PARSIPPANY — Parsippany was abuzz last week as members of the NJ Sharing Network and Morris County Organ Transplant Group prepped specialized pizza boxes and coffee sleeves for Donate Life Month this April.

The new initiative for NJ Sharing Network, #SaveNJlives, lists the number of waitlisted patients by community.  Several area pizzerias and coffee shops are participating in this program to spread awareness about organ donation.

Members of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills stopped by to make a financial donation to the NJ Sharing Network Foundation go continue their life saving message.

Morris County Pizzerias and Coffee Shops Participating in SaveNJLives:

-Anthony’s Pizzeria in Rockaway
-Bagel City Grille in Morris Plains
– Pasquales in Boonton
-Top of the Park in Boonton
– Bensi in Denville
– Annabella’s Pizza in Parsippany
– Annabella’s II in Morris Plains
– PowderMart in Morris
– Swiss Chalet in Morristown
– The Daily Joe in Boonton
– Avellino’s Pizza & Grille in East Hanover
– Guiletta & Romeo Pizzeria in East Hanover
– Sunset Luncheonette in Denville
– The Pasta Shop in Denville
– Casa D Pizza in Denville
– Jimmy Tomato’s in Denville
– Beignets in Denville
– Dante’s of Denville in Denville
– Denville Bagels in Denville
– Denville Mart/BP in Denville
– Natures EnerQi in Denville
– The 53 Grill in Denville
– Denville Pizzeria in Denville
– Il Torrente in Denville
– Mancino’s in Denville

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser is Saturday, May 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Powder Mill Estates – Route 10 West at 21 Southwood Drive. This multi-member sale is expected to include Lenox and other collectibles, Hess trains, household goods, toys, kids’ items, books and other treasures. Something for everyone!  The money raised will go towards the club’s many activities. Support the Woman’s Club by helping us help others.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   The April General Meeting is on Monday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m., at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Dr. Parsippany. All area women are welcome.  For more information call Cathy at (973)984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, click here for website, or follow us on our FaceBook page.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany is going green this April in support of National Donate Life Month to bring awareness to organ and tissue donation.  One organ donor can save eight lives and one tissue donor can restore health to over 75 people.  Thirteen people in Parsippany are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants.

Members of the Morris County Multi-Organ Transplant Group teamed up with Venture Crew 890, Boy Scout Troop 72 and NJ Sharing Network to tie green ribbons around town.  They started off at the main Branch of the Parsippany Public Library on Friday, April 6 along with Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano.

The transplant group would like to thank all the participants, including the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs and K-Kids, for their support in promoting organ donation in Parsippany this month.

New Jersey Sharing Network is the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organ and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant.

Members of the Morris County group have had kidney, heart, liver, lung, pancreas and tissue/bone transplants, are on the wait list, have donated and family.

The group regularly meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Community Room in the Parsippany Police Station Complex.  New members are always welcome. Please call ahead in case of schedule changes.

The next meeting is Wednesday, May 2 and the program for the evening is a Roundtable Discussion on Heart Transplantation.  

For more information on the Morris County group contact Nick at (973) 984-6966 or e-mail the group at mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com

For more information on the NJ Sharing Network by clicking here or call (908) 516-5400.

MORRIS COUNTY — Come and join Rotary District 7470 for their 2018 “Rotary Walks” fundraiser.

Join the Rotary Club as they walk and raise pledges for St. Hubert’s Animal Rescue, Barnyard Sanctuary and Raptors Trust.  50% of all pledges will go one of these charities of your choice, while the other 50% can go to your own non-profit or local Rotary Club.

Make a pledge or join us for “Rotary Walks,” a 5K morning stroll through the beautiful Loantaka Brook Reservation (Kitchell Road entrance) on Sunday,May 6 at 9:00 a.m.

For more information, or to make a tax-deductible donation, click here.

Remember, “Everybody Talks, But Rotary Walks”, to make our world a better place, one step at a time!

Sponsored by  – Live the Lake, Hanover Marriott, Hanover Manor, Provident Bank, Shoprite-Glass Gardens

PARSIPPANY — It’s a known fact that the Irish know how to party. On a bright, sunny afternoon in March, the McGinley family hosted a party for over 150 close friends and family. The McGinley’s host this party every year!

Farmingdale Drive was closed to the public and the party extended from the front yard of the McGinley’s onto Farmingdale Drive.

The party started with an inflatable outside bar, completely stocked. Then the Morris County Police Pipes and Drums performed walking up Farmingdale Drive, and ended with a special 83rd birthday song for Ella Hayles better known as “Mema.”

After the Pipes and Drums then Mike Miscel’s One Man Party Band entertained as well as a local artist, Caricatures by Steve Nyman and then some great magic for all by Silly Willy.

The food was plentiful, all Irish treats. The favorite was Irish cabbage lasagna amongst Shepherd’s pie, Irish Bacon & Cabbage, Beef & Guinness Stew, Watercress Soup with Whiskey Cream and Baked Codfish with Irish Cheese Crust.

Only the Irish closed the street, invite over 150 friends that came and enjoyed the music, food and entertainment.

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PARSIPPANY — Free blood pressure checks, advice on prevention and preparedness, low cost on-site eye exams, free chiropractic and fall risk screenings were just a few of the many offerings for Parsippany residents at the fourth annual community-wide health fair held at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road, on Saturday, March 24.

Participants were offered a wide variety of free services, ranging from cancer screenings to helpful tips on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness, compliments of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association.

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Participating exhibitors included:
–Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department: Literature and advice about EMS, pest control, general information, questions & answers.
-St. Clare’s Hospital:  Free blood pressure checks, fall risk screenings, ambulance with EMT personnel, general information, Q&A;
-Source of Health:  Free chiropractic consultation and spinal pre-screening;
-American Red Cross:  Information and advice about first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness;
-Garden State Chiropractic Society: Information and advice of chiropractic care. Free spinal screening.
-Parsippany Fire Prevention:  Information, safety tips, literature;
-American Cancer Society:  Information about cancer screenings;
-Community Blood Services:  Full blood drive, blood pressure check, blood type ID.
-Optical Academy:  Discounted eye exams and eyewear