Author: Greater Media

  • Workshop will focus on spinal injuries

    Eileen Kast of the University Medical Center at Princeton’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Network will discuss how to prevent and treat spinal strain injuries 10:45-11:45 a.m. Dec. 15 at the South Brunswick Wellness Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction. The active class will include group activities following the presentation, such as single-leg standing, stretching, proper lifting and proper…

  • Master Gardeners honored for beautification efforts

    The Rutgers Cooperative Extension is recognizing two Master Gardeners who were recipients of this year’s Awards for Excellence at the 2014 Middlesex County Master Gardener Fall Conference. Linda Larson of Edison was recognized for her efforts in the Evergreen Garden of Memories. She graduated with the Class of 2010 and has since logged more than…

  • Ice rink opens for season in Edison

    Middlesex County’s Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink, Edison, opened for its 11th season on Nov. 19. Located at the Level Playing Fields Complex in Roosevelt Park, the rink’s hours of operation are: Wednesday through Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturdays and holidays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (session 1), 2-5 p.m. (session 2) and 6-9 p.m.…

  • Seniors invited to art lecture, movie screenings

    The following events will be held for South Brunswick residents age 55 and older at the Office on Aging in the South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction: A showing of the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4. This is the tale of the adventures of Gustave H.,…

  • Wine-tasting event to benefit library services

    The 12th annual Music, Merlot and Miele wine-tasting event will be held 6:30- 9 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Miele showroom, Independence Drive, off Route 1 north, South Brunswick. The night of wines, artisan cheeses, hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local venues will include live music and a professional cooking demonstration. Tickets are $55 per…

  • German exchange students enjoy memorable visit to N.J.

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of German exchange students who spent time at North Brunswick Township High School this fall found it to be much as they pictured, with some comparing it to Disney’s “High School Musical.” “Just like in the movies,” said Ellen Jahner, one of the 18 German…

  • How to reign in your water usage

    With cold weather coming, now is the time to think about water-saving measures Want a sure-fire way to save water and money? Reduce the water use outdoors. The average U.S. household uses more water outdoors than most American homes use for showering and washing clothes combined, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some experts…

  • What’s new in water conservation

    By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Take a look at the latest water-efficiency home features that are reducing usage and recycling water, saving homeowners money in the process I n some parts of the nation, energy efficiency is taking the back seat to a new concern: water conservation. Also prompted by rising costs similar to…

  • Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food & Wine Festival benefits cancer services

    Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation…