Author: Donna Kenyon, Executive Editor
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Welcome to your new weekly newspaper
By Donna Kenyon Executive Editor Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Criterion Sentinel, a newspaper that blends the traditions of two family-owned companies. The Criterion, a standard bearer in local mailboxes since 1952, has been acquired by Newspaper Media Group (NMG), which owns the former Sentinel and nearly 60 other community newspapers in New…
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Puppets count down to Christmas
The Peter Puppets present Countdown to Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Keyport. Join DJ Cameron Camel of CMTV as he and a host of other characters broadcast live the top five Christmas songs. The Peter Puppets use muppet style puppets as well as black light puppets to make…
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Christmas Festival in Metuchen Dec. 9
The Reformed Church of Metuchen at 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, NJ invites the community to our Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please join us for children’s games, crafts, decorating of the Christmas tree and a carol sing-along. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please call the church office…
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Burn the Bird Black Friday Zumbathon
Burn Thanksgiving calories while raising money for The Reformed Church of Metuchen Outreach Programs by attending the Burn-the-Bird Black Friday Zumbathon. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 24 at The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. …
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Social Security matters
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Government Pension Offset (GPO) Dear Rusty: Several years ago the husband of a friend of mine died before he collected any of his Social Security. She applied for widow benefits from his Social Security, but she was told that because she had never…
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Ask a memory care specialist
Galina Markovich, director of Millennium Memory Care, a group of Alzheimer’s and dementia care homes in New Jersey, has launched a new program titled “Ask a Memory Care Specialist.” The program is designed to help seniors and caregivers of loved ones with memory issues gain a better understanding of memory care issues and learn about…
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Eat smart to be healthy for good
The American Heart Association celebrates Eat Smart Month in November ROBBINSVILLE Healthy for the holidays? Yes, it’s possible and more important than ever during this indulgent season. Join the American Heart Association in celebrating Eat Smart Day on Nov. 1 and Eat Smart Month the rest of November as first steps in winning the winter…
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Rock and rollers from the 60’s on stage in Lakewood
Two of the biggest rock and roll stars of the sixties will appear in concert at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood Township on Oct. 13. The show, billed as “two concerts in one,” features the Lovin’ Spoonful and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, both featuring original recording members. Headlining the concert…
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Glorious Ensemble to perform in Keyport
“Glorious Ensemble,” a choral group of about 12 singers, will perform traditional hymns and contemporary choruses at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the First Baptist Church, 45 Main St., Keyport. There will be a free will offering and refreshments. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/gloriousensemble.
