Monthly Archives: September 2014

Smart cookies

Posted on September 30, 2014 by dlevine

Students in Matheny’s Adult Services program are hard at work, creating decorative cookie mixes that will be displayed in mason jars. The filled mason jars will be sold at an internal fundraising event to support Matheny’s self-sustaining community garden. The … Continue reading →

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Ceramics in the park

Posted on September 25, 2014 by dlevine

A collection of functional pottery and sculpture works made by Matheny students and patients was exhibited at Peapack-Gladstone’s annual Art in the Park event, held Sunday, September 14, in Peapack’s Liberty Park. Two of the Matheny ceramic artists, Dion Alston and … Continue reading →

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Balancing act

Posted on September 23, 2014 by dlevine

Cindy LaBar, Matheny’s director of physical therapy, is also the parent of a child with a disability. Her eight-year-old daughter Hannah was born with a rare chromosome anomaly. LaBar’s experience with Hannah has helped her understand “what families of our students … Continue reading →

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Volunteers welcome

Posted on September 18, 2014 by dlevine

Although the calendar still says summer, there is a fall feel in the air. The Matheny School is back in session, and adult patients have begun class schedules. Evening and weekend recreation activities are open to all registered volunteers who … Continue reading →

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End of summer celebration

Posted on September 16, 2014 by dlevine

The annual Matheny Picnic is a day when students and patients can get together with family and friends to enjoy a stress-free day of visiting and recreation, along with a barbeque buffet prepared by Matheny’s culinary staff. Fortunately, the weather … Continue reading →

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Investment in education

Posted on September 11, 2014 by dlevine

Students at the Matheny School face special challenges, but that doesn’t stop them from finding the satisfaction that comes from helping others. The Roosevelt Elementary School in New Brunswick, NJ, is located in a low-income area, with many of its … Continue reading →

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Summer buddies

Posted on September 9, 2014 by dlevine

“This has been really fun!” That’s how one student from Long Valley Middle School described his weekly visits to Matheny this summer. About 14 LVMS students have been coming to Matheny once a week since July in an initiative started by … Continue reading →

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Taking the ‘Plunge’

Posted on September 4, 2014 by dlevine

Every semester, Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, conducts a day-long community service project for all incoming students. It’s called Community Plunge, and it offers students the opportunity to explore communities around the college by volunteering for one day. Matheny is … Continue reading →

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Arts Access at the Grounds for Sculpture

Posted on September 2, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny’s Arts Access Program will have a visual art exhibit, “Reflections,” on display at the Grounds for Sculpture in Trenton from September 21 through November 2. A special reception at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, will feature live performances … Continue reading →

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