Breast Cancer Survivors Invited to Celebrate

 

Breast cancer survivors are invited to a unique celebration of life at Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, June 4th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The Survivor Celebration will feature break-out sessions, lunch, music and interactive exhibits.  A keynote presentation will be offered by therapist, author and motivational speaker Diane Lang.  Music will be provided by Sue Polcer.  Martin Kessler, Sussex County Community College Culinary Arts, will give a cooking demonstration.  A Question-and-Answer session will be facilitated by medical oncologist Dr. May Abdo-Matkiwsky.  Raffles and other prizes will be awarded throughout the event.  Numerous vendors will be available to offer tips on health, wellness, fashion and exercise.  The free celebration will be held outdoors, and face masks are required.  The rain date is June 11^th.  Interested participants must call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.

 

“We are delighted to be able to gather once again to celebrate the lives of these remarkable breast cancer survivors,” noted Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.  “This celebration teaches women how to maintain their well-being, gives them the opportunity to get the latest facts about breast cancer, and most importantly, invites them to relax and have some fun.  We are grateful to all the individuals and organizations who have agreed to join in this special celebration of life.”

 

The Survivor Celebration is free and open to breast cancer survivors, but registration is required.  To register, call 973-940-3500.

Learn about the Rights of Landlords and Tenants

 

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a free, virtual Landlord/Tenant seminar on Thursday, May 26^th, 6:00 p.m.  Participants will discuss the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, including eviction, security deposits, leases, mortgages, and saving homes from foreclosure.  Open to the public; advance registration required.  To register and receive the log-in details, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500.  Project Self-Sufficiency’s legal education seminars are a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency.

In-Person, Outdoor Family Expo Planned

 

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend an outdoor, in-person Family Expo on Project Self-Sufficiency’s expansive Newton campus, Thursday, May 26^th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Local social service and healthcare providers will be available to discuss resources for families in the areas of mental health, disability services, housing, domestic violence, social services, early childhood, health, and other topics.  One family in attendance will be randomly selected to receive a gift card.  The Family Expo is sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and Project Sussex Kids, the County Council for Young Children.  Interactive activities and children’s activities will be available, and there will even be a pony on site to entertain children.  Pizza will be offered to all attendees.  Attendance at Project Self-Sufficiency’s in-person, outdoor Family Expo is free and open to the public.

 

In addition to Project Self-Sufficiency, organizations which will be featured at the event include

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center; Caring Partners of Morris & Sussex; Center for Family Services (Family Intervention Services Division); The Center for Prevention & Counseling; Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services (DASI); Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties;  Ginnie's House, Sussex County's Children's Advocacy Center;  Regional Family Support Planning Council #1;  RoNetco/Shop Rite of Newton;  Morristown Medical Center;  Safe Kids, Northern NJ;  Special Child Health Services;  Sussex County Division of Health Office of Public Health Nursing;  

Sussex County Library;  Sussex County YMCA;  United Way of NNJ; and others.

 

“The Family Expo encourages parents and children to explore new and interesting activities, and get up-to-date information about local resources,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.  “We are grateful to the health organizations and social service agencies in our community who are coming together to offer this fun and informative event for local families.”