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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

Tue, Feb 03
Needs, Wants & What it Costs - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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Feb 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Understanding needs and wants, and how pricing plays a role in decision-making. Participants will take part in a game-style activity inspired by The Price Is Right, estimating costs and discussing real-world spending choices.
Mon, Feb 09
Heart Healthy Month - A Hunterdon Peer Group Session
PCIL Hunterdon Office
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Feb 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Hunterdon Office, 1220 NJ-31, Lebanon, NJ 08833, USA
Join our Hunterdon Peer Support Group this February for an engaging session discussing heart healthy food choices. Guest speaker nutritionist Claudia Shore will guide participants through recipes and even make a healthy snack together.
Tue, Feb 17
Dollars & Sense - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd suite 40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Budgeting doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us as we break down easy-to-follow budgeting strategies, discuss the importance and explore practical “how-to’s” for managing money in everyday life.
Thu, Feb 19
Build a Birdhouse with R.E.C.C.
Echo Hill Park
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Feb 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Echo Hill Park, 42 Lilac Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
Come build a Bluebird House with the R.E.C.C. Group of PCIL Hunterdon!
Fri, Feb 20
Free Emergency Preparedness Training
Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquar
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Feb 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquar, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648, USA
Free Emergency Preparedness Training for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn how to build a Go Kit, create a safety plan, and feel more confident in unexpected situations. In-person, practical, and empowering. Registration through the library appreciated!
Thu, Feb 26
“Chilly” Cook-Off and Community Choice Night, Mercer Recreation Event
Progressive Center for Independent Livin
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Feb 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Progressive Center for Independent Livin, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd #40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Join us for a chili cook-off! Staff will prepare their signature chili dishes, while you take on the role of taster, scorer, and voter to select the winning chili recipe!
Tue, Mar 03
Stretch Your Dollars - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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Mar 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd suite 40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Saving money doesn’t have to feel impossible. Join us to learn easy, real-world saving tips, talk about common challenges, and share ideas that help stretch your dollars further.
Mon, Mar 09
Vision Boards with Hunterdon Peer Group
PCIL Hunterdon Office
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Mar 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Hunterdon Office, 1220 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Come build the vision of your 2026 dreams with the Hunterdon Peer Support Group!
Tue, Mar 17
Smart Choices, Strong Boundaries - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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Mar 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd suite 40, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Peer-led discussion on self-protection and personal safety. We’ll talk about online safety, boundaries in relationships, spotting fraud, and caring for your emotional well-being.