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The Progressive Center for Independent Living, Inc., (PCIL), founded by individuals with disabilities and family of people with disabilities, is a private not-for-profit community-based organization dedicated to the mission of providing programs and services to people with disabilities and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities since 1996. Through promotion of choice, self-direction, and inclusion, PCIL partners with people with disabilities and their families to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles and to ensure the same freedoms and civil liberties as everyone else.

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Upcoming Events

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Tue, Sep 15
Looking Forward to a New Season with LTDL of Mercer
PCIL Mercer
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Sep 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Participants will celebrate the arrival of fall by discussing their favorite and least favorite things about the season, activities and traditions they look forward to, and ways to enjoy the changing weather. The group will also review helpful safety tips for staying prepared.
Wed, Sep 16
Summer Annual Picnic with Community Connections Mercer
Mercer County Park West Picnic Area
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Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mercer County Park West Picnic Area, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, USA
Join us for picture-perfect day of connection, community, and summer fun! Enjoy music, a fun-filled magic and bubble show, and much more. We'll be serving hot dogs, burgers, sides, refreshments, and be prepared to have a sweet summer treat surprise.
Wed, Sep 16
PCIL Midweek Mixer at Killarney's Publick House
Killarney's Publick House
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Sep 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Killarney's Publick House, 1644 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of empowering people with disabilities to live independently throughout Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Anyone dining at Killarney's Publick House on this date will help build our Fraser Fund!
Wed, Sep 23
PCIL Midweek Mixer at Ritas on Flock Rd.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
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Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, University Plaza Shopping Center, 84 Flock Rd, Mercerville, NJ 08619, USA
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of empowering people with disabilities to live independently throughout Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Anyone dining at Ritas on Flock Road on this date will help build our Fraser Fund!
Mon, Sep 28
Hike on Landsdown Trail with R.E.C.C. PCIL Hunterdon
Landsdown Trail Access
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Sep 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Landsdown Trail Access, 11 W Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809, USA
Laura Kroon Bush, Park Naturalist, will lead us on a flat trail through open fields, forests and some wetlands. Depending on one's ability we will have a turnaround time and end with a medium ice cream, at Just Chill in town. Accessible to all!