Author Archives: dlevine

Arts Access at J&J IT

Posted on June 4, 2012 by dlevine

More than 50 works of art created by 20 Arts Access artists will be on display from June 6 through the end of October at the Johnson & Johnson Information Technology Building at 1003 Route 202 North in Raritan, NJ. … Continue reading →

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Rewarding return to nursing

Posted on June 1, 2012 by dlevine

In June 2005, Judy Hahn, RN, began work as a per diem nurse at Matheny after a hiatus of 12 years from nursing. At first, the Long Valley, NJ, resident admits that, “I didn’t know if I could do it.” Her … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by dlevine

The Somerset County Special Olympics is a very special competition for Matheny students and adult patients. Family members and volunteers from the community gather at the Bridgewater-Raritan athletic field to cheer on the athletes in both track and field events. … Continue reading →

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On display at UMDNJ

Posted on May 29, 2012 by dlevine

The toughest part of facilitating, says Esther Tanahashi, is “learning how to communicate with the artist.” Tanahashi is a facilitator in the arts program at the Wellness, Art & Enrichment (WAE) Center of Jewish Services for the Developmentally Disabled of … Continue reading →

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Hitting a home run

Posted on May 29, 2012 by dlevine

“I just like to see them happy.” That’s how Adam Lewis of Bernardsville, NJ, described the experience of playing an adapted baseball game with students from Matheny. Lewis is a member of the Somerset Hills Little League, which hosted Matheny … Continue reading →

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Kaleidoscope cares

Posted on May 24, 2012 by dlevine

For the past several years, Kaleidoscope Hair & Body Artistry in Basking Ridge, NJ, has donated hair and beauty services to Matheny students and patients during the afternoon of the annual Matheny Prom. This year, Kaleidoscope brought something extra—a check for $361, … Continue reading →

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Community gardening

Posted on May 23, 2012 by dlevine

As part of the company’s Community Works Day program, a group of volunteers from Goldman Sachs recently spent a day at Matheny sprucing up the grounds—adding topsoil in the garden in front of the main building, planting shrubs, putting mulch in … Continue reading →

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‘Fire and Ice’

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dlevine

The theme of this year’s Matheny Prom was “Fire and Ice,” but the fire quickly melted the ice as students, adult patients, staff members, families and friends from the community took to the dance floor at The Skylands in Randolph, NJ.  Tim McLoone, … Continue reading →

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Singing the hits

Posted on May 21, 2012 by dlevine

Medleys of songs from Lady Gaga and Adele, along with Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” were among the selections performed by the Matheny choirs at their spring concerts held May 9 and 10 in the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center. … Continue reading →

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A mother’s gratitude

Posted on May 18, 2012 by dlevine

Accepting the presidency of The Friends of Matheny is, to Liz Geraghty, a way of giving back to an organization that has provided her and her family security and peace of mind. Geraghty’s daughter Bozena was born with Cornelia de … Continue reading →

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