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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, May 19
Feel It, Name It, Share It with LTDL of Mercer
Progressive Center for Independent Livin
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May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for Independent Livin, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
What if understanding your emotions could help you feel more connected—not less? Join us for a supportive, interactive session where expressing yourself is encouraged and you’re reminded you’re not alone.
Thu, May 21
Glow Into Summer: Glow Paint Night with Community Connections Mercer
Heart of Art
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May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heart of Art, 2374 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Step into a one-of-a-kind glow-in-the-dark art experience designed for creativity, connection, and fun. This immersive paint night brings together music, movement, and vibrant visuals for a night you won’t forget.
Tue, Jun 02
Survive the Summer – The Reality Challenge with LTDL of Mercer
Progressive Center for Independent Livin
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Jun 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for Independent Livin, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Join us for Survive the Summer – The Reality Challenge—a fun, interactive experience where real-life situations meet real-time decisions. From friendship drama to peer pressure, you’ll face it all… and learn how to come out stronger.
Mon, Jun 08
Dating and Relationships with Hunterdon Peer Group
PCIL Hunterdon Office
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Jun 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Hunterdon Office, 1220 Highway 31, Suite 14, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Let's talk about love! Join us for this an interesting and informative discussion on dating and relationships with Hunterdon Peer Group
Tue, Jun 16
Your Best Summer Yet! with LTDL of Mercer
Progressive Center for Independent Livin
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Jun 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for Independent Livin, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Participants will get the chance to design their own personalized summer itinerary as they prepare for the official start of summer. This session will focus on setting goals, exploring new ideas, and identifying activities that support fun, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Thu, Jun 18
Deer Park Summer Picnic with R.E.C.C. PCIL Hunterdon
Deer Path Park
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Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Deer Path Park, 120 W Woodschurch Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Join the us for our R.E.C.C. Summer Picnic in Hunterdon County, NJ—a fun-filled day of games, crafts, and sweet summer treats! Come connect with others, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate community with people with disabilities and their families.
Tue, Jun 23
Trenton Thunder Baseball Game with Community Connections Mercer
Trenton Thunder Ballpark
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Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Trenton Thunder Ballpark, 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611, USA
Spend an evening under the lights with the Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Trenton Thunder! We’re heading to the ballgame on June 23, 2026, for a fun, inclusive night out for people with disabilities and their families in Mercer County, NJ. Space is limited.
Tue, Jul 07
Wander Without Walls with LTDL of Mercer
PCIL Mercer
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Jul 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Participants will get the chance to explore different parts of the world through a guided virtual travel experience using interactive visuals and group discussion. They will reflect on the places they see, share their personal travel interests, and connect over what makes certain destinations meanin
Mon, Jul 13
Summer Safety Tips with Hunterdon Peer Group
PCIL Hunterdon Office
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Jul 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Hunterdon Office, 1220 Highway 31, Suite 14, Lebanon, NJ 08833
We will be discussing summer safety topics! This will help inform attendees to be aware and to prepare when it comes to the following: heat and water safety, outdoor activity safety, sun protection, fire and BBQ safety, insect and wildlife awareness, and severe weather preparedness!
Fri, Jul 17
Outdoor Concert Series with Community Connections of Mercer
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds
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Jul 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, USA
Join the Progressive Center at the Mercer County Festival Grounds for The Men of Soul and Lady Supreme, where they will be bringing classics sounds of Motown, R&B, and soul to life.
Tue, Jul 21
It Life Were a Movie with LTDL of Mercer
PCIL Mercer
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Jul 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Participants will get the chance to creatively explore their life experiences by imagining their personal story as a movie. They will reflect on their journey so far, identify important turning points, and share how they would portray themselves as a main character.