At Reeves-Reed Arboretum, the beauty that greets visitors is thanks in large part to what happens behind the scenes: the hours, effort, and care of passionate volunteers who support nearly every aspect of this Summit treasure. The lush gardens, restored trails, and festive events are powered not just by nature, but by people. Volunteers are essential to the Arboretum’s mission and remain one of its greatest strengths. From planting tulip bulbs to assisting educators, volunteers provide vital support across the organization. This diverse network includes students, retirees, teachers, avid gardeners,...

By Gregory J. Alexander When Charlie and Lynn Lott first visited Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., it was to tour the community on behalf of Lynn’s sister, a recent widow, whom they hoped would move closer to them. “We ended up liking the community so much we decided to move to Lantern Hill ourselves,” says Charlie. Once the Lotts decided to move to Lantern Hill, they received valuable help from the Erickson Realty and Moving Services program, exclusively available to Priority List members and designed to make the moving process as...

Suicide is a leading cause of death and rising in the United States. According to the CDC report from 2021, it was the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34. Suicide rates doubled that of homicides. * With numbers rising, it is important to better understand some of the warning signs and action steps we can take to help those who are struggling before it is too late. Suicide is often misunderstood, which unfortunately leads to lack of support and treatment for those suffering. Death by suicide...