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Mayor Patricia Guerra Fraser joins senior-center Alzheimer's awareness dance
Summary
Mayor Patricia Guerra Fraser visited a senior-center Alzheimer's awareness dance alongside community partners; attendees and sponsors were thanked and spoke about community support for seniors affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Mayor Patricia Guerra Fraser attended a spring "dance for a cure" at the Township of Union senior center to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and to recognize community partners supporting seniors.
On-site, Mayor Patricia Guerra Fraser introduced committee member Bowser and thanked organizers and sponsors for putting on the event. Bowser praised the program's impact, saying Alzheimer's "is that type of disease that touches many families and especially many communities" and noted the senior center's energy and readiness for the event.
Matthew, identified as a representative of McCracken Funeral Home, said the business partners with the program to "provide back to the community" and supports fundraisers or dances that raise money for a cure. Kathy, who identified herself as with the Alzheimer's Association New Jersey chapter, thanked sponsors and donors and encouraged attendees to enjoy the event.
The segment highlighted community collaboration among municipal officials, nonprofits and local businesses to support seniors and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s-related issues. No official municipal action, vote or policy change was announced during the visit.
The segment concluded with the mayor and attendees participating in the dance and a return to the studio to continue the episode's event roundups.
Provenance: topicintro: SEG 191; topfinish: SEG 232.
