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Annual Fire Prevention Poster Judging

Toss Those Reading Glasses

Presbyopia is the condition that makes it difficult for people approaching middleage to focus on objects close to their eyes. Because the lenses in their eyes are hardening, reading, texting, and writing all become more difficult. Reading glasses can be used to solve this problem, but for many, the annoyance of constantly misplacing glasses or not having them at hand when needed could make a surgical option attractive. “Raindrop Near Vision Inlay” (Raindrop Surgery) inserts a tiny, transparent disc under the cornea of one eye (the less dominant eye) to slightly increase the cornea’s cone shape. The goal is to improve near vision without damaging far sight. With little discomfort, the procedure is can be done in about ten minutes.

The inlay procedure is simple. First, you will get a complete eye exam to ensure you are a good candidate. Your ophthalmologist will then have you wear a contact lens in your nondominant eye for five days, to determine if you can get used to the prescription difference in near and far vision. If this process works well for you, your surgery will be scheduled. SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES offers a full range of care for your eyes, from yearly vision exams to the treatment of medical eye conditions. To make an appointment, please call 732-349-5622.

P.S. If near and distance vision are both problematic, LASIK can be performed at the same time as the Raindrop procedure.

BRICK – The annual Fire Prevention Poster Judging was conducted on March 9. The staff experts evaluated over 660 submitted posters. This year the subject is “Fire Won’t

Wait, Plan your Escape.” The Brick Bureau of Fire Safety would like to thank the Fire Commissioners and staff for your support. The winners will be announced soon.

Brick Morning Rotary 2023 “Ya Gotta Laugh”

BRICK – Laughing together for charity for fifteen years! Once again, this year the Brick Morning Rotary is set to host its Annual Comedy Night at the Brick VFW at 373 Adamston Road in Brick on April 22 at 6 p.m. Local favorite comedian and host Ryan Maher, as well as fellow renowned comedians Gene Trifilo and Jim Dailakas will be ready to entertain. All in attendance are encouraged to bring your own food; dessert will be provided by local food and chocolate retailers, and there will be a cash bar.

For many years this traditional event has played to a sold-out house, and tickets will be scarce. Since its inception, this event has helped the Rotary donate more than $250,000 to local charities and scholarships. Area bakeries and chocolate vendors are invited to share and promote their goods, while attendees are asked to laugh and have fun!

Advance tickets are $25 or $30 at the door. Fully reserved tables of 10 are encouraged, paid in advance for $250. There will be a tremendous gift basket raffle, cash bar, and a BIG 50/50 drawing.

Club Vice-President and Comedy Chair-Woman Arlene Schwartz cannot hide her enthusiasm. “An amazing group of Rotarians donating their time and talents to help build a better community, while having a blast at the same time! What could be better? The Community supports us in so many ways, and this event has become the icing on the cake. We all get to laugh and make a difference together!”

Tickets and sponsorships are available. For more information or to support the event in any fashion, please contact Rich at 732267-0960, Arlene at 732-496-7228, Mike at 609-774-3288 or Charlie at 908-910-3564.

Funds raised from this event will help fund local scholarships, programs and charities supported by the Brick Morning Rotary Club Foundation (registered 501c3). The Brick Morning Rotary Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to our local Brick Community and the Rotary World since 1994.