Monthly Archives: May 2014

Relaxation specialists

Yoga classes are an important part of Matheny’s adult education program, which is designed to provide for self-expression and instill a sense of self-respect among our adult residents. Yoga has been very popular with adult patients because it helps them … Continue reading

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Posters for Miles

With less than a week to go, the students and patients at Matheny are looking forward to the 17th annual Miles for Matheny fundraiser and community event, which will be held this Sunday, June 1. The highlight is the Lu Huggins … Continue reading

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Special athletes

Matheny students, patients and group home residents brought home a total of 44 medals from the Somerset County Special Olympics, held Saturday, May 3, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, NJ. Participation in Special Olympics is an important part of … Continue reading

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Three decades of support

The Friends of Matheny is an organization of volunteers dedicated to providing support for Matheny’s students and patients. Since its beginnings in 1983, The Friends has raised more than $3 million to help sustain Matheny’s programs and services. At a … Continue reading

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An ‘inspirational’ day

Jaime Barnes has been a resident at Matheny for more than 10 years, and her sister, Chelsea Mitschele, has participated in Miles for Matheny every year. This year Chelsea and her husband Matthew created a Team Jaime page on the … Continue reading

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Riding high

In August 2011, Daniel Mollino was in Teaneck, NJ, making repairs to some overhead lines for the cable company he worked for when he fell about 20 feet, suffering a traumatic brain injury. He was rushed to Hackensack University Medical … Continue reading

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The bottom line

The Fat Bottom Girls Biking Club is back for a second year at Miles for Matheny. Last year, four members rode the 25-mile route, and two members did the 10-mile ride. “What I liked best about the event was its … Continue reading

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Special guest

Patrick Scaglione is very proud of Somerset County, NJ. The director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders likes to point out that Somerset “is recognized as one of the premier counties in the country,” and one of his primary goals … Continue reading

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Transition in wound care

In January 1987, Gaila Call, a registered nurse, had relocated to New Jersey from New England. “I was pregnant,” she recalls, “and I couldn’t do any lifting. So the nursing agency recommended Matheny because the personal care assistants take care … Continue reading

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Showcasing special art

“We couldn’t be happier to have Matheny open this exhibit,” said Geri Horn, Morris Museum trustee. “You have set the bar very high.” The occasion was the opening reception for “Access-ABILITY,” a series of exhibitions the museum is presenting this … Continue reading

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