Mia Ventura, a Jazzercise instructor, will offer a citywide “free-for-all” Jazzercise open house, Jan. 1-22 in Manalapan and Freehold. Open house festivities will include information on the Jazzercise program, a raffle, and free workouts for one week. Admission is free and participants should dress to exercise.
The 60-minute Jazzercise class includes a warm-up, high-energy aerobic routines, muscle-toning and cool-down stretch segment. Jazzercise combines elements of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create programs for people of various ages and fitness levels.
Ventura has been an instructor in the Manalapan and Freehold area for four years. Manalapan classes are held at the Twist ‘N’ Shout Party Club. Freehold classes are held at the Freehold Jewish Center. Class times vary. Child care is available for all morning classes during the week. For more information on Jazzercise, contact Mia Ventura at (732) 866-8744.
Scaranni Tile Co. is a full-service showroom of the Scaranni Group of companies. These companies consist of P. Scaranni Builders, Scaranni Real Estate Management and Scaranni Cleaning Services. According to a press release, the Scaranni Tile Co. came about when company officials realized through the building company that customers’ needs were not always being met. Scaranni Tile Co. offers a display of tile and stone, kitchen cabinets, exotic hardwood floors, countertops, in house tile stone and cabinet design, as well as installation of all products. Also available are custom shower doors and glass services, hardware for all cabinetry and many products for the exterior of the home. Scaranni Tile is a retailer, wholesaler and distributor. Tradespeople are welcome. The showroom is at 3681 Route 9 north, (Burlington Coat Factory mall) Freehold Township. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The showroom may be reached at (732) 409-7622.
Kelly D. Gunther, of Freehold, has joined the law firm of Giordano, Halleran and Ciesla. Gunther, of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, concentrates her practice in commercial and general civil litigation with an emphasis on business and real estate litigation, professional liability claims and chancery litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Gunther served as law clerk to Judge Michael Winkelstein of New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. She also served judicial internships with Judge Stanley R. Chesler and Judge John J. Hughes in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Gunther received her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, in 2005, where she was lead notes editor of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College in 2001. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey Sate Bar Association.
Corporate Resource Alliance (CRA), a statewide networking and referral organization for business owners, top-level executives, and professionals, has elected its board of trustees for 2007. The officers are Andrew Politi, president; Frances Kirschner, vice president; Patrick McShea, secretary; Tom Mikulski, treasurer; Steve Callahan, member services; and board members Stephen Reed and Robert Flanagan.
Babies “R” Us will hold a party for all expectant moms, as well as family and friends planning a baby shower, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 17 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Attendees will receive suggestions on how to plan and enjoy a baby shower, while meeting with local business representatives who specialize in shower planning, including food, invitations and centerpieces. For more information, contact Babies “R” Us at (732) 845-2861.
Shannon J. Chapdelaine, of Old Bridge, has joined the team at John Martin Hair Co., Route 18, East Brunswick. Formerly of Village Center, Manalapan, and Shapers in the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, Chapdelaine has 12 years’ experience specializing in highlights. She also does men’s and women’s haircuts. The salon is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call the salon at (732) 967-8800.
FruitFlowers bouquets by Incredibly Edible Delites Inc., a company in the gift-giving industry that provides floral bouquets made out of freshly cut fruit, is giving back to the Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex County schools.
FruitFlowers will team up with every school interested in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties on the Education Kick-Back Program. Each participating school will receive a flier with a coupon. For every basket purchased, $3 will be donated to the participating school of choice.
Since its opening in Philadelphia more than two decades ago, FruitFlowers bouquets by Incredibly Edible Delites Inc. has grown into a coast-to-coast franchise organization. The company creates and delivers unique fresh fruit gift baskets. Incredibly Edible Delites fruit is cut fresh daily and arranged in floral designs, resembling fresh-cut flowers.
For more information about FruitFlowers bouquets by Incredibly Edible Delites Inc., contact Josephine or Carmela Pianoforte at (732) 441-4470.