June 2nd 2012
Scottish Games
Bonnie Brae Campus, Liberty Corner, NJ
June 9th 2012
Bonnie Brae Polo Classic
Fieldview Farm, Pittstown, NJ
September 24th 2012
Bonnie Brae Golf Classic
Plainfield Country Club, Edison, NJ
Monday, April 16, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pet Therapy Benefits Bonnie Brae Students
Pet Therapy Benefits Bonnie Brae Students
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, of Madison, has been offering therapy dog visits at Bonnie Brae since 2009. The volunteers from “St. Hubert’s Paws for People Program” visit Bonnie Brae three times each month. Staff clinician Victor Swenson introduced the program to the residents of Metcalf Cottage in 2009, and the program was expanded this year to include students from all three Bonnie Brae schools--New Rec, Pace, and the Main School.
Clinician Erin Reyhan said, “Each time a therapy animal interacts with a student, a positive effect can be seen. The therapy provides a short escape from the difficult reality our students live with, and also allows the students to interact closely with the dog handlers, offering valuable opportunities to work on their own communication and social skills. Additionally, we have been able to reach some of our more difficult students through the affection, support, and love that only a dog or venomous tree frog can offer.” Thanks to Victor Swenson, Erin Reyhan and Debra Gennaria for all their hard work on this outstanding and valuable project.
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, of Madison, has been offering therapy dog visits at Bonnie Brae since 2009. The volunteers from “St. Hubert’s Paws for People Program” visit Bonnie Brae three times each month. Staff clinician Victor Swenson introduced the program to the residents of Metcalf Cottage in 2009, and the program was expanded this year to include students from all three Bonnie Brae schools--New Rec, Pace, and the Main School.
Clinician Erin Reyhan said, “Each time a therapy animal interacts with a student, a positive effect can be seen. The therapy provides a short escape from the difficult reality our students live with, and also allows the students to interact closely with the dog handlers, offering valuable opportunities to work on their own communication and social skills. Additionally, we have been able to reach some of our more difficult students through the affection, support, and love that only a dog or venomous tree frog can offer.” Thanks to Victor Swenson, Erin Reyhan and Debra Gennaria for all their hard work on this outstanding and valuable project.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Field of Flags
9/11 Field of Flags
Event focuses on Remembrance, Respect and Recognition
Bonnie Brae will mark the ten year anniversary of 9/11 with a tribute to our local veterans, first responders, and those families who lost loved ones in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Bonnie Brae students have been busy covering the large front field of the campus with flags, staking one flag for each of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Many of the students residing at Bonnie Brae have only vague memories of the attacks, and some were too young to remember the day at all. School Principal Donna Crane and Coach Tom Melvin felt this was a positive way to educate the students about the day, while paying respect to our local veterans, first responders, as well as families that lost loved ones that day ten years ago.
Additionally, a luncheon will be held on campus September 9th. Invited guests will include the Basking Ridge Fire Department, Liberty Corner Fire Department and Rescue Squad, as well as local veterans residing at the Lyons Veterans facility across the street from Bonnie Brae. Principal Crane reflected: “The field of flags is a wonderful way to mark the occasion and pay our respects to those who continue to put their lives on the line to protect our community.” The flags will be displayed on the field for the next three weeks, and will be visible from Valley Road, the main street that passes in front of the 100 acre campus in Bernards Township.
Event focuses on Remembrance, Respect and Recognition
Bonnie Brae will mark the ten year anniversary of 9/11 with a tribute to our local veterans, first responders, and those families who lost loved ones in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Bonnie Brae students have been busy covering the large front field of the campus with flags, staking one flag for each of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Many of the students residing at Bonnie Brae have only vague memories of the attacks, and some were too young to remember the day at all. School Principal Donna Crane and Coach Tom Melvin felt this was a positive way to educate the students about the day, while paying respect to our local veterans, first responders, as well as families that lost loved ones that day ten years ago.
Additionally, a luncheon will be held on campus September 9th. Invited guests will include the Basking Ridge Fire Department, Liberty Corner Fire Department and Rescue Squad, as well as local veterans residing at the Lyons Veterans facility across the street from Bonnie Brae. Principal Crane reflected: “The field of flags is a wonderful way to mark the occasion and pay our respects to those who continue to put their lives on the line to protect our community.” The flags will be displayed on the field for the next three weeks, and will be visible from Valley Road, the main street that passes in front of the 100 acre campus in Bernards Township.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
A Garden Grows at the Brae
For many years, Bonnie Brae was officially known as "Bonnie Brae Farm for Boys." Many years have passed since the property functioned as a farm, but recently, a new garden has sprung up at Bonnie Brae. Our students have planted a wonderful garden full with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and collard greens. They set up a stand and sold the organic veggies to the staff on campus. Plans are in the works to expand the sales to the public, we will keep you posted.
Friday, June 24, 2011
BARCLAYS TICKETS FORE CHARITY, PLAINFIELD CC, EDISON, NJ
WEEKLY PGA GROUNDS TICKETS: $ 50 (August 23 thru 28th, 2011)
Use promotional code: WBK6BD
OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 14th, 2011 !!!
Our club has been contacted by Bonnie Brae, ( www.bonnie-brae.org), a nonprofit residential treatment facility which provides a comprehensive treatment program which enables boys and young men to learn the personal and life skills needed to return to their homes, communities, and society as independent. self sufficient and productive citizens, and to realize their full life potential. Bonnie Brae has coordinated with the PGA TOUR to sell Tickets for Charity. For the steep discounted price of $50, you will be able to purchase a Weekly Grounds Ticket to the 2011 Barclays tournament to be held at Plainfield Country Club, Edison, NJ from August 23rd thru August 28th, 2011. This ticket will allow an individual entry into the two practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus the four competitive rounds from Thursday thru Sunday! This $50 Weekly Grounds Ticket is ONLY available through TICKETS FORE CHARITY and not to the general public. The best feature of this wonderful opportunity is that 75% of net proceeds benefit Bonnie Brae, and 25% will benefit The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. This is truly a win win situation for all participants! The PGA allows one child under age18 into the event with one ticketed adult. (One child under 18 per one ticketed adult).
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, (NO LIMIT ON NUMBER OF TICKETS), simply go to the Ticket Fore Charity website: www.buytfc.com, click on the Barclays, and input Bonnie Brae’s promotional code: WBK6BD (please note: code is case sensitive). You will be able to print –at- home tickets. The total cost of each ticket will be $ 56.50, which covers New Jersey state tax and ticketing fee. Feel free to pass this opportunity on to all your friends and family!
WEEKLY PGA GROUNDS TICKETS: $ 50 (August 23 thru 28th, 2011)
Use promotional code: WBK6BD
OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 14th, 2011 !!!
Our club has been contacted by Bonnie Brae, ( www.bonnie-brae.org), a nonprofit residential treatment facility which provides a comprehensive treatment program which enables boys and young men to learn the personal and life skills needed to return to their homes, communities, and society as independent. self sufficient and productive citizens, and to realize their full life potential. Bonnie Brae has coordinated with the PGA TOUR to sell Tickets for Charity. For the steep discounted price of $50, you will be able to purchase a Weekly Grounds Ticket to the 2011 Barclays tournament to be held at Plainfield Country Club, Edison, NJ from August 23rd thru August 28th, 2011. This ticket will allow an individual entry into the two practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus the four competitive rounds from Thursday thru Sunday! This $50 Weekly Grounds Ticket is ONLY available through TICKETS FORE CHARITY and not to the general public. The best feature of this wonderful opportunity is that 75% of net proceeds benefit Bonnie Brae, and 25% will benefit The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. This is truly a win win situation for all participants! The PGA allows one child under age18 into the event with one ticketed adult. (One child under 18 per one ticketed adult).
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, (NO LIMIT ON NUMBER OF TICKETS), simply go to the Ticket Fore Charity website: www.buytfc.com, click on the Barclays, and input Bonnie Brae’s promotional code: WBK6BD (please note: code is case sensitive). You will be able to print –at- home tickets. The total cost of each ticket will be $ 56.50, which covers New Jersey state tax and ticketing fee. Feel free to pass this opportunity on to all your friends and family!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Bonnie Brae Renovates Transitional Housing in New Brunswick
Bonnie Brae, a residential school for boys in Liberty Corner, has completed renovations and expansion of a community-based transitional home in New Brunswick. The house, serving eight residents, was renovated with funds provided by a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Additionally, a grant to purchase new furniture was provided by The Hyde and Watson
Foundation. The renovations include the addition of two bedrooms, a computer/study area, a more spacious kitchen and updated bathrooms. The house provides Bonnie Brae’s older residents with access to community opportunities such as jobs, education, recreation and vocational training.
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Bonnie Brae (www.bonnie-brae.org) is a fully accredited, nationally-recognized residential treatment and special education center serving New Jersey’s boys and young men, ages 8 through 18. Since 1916, Bonnie Brae has successfully helped more than 9,500 young men overcome personal and family challenges, building new futures as productive citizens within their families and home communities. Bonnie Brae’s success rate is significantly higher than the national average.
The center is located on a 100 acre campus in Bernards Township, New Jersey. An additional community-based transitional residential treatment program in New Brunswick provides independent living skills to five youth transitioning from residential treatment back to their communities.
Bonnie Brae, a residential school for boys in Liberty Corner, has completed renovations and expansion of a community-based transitional home in New Brunswick. The house, serving eight residents, was renovated with funds provided by a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Additionally, a grant to purchase new furniture was provided by The Hyde and Watson
Foundation. The renovations include the addition of two bedrooms, a computer/study area, a more spacious kitchen and updated bathrooms. The house provides Bonnie Brae’s older residents with access to community opportunities such as jobs, education, recreation and vocational training.
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Bonnie Brae (www.bonnie-brae.org) is a fully accredited, nationally-recognized residential treatment and special education center serving New Jersey’s boys and young men, ages 8 through 18. Since 1916, Bonnie Brae has successfully helped more than 9,500 young men overcome personal and family challenges, building new futures as productive citizens within their families and home communities. Bonnie Brae’s success rate is significantly higher than the national average.
The center is located on a 100 acre campus in Bernards Township, New Jersey. An additional community-based transitional residential treatment program in New Brunswick provides independent living skills to five youth transitioning from residential treatment back to their communities.
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