• ASPEN, support group for families affected by Asperger syndrome, will hold a general meeting Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: Ann Hiller (732) 446-7610 or e-mail [email protected].
• Need a Friend, a social group for singles ages 40-65, will hold a "meet and eat" Dec. 17 (no meeting Dec. 24 or 31) at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 625-0605 or (609) 371-2113.
• Frank Sinatra Lodge 2621 Order Sons of Italy holiday party Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside Manor, Route 36, Hazlet. Cost: $20 per person. Details: (732) 536-2318.
• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion Dec. 18 at 7:45 p.m. at the Steakloft, Days Inn, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 536-3524.
• Children’s Movie Night Dec. 19, 7-9 p.m. at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. Come in pajamas and bring a pillow and blanket. Details: (732) 751-0698.
• Congregation Kol Am, Freehold, will hold an open house and menorah lighting Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Freehold Township Senior Center, 116 Jackson Mills Road. Refreshments will follow. Details: (732) 792-8000 or log on to www.congregationkolam.org.
• Gamblers Anonymous, Dec. 19 and 26, 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township. No fees.
• Monmouth County Aces Bridge Club, ACBL-sanctioned bridge games Dec. 20 (every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. (light brunch before game) at Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center, 41 Center St.; and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Empire Diner, Freehold Township. Beginners class in January. For details or if in need of a partner, call Arline Fulton (848) 459-8364.
• A blood drive, sponsored by Temple Rodeph Torah, Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the temple, Mohawk Drive, Marlboro. Details: (732) 308-0055.
• Elks’ Sunday breakfast, Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Elks Lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children, for "all you can eat," cooked to order. Details: (732) 431-8707.
• Menorah lighting ceremony, sponsored by Freehold Center Partnership and led by Freehold Jewish Center and Kol Am Synagogue, Dec. 22, 5 p.m. at the Hall of Records Plaza, Main St., Freehold. Details: (732) 462-3584 or (732) 946-2711.
• Transitions, a self-help group for those recently divorced, going through a divorce, or considering a divorce, Dec. 23 and 30, from 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. No fees. Details: David (732) 888-4440.
• After-Christmas buffet breakfast sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1672, Freehold, Dec. 28, 8 a.m.-noon. at the council, 70 E. Main St. Menu includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, ham, potatoes, bagels, beverages, and surprise omelet of the month. The cost is $5 per adult and $4 per child under age 12. All donations for charity. Details: (732) 845-4520.