Monthly Archives: September 2012

Weather rapport

Family Day at Matheny is an annual outdoor celebration that enables parents and other relatives of students and patients to not only visit with their children but to mingle with other families in an informal, unstructured atmosphere. There is plenty … Continue reading

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‘Life is Beautiful’

Hsiao-lin “Pearl” Chiang, RN, is a nurse at Matheny and a professional artist. From October 1-31, her paintings will be on display at the Bridgewater, NJ, Public Library. The exhibit, “Life Is Beautiful,” contains 30 paintings, but since the space … Continue reading

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Advice for preschool parents

Matheny social worker Sandra Van Nest will be giving a special presentation on “Parenting Your Preschooler” at 7 p.m. on October 4 at the Peapack-Gladstone, NJ, Library. She will be speaking to parents in the community about the joys and … Continue reading

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Taking the plunge

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Congratulations from our state senator

New Jersey State Senator Michael J. Doherty (R-23rd District) has congratulated Matheny’s Arts Access Program for receiving a $31,152 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. In a letter to Matheny president Steve Proctor, Senator Doherty said, “I … Continue reading

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Proud to be part of Peapack-Gladstone

The Black River Journal, a bi-monthly magazine that covers the Somerset Hills as well as surrounding towns such as Mendham, Chester and Tewksbury, NJ, published a list of “15 Things We Love about… Peapack Gladstone, NJ” in its late Summer … Continue reading

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Artwork that makes a difference

Amy’s Treat is a non-profit foundation that was created in December 2007 in memory of Amy Maliszewski, who died from cancer. The Dover, NH-based organization was founded by Maliszewski’s daughter Rachel O’Neill and is dedicated to providing solutions to the … Continue reading

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Perfect fit

She’s not sure why, but Jenny Pianucci has wanted to be an occupational therapist ever since she was a student at Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner, NJ. “Some of my family members needed OT,” she recalls, “and I just … Continue reading

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Early shopping opportunity

“I love to shop here because I always find something, and it’s within my budget,” said Caroline Parker of Bedminster, NJ, adding that, “I love the fact that I’m contributing to Matheny.” Parker was one of several shoppers at “First … Continue reading

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Unexpected art

You would never expect to see a painting by someone who cannot hold a brush, hear a poem written by someone who has never spoken a word or see a dance choreographed by a person who has never walked. Yet, … Continue reading

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