This past Thursday, Heather Thompson (pictured) and Maria Sinopoli of Table to Table spoke to the Paramus Rotary Club about the organization’s work rescuing fresh, nutritious surplus food from large events and delivering it directly to local pantries, shelters, and community agencies. They outlined how this effort reduces food waste while supporting families facing food insecurity throughout our region.

They reviewed Table to Table’s growth since its founding in 1999 and shared their vision for expanding food‑rescue capacity in the years ahead. Heather, the organization’s Executive Director, noted that their refrigerated trucks and volunteers now rescue the equivalent of more than 25 million meals annually, ensuring high‑quality food reaches neighbors who need it most.

Bingo at the Veterans Home

This past Monday, Rotarians Chip Philibosian, Debbie Cibelli, Dan Mecca, Maria Palumbo, Elizabeth Spaeth and committee chairman Ed Lang, along with Maria’s friend Olga Sudakova, ran Bingo at the New Jersey Veterans Home. It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with these great Americans, and fun was had by all.

Please join us next time on Monday, December 14 at 2:00 PM at One Veterans Way, Paramus. Please RSVP to Ed Lang at granted44@verizon.net.

Earlier this month, I had the chance to perform at the iconic PAT’S BAR in Mt. Arlington as I gear up for my appearance at our upcoming Paramus Rotary Comedy Night. I’ll be trying to hold my own on stage alongside Borgata headliners Billy Garan and Gemini — two absolute pros who always deliver.

With less than two weeks to go, now is the perfect time to grab your tickets for Comedy Night at the Paramus Woman’s Club on November 13th. Tickets can be purchased via Venmo @ParamusRotaryClub or by bringing a check to Thursday’s meeting.

It’s going to be a BLAST — PLEASE join us!For questions or more information, contact Kevin Shanman at 201‑906‑1177.We hope to see you there!

Holiday Sip & Shop Fundraiser Sun, Dec 6 • 1–5 PM • American Legion, Westwood

Shop local vendors, enjoy refreshments, and kick off the holidays with us.

Vendors: Email nextstepchiropractic@gmail.com or call (201) 723‑8385 to reserve a table.Wine Donations: A bottle contribution is greatly appreciated.

Thanks to Lisa McCrea, Regina Georges, Maria Polombo, and Eddie Condello for making this happen.

Join us and help spread the word — a great afternoon of community and holiday cheer awaits.