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Animal Disaster Planning

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Coast response effort, more focus than ever has been placed on the inclusion of animals in disaster response plans. The Hudson County Animal Response Team (CART), part of the Office of Emergency Management, is responsible for designing a plan to ensure that in the event of a disaster, an organized, professional team of individuals will respond and properly care for affected animals...(Full Story)

Events

We've got a variety of fun-filled events planned for you!

October 23 - Cruise to Bermuda and The Caribbean

Event Details: Join the HCAL Travel Group on a 9 day Royal Caribbean cruise from Bayonne to Bermuda, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, San Juan and Puerto Rico. Cabin prices (subject to change) are $1,255.23 Inside Cabin, $1,545.23 Outside Cabin, and $1,775.23 Cabin with Balcony. For more information, please call Lorma Wepner or Charlene Devaney at 201 437-7263.


October 2 - 6:00 p.m. - Howl-o-Ween Card Party - Chandelier Restaurant, 1081 Broadway, Bayonne

Lots of fun and great gifts! Tickets are $30 per person, which include a chicken or vegetarian dinner. For tickets and more information, contact Phyllis at 201 339-4517 or Gail 201 339-2411.

September 21 - Atlantic City Bus Trip

Have a fun-filled trip on the HCAL bus to the Showboat Casino - with a special invitation to our senior citizen community to join us! The bus leaves from East 35th Street in Bayonne. There will be free refreshments, fun and games on the bus. Cost per person $35 (with $20 cash back from the casino). For tickets or more information, call Phyllis at 201 339-4517 or Lorma at 201 437-7263.

September 13 - 4:00-8:00 p.m. - Wine Event & Reunion Party - Make Wine With Us, 930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Good food....good friends (old and new!)...good wine and good times! Tickets are $40 per person. For more info, please contact Chris (201 437-8732) or Lorma (201 437-7263).

August 23 - 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Tricky Tray - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Cafeteria, 95 Broadway, Jersey City

Join us for an evening of fun and a chance to win lots of fabulous prizes! Tickets are $10 per person, which includes cake, hot and cold beverages, and a sheet of raffle tickets. For more information, please contact Cheryl at 201 332-7612.

July 12 - 2:00-6:00 p.m. - Potluck Dinner (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!) - First Federated Church, 33rd Street & Avenue C, Bayonne

Come enjoy some of our members' favorite recipes...and help the homeless animals of your community at the same time! Tickets are $10 per person and include a selection of main courses, desserts and beverages. For more information, contact Phyllis at 201 339-4517.

July 3 - Cruise to New England & Canada

Event Details: The HCAL Travel Group hopes you can join them on a 10 day Royal Caribbean cruise from Bayonne to New England and Canada. Cabin prices (subject to change) are $1,448.45 Inside Cabin, $1,988.25 Outside Cabin, and $2,198.45 Cabin with Balcony. For more information, please call Lorma Wepner or Charlene Devaney at 201 437-7263. You can download the application form for this trip. >Download


June 1- 10:30 a.m. - Bus Trip to Atlantic City

Join us for a fun filled trip to Caesar's Casino. The bus leaves from East 35th Street in Bayonne at 10:30 a.m. sharp! There will be free refreshments, fun and games on the bus. Cost per person $34 (with cash back from the casino). For tickets or more information, call Phyllis at 201 339-4517.

May 31 - 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Disco Bowling

Help us "strike out" strays at Hudson Lanes, 1 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City (on the Bayonne border). For $25 you'll enjoy 3 games of bowling and receive a $5 food coupon. For reservations and more information, please call Fran at 201 339-9167.

May 3 - 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Garage Sale

Find some great bargains at HCAL's first garage sale of the season. The sale will be held at 183 West 24th Street in Bayonne. If you have any merchandise you would like to donate for the sale, please contact Charlene at 201 637-6698.

April 27 - 10:00 a.m. - Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino

The bus is heading north this time to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. We'll be leaving from East 35th Street in Bayonne at 10:00 a.m. sharp! Cost per ticket is $33.50, with a $10 food voucher and $10 free bet coupon. Free refreshments, fun and games on the bus! Please contact Phyllis - 201 339-4517 - for more information.

April 26 - 7:00 p.m. - Paws n Shimmy

Enjoy the art of Middle Eastern dance while helping our furry friends in need! This event will be held at the Elks Club, 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken. Full bar and light fare. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance/$30 at the door. For more information and tickets, contact pawsnshimmy@hotmail.com or Phyllis at 201 339-4517.

April 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Jewelry Fundraiser

A representative from Silpada Design will be displaying fine sterling silver jewelry for any occasion at First Federated Church (33rd Street & Avenue C, Bayonne). Treat yourself to some beautiful new jewelry...and help the homeless animals of your community! There is no admission charge...light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Franca at 201 926-5529.

March 29 - 7:00-11:00 p.m. - Annual Dinner Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and be entertained by DJ Heaven's Choice at HCAL's Annual Dinner Dance. The event is being held at the Chandelier Restaurant, 1081 Broadway (54th Street) in Bayonne from 7:00-11:00 p.m.. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes a hot/cold buffet and soft drinks. For tickets and more information, please call Phyllis (201 339-4517) or Gail (201 339-2411).

The winner of our Super 50/50 Raffle will also be picked that evening.

March 9 - 10:30 a.m. - Atlantic City Bus Trip

Event Details: Join our fun-filled trip to Caesar's Casino. The bus leaves from East 35th Street in Bayonne at 10:30 a.m. sharp! Cost per ticket is $33, with $17 cash back. Free refreshments, fun and games on the bus! Please contact Phyllis - 201 339-4517 - for more information.


January 25 - 6:30-10:30 p.m. - Winter Wonderland Tricky Tray

Event Details: Masonic Lodge, 888 Avenue C (40th Street), Bayonne. Beat those mid-winter blues and join us for an evening of fun and lots of great prizes. The cost of admission is $10 per person, which includes dessert, hot beverages, and a sheet of raffle tickets. For tickets or more information, call Phyllis at 201 339-4517 or Gail at 201 339-2411.


January 13 - 10:30 a.m. - Atlantic City Bus Trip

Event Details: Fun-filled trip to Showboat Casino. Bus leaves from East 35th Street in Bayonne at 10:30 a.m. sharp! Cost per ticket is $33, with $20 cash back. Free refreshments, fun and games on the bus! Please contact Phyllis - 201 339-4517 - for more information.