– Blood drive slated to honor O.B. woman
A community blood drive in memory of Jessica Uveges LoNigro, an Old Bridge resident, teacher and coach who passed away at age 33 from lupus, is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Old Bridge High School Grade 9 Center, 4207 Highway 516. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will conduct the drive.
LoNigro relied on blood donations during her treatment, and her family and friends wanted to sponsor a blood drive to help others receive the same support.
New Jersey Blood Services is seeking help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, especially O-negative, the “universal” blood that can be transfused to anyone in an emergency. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.
Blood donors will receive free mini-medical exam on site. Eligible individuals must be at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good health and meet all Food and Drug Administration and New York or New Jersey State Department of Health donor criteria. Individuals above age 75 may donate if they present a doctor’s note.
Appointments are suggested and may be made online at http://tinyurl.com/jessicacommunitydrive or by calling 1-800-933-BLOOD. Walk-ins also are welcome.
– Historical panel to mark 40th birthday
The monthly meeting of the Sayreville Historical Society, originally planned for Sept. 10, has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., so as not to conflict with the 9/11 memorial services to be held in Burke’s Park, Sayreville.
The meeting will celebrate the panel’s 40th anniversary. All are invited to attend and learn about the group, its mission and how to become a member.
For more information, log on to www.sayrevillehistory.org or email info@sayrevillehistory.org.
– Shaman healing coming to Knights
The Columbian Club of Knights of Columbus Council No. 426 will host a Shaman Journey Healing Circle 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Knights home, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy.
Denise Morgan, a shaman practitioner, will lead the circle. Cost is $20 per person. A portion of the proceeds will support the Columbian Club.
To register, email Morgan at healthandfitnesswithdenise@gmail.com or call 732-525-9536.
– Fitness classes to support church
A series of eight strength-training classes will begin 10:15 a.m. Sept. 19 at Christ Church, 210 Main St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the church.
Certified personal trainer Denise Morgan will lead the sessions. Each class will feature a 50-minute total-body workout. Participants should bring a set of light weights, a mat and water. Donation is $60 for eight classes.
To register, email Morgan at healthandfitnesswithdenise@gmail.com or call 732-525-9536.
– Senior group plans trip to Myrtle Beach
The Our Lady of Victories Senior Group is sponsoring a trip to Myrtle Beach Sept. 20–26.
The seven-day, six-night trip includes lodging, bus transportation, five breakfasts, four full course dinners and three shows. In addition, there will be a Charleston harbor cruise with a visit to Fort Sumter the historic Charleston Market.
For more information or to make a reservation, call Carmen at 732-254-9425.
– 5K run, fun walk to aid cystic fibrosis
The ninth annual Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA) 5K Race and Fun Walk will take place Sept. 20 at Thompson Park, Monroe. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Foundation (CFAF).
Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The race will begin at 9 a.m. and take runners over a course through the park. The walk, which is scheduled to begin shortly after the start of the 5K, will cover a 1-mile loop near the lakefront area. An awards ceremony for top finishers in the 5K will take place immediately following the conclusion of the race.
Online registration and more information are available at www.supportfna.com. For sponsorship information, individuals or corporations may log on to www.supportfna.com or call Rich Lancia at 610-560-0500, ext. 230.
FNA is a nonprofit organization that assists those who suffer from serious chronic and debilitating diseases. CFAF is a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight cystic fibrosis.
– UCPAC to host Sing-a-Long-a Grease Sept. 19
Celebrate “Summer Lovin’” when Sing-a-Long-a Grease rolls into the Union County Performing Arts Center Mainstage on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
The classic movie musical becomes an interactive show, complete with on-screen lyrics and the chance to become a Pink Lady or T-Bird for the night and enter the costume competition. Sing-a-Long-a Greasers will be decked out in their own versions of ’50s high school garb worn at Rydell High, including poodle skirts and saddle shoes, black leather biker and powder-pink bomber jackets, chiffon scarves and skinny ties. Costumes are definitely encouraged, but singing is mandatory!
Every performance starts with a Sing-a-Long-a host who warms up the audience, trains them how to “hand-jive,” use the contents of their free magic moments fun packs and heckle in all the right places.
Tickets start at $12 and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. UCPAC’s Mainstage is located at 1601 Irving St. in Rahway. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 732-499-8226 or visit the website at www. ucpac.org.
– Women invited to Car Care Clinic
The Women’s Center at Jewish Family Services will be the host to a Car Care Clinic 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Ben’s Auto, 1184 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick.
Women will learn about basic automobile care such as checking the oil and filter, maintaining tires and changing wipe blades and wiper fluid.
The program is free. To pre-register, call 732-777-1940 or email womenscenter@jfsmiddlesex.org.