March 2020 by Little Silver Neighbors

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Little Silver An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Little Silver | MAR 2020

Bittersweet Endings with New Beginnings:

The Caruso Family

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: SHINE BRIGHT STUDIOS

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Letter From The Publisher

Neighbors

Little Silver

Hello ! ! h c r a M Has March already arrived as we fly through 2020?! Indeed it has our dear friends and readers, and we have a wonderful issue for our wonderful community. We have a lot to look forward to this month, Daylight Savings, St Patrick’s Day, and March Madness just to name a few, and most of all is this month’s Little Silver Neighbors. Our featured residents this month are the Caruso’s, owners of the Ye Olde Pie Shoppe. Don’t miss out on their feature article for some news! Thank you to Eileen and Tom for being our March cover and sharing your story with your neighbors. Along with the Caruso’s, we are featuring some great local content including coverage of the WEforum event last month, a new outstanding resident nomination, and an education feature on coding. In the Around Town section check out our Brewing Awareness preview and Tennis profile. From our sponsors this month we have our Expert Contributors from FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center on preventing falls and staying fit. Also a business profile from our latest sponsor at Kaya Health and Wellness, a new business in town that can bring new life to their patients. Thank you to all of our incredible business sponsors who make this publication possible each month. We appreciate your support and passion for the Little Silver community! We are excited to be getting ready for the rest of the year, and will be having a Back to School special edition of the magazine! Keep an eye out for our Back to School ad for more information. If you have any stories you would like to see in an upcoming issue, reach out to us anytime! We want to hear from you, and can’t wait to meet more o f our Little Silver Neighbors! Until next time readers, have a wonderful March! Gratefully Yours, Ryan Keating Publisher

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Little Silver Neighbors

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Neighbors

Little Silver

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DON’T OPERATE...

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Expert Contributors

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ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County DR. TINA ZECCA, Board Certified, Allergy & Immunology/Owner (732) 741-8222 www.monmouthallergy.com

CRAFT BREWERY

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com

Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com

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THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com

Oliver L.E. Soden Agency HAL SODEN, JR., Principal (732) 521-0001 • Info@sodeninsurance.com

SICKLES MARKET

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Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 741-2700

MEDICAL AESTHETICS

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Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.com

PHYSICAL/BALANCE THERAPY CENTER

Tonneman & Connors LLC NOEL TONNEMAN & CHERYL CONNORS (732) 696-2500 www.tcnjlaw.com

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PEDIATRIC DENTIST

HOSPITAL

TOM NARDINI Family Owner/ Operator “showroom address” 162 East Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Info@nardinicustom.com * 732.383.7711

To learn more

NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com

Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com

CUSTOM HOME, KITCHEN & FLOORING

732-383-7711

Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com

HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING

Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS info@rossbrewing.com

SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY

Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com

PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS

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Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com

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Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Expert Contributors

FULL SERVICE SALON

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County DR. TINA ZECCA, Board Certified, Allergy & Immunology/Owner (732) 741-8222 www.monmouthallergy.com

CRAFT BREWERY

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com

Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com

https://www.beataaesthetics.com/

REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE

THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com

Oliver L.E. Soden Agency HAL SODEN, JR., Principal (732) 521-0001 • Info@sodeninsurance.com

SICKLES MARKET

about becoming an expert contributor,

(732) 691-2652.

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 741-2700

MEDICAL AESTHETICS

FULL SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY

rkeating@bestversionmedia.com or

Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.com

PHYSICAL/BALANCE THERAPY CENTER

Tonneman & Connors LLC NOEL TONNEMAN & CHERYL CONNORS (732) 696-2500 www.tcnjlaw.com

contact Ryan Keating at

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

HOSPITAL

TOM NARDINI Family Owner/ Operator “showroom address” 162 East Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Info@nardinicustom.com * 732.383.7711

To learn more

NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com

Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com

CUSTOM HOME, KITCHEN & FLOORING

732-383-7711

Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com

HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING

Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS info@rossbrewing.com

SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY

Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com

PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS

SICKLES S I NCE 1908

Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com

Bottles by Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 852-5353 www.sicklesmarket.com

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Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Resident Feature

Bittersweet Endings with New Beginnings:

The Caruso Family O

town. Fa m i l y run business is nice, it’s a nice way for you to incorporate that into your own family. People really appreciate it. There’s so much heartfelt thanks from so many customers. It’s very rewarding.” The Caruso family knew that Little Silver was the home for them almost immediately after moving the Pie Shoppe. Tom and Eileen worked and wove themselves into the

community seamlessly, enjoying the town camaraderie and the genuine appreciation for a family-run business. “Once we landed in Little Silver in 1986, we knew this was the place, this was the community,” Tom said. “I mean, the first week or two we were in business here, there were a dozen local business people on the streets around us, and everybody came in and were so

welcoming, introducing themselves. Even the local businesses have been very welcoming. It’s been awesome, couldn’t have it any better.” “We’ve had a wonderful ‘roll in the dough’ for over 35 years now,” Eileen said. “We would like everyone to know we truly are grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community. We thank everyone for having asked us to bake all of your favorite desserts, cakes, and pies for all of their family events. Having baked for generations of some families, it’s bittersweet in announcing that we are putting down the rolling pins and shutting down the ovens.”

We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

By Allison Merchant | Professional Photos Courtesy of: Shine Bright Studios

n this segment of Little Silver Neighbors: we are baking something special, sweet, and long-lasting. Ingredients include a cup of ambitious dreams, two tablespoon years in Middletown, a handful of weddings, birthdays, and events, a dollop of prestigious awards. Fold in friends, family, and memories. Sprinkle 36 years of business, a dash of 25 years as local resident and you have the recipe for the Caruso Family. Tom and Eileen Caruso have been owners of the Ye Old Pie Shoppe since 1984, when Eileen, fueled by a childhood dream of baking cakes, purchased the business from two sisters in Middletown. The sweet smells of their carrot cakes, creme dream, and chocolate mousse have wafted down Oceanport Ave for 34 of those 36 years. On February 16, the Carusos hung up their aprons one last time. “Well, we’re coming up on 36 years being in business and we love what we do, we love our customers, and our business has really never been better,” said Tom Caruso. “We have more cake business and pie business than we’ve ever had, but we are kind of looking forward to maybe slowing down a bit and enjoying our family a little bit more. Our boys are all grown up and they’re men now. As we age, we have a little more interest in visiting family members and spending some time with them. I think it’s just time to retire from the business and move on to the next chapter in life.”

It was in 1995 that Tom and Eileen decided to move their family to Little Silver. Their two sons, T.C. and Nicholas, attended the local schools and are now grown. T.C., 29, resides in Basalt, CO with his wife Ashley. T.C. graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Nicholas, 25, currently attends Rutgers University, working on his Bachelors in Supply Chain Management. Both worked at the Pie Shoppe throughout their school years. “Our little bakery has always been a gathering place for locals to come in and meet each other and just share some thoughts and ideas about the neighborhood, about the town,” Tom said. “It’s always been a place where people come in the morning and they have a cup of coffee and just share things that they may not be able to do with a busy life. It really has been a big part of the fabric of the community, a place to picture residents who communicate.” “And traditions,” added Eileen Caruso. “I think we’ve really helped a lot of families start traditions of gingerbread house decorating or getting the pies for Thanksgiving. You know, ‘who’s bringing the pie this year, make sure you go to the pie shop’. Things like that. We’ve had generations of families bringing their children in and as their children have grown up and had their own kids, they brought their children. We’ve done wedding cakes for three generations of families. It just makes the traditional aspect of a small Little Silver Neighbors

STACIE BENDER

Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019

NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2019 Gold

March 2020

Resident Feature

Bittersweet Endings with New Beginnings:

The Caruso Family O

We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

By Allison Merchant | Professional Photos Courtesy of: Shine Bright Studios

STACIE BENDER

Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019

NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2019 Gold

March 2020

Despite the change from early mornings of mixing, rolling, and baking, Tom and Eileen are looking forward to new endeavors and involvement within the community. Tom was sworn in as a volunteer fireman on February 6 and will be volunteering with the Little Silver Fire Company. Eileen desires to combine her time with her passion for animals and volunteer at the Associated Humane Societies on Shafto Road. Together, they wish to get back to the roots of the community and the nature of their beautiful home. Outdoor activities have been mentioned: hiking, biking, and kayaking to enjoy the natural resources provided by the Two Rivers Peninsula. The goal is to take a step back from the crazy hours the Pie Shoppe provided all these years and immerse themselves into the community. “I look forward to getting to know everybody again,” Eileen said. “All the new families that have moved in, by helping out in town, and being part of the activities that are going on. I am looking forward to that.” “We have the Little Silver Day coming up in April and we will be involved in that somehow volunteering through the fire department,” Tom said. ”Doing things to help out the PTO maybe. I know some of the guys want to possibly do some cooking for the Little Silver Fire Company once a month. There’s a lot of events that go on in Little Silver that we haven’t gone to because we’ve been working.” Although working at the Pie Shoppe may have taken time from neighborhood barbeques and events in town, that didn’t stop the Carusos from making their own impact on the Little Silver community. Their talents and charm resounded across the country and touched many different folks around. They have been listed in the Hall of Fame for Best Wedding Cakes by the Knot.com, a national website for wedding planning. For three decades, celebrities have come into town with a sweet tooth, like Frank Sinatra. Along with local caterer Lucille Allgood from Red Bank, the Carusos served desserts for performers at the Arts Center in Holmdel before it was renamed PNC Banks Arts Center. They baked Julia Child’s 85 birthday cake and made the Great Auditorium replica cake was for their 125 anniversary and the Count Basie Theater Grand Piano cake was for their Centennial anniversary. One of the elements of the shoppe they will miss the most are the local kids that worked alongside them. “Hundreds of local kids have worked for us in the last 36 years,” admitted Tom. “We have a pretty good stable of high school kids that worked for us throughout the years. It’s anywhere from three to ten kids at a time and they’re grown adults now. They are doctors, lawyers, engineers, and it’s amazing getting so much feedback from generations of local kids that were here as employees in their first job. Really a lot of warm fuzzy feelings from three and a half decades of having local kids run through this. I think that’s what I am going to miss the most.” The Caruso family maintains that much of their success stems from the foundation of the community. They have grown with many of their neighbor’s families, together as new families with young children. The Pie Shoppe grew from a small pie bakery to the introduction of their famous cakes, allowing a childhood dream to come to fruition. “It’s an outstanding, beautiful community that supports local businesses, helps each other out in times of need and super friendly 8

individuals who are supportive to aid in our children’s education in our schools,” Eileen said. “Without all the support from our local community neighbors and all the surrounding towns here in the peninsula. Shrewsbury, Fairhaven, Little Silver, Rumson, Oceanport, Red Bank, Middletown, or even every town that touches us even beyond. It’s a phenomenal little area we have here, with all these small towns. Without the community of Little Silver and all the people in town, we would have never been able to really prosper as well as we did,” Tom said. “A big thank you to everyone who’s touched our lives in one way or another,” Eileen added. DO YOU KNOW A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A STORY TO SHARE? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

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Expert Contributor

Photo Credit: Courtesy of FYZICAL

The author, after falling while standing still, talking to friends on a ski slope. If it was an isolated incident, she might ignore it, but standing still is when she takes the most falls when skiing!

Help Me! I’m Falling!

By Joanne Fink

ADVICE ON PREVENTING FALLS AND STAYING FIT, FROM SOMEONE WHO SHOULD, BUT HASN’T…. Falls, probably the number one reason for ER visits in the US. We’ve all had them. Some are a result of our own klutziness and/or carelessness. Others, are the result of the fact that after the age of 30 we lose 1% of balance a year if we do not specifically train. I fall. I fall at home, I trip over my dogs, I miss a step every so often, we all do it. Over the past two years I have gone on several ski trips. I ski just fine, better than ever actually, but I have had some spectacular falls, and not when I was racing down the slopes, but when I have been standing still! Embarrassing, yes; Injuries, no; Fixable, yes. I am probably the last person who should be taking a tumble. I work in a physical therapy office that specializes in BALANCE! We work every day to improve our clients’ lives and functional status. We have excellent exercise programs that focus specifically on balance and fall prevention. Our clients write reviews of our practice and rave about the way our balance program has helped them. Maybe it’s time I took advantage before I too become a fall statistic!

Fall Prevention Measures

1 Medication Check

Some medications may cause dizziness or may interact with others to cause dizziness and lead to a fall. Make a list and check with your pharmacist or physician.

Footwear George Sand wrote “Vanity is the quicksand of reason.” Forget about the way they look, wear sensible shoes! Heels, flip flops, and slippery soles can make you trip, stumble, fall and hurt yourself. Even walking in stocking feet if you are wobbly can send you to the ground. A good sturdy shoe, while not always the most fashionable item in your closet, can help prevent the likelihood of a fall!

This location is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network

Orthopedic rehabilitation Balance retraining and fall risk prevention Joint replacement rehabilitation Sports Injuries Vestibular rehabilitation Neurological rehabilitation Osteoporosis exercise program Parkinson’s Disease exercise program Post-rehab fitness programs

Household Hazards Make your home a safer place. Clean spills immediately, use double sided tape to secure loose rugs, or eliminate them completely, think about using a bath seat in the shower, store everyday items in places that do not require a step stool or ladder, check your traffic patterns and keep clutter out of them

Better Lighting Add nightlights to all the areas you frequent at night, make sure it is easy to turn on a lamp from your bed, make sure stairways are well illuminated before you ascend or descend. Put flashlights in handy spots where you spend the most time in case of a power failure.

Call for an appointment today! 732-758-0002

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YEARS

Proudly healing the Little Silver Community, one joint at a time!

Promoting good health, healing, and prevention of re-injury for clients of all ages

1/8 mile south of the Little Silver railroad station 116 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver

COMING SOON!

If you need a cane or a walker, please use it (see George Sand quote in section 4 above). Additionally, use handrails on stairways, add grab bars to your tub or shower. Talk to your physical or occupational therapist about other ways to modify your home to prevent falls.

Ross BRewing Company • • • •

ALL GOOD ADVICE… But it won’t help if we don’t follow it! We often have a hard time admitting we need help, whether it be changing the way we do things, visiting a doctor or physical therapist for a fall risk assessment or balance program, and even following a professional’s advice. The simple fact is that we all love our independence and don’t like to rely on others to help us with the most simple activities of daily living. So I highly recommend taking a hard look at what we can each do to stay healthy and prevent falls. In fact, after work today I am heading to my fitness center to do everything I can do to improve my balance and fitness. Next ski trip, I am NOT going to fall while I am standing still and slide halfway down the mountain and through a snow fence while my friends watch in horror!

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The author, Joanne Fink is a long-time member of the staff at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center Little Silver. She helped establish their Balance and Fall Risk Assessment Program. In addition to experiencing falls herself, she markets the program to healthcare providers and the general public.

2 Health Conditions

There are ear and eye conditions that may contribute to a fall. Numbness and peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities cause imbalance issues. Using a cane may help. Consult with a doctor if these are issues you are coping with. Physical therapy with a balance specialist can help.

3 Stay Fit/Get Fit

Walking, water workouts, or Tai chi can help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. If you haven’t exercised in a while, have your physician refer you to a physical therapist who offers a balance program. When your physical therapy is completed consider joining a fitness center, or a walking group so you can maintain the progress you have made. We all love a good comfy chair, but don’t make it your best friend!

Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Expert Contributor

Photo Credit: Courtesy of FYZICAL

Help Me! I’m Falling!

By Joanne Fink

Fall Prevention Measures

1 Medication Check

Some medications may cause dizziness or may interact with others to cause dizziness and lead to a fall. Make a list and check with your pharmacist or physician.

This location is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network

Call for an appointment today! 732-758-0002

Add Assistive Devices

YEARS

Proudly healing the Little Silver Community, one joint at a time!

Promoting good health, healing, and prevention of re-injury for clients of all ages

1/8 mile south of the Little Silver railroad station 116 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver

COMING SOON!

Ross BRewing Company • • • •

CELEBRATING

Eschew the Ordinary, Choose the Bold

2 Health Conditions

3 Stay Fit/Get Fit

Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Education

Point Road Elementary School By Mary Chamberl ain, Point Road School Photos Courtesy of Point Road School

Education of Tomorrow

Nursery Times

Hour of Code

Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.

B y L S N Te a m

On Thursday, December 12, from 9-10am Point Road School participated in the Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is an attempt to teach people the basics of computer programming in 60 minutes in a fun, simple way. It is part of a campaign that Code.org, a non-profit organization, launched in the US with the goal of introducing coding into the US curriculum and raising awareness around what coding is. Previous years have been such a success that Point Road had the whole school participating at the same time again this year. All classes had to complete an “unplugged” activity, where students were walked through a lesson that did not use the computer. Then students logged on to their chromebooks and started coding! All students had already experienced coding in their STEM class, so teachers did not need to worry if they were coding novices! STEM teacher Wendy Whittle prepared lesson plans and supporting materials for all grades, including activity sheets and hard copy materials. The hour was a huge success and students had a wonderful time!

Photos Courtesy of St. John’s Nursery School

Little Silver Neighbors will be a Back to School issue and we want you to participate. We are looking for any young creative writers and artists. Residents of town are encouraged to submit ideas, spotlight nominations, or event features in relation to the wonderful Little Silver School District. Deadline for submission will be July 1, 2020. Please contact Content Coordinator Allison Merchant for more details at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

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Education

Point Road Elementary School By Mary Chamberl ain, Point Road School Photos Courtesy of Point Road School

Education of Tomorrow

Nursery Times

Hour of Code

Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.

B y L S N Te a m

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March 2020

By Allison Merchant

hen her son Jamie was three, Carolyn Eyerman took him to the Long Branch boardwalk. Together they were approached by a homeless woman asking for a dollar. Eyerman’s impulse was to say no and move away, fearful that the dollar would be contributed to alcohol or drugs. Despite this rationalization, she felt pangs of guilt while she and Jamie entered ironically Stuff Your Face, a local restaurant. It was during their lunch that the same woman came into the eatery. She asked for a cold cup of water, nothing more. It was then Eyerman was reminded of the biblical story of Jesus and the woman at the well asking for a cup of water. Hit by a sense of urgency and purpose, Eyerman rushed to pay her bill and find the woman. She felt the pull of fate. But rushing down the boardwalk with Jamie in tow, there was no sign of her. Determined to find the woman, Eyerman returned to her car. She changed her normal route home down Ocean Ave and turned on Broadway.

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“In those days I was completely unfamiliar with Long Branch,” admitted Eyerman. “I went down Broadway and it was like seeing the poor for the first time. Intellectually I knew the poor were there, but I was really seeing them loitering on the street and seeing in some ways, their needs. I got home and from that day on my life changed.” Inspiration struck and Eyerman set right to work. She had been attending the Tower Hill Presbyterian Church and helped set up Manna Barrels. These were barrels to hold food donations for the needy and were given to the food pantries around the county. Additionally, she worked with a fellow young mother and Toys R Us to help foster families. That year Eyerman’s family and her friend’s family bought, wrapped, and delivered gifts to a family in need. “It became so meaningful and people kept asking us about it. She was going to Holy Cross [Church] in Rumson. We decided as a lark to put the Christmas idea on our church bulletin boards. That year we got 70 people wanting to reach out to another 70 people. It took off on its own. We called it “Connect” because we were trying to make a connection from one family to another or one family to a senior. That program still goes on today. This year we did 745 individuals. That started me on this path.” Now Jamie is 39 with children of his own. Eyerman’s brainchild charity Love Thy Neighbor began as Love, INC in 1994. The organization was acting as a community clearing house, screening people in need, who would call over the phone for help with utilities and rent. Eyerman thought it could work in alliance with her work at the churches. Love, INC was established as a non-profit serving as a screening and validation service for individuals, agencies, churches with people in need. “Today, we have a big data bank on all the things that are being done around the county to help people in need. We help with the rent and utilities assistance for the working poor.” The organization transitioned from Love, INC to Love Thy Neighbor in 2016. According to their annual report in 2018, Love Thy Neighbor donated through goods and service for residents in Monmouth county approximately $13,636,489.

Eyerman serves as the Executive Director and operates full-time with Love Thy Neighbor. She was nominated for her work in a community where she lives. “I’ve lived in Little Silver for 45 years and I’ve become fortunate enough to stay in the same home. My three children grew up here and took their bikes to Markham place and hung out, in those days, Henny Penny popcorn and Henry’s where they got cheese and bread. I always love the neighborhood feel, small town environment. I grew up in Monmouth County.” Love Thy Neighbor’s Board Chairman Declan O’Scanlon is also a resident of Little Silver. Together, with the volunteer staff of the organization, Love Thy Neighbor has been helping the community for 19 years. More programs have developed over time like a haircutting program, Cuts For Christ, where a person that goes around with hospice patients and homebound individuals and does free haircuts. That began in 1995 and in 2001, the Elder Care program started to work with the senior population on difficult issues like Medicare and Medicaid. “I truly feel humbled by all of it to be honest with you. I feel really humble to be doing this kind of work. I graduated college, but my major was not social work. Everything just kind of fell in place for me and I feel great. Very grateful that I could be used this way.” Love Thy Neighbor is always looking for volunteers. There are three main areas to volunteer: hairdressers for Cuts for Christ, help with the Elder Care program caring for people who are homebound or hospice, and during Christmas one can donate to needy individuals. Any monetary donations can be sent to their P.O Box, 4096 Long Branch, NJ 07740. For more information, visit the website http:// www.lovethyneighbornj.org or for Love Thy Neighbor’s furniture stores, http://www.furnishedwithlove.org. The growth for the Love Thy Neighbor has been exponential. All their efforts continue to move forward and look for more opportunities to help others. It all began on the boardwalk, 35 years ago, with the simple question of ‘can I have a dollar’. “I look back on that day and I think that was an angel because truly everything shifted from that moment on.”

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Calendar of Events

Story Time with Ms. Val

March 2020

Networking on the Navesink

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

@26 West on the Navesink Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm Tickets $20 Contact: 26westnetworking.eventbrite.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH

Drop-In Homework Help

Red Bank Regional students, Thomas Feldkamp and Cooper Strauss are volunteering their time to assist middle school students with homework assignments. @Little Silver Library Time: 3-4pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD

World Wildlife Day

THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH

Municipal Court Meeting

MEET ROSIE By Jil l Livin

Pi Day

TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH

St. Patrick’s Day

FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH

Spring Equinox

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH

EFLS Annual Big Event Planting Seeds of Knowledge

UPCOMING EVENTS: April 25, 2020 for the Buc Backer Foundation’s Cornhole Tournament, located at Red Bank Elks. Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at bucbackerfoundation.com

@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

@Navesink Country Club Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at EFLS.org

April 25, 2020 for the 26th Annual DogWalk and pet fair at Brookdale Community College. It is a dog friendly event.

Planning Board Meeting

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST

April 26, 2020 for the Autism MVP Foundation’s Brewing Awareness, located at Bar Anticipation from 1pm to 4pm. Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at autismmvp.org

@Borough Hall Time: 7pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH

Monmouth University Men’s Tennis Match - Playing against Binghamton University

@Little Silver Tennis Club, 100 Birch Ave, Little Silver Time: 7pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

Daylight Savings

MONDAY, MARCH 9TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH

Annual Meeting of the Little Silver Democratic Club @See www.littlesilverdems.org Time: 7-9pm

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH

Past-Forward - Presented by Maureen Wlodarczyk

Join in for author Maureen Wlodarczyk’s presentation of her book, “Past-Forward” which describes a broad view of life in Ireland from about 1800 through the years of the Great Famine (1846-1852) and then continues on to describe what it was like for famine immigrants to adjust to life in the US (particularly in NJ) in the second half of the 1800s and early 1900s. @Little Silver Library Time: 1:00 pm

Pet Corner

EVERY TUESDAY

Little Silver Environmental Day @Little Silver Woman’s Club Time: 9am to 1pm

MONDAY, MARCH 23RD

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH

Navigating the Medicaid Maze -

Presented by SeniorCaid, Sponsored by The Chelsea at Shrewsbury Applying for Medicaid can be confusing. Medicaid specialist, SeniorCaid will answer your questions concerning the difference between Medicaid and Medicare, eligibility requirements, required documents and allowable expenses and resources. Your questions are welcome! @Little Silver Library Time: 1pm

Environmental Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH

RBR Source’s 20th Anniversary Cocktail Party fundraiser

Honoring Founder Risa Clay. Cocktail attire, Silent Auction, 50/50, Entertainment by the Haven @Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ Time: 7-11pm

MONDAY, MARCH 30TH

Shade Tree Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

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Important Trash and Recycling Information for All Residents Bulk collection is always your second pickup of the week and includes furniture and carpeting. No more than three items can be placed at the curb per pickup and must be placed to the curb the night before, along with any regular trash. No appliances, electronics or construction material permitted. No more than three items per week. Pickup is every week as follows: Zone 1: Monday and Thursday Zone 2: Tuesday and Friday

Single-Stream Recycling

Bottles, cans, plastic, newspaper, small cardboard and mixed paper can all be placed in the same container. Cardboard that is too large for a container should be flattened, tied and placed next to the container. Pickup is every other week as follows: Zone 1: Wednesday March 11th, Wednesday March 25th Zone 2: Wednesday March 4th and Wednesday March 18th Note: As of October 1st, single use plastic bag, polystyrene container and plastic straw use is prohibited in Little Silver. The Borough is giving away reusable bags at Borough Hall and in the Library. The Little Silver Fire Department and EMS are supporting this effort with a fund raiser, a reusable bag for a $5 donation. Support our volunteers and support our environment at the same time.

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Brush Pickup

Note: Starting January 2020 brush only can be put to the curb at any time from January through October. There will no longer be zones for brush placement or pick-up.

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March 2020

Calendar of Events

Story Time with Ms. Val

March 2020

Networking on the Navesink

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

@26 West on the Navesink Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm Tickets $20 Contact: 26westnetworking.eventbrite.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH

Drop-In Homework Help

Red Bank Regional students, Thomas Feldkamp and Cooper Strauss are volunteering their time to assist middle school students with homework assignments. @Little Silver Library Time: 3-4pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD

World Wildlife Day

THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH

Municipal Court Meeting

MEET ROSIE By Jil l Livin

Pi Day

TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH

St. Patrick’s Day

FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH

Spring Equinox

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH

EFLS Annual Big Event Planting Seeds of Knowledge

@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

@Navesink Country Club Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at EFLS.org

April 25, 2020 for the 26th Annual DogWalk and pet fair at Brookdale Community College. It is a dog friendly event.

Planning Board Meeting

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST

April 26, 2020 for the Autism MVP Foundation’s Brewing Awareness, located at Bar Anticipation from 1pm to 4pm. Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at autismmvp.org

@Borough Hall Time: 7pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH

Monmouth University Men’s Tennis Match - Playing against Binghamton University

@Little Silver Tennis Club, 100 Birch Ave, Little Silver Time: 7pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

Daylight Savings

MONDAY, MARCH 9TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH

Annual Meeting of the Little Silver Democratic Club @See www.littlesilverdems.org Time: 7-9pm

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH

Past-Forward - Presented by Maureen Wlodarczyk

Pet Corner

EVERY TUESDAY

Little Silver Environmental Day @Little Silver Woman’s Club Time: 9am to 1pm

MONDAY, MARCH 23RD

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH

Navigating the Medicaid Maze -

Environmental Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH

RBR Source’s 20th Anniversary Cocktail Party fundraiser

Honoring Founder Risa Clay. Cocktail attire, Silent Auction, 50/50, Entertainment by the Haven @Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ Time: 7-11pm

MONDAY, MARCH 30TH

Shade Tree Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

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Brush Pickup

Note: Starting January 2020 brush only can be put to the curb at any time from January through October. There will no longer be zones for brush placement or pick-up.

Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Around Town

“We started this foundation five years ago with the idea of doing something different in the marketplace. Every single dollar that we raise goes towards our program; our organization is comprised entirely of volunteers. We don’t have any paid staff. We don’t have any on-going paid consultants, anything like that. Everybody in the executive, or everybody in our Board of Trustees, everybody on our advisory board, they’re all volunteers. I think that’s one thing people should keep in mind. Any money that we raise goes back to our programs. We think that’s really important.”

Brewing Awareness

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Five Years & Counting | By Allison Merchant

pril is Autism Awareness and what better way to spread that awareness than with food, drinks, and great company? Brewing Awareness will be hosted on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4pm at Bar Anticipation in Belmar. The event originated five years ago, inspired by one of Autism MVP Foundation’s advisory board members, Mackenzie Berry. Little Silver Neighbors spoke to Executive Director, Keith Green, about the event. “Traditionally, we’ll have a band, live music, and we’ll have a silent auction with tons of great items for people to bid on and win,” Green said. “It’s just a great atmosphere. It’s a fun different way for people to support our event and just really continue to drive awareness around autism and in our case the highlighting the need for more focused educators and therapists.” Some of the general items for the auction include sports and entertainment tickets, entertainment packages, and gift certificates to restaurants. There will be galleries of student artwork called “Through a Different Lens”. Last year’s event raised approximately $21,000 and this year the organization has set higher goals. All the money funded contributes to the Autism MVP Foundation’s cause. One in 59 kids born today on the autism spectrum. New Jersey rates the highest in the country at one in 34. “For us, we know that not only is that a challenge, but we want to educate the general public about the need for people dedicated their careers to working with students who have autism. There are certain things that we’re going to announce later this year that are going to sort of reflect that mission even more. In addition to what we’ve already done, there are a lot of great organizations out there doing better, amazing things. We think that the area we’re focusing on autism in education is one where there’s just not quite as much focus. We think it’s different and unique. We hold fun events where people come out and have a good time and support our mission and what we are doing.” Tickets are already on sale through the Autism MVP Foundation Facebook page and also the eventbrite as well. Tickets are $65 each. As part of that, each person with the ticket gets a food buffet and drink tickets.

Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Around Town

Brewing Awareness

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Five Years & Counting | By Allison Merchant

Little Silver Neighbors

March 2020

Business Profile

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A lot of preparation went into earning the title. Genevieve spent hours studying and practicing. Her winning word? Perfume! Join us in wishing Evie good luck as she represents Point Road in the next round of the Spelling Bee against students from other local schools. She is working hard to take it to the next level and represent Little Silver Schools!

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helped him tremendously with his recovery. As people learned of his miraculous and unexpected recovery, patients started asking for our help. This is when we decided to open Kaya Health and Wellness, offering a better approach to healing.” Located in Little Silver, the Wellness Center focuses on the emphasis of community. The staff are committed to bringing meaningful work to our patients and help improve the quality of their lives. “We want you to understand that If there are symptoms which prevent you from living life fully, don’t chalk it up as just a ‘normal’ part of aging,” Sood said. “If you suffer from fatigue, low energy, brain fog, insomnia, mood swings, low libido or any number of other symptoms know that we are here to help you.” “We spend time with all of our patients and get to know them. This makes our day much more fulfilling. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the difference we make in our patients.”

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ntroducing the 2020 Spelling Bee champion for Point Road School, Genevieve Giamo! Genevieve competed against her fellow third and fourth grade students at Point Road School for the title. There were two rounds; one took place in the classroom with the top spellers going on to a second round at a school assembly.

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Around Town

2020

By Allison Merchant Serving their second year of entertaining matches, THE MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MEN’S TENNIS TEAM is working hard toward a fifth consecutive conference title. Little Silver Neighbors spoke with Assistant Coach Michael Schwartz. LSN: In what ways do you think the team gives back to the community especially in Little Silver? MS: A lot of the young kids will come up to the players and talk to them and they may ask them questions especially when they’re dealing with foreign students. They always ask where they come from and so forth. They are good ambassadors for their school, to the kids. LSN: Are you hoping to remain with the team and for the indoor matches in Little Silver for years to come? MS: We hope that we continue in Little Silver and we are hoping the relationship will continue. It gives us what we call the “home court advantage”. The more people that come out and they cheer for us, the more our guys feel that they’re at home. We’re tired of being on the road in January and February with people cheering against us. A lot of students come out; the kids are local. Unfortunately, a lot of the kids [on the team] are international so the parents can’t come to the matches. When they are in town, we’ve had them come to town and visit to see the level of tennis that’s being played. Even some of the administrators from Monmouth University have come to view us. LSN: As a resident of Little Silver why is it important to have a team that’s so involved in the community so dedicated to their sport in the town and remaining in the town? MS: Monmouth is the only division one school that has a men’s tennis team in Monmouth County. While these guys are international, they are representing Monmouth University, which is in Monmouth County. There’s a little bit of pride that it’s a local school to them, even though the players are international. They do have an affinity for the area. They were thrilled to feel a little bit at home, they wouldn’t go into one of the supermarkets and the food from Portugal or Brazil. We also have a Brazilian player on the team and we have a Portuguese player who just joined us, they couldn’t 22

believe walking down Broadway in Long Branch, seeing all the Portuguese flags and the Portuguese restaurants and hearing the Brazilian language. These guys feel at home, and they’ve been embraced by the local community. They feel super comfortable being here and they just feel that even though they are away, they feel somewhat at home. LSN: Has it always been like that, or did you have to build to get that sense of community? MS: I had previously coached about four years in high school. It was very different because it was an inner city school in New York, in the Bronx. Obviously, the environment was quite different. Coming here at the division one level, it was a good learning process for me. I started to see what difference I could make because I had spent 35-40 years almost in business. We started to approach the team as a business rather than just the team. The concept was ‘how do we sell the team?” And how do we make the team a great entity? Basically, even when you look at professional sports, you have the New York Giants, the New York Yankees. They are businesses. Yeah, they are playing baseball, or they are playing football, but they are a business. If they’re not successful, then no one comes to see them play. We wanted to really establish that. Now, I’ve been fortunate in the nine years that I’ve been with the school. We got the business principle. We’re kind of continuing it and maintaining it. The way you do that is by trying to continually be successful. We just do not let up on our intensity to be successful. The mantra that I’ve always heard when I played college tennis was that the person that wins the match is the one that usually wants to win it more than the other person. That’s what we try to do at Monmouth, we want to win more than the other team. We want to do it properly. We want to do it fairly. We want to do it honestly. But we do want to win more than the other team. LSN: Do you ever miss coaching high school level versus college level? MS: There are pluses and minuses to both. You’re more impressionable on the players in high school. In college, it’s a little different because they’re coming to you as really good players right away. It’s more in college I find

a lot of coaching that I personally believe in helping the kid is more one as a mentor for life. Because it was my business background and also, I work on their mental skills, their confidence, their thinking abilities on the count versus, their adjusting a grip on the racket or just putting something in their play. Most of them require very little adjustment in their play at this level. You know, a little fine tuning, but most of them pretty much know what they’re doing on the court. They do need a lot more confidence because they are playing against top players.

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Little Silver Neighbors is seeing 2020! Reminisce with us and the first year of the magazine with our families then and where they are now. “We live a lifestyle of gratitude as we consider ourselves extremely blessed in all aspects of our lives, including our health, happiness as a family, and aspiration to be a small stone that creates a ripple or change in another’s life,” said Ambika Alagona This month catchup with the Alagona Family! Little Silver Neighbors, August 2018 Edition

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LSN: How did you get into coaching yourself? MS: I had retired from business and my wife told me to get out of the house and do something. I mean literally. I volunteered to coach my high school back in the Bronx. I kind of enjoyed the experience of working with young kids. From there I went to another high school in the Bronx, where we won the city championship in 2011. And then I came to Monmouth University and I didn’t want to commute anymore to the Bronx. I’ve been in Little Silver for 15 years now, my wife has been here for 20 years. LSN: In what ways do you think it’s beneficial for them to remain kind of almost a staple in the recurring event in the town? MS: There are players that are here over the summer and Chris [Leicht], head coach, and myself started a summer camp at Monmouth University three years ago. A lot of the kids that we meet at the facilities in Little Silver and Shrewsbury end up coming to our summer camp. They get a chance to be trained by some of our players, even some of the girls from the women’s team participated in our summer camp in the past. We hopefully want to continue that because we get about 50 percent at summer camp, about 50 percent girls and guys, so it’s nice to have a role model. The team continues to practice each day towards another conference title. A winning conference provides teams a direct invitation into the Top 64 NCAA tournament. Monmouth University had an 18 and 2 record for last year’s season, which was the highest that the school has ever achieved.

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WEFORUM FIT CRAWL 2020 was the best yet! This was the fifth annual fit crawl hosted in partnership with Monmouth Medical Center/ RWJ Barnabas Health. This year the fit crawl expanded to include a broader focus on wellness. There were studios offering meditation, hypnotherapy, cryo and reiki. Nearly 300 participants experienced a fun, healthy afternoon for a good cause! All the proceeds will benefit free programs that are accessible by everyone, especially those who do not have time and resources, by Monmouth Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Health in Long Branch, NJ. Eric Carney, President, said, “We believe that life is better being healthy and we are committed to helping our community members take charge of their health. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and preventive screenings are among the keys to good health, and we are so thankful to WEforum for partnering with us.” Carolyn DeSena Chairman and Founder of WEforum Group, a dynamic organization comprised of more than 100 women said she is grateful for the partnership with Monmouth Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health which is the largest in the State and 10th in the Country. “We share a similar vision on educating our community that leading a healthy lifestyle is a life choice and that the benefits are immeasurable.” The Fit Crawl event model is one of just a handful of its kind in the country, WEForum Group is the largest with 300 crawlers and 27 studios participating from six local towns. It’s an incredible opportunity that unites leaders in health and wellness and offers volunteers to work alongside likeminded individuals who share a similar interest in making our communities and our world a healthier, more joyful, safer, and vibrant place. Jennifer Borenius at the post crawl, held at Triumph Brewery, Red Bank, said “The collective energy in this room is so beautiful and amazing because health and wellness starts by taking care of yourself and making time for yourself.” Bridget Riepl from Synergy Hot Yoga, shared a message from Ali Caulfield’s class, about breathing, “Your breath is not concerned with the

past and it’s not focused on the future whenever you take a deep breath you get to be right here right now.” WEforum with its Five Pillars of Health: Eat, Move, Breath, Sustain, and Connect for Life, aims to strengthen the health and wellness of our local communities by educating individuals and empowering them to make informed decisions. They partner with community leaders, wellness professionals, educators, and business organizations to promote a culture of healthy living. They foster awareness through community events, empower young people and adults alike through various programs, and raise funds to develop and support community programs and services that are free and accessible to all. In partnership with community organizations that share their vision, they strive to enact positive changes in health care outcomes. WEforum is committed to spreading knowledge on how to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life. For more information on volunteering with WEforum Group go to their website weforumgroup.org or email info@weformgroup.org.

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B y Th e E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n o f L i t t l e S i l v e r THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF LITTLE SILVER is hosting our annual fundraiser, this year titled, Planting Seeds of Knowledge, on Friday, March 20 at Navesink Country Club. 25 years ago the Education Foundation of Little Silver was started as a way for our community to support, enrich and grow our children’s educational experiences. A quarter of a century later we are still at it, but in an era of rising costs and tightening budgets our district needs your support more than ever! Our schools have many high priority needs that fall outside the range of an already stretched budget. The Planting Seeds of Knowledge event will be a terrifically fun evening with food, drinks, dancing, auction prizes and we even have illusionist Matthew Furman joining the fun for 2020! The main event begins at 8pm. A VIP cocktail hour and auction preview for event sponsors begins at 7pm. Tickets are on sale and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Please visit efls.org to purchase your tickets online today! This is an evening not to be missed. Gather a group of friends, classmates and neighbors and have a night out supporting Little Silver Schools.

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