As we age, our bodies tend to deteriorate, which can lead to a variety of problems; our eyes are no exception. In fact, nearly 29 million Americans suffer from some form of eye disease caused by age. Please join us as Dr. Sebastian Lesniak M.D from Matossian Eye Associates discusses the 3 most common forms… Continue reading "WEBINAR – The Aging Eye"
Finances can be complex and many people have a hard time navigating this complexity. From budgeting, to credit, to retirement; there are some many aspects related to financial wellbeing that it can be overwhelming. Please join us as Larry Metzler from the Society for Financial Awareness helps guide us through the many challenges of financial… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Getting Fiscally Fit"
Do you want to visit the Pinelands National Reserve but you’re afraid you might get lost or stuck down a sandy trail? There are numerous historic sites, lost towns, nature centers and monuments you can still visit entirely by paved road. Join Andrew Anderson from the Double Trouble Village State Historic Site for a virtual… Continue reading "WEBINAR – A Pinelands Road Trip"
For generations, people accepted their loved ones as "becoming senile" as part of the normal aging process. However, we now know that senility is really the manifestation of a deeper condition called dementia. In fact, most people who suffer from dementia actually suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Please join the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia"
Many children in New Jersey require special services when it comes to education and one way of ensuring those special services are obtained is through an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). That process can take months or even a couple years based on each student's specific circumstances. However, there are a variety of tools and services… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Before the IEP"
When we think of gardening, we often think of the all the preparatory work that comes in the Spring, but what we do in the Fall to "cleanup", can have a dramatic impact. In fact, some of our traditional routines may no longer be the best practices for a healthy and biodiverse yard. In this… Continue reading "WEBINAR – New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup"
So much of our personal information is available online and we often unknowingly put more and more of it out there. It is oftentimes sold to different companies for advertising or data mining, but it can also be used by scammers or identity thieves for more nefarious purposes. Please join Patricia Tamburelli from the NJ… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Protecting Your Personal Information in Today’s Digital World"
Many forms of Latin music can trace their origins to Cuba and are a core part of Cubania (Cuban national identity). As Cubans emigrated to the United States, they brought their love of music with them, especially to Hudson County, New Jersey. While many histories of Cuban and Latin music are focused on New York… Continue reading "VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – A Century of Cuban Music in New Jersey"
Genealogy research can take us to a variety of places and while it would be nice if all the records we need were located in one place, sadly that is not the case. While vital records can be usually accessed at the state level, there are so many more records that are available locally that… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Genealogy at the Local Repository: Utilizing Local Libraries and Historical Societies"
No genealogist works their way through their family history without coming across the challenges of what looks like a dead end: no records, no obvious next step, unidentified parents and more. Please join us as professional genealogist Judy Nimer Muhn talks about the tools, techniques, and ways of thinking of professional genealogists to find ways… Continue reading "WEBINAR – No Dead Ends: Finding Your Way Through Family Roadblocks"
Paying for college can be a complex and confusing process, from finding scholarships, to applying for financial aid, to determining which student loans are the best fit. Jamillah Barker from The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will help to clear the confusion through their Financial Aid Information Session. This session will provide useful information on… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Financial Aid Information Session"
When people hear genealogy, they often think of vital records (birth, marriage, and death). However, there are troves of other documents that can help, especially when vital records are missing or the information in them is minimal or vague. One such group of records are land records. Land records can be a genealogical goldmine for… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Researching New Jersey Land Records Online"
