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Glover’s versatility helps young Scotties

by JuSTIN FEIL

Jumari Glover does a little bit of everything for the Bordentown Regional High School boys basketball team.

In his first year of varsity play, the Scotties junior is starting and fourth on the team in scoring with the ability to shoot the 3-pointer or score inside, fourth in rebounding, third in assists, third in blocks, all while covering the opposing team’s best offensive option and balancing handling the ball some and playing forward some.

“He doesn’t score a lot of points but he’s like my Swiss Army knife,” said Bordentown coach Steve Perry.

The metaphor extends to Glover athletically. He’s not just playing basketball year-round. His first love is football, which he hopes to play in college in two years. He was a defensive back and wide receiver for the football team that went 7-2 and finished second in the West Jersey Football League National Division and reeled off seven straight wins. In the spring, he’ll rejoin the Scotties track and field program. It all goes hand in hand.

“I started track just as a way to stay in shape,” Glover said. “But as I started to do it, it

became more special to me. And basketball, I’ve been playing since I was young. Football, it was my number one sport. But it means a lot. It keeps me in shape all year-round. It keeps me as a good athlete. I’m playing defense. You’ve got to have stamina. You’re guarding a guy backwards, so it’s not easy.”

Glover takes something away from each sport. They help him competitively and athletically. He felt it this fall in football season.

“I felt this football season, I had a pretty good year,” Glover said. “I really noticed that speed, I was faster than previous years. That was one thing that I needed. Even though I’m tall, I have the perfect size, I felt like my acceleration speed was just a little down. Track answered that.”

Now Glover is enjoying his first season of varsity basketball for a team that’s loaded with junior talent. Last year, he was on the junior varsity and toward the end of the season, Perry could see his confidence growing.

“I wasn’t always a big basketball guy, but last year, I saw I can stand with these guys,” Glover said. “There’s no one too, too better than me. So

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Aneka Miller makes history as township’s new mayor

by JOE EMaNSKI

There were two seats up for grabs on the Bordentown Regional Board of Education in 2018, but just one candidate on that November’s ballot: incumbent Salvatore Schiano. No one else in Bordentown Township had petitioned to be a candidate to seek a seat on the nine-mem-

ber board.

One person in the community launched a late campaign as a write-in candidate: Aneka Miller, then a 12-year resident of the township. And that is how Miller began her career as an elected official.

In 2021, Miller ran alongside now-Burlington County sheriff James Kostoplis for a seat on the

Bordentown Township Committee. She was elected, and has served on the committee ever since.

At the Jan. 3 township reorganization meeting, Miller reached a new milestone: she was nominated and then elected by her fellow committee members to serve as mayor of Bor-

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RWJUH Hamilton February Healthy Living / Community Education Programs

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Feb. 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join our monthly series to learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes.

WII GAMES

Monday, Feb. 9; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living.

DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: MEN’S WELLNESS EDITION

Tuesday, Feb. 10; 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Join Salman Ahmed, MD, Family Medicine, and a member RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, for an informative session on the key health screenings men should not miss. Find out what tests can save lives, how often to get them and what steps to take next for a healthier future. Dinner provided.

DISCOVER THE LINK BETWEEN HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA

Thursday, Feb. 12; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Think hearing loss is just having to turn the tv louder? Come and learn about the links between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Presented by Teresa Cole, Au.D., audiologist at RWJ Balance & Hearing Center.

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AND CHAT – MATTERS OF THE HEART

Friday, Feb. 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join our Healthy Lives Hamilton Program team, Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, Administrative Director Patient Care-Cardiovascular Services & Healthy Lives Hamilton Program, and Ann Mancuso, MSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Program Coordinator, for a lecture on heart failure, the challenges, treatment plans and the Healthy Lives Hamilton program. Refreshments will be provided.

COOKING LOCAL WITH A SEASONAL FARM BOX

Monday, Feb. 16; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cook through the seasons with Chef Alfred from Fairgrown Farm! This class welcomes all to the joys of cooking and eating in-season produce, all-year long.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

Tuesday, Feb. 17; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.

COLOR ME HOOPY: HOOLAHOOPING FOR FUN & FITNESS!

Tuesday, Feb. 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

If you think you can’t hoola-hoop, you are mistaken! This class is so much fun that you don’t even realize it’s a form of exercise! Adult sized hool-hoop will be provided during the program. No experience necessary. $15 fee to attend.

L.E.T.S. SAVE LIVES

Wednesday, Feb. 18; 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

L.E.T.S. (Listening. Empathy. Trust. Support.) Save Lives is an Introduction to Suicide Prevention for all communities, with a particular emphasis on grounded research delivered by trained presenters who identify as having lived experience within Black and African American communities. This presentation created in concert with an Advisory Committee of experts in mental health and suicide prevention, is designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for all individuals. The program is open to anyone (18+) who wishes to attend.

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AND SOUL - SLIDE INTO BETTER HEALTH!

Thursday, Feb. 19; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us and pump up your heart and soul for group line dancing, Zumba, refreshments, health screenings, AskA-Cardiologist, heart health resources, and more. Don’t miss this fun, hearthealthy evening of dance. $10 per person collected at the door.

GLOBAL GROOVES: LINE DANCING

Saturday, Feb. 21; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have two left feet, our line dancing event is the perfect place to find your rhythm and unleash your inner dancer. We’ll teach you the basics and some fun trendy styles, so everyone can join in the fun from the very first step.

MONTHLY HEARING/BALANCE SCREENINGS

Monday, Feb. 23; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess one’s hearing health and/or balance health/fall risk. The program is held at the RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ. To book an individual personal screening time, call 609-245-7390.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Feb. 24; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Join the Stroke Support Group at RWJUH Hamilton, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. The group will share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and first hand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient rehabilitation therapists: Ashley Sarrol Speech- Language Pathologist, and Allyson Panikowski-Berry Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING

Wednesday, Feb. 25; 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Junk journaling is a stress reducing activity that allows individuals to express themselves through creativity. This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and

transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health and wellness.

EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF YOUR CHAKRAS

Thursday, Feb. 26; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Learn how the Chakra system works, how its energy can benefit your physical and emotional well-being, and gain practical tools to build better relationships. You will be lead through a discussion and meditation to gain a fuller understanding of your Chakras and yourself. Suitable for those who are brand new to Chakra meditation and those that are well practiced. $15

HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

Friday, Feb. 27; 1:00 p..m.- 2:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and prepariation. Explore heart-healthy recipes.

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

YOGA CLASSES

Better Health is a free program for VIP’s

Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 17, 2026; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

OR 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 17, 2026; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

OR 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 17, 2026; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

OR 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

GENTLE JAZZ CLASS

Wednesday, Feb. 4 & 18; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH & LEARN: MIND & BODY: MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON INTIMACY AFTER 65

Thursday, Feb. 5; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

As we age, physical, hormonal, and anatomical changes can significantly affect sexual health.

Gary Brickner, MD, Gynecologist, will highlight the most common conditions influencing women’s intimacy after age 65 and offer practical guidance for maintaining sexual well being. A psychotherapist will then lead an open conversation about the emotional impact of medical barriers to intimacy and the challenges that arise when connection becomes limited in later life.

LUNCH AND LEARN: MANAGING DIABETES – MEDICATIONS, MONITORING AND MEANINGFUL GOALS

Tuesday, Feb. 10; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sara Ali, MD, Geriatrics, and Gabriela Alvarez PharmD, BCPS, BCGP will begin the program with a clear explanation of what diabetes is, how it affects the body, and why consistent management matters. From there, our experts will provide an understanding of the role of routine monitoring in preventing complications, effectively managing diabetes through medication, lifestyle strategies and personalized goal setting to help you achieve your goals.

CRAFTING WITH MUSIC AND SNACKS

Wednesday, Feb. 11; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun time creating and spending time together. SOCRATES CAFÉ

Thursday, Feb. 12; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This class encourages open discussion and the “sharing of thoughts, beliefs, ideas, and personal experiences.” An unofficial mantra is that we learn best when we ask questions and explore them together. This is a safe and welcoming space where all viewpoints are respected.

TAI CHI CLASSES

Thursday, Feb. 12 & 19; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

TAP, SWIPE, SMILE: SMARTPHONE SKILLS FOR SENIORS

Monday, Feb. 16; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Presented by one of our valued high school volunteers, this hands-on, confidence-boosting workshop helps older adults get the most out of their smartphones. Joining us again, will be the

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“Teens on Fire” from Embright Education creating a friendly and supportive environment providing personalized support.

AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY

Thursday, Feb. 19; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

LUNCH & LEARN; DR. RONALD G. RYDER DO, FACC, CARING FOR YOUR AGING HEART

Thursday, Feb. 26; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ronald Ryder, DO, FACC will describe age-related changes in the heart and blood vessels, common conditions, like heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, medication and treatments, and recognizing key warning signs that require urgent medical attention. Dr. Ryder is widely recognized for his expertise in this field, and we are fortunate to have him join us for the program.

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

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Team Vivian to host first fundraising walk April 25

Nonprofit organization Team Vivian is set to host its inaugural walk Saturday, April 25, at Joseph Lawrence Park to raise awareness and funds for organ donation and other causes meaningful to the late Vivian Comeau.

The Team Vivian Walk is scheduled to take place at Joseph Lawrence Park, 316 Ward Ave., with check-in beginning at 10 a.m. and the walk starting at 10:30 a.m.

Participants may choose between a shorter paved route and a longer course that includes some unpaved sections, with interactive stations along the way.

Team Vivian is a nonprofit organization founded by the Comeau family to honor Vivian’s life and preserve her giving spirit. The organization raises money for causes that were close to her heart, including organ donation awareness, Special Olympics and other communitybased initiatives.

The walk is being held during National Donate Life Month and honors Vivian’s

final act as an organ donor.

Team Vivian was established in September 2025 as a nonprofit organization. Its executive board is led by president Dave Comeau, vice president Daniel Comeau, Treasurer Debbie Comeau and Secretary Matthew Comeau — all members of Vivian’s immediate family. The board of directors also includes Rita Bergen, Karen Briggs, Heather Campbell, Colleen Eisele, Laura Papp and Dana Tyler.

Vivian Comeau was born in March 2000, six and a half weeks premature, and lived her life with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Despite medical challenges, she led a full and active life, traveling extensively with her family, participating in Girl Scouts for 14 years and competing as a Special Olympics athlete in track and field and bowling. She was also known for her creativity, love of mosaic art and LEGO building, and her vibrant personality.

Organizers say $10 from each walk registration will be donated to the Sharing

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cial team colors at CURE Insurance Arena this morning alongside Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and many Trentonarea hockey fans.

Joel Perez of Bordentown and Jim Miller of Lawrence each submitted the winning team name and will each receive two season ticket memberships for the Ironhawks’ inaugural season.

“We appreciate the fans who participated in our name-the-team contest and the hundreds of fans who have already become season members,” Ohrablo said. “We look forward to delivering exciting hockey and family entertainment starting in October and for years to come.”

Network Foundation, with additional proceeds supporting Team Vivian’s charitable mission. Participants who register by March 31 are guaranteed a complimentary event T-shirt, available for pickup on walk day. A virtual walk option is also available, with T-shirts mailed to participants who cannot attend in person.

More information and registration details are available at teamvivian.org.

Trenton Ironhawks: new Trenton hockey team reveals name

After a two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL ice hockey team will be named the Trenton Ironhawks.

The team begins ECHL play during the 2026-27 season at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton. Team President Bob Ohrablo announced the new name, logo and offi-

The Ironhawks’ primary colors are blue, grey, and red. Grey “sheets of iron” create the Hawk’s body, and the hawk’s red eyes are meant to represent “the fire within him.”

The name and logo were conceptualized by the Trenton Ironhawks’ marketing department, along with Adapting Social, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Point Pleasant Beach.

According to the club, more than 700 hockey fans have already secured season memberships. Season memberships, game plans, and group offers, are available at trentonironhawks.com. Individual game tickets will go on sale soon.

Township welcomes new police officer

Owen J. Pogorzelski, a recent police academy graduate, was sworn in Friday, Jan. 23, as a full-time police officer with the Bordentown Township Police Department.

The oath of office was administered

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by Aneka Miller during a ceremony attended by members of the department and Pogorzelski’s family.

“Officer Pogorzelski’s commitment to public service is something to be proud of,” Miller said. “We are grateful to welcome him to the Bordentown Township Police Department and wish him a safe and rewarding career serving our community.”

County approves grants for local history projects

Burlington County commissioners voted last month to approve $78,861

Among the awards, at least six are for projects connected to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Among the grant recipients is the Bordentown Historical Society, Bordentown: $9,000 to support the organization’s Camden & Amboy Railroad Project, including a self-guided walking tour of the former rail line’s route with 15 interpretive signs and displays.

Another went to Chesterfield Historical Society, $4,500 to support the development of an agricultural museum within the organization’s 1870 barn. The Revolutionary War Alliance of Burlington County also received $4,000 to support the development of a video about the Battle of Pet-

Senior Brynn Bowyer was the recipient of the 2026 New Jersey Thespian Arts Advocacy Scholarship, which is awarded to a high school senior who has incorporated the Educational Theatre Association mission of building a community of creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals into their high school theatre program. Bowyer is the current president of Bordentown Regional High School’s International Thespian Society Troupe 6803.

Senior Joshua Moore’s play “I’ve Been Expecting You” was recognized by the festival judges with a Superior Award in Playwriting. The play premiered at Bordentown Regional High School’s One Act Play Festival last fall, and was the winner of the 2025 BRHS Playwriting Competition.

Senior Rylie Evans earned a Superior Award in the category of Solo Acting: Contrasting Monologues for her performances of monologues from the plays “After Math” and “As You Like It.” Evans will next be seen on stage in BRHS Theatre’s upcoming production of the musical “Twelfth Night” as Viola.

BRHS Theatre was proud to be recognized with a trio of awards by the New Jersey Thespians for their 2025 Trick Or Treat So Kids Can Eat Food Drive. This club community service project is held every October, and collects food donations for New Jersey high school theatre

programs’ local food banks.

BRHS Theatre was awarded the NJ Thespian Cornucopia Award (presented to the school that collects the highest total weight of food donations in a given year), the NJ Thespian Golden Harvest Award (presented to the school with the most pounds of food collected per Thespian) and the NJ Thespian Harvest Award (recognizes the school with the greatest year-to-year increase in total pounds of food collected). The 3657 pounds of donations collected by BRHS Theatre students for St Mary’s Food Pantry was more than double their original goal.

Bordentown Regional High School thespians Persephone Borsuk, Sika Brenya, Aron Erdos, Rocco Gutin, Emilie Kelly, Alicia Kitner, Wren Magby, Ceilidh Manigrasso, Alex Martucci, Patrick Maszczak, Rylan Phillips, Atlas PlanasBorgstrom, Adam Pollard, Leo Silverman, River Skalski, Kade Sutton and Peyton Todaro joined Bowyer, Moore and Evans in representing Bordentown at the annual gathering of high school theatre students.

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dentown Township for 2026.

That gives Miller the distinction of being the first Black mayor in the history of the township. Eugene M. Fuzy will serve as deputy mayor in 2026.

“My path to becoming Bordentown Township’s first Black Mayor has always been rooted in service and the pursuit of excellence,” Miller says. “It has been made possible by those who believed in me, mentored me and encouraged me to lead.”

Miller grew up in Plainfield, the eldest of two sisters. She went on to graduate from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a degree in electrical engineering. She later attended Rutgers University, where she obtained a master’s degree in strategic business management.

Miller began her professional career as a systems engineer at Telcordia before moving into the pharmaceutical industry. There, she has held jobs in communications and project management, business risk management, supply chain planning and regulatory affairs.

Miller met her husband Clint in college. They have two children: daughter Enikah, 25, who has recently moved to Ewing, and son Ari, 19, a student at Arizona State University. They lived for a time in Westampton before settling in

board during a meeting. “He was very nervous, but he did it,” she says. “That’s something that I would definitely love to do as mayor — involve youth more to get them engaged and want to participate in government in their community.

“In your youth, you don’t realize how much you can give back. The time is to start now. Like they say, ‘Be the change that you want to see,’” she says.

After the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis in 2020, Miller was asked to make a speech in Bordentown City about her thoughts regarding the state of the world in the aftermath of the incident. She was a school board member at the time.

“I got a lot of feedback from folks, that they were moved by what I said,” she says. “The question was asked, ‘Have you ever considered [running for township committee]?”

The Preserve at Meadow Run, where they have lived for nearly 20 years. She says that long before she ever held public office, she made a commitment to listening, learning, and showing up consistently for her neighbors. She has served as a member of Bordentown school PTOs and the Bordentown Sewerage Authority board.

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She has volunteered with Literacy Volunteers of America, supported Habitat For Humanity, and participated in PACE, the program for the Advancement of Careers in Engineering.

“I feel like I’ve always been driven to serve the community in some capacity,” Miller says. “Since I was a child I’ve been doing some type of volunteer initiative. It wasn’t until I got out of college I was able to devote time to community service.”

Miller and her husband naturally became more involved in the community as their children grew up. Ari played football with the Bordentown Bulldogs from the age of 5 through age 18. “Between that, the PTOs, juggling track and art for my daughter, we stayed busy,” Miller says.

She co-founded Building Bridges, a group of volunteers whose mission is to help make connections among white people and people of color in the Bordentown community.

“It started out of desire to connect folks in the community from past generations in Bordentown from the Black community and the white community so that we are whole,” Miller says. “So that we can learn from one another and be united in that front and not have a negative context between our views of each other. Because we have so much more in common than we have differences.”

She says that she launched a write-in campaign for school board to stay a part of her children’s lives and to become an influence in that part of the community. One way that she did that as a board member involved her son, who had expressed frustration to her about the unevenness of the football field ground.

She asked him to write a letter about the issue and present it to the school

And though she had not yet considered it, by 2022, she was sitting on the committee.

She points out that even though her title is mayor, she remains one voice of five on the township committee. “Some people think the mayor has the last say, that the mayor makes decisions on behalf of the committee, and that’s not the case,” she says. “I’m a fifth of the vote.”

Nevertheless, she is looking forward to making an impact in the community in the coming year, especially in terms of quality of life.

One area where she is hopeful of making a difference is in addressing the dangerous intersection of U.S. 130 and Dunns Mill Road.

“I really want to work with the Department of Transportation regarding getting a left turn signal at the light there,” she says. “I know it’s not 100% my decision, but I would love to be able to influence that, get confirmation and buy-in from the DOT that it will happen.”

Miller will also have the privilege of serving as mayor when the new municipal building opens. Barring unforeseen delays, it is slated to open in the second quarter of the year, possibly even sooner.

“I’m just excited for this opportunity to be involved and to continue what we started in terms of building relationships with the community,” Miller says. “I want to be a mayor that people feel comfortable calling or talking to. And I’ve received a lot of emails from people that I don’t know congratulating me. I look forward to hearing from more folks — what works, what doesn’t work. How can I help?

“This role comes with responsibility, and I take that seriously. My focus as mayor is on listening, making thoughtful decisions, and ensuring our township operates with fairness, transparency and care for every resident.”

I just had a warm up to it. And I felt like that was the case for this year, that in the beginning of the season I wasn’t really taking shots that I should have been taking. But now it feels like I got all the confidence in the world.”

Glover and the Scotties are showing improvements though the record isn’t quite what they’d want. They started the season 4-9, but mixed in are heartbreaking twopoint losses to Burlington Township, a one-point loss to Pennsauken and another two-point loss to an 8-2 KIPP Academy team.

It’s a team that is adjusting to bigger roles at the varsity level, and they’re likely going to be a lot better over the second half of the season.

“We’ve been playing good basketball lately,” Perry said. “We had a really good game against Northern Burlington, who was kind of on a hot streak, and was able to get a win against them. Against KIPP, they’ve won I think seven in a row or so, and they took them down to the wire. So, our guys, they play really hard.

“They like the competition. They play well towards their competition and give every team we see on the floor, they give it their all.”

They have a stellar scorer in Chase

Martin. He’s their leading rebounder as well with Orion Innocent just behind. Idris Spriggs is tops in assists and Jared Benton, Jose Santiago and Jayden Florence all contribute. They’re all juniors, and the Scotties start five juniors.

“They kind of have good synergy,” Perry said. “They kind of know each other, they root for each other. We do kind of have an alpha in Chase, but he’s a really good team player, and everybody roots for everybody, so there’s that part of it that they play well together.”

And that’s without Ryan Fryc, another junior who was lost to a broken ankle. He would have given the Scotties some more outside shooting help and some experience. Martin was the lone returning starter.

“We’re all young,” Glover said. “We’ve been playing with each other for a very long time, since middle school, elementary school. So even though the record isn’t as good as it is, this is just a development year.”

AJ Williams, Henry Tober and James Stmetzki are the only seniors on the roster. Bordentown has had to rely on the juniors to bolster their depth, and Glover has been a good fit. His versatility is a big plus on a team that’s looking for contributions across the board.

“I usually put him on the other team’s best offensive guy when we’re playing man-to-man, and he rebounds really well, he can swing between, he’s more of a forward, but he can play some big, he can play some guard, he can handle the ball a little bit.”

With each game, Glover’s confidence has grown as he’s gotten more comfortable in the starting lineup and finding his role. He came into the season without any big expectations, just hoping that he’d have a chance to help the team with anything he could bring.

“Just the effort, just making plays 100 miles per hour, making the best plays for my guys, getting the guys open, feeding the people we know that need to score, just not making too many mistakes,” said Glover. He’s picked up on how to do so at the varsity level, which he’s found to be more team-oriented than the JV level. What he relishes most is the chance to lock down an opposing offensive star. Glover has gotten accustomed to drawing a tough defensive assignment.

“I love it,” he said. “It just shows that he has trust in me because he knows that I can deliver and if we need a stop or I need

to lock a person down, I’m the guy to go to. So I just love that.”

Glover studies opposing players on film. He looks for tendencies and how he can make life difficult.

“I just see what they do best at and I try to make them do something else,” he said. “If they go to the rim, I try to maybe let them shoot the ball and let them put up shots, and if they are shooters, I just got to deny them and maybe get the ball in their hands and let them go to the rim and trust my help defense.”

It all starts with defense for Glover. It’s no coincidence he also loves playing defensive back on the gridiron. He’ll take the open shot, but he doesn’t need to score to feel important to the basketball team.

“Everyone has their role, and my role in the starting five starts on the defensive side of the ball,” he said. “And once we

get a couple of stops and me and my guys score, it seems like we got all the energy we need.”

The Scotties are building chemistry through their season together and they’re gaining confidence in how each of them can help the team be successful. That’s going to serve them well when next year rolls around. Glover is part of a class that is used to winning. That’s all they’ve done on the football field, and he’s hoping to help that extend to the basketball season.

Bordentown has had trouble finishing off good starts and that’s the focus as they try to finish the season strong and learn from their earlier games.

“We just made some small mistakes, but we were right there, lost by two,” said Glover of the KIPP game. “So coming out more aggressive and keep hooping in the second half is something big to keep doing.”

What’s happening?

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

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

SuNday, FEbRuaRy 1

Tap the Sugar Maples, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Howell Farm’s expert treetappers show how to tap a backyard maple tree and make syrup at home. howellfarm. org. 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell. Wassailing the apple Trees, Terhune Orchards. 1 p.m. The ancient British tradition of wassailing the apple trees to protect them from harm is a popular winter celebration at Terhune Orchards. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton.

TuESday, FEbRuaRy 3

The black Church as Refuge Then and Now: The underground Railroad and Fugitive Slave act, Princeton Seminary. 8 a.m. Hosted by the Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies. Register at ptsem. edu. 64 Mercer St, Princeton.

Stand Tall yoga, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Free for Friends for the Abbott Marshlands members; $5 for all others. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157

Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

WEdNESday, FEbRuaRy 4

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Walk the trails of Roebling Park. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

ThuRSday, FEbRuaRy 5

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 6

TCNJ Faculty artist Series Featuring: Joshua Kovach & Kathleen Mitchell, Mildred & Ernest. E. Mayo Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Joshua Kovach, clarinet, and Kathleen Mitchell, saxophone. Tickets at tcnj. edu. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

Emanuel ax, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

Comedian Tommy Gooch, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. TIckets at catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

SaTuRday, FEbRuaRy 7

TCNJ Saxophone Summit 2026, The College of New Jersey. 9 a.m. Open to middle, high school and college students, music educators, alumni, and community members.

Must register at music.tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Rd, Trenton.

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

Wellness Walk Watson Woods, Roebling Park at Watson House Parking Lot. 10 a.m. Journey through trails in Watson Woods. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

West Windsor Farmers Market. 10 a.m. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor. bluebird box building Workshop, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 2 p.m. WorkshopMust register at abbottmarshlands.org. $20 per box. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 2 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton. Princeton Symphony Orchestra: beethoven & Grieg, Alexander Hall. 7:30 p.m. With pianist Michelle Cann. For tickets: princetonsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

Steve hytner (Seinfeld’s Kenny bania), Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. Tickets at catcharisingstar.com 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

SuNday, FEbRuaRy 8

Valentine’s double heart Ceramic dish, Working Dog Winery. 11 a.m. Hands-on ceramic painting. Supplies included, no prior experience needed. workingdogwin-

erynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd, Hightstown.

Garden Work day, Lime Kiln Alley Park. 1 p.m. Bordentown City Environmental Commission garden work session. , Bordentown. Family Sundays: Feed the animals, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton. Princeton Symphony Orchestra: beethoven & Grieg, Alexander Hall. 4 p.m. With pianist Michelle Cann. For tickets: princetonsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton. Maple Sugaring, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help farmers collect sap, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole wheat pancakes. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell.

TuESday, FEbRuaRy 10

Stand Tall yoga, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Free for Friends for the Abbott Marshlands members; $5 for all others. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton. abbott amblers Community Walk - Island Trails, Roebling Park, Spring Lake Parking Lot. 2 p.m. Free, relaxed walk on Abbott Marshlands trails abbottmarshlands.org. 500 Sewell Ave, Hamilton.

WEdNESday, FEbRuaRy 11

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Enjoy an easy walk each Wednesday to explore the beautiful See EVENTS, Page 12

Downtown Chocolate Walk set for Feb. 6 in the city

The Downtown Bordentown Association will host its annual Chocolate Walk on Friday, Feb. 6, offering a pre-Valentine’s weekend evening of sweets, shopping and community fun in Bordentown City.

The event will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the city’s historic downtown. Participants can stroll from business to business, sampling chocolate treats at more than 20 participating shops while exploring local retailers and restaurants.

Chocolate Walk passports cost $10 per person in advance and $12 on the night of the event, if not sold out. Passports may be purchased online and will be available for pickup at Icon Boutique, 204 Farnsworth Ave., which will serve as the event’s Chocolate Headquarters. Attendees will receive a chocolate box to collect treats and can have their passports stamped at participating locations for a chance to win Bordentown Bucks, which can be used to shop, dine or enjoy services throughout the city. A Willy Wonka character will also make a special appearance during the event.

The Chocolate Walk will be held rain or shine, and tickets are nonrefundable. More information and ticket links are available at visitbordentowncity.com.

Capital

trails of Roebling Park. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

young adult Craft Night, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 6 p.m. Naturalist-chosen nature-themed craft Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Environmental Commission Monthly Meeting, Carslake Community Center. 7 p.m. 207 Crosswicks St, Bordentown.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

ThuRSday, FEbRuaRy 12

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 13

Paint and date: Valentine’s Pot Painting, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 6 p.m. Bring a sweetheart or a friend and decorate terracotta pots with romantic, nature-inspired designs. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-NFire, CURE Insurance Arena. Tickets at cureinsurancearena.com. 7:30 p.m. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

SaTuRday, FEbRuaRy 14

Standing yoga and Nature Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Outdoor yoga miniclass and nature walk. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-NFire, CURE Insurance Arena. Tickets at cu-

reinsurancearena.com. Shows at noon and 7 p.m. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

Valentine’s day Luminaries, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 2 p.m. Make a glowing luminary. Must register at abbottmarshlands. org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 2 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton.

Comedian bobby Collins Live, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. Tickets at catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

SuNday, FEbRuaRy 15

Old-Fashioned Valentine’s day, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell.

Washington’s birthday Celebration, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 11 a.m. Hands-on activities for kids, colonial cooking, spinning, blacksmithing, musket firing, artillery demonstrations. 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.

Family Sundays STEM Games, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. Kims Convenience, McCarter Theatre Center. 2 p.m. 91 University Pl, Princeton. hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-NFire, CURE Insurance Arena. Tickets at cureinsurancearena.com. 2:30 p.m. cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

TCNJ department of Music Showcase Concert, The College of New Jersey. 4 p.m. Featuring short performances by TCNJ Bands, Choirs, Strings, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music, and Soloists. Tickets at tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Rd, Trenton.

MONday, FEbRuaRy 16

Green Team Meeting, Carslake Community Center. 7 p.m. 207 Crosswicks St, Bordentown.

TuESday, FEbRuaRy 17

Stand Tall yoga, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Free for Friends for the Abbott Marshlands members; $5 for all others. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Open Mic w/ Jerry & John Monk, Trenton Tir Na nOg. 8 p.m. 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

WEdNESday, FEbRuaRy 18

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Enjoy an easy walk each Wednesday to explore the beautiful trails of Roebling Park. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 20

Tully’s Tales, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10:30 a.m. Nature-themed story and play time. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Twelfth Night, Bordentown Regional High School. 7:30 p.m. A contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity, featuring an original jazz-funk score by two-time Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. 318 Ward Ave., Bordentown.

SaTuRday, FEbRuaRy 21

art in the Marsh, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Sketch birds with Margaret Simpson. Supplies included. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

West Windsor Farmers Market: Outdoor Market, West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. 10 a.m. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.

Open house, The Lewis School of Princeton. 10 a.m. lewisschool.org. 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton.

The Price of Silence - The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People, New Jersey State Museum. Noon. Screening of the 3-part, New York Emmy Award-nominated PBS documentary “The Price of Silence.” Plus panel discussion with producer Ridgeley Hutchinson and documentary contributors Linda J. Caldwell Epps, Beverly Mills, Toni Hendrix, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter and Damali CampbellOparaji. Free. njstatelib.org/the-price-ofsilence-the-forgotten-story-of-newjerseys-enslaved-people. 205 W State St, Trenton.

Twelfth Night, Bordentown Regional High School. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. A contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity, featuring an original jazz-funk score by two-time Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. 318 Ward Ave., Bordentown.

SuNday, FEbRuaRy 22

TCNJ Woodwind Summit 2026, The College of New Jersey. 1 p.m. Open to middle, high school and college students, music educators, alumni, and community members. Master classes, recitals, additional sessions. Free. Must register at tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Rd, Trenton.

Postcards from Italy - String Sextet, Trenton Masonic Lodge. 3 p.m. String chamber program opens with 17th-century composer Isabella Leonarda—one of the few women writing music in her time. Performed by members of the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey. 100 Barrack St, Trenton.

MONday, FEbRuaRy 23

Creative arts Workshops for adults with Idd, Grounds For Sculpture. 10 a.m. Interactive art workshops designed for adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. groundsforsculpture.org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

ThuRSday, FEbRuaRy 26

abbott amblers Community Walk, Bordentown Bluffs. 11 a.m. Register at abbottmarshlands.org. Stanton Avenue, Bordentown.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 27

4th Friday Game Night, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 6 p.m. Board games, bingo, turtle time. Must register at abbottmarshlands. org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. New Japan Pro-Wrestling presents The New beginning uSa, CURE Insurance Arena. 8 p.m. Tickets at cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

Comedian Kevin Lee, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton. 8 p.m. Tickets at catcharisingstar.com. 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

Tribute Concert: Jethro Tull’s aqualung presented by Reock & Roll Revue, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. kelseytheatre.org. $30 for all 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.

SaTuRday, FEbRuaRy 28

The harlem Globetrotters 100 year Tour, CURE Insurance Arena. 2 p.m. Tickets at cureinsurancearena.com. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

From Bordentown to Port-au-Prince

Michael Skelly, Sr.

bORdENTOWN hISTORy

The Extraordinary Rise of William F. Powell

If you walk past the corner of West Burlington and Hopkinson Streets in Bordentown, you will encounter a granite obelisk. Many residents pass it daily, but few realize it honors a man who rose from a local principal’s desk to the height of international power.

William Frank Powell was an eminent Black educator and a U.S. envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the Republic of Haiti and charges d’affaires to the Dominican Republic—a leader who proved that local excellence is the ultimate training ground for global impact.

Born in 1848, Powell inherited a rich, multiracial legacy. His father’s family, the Virginia-based Powells, carried ancestral ties to the Tuscarora and Powhatan Nations. This intersection of AfricanAmerican and indigenous identities was a hallmark of coastal Virginia, fostering a deep sense of shared resilience.

Powell’s family was active in the Underground Railroad, operating a “Colored Sailor’s Home” for seamen seeking self emancipation. In 1851, the family fled to Liverpool, England, to escape the dangers of the Fugitive Slave Act. In England, young William grew up in a home that served as a global hub for the abolitionist movement. He watched his father use international law to protect those escaping slavery while he attended British schools, mastering rhetoric and languages like French and Spanish.

Most importantly, he grew up in a society free from the legal racial constraints of the 19th-century U.S. This forged a statesmanlike dignity and personal grace that later allowed him to address presidents as intellectual equals.

After serving in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, Powell attended the Ashmun Institute (now Lincoln University). He graduated from the New Jersey Collegiate Institute in 1865 and later qualified as a pharmacist at the New York College of Pharmacy. In 1868, he married Elizabeth M. Hughes of Burlington before moving to Virginia to begin his career.

During Reconstruction, Powell founded schools for African-American children and became a “Lincoln

Republican.” This political identity signaled his firm belief in racial uplift through economic self-reliance and education, refusing to compromise the dignity of his people for political favor.

Powell arrived in New Jersey in 1875 as the principal of Bordentown’s School No. 2. Living on Second Street, he transformed the local school into a bastion of academic rigor. On Jan. 30, 1880, the Bordentown RegisterNews celebrated the opening of a new school building under his charge. He revolutionized the curriculum by integrating “manual training”— vocational skills like woodworking— believing that economic independence was the bedrock of true freedom.

His success in Bordentown raised test scores and attendance so significantly that he gained statewide prominence. After a brief stint at the U.S. Treasury, he moved to Camden to lead the 400-student Mount Vernon School. By 1886, Powell made history by joining the faculty of Camden High and Training School, likely becoming one of the first African Americans in New Jersey to teach at a predominantly white public high school. In 1897, President William McKinley appointed Powell as U.S. minister to Haiti. His tenure was defined by dramatic defiance. During the “Lüders Affair,” German warships entered Port-au-Prince harbor, threatening bombardment to enforce an unjust fine on Haiti. While other diplomats wavered, Powell was the lone voice advising the Haitian government to resist: “To pay under the threat of guns is to surrender the dignity of a sovereign nation.”

Powell’s “fearless pen” earned him global respect, but made him a target. He survived two assassination attempts and a civil war before retiring in 1905, famously stating he had “tempted fate enough.” Powell spent his final years as a columnist for the Philadelphia Tribune. He frequently reminded his readers: “We do not build schools merely to house children; we build them to manufacture citizens.”

As we celebrate Black History Month, let the obelisk on Burlington Street remind us of our local history. William F. Powell’s journey from a Bordentown classroom to the world stage proves that excellence knows no boundaries.

Michael Skelly, Sr. is an independent historian, writer, and Board Member of Bordentown Historical Society.

Ask The Doctor

Managing heart failure is challenging and can affect almost every part of life. Beyond the physical symptoms of fatigue, swelling and breathlessness, heart failure also impacts emotional health, relationships, and daily routines. A unique approach to heart failure care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is the Healthy Lives Hamilton program, an impactful addition to the spectrum of heart and vascular services we provide. What is Heart Failure? Heart failure is a medical condition that can occur due to the heart being weak or stiff and can develop after the heart has been damaged by a heart attack, a virus, high blood pressure or other conditions. Often it can’t be cured, but with the right medical treatment, lifestyle changes, and support, many patients can successfully manage

the condition. The overall goal is to avoid hospitalizations and achieve good quality of life.

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“At any given time, we care for ten to twenty patients admitted to our hospital with heart failure. Nationwide statistics show that up to ¼ of those patients will be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, largely because heart failure is a challenging condition to treat and manage.” says Justin Fox, MD, a boardcertified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, Chair of the Department of Cardiology at RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates. “Our task is to successfully guide the care of heart failure patients both during and after their hospitalization. During the hospital stay, my cardiologist colleagues and I work to provide optimal medical therapy and any needed procedures to stabilize and treat the patient. After discharge, our best practice is to

have a team approach to the follow-up care including timely visits with their outpatient cardiologist and primary care physician and, perhaps most importantly, enrollment in the Healthy Lives Program.”

How Does Healthy Lives Hamilton Support Patients with Heart Failure?

Healthy Lives Hamilton is an outpatient clinic on-site at RWJUH Hamilton designed to help heart failure patients and their families. From symptom monitoring and management to education, a team of experts guides patients towards living a healthy life.

“The Healthy Lives Hamilton team works with patients to create an individual plan that can help them reach their health goals,” says Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services. She oversees the program along with Ann Mancuso, MSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Coordinator. “For many heart failure patients, their goal is to minimize symptoms of their illness and maintain good quality of life without having to come back into the hospital. These goals are achieved with thorough education to patients/families, medication adjustments, blood work and providing IV treatments if necessary. Our team works to understand and help patients manage the psychosocial aspects of their condition, which is key to achieving better quality of life.”

Who is Eligible to Participate?

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Referral to the Healthy Lives Hamilton program may occur during an inpatient stay at a hospital, or a physician may refer patients to the program on an outpatient basis. Patients with heart failure and other chronic conditions are eligible to be enrolled. Note that the Healthy Lives team will collaborate with a patient’s medical providers for the most comprehensive care. Patients will still continue to be cared for by their regular cardiologist and other providers. Ultimately, improving quality of life for those living with heart failure requires a multidisciplinary approach that addresses both the physical and psychosocial aspects of the disease, fostering a better life for patients. In 2024, RWJUH Hamilton was named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

If you or someone you know is living with heart failure and would like to learn more about the program, please call 609203-4326.Visit rwjbh.org/heart

RWJUH Hamilton support groups this month

All support groups take place at the Center for Health & Wellness located at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619--unless otherwise noted. View the entire calendar of programs available online at rwjbh.org/ hamiltonprograms, or for more information or to register, call 609-584-5900. Registration is required to attend.

TuESday, FEbRuaRy 10

dinner with a doctor: Men’s Wellness Edition. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join Salman Ahmed, MD, Family Medicine, and a member RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, for an informative session on the key health screenings men should not miss. Find out what tests can save lives, how often to get them and what steps to take next for a healthier future. Dinner provided and registration required.

ThuRSday, FEbRuaRy 12

discover the Link between hearing Loss and dementia. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Think hearing loss is just having to turn the tv louder? But there is more! Come and learn about the links between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Presented by Teresa Cole, AuD, audiologist at RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, at RWJUH Hamilton.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 13

Snack & Chat: Matters of the heart. 1-2 p.m. In support of Heart Month, join our Healthy Lives Hamilton Program team, Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, Administrative Director Patient Care-Cardiovascular Services & Healthy Lives Hamilton Program, and Ann Mancuso, MSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Program Coordinator, for an engaging lecture on heart failure, the challenges, treatment plans and the Healthy Lives Hamilton program. Healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided.

ThuRSday, FEbRuaRy 19

heart and Soul - Slide into better health! 6-8 p.m. In support of Heart Month, join us and pump up your heart and soul for group line dancing, Zumba, refreshments, health screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, heart health resources, and more. Don’t miss this fun, heart-healthy evening of dance. $10 per person collected at the door.

FRIday, FEbRuaRy 27

heart healthy Nutrition. 1-2 p.m. Also Monday, Apr. 20. In support of Heart Month, Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, RWJUH Hamilton, for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation. Explore heart-healthy recipes.

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