Friends & Neighbors
Is committed to facilitating the growth of friendship, to providing a forum for enhancing the intellectual and the cultural interests of its membership, as well as to offering financial support to local individuals and community organizations.
Please note that the F&N meeting for November has been changed to Thursday, November 12.
Please carpool to the meeting if possible.
Crafts 2026
President November 2026
President Ginny Chiller(201)-341-6596 It's my favorite time of year! Hoodies, cardigans, hot chocolate, and the leaves turning beautiful colors. We are launching our website. If you misplace the newsletter or need to check an event, you will be able to get...
VP/Program Chair November 2026
VP/Program Chair Kathleen Prystash (973)-216-5442 Our President, Ginny, will speak about the Blue Star families. Then we will switch to two artists that are members of Friends and Neighbors. Julie Wane and Zena Forte.
Book Group November 2026
President JoAnne Ciccone (973)-691-5957 Bonnie Schroeder (908)-269-5636 The Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Hafner Hall. Rachel Holz will be leading the discussion of "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb".
Community Service November 2026
Co-Chairs Linda Trent (908)-852-3964 Kathy Maier (814)-553-5249 Happy November F&N Members. Thanks so much for your generous FP donations you all gave for the local Food Pantries at the October 7th F&N meeting. We are asking for Hygiene products at our November 12...
Crafts November 2026
Co-Chairs Carolyn Toale (908)-850-3843 Mary Locke (862)-322-9308 The Crafts Group meets every Tuesday from 10 am – 2 pm at Hafner Hall. Anyone interested in joining us, please come and bring your lunch. On Wednesday, November 4, at our regular Friends & Neighbors...
Dinner Belle November 2026
Chairperson Amy Petrie 908-269-5582 Do you feel a little low? Things to do but cannot go? Need a dinner, or some help? Just call up your Dinner Belle! Just call Amy Petrie 908-269-5582
Fund Distribution November 2026
Chairperson Candy Church (973)-534-7145 The Fund Distribution Committee finds worthy charities to give our money to each year. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Candy. If you have a charity that you would like to have included, please email...
Lunch Bunch November 2026
Co- Chairs Linda Tunick (973)-479-4489 Barbara Racich (201)-655-0470 Lunch Bunch will be at St. Moritz in Sparta on Thursday November 19. We will have our own private room which seats up to 20 comfortably, so please get back to Barbara Racich 201-655-0470 or Linda...
Mah Jongg November 2026
Co- Chairs Candy Church (908)-684-5502 Linda Tunick (973)-479-4489 Mahjong will be played in Hafner Hall only on Wednesday November 18 due to the elections and the holiday. Mahjong is also available on Thursday nights starting at 6:30 pm at Hafner Hall. The...
Membership November 2026
Chairperson Barbara Sosa (973)-945-3801 Helen Proske (908)-684-3360 Florence Pogois (908)-347-8578 Jane McKeever (973-459-2439) Our 2026-2027 Directory was distributed to the members that attended the September luncheon. They will also be available at the October...
Newsletter November 2026
Chairperson Joyce McMahon (cell: (973)-768-6982 Our newsletter runs throughout the year. The next panther deadline is Tuesday, October 29 for the November 2026 newsletter. Please email your article to c339@optonline.net For those members who do not live in Panther...
Scholarship November 2026
Chairperson Terrie Newbold (908)-269-5818 Scholarship’s September 21 meeting was to continue revising our Scholarship Application. We hope to change dates to summit the application, knowing some schools will not have all our requirements ready by that date. We...
Shop Rite Cards November 2026
Chairperson Sylvia Dunlap (908)-852-2943 Shop Rite gift cards available for purchase at the monthly meeting and at Hafner Hall on Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm. Friends and Neighbors receive a 5% percent discount on these cards and this amount is added to our Fund...
Sunshine Programs November 2026
Chairperson Kathy Miller (908)-852-5251 “Caring Calls” wanted. Please call me if you know someone who needs our caring support for an illness, sympathy, or thinking of you. I will send a card on behalf of F&N. Unused cards are always appreciated. Thank...
The Foodies November 2026
Co- Chairs Terrie Newbold (908)-892-6474 Kathy Maier (814)-553-5249 Foodies will meet at Helen Proske’s 9 Oriole Thursday, November 19 ,12:30. An email will be sent out the beginning of November with details.
President October 2026
President Ginny Chiller(201)-341-6596 October is my favorite month. The fall colors of the leaves, wearing sweaters & hoodies, and my grandsons' football games on Friday night. For anyone interested, you can join our group anytime during the year. We meet September...
VP/Program Chair October 2026
Co-Chairs JoAnne Ciccone (973)-691-5957 Bonnie Schroeder (908)-269-5636 The Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Hafner Hall. Annette Sadloski will be leading the discussion of "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali.
Community Service October 2026
Co-Chairs Linda Trent (908-852-3964) Kathy Maier (814-553-5249) HAPPY OCTOBER F&N MEMBERS Hope you are enjoying the fresh crisp smell of the autumn air. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS ~ We will be collecting Thanksgiving canned veggies, fruits & stuffing mixes which will be...
Crafts October 2026
Co-Chairs Carolyn Toale(908)-850-3843 Mary Locke(862)-322-9308 The crafters continue to meet at Hafner Hall on Tuesdays from 10 to 2. We plan to have a table at most of our Friends & Neighbors monthly meetings. We also hope to have a table at the American Legion...
Dinner Belle October 2026
Chairperson Amy Petrie 908-269-5582 Do you feel a little low? Things to do but cannot go? Need a dinner, or some help? Just call up your Dinner Belle! Just call Amy Petrie 908-269-5582