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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED STORY COME TO THE FAIR! JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR TO CELEBRATE HOSPITAL CENTENNIAL Saint Peter's University Hospital will continue to celebrate its Centennial with a fireworks extravaganza at the "Just for the Health of It" fair in New Brunswick. The health fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, in Buccleuch Park, located across the street from the hospital on Easton Avenue, New Brunswick. Fireworks will light up the night sky at approximately 8:15 p.m., culminating a day of fun and games. The event is the latest to mark the milestone year. The hospital kicked off its Centennial year in March by celebrating the birth of the 20 children born on the anniversary of the day the hospital was incorporated 100 years ago. The hospital held a prayer service attended by hospital employees and other members of the Saint Peter's family days later. During the service, the Most Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, reminisced about how the hospital's mission today is rooted in the vision of Msgr. James O'Grady, who during his tenure as pastor of Saint Peter's Church in New Brunswick, advocated for the opening of a hospital that would serve the poor of the city. WHAT: "JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT" FAIR WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008. A DAY OF GAMES, LIVE BANDS, EXHIBITIONS, FACE PAINTING, RIDES AND A FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA THAT BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 8:15 PM. WHERE: BUCCLEUCH PARK, ACROSS FROM SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 254 EASTON AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901 TIME: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM CONTACT: 732-221-9727 The Buccleuch Park health fair launches the hospital's community celebrations of its Centennial. In addition to the fireworks, the fair will feature a 3K Walk & Run, nutrition clinics, health exhibitors, a Sports Zone, and an entertainment line-up that includes the Jerseybased VooDudes and Big Orange Cone. In addition to the various community celebrations, the hospital will continue to mark this milestone in service throughout the year by sponsoring projects. These range from a school art poster contest to the participation of employees and their families in walks to generate awareness about heart health, premature births, arthritis, and breast cancer. The hospital is co-sponsoring the walks in cooperation with each event's parent organization, the American Heart Association, the March of Dimes, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation. UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS A COSMETIC AFFAIR Plastic Surgery Seminar A pannel of four experts will discuss plastic surgery techniques. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Refreshments will be served. Please call 732-741-0970 for more information. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINAR THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Free information on The Program for Life®, a multidisciplinary approach to weight-loss for morbidly obese individuals. For more information and to preregister, call 973-437-8020. STROKE AWARENESS WEEK Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center FOR MEN ONLY Spend some time learning about adolescent development and strengthening the bond between both of you. FATHER & SON PROGRAM SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Cost is $20 per child; parents attend free. Call 800-334-0699 to pre-register. THE SAINT PETER'S FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GOLF OUTING MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 FORSGATE COUNTRY CLUB Benefiting the Pediatric Emergency Department Registration begins at 7:00 AM Shotgun start: 8:00 AM Call 732-745-8542 for more information. SAVE THE DATE AFTERNOONS WITH YOUR KIDS Spend a few hours learning about adolescent development and strengthening the bond between you and you children. FATHER & SON PROGRAM SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM