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HEI Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
On Tuesday September 22, 2026 High Expectations, Inc. will host our annual Golf fundraising event, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at Metuchen Golf Country Club, Metuchen NJ. The day includes Golf, BBQ, and a Tricky Tray raffle. All proceeds from the fundraiser will fund our nonprofit sports and recreational services for the differently-abled community in central New Jersey.
Lisa Abreu
Aug 61 min read
Friends & Family Day 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026 12-5 PM Riverside Park Piscataway, NJ An evite will be going out prior to September to RSVP! Please share the date with your family and friends!
Lisa Abreu
Jul 191 min read


Lisa Abreu
Jun 300 min read
Craft Nights are back!
HEI Craft Nights begin Tuesday, Sept 15th HIGH EXPECTATIONS INC is looking for any HEI Members interested in our first craft night for the season. When: Tues, Sept 15 – Seasonal Craft – plush pumpkin wreath & a look at the calendar option for this year. Time: 6:45 – 8:00 (If you are dropping off your athlete, please be back for pick up by 7:50.) Where: Cranford Community Center 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford Limit to 24 HEI Members – First Com
Lisa Abreu
3 days ago1 min read
HIGH EXPECTATIONS, INC. GROUP OUTING
1776 Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, BROOKSIDE DRIVE, MILBURN, NJ Our next performance at Paper Mill is 1776. Our seats are reserved for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7:00PM. Tickets cost $40 per person. If you are planning to attend this event, you must RSVP to Barbara Gilio by Monday 2/16/2026. Please email Barbara Gilio at barbara.s.gilio@gmail.com or cell phone (201) 303-8867 either by voice or text - DO NOT REPLY to HEI EMAIL. NOTE: HEI paid mem
Lisa Abreu
Feb 32 min read


Autism Research Project
If you are interested in participating in an Autism research initiative, please read below. Rutgers, which has a significant research and academic initiative that is focused on people with autism, is doing a research project on the wellbeing of people with autism. As part of that research, they are looking for participation from families in the project through a survey and through focus groups.
Lisa Abreu
Jan 311 min read
How Mikie Sherrill can deliver for NJ's disability community | Opinion
Attached is an OpEd that ran in the USA Today Network’s NJ newspapers. It contains some final, hopeful thoughts about our state’s system of care for people with disabilities. Here, too, is a link - Disability Reform Oped .
Lisa Abreu
Jan 121 min read
2026 Swim Season
The NJ Seahawks 2026 season is coming up, with practices scheduled to begin in just 2 weeks! HERES THE SCHEDULE: Swim practices are twice a week, first one is Wednesday, Jan 21st and our last one is June 3rd. They will be held Wednesday evenings 7:30 PM, at the Union YM-YMHA located at 501 Green Lane, in Union NJ. The pool is down the hall to last set of stairs on the right, and thru the locker rooms. Sunday Mornings are at 8:30 AM, Pool #2 at Scotch Plains/Fanwood YMCA, 1
Lisa Abreu
Jan 61 min read
Annual Golf Outing
High Expectations would like to thank all those involved in making our annual Golf Outing a HUGE success! We appreciate your continued support.
Lisa Abreu
Nov 4, 20251 min read
NJ Hawks and 2025-2026 SONJ Pickleball
Below is new information with regard to the addition of Pickleball to SONJ Winter Sports.. NJ Hawks will be holding 5...
Lisa Abreu
Oct 4, 20251 min read


HEI Day at the Races
Sunday, September 14, 2025 12:00 PM ET Monmouth Park 175 Oceanport Ave Oceanport, NJ, 07757 Join your HEI friends for a day of fun at the...
Lisa Abreu
Sep 8, 20251 min read


HEI Friends & Family day
Join us for an HEI F&F day BBQ Saturday, September 13th 12pm-5pm at Riverside Park 430 River Road Piscataway
Lisa Abreu
Sep 8, 20251 min read
HEI's Paper Mill Playhouse 2025-2026 season is upon us
Next show is Disney's Frozen on Sunday December 7th. The deadline to purchase tickets for this show has passed. Be on the look out for an email for all future shows. Mark your calendars: 02/15/2026 Come From Away 04/19/2026 1776 06/14/2026 West Side Story Please reply to Barbara’s email address barbara.s.gilio@gmail.com or cell phone (201) 303-8867 either by voice or text. Please provide the number of tickets you want and inclu
Lisa Abreu
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Caregivers of NJ
Talk with Authors present " The Unexpected Journey" Special event for caregivers featuring Emma Heming Willis in conversation with...
Lisa Abreu
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Affordable Housing Opportunity in Ramsey
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Lisa Abreu
Jul 14, 20251 min read
2024 NJ Ombudsman Annual Report
Attached is the 2024 annual report submitted to the Governor and Legislative leadership by the NJ Ombudsman's office for Individuals with...
Lisa Abreu
Jul 7, 20251 min read
Statement from Human Services Commissioner (link to Dept of Human Services attached)
STATEMENT FROM HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONER SARAH ADELMAN The irony of Congress passing this bill on the eve of Independence Day should...
Lisa Abreu
Jul 4, 20253 min read
Defending Medicaid
Governor Murphy Holds Second Roundtable Discussion with Medicaid Recipients as Congress Slashes Health Care Funding Click on link for...
Lisa Abreu
Jun 3, 20251 min read
* MEMBERS ONLY* 2026 Tuesday Craft Nights at the Cranford Community Center 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
Apr 14 Patriotic Craft - We will be painting so please wear an old t-shirt or a smock just in case you get a little paint on your shirt.) 6:45 – 8:00 (If you are dropping off your member, please be back for pick up by 7:50). Limited to 20 HEI members - First come first served Please RSVP to Mary Downs @ mdowns1962@comcast.net or 732-841-1308
Lisa Abreu
Jan 25, 20251 min read
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