Braverman joined the Positive Changes network in January, and has focused on developing his Manalapan and Holmdel centers by helping people through hypnosis. Residents can call the Manalapan Positive Changes center at (732) 308-3434 to schedule a free hypnotic screening. For more information, call the center or e-mail [email protected].
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township, was one of the top teams at the recent American Heart Association Monmouth County American Heart Walk. The collective feet of CentraState raised just over $10,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke, and support the 2003 American Heart Walk theme, "Step Out, Save Lives – Exercise Your Heart."
John Lloyd, chief executive officer of Meridian Health System in Wall Township, was chairman of the 2003 Monmouth County American Heart Walk.
Gary Michaels Fine Jewelry, Manalapan, will host two days of designer trunk shows Dec. 9 and 10. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment, and an opportunity to meet designer representatives.
The Dec. 9 event will feature collections of David Yurman, Aaron Basha and Leslie Greene. On Dec. 10, the collections of Mikimoto, Roberto Coin and John Hardy will be featured.
Gary Michaels Fine Jewelry is located on Route 9 south next to Wegmans.
People Empowering People (PEP), an organization for business owners and professionals in the Monmouth County area, meets on the second Monday of every month. There is no cost to be a member. For more information, call Sandy Franco (732) 863-9955.
Business Network International (BNI) Freehold Area Chapter will hold a visitors day meeting on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Cornerstone Café, 2 E. Main St., Freehold. BNI is a business networking organization with a local membership of one person representing a profession. To attend as a member, call Kevin Sheridan at (732) 863-1455 or Linda Trott at (732) 536-6000.
Home Sweet Home Party Photography, a new business in Manalapan, handles photo sittings, birthday parties at home or at other locations such as gyms and clubs, anniversaries, bat or bar mitzvahs, baptisms, communions, confirmations; children’s sporting events, bridal and baby showers, weddings, pool parties, dinners, family gatherings, business events, school events, dance recitals and other events.
The photographer takes 150-600 digital photos and/or video, depending on the package chosen. Packages start at $125 for a 90-minute children’s birthday party. Home Sweet Home will also create DVDs from the customer’s digital photos. The business also offers photo montages, T-shirts, hard cover books, digital photo albums or slide shows, holiday cards and notes, posters, canvas prints, decorations and floral arrangements, as well as cakes and desserts with a theme. For further details, call (732) 792-1777.
New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, Monmouth-Ocean Chapter, will host a holiday networking breakfast on Dec. 11 from 8-10 a.m. at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune. Guest speaker David Biederman of the state Department of Consumer Affairs will present "How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft and Fraud."
The cost is $30, and $25 for members. Reservations are required; call Chrissy Reinhard (732) 528-1173 by Dec. 5. Reservations made after Dec. 5 will be $5 extra.
Weichert, Realtors will collect toys for distribution to financially and/or physically disadvantaged children within the local communities. Weichert offices will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys through December. Local charities that aid needy children will deliver the toys during the holidays. To make a donation, drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any Weichert office. For more information, contact a local Weichert office.
First Washington State Bank recently hosted a grand opening celebration at its newest location in the Ryan Road Plaza, Route 79 and Ryan Road, Marlboro. Members of the community, state and township officials, and bank officers gathered to watch Mayor Matthew Scannapieco cut the ribbon, and to participate in the official opening of the bank’s new Marlboro office.
The ribbon used for the grand opening was made of currency and represented the donations the bank presented during the evening’s festivities to representatives of the Marlboro Fire Department and First Aid Squad.
First Washington State Bank is headquartered in Windsor, with branch offices in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties, and plans to open its 16th office in Lawrenceville in the first quarter of 2004.
The Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold recently made a $2,000 donation to the pediatric oncology and hematology program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. The donation is the result of a summertime fund-raiser by the Optimist Club.
The Optimist Club’s mission is to help children in the community through charitable contributions. The pediatric oncology and hematology program at Monmouth — an affiliate of the St. Barnabas Health Care System — provides treatment for children with cancer and blood disorders.
Paramount Homes recently received the Best Kitchen award from the Best in American Living Awards panel. The builder, whose accomplishments include estate communities in Monmouth and Ocean counties, received the award for the kitchen design in the McKinley home style at its Premier at Manalapan Ridge community of estate homes in Manalapan.
The builder’s entry was judged on use of the kitchen space, overall design, functional strengths, materials applications, cooking capabilities, flooring quality, cabinets, countertop versatility, and quality and efficiency of kitchen fixtures. The BALA program is sponsored annually by Professional Builder Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders.
Primerica, Freehold Township, has announced that its office at 3499 Route 9 north, Suite 2A, is an official drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Primerica is a member of Citigroup. For more information, call Primerica at (732) 845-0006.
Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly general meeting Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Henry A. Coleman, Ph.D., director of the Center for Government Services, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, will discuss "Fiscal Implications of a Changing New Jersey Economy." The cost is $10 per person and includes continental breakfast. To register, call (732) 462-3030, fax (732) 462-2123, or e-mail ad[email protected]. For more information, log on to www.wmchamber.com
Mon-Oc Federal Credit Union announced that all five of its offices are accepting gift donations to present to three charitable causes during the holiday season. Individuals can choose an "angel" from Mon-Oc’s Angel Tree and donate a gift for local children.
The local Mon-Oc office is in Freehold Township at 3338 Route 9 south, Barclay Square. For more information, call Maria Cainzos at (800) MONOC-95, ext. 754.
Richard Champagne, D.M.D., of Morganville, has been recognized as an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Champagne is one of only 340 dentists who hold this membership. He maintains a practice at 25 Kilmer Drive, Suite 218, Marlboro.
To qualify for associate fellowship, Champagne completed 300 hours of post-doctoral instruction in implant dentistry, performed implant cases and passed the academy’s associate fellow examination. The examination, which was conducted by a panel of implant dentists, included a written examination, a series of oral examinations, and defense of three implant cases that he had completed.
Darryl Banks of Freehold has been re-appointed to the New Jersey Independent Living Council. The appointment was submitted by Gov. James. E. McGreevey to the secretary of state.
Richard W. Hogan of Manalapan has been re-appointed to the Public Employees Occupational Safety & Health Advisory Board. The appointment was submitted by Gov. James. E. McGreevey to the secretary of state.
Barbara Berg, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Marlboro office, announced that several sales associates recently completed Weichert’s certified mentoring program. Mentors coach new sales associates through their first six months with the company.
Associates who earned mentoring certification are: Tina Banasiak, Barbara Chaser, Diane Lazewski, Esther Cruz, Geri Levinson, Kathryn Kwaak, Lori Ragovin, Margareth Ricucci, Stuart Katzanek and Sonia Brambier. Banasiak is the lead mentor.
Suzanne Kronenfeld, a sales associate at Weichert, Realtors’ Marlboro office, received a regional award in October in the category of new home dollar volume. The region is comprised of 19 offices throughout Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Licensed since 1998, Kronenfeld earned a degree in art history from Brooklyn College, N.Y.