The Collection - Summer 2016 Edition

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New Jersey’s newest senior living complex comes to New Providence with bright expectations at Lantern Hill, the new, distinctive Erickson Living continuing care retirement community.

Lantern Hill is situated on a scenic 20-acre campus on the corner of Mountain Avenue and South Street. The site was formally used as an office and sales complex for local industries including Allstate Insurance and Lucent Technologies.

“We are thrilled to open our doors this summer and welcome our pioneer residents to their new home,” said Executive Director Patricia Swan. “Residents will enjoy an active and secure retirement lifestyle on our beautiful campus and enjoy the culture, entertainment, and natural beauty of the New Providence area.”

The independent living community provides a vibrant lifestyle to seniors with abundant amenities and a broad spectrum of activities and services, complemented with integrated healthcare and wellness.

The large, central building, called Union Square, offers all kinds of services and conveniences—and it’s a short indoor stroll from every Lantern Hill apartment home. There are even 83 apartment homes located right in the building. In Union Square, residents can enjoy a delicious, chef-prepared meal in one of three on-site restaurants, swim laps in the all-season pool, or relax and pursue a lifelong interest in the Art Studio or Library.

Lantern Hill’s on-site medical center will be operated by

Summit Medical Group, the largest and oldest physician-owned, multidisciplinary medical practice in New Jersey. Residents can enjoy prompt appointments in a location that’s just steps from home.

Residents will move into the 161 independent living apartments of Phase 1, which sold out in 10 weeks, this summer followed by the opening of 85 continuing care residences. Within the first few years, the community will add 114 more independent

living apartment homes, for a total of 275. Some of the other amenities include a fitness center, transportation, 24-hour concierge services, secure underground parking and a theater.

Erickson Living is a national firm that develops and manages continuing care retirement communities. They are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information on Lantern Hill, including renderings of the buildings and floor plans of the beautiful apartments, visit www.lanternhillcommunity.com.


Six members of the graduating class of Kent Place School have been recruited to play college sports. From the left pictured are: Olivia

Reiter of Summit will be on the Division I Crew team for University of Southern California; Kate McAloon of Mountainside will play Division III Lacrosse for Bowdoin College; Danielle DiTommaso of Ridgewood will play Division III Lacrosse for Amherst College; Monica McGavin of Mountainside will be on the Division I Track & Field team at Lehigh University; Julia Schmuckler of New Vernon will play Division I Lacrosse at University of Louisville; and Erin Hollenbaugh of Summit will be on the Division III Cross Country and Track & Field teams at Bowdoin University.

Kent Place Athletes Head Across The Country!


Launch PartnershiP Summit Medical Group (SMG) and the University of

Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have announced the launch of a partnership to create the Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center. An extension of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden,

Summit Medical Group will now be clinically and operationally integrated with MD Anderson

Cancer Center in Houston. Summit Medical Group is one of four partner members of the network and is excited to contribute to MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. This partnership is the first of its kind between MD Anderson and a physician-owned-and-governed multispecialty group. Through its relationship with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Summit Medical Group will now provide MD Anderson’s world-renowned cancer care to patients at its locations throughout northern New Jersey.

With a special emphasis on continuity of care, the new Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center will provide fully integrated, multidisciplinary cancer care for patients in northern New Jersey. The program, which provides medical oncology, infusion and diagnostic imaging, is already in place at Summit Medical Group’s flagship campus at 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights.

“Our new partnership will deepen and enhance our current cancer services by providing a new level of expertise and collaboration,” said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, chairman and chief executive officer of Summit Medical Group. “Within our multidisciplinary patient-centered healthcare model, Summit Medical Group patients will have access to enhanced cancer treatment, including MD Anderson’s world-renowned treatment protocols, extensive clinical trials and cutting-edge research. We will continue to provide comprehensive cancer care to our patients—from screening and diagnosis to survivorship—preserving the patient-physician relationships that have existed for many years. ”

Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, chairman and chief executive officer of Summit Medical Group


NAME: MIKE TOWN: ATLANTA ACTIVITY: FLYING

NAME: JUSTINE STORNUTTATOWN: SUMMIT

ACTIVITY: TURTLE BACK ZOO

NAME: JEAN LESSNER TOWN: MONTCLAIR ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE BEACH

NAME: JOHN BITICI TOWN: BERKLEY HEIGHTS ACTIVITY: SUMMIT FARMERS MARKET

NAME: STEVE KRWALSKI TOWN: SOMERVILLE ACTIVITY: RIDING BIKES

NAME: ALLY BORRIELLO TOWN: CHATHAM

ACTIVITY: NOE PONDNAME: GILL BRENNER TOWN: SUMMITACTIVITY: GOING TO THE BEACH

NAME: MORGAN SULIVAN TOWN: CHATHAM ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE SHORT HILLS MALL

NAME: PAM HALPIN TOWN: SCOTCH PLAINS

ACTIVITY: LAYING OUTSIDE

NAME: KATHY MCLAUGHLIN TOWN: BERKLEY HEIGHTS

ACTIVITY: GOING TO THE BEACH

The Collection’s roving reporters caught up with several folks in downtown Summit recently and here’s what they had to say....


Sponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

The Suburban chamber of commerce will once again be awarding three scholarships to seniors – one each at Summit,

New Providence and Governor Livingston High Schools. Funds for the scholarship are donated by the Chamber members

through various projects including the Annual Super Bowl Service Auction, the Rubber Duck Raffle, Golf Outing and individual member contributions from corporations and events, like the Berkeley Heights Charity Road Race. Pictured is Race Chair Dr. Pat Smith presenting a $1,000 contribution to the Chamber Chairman Michael Shapiro for the Scholarship Fund At press time, all of the scholarship winners were not yet known.

The Max of New Providence officially celebrated the opening of their new

location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new facility, 1275 Springfield Avenue in New Providence.

Mike Shapiro and Karen Hadley were in attendance to congratulate the Max owners Allison DiMarzio and Amy Walsh and their staff. The Max is a 10 week Challenge where they help members make FAST and LASTING changes to their health, fitness, and overall appearance.

Chamber Awards Scholarships

In The Community

The Max of New Providence Grandopening

The Reeves Reed Arboretum recently re-named their education building, the Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center, in

appreciation and recognition of the legacy of Mary Stackhouse.

The late Mrs. Stackhouse was a great fan and generous supporter of the Arboretum. An avid golfer and naturalist, Mrs. Stackhouse established her Foundation to specifically support environmental causes, including the preservation and growth of natural open space. Thanks to the Stackhouse Foundation, Reeves-Reed Arboretum has been able to grow the Arboretum’s staffing capacity with the addition of a second environmental educator and three paid horticultural internships.

Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center


The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has received

prestigious “Imagine Your Parks” grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The grant of $25,000.00 will support the residency and exhibition of artist Matthew Jensen who will bring 4 New Jersey landscapes to life in a museum setting. The Art Center is the only museum in New Jersey to be awarded an “Imagine Your Parks” grant, and only one of fifty-one “Parks” grants nationwide. “Imagine Your Parks” is

a grant initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts created in partnership with the National Park Service to support projects that use the arts to engage people with memorable places and landscapes of the National Park System. Jensen, a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow, has exhibited at the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, the Brandywine River Museum and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. His work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Gets National Arts Grant

Artist Matthew Jensen explores arborglyphs (tree carvings) at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Jensen’s upcoming art exhibition at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey featuring 4 NJ landscapes received an “Imagine Your Parks” grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Summit Police Chief Robert Weck worked with the congregation at Fountain Baptist

Church to facilitate a group dialogue on police interactions with African American youth. During the discussion, hosted by the Fountain Baptist’s Boy’s Right of Passage Ministry led by Minister Rodney Williams with the assistance of Rev. Vernon Williams, Chief Weck spoke to the young men about the importance of communication and mutual respect while interacting with law enforcement to ensure positive and constructive encounters.

In addition to the discussion, Chief Weck and Officer Matt Tarentino from the Department’s Community Policing Unit also demonstrated simulated motor vehicle stops. These simulated traffic stops helped to highlight what citizens should expect while being stopped by law enforcement, and to demonstrate the high level of professional training standards expected from the Summit Police Department’s officers.

Chief Weck commented that he is “proud of our partnership with Fountain Baptist

Church and grateful to Minister Williams for the opportunity to build relationships with the young members of their congregation”.

“In this day and age of much-publicized conflict between law enforcement and the black community, we can’t underestimate the importance of mutual respect where both parties know what is required from each other,” said Minister Rodney Williams.

“While much counsel is given to us around how we should interact with the police, Chief Weck and Officer Tarentino provided a thorough look at the level of professionalism and decorum that we should expect in our interactions with officers and how to address anything less than that”.

Police Partner with Fountain Baptist Church Youth Program


Summit Mayor Nora Radest cuts the ribbon for the new Ricciardi Brothers location in downtown Summit. On hand were representatives from Benjamin Moore Paints, the City of Summit and the Suburban Chamber of Commerce.

Summit welcomes Home Again Design and their staff to their new location on Springfield Avenue in Summit. Mayor

Nora Radest did the honors!

Summit Grand Openings


Established in 1997, The Wireless Experience is a leading wireless solution and home automation AT&T retailer. Dedicated to providing unmatched customer service

and product selection, the company’s 20 years of experience serving consumers and businesses in the Northeast reaches into New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Built on core values of trust, integrity, community, and loyalty, The Wireless Experience is committed to setting the industry standard for customer service.

“From the beginning, our mission has been to introduce new technology that inspires and enhances the lives of our our customers,” President Brian Wainright said. “We pride ourselves in making sure your experience with us is second to none, and will continue to emphasize those goals in our Summit Location.”

We welcome you to visit our store at 342 Springfield Ave in Summit. You can call us at 908.219.4492. Mention you saw us here when you activate a new phone on NEXT, and we will make your first month payment up to $25.


In an effort to find a cure for senioritis, Chatham High School developed a senior internship

program that allows seniors the opportunity to intern at a business of their choice for the last five weeks of school.

“ I knew that it was a unique opportunity and it would have been silly not to participate” , said Emily Wingate.

I am attending Lafayette College in the fall and plan on entering the business world after graduation. I wanted to find an internship that would give me a taste of a career I may want to pursue in the future and had the pleasure of finding an exciting internship at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce.

I was so excited to start not only because I got to leave school, but also I would be able to use what I already know as well as learn a lot more at the office. After

speaking to a few of my friends and asking how their internships were going, I realized

that I am working in a much different (and far more exciting) environment. Unlike the boring desk jobs of filling papers, making phone calls, and sending emails some of my friends have, I get the experience of interacting with actual people. A few of the jobs I was given included conducting surveys on the streets of Summit and speaking to different employees at many local businesses. I have to admit, asking random strangers questions for the Chamber’s magazine, The Collection, was a little awkward at first, but became a lot easier as I kept going. (Ed Note: See “Summer Fun” on page 9). Talking comfortably to complete strangers is a difficult skill, but I am happy I got a taste of how to do it professionally before I enter the real working world.

Another thing I learned was how to take “no” for an answer, which is definitely not a strength of mine. I went from store to store delivering advertising information for the June issue of The Collection to see if they had any interest. I learned to handle the many questions and many “sorry not interested” while trying to bring out my inner sales person. Not only did my people skills improve, but also I became quite familiar with Excel and its tricks. For example, through a lot of trial and error I successfully learned how to mail merge. Not as easy as it looks! I also felt pretty professional when I was given my very own email address ([email protected]).

Aside from being occupied with the tasks I was given, I loved the entire work environment. Unexpectedly, not once did I feel uncomfortable in the office. Whenever I had a question about anything or how to do something, someone was always happy to give me an answer. I know what it feels like to wake up and dread going to work and I can honestly say that The Chambers energized and welcoming environment makes me so excited to come in. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my last few weeks of senior year.

A Senior’s View …. By emily wingate, Senior chatham High School

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June/July Calendar

t hank you to everyone who is posting their events to our Collection Calendar! If you don’t see your

special event on the calendar please tell your organization’s public relations chair to submit the information at least 45 days in advance of your event by using the Suburban Chamber of Commerce website.

Click on Event Calendar, and scroll to find additional information about upcoming events that are listed below. Please call or check websites to confirm.

Thank you.

Jun 04 - Oct 30The Blue Planet Art Exhibit at Reeves-Reed ArboretumART in the Garden, Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s eagerly anticipated annual garden party and fundraiser, is also the start of a four-month long art exhibition and installation at Wisner House Gallery and on the Arboretum grounds entitled, THE BLUE PLANET, waterscapes by renowned artist and printmaker Julio Valdez, and featuring water-themed sculptures by ten additional artists. These include Sam Bogner, Cindy Booth, Carla Goldberg, Tom Holmes, Susan Manspeizer, Dave McNeil, Lori Merhige, Shelley Parriott, Herman Roggeman, and a special active water feature by Atlantis Water Gardens. All works are for sale and the participating artists will donate 30% of each purchase to the Arboretum. THE BLUE PLANET opens Saturday, June 4 at the Arboretum’s ART in the Garden Gala and will run through the end of October. There will also be a special meet-the-artists reception on Sunday, July 10, 2-4pm. Tickets for ART in the Garden can be purchased at 501auctions.com/reevesreedarboretum2016. For more information about ART in the Garden, THE BLUE PLANET and other Arboretum events, please visit reeves-reedarboretum.org. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is non-profit public garden located at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. It is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

Time: 6:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org

Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901

Contact: Doreen Schindler 908-272-8787, x1010

Email: [email protected]

Jun 04ART in the Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

ART in the Garden, Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s eagerly anticipated annual garden party and fundraiser will take place Saturday, June 4, 2016, 6-11pm. The evening’s festivities include a silent as well as live auction, dining by David Ellis Events, music by Massive Reggae Band, and dancing to DJ Paul Fessock’s World of Rock. This year’s gala also celebrates the extraordinary contributions of long-time community partners The Summit Garden Club and The Honorable Ellen Dickson and Mr. Chip Dickson. THE BLUE PLANET art exhibit will premiere at the gala and is open through the end of October. The exhibit features waterscapes by renowned artist and printmaker, Julio Valdez, as well as water themed garden sculptures by additional artists including Sam Bogner, Cindy Booth, Carla Goldberg, Tom Holmes, Susan Manspeizer, Dave McNeil, Lori Merhige, Shelley Parriott, Herman Roggeman, and a special active

water feature by Atlantis Water Gardens. All works are for sale and the participating artists will donate 30% of each purchase to the Arboretum. Tickets to this special evening are available for purchase at 501auctions.com/reevesreedarboretum2016. Pre-auction bidding begins June 1st. For additional information about ART in the Garden, and other events and activities at the Arboretum, please visit reeves-reedarboretum.org. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. The Arboretum is a non-profit public garden and is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.reeves-reedarboretum.org

Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901

Contact: Doreen Schindler 908-272-8787, x1010


Fees/Admission: $225/person

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

Dugan Murphy calls the contras tonight. Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. Just listening to the music is worth the admission and listeners are welcome.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: www.folkproject.org

Location: First Presbyterian Church parish house 14 Hanover Road E. Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864


Fees/Admission: Adults $10/ students $5

Jun 05Tot Trot

Tot Trot begins with runner registration, petting zoo, moon bounces, trackless train, games, prizes, food and more. Races start promptly at 1:00pm. Medal, t-shirt and good bag included with pre-registration. Visit www.sjfclub.org to register. The Summit Junior Fortnightly Club is hosting this annual event, with proceeds benefiting The Brooke Healey Foundation to fight pediatric cancer.

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Website: www.sjfclub.org

Location: Memorial Field in Summit (5 Myrtle Avenue)

Contact: Lisa Parkin (for inquiries about this posting)


Fees/Admission: Registration fee is $17 per runner for entries received by May 31, 2016, and $20 for entries received at the TOT TROT event.

Jun 08NJ World War II Book Club

Lecture by Bob Max, an American Jewish soldier, who fought in three major battle campaigns across Europe in World War II and was captured by the Nazis during the climactic Battle of the Bulge, and forced into slave labor.

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Website: ww2bookclub.blogspot.com/

Location: Millburn Public Library 200 Glen Avenue Millburn, NJ

Contact: Marie D. Somers Director of Communications

NJ World War II Book Club


Fees/Admission: No admission fee.

Jun 10Open Stage at the Minstrel

A chance to hear a wide variety of musicians. Performers please check website for signup procedures. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact: 973-335-9489


Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

Jun 12Bikers for Brooke Motorcycle Run & Family BBQ

TO BENEFIT - The Brooke Healey Foundation, fighting pediatric brain cancer. The 4th Annual Ride is police escorted by the Blue Knights NJ VIII Honor Guard. AMA Sanctioned. When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 Start Location: New Providence Community Pool 1378 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ Registration: 9:00 - 10:30 am Kickstands up: 10:45 am Cost (Includes BBQ): $25/driver; $15/passenger - You do not have to ride to attend the BBQ! Catered by Olsen’s BBQ - Live Music - 50/50 - Cash Beer Garden - Vendors - Car Cruise - Game Truck - Face Painting - Sand Art - Bounce House - Dunk Tank - Ice Cream - Bubble Soccer - Touch a Truck - Highstriker - Sit-on-a-bike Selfie - And MORE! www.brookehealey.com

Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Website: www.brookehealey.com

Location: Ride Start Location: New Providence Community Pool 1378 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ BBQ Location: Mount Carmel Hall 56 River Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Contact: Lori Castle


Fees/Admission: Ride Cost (Includes BBQ): $25/driver; $15/passenger BBQ Cost: $25/person; $10/child under 11 $50/family includes 2 adults

Fence Show Art Sale

Have artwork that you want to show and sell? Looking for artwork for your home or office? Looking for a unique gift? The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is hosting a new outdoor Fence Show this June! Held in conjunction with our Annual Open House, art lovers can view, make and buy art at this exciting event. Spaces are available to all artists on a first come, first serve basis visit www.artcenternj.org/fenceshow to reserve your space. For more information about the Open House visit www.artcenternj.org/openhouse.com.

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org/fenceshow

Location: Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm Street, Summit

Contact: [email protected]


Fees/Admission: Free

Open House and Fence Show Art Salea

On Sunday, June 12 the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is hosting its Annual Open House from 11 am to 3 pm. Our annual Open House is a celebration of the Art Center’s vision to create an inclu-sive community where lives are transformed by art! During this free family-friendly event, participants can try their hand at making an art project in one of the Art Center’s studios, watch artists demonstrate unique art forms and view Art Center exhibitions. Food vendors will be on hand for a quick lunch. New this year to the Open House is the Fence Show Art Sale! Need a unique wedding gift? Looking for a masterpiece for your living room? Buy directly from the artist. Learn more about the Open House online at www.artcenternj.org/openhouse.com.

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org

Location: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey located at 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901

Contact: Delila DeCarvalho 908-273-9121


Summit PAL Pet Show

All pets are welcome to frolic, hop, fly, crawl, or even slither to the Village Green for a chance to win big prizes in the 2016 PAL Pet Show. Celebrity judges will select winners from a variety of pet categories.

Owners may register their pets on the day of the event in order to be entered into the contest. After the contest, snap a few photos with your best friend in front of the “”step and repeat,”” and enjoy music & entertainment by Summit Soundz.

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Website: www.summitcommunityprograms.com

Location: Summit Village Green 356 Broad St., Summit, NJ

Fees/Admission: Free event, sponsored by the Summit PAL and Summit Department of Community Programs

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Jun 12Cruise for a Cause

Fundraiser to benefit The Brooke Healey Foundation fighting Pediatric Brain Cancer. Sunday June 12th, car must arrive between 9:30 and 11:00 am. First 50 Cars receive goody bags. Family Choice trophy awarded by the Healey Family.

Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Website: www.brookeheal

Location: Mt. Carmel Hall, 56 River Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Contact: D. Wolfe - 908-898-1516


Fees/Admission: Entry fee is $ 10.00 per car and $ 10.00 for any passengers. Entitles you to BBQ, 50/50, Vendor Village, Cash Beer Garden and live music.

Jun 17SCC/BH meeting

Monthly meeting for the Suburban Chamber of Commerce/ Berkeley Heights network, get more connected to our community and grow our businesses!

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Website: www.suburbanchambers.org

Location: Berkeley Heights Town Hall Chamber Room Town Hall Chamber Room located @ 29 Park Ave BH

Contact: Pat Smith


Fees/Admission: Free, breakfast sponsored by Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights

Joe Crookston at the Minstrel

Carrie Cantor opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Website: http://www.folkproject.org


Contact: 973-335-9489



Jun 18Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

Donna Hunt calls the contras tonight. The band will be Gaslight Tinkers. Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. Just listening to the music is worth the admission and listeners are welcome.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: First Presbyterian Church parish house 14 Hanover Road E. Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864


Fees/Admission: Adults $15; students $10

Jun 24World’s Largest Swim Lesson at SFAC

On Friday, June 24, tens of thousands of children and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will participate in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™. As an official host location for the 2016 event, the Summit Family Aquatic Center welcomes all to participate in this global event.

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Website: nj-summitcommunityprograms.civicplus.com/367/Worlds-Largest-Swim-Lesson

Location: Summit Family Aquatic Center 100 Ashwood Ave. Summit, NJ

Contact: Summit Department of Community Programs


Fees/Admission: Free Admission SFAC membership not required

Dirdy Birdies Jug Band at the Minstrel

Russ Rentler opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM



Contact: 973-335-9489



Jun 26Berkeley Heights Street Fair

The Suburban Chamber of Commerce is proud to present it’s 3rd annual Street Fair, “A Summer Celebration!”

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website: www.suburbanchambers.org

Location: Join us on Springfield Avenue, from Snyder to Plainfield Ave., from 10 am until 5 pm

Contact: Karen Hadley


Fees/Admission: We expect a large crowd, as we have had the past two years!. Booths are available for businesses and not for profits.Sponsorships are available.

Jul 01Shun Ng at the Minstrel

The Eclectic Consort opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Rd Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact: 973-335-9489



Jul 02Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

Caller Don Flaherty and band Strumbow Squeezeblow promise a lively evening! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Listeners welcome (admission applies).

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: First Presbyterian Church Parish House 14 Hanover Road East Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864


Fees/Admission: Adults $10; students $5


Jul 07Jazz in the Garden

This summer, pack a picnic and relax outside in the Art Center Garden as you listen to the Universal Temple of the Arts Jazz Ensemble perform. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs, food and wine. Music starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10, $5 for members. All ages are welcome! The galleries will be open before the performance for a last chance to view our spring exhibitions.

Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Website: www.artcenternj.org/

Location: 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 0701

Contact: 908.273.9121


Fees/Admission: $10 (general); $5 (members)

Jul 08Open Stage at the Minstrel

Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Rd Morristown, NJ 07960

Contact: 973-335-9489



Jul 15Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass at the Minstrel

Bill Brandon opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM



Contact: Mike Agranoff Minstrel Chairman 973-335-9489



Jul 16

Swingin’ Tern Contra Dancing

Dave Rupp and Squeezology promise a lively evening! Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm. No partner necessary. Listeners welcome (admission applies).

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Location: First Presbyterian Church Parish House 14 Hanover Road East Hanover, NJ 07936

Contact: 973-295-6864


Fees/Admission: Adults $10; students $5\Jul 22 John Gorka at the Minstrel Nancy Beaudette opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Jul 22John Gorka at the Minstrel

Nancy Beaudette opens. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. Refreshments available.

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM






Jul 29The Minstrel’s 41st Birthday Show

Folk Project members perform. Wheelchair accessible; free parking

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM





Fees/Admission: Adults $10; 12 and under free. Special admission price includes refreshments.


The City of Summit has placed automatic external defibrillator (AED) equipment on all municipal sports

fields as part of its emergency action plan to protect the safety of athletes, spectators, coaches and officials in the event of a medical emergency.

An AED is a lightweight, portable, battery-operated, computerized device that is used to restore a regular heartbeat after sudden cardiac arrest caused by undiagnosed heart problems. AEDs are designed to allow non-medical personnel to save lives. During a cardiac emergency, two pads connected to the AED are placed on the patient’s chest. A computer inside the AED analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm and determines if an electric shock to the heart is required to save the victim. If so, the AED uses voice instructions to guide the user through the defibrillation process.

As long as an AED is turned on, it is designed to be next to foolproof. It will not prompt the operator to

go to the next step until the previous step has been completed and provides a logical, well-defined, and

well-documented sequence of directions. Further, the AED will not allow a shock to be administered unless the person is actually in cardiac arrest.

While it is not mandated by state law, the City of Summit chose to follow recent schools legislation and require AEDs at all athletic games and practices. The Department of Community Programs used Field Restoration funds to purchase 13 AEDs that are now strategically placed in locations at Investors Bank field, Glenside field, Upper Tatlock field, Memorial Field, Village Green, Summit High School, Summit Middle School and all five elementary schools. The placement of each AED, designed with a red flag and highly visible markings. This allows for no greater than a 90-second response time to a potential victim on each field. All recreation and youth sports coaches are receiving training on how to operate the equipment. In the state of New Jersey, Good Samaritan legislation protects all lay rescuers from lawsuits.

The Summit Department of Community Programs will be performing monthly visual inspections to help keep AEDs in proper working order.

Look for AEDs on all Summit Sport Fields

Coming In Early SeptemberCOMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Our upcoming edition of the Collection will feature a new pull out

section featuring all of the non profit organizations and agencies in the

communities of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. All of the

organizations on our list recently received an email asking them to update

their information. Thanks to those who responded. If you have not, or if

you think you’re not yet on our list, please email the information about your

group to [email protected].

Here’s what we need: Organization Name Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Address 71 Summit Avenue, PO Box 824

City / State Zip Summit, NJ 07901

Phone 908-522-1700

Fax 908-522-9252

Email [email protected]

Website suburbanchambers.org

Contact Name Karen Hadley

Contact Title Executive Director

Short (20 word max) Description of Organization: Membership Organization of Businesses working together to improve our area’s economy.

If you would like to be a sponsor for this new directory, please contact Annemarie Cahill at [email protected]


908 Enterprises (908) 425-8481Academic Journeys (973) 564-5220Accent Printing Solutions (908) 277-3000Accents Dancewear (908) 508-1860Adams Fine Clothing For Men (908) 665-0800AG Electrical Contractors Inc. (732) 548-3995All-Area Taxi Company (908) 209-1717Allsopp Chadler Insurance (908) 608-1700Allstate / Ana H. Galindo Agency, LLC. (908) 464-0090Allstate NJ Insurance - The Heights Agency (908) 464-4500Ameriprise Financial Strategic Capital Group (732) 462-7024Andrew M. Ayers, P.C. (908) 698-0417Angelo & Associates CPAs PC (732) 382-2272Anything Floral (908) 464-5445Ape4, Inc. (551) 998-5160Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (973) 467-0444Atelies 113 Salon (908) 273-1143BIG. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) (908) 337-5402bari studio summit (908) 219-4120Bassett Associates (908) 277-1176Benessere (908) 277-4080Berkeley Aquatic Club (908) 464-0574Berkeley Cleaners (908) 464-9859Berkeley Heights Board of Education (908) 464-1718Berkeley Heights YMCA (908) 464-8373Township of Berkeley Heights (908) 464-2700Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties (908) 273-0400Blow In Blow Out (973) 902-3497Bottle & Bottega (908) 376-6440Bourne, Noll & Kenyon (908) 277-2200BrightStar Care (908) 322-8200Broadridge Financial Solutions (551) 222-9481The Broadway Diner (908) 273-4353Capital One Home Loans (908) 219-4467CarJive LLC (908) 464-1716Cartridge World - New Providence (908) 771-9696Central Dental Care of Summit (908) 273-4688CET Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (908) 665-2180Chan’s Alternative Risk Transfer Ideas (973) 921-8010Charleston Shoe of Summit (908)273-SHOE (7463)Chemetall US, Inc. (908) 464-6900CivicStory (908) 273-8699Classic Construction Service (908) 273-5252Coldwell Banker (908) 522-1800Coldwell Banker Commercial Feist & Feist Realty Corp. (908) 696-1500Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc. (908) 665-1212Comcast Spotlight (732) 281-8170Connection for Women and Families, The (908) 273-4242ConnectOne Bank (908) 771-5588ConnectOne Bank (908) 598-0077The Connell Company (908) 673-3700COO on Demand (908) 217-5982Cove Carpet One Floor & Home (908) 273-0220Creative Speech Solutions (908) 598-0228Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. (908) 665-7997Crossfit Veracity (973) 348-9457David Robinson Farmers Insurance Agency (908) 473-9196Davies Insurance Management (908) 363-4433DeBary Inn, The (908) 277-0005DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC (908) 771-0220Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan (908) 277-0388DERCO, INC. (908) 464-3000Dolores Croneberger (908) 464-5200Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc (973) 376-8118Donna Donaldson Home (908) 277-0400Door Boy (908) 464-1440

Dorlen, Dr. Rosalind S. (908) 522-1444Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (908) 514-9654DW Labs, Inc. (973) 449-3921East (908) 898-1988Edible Arrangements of Summit (908) 273-0100Elements Therapeutic Massage-New Providence (908) 464-1860Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights (908) 673-3754eMedical Urgent Care (908) 464-6700Joseph Episcopo & Son’s Inc. (908) 277-0286European Wax Center, Berkeley Heights (908-665-2600exhale Summit (908) 206-1102Family Promise (908) 273-1100Firestone (908) 464-6220First Energy (973) 401-8497Fisher & Phillips (908) 516-1050Fitness Factory, The (908) 665-9500Five Star Painting (908) 358-4782Frasco Chiropractic Center (908) 771-0707Gabriele Fitness and Performance (908) 464-4441Gateway Center for Counseling & Recovery LLC (908) 665-1000Gearhart Law (908) 273-0700General Plumbing Supply (732) 752-2020Genualdi Orthodontic Associates (908) 273-7450George’s Appliance Service (908) 665-1717Get In Shape For Women (908) 277-3799Glassworks, LLC (908) 277-4242Goodman’s Deli (908) 898-0900graham relf Design (908) 273-1790The Grand Summit Hotel (908) 273-3000Graphic Imagery, Inc. (908) 755-2882Graver Water Systems, LLC (908) 516-1400Harbour Bridge Wealth Management Advisors (973) 788-1966Haven Savings Bank (201) 659-3600Haven Savings Bank (908) 790-0770Henry’s Fine Jewelry (908) 273-3777Hilltop Limo (908) 222-6595Hoboken Farms (908) 598-7204Home Again Design (908) 464-8800Hometown Doc, LLC (908) 376-6550HomeTowne Television (908) 277-6310IDB Bank (973) 379-8699inlingua Language Center (908) 522-0622Investors Bank (908) 286-1075Investors Bank (908) 273-8150Investors Bank (908) 464-0860Investors Bank (973) 376-5100Jeanne Marie Mirabella, LPC (908) 247-5477Jones Lang LaSalle (973) 404-1500Joseph Steiner (908) 337-9536Junior League of Summit (908) 273-7349K Primary Care & Medical Nutrition Center (908) 206-4676Katz, Michael A, (908) 273-7827Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, LLC (908) 516-2670KBX2 Media (973) 204-5534Keller Williams Realty (908) 273-2991Kirusa, Inc. (908) 464-5566Kitchen Expressions (908) 273-4442Klas Electrical Contractors, Inc. (973) 635-1009Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community (908) 516-9136Lassus Wherley & Associates, P.C. (908) 464-0102The Lewis-Chester Group (908) 273-6100Liberty Tax Service (908) 898-0888Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper (908) 273-1212Linde Group (908) 771-1512Liss Pharmacy, Copy and Print, Homecare and Music Center (908) 277-0399Lois Schneider Realtor (908) 277-1398Manhattan Bagel (908) 516-2641

ManorCare Health Services- New Providence (908) 464-8600ManorCare of Mountainside (908) 654-0020Maplecrest Ford Lincoln (908) 964-7700Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern (908) 277-4492MarketPlace Interior Designs, Linda Kitson-Pacilio Allied ASID (908) 273-9381Mary Kay Cosmetics (908) 917-2733Massage Envy Spa - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0070Maybury Douglas Associate T/A Dunkin’ Donuts (908) 879-5878MC Beauty Bar (908) 230-7168Melissa Lowver, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (973) 635-3274Mendham Capital Management (973) 543-6670Merck (908) 298-4000MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG (908) 522-1004Mind Body Wellness Center (908) 522-1861Momentum (908) 277-1333Monk’s Home Improvements (973) 635-7900Morgan Stanley (973) 912-7769Mosquito Shield (732) 215-4737Moya Solutions Inc (908) 516-0007Natale’s Summit Bakery (908) 277-2074New Jersey Hills Media Group (908) 766-3900 x250New Providence Board of Education (908) 464-9050New Providence Chiropractic (908) 665-1818Borough of New Providence (908) 665-1400NJ Advance Media (973) 829-5130Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s (908) 277-4145O’Gorman & Young, Inc G.R. Murray (973) 635-1800Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118Olam Americas, Inc (908) 988-1920On The Ball Dog Training, LLC (908) 451-5707Orangetheory Fitness (908) 458-9353Oratory School of Summit, NJ (908) 273-7563Our House Inc (908) 464-8008Overlook Medical Center (908) 522-2000Paolo’s Kitchen, LLC (908) 219-4166Paras and Paras (908) 277-2963Passaic Valley Coaches (973) 635-2374Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644Patch (617) 676-7581Pathways Care Solutions, LLC (973) 539-6688Peapack-Gladstone Bank (908) 273-2890Peppercorn Diner (908) 277-2323Pet Valu (908) 647-5300PetAgree Pet Sitter (201) 357-7387Pfaltz & Woller, PA (908) 273-1974PlaceCodes, Inc. (908) 581-5284Point View Wealth Management, Inc. (908) 598-1717Primrose School of Berkeley Heights (908) 418-6225Privado Hair Salon (908) 273-2111Professional Appraisal Associates (908) 273-2412Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty- Sales Associate REALTOR® Karen M. Canniffe (973) 376-8188PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787Regal Bank (908) 275-9450Renna Media (908) 418-5586Responsible Computer Solutions (800) 727-1483Ricciardi Brothers (908) 277-4440Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. (908) 277-6961The Richland-Knowles Agency (908) 273-7100Robinwood Kitchens Inc. (908) 665-5900Romas, Kassandra (908) 296-1586Roosters Men’s Grooming Center (908) 516-2974ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design (908) 273-6565SAGE Eldercare (908) 273-5550Salon Capelli (908) 598-9600Sami’s Land & Sea (908) 464-6644

Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers (908) 273-1676Silverleaf Consulting, LLC (908) 553-0554Simplyoga Institute (908) 410-9642Skin Deep Salon and Spa (908) 508-1800Smith Chiropractic (908) 464-8899Smythe Volvo Inc. (908) 273-4200Sofi’s Color Lounge in Summit (908) 598-9000Sport Clips (908) 988-4477Spring Cleaners (908) 508-1010State Farm Insurance- Glisel Jimenez (908) 277-4099Stessl & Neugebauer Inc (908) 277-3340Suburban Chambers of Commerce (908) 522-1700Suburban Eye Institute Optometrists (908) 464-0123Summit Area YMCA (908) 273-3330Summit Board of Education (908) 273-3025Summit Concrete Technology LLC (908) 499-8538Summit Downtown, Inc. (908) 277-6100Summit Frame & Art, Inc. (908) 273-8665Summit Hearing Aid Center (908) 277-6886Summit Medical Group, PA (908) 273-4300Summit Oaks Hospital (908) 522-7071Summit Ski and Sport (908) 277-4170Summit Smiles (908) 737-1313Summit Test Prep & Tutoring (908) 516-4199The City of Summit (908) 273-6400Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center (908) 598-8383TAP Into LLC (908) 279-0303Taylor Rental Center (908) 464-9111TD Bank - BH (908) 790-9605TD Bank (908) 598-0943Tepp Accounting Services (908) 233-1221The American Yoga Academy (973) 731-9960The ARC of Union County (973) 315-0000The Bar Method (908) 522-1550The Brass Elephant - Fine Art Gallery (646) 510-5254The Daniels Group (908) 665-2396The Liberty Group (908) 964-8390THE MAX of New Providence (908) 516-1986The Meat House (908) 228-5960The Office Beer Bar & Tavern (908) 522-0550The Pipes of Christmas (917) 584-4180The Provident Bank (732) 726-5405The Relocation Exchange (908) 277-1803The Summit Playhouse (908) 273-2192at&t Authorized Retailer; The Wireless Experience (908) 219-4492The Woodhouse Spa - Summit (908) 608-1120Tide Dry Cleaners (908) 219-4525TJ Painting Co. (973) 635-8300TLC Computer Services (877) 926-8852TMC’s Boutique (908) 350-8089TSP Capital Management Group (908) 273-2105Two River Community Bank (908) 918-1511Union County College (908) 709-7501United Way of Greater Union County (908) 353-7171Vicki Popp Salon (908) 967-6492W.D. Virtue Tile Co. (908) 273-6936Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (908) 273-9121Walgreens (908) 277-2092Wave Dispersion Technologies (908) 233-7503Primary Financial (908) 500-1668Weichert Realtors (908) 277-1200Wellness Studio M (908) 578-7841Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (866) 612-1864Wesketch Architecture, Inc. (908) 647-8200Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar (908) 277-4224Window Tailors (908) 464-0644Woodward Properties, REALTORS (908) 598-0155Zadie’s Nurturing Den (908) 277-8584


FeaturesNew Lantern Hill Community Comes to New Providence............................. 6SMG Launch Partnership........................... 8Summer Fun Question.................................. 9In The Community............................... 10-12A Senior’s View........................................ 14Calendar.............................................. 15-17AEDs at Summit Sports Fields................ 182016 Business Directory..........................19

71 Summit Avenue • Summit, NJ 07901 9 0 8 - 5 2 2 - 1 7 0 0

Visit our web site: www.suburbanchambers.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair: Michael Shapiro

Vice Chairs: Marcella Gencarelli, Dr. Patrick Smith, Patricia Swan

Treasurer: Rick WolffeSecretary: Joe SteinerExecutive Director: Karen HadleyDirectors: Glenn Allsopp, John Blasi, Patrick Cicala, Robert Davies, James DiMaio, Gary Kapner, Kassandra Romas, John Rosellini, Jr.,

Joseph Steffans, Beth Welsh

tHe COLLeCtION staFFPublished by The Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Karen Hadley, Executive Director

Joe Steiner, Publisher

Annemarie Cahill, Director of Advertising

Alison Chieffo, Advertising Representative

Steven Meyer, Art Director

E-mail us at [email protected]

Direct Mailed to Every Home, Apartment and Business in:Summit • Berkeley Heights

New Providence • Short Hills • Millburn

As Well as to Demographically Selected Homes in: Mountainside • Springfield • Chatham

Volume 33, Issue 4

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The Collection - Summer 2016 Edition