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Hitting the right notes

“That was fun!” That comment by a Matheny adult resident pretty much summed up the feeling of Matheny students and patients after the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo’s hour-long afternoon concert on Sunday, April 19.  Florian Schantz is 12 years old … Continue reading

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Cycling for support

When Stephen and Lurdes Mauriello’s son, Danny, was diagnosed with a rare heart disease called Long QT syndrome, the couple was told he would probably not live to see his first birthday. Danny lived until age six, and when he … Continue reading

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‘This is where Sara fits in’

Twelve-year-old Sara Hoffman was enrolled in The Matheny School in September 2013, and her parents, Barbara and Jeff Hoffman of Califon, “feel so blessed that she’s able to attend. We absolutely love the school.” To demonstrate their appreciation, the Hoffmans … Continue reading

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Brightening up the workplace

Several years ago, Tim Peters, president of Peapack, NJ-based Tim Peters and Company and MedActionPlan.com LLC, purchased a painting by one of Matheny’s Arts Access artists at a silent auction. “Everyone who comes into the office loves the picture and … Continue reading

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‘Teachers Who Rock’

Matheny School teacher Dawn Williams was one of 22 New Jersey teachers honored at Greater Media New Jersey radio stations’ “Teachers Who Rock” awards dinner, held March 31 at Casa Bianca in Oak Ridge, NJ. The teachers were greeted by Dan … Continue reading

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Training future healthcare professionals

As physical therapy students from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School rotated through stations, experiencing everything from wheelchair maneuverability to adapted physical education, they absorbed a sense of appreciation for the challenges facing people with developmental disabilities. The occasion was the students’ … Continue reading

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Young runners

The Kids Fun Run at Miles for Matheny is designed for the youngest racing enthusiasts. The event consists of four sprints for children, ages 3 to 10, divided by age category. Everyone is a winner, though, as all Fun Run participants … Continue reading

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Support for Full Circle

Matheny’s Arts Access Program has received a $10,000 grant for Arts Engagement in American Communities from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will support Full Circle, the Arts Access Program’s annual celebration, which will be held this … Continue reading

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Cycle through the countryside

Cycle through the beautiful Somerset Hills of New Jersey to support all the programs and services that enhance the lives of children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. The 18th annual Miles for Matheny will be held on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Registration is open!

Online registration is now open for the 18th annual Miles for Matheny, our fundraiser and community event being held Sunday, May 31, at Liberty Park in downtown Peapack, NJ. Log onto  www.milesformatheny.org  to register for one or more events and … Continue reading

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