ALOHA Mind Math, 7 S. Main St., Marlboro, recently held its ALOHA competition, in which children were given 50 questions to solve in five minutes. The technique taught is commonly called mental arithmetic and the technique begins with an abacus. According to ALOHA’s teachings, once mastered, the child has a concrete understanding of arithmetic that can help overcome the fear of math or can benefit a child with a strong math background become even better. ALOHA’s teacher-led program offers levels that take an average of 12 weeks to complete. Details: 707-722-2287.
Centercourt Athletic Club of Marlboro, a new indoor tennis center at 185 Amboy Road, Marlboro, recently celebrated its grand opening. The tennis center, which opened to the public in February, has six new hard courts, a second-floor viewing area with plush sofas, and a fully equipped fitness area. In addition to competitive rates for court time, the club offers a wide range of training programs from child-friendly tennis for young children, to beginner and cardio tennis programs for adults, as well as baby-sitting services. Details: 732-965-1065.
Joseph R. Iantosca of Manalapan has been appointed executive vice president of OceanFirst Bank. As executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Iantosca will continue to be responsible for the delivery of essential services such as retail customer services, loan servicing, marketing, information technology, facilities management and expansion. Iantosca joined OceanFirst Bank in 2004 as senior vice president and chief administrative officer and was appointed first senior vice president in 2007.
Randall Rosenberg of Marlboro, a financial adviser in Morgan Stanley’s Red Bank office, has been named a Five Star Professional Wealth Manager. This award recognizes a select group of wealth managers who represent less than 7 percent of the wealth managers in the Northeast market area.
CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, has presented seven registered nurses with its 11th annual Nursing Excellence Awards for demonstrating exceptional clinical skill and leadership in the hospital and in the community.
The 2013 award winners are Karen Goglia, R.N., A.D., Critical Care/Emergency Services Award; Eileen Ammon, R.N., B.S.N., C.N.O.R., and Helen Bueti, R.N., B.S.N., C.G.R.N., the Perioperative Services Award; Renie Ebreo, R.N.-B.C., B.S.N., M.S.N., Mental Health Services Award; Mary Foster, R.N.C., Maternal/Child Health Services Award; Vickie Moon, R.N.-B.C., Medical Surgical Services Award; and Judy Howley, R.N., B.S.N., C.D.P., Long-Term Care Services Award.
Each winner received a framed certificate, a monetary award and a pin. Their names will be added to a permanent plaque in the hallway outside of the nursing administrative offices.