Author: Greater Media
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Community Hugs begins outreach
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Community Hugs program was recently launched by the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone Township. The program will provide assistance to residents in need. Cathy Summer, who spearheads the fledgling program, wants everyone to know about Community Hugs. She is hoping people will ask for help if they need it or…
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New facility addresses care for adults over 55
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Beacon Health and Social Services, a not-for-profit corporation, has established the Beacon of LIFE center in Oceanport to deliver Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) services. With the opening of a new healthcare facility, care for older adults is now a little easier to come by in Monmouth…
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Did you know …
Mariah Carey Hallmark Channel’s original movie “A Christmas Melody,” directed by and starring musical legend and Grammy award-winning superstar Mariah Carey, is set to debut Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m., as the network’s final feature for its Countdown to Christmas programming event. Mariah stars along Lacey Chabert (“Mean Girls”), Brennan Elliott (“Debbie Macomber’s Cedar…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with Freehold Subaru for ‘Share the Love’ event
Purchase a new Subaru by Jan. 2 and help make a big difference in a child’s life! Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) for a second year as their hometown charity for the Annual “Share the Love” Event. For each car that is purchased, Freehold Subaru will…
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A knockout performance
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Creed is the latest installment of the extremely successful Rocky series of films. While Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is back for this film, the focus is on Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of the late Apollo Creed. Adonis never knew his father — Apollo died before…
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Gospel concert planned at church
The Skyline Boys, a gospel musical group, will perform in concert 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. The event is part of the church’s 175th anniversary celebration. A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call 732-257-7959 or log on to oldbridgebaptistchurch.org.
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Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 6 at St. Stan’s
The St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event will feature a tricky tray, large and small raffles, wheels of chance, class baskets, children’s games, a 50/50 and photos with Santa. Homemade food will be available for purchase.
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Prevent colds and flu before they start
Though the holiday season is a joyous time of year, it’s also one when many people succumb to cold and flu. Spending so much time indoors in close proximity to others can increase a person’s susceptibility to flu and cold, so it’s no surprise that the holiday season, when many people spend lots of time…
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Know the pros and cons of weight loss medications
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri ‘By next summer, I’m going to lose some weight.” If you find yourself uttering these words, know this: many so-called “miracle” weight loss supplements and foods (including teas and coffees) don’t live up to their claims. Worse, they can cause serious harm, say FDA regulators.The agency has found hundreds of products…
