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  • Bereavement support group to meet Jan. 11, 25

    Bereavement support group to meet Jan. 11, 25

    The JCC Bereavement Group with facilitator Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner will meet from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 25 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. The focus of the group will be to discover personal models for navigating through the challenges of loss through sharing and discussion of…

  • Presentation on Renaissance set for Jan. 17, 24

    Presentation on Renaissance set for Jan. 17, 24

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will serve as the host to Paul Burdett, Ph.D., who will present “Introduction to the Renaissance: Parts 1 and 2” from 1:30-3 p.m.  on Jan. 17 and 24 at 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. The Renaissance was by far the most creative period in human history. It touched…

  • ‘Chair Yoga’ classes to begin this month

    ‘Chair Yoga’ classes to begin this month

    Instructor Karen Rosen will lead the fitness class, “Live Well @ The JCC — Chair Yoga,” each Wednesday from 12-1 p.m., beginning Jan. 18 through March 29, at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. Nourish body and mind in this guided stretch using a chair, or do it standing, as an…

  • ‘BeFit Strength’ classes slated

    ‘BeFit Strength’ classes slated

    Instructor Peggy Potter will lead the fitness class, “Live Well @ The JCC — BeFit Strength,” on Thursdays, from 10:30-11:15 a.m., beginning on Jan. 19, at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. This class will help to tone, strengthen and improve balance with intervals of low- to non-impact movement using light…

  • Talk on opera for both newbies and enthusiasts slated for Jan. 17

    Talk on opera for both newbies and enthusiasts slated for Jan. 17

    Richard Ferris will present “Opera Topics — In Praise of Women Part I — Heroic Women” at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. No previous knowledge of opera is necessary as this program is designed to inform and entertain newcomers to opera as well…

  • Tickets on sale for Sayreville PTO Pocketbook Bingo

    Tickets on sale for Sayreville PTO Pocketbook Bingo

    Sayreville Middle School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its second annual Pocketbook Bingo/Tricky Tray at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Rd., Parlin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for pre-sale ticket orders. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door, limited space. For ticket information, email [email protected]

  • ProCure’s inaugural class of prostate cancer patient graduates remain cancer free four years later

    ProCure’s inaugural class of prostate cancer patient graduates remain cancer free four years later

    Three men’s experiences at ProCure built important friendships and community of support In March 2012, ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Somerset opened its doors as the 10th proton therapy treatment center in the United States, welcoming patients with various types of cancer that could benefit from this innovative and advanced form of radiation treatment. Among ProCure’s…

  • A physical therapy New Year’s resolution

    A physical therapy New Year’s resolution

    By:  Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT It is that time of the year again when most people come up with, and some even implement at least one New Year’s resolution. Wouldn’t it be great to have less pain and be able to do more in our daily lives? In my practice, I frequently see patients whose…

  • Health benefits from a multidisciplinary approach to care

    Health benefits from a multidisciplinary approach to care

    At Northeast Spine & Sports Medicine, patients can seek relief through physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, interventional pain management and/or non-surgical sports medicine. “We have a team approach to treating patients, as we find that many people benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to care,” says Dr. Stacey Franz, Medical Director of Northeast Spine & Sports…