Union mayor, committeeman join senior-center spring dance to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Mayor Patricia Gara Frasier and Committeeman Bowser joined organizers at the Union senior center for a spring "Dance for a Cure" aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and supporting local fundraising efforts.

The event, introduced by organizer Maria, was billed as a community dance to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease. "Well, today's our spring dance for a cure for Alzheimer's and we're just going to have a dance party and bring awareness to Alzheimer's," Maria said, describing the program’s focus on community engagement and fun.

Local partners and nonprofit representatives spoke in support. "My name is Matthew from McCracken Funeral Home and I am one of Maria's partners for trying to provide back to the community," Matthew said, adding that his organization supports efforts to raise money and that "it's amazing how the community always comes together for the seniors, for the families, for our children." Kathy, speaking for the Alzheimer’s Association New Jersey chapter, thanked sponsors and donors: "I just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone for being here and for all of the sponsors and the donors. And I hope everyone has an amazing time today."

Committeeman Bowser thanked organizers and emphasized the disease’s broad impact. "Alzheimer's is that type of disease that touches many families and especially many communities," he said, praising the event as a way to recognize and support affected families while celebrating seniors. Mayor Gara Frasier closed the remarks by inviting attendees to dance: "All right, let's dance everybody."

The gathering brought together municipal leaders, a local business partner and nonprofit representatives for a community-focused fundraiser and awareness event; no formal actions or votes were recorded during the program. Organizers did not specify a fundraising total or a schedule of follow-up events in the remarks captured in the transcript.