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Fox house sets opening date

Guests try craft beer at a preview night for Fox House Brewing on Farnsworth Avenue, which has announced an opening date of March 7 after two years in development. (Instagram photo.)

South Jersey joint Gouldsburger’s opens in Bordentown City

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BY JOe eMaNSKi

far would you go if they were sick?

With rents and real estate prices at all time highs, we probably should have seen this coming: The trend of restaurants opening inside of already existing restaurants.

Since the onset of the pandemic, this has taken the form of “ghost kitchens,” in which brands like Mr. Beast Burger

and Guy Fieri’s Flavortown made agreements with local restaurants to have their kitchen staffs make food for their menus as well as the restaurants’ own.

To this day, ghost kitchen brands continue to operate through delivery apps such as DoorDash.

Welcome to Capital Health.

But local restaurants have seen the light, asking themselves: if we have the kitchen capacity to host ghost kitch-

When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we.

ens, why can’t we just run two separate restaurant concepts of our own from the same square footage?

This has led to the new triplethreat restaurant in Pennington Shopping Center, where PJ’s Pancake House, Pennytown Pub and Aperitivo Bar all share a continuous dining area, a single kitchen and, perhaps best of all

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SPORTS

High rollers

Grant Pillik and Bordentown reaching new heights on the bowling lanes

BY JuSTiN FeiL

Grant Pillik expected a successful year out of the Bordentown Regional High School boys bowling team.

Few, including Pillik, could have foreseen four years ago how much he’d contribute to the Scotties success.

Pillik bowled only a handful of games as a freshman. He averaged 113.5 in his limited varsity appearances and had a high game of 158. As a senior now, he had a 265 game at the Burlington County Scholastic League Tournament and has posted a team-high average of 196.69.

“I definitely look back and see how far I came,” Pillik said. “I never thought that I would be a 196 average because, I mean, it’s definitely hard maintaining that. I had two bad games and I’m still 196. I never thought I’d be this high on the team as well, and being a leader on the team.”

Pillik did, however, expect a big season out of the Scotties in his final year and they have delivered. Bordentown

improved to 18-0-2 with a 2-0 win over Point Pleasant Boro in the Central Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals. Seeded third, they were scheduled to take on second-seeded Neptune in the semifinals.

“I thought the boys would be pretty good,” said Bordentown head coach Ron Jones. “I did lose a couple of really good players, but the other guys, they stepped up.”

Jones and assistant coach Kim Fithen were thrilled too to see the Scotties girls bowling team pull off an upset to reach the sectional semifinal. Seeded fi fth in South Jersey, Group 1, the Bordentown girls beat fourthseeded West Deptford, 2-0, to advance to face top-seeded Clayton. Gracie Tyler had the high game (181) and the high set (358) to help the Scotties improve to 17-4. They went 12-1 in the BCSL Patriot Division.

“The girls have four losses, but they’ve been few and far between, and they spaced them out,” said Jones. “They’ve had a great year.”

Pillik paced the Scotties boys team in their sectional win over sixth-seeded Point Pleasant with a 232 high game and 428 for the two-game series. Fellow seniors Joey Klama (392) and Lucien Carr (352) along with sophomore Ken Teague

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RWJUH Hamilton March Healthy Living / Community Education Programs

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 4; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certiﬁed oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.2836 to conﬁrm attendance.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION

Tuesday, Mar. 4: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sound healing uses special instruments to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Fee: $15

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Mar. 10; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 25; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our monthly series. Learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes. These two sessions will

YOGA CLASSES

Tuesday, Mar. 4 & 18; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, Mar. 4 & 18; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Mar. 4 & 18; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

occur the 2nd Monday (daytime) and 4th Tuesday (evening) each month.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing or have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.

SPRING MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL

Wednesdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 19, 16; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Hear from a variety of RWJUH Hamilton medical professionals on different medical topics, and enhance your knowledge of different specialties and areas of study. A certiﬁcate will be provided for attending all six sessions.

FBI PRESENTS: FRAUD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Thursday, Mar. 13; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Special Agent Steve Rich of the FBI Newark Division will discuss how to protect yourself and the assets you have worked so hard for from scams and fraud. Learn strategies to help you safeguard your ﬁnances and personal information.

ALL THE “WRITE” STUFF

Monday, Mar. 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join a new writers’ group, a supportive and inspiring space to share stories,

explore creative expression and connect with others through the written word. We will start with a prompt and write our thoughts, sharing with others in the group. This is a safe, no judgement zone.

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH: FOOD CONNECTS US

Thursday, Mar. 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for recipes and tips on how to use your crock-pot to make healthy, delicious, affordable and convenient meals for you and your family.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 18; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For those diagnosed with prediabetes, this group is for you to connect with others affected, share and explore ways to improve your lifestyle.

GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday Mar. 18; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.

HOPE & PROGRESS: ADVANCES IN COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Tuesday, Mar. 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join our informative dinner lecture on colorectal cancer with Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncologist, The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton; and Rachel Perez, Patient Gastrointestinal Navigator, RWJUH Hamilton. Learn the importance of early detection, innovative treatments, and lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk. Free colorectal screening kits will be provided.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Mar. 19; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary. All are welcome to join.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, Mar. 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Support and information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease. A caregiver specialist will conduct this interactive group.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 25; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and ﬁrsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry,

Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH

Wednesday, Mar. 26; 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun and learn how to cook nutritious and delicious hearthealthy meals. Explore heart-friendly ingredients and cooking techniques.

WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY BY MATT HAIG

Wednesday, Mar. 26; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please come prepared to share your thought on this month’s read.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, Mar. 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certiﬁed (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.

HOW SOUND HEALS: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND HEALING

Thursday, Mar. 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

In this workshop we will discuss the science behind sound and vibration and show you how and why certain sounds can help you sleep better, improve your mood, improve body function, and even reduce pain! Fee: $15

*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

COMMUNITY CPR COURSE

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 12, 19, & 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all three dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New folks are always welcome.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Friday, Mar. 7; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

Thursday, Mar. 13; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or Wednesday, Mar. 26; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us for this hands-on program to gain insight into cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. This course is for non-healthcare professionals, and those interested in learning basics of CPR. We encourage participants to wear comfortable footwear and clothing. *This program is being provided by a third party.

TAI CHI CLASSES

Thursday, Mar. 13 & 27; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: HEART DISEASE PREVENTION, DETECTION & TREATMENT FOR WOMEN

Friday, Mar. 14; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in women? Join Edward A. Wingﬁeld, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Associate Director

Peripheral Endovascular Interventions at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, for this informative program that will help you protect your precious heart. GAME TIME!

Friday, Mar. 14 & 28; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ORIGAMI INTRODUCTION & WORKSHOP

Friday, Mar. 21; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn the history of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and create your own masterpiece to take home. All materials will be supplied.

LUNCH & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING YOUR HOSPITAL CARE & CARE UPON DISCHARGE

Monday, Mar. 24; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Have you wondered why you may not be seeing your personal physician when you are in the hospital? Learn from our lead Hospitalist, Samer Haddad, MD, Internal Medicine, Chair, Department of Medicine, RWJUH

Hamilton, why and how

you the best possible care around the

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Nurses Association will also discuss how they can aid in your recovery and help reduce readmittance.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: CANCER AND GENETICS—WHAT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY MEANS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES

Thursday, Mar. 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Understanding your genetic predisposition to cancer is important. If you are concerned about your personal or family cancer history, this program will provide insight into prevention and early detection. Join Sandra D’Elia, MS, Certiﬁed Genetic Counselor, Rutgers Cancer Institute, for an informative program that will explore the connection between genetics and cancer and learn what you and your family need to know about hereditary cancer syndromes.

Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more

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Along with eating healthy and regular exercise, your best bet for good colon health is to get a colon cancer screening. Individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45. Individuals at higher risk should speak to their doctor about getting screened sooner. Regular screening can detect and prevent colorectal cancer in its earliest stages, which is when the cancer is most treatable. Should your screening indicate the need for treatment, we offer the latest options, from complex surgical procedures and radiation therapy to clinical trials and precision medicine. The best screening is the one that gets completed, so schedule yours now at rwjbh.org/colonscreening

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Sawmill Summer Day Camp

Replacing Wi-Fi with Wonder

The Hamilton Area YMCA’s Sawmill Summer Day Camp, situated in the heart of Mercer County, offers your child, ages 5 – 15, an unforgettable summer experience. With 50 acres of vast outdoor space and the largest pool in Mercer County, our camp is a haven for fun, learning, and adventure. Over five exciting days packed with activities, campers are encouraged to participate in a variety of options including STEM, art, sports, games, special events, theme weeks,

and more!

Unplug. Summer camp is the perfect antidote to screen time. Your child can make genuine connections with peers, free from the distractions of technology. Engaging in unstructured outdoor play sparks kids’ creativity and energizes their bodies and imaginations.

Explore. Every day at camp presents a new adventure for kids to stretch their imaginations and embrace creativity without fear of failure. Our camp offers opportunities in arts and crafts, music, science, dance, sports, and swimming, allowing children to explore and express themselves in ways they might not be able

to elsewhere.

Grow. Our camp provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids develop essential skills, build confidence, and forge new friendships. As they engage in a variety of activities, from outdoor play to swimming lessons, they acquire valuable personal development skills. These experiences help shape their identities and passions, influencing their academic pursuits, relationships, and future career choices.

It’s not just about acquiring new skills and life lessons; it’s also about forming lifelong friendships and creating unforgettable memories. The laughter, sense of accomplishment,

and community spirit come together to create an amazing summer experience that your child will cherish forever.

Kids view camp as a fun way to enjoy their summer in the sun and play in the pool, but parents understand that camp provides children with many life benefits that will remain with them long after their summer camp days have ended.

Join us at Sawmill Summer Day Camp for a Summer where kids unplug, explore & grow! To learn more about our vibrant camp community, please visit hamiltonymca.org/summer-camp/sawmill-branch-2025.

Liberty Lake Day Camp

Summer Camp: The Antidote to Screen-Based Society

By Andy Pritikin

At a restaurant last week, I watched a family order their food, then immediately bury themselves in their phones — for the entire meal. Sadly, this isn’t surprising. In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt highlights how today’s teens spend 8-10 hours a day on screens, with constant notifications fragmenting their attention. Childhood has shifted from real-world interactions to isolated digital consumption.

Before smartphones, kids played together, watched TV as a group, and even gamed in the same room. Now, they “hang out” alone, on separate devices. This social deprivation is fueling an anxiety epidemic. Once kids get phones, their real-life friendships decline. Online interactions don’t replace the need for in-person social development. The perfect antidote? Screen-free summer camp.

Haidt suggests four solutions to counteract screen dependency, all of which align with the values of summer camp:

1. No Phones in Schools — It’s already happening! Eighteen U.S. states, plus the UK and Canada, are banning phones in schools, leading to improved test scores and happier students. At my camps, we’ve never allowed phones, and kids consistently

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thank us for it.

2. No Smartphones Until High School — Kids get smartphones because “everyone else has one,” yet it brings unnecessary stress and social pressure. Giving younger kids a flip phone is a better option. Parents are stuck in a no-win situation—until summer camp offers them a muchneeded screen detox!

3. No Social Media Until 16 — Social media, especially TikTok, is addictive and damaging, comparable to gambling. If another product harmed kids this much, we’d ban it. Yet we overprotect kids from the real world while under protecting them from the online one. Camp provides a safe,

screen-free environment where kids can be kids.

4. More Unstructured, Unsupervised Play — Kids need real-world play, risk-taking, and adventure to develop social and problem-solving skills. Society has prioritized test scores over play, but camp restores this balance.

At summer camp, kids form deep friendships, learn resilience, and build social skills — all while immersed in an encouraging, screen-free community. Haidt believes one of camp’s greatest benefits is teaching kids to take safe risks — a crucial skill for facing life’s challenges.

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YMCA Camp Mason

Welcoming Campers for 125 Years

For 125 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers to be a part of our community. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We engage and encourage youth and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences.

Our campers say it best!

“I made so many friends!”

Campers can try new programs while developing confidence, gaining independence, having fun and making lifelong friends.

their screens and embrace real experiences is more than nostalgia —it’s essential for their development. Summer camp isn’t just a getaway; it’s a necessity in today’s digital world.

Andy Pritikin is the owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, NJ, as well as the co-owner of Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA, and Camp Southwoods in Paradox, NY. He’s the Past President of the American Camp Association NY/ NJ, and the host of the “Day Camp Podcast”

Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown. www.libertylakedaycamp.com.

“I come to camp for all of the great activities.”

Camp offers archery, pool swimming, boating, arts/crafts, drama, music, climbing tower, zipline, movie making, field/court sports, skateboard park, mountain biking, FREE trips and countless other activities.

“At camp I can be myself.” 98% of parents report their child felt a sense of belonging at camp. We teach and live our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

For THE BEST SUMMER EVER, register at campmason.org, call 908-362-8217 or email shani@ campmason.org.

RSM Princeton

Advance Your Child’s Math Learning This Summer!

Summer math classes at RSM Princeton are now enrolling!

RSM’s award-winning program can help your child reinforce their math skills over the summer. RSM’s program has been trusted by parents for over 25 years across 75+ locations in North America. We take pride in ensuring each student learns in an environment that is optimal for them while boosting their confidence in math and learning abilities.

About RSM. At RSM, we use the rigorous study of mathematics as a vehicle to develop our students’ math fluency, intellect, and character, empowering them for life. Our unique approach consists of a continuous K-12 curriculum, taught by expert teachers, in a classroom environment of peers who study together year after year.

RSM’s curriculum is inspired by elite mathematical schools in the former Soviet Union, adapted to meet

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the needs of students in the U.S. educational system. Our curriculum has continually been perfected by our curriculum department over the past 25 years.

Why Choose RSM’s Summer Program? A Program for All Students: RSM offers summer classes for K-12 students looking to strengthen their grasp of the fundamentals, prepare for the upcoming school year, or experience additional challenges.

Prevent Summer Learning Loss: RSM’s program ensures that students retain and strengthen their math knowledge, keeping them on track when they return to school in the fall.

Talented Faculty: All of our teachers have a background in mathematics or a related field and a deep passion for the subject.

Summer Program Details: 6-Week and 3-Week Offerings. This summer, RSM Princeton is offering courses that run for six or three weeks. Our 6-Week program has two classes per week and starts in June. Class durations vary depending on the student’s grade. Our 3-Week program

has four classes per week and begins in July. Classes in our 3-Week program run for three hours per day.

Classroom Environment: Students are instructed by an expert teacher leading an interactive lesson in an in-person class environment. Who Can Join? RSM Princeton

has summer classes for students in grades K-12 and is also offering math competition classes for students looking for an additional challenge. Get Started Today! Visit our website at mathschool.com/Princeton to view the summer schedule for RSM Princeton and enroll your child today.

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Leaping Dog Art Studios

Let Your Imagination Run Wild This Summer

When you enter Leaping Dog Art Studios on 325 Farnsworth Street in downtown Bordentown City, you are immediately transported to a vibrant, creative atmosphere. Approaching the entrance, you will pass a Little Free Art Gallery welcoming anyone to share or take art. Upon entering the building, there is a colorful and welcoming mural about kindness painted by the students of Leaping Dog. Good music is usually pouring out of the studio sound system and a plethora of eye-catching paintings and clay projects sit on shelves that line almost every wall of the interior.

On their website, Leaping Dog Art Studio’s promise is to be “A place where imaginations are allowed to run wild, creative expression is the norm, and fun is had by people of all ages.” Stopping in during any class proves this to be true. Kids and adults

alike cannot wait to come to the next class and are sad when they have to leave or miss a class. Founder and director Jennifer Szeto says, “As a small business owner in these times especially, I am thankful each day to be open and booming. When classes and camps and workshops fill up,

I know that there is a need for the services we provide and I am happy that there is a community of people who, like me, value the arts and want creative activities to be a part of their lives.”

For the summer of 2025, Leaping Dog will offer nine weeks of 5 day

camps — with the exception of the week of July 4th — which is only a four-day week due to the holiday. Each week promises fun and exciting themes including the popular “Kawaii & Cartooning” week, “Sculpture & Clay” weeks, “Fashion Design” week and “Fantasy Art” week and our newer “Game Creation Week” and “We Love Music & Musicals!” Weeks. This summer, we are also happy to offer a camp for older teens interested in more serious drawing and painting experiences called “Art Portfolio Camp.”

“Camps fill up quick so I recommend registering as soon as possible,” says Jennifer, who earned a Masters in Art Teaching from the University of the Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Syracuse University and has more than 18 years of experience as an art educator and 11 years running her studio.

For more information on art classes and art camps or booking a private party or lesson, please visit www. leapingdogartstudios.com.

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Tomato Patch Summer Workshops

Reach for the Stars — Register Now!

A few weeks can last a lifetime! Find out at Tomato Patch Summer Workshops in Theater, Dance, Vocal Music, Video and Visual Arts! Students make lasting friendships and wonderful memories while becoming an accomplished performer and artist. Now in its 52nd year, Tomato Patch is the longest-running, most successful multi-disciplinary Visual and Performing Arts program in Central New Jersey. Featuring classes for all school age students, Tomato Patch is taught by a talented staff of professional artists.

Visual and performing arts wotrkshops explore arts, dance, theater, and vocal music. Session one is a four-week session for ages 13 to 18. Session two is a three-week session for ages 10 to 12. Master class is for students ages 13 to 18 who have attended Tomato Patch or had other formal theater training.

Tomato Patch Workshops is a multidisciplinary full-day Theater, Dance, Music, Visual Art and Video summer program for ages 10-18 in two sessions:

Session 1: Grades 8-12; minimum age 13.

June 30 through July 24. No Tomato Patch July 4. Only $1,175.

Session 2: Grades 4-7; minimum ages 10.

July 28 through August 14. Only

$1,100.

Tomato Patch Workshops culminate in an Evening of the Arts!

Unlike every other performing arts camp, Tomato Patch allows you to major in one subject and take classes in other areas. Become a triple threat! The majors to choose from are Acting, Vocal, Dance, Visual Arts, and Video Production.

The Master Class is full-day acting intensive summer program for ages 13-18 only in two sessions:

Session 1: June 30 through July 25 – No Class July 4, 5. Only $1,175.

Session 2: July 28 through August 15. Only $1,100.

Hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with before and after care available.

The Master Class in Theater culminates in A Night of One Acts!

Hours for all programs are Mondays through Fridays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with before and after care available. Before care starts at 7:15 a.m. and costs $50 per week. After care ends at 6 p.m. and costs $75 per week.

Still looking for something during the school year? Junior Tomatoes is 10 week-long Saturday morning theater workshops exploring creativity, movement, improvisation, and more from September through June for ages 4-12 in three sessions. All classes culminate in performances for family and friends!

Tomato Patch Workshops are conveniently located on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Visit us online at www.tomatopatch.org or call 609-5703566 for more information.

PBS Trainees Lauren Grace Onderko, Avery Alley, and Finlay Nyce. Photo by Megan Teat Photography.

understanding of how ideas evolve into choreography and performance, and how the technical and artistic elements seamlessly come together.”

The Summer Intensive Advanced is an excellent way to begin Princeton Ballet School’s Trainee Program, which serves as a bridge between the student phase of training and a professional dance career. The Trainee Program is ideal for homeschool students ages 15 and up, as well as posthigh school dancers, who are looking to further extend their training as they transition toward professional careers. Princeton Ballet School’s Trainee Program also offers

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international students the opportunity to complete the twoyear program, as the school is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll nonimmigrant students on F-1 visas. Based on individual progress and performance, trainees will have the opportunity to perform in American Repertory Ballet productions. Visit www.arballet.org or call 609-921-77458 to learn more and enroll today!

Bob Smith Soccer Academy

Soccer camps for ages 5 to 14

The Bob Smith Soccer Academy has been a family-owned and operated business since the early 1990s. This summer, it offers camps at two locations for boys and girls ages 5 to 14.

The first camp takes places outdoors at Robbinsville Community Park from July 14 through 18 and August 11 through 15. The second is at the Multisport Kingdom in Manalapan from July 21 through 28, August 4 through 8, and August 18 through 22.

Full-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and half-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Camps have skill stations from 9 to 11 a.m., games from 11 a.m. to noon, lunch from noon to 1 p.m., and group training and games until 3 p.m. Before and after-care are available, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bob Smith, A United States Soccer Hall of Fame member since 2006, played internationally and in the USA for nine years with the Philadelphia Atoms, Fury, and the New York Cosmos alongside the great Pele, Beckenbauer, Chinaglia, and countless pioneers of the game. He then played for the Phila Fever,

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the San Diego Sockers, and finally, the Montreal Manic.

After he retired he turned to passing on his love of the game to the young players of New Jersey by having soccer camps at Mercer County Park for many years. He has always had the most qualified staff by his side, Including his own four children, who served as junior trainers at the camps.

His soccer academy first moved to the Robbinsville Fieldhouse, where his skilled staff and manager Joe Donigan provided training for players ages 4-15, hundreds of youth travel teams, and men’s leagues.

Operations have since relocated to Multisports Kingdom in Manalapan, where they continue to train players of all ages and levels, host summer camps, and run travel leagues for 225 youth teams from all around the state. Bob Smith’s son Dylan, who also played in college and some internationally, helps run the academy and is the director of coaching for Freehold Soccer.

Bob Smith Soccer Academy, 150 Woodward Road, Manalapan. www.bobsmithsoccer.com email: info@bobsmithsoccer.com. Register today and get a $25 discount for early registration.

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Capital Health on Best Hospitals for Maternity List

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.

Capital Health is one of 25 hospitals in New Jersey and the only hospital in the Greater Mercer County area to earn this recognition. This is the second consecutive year that Capital Health earned a place on the U.S. News High Performing Hospitals list for Maternity Care and the third time in four years since U.S. News published its first list of Best Hospitals for Maternity. In April 2024, Capital Health was also recognized by U.S. News for achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complication among black patients.

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as severe unexpected newborn complication rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.

“Being named a high performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report means a lot for everyone involved in our Maternity Services Program at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell,” said Kira Przybylko, medical director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Capital Health. “For the incredible teams at our Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center, it validates their dedication to providing the highest level

of care to expectant mothers. For the communities we serve, it lets them know they can count on us to help their growing families get off to the healthiest and safest start possible.”

“The hospitals recognized by U.S. News as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care showcase exceptional care for expectant parents,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals demonstrate significantly lower C-section rates and severe unexpected newborn complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.”

The Maternity Services Program at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options so newborns have the greatest chance for a healthy start. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, including Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births.

To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.

Renowned Bucks County Surgeon Joins Capital Health, Leads Heart and Vascular Institute

DR. JOSEPH AUTERI, a board certified, fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of leadership and clinical experience, has been named medical director of Capital Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute. As part of Capital Health Cardiac Surgery Specialists, his clinical focus is on minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches to coronary artery disease, aortic and mitral valve disease, and general thoracic conditions.

Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Auteri held leadership roles in cardiothoracic surgery programs throughout the country, including serving as medical director of the Doylestown Heart Institute in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, where his program earned regional and national recognition for quality. In academic settings, Dr. Auteri has served as an associate professor of Clinical Surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York City and a clinical instructor in surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

“Capital Health’s commitment to innovation and outstanding patient care has made it a health care leader in our region,” said Dr. Auteri.

“I am excited to be a part of the growing Heart and Vascular Institute as we expand access to highly trained specialists and cutting edge services for patients in Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties.”

After completing undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Auteri received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New

York City, he completed a general surgery residency (serving as Chief Resident) and fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Auteri is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps at the rank of Major.

Dr. Auteri joins Dr. Pasquale Luciano as part of Capital Health Cardiac Surgery Specialists, a practice dedicated to surgical treatment of patients with cardiac conditions ranging from those who have recently suffered a heart attack (or are at high risk for one) to those who present with coronary artery disease, aortic and mitral valve disease, or a range of general thoracic conditions.

The practice is part of Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute, a comprehensive program with a multi specialty approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in medical fields such as cardiac surgery, general and interventional cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and wound management and hyperbaric medicine.

To make an office appointment with Dr. Auteri in Newtown, PA or Hopewell Township, NJ, call Capital Health Cardiac Surgery Specialists at 609.537.7277 or visit capitalhealth.org/cardiacsurgery for more information. To learn more about Capital Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute, visit capitalheartandvascular.org.

Preventing Colon Cancer: What You Should Know

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Take charge of your health. Join DR. JOHN BERRY, a board certified colorectal cancer surgeon at Capital Health Surgical Group, who will discuss the risk factors for colon cancer, options for screening, and how screening reduces the risk for colon cancer. Melissa Phelps, a registered dietitian and board certified oncology nutrition specialist at Capital Health Cancer Center, will also share evidence-based nutrition recommendations to reduce your colon cancer risk. Register for this event at capitalhealth.org/events.

Thoracic Surgeon with Expertise in Minimally Invasive Techniques Joins Capital Health Surgical Group

DR. JAMES MCPHERSON, a board certified thoracic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group and is now part of the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. As director of Thoracic Surgery and co-director of the Lung Center of Excellence, Dr. McPherson focuses on minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic (chest) diseases.

“Capital Health is known for its commitment to innovation and providing people of our region with the highest quality care,” said Dr. McPherson. “I’m thrilled to be part of Capital Health Cancer Center and a growing team of surgeons who are expanding access to the latest minimally invasive surgery options for a broader range of cancer patients. With expertise in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System and nonsurgical lung biopsies with the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform, we are reassuring patients that they don’t have to travel far to get the advanced treatment they need for lung cancer and benign conditions of the chest cavity.”

Dr. McPherson received his medical degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he also received his Master of Public Health degree. After general surgery training at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center (now Mount Sinai) in New York City, Dr. McPherson completed his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California (USC) and served on the USC faculty for four years. He founded the Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group, focusing on early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and minimally invasive heart valve surgery. As medical director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, he introduced robotic assisted thoracic surgery for treatment of lung cancer. Dr. McPherson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Dr. McPherson is part of Capital Health Surgical Group, a multispecialty surgical practice comprised of experienced surgeons who are experts in the surgical fields of acute care, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, general, gynecological oncology, hepato-pancreato-biliary, thoracic, vascular and surgical critical care.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. McPherson, call 844.303.LUNG (5864) or visit capitalhealthcancer.org for more information.

Seasonal Allergies

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting

When spring is in the air, do you experience congestion, a runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, throat irritation, or other allergy symptoms? DR. RUBY ZUCKER, an internal medicine physician from Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View, will discuss the latest treatments for seasonal allergies.

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Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting

FOOD, INFLAMMATION AND HEALTH

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting

WAYS TO PREVENT AND MANAGE DIABETES

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting

Capital Health Earns National Recognition for Social Responsibility

Capital Health, a leader in providing progressive, quality patient care in the central New Jersey region, recently earned national recognition from the Lown Institute as a standard-bearer of social responsibility across a range of metrics for health equity.

In the Lown Hospital Index, a report by the Institute that evaluates more than 3,100 hospitals across the nation, Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton ranked first in New Jersey for racial inclusivity and received ‘A’ grades for community benefit and several other categories. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in Pennington, New Jersey received an ‘A’ grade and ranked in the top five in the state for patient safety, also earning ‘A’ grades for racial inclusivity and other areas.

“Capital Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, equitable care to the people of Trenton and neighboring communities goes back more than 130 years,” said DR. ERIC SCHWARTZ, vice president of Community Health and Transformation and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “Having both of our hospitals receive honors from the Lown Institute validates the hard work of all our staff and reaffirms our tradition of health care excellence for residents in central New Jersey and surrounding areas.”

“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals that are not only leaders in clinical care, but also strong community partners—and these socially responsible hospitals are showing the way.”

Rankings from the Lown Hospital Index are based on several key metrics that measure social responsibility. Among those metrics, RMC received ‘A’ grades for social responsibility, racial inclusivity, health equity, community benefit, and inclusivity. The Trenton-based hospital also ranked number one in New Jersey and among the top 10 in the nation for racial inclusivity and is a top hospital for fair share spending due to its significant efforts to improve community health through free education programs, subsidized services, improvements to the social determinants of health, and more. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is among the top 5 hospitals in New Jersey for patient safety, receiving an ‘A’ grade in that category as well as inclusivity, cost efficiency, and racial inclusivity. Hopewell is also a top hospital for fair share spending.

The Lown Institute, founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Bernard Lown (developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts research to help bridge the gap between existing public policy solutions and improved access to care for all Americans. The Lown Hospital Index is the first ranking to assess the social responsibility of U.S. hospitals by applying unique measures such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse (how well hospitals avoid unnecessary tests and procedures), and pay equity (how well hospital staff are paid compared to executives), among others. Data sources include Medicare claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, among others.

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Last month, the Burlington County Health Department announced the county’s first bird to test positive for H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, and encouraged residents to take precautions by avoiding contact with any sick or dead birds they encounter.

The positive test was from a wild Canada goose that was found dead with other wild geese in Pemberton in February. The bird was tested by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as part of its avian influenza monitoring and the Burlington County Health Department was notified of the presumed positive test Wednesday evening.

The positive test marks the first con-

firmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Burlington County since the nationwide outbreak started in 2022.

Clusters of sick and deceased wild birds have also been discovered in several other New Jersey counties, including Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Monmouth, Salem and Warren.

Health officials stressed that the respiratory disease is still primarily an animal health issue and the risk to humans is still low.

Humans with close or prolonged contact with infected animals can become infected, but the virus is not known to be transmitted from human to human at this time.

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The trend has brought Gouldsburger’s, a hot new burger and cheesesteak concept, to Bordentown City. It has recently opened inside Crumb sandwich shop.

Crumb and Gouldsburger’s are the brainchildren of Haddonfield-based David Murray and Walter Gouldsbury III. There are Crumb locations in Haddonfield, Medford and Bordentown. Gouldsburger’s is in Haddonfield and Medford as well, but in each case, the restaurants are located down the street from Crumb. (There are also two Gouldsburger’s in Philadelphia.)

In Bordentown, Crumb and Gouldsburger’s share space at 1 1/2 Crosswicks Street. The restaurants have different menus, but utilize the same kitchen, staff and indeed the same dining area.

Crumb specializes in gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads. Gouldsburger’s may have burger in the name, and burgers on the menu, but the restaurant concept is quickly becoming known for its cheesesteak, served on a signature “everything roll” (think everything bagel) baked fresh by Boaggio’s Bread of Mount Laurel.

Signature burgers include the Gould Standard, which comes with lettuce, pickle,

chips, raw onion, Cooper Sharp American cheese and ketchup, and the Pocketful of Sunshine, with roasted tomatoes, avocado and sunny-side up egg. Gouldsburger’s also has hot dogs, french fries, and breakfast sandwiches served all day.

Web: crumbsandwichjoint.com.

Angie’s announces 2nd location ‘coming soon’

Bordentown City lost a valued component of its downtown dining scene when Angie’s Luncheonette suffered a catastrophic overnight fire in October.

Bordentown community members came together in a number of ways to support Angie’s after the fire, including a poinsettia sale fundraiser by Bordentown Home For Funerals and a T-shirt sale from the Downtown Bordentown Association.

Owner Juan Pelaez has said since the disaster that it is his intention to rebuild and reopen the original location on Park Street. He has also revealed the intention to open a second location in the meantime as a means of supporting family and staff.

In December, Pelaez announced plans to lease space in Dover Park Plaza in Yardville. On Facebook on Feb. 21, Angie’s shared a photo of a “Coming Soon” sign on the windows of the future Angie’s 2 location. The location was previously occupied by Yogi’s Hoagies.

Angie’s is known for it combination of comfort food and Mexican specialties. On the web: facebook.com/juanpelaez29.

“coming soon” sign at Angie’s 2 in Dover Park Plaza in Yardville.

(410) and junior Tyler Brown (350) helped Bordentown to a convincing win. Bordentown won the first game, 920706, and the second game, 1,012-825, to advance.

“They’ve been good,” Jones said. “I can’t complain about anything except not being able to substitute as freely as I would like to.”

Jones actually has seven very strong bowlers and a fourth senior, Cooper Bolis, but only needs five bowlers in each match.

“Joey, this is only his third year, he didn’t bowl when he was a freshman,” Jones said. “He came on as a sophomore, picked it up and he’s pretty much been our No. 3 all along. Tyler Brown has done very well. Ryan Wood has done very well. I consider myself lucky to have a sevendeep squad and I only need five which means two guys are being used sparingly, more or less.”

Pillik is proud to be a part of a solid class and a team that made it back-to-back BCSL Tournament titles on February 6. The Scotties were looking to finish their season with a sectional tournament run.

“I thought that the team has handled everything perfectly up to our tournaments,” Pillik said. “We placed fourth or fi fth in the holiday tournament

and the BCS Open, we actually won. It’s definitely coming down to my role. Me and Lucien have bowled phenomenally those days and it’s definitely a team effort and to see how far the boys have come since last year, it’s definitely a good feeling to have.”

The team success was something they had anticipated. But until last year’s breakthrough season, there hadn’t been as much expected of Pillik. He also is team captain for the boys golf team this spring and last fall, he played soccer. Whichever season he is in has taken precedent, and going into last year he made a big change in his bowling style.

skyrocketed to 186.89 in his junior year with a high game of 279.

“Definitely switching to two hands, I don’t want to say it’s a cheat code, but it definitely has a lot more room for improvement and less error,” he said. “So switching from one hand to two hands was for me and a bunch of other kids on our team — our entire team is two hands — so we all can help each other out. So it just shot me up like crazy. And it definitely is a little harder to get good at, but to continue being good is a lot easier than one hand.”

“Sophomore year, I was actually one-handed and then going into junior year I switched during the states practices,” Pillik said. “I was on JV. So going into junior year, I switched over the last couple practices. I switched to two hands and my average shot up 30 pins and I was like, ‘You know what, I’m going to stick with this.’ I got a couple lessons from Dave (Kline at Hamilton Lanes) and it was a big difference.”

Pillik had averaged 158.71 pins per game as a sophomore. That number

Pillik had always considered the possibilities with it, but didn’t make the switch full-time until his final two seasons of high school. It’s made for huge improvements, and this year his game average is up another 10 pins.

“It’s just more consistent,” Pillik said. “Holding a 15-pound ball with one hand is difficult for throwing 30 frames a day, and using two hands it’s definitely not as tiring on the body and it gives you consistency. And bowling is all about consistency, so you got to be consistent and hold the same line all day.”

Pillik’s 265 earned him high game and helped him to high series at the BCSL Tournament. He’s been reliable all year for the Scotties.

“He’s just focused,” Jones said. “He’s got himself in a good spot. The other day he had a practice where he had two games where he had nine strikes in each of the two games. He had a 268 and a 271.”

Pillik will shift his focus this spring to golf. It’s another sport where he has to play well as an individual to help the overall team score. He spends time in the summer on his golf game, and is looking for a strong spring coming off his bowling season. “Last year I was around an 11 handicap on 18 holes, so I’m trying to work my way to single-digit handicap,” he said.

There is golf in Pillik’s immediate future when he pushes bowling to the side for the spring, but he’s not giving up the game in which he’s seen so much improvement over the last two years. He’s gotten so much more out of bowling than he ever expected, and he’s not done yet.

“I’ve definitely thought about trying to get my PBA card, so go to a bunch of tournaments and average a certain number and try to qualify for a couple tournaments,” Pillik said. “One of our alums has a PBA card so it’s definitely possible. I definitely don’t want to stop bowling after high school.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Below is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.

Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.

SaTuRdaY, MaRch 1

Toy Library, First Presbyterian Church. 9:30 a.m. Bring toys or tokens to exchange for new-to-you toys. Receive tokens by contributing at collection events or at the shopping event. 420 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown.

Winter in the Farmhouse & Orchard care, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Kea and the ark at The college of New Jersey, Don Evans Black Box Theater. 2 p.m. White Box Theatre—led by artist-in-residence

Sebastienne Mundheim—tells true story of an artist who built a 20-ton ark in Newark to protest urban renewal policies. Tickets $25. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

Reock and Roll Revue’s John Lennon — the Solo Recordings, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

SuNdaY, MaRch 2

Family Sundays at the Nature center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Naturalistguided program geared towards kids and families. All ages. No registration required, abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Kea and the ark at The college of New Jersey, Don Evans Black Box Theater. 2 p.m. White Box Theatre—led by artist-in-residence

Sebastienne Mundheim—tells true story of an artist who built a 20-ton ark in Newark to protest urban renewal policies. Tickets $25. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

Reock and Roll Revue’s John Lennon — the Solo Recordings, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Sold out. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Princeton university concerts presents the Richardson chamber Players Spring concert, Alexander Hall. 3 p.m. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

a Masterclass with curtis Stewart, violinist, Taplin Auditorium, Princeton University. 2 and 7 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. also features pianist Donna Weng Friedman. princeton.edu. 68 Nassau St., Princeton.

TueSdaY, MaRch 4

Stand Tall Yoga, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. All levels welcome. Cathy

Frank, certified yoga instructor. $5; free for Friends for the Abbott Marshlands. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

WedNeSdaY, MaRch 5

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Easy walk with group. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. No registration required. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

ThuRSdaY, MaRch 6

after Noon concert, Princeton University Chapel. 12:30 p.m. Organist Craig Williams, U.S.M.A. 68 Nassau St., Princeton.

cosmic Jerry Band Grateful dead Tribute, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

FRidaY, MaRch 7

author Preity Kumar, The College of New Jersey. 12:30 p.m. “An Ordinary Landscape of Violence,” a new history of queer women in postcolonial Guyana. tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

Split decision Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

St. Thomas Boys choir, Princeton University Chapel. 7:30 p.m. Thomanerchor of Leipzig, Germany. 800-year history of choral singing including 27 years under the direction of J.S. Bach. princeton.edu. 68 Nassau St., Princeton.

Oklahoma!, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

SaTuRdaY, MaRch 8

Visit from the horse doctor and Shoer, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm. org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

hamilton St. Patrick’s day Parade, Nottingham Way. 1 p.m. Rain date March 22. Starts at Nottingham Fire House, 200 Mercer St., Hamilton. hamiltonparade.com.

Princeton university Men’s Basketball vs Penn, Jadwin Gymnasium. 2 p.m. 1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton.

Successful Failures, Trenton Tir Na nOg. 3 p.m. 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

dJ Mighty Mike presents the Vinyl Nights Freestyle dance concert with electrifying performances by, Cooper’s Riverview. 6 p.m. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Oklahoma!, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

SuNdaY, MaRch 9

Family Sundays at the Nature center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Naturalistguided program geared towards kids and families. All ages. No registration required,

Riley Lee will give a concert featuring the shakuhachi at Princeton University on Tuesday, March 25.

abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton. Oklahoma!, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 2 p.m. kelseyatmccc. com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, Windsor.

TueSdaY, MaRch 11

Stand Tall Yoga, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. All levels welcome. Cathy Frank, certified yoga instructor. $5; free for Friends for the Abbott Marshlands. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

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ThuRSdaY, MaRch 13

Lovelight Grateful dead Tribute with Pete Tonti!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

FRidaY, MaRch 14

Oklahoma! at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 8 p.m. kelseyatmccc. com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, Windsor. New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, Alexander Hall, Princeton University. 8 p.m. princeton.edu. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

SaTuRdaY, MaRch 15

uSa Wrestling NJ State Finals, CURE Insurance Arena. 9 a.m. juniors and interme-

diates. Session 2 1 p.m. cadets and girls. Times subject to change. cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton. Workhorse Rides, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

The Verdict Reggae/Soca Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Reggae, soca and world beats. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Oklahoma!, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

SuNdaY, MaRch 16

uSa Wrestling NJ State Finals, CURE Insurance Arena. 9 a.m. tots, bantams and novices. cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

Oklahoma!, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. kelseyatmccc.com. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Spring Serenades, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. 4 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 3 p.m. Wind musicians of the Philharmonic with Sebastian Grand, conductor. Music of Mozart, Strauss, Ibert, Dvorak. Reception onstage following the concert. capitalphilharmonic.org. 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton.

MONdaY, MaRch 17

irish Music for St. Patrick’s day, Trenton Tir Na nOg. Diarmuid MacSuibhne at noon, Successful Failures at 4 p.m., Some Assembly Required at 8 p.m. 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

TueSdaY, MaRch 18

Sesame Street Live, CURE Insurance Arena. 6 p.m. cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

WedNeSdaY, MaRch 19

ThuRSdaY, MaRch 20

after Noon concert, Princeton University Chapel. 12:30 p.m. Organist Kerry Heimann, Trinity Episcopal Cathetral, Trenton. princeton.edu. 68 Nassau St., Princeton. cosmic Jerry Band Grateful dead Tribute, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

FRidaY, MaRch 21

il Trovatore, The College of New Jersey. 7:30 p.m. Boheme Opera NJ production of Verdi’s tale of love, lust and revenge. At Kendall Main Stage Theater. bohemeopera.org. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Richie Minervini, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. Stand-up comedy. catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

Kinky Boots | Presented by Thank You 5 Productions, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Featuring Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, and book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Poor Man’s Gambit at Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church. 8 p.m. The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Philadelphia-based Irish music band. Poor Man’s Gambit. princetonfolk. org. 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton.

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MaRch 22

Sawmilling & horse-drawn Road Grading, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. disney’s Tangled animated Movie Play-along, Kelsey Theatre. 11 a.m. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider guide guests in a sing-along & playalong adventure. kelseyatmccc.org. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Richie Minervini, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 7:30 p.m. Stand-up comedy. catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton. The annual Milbank Memorial concert, Princeton University. 7:30 p.m. The Chapel Choir and orchestra present the beloved Requiem of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as completed by Franz Xavier Süssmayr. With Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music, and Eric Plutz, University Organist. Princeton.

Kinky Boots, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

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Kinky Boots, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

il Trovatore, The College of New Jersey. 3 p.m. Boheme Opera NJ production of Verdi’s tale of love, lust and revenge. At Kendall Main Stage Theater. bohemeopera.org. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

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Princeton Sound Kitchen presents Barbara White, ‘Lorica,’ Riley Lee, Princeton University. 8 p.m. Faculty member Barbara White creates a new 30-minute work for shakuhachi grand master Riley Lee. Lee also performs other new works by graduate student composers. princetonsoundkitchen.org. 68 Nassau St., Princeton.

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after Noon concert, Princeton University Chapel. 12:30 p.m. Organist James D. Hicks, Califon. 68 Nassau St., Princeton. Princeton university concerts presents the Mahler chamber Orchestra with Mitsuko uchida, Piano, Alexander Hall. 7:30 p.m. Two concerti by Mozart conducted from the piano, paired with Leoš Janáček’s woodwind sextet, Mládí (Youth). 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

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Kinky Boots, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

dena Blizzard, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. Stand-up comedy. catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

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Shredded Stars: Mysterious Signals from hearts of Galaxies, New Jersey State Museum Planetarium. 4:15 p.m. Free talk with Philippe Yao, Princeton University about periodic astrophysical transients at the centers of galaxies. Reserve seats at forms.office.com/g/0vJ0yXMrBC. 205 W State St, Trenton. Princeton university chamber choir, Alexander Hall. 7:30 p.m. Princeton University Chamber Choir, directed by Gabriel Crouch & Michael McCormick, presents their spring concert. princeton.edu. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

dena Blizzard, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 7:30 p.m. Stand-up comedy. catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

Kinky Boots, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

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Kinky Boots, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

PPM Presents carmina Burana with Roxey Ballet, TCNJ Main Stage Theater at Kendall Hall. 4 p.m. Two choruses, two grand pianos, percussion and a cast of professional ballet dancers. roxeyballet.org. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

45 is the new 50 for colorectal cancer screening

Ask The Doctor

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that people begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, rather than 50, which was the previous recommendation.

The updated guidelines consider the benefits of early detection and treatment for adults with no personal history or increased risk of the disease. Meera Yogarajah, MD, at the Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute -Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares more about this change and why it is important.

Why did the recommendation change?

Research shows a recent increase in colorectal cancer occurring in younger adults. These cancers may be associated with poorer outcomes, as they are diagnosed later. In response to this trend, the USPSTF, an independent volunteer group of experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine, reviewed new data and concluded that screening for colorectal cancer in adults who are 45 to 49 years old can be helpful in preventing more people from dying of colorectal cancer.

What does colorectal cancer screening entail?

Colorectal cancer screening is used to detect cancer and remove precancerous polyps. There are several types of colorectal cancer screening methods. In colonoscopy, the rectum and entire colon are examined using a colonoscope, a flexible lighted tube with a lens for viewing and a tool for removing tissue. If your doctor finds polyps, they are removed and sent to a lab for further testing. Most patients receive some form of sedation during the test. The advantage of colonoscopy is removal of benign polyps will prevent these growths from

turning into a cancer.

In sigmoidoscopy, the rectum and sigmoid colon are examined using a sigmoidoscope, a flexible lighted tube with a lens for viewing and a tool for removing tissue. During sigmoidoscopy, abnormal growths in the rectum and sigmoid colon can be removed for analysis (biopsied). People are usually not sedated for this test. However, only the last 20 percent of the colon is examined.

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Both polyps and colorectal cancers can bleed, and stool tests check for tiny amounts of blood in feces (stool) that cannot be seen visually. With these tests, stool samples are collected by the patient using a kit, and the samples are returned to the doctor. People who have a positive finding with these tests will need to have a colonoscopy. Additionally, some newer stool tests rely on detection of DNA from tumors in the stool sample, increasing the accuracy beyond using detection of trace blood alone.

Why is it important to follow these guidelines?

According to the American Cancer Society in 2025, an estimated 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the US, and a total 52,900 people will die from these cancers. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the nation.

Colorectal cancer usually does not cause any symptoms until it is advanced and starts to spread through the body. Most colorectal cancers can be prevented through screening and testing at regular intervals, leading to detection and removal of polyps.

Colorectal cancer is largely preventable. This is why it is extremely important to follow the recommended guidelines and get an initial screening at 45 years of age for those at average risk or earlier for those at higher risk.

Stop colon cancer—get screened!!

Visit rwjbh.org/colonscreening to make an appointment near you.

Programs at RWJUH Hamilton this month

The following programs are sponsored by RWJUH Hamilton Community Health, open to all and all ages, and Better Health

Program, open to all 65+ years old. All programs take place at the Center for Health & Wellness located at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required to attend programs. View the calendar of programs available online at rwjbh.org/hamiltonprograms, or for more information, call 609-584-5900.

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Hope & Progress: Advances in Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment. 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. Join our informative dinner lecture on colorectal cancer with Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncologist, The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton; and Rachel Perez, Patient Gastrointestinal Navigator, RWJUH Hamilton. Learn the importance of early detection, innovative treatments, and lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk. Free colorectal screening kits will be provided.

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Stroke Support Group. 4-5 p.m. Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for sur-

vivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

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Feed Your Heart: Cooking For Heart Health. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun and learn how to cook nutritious and delicious heart healthy meals. Explore heart-friendly ingredients and cooking techniques.

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Breakfast & Learn: Cancer and Genetics— What Your Family History Means for Your Health. 10-11:30 a.m. Understanding your genetic predisposition to cancer is important. If you are concerned about your personal or family cancer history, this program will provide insight into prevention and early detection. Join Sandra D’Elia, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor, Rutgers Cancer Institute, for an informative program that will explore the connection between genetics and cancer and learn what you and your family need to know about hereditary cancer syndromes.

Dr. Meera Yogarajah

Cast your cares upon the waters

Grover Cleveland is the only president in American history to be born and buried in New Jersey. Born on March 18, 1837 in the town of Caldwell, he was the son of a Presbyterian minister. His birthname was Stephen Grover Cleveland, but he dropped the first name as a young man.

Growing up in New York State, his deep faith shaped his life, as he had a reputation for fairness and honesty. It wasn’t long before his career path soared as a lawyer, Erie County sheriff, mayor of Buffalo, governor of New York State, and finally the privilege to run for the presidency.

When he was elected president of the United States in 1884, his keen personality traits proved indispensable as he fought against political corruption. Although he served a productive first term, he lost his bid for reelection four years later. Undaunted, he tried again on an energetic platform and recaptured the presidency in 1892. For over 130 years, he held the distinction as being the only U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland knew that records were

meant to be broken, and so it was.

bucolic isolation while casting rod and reel. His friend Richard Watson Gilder, the editor of Century Magazine and a Bordentown native, maintained a farm in Massachusetts, so it wasn’t uncommon for them to share a boat or chat along the shoreline.

Gilder lacked artistry as a fisherman but always enjoyed time with others. He would watch as Cleveland systematically placed live frogs and worms on the end of his line. Gilder would later recall: “The president will fish when it shines and fish when it rains…He will fish through hunger and heat, lightning and tempest.”

In 1906, Cleveland wrote a book offering personal insights on the sport of hunting and fishing. Fishing and Shooting Sketches was illustrated by Bordentown native Henry Sumner Watson, who would later become the editor of Field & Stream Magazine.

Although the book had potential, it wasn’t a success. Critics panned the former president’s style as dry and unemotional. Nevertheless, the subject matter was important since it was written by only one of two presidents with a deep passion for outdoor sports.

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As a sportsman, Cleveland applied that same logic to fishing. He sought companionship and competition as an angler, whether it was on a lake, a stream, or open waters. The day was not measured by the size of the fish, but rather by the serenity that it brought him.

And if he wasn’t fishing, he was hunting waterfowl, deer or small game. He believed that the proper conduct of sportsmanship was heavily rooted in the conservation of nature. President Theodore Roosevelt adhered to the same principles, although many historians recognize his achievements in the field more so than his predecessor. Charisma was not a character trait that Grover Cleveland possessed.

When Cleveland and his family spent summers in Massachusetts and later in New Hampshire, he basked in the

The Bordentown Historical Society is fortunate to have several artifacts pertaining to Grover Cleveland, thanks to his close association with Richard Watson Gilder. Bobbers, lures, a 1902 album with a photograph of the former president fishing with Gilder, and a signed copy of the 1906 sportsman book can be viewed upon request.

If you would like any information about the Bordentown Historical Society, contact us either by phone (609) 298-1740 or email us at bordentownhistoriclasociety@gmail. com.

Richard Watson Gilder and former US president Grover Cleveland fishing on Lake May (now Goosepond) in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in 1902.

Doug Kiovsky

BORDENTOWN HISTORY

Doug Kiovsky is the vice president of the Bordentown Historical Society.

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