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  • Liberty Oak Chorus invites new members to join

    Liberty Oak Chorus invites new members to join

    The Liberty Oak Chorus invites women of all ages to get in the spirit and sing with the group this holiday season. Learn two holiday songs in four-part a capella harmony and then join the Liberty Oak Chorus on stage on Dec. 4 for its Holiday Show. Beginning Oct. 27, rehearsals will take place from…

  • Fire causes evacuation of residents

    Fire causes evacuation of residents

    JACKSON – No one was injured when a fire broke out in a residential unit at the Bella Terra assisted living facility on the morning of Oct. 9, but some residents were evacuated to Jackson Liberty High School as emergency crews responded to the scene. According to the Jackson Police Department, at 7:15 a.m., emergency…

  • SRHS class of ’41 to gather for reunion

    SRHS class of ’41 to gather for reunion

    The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1941 will hold its 75th reunion at a luncheon set for 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Portuguese Fisherman, Jackson Street, South River. For more information, call Helen Scupp at 732-257-7477.

  • Navesink Arts Center presents an ‘Evening of the Spoken Word’

    Navesink Arts Center presents an ‘Evening of the Spoken Word’

    The Navesink Arts Center, home of the Monmouth Players theatrical company, will present an “Evening of the Spoken Word” performance at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28, at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Middletown. The program, themed as “Verses in Autumn” will feature members from the greater Shore community to share their passion for spoken…

  • Great part-time jobs for retirees

    Great part-time jobs for retirees

    Part-time consultant work may be just what retirees are looking for to fill their time and earn some extra money. Upon retiring, many newly minted retirees find themselves looking for ways to fill their free time. Hobbies may not take up too much time, and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets. One way that retirees can…

  • Renovations for senior safety

    As adults approach their golden years, the homes they once thought of as sanctuaries can become unsafe. Families wrestle with the decision to keep parents and grandparents in their homes or move them into assisted living facilities or other senior residences. Modifying seniors’ homes to make them safer is another option. The National Institute on…

  • Beware buying medicines online

    Beware buying medicines online

    The Internet has made it possible for consumers to buy just about anything without ever leaving their homes. Whether looking for a pizza or a car, consumers can find whatever they need with a few clicks of the mouse. But buying merchandise online always comes with a degree of risk, and that’s especially so when…

  • Delaying retirement has financial, social benefits

    Delaying retirement has financial, social benefits

    The need to save for retirement is something professionals start hearing about from the moment they begin their careers. Whether it’s parents extolling the virtues of retirement plans or employers who encourage their employees to take advantage of their retirement programs, saving for retirement is never far from the minds of professionals. As important as…

  • Free six-week diabetes workshops offered at library

    Free six-week diabetes workshops offered at library

    The Sayreville Public Library has partnered with Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network to offer free six-week diabetes self-management workshops 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17 at the library, Washington Road. The evidence-based sessions, developed at Stanford University, are interactive and will cover a variety of topics including preventing complications, problem solving, the importance of…