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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
Movie Night - 2 Different Movies on 2 Different Days - Solo Mio, Tues, Feb 10th & GOAT, Sat, Feb 14th
Movie NIGHT – CRANFORD THEATER – Solo Mio – starring Kevin James – Tues, Feb 10th at 6:45. Meet me in the lobby at 6:30. Cost $6 CASH – no cc to pay for the movie. This film is rated PG. The movie is 97 minutes long. You can use a CC to buy anything at the concession stand. IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF PLEASE provide Mary with your contact information – name and cell. Movie AFTERN
Lisa Abreu
Jan 301 min read
HEI Members' Valentine's Dance Saturday, February 7th.
On this day, we will be collecting clothing to donate to a local group that provides new & gently used clothing (men's, women & children) to families in need. Please be sure that all items are clean and only gently used.
Lisa Abreu
Jan 301 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
HIGH EXPECTATIONS, INC. GROUP OUTING
COME FROM AWAY Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7:00 PM PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, BROOKSIDE DRIVE, MILBURN, NJ Next up of our performances at the Paper Mill is Come From Away. Our seats are reserved for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 7:00PM. Tickets cost $40 per person. If you are planning to attend this event, you must RSVP to Barbara Gilio by Friday 12/12/2025. Please email Barbara Gilio at barbara.s.gilio@gmail.com or cell phone (201) 303-8867 either by voice or text - DO NOT
Lisa Abreu
Nov 25, 20251 min read
*Members Only* Save the dates Dances@ the Springfield Elks 80 Springfield Ave, Springfield
February 7, 2026 - Valentine's Dance April 18, 2026 - Spring Fling Dance June 20, 2026 - Kick off to Summer Dance
Lisa Abreu
Oct 4, 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
* MEMBERS ONLY* 2026 Tuesday Craft Nights at the Cranford Community Center 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
Time: 6:45 – 8:00 (If you are dropping off your athlete, please be back for pick up by 7:50). Limited to 20 HEI members (first come first served) Hosted by Mary Downs & Eileen Gaeta Feb 03 Seasonal Craft - Something for St Patty's day & Valentine's day cards for the Memory Care residents in Cranford Mar 03 Seasonal Craft - Still working on this idea Please RSVP to Mary Downs @ mdowns1962@comcast.net or 732-841-1308
Lisa Abreu
Jan 25, 20251 min read
Westfield Y Adapt-Ability Classes
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/api/Program/Detail?programId=yn6Maqy Fall Classes are running from October 8th to December...
Lisa Abreu
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Lisa Abreu
Nov 20, 20250 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


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
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