Last Chance to Register for The Magic of NewBridge Celebration

Three community leaders to be honored

North Jersey, NJ - February 24, 2010 - A limited number of reservations remain for The Magic of NewBridge celebration and fundraiser, which will be held Thursday, March 11 at The Villa at Mountain Lakes.

Morris County Administrator John Bonanni; Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow, executive director of Alliance Development & Philanthropy at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and Tom McArdle, executive director of Wayne Family and Counseling Services, will receive the 2010 Helping People Move Forward award.

The event benefits NewBridge Services, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health and education programs and services. This year's sponsors include Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation & PSE&G as well as St. Clare's Hospital and Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

The Magic of NewBridge celebration begins at 6 p.m. and features hors d'oeuvres in abundance, cocktails, an outrageous dessert buffet, musical entertainment, and a silent auction. Admission is $125 per person. For support opportunities or reservations, contact Nina McCormack, director of development, NewBridge, at 973-839-2521, ext. 2246, or visit www.newbridge.org.

About NewBridge Services
Founded in 1963, NewBridge Services, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization providing innovative programs and education services in five focus areas: mental health, substance abuse, housing, youth programs and senior assistance. Whether guiding people as they cope with stress, grief, or substance abuse, or providing advice to those with parenting, relationship or caregiving challenges, NewBridge helps people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-839-2520 or click here.