Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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‘Language and Jewish Identity’ at Neve Shalom
The Adult Education Committee and the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series of Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host guest speaker Ken Moss on Dec. 21. Moss, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, will speak on “Language and Jewish Identity: Past, Present and Future.” Services will begin at 8 p.m., followed by…
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Classes in coordination, tai chi offered at center
The JFK Fitness Center is offering a six-session introductory program that will include balance and coordination classes. This form of workout is designed to help with daily activities in gaining more stability, flexibility and strength. Rich Lund, an instructor of tai chi and qigong for 20 years, will teach the course, which is offered to…
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Off-road ‘Hash’ run in Edison Jan. 5
The Hash House Harriers will host a 4- to 6-mile group run at 10 a.m. Jan. 5, beginning at Kenneth Vercammen Law Office, 2053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Hashing is not a race but a noncompetitive group run that follows an off-road course laid out with baking flour. The course is complex and runs through woods,…
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Chamber, YMCA to honor Dr. King
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA have joined together to host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, 8:30-10 a.m. Jan. 21. Admission is $10, and reservations can be made by contacting the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce at (732)…
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Elder care available at JFVS in Edison
The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County offers two different social adult day programs to assist caregivers and provide respite to families. Elderday at Edison is a program for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders; CAMEO (Challenging Adult Minds and Energizing Ourselves) is a program for alert adults with physical disabilities.…
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Neve Shalom slates New Year’s party, trip to A.C.
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. The cost is $85 per couple, half price for singles, and includes food and music by Pulse Entertainment. BYOB. Reservations are required by Dec. 11. Call Lou at (732) 381-0014 or Abe (732) 494- 6427…
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Jazz for Toys to be held Dec 7 in Metuchen
Jeanie Bryson, daughter of Dizzy Gillespie, will perform at the Jazz for Toys concert Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. The concert will feature a collection of songs to honor Gillespie’s 90th birthday. Tickets, which may be purchased at the door, are $10 for adults, $5 for students and…
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Thrift store at church open three days a week
The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rooms are decorated for the winter season. Moderately priced fall and winter clothing for adults and children are available for purchase. For more information…
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Alzheimer’s caregiver support group to meet
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold a caregiver support group meeting Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodbridge Public Library, Iselin Branch, 1081 Green St., Iselin section of Woodbridge; and Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Oak Woods Senior Housing, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. A young wives…
