as gifts or donated to participants of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program and families living at the HomeFront campus. “Art has the power to bring joy, to transform our lives, and to provide us with a tool for expression, which is so important right now,” Aylin Green, executive director of the West Windsor Arts Center, said in a prepared statement. “This is a win-winwin. When you purchase an art kit, you have the chance to enrich the lives of others, as well as your own, while supporting the arts.
The gifts just keep giving when they are donated to HomeFront as well.” Each kit includes supplies for an acrylic painting project and a polymer clay beading project with a printed instruction sheet, as well as a link to videos featuring West Windsor Arts Council teaching artists providing stepby-step guidance. RWJ Barnabas Health in Hamilton sponsored the first 25 kits for distribution at its cancer center. “We are grateful to RWJ Barnabas Health for their support of this project,” Green said in the statement. “Art Kits for a Cause are beautifully designed and make great gifts for artists and creators of all ages. Buy one for yourself, your friends and family, and a local family in need.” To purchase a kit, visit westwindsorarts.org.
Guests attend opening day of the Morven Museum & Garden Festival of Trees exhibit on Nov. 18. Pictured is the submission by the Garden Club of Princeton, There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays.
Stony Brook Garden Club of Princeton: Out of the Darkness
Princeton Public Library: “The Snowy Day”
Contemporary Garden Club: Strohsterne, A German Christmas
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The Lawrenceville School donates to Lawrence Township Education Foundation
By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
An expanded and renovated library at the Slackwood School. The purchase of 100 Chromebook laptop computers for the Lawrence Township Public Schools students. The creation of an outdoor chessboard so Eldridge Park School students can learn to play. Five iPads and cases to encourage Lawrence Intermediate School students to film, edit and produce short movies. Those are among the special projects and items funded by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation – none of which would have been possible without the support of donors such as The Lawrenceville School, according to the nonprofit foundation. Representatives of The Lawrenceville School presented a check for $75,000 to the Lawrence Township Education Foundation, bringing the private boarding school’s total contributions to the foundation to more than $1.6 million since 1995. Headmaster Steve Murray presented the check to Karen Faiman, executive director of the Lawrence Township Education Foundation, and Vessy Dusichka, president of the foundation’s board of trustees. “This year, more than ever, educators need to find innovative solutions to support our children, and the foundation’s support of the district’s teachers is critical,” Murray said. The Lawrenceville School has increased its annual donation from $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Murray said he is pleased that the private boarding school can continue to help the Lawrence Township Education Foundation provide “an outstanding education” to the public school students. Faiman, the foundation’s executive director, said members are “extremely grateful” for the partnership between the foundation and The Lawrenceville School. It is an example of the private school’s commitment to the public school district – which is attended by many faculty children – and to the wellbeing of the community, she said. During the 2019-20 academic year, the Lawrence Township Edu-
cation Foundation approved more than $200,000 in grants to the Lawrence Township Public Schools for 76 new programs and projects, including money to buy the 100 Chromebook laptop computers to address the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, as well as assemblies and field trips that occurred before the schools were shut down. In addition to its $75,000 annual contribution, The Lawrenceville School provides event sponsorship and numerous in-kind services, including office space on Phillips Avenue in the village of Lawrenceville, across the street from the school. The Lawrenceville School’s contributions, along with donations from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and the Educational Testing Service and contributions from local businesses and residents, has enabled the foundation to approve grants to the public school teachers for special programs. More than 900 grant requests have been approved and awarded since the Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s inception in 1992.
Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees is a juried collection of trees and mantles decorated by area garden clubs and non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum.
The trees will be on display through Jan. 10, 2021. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10;
$8 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6 years old and under. For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and inperson, visit morven.org/.
Traffic light to be installed at Route 206 intersection with East Long Drive By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 206 and East Long Drive and West Long Drive in Lawrence Township, Lawrence Township Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. West Long Drive is the entry into the Long Acres development, next to the Lawrence Township Municipal Building. East Long Drive is a new street that marks the entrance into the Venue at Cobblestone Creek age-restricted townhouse development. It is also the entrance to the adjacent Cobblestone Creek Country Club, formerly known as the Greenacres Country Club. The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Traffic Engineering will design and install the traffic signal, but it is not known when that will occur. State officials cited limited staffing and resources for the inability to pro-
vide a detailed timeline. The installation of a traffic light at the new East Long Drive entrance into the Venue was raised during the Lawrence Township Planning Board’s public hearings on the townhouse development in 2016. The driveway entrance into the Cobblestone Creek Country Club was relocated when the Lennar Homes application was approved for the townhouse development. The site plan for the development called for creating a new street – East Long Drive – that lines up op-
posite West Long Drive. Making the case for the traffic signal, Lawrence Township officials told the New Jersey Department of Transportation that it was needed for the safety of the residents and the general public, and for improved traffic flow along that section of Route 206. Lawrence Township hired Arora and Associates to conduct a traffic study and a warrant analysis to determine whether the intersection met the standards for a traffic light. The report was submitted to the New Jersey Department of
Transportation, which approved the request. In approving the request for a traffic signal, the New Jersey Department of Transportation is requiring Lawrence Township to relocate the exit driveway from the Lawrence Township Municipal Complex and to contribute 25% toward the cost of the traffic signal. Lawrence Township has the funds from Lennar Homes’ Cobblestone Creek development and money in the township’s 2021 capital budget for its contribution and the driveway construction.
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The Princeton Farmers Market will offer its Winter Market Series at its temporary outdoor location on Franklin Avenue, providing ample space for social distancing. Markets will operate 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates. Market dates are posted at www.princetonfarmersmarket. com/calendar The market is authorized to accept SNAP/EBT cards and matches up to $10 on SNAP transactions, per eligible customer, per day. Those eligible for SNAP benefits can learn more by emailing princetonfarmersmarketnj@gmail.com Shoppers must wear masks at all times and practice social distancing while waiting in lines. Vendors offer pre-order options and contactless payment methods; for more information, visit www.princetonfarmersmarket.com  Mercer County Community College’s youth program, Camp College, is accepting students for Winter Session and Spring 2021. Virtual classes for students ages 6-14 focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) with staggered start dates from December through May. Each course is taught live through Zoom and provides a project-based learning experience that combines peer learning with creativity. Offerings range from science and planetary science study, to writing and book publishing, to coding, animation techniques and virtual reality design. A new e-Sports games-play skill builder was added this session. Two new courses will be introduced this session, including Young Authors where students write and publish books, and YouTube FX Masters where students create Hollywood-style special effects and graphics. Other courses include NASA – STEM Explorers, where kids explore the atmosphere and beyond, train like real astronauts and solve real-world engineering problems; Super Slimy Smokey Science, which delves into a variety of scientific fields using objects such as Silly Putty and Slime, and investigates the field of optical illusions; Code Your Own Adventure, which blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding; Minecraft Modders, which teaches scripting and logic statements to create mods; Roblox Makers, which focuses on how to build 3D models and animations; and Virtual Reality: The Future Is Now, which focuses on the foundations of VR design through the creation of virtual worlds, the exploration of simulated environments and the crafting of 3D experiences. New classes will continue to be added throughout the winter and spring. Classes start at $149. For more information, email campcollege@mccc.edu, visit mccc.edu/campcollege or call Continuing Studies Registration at 609-570-3311. Â
Fri., December 4
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton will host its traditional Tree of Lights winter celebration online at 7 p.m. Dec. 4. To join in, visit rwjbh.org/hamiltontreeoflights
  The Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University will present a reading by poet EilĂŠan NĂ ChuilleanĂĄin at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 via Zoom. ChuilleanĂĄin is an Ireland professor of poetry 2016-19, and professor emeritus in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin. This event will be live captioned. Viewers in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least two weeks in advance at LewisCenter@princeton. edu For information and the Zoom registration link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/fund-for-irish-studies-reading-by-eilean-ni-chuilleanain/ Â
Sat., December 5
Collecting Art 101 will be held virtually from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Join three fine arts specialists as they share tips on how to begin and maintain an art collection. This program will explore collecting photography, prints and 20th century American painting. Featuring Sarah Morthland, certified member, Appraisers Association of America, speaking about collecting photography from 1-2 p.m.; Cora Michael, owner/principal, Cora Michael Fine Art LLC, speaking about collecting prints from 2:30-3:30 p.m.; and Jonathan Spies, former gallery director, Menconi + Schoelkopf, speaking about 20th century American paintings, from 4-5 p.m. Register for one session, or join all three. Each session has its own registration link. Register for each session individually. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum. princeton.edu for updates.
Sun., December 6
The Dryden Ensemble will hold its autumn benefit concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 via Zoom. Details will be released soon. For updated information, visit www.drydenensemble.org/ Â Â The Give the Gift of Friendship Dog Walk will be held Dec. 6 at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road, Hillsborough, in order to add resident Ethan McKeown to a waiting list to receive an autism service dog through 4 Paws For Ability. The minimum amount needed is $17,000 for the training. Register at runsignup.com Â
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A Christmas Carol @HOME is an experience being offered by the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. Receive individually wrapped envelopes with scenes that can be performed together in person or virtually; charactersketch postcards to color, frame or send; conversation cards to spark dialogue and conversation, ideal for all ages, connecting the timeless themes in Dickens’ classic story with today;
and more ways to enhance the experience online, including access to a full script and stage adaptation, photo and video submissions of your own “A Christmas Carolâ€? performances, and local promotions from the community.  Limited availability. While supplies last. Order by Dec. 7 to ensure delivery by Dec. 24. While supplies last. For more information, visit https://www.mccarter.org/ tickets-events/ACCatHOME/?vgo_ee=rnbuQ5FiiTsvWx%2 FFq0R4xaIfYyzJc77mf9vNIlXPl%2Fc%3D Â
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Expressing the Passions of the Soul: The Study of Human Emotions in Art and Science will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Join Veronica White, curator of academic programs, and Alex Todorov, professor, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as they reflect on his teaching experience at the Art Museum and his publication “Face Value: The Irresistible Influence of First Impressions� (Princeton University Press, 2017). Membership and registration are required to attend this virtual event. Membership is free. Join at https://artmuseum.princeton. edu/support/membership/free-membership Register for the program at https://princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_64UQr84iTee2EBFo9cbOiQ
The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) will present a virtual reading of Donna Barbara Higuera’s new novel, “Lupe Wong Won’t Dance,â€? followed by a question-and-answer session at 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The character of Wong is a combination of Higuera and her children and some of their experiences. The book is the story of a determined middle school girl who needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who is Chinacan/Mexinese, just like she is. So, when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in the gym, Lupe is not going to let that slide. To register, visit tfaforms.com/4862645. Established in 2004, LALDEF promotes the rights of all immigrants (with a focus on the Latin American community in Mercer County); facilitates access to health care, education and legal representation; advocates for the integration of immigrants; and fosters intercultural communication to strengthen our communities. Visit laldef.org Â
Thurs., December 10
The Mercer County Library will offer drive-up visits with Santa from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Lawrence headquarters branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Rain date is Dec. 15. Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Hickory Corner branch for a safe way to tell Santa Christmas wishes from the car. Children will receive a candy cane and take home craft
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INCONTINENCE AND PELVIC HEALTH: WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020 | 6 p.m. | Location: Zoom Meeting Bladder issues are common for women of all ages but NOT normal. It is so common that 1 in 3 women are affected by bladder symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and leakage of urine. After menopause, 45-63 percent of women suffer from genital, urinary and sexual symptoms. Become empowered! Join KATHIE OLSON, an advanced practice nurse and clinical coordinator of the Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health, for a discussion on the signs, symptoms and treatments available. Learn your options. Don’t “just live” with these issues. This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2-3 days before the program date.
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Get outside and embrace ‘friluftsliv’ this winter
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riluftsliv might be hard to pronounce, but it is a concept to embrace this winter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaning “open-air life” in Norwegian, friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is deeply ingrained in Nordic culture. Scandinavians are renowned for their love of the outdoors, no matter the season or weather. There’s even a popular saying: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” At Scandinavian latitudes, where winter means scarce daylight and frigid temperatures, friluftsliv is an incredibly helpful attitude. Why not try it out this winter for the sake of our health and sanity? After the first COVID outbreak this past spring, socializing outside with friends and family became a way of life for many. It was easy in the warm months to spend leisurely hours walking with friends, hanging out at parks and beaches, and dining outdoors. But as winter’s chill sets in, a different mindset is needed to avoid either spending the next several months in isolation or spreading COVID-19 at indoor gatherings. Friluftsliv is all about connecting with nature, either alone or socially. Numerous studies have shown that time spent outdoors boosts physical and mental health. A 2019 study published in the journal “Nature” found that spending just two hours a week in natural environments like parks or green spaces increases happiness and feelings of well-being. “According to United Nations listings, Scandinavian countries consistently rank as the happiest countries on Earth,” points out Oliver Luke Delorie, author of the book “Friluftsliv: Reconnect with Nature,” published earlier this year.
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Friluftsliv is not limited to hard-core outdoor activities like winter camping in the backwoods, snowshoeing in deep powder, or gliding across a frozen fjord. It’s a lifestyle choice of enjoying moments outdoors. Think lunchtime strolls with friends, bicycling around town, or bundling up and enjoying a steaming mug of cocoa in the snow. The Norwegians even have a special word, utepils, for drinking a beer outdoors! Here are some ideas for getting into the spirit of friluftsliv this winter: • Dress for the weather, because you won’t have fun if you are cold and wet. Wear essentials like a warm parka, wool hat, snow-proof boots, longjohns and insulated gloves or mittens. By the way, outdoor gear makes great holiday gifts for those who will be joining you outside; • Look for new parks, forests and trails to explore with friends. Hiking is great in cold weather and many hikers prefer it to the hot, humid conditions of summer. You will warm up quickly once you start moving, so make sure to dress in layers. This state we’re in has an incredible variety of trails in all regions and for all ability levels. And without leaves on trees, you will get better views of birds, wildlife and scenery. • Summer is not the only time to visit the beach. New Jersey’s beaches – 130 miles of them, all nearly empty in winter – are great for walking. As a bonus, you will get soothing views of breaking waves and may be lucky enough to spot diving winter birds like loons and gannets, and marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals. • Make the outdoors the center of your social life. After warming up with a brisk walk, enjoy an outdoor picnic where
it’s easy to avoid ants, flies and mosquitoes. If local lakes and ponds freeze over, organize a skating party. If it snows, try sledding or cross-country skiing … or have a snowman building contest. Toast marshmallows around a campfire, just as you would in summer. Remember to wear a mask and keep socially distanced. An added bonus: a face mask helps keep your face from freezing! • If you have a yard, deck or patio, prep your outdoor spaces for winter entertaining. This would be the year to invest in improvements to extend the outdoor season, such as patio heaters, fire pits, warm seat cushions, blankets and hand warmers. • If you are interested in meeting new people or going on guided adventures, consider joining an outdoor club. Organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club of New YorkNorth Jersey and the Outdoor Club of South Jersey offer hikes and events in all seasons – all subject to COVID-19 precautions. The state parks system also sponsors walks, hikes and events year round – see its calendar at https://www.state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/calendar/index.html • Check out conservation groups in your area for hikes and other events. For example, the nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association hit it off the friluftsliv charts recently with a European-style lighted paper lantern parade through the meadows of its nature preserve in Bedminster at sunset. Connect with nature this winter for your health and happiness. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS
Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
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fter hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles and other tissues around the joint, physical therapy can help manage pain and restore function and mobility so patients can get back on their feet faster. Princeton Rehabilitation at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center offers outpatient physical therapy to help
individuals recovering from hip or knee replacement return to their normal activities. Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery Common According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 32.5 million people in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition characterized by the breakdown of the cartilage in the joint that protects your bones from rubbing against each other. Though osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, it most commonly occurs in your knees and hips, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion. In many cases, osteoarthritis can be managed with
medication and lifestyle changes such as weight loss and increased physical activity. However, when the pain keeps you from leading an active life, surgery to replace your hip or knee can provide a safe and effective remedy. In simplest terms, joint replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with a metal, plastic or a ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.
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Always Better Together A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love
Christine’s Hope for Kids takes on bullying with a children’s book that teaches important lessons about accepting our differences, the true meaning of friendship, the power of forgiveness and the most important lesson of all, that treating others with kindness and love is the true path to happiness. This book was written in honor of Christine Gianacaci, who loved helping kids, especially those who were being treated unfairly because of their differences. Local author Linda Martin, has written a beautiful story that addresses bullying through important lessons about acceptance, tolerance and the power of kindness. Illustrator, Anita Barghigiani, has brought the book to life with her beautiful images. Always Better Together is the perfect gift for every child on your holiday list. It can be purchased on christineshope.org and at these local businesses. In Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe & Catering, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo's La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare.
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McCarter Theatre cancels live performances through June McCarter Theatre announced it will cancel all live performances through at least June 2021 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We are so very grateful for the kind notes and generous support that we continue to receive every day. Your good wishes lift our spirits as we navigate these extraordinary times and patiently wait until we can safely
welcome you back into our spaces,” the staff wrote in a message on Nov. 12. “Throughout this pandemic, our goal has been to communicate with you as definitively as possible. In light of current public health recommendations, we believe it is wisest to cancel the live performances that we had planned to bring you from February through June 2021.
“We are continuing our conversations with artists — they are as excited as we are to resume performing in-person for you. We are also working to unveil a touchless ticketing experience so that you won’t have to worry about the handling of your credit card or tickets. Top-level cleanliness, smart social distancing and the exquisite joy of live performance will all be ready when government
guidelines change,” the message states. In the meantime, McCarter is offering virtual programming, such as the Adrienne Kennedy play festival through Feb. 21; and the new holiday offering, A Christmas Carol @ HOME, where the magic of Dickens’ classic tale comes to life in a curated gift box. For more information and a list of virtual programs, visit https://www.mccarter.org/
Two newcomers will join Lawrence school board
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Lawrence Township voters returned one incumbent school board member to office s and elected two newcomers to sit on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election. . Incumbent school board member Min chele Bowes won her quest for another term on the school board, but incumbent school board members Dana Drake and Cathy r LeCompte lost their bids for re-election. 9 In place of Drake and LeCompte, voters chose Gregory G. Johnson and Patricia /Hendricks Farmer to fill the two seats. The term is for three years. d Bowes and Johnson each received 4,620 svoters, and Farmer earned 4,105 votes, -based on the final tally released and certified -on Nov. 20 by Mercer County officials. The school board election drew nine candidates -for three seats, and a total of 33,925 votes – including 96 write-in ballots.
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Bowes said she is “proud and happy” to be able to continue to serve the community, the students, the staff and the school district administration. “I hope to continue with all the great work we have started. I would like to continue to focus on the student experience and to ensure that our schools are addressing the diverse needs of our community and student population,” Bowes said. She said she is also looking forward to getting students back into school for in-person instruction safely. The time spent out of the classroom on remote learning has given the district an opportunity to see learning in a new way, she said. It will be exciting “to see how we can use this to positively impact education in the Lawrence Township public schools,” she added. Johnson said he is honored to be elected to the school board, and he is looking forward to working with the administration, the school board and parents to address the
issues on which he campaigned. Those issues include hiring diverse staff members, making all students feel welcomed and valued in the schools and “stopping the funneling of Black and Brown students into remedial education programs and away from gifted and talented, honors and Advanced Placement courses,” Johnson said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt many families in our community. We need to reach out and offer assistance to help and ensure that our students don’t feel isolated and left behind,” Johnson said.
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By Gabrielle Nierenberg Imagine sitting in the pilot seat and looking straight out to the horizon to see the blue skies and clouds. And then when you look to your right you see the Philadelphia skyline and to your left New York City the skyline. Flying is an incredible feeling. Talk about seeing the world from a different perspective. Ok, maybe you have flown in a commercial plane to Florida or Utah, but there is something so unique about flying in a single engine airplane. When flying in a Cessna Skyhawk, you are seeing the world from a completely different view than on the ground or a commercial jet. The Princeton Flying School at the Princeton Airport offers an extraordinary experience of an Introductory Flying Lesson. In the beginning you will go
CHRISTINE’S HOPE FOR KIDS Jean and John Gianacaci, the founders of Christine’s Hope for Kids, dreamed of one day writing a book to honor their daughter, Christine, who loved helping kids, especially kids who were treated unfairly because of their differences. While she herself was bullied as a child, because of Tourette’s, she was upbeat, kind, and always the first to help someone who needed her help. That was Christine. Because of what Christine experienced, Jean and John wanted to do something about bullying. They partnered with Linda Martin, a friend and a Christine’s Hope for Kids board member, to write a story that addressed bullying. That story is told in a way every child can relate to in ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER...A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love. It teaches children important lessons about accepting people’s differences and the remarkable power of kindness. About Christine’s Hope for Kids... Christines’s Hope for Kids is a local non-profit with one abiding principle. That every child deserves to be a kid, regardless of his or her circumstances. The foundation was inspired by Christine Gianacaci, the daughter of Jean and John, who lost her life when an earthquake struck while she was on a mission in Haiti to help underprivileged children. In the eleven years since its inception, Christine’s Hope for Kids has dispersed over $1,000,000 to 130 local agencies, providing tens of thousands of children with the kind of things most children take for granted. The proceeds from the sale of this book will enable Christine’s Hope for Kids to help even more underserved children in our very own communities. ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER is a great gift for every child this holiday. It can be purchased for $24.95 at chistineshope.org, and in Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare. To learn more about Christine’s Hope for Kids, please visit christineshope.org. NM-00447180
Farmer thanked everyone who supported her candidacy. “I look forward to working with my fellow school board members as we address the concerns raised by the community during the campaign process,” Farmer said. In other election results, Tabitha Bellamy McKinley received 4,062 votes to take fourth place among the nine candidates. Cathy LeCompte received 4,033 votes and Dana Drake earned 3,947 votes. Heather Camp got 3,398 votes, Jasmine Surti captured 2,626 votes and Olufunmioloa Ladigbolu received 2,418 votes.
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through a pre-flight inspection to ensure the airplane is ready for flight, as all pilots do. Then, you will spend an hour in the air with a certified flight instructor going over some basic maneuvers. You will even get a chance to fly the airplane yourself! But do not worry; there are dual controls in the planes, so the instructor is there to assist you the entire time. When people return from their first Introductory Flying Lesson they are elated and often speechless. Many have said it was their dream to fly a plane, and it finally came true! This is a very special hour. Not only is this a special experience, but it counts as your first hour towards getting your Private Pilot’s License. Many students are inspired during their Introductory Flying Lesson to continue to study and train for
their Private Pilot’s License, while others are completely captivated by this hour and feel fulfilled. Either way, flying an airplane is something very special and you have the power to be the one who makes this experience possible. An Introductory Flying Lesson is the perfect gift to give to that someone who seems to have everything and you just don’t know what to buy. What better gift than an experience of a lifetime. This holiday season struggle no more when it comes to gift giving. As long as they are tall enough to reach the pedals, they can fly. Call 609-921-3100 for more information or visit us on the web at www. PrincetonFlyingSchool.com Happy flying!
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s I emerged on Black Friday from the Princeton CVS on Nassau Street to a horde of unmasked kids who refused to move out of the way to let me pass, I turned red with anger, assumed the status of a crazy little lady, and hollered: “Wear a friggin’ mask.” Thank you to New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy. She inspired me to act – by sending me a sign – literally. The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, founded by First Lady Tammy Murphy, created a billboard with three of my favorite New Jerseyans – Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart. Wearing masks, the three pop culture icons are pictured standing next to each other and saying “Wear A Friggin’ Mask.” Reportedly, there are 30 of these billboards scattered throughout the state, even though I have only seen it on Twitter. I would have added a footnote: ‘Wear your friggin’ mask over your mouth and NOSE.’ I contemplated installing a lawn sign reproducing the billboard, but banned that thought from my psyche, when I realized it would mean that Princeton would accumulate yet another lawn sign. The unchecked invasion of lawn signs is certainly less deadly than COVID, but possibly very harmful to everyone’s health in the future. It is truly a quirky quality of humans that in an era of massive electronic and virtual communication, the Fred Flintstone of communications strategies – tactile signs on billboards, bulletin boards, bus shelters, and lawns are favorite vehicles for communication. Unlike the paper notices on bulletin boards and bus shelters which can be safely recycled, the lawn signs have a life of their own – a non recyclable life of their own. Ninety percent of campaign signs are made from corrugated cardboard coated in plastic, making the campaign signs the zombies of the sign world. If you throw out a plastic campaign sign, it will end up in either a landfill and take a very long time to biodegrade or in a waste incinerator, which releases toxic emissions and greenhouse gases when burning plastic. Landfills also produce greenhouse gases, mostly methane and carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change by trapping heat in the atmosphere. Lawn signs like weeds took over Princeton’s lawns during this recent heated election, not only because of the Biden/
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Trump contest, but also because of the school board race in which it seemed as though everyone except for Pam Hersh wanted to be a School Board member. Add these election signs to all the signs promoting social justice, celebrating our first responders, and advertising home renovation contractors, and Princeton residents experienced a lawn-sign blizzard. Maybe, I thought, people figured that plastic signs were effective at keeping the virus away. In fact, they not only fail to thwart the virus, they also raise my blood pressure. The only sign of the season that I did not want to destroy was Tammy Murphy’s sign hoisted high above the ground and easily repurposed when the mask campaign is concluded. In an effort to reduce my blood pressure, I called Sustainable Princeton to find out what people should do with their plastic lawn signs – no matter what the message. Talking to Jenny Ludmer, who is the community outreach manager for Sustainable Princeton, I learned of some clever repurposing for the lawn signs of 2020. The signs with timeless messages of social justice (Black Lives Matter, Hate Has No Home Here, etc.), democracy (Vote), and gratitude to first responders, who deserve to be thanked 24/7, should can stay on one’s lawn forever and need no recycling. The political ones, however, present a challenge. Sustainable Princeton recycles the metal holders for the signs, but not the
two things—choosing the right dentist whom you trust and who is up to date on the latest in dentistry, and taking the necessary steps to keep dental problems at bay through self-care at home between professional visits. We will work with you to maximize your oral health. Office hours at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, are by appointment. Please call 609-924-8300. “Our commitment is to relationships of partnership, respect, and appreciation.” “We offer cosmetic and family dentistry as well as Zoom!® and Invisalign®.” Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com P.S. When looking for a whitening toothpaste, be sure it has the ADA seal of approval and contains blue covarine and hydrogen peroxide.
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Continued from Page 4A Joint replacement surgery is common in the United States, with more than 1.2 million hip and knee replacement procedures performed annually, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, hip and knee replacement procedures may be performed on an inpatient basis or as an outpatient procedure for appropriate candidates. Physical Therapy Starts Within Hours As the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes, regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your joint is important for a full recovery after surgery. Insurance typically requires surgeons to prescribe physical therapy after knee and hip replacement, and therapy typically begins
within hours after the procedure. Whether in an inpatient or outpatient setting, a physical therapist will teach you how to move safely following precautions, sit at the edge of the bed, stand, put some weight on the joint, and walk. The physical therapist will also help you begin an exercise program to improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles around the joint. You are normally able to go home once you are able to walk safely, navigate steps and complete your exercise program. As part of your recovery, outpatient physical therapy will continue to focus on range of motion, strength, endurance and balance to help you achieve your highest functional level. Physical therapy can also help manage pain and decrease swelling with modalities
signs themselves. Jenny and I batted around a few ideas pertaining to sign reuse. The first thing to do is consider whether the candidates may run for office again. Keep those Trump signs, since he has said he will run again in 2024. And who knows about Biden. But if one is unwilling to hold onto a sign for sentimental or political reasons, then hold onto it for artistic and practical reasons. People have repurposed the signs into museum-worthy collages, funky lamp shades, and stools strong enough to support the weight of an adult. Others have used the signs as construction material for planters, kids’ swings, chicken coops and small sheds. It seems hard to imagine that scientists and engineers, who responded so miraculously with innovative solutions to the challenges of COVID, are unable to find a way to replace unrecyclable signs with recyclable ones. Probably the best thing one can do is lobby for signs that are recyclable. I am all in favor of old-fashioned communication vehicles – but if elected officials are banning plastic bags (yay, yay, yay) then we need to ban the signs promoting the elected officials who banned plastic bags. For Sustainable Princeton’s extensive recycling programs, visit www.Sustainableprinceton.org
and manual therapy techniques. Physical therapy is aimed at: • Improving range of motion. After surgery, swelling and pain may keep you from moving your joint as you desire. Physical therapy can help you work through this and improve range of motion. • Strengthening muscles. Building strength in the muscles surrounding the joint can help decrease the need for assistive devices like a walker, crutches or cane. • Restoring balance. As you continue to recover, agility exercises will help you restore balance so you can safely navigate things like icy sidewalks or uneven terrain. Agility exercises can also help you make the sudden stops and turns that many sports require. • Returning normal func-
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tion. Physical therapy exercises can help you return to the activities you were able to do before pain started to limit your motion. For some, that could mean returning to tennis or golf, for others it could mean restoring the ability to carry groceries up a set of stairs or taking a pain-free walk in the park. It is important to note that some patients may need home care services for a brief period of time until they can safely attend an outpatient physical therapy program. An Individualized Approach Princeton Rehabilitation offers patients an individualized, goal-oriented treatment program that progresses based on your level of pain and tolerance to therapy. In-person physical therapy appointments are offered in Hamilton, Monroe, Plainsboro, Princeton and South Brunswick. For patients seeking care at the Monroe site, transportation is available. Telemedicine appointments are also available. Telemedicine allows new and existing patients and physical therapists to connect remotely through a secure video application on a smartphone, desktop or laptop computer for one-onone care. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or to find a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation, call 609-8537840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.
Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS holds a doctorate degree in physical therapy, is a geriatric certified specialist, and is the director of Rehabilitation for Princeton Rehabilitation.
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Calendar Continued from Page 2A after their visit. Adults and children over age 2 must wear masks and must remain in the vehicle. The library will not be open to the public, so there will be no access to bathrooms. Registration is required. Email acozzito@ mcl.org There are 38 spaces available. Louise Glyck will be the focus of a virtual poetry circle at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Sharon, a librarian for the Lawrence branch of the Mercer County Library System, will lead the discussion on the American poet. Registration with an email is required in order to connect through GoToMeeting. For more information, email hopeprogs@ mcl.org
Sat., December 12
The Arts Council of Princeton will offer a workshop in felted jewelry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 in the studio, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Explore fiber arts and create textile jewelry through carding, weaving and felting
with wool. This class will be taught using social distancing measures and students will be required to wear a mask. Cost is $35 for members or $45 for nonmembers. To register, visit https://public.artscouncilofprinceton.org/public/classdirect/1527
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The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home through Dec. 12. Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be. For more information, visit https://www. mccarter.org/adriennekennedy Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held through Dec. 12. HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays
will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists. Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing. Paintings, pottery, glasswork, and handsewn items comprise a diversity of visual art, fine crafts as well as home and holiday décor. Proceeds will help support the artists and ArtSpace programs. Appointment-only gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Sign up online at www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d48acaf2aabf8c16-2020
Mondays, through Dec. 14
Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) invites singers who would like to hone musical and singing skills to join an online meeting application on Monday nights from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 28-Dec. 14. The series of classes will be curated by Dr. David A. McConnell, artistic director of VCNJ. Topics will include vocal development, ear training, sight singing, study of choral literature, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable training for skilled amateur choral singers. All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the program is $115. Interested singers should email info@voiceschoralenj.org to receive additional instructions.
Wed., December 16
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will hold an interactive program on Zoom, “Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” at 1 p.m. Dec. 16. Presented by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain. To register, email Doug@dovehs.com A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation.
Wednesdays, through Dec. 16
The Princeton Family YMCA will hold a series of “Paths to Success,” a weekly online interview series for students in grade 6 and above, from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16.
The schedule is: • Dec. 9 – Monique Jones, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Stuart Day School, Princeton • Dec. 16 – Patrick and Pushawn Brown, brothers and high school football coaches Princeton public school students can receive community service hours for participation. The link to the Zoom webinar will be sent after registration is completed. To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B77YKFF or contact Mike Roseborough at Mroseborough@PrincetonYMCA.org
Thurs., December 17
Heroes of Hope and Healing will be the theme of NAMI Mercer’s 19th annual benefit gala at 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Formerly called “Night OUT with NAMI,” the event will be virtual this year and thus has been renamed “Night IN with NAMI”. NAMI Mercer’s special guest and Visionary Award honoree will be Maurice Benard, two-time daytime Emmy winner who has played Sonny on the ABC daytime drama “General Hospital” for the past 27 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, Benard has been a long-time advocate for persons affected by mental illness. As part of the Night IN with NAMI program, local playwright and performer David Lee White will interview Benard about his 2020 memoir “Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital”. Dr. Karen Marquis will become NAMI Mercer’s 10th Pillar awardee at the gala. This honor recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary, long-term contribution to the organization’s mission and to the people it serves. For the first time, NAMI Mercer will recognize a young adult with the WOW Award for reducing stigma and promoting youth mental health. The recipient will be Gianna Santoro. There is no charge for tickets. The link to Night IN with NAMI will be available on namimercer.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities and for more information about the event, contact Dawn Dannenbrink, director of development, at 609-799-8994, ext. 13 or ddannenbrink@namimercer.org.
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