Speakers

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides free legal assistance to residents of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties experiencing poverty including seniors, persons lving with a disabiliy and persons experiencing homelessness. 

Anna Villa-Bager is the President and Director of Marble Jam Kids. Marble Jam is a nonprofit organiation and center for the arts and enrichment located in Hackensack. Anna manages the operatios of the organization and is responsible for program development and fundraising. She is career planning certified and offers students a genuine and realistic perspective regarding career choices and mastering life skills necessary for success. 

Durante Physical Therapy is a family owned Therapy practice started by two brothers, Mike and Chris, born and raised in Paramus. Dr. Mike Durante is an experienced clinician with sensational hands-on skills paired with specific exercises to enhance rehabilitation, recovery and discover new limits. Dr. Chris Durante is a high energy clinician who excels at combining unique, hands-on skills to align/orient your body prior to prescribing individualized exercise programs to re-teach proper movement patterns. 

 

 

Eric Nadel is a dedicated agent with Transworld Business Advisors who specializes in guiding clients through the complex journey of buying and selling businesses. Over the years he has helped many businesses around the world with the buying and selling process ensuring their client's confidentiality every step of the way. His mission is to help his clients achieve their business goals with confidence. 

Operation K9 Beethoven is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting Veterans who are living with PTSD and other mental health challenges. Recognizing the profound impact that service dogs can have on mental well being the organization provides rescued trained psychciatric service dogs at no cost to Veterans. Operation K9 Beethoven is driven by the mission to improve the lives of Veternas through the companionship and support of a service dog. 

Donna and Len are going to speak about the library's successes over the years and their plans for the future. They are looking forward to this presentation since it is National Library Week. 

Judith Turner and her Editor Elizabeth Waters Murray will be our guests. Judith will be speaking about her recent book You Are Never Alone - Hugs from Heaven. This book is composed of compelling and inspirational true stories of hope, love, peace, suffering, healing and joy - told through experiences with Guardian Angels. This uplifting work contains real-life, fascinating experiences shared by ordinary people about signs they received from loved ones who have passed away. 

Breana Penzenik is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist at The Valley Hospital in Paramus. With a passion for translating evidence-based nutrition into practical, everyday guidance she works closely with patients empowering them to achieve their wellness goals. Breanna has a particular focus on preventive care, chronic disease management and helping individuals foster lifelong healthy habits. 

James Shope is The Assistant Extension Specialist in Climate Services from the Department of Environmental Sciences, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Stations at Rutgers University. He is an applied climatologist who is doing a lot of work in the urban heat mapping arena in New Jersey. 

Pascack Historical Society Revolutionary War historian will speak about battles founght in Bergen County during the Revolutionary War.

 

rstevenson88@optimum.net

201-819-0172 

Applied Climatologist Dr. James Shope will speak about the importance of Urban Heat Mapping, a system that maps the hottest neighborhoods in communities across the United States and internationally to better understand the urban heat island effect.

jbs284@envsci@rutgers.edu

Tel: 848-932-6731

Bergen Volunteers' (BV) volunteer-driven, direct-assistance programs support vulnerable seniors, at-risk youth, and families in need. BV offers civic leadership development training to local teens and professionals. BV also engages individuals and businesses with networking and local community service opportunities.

Debbie Corwin

Director of Development and Communications

dcorwin@bergenvolunteers

201-489-1952

bergenvolunteers.org