Regency Centers is busy filling rental spaces in their upcoming Chimney Rock Shopping Center, located at the newly - constructed intersection of Chimney Rock Road, Frontier Road and Route 22.

Already committed to leasing space are Whole Foods, The Container Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Nordstrom Rack.  

We enthusiastically welcome these businesses and can't wait to see who else joins!

The plan has plazas and separate buildings located on either side of Chimney Rock Road.  See the detailed plans and interesting marketing data about our area at: 
http://www.regencycenters.com/uploads/060786-mb.pdf

​When you start to live in the land of "Mom or Dad need some help" you are introduced to a whole host of issues you never considered before. Do you need a break from the anxiety of worrying about falls or dementia or failing eyesight?  Having an incredible program like the Adult Day Center located at the VNA of Somerset Hills building on Mount Airy in Basking Ridge is a blessing and a relief!

Members of the day program (open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) are treated to a warm and stimulating environment, with daily activities running the gamut from music therapy to visits from Morristown Museum and the Somerset Country Environmental Center to singers and crafts and more. Local residents and businesses join the members during "Days of Caring" to spend time talking and playing games, and local garden clubs bring floral projects and friendly faces, reinforcing the lively and warm-hearted environment the program staff create. Outdoor activities in the garden complement the bright and cheery interior for seasonal enjoyment.

​Conveniently located just off the 287 exit, the program is able to take advantage of the excellent nursing and caregiver staff of the VNA of Somerset Hills. Mid-day medications can be given by a VNA nurse, monthly health monitoring of blood pressure and pulse are provided, and optional services of Home Health Aid-assisted showering and podiatrist services can be added. Unburdening the family of these tasks alone to qualified professionals is a huge stress reliever!

Former Basking Ridge resident Mary Beth Cooney made an exciting and meaningful change when she accepted the position of Executive Director for Creature Comfort Pet Therapy (CCPT) in January of this year.  Taking over the day-to-day operation from founders Annie Murphy and Joan Baer has been a whirlwind!

In its short five year existence, CCPT has grown from a great idea to a busy organization that certifies human/pet therapy teams and provides dependable, caring therapy volunteers to local hospitals, nursing homes, schools, veteran and disabled facilities, colleges and even Newark Airport. The therapy animals bring comfort and peace to people in need, and the non-profit provides testing and certification and insurance for practical needs.

A Champagne Brunch with Silent Auction, a major fundraiser for the non-profit, will be held this month on October 23 at Brooklake Country Club. Tickets and donations can be purchased on their website at www.ccpettherapy.org.

This is one more great charity to support in our community!