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Annual Ice Cream Social Made for a Sweet Day at Runnells Specialized Hospital
By Runnells Specialized Hospital
9/16/2009


The Berkeley Heights Lions Club generously sponsored the hospital-wide Ice Cream Social at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County. Members of the Lions, including Adrian Basili of Gillette (left), scooped and served the favorite summer treat. Volunteers including Barbara McMahon of New Providence (right) helped out.

Any individual or group interested in volunteering at RUNNELLS should contact the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-771-5847. RUNNELLS is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights.


Photo above: The Berkeley Heights Lions Club generously sponsored the hospital-wide Ice Cream Social at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County. Members of the Lions, including Adrian Basili of Gillette (left), scooped and served the favorite summer treat. Volunteers including Barbara McMahon of New Providence (right) helped out. Any individual or group interested in volunteering at RUNNELLS should contact the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-771-5847. RUNNELLS is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights.

Photo courtesy of Runnells Specialized Hospital



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