Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Metuchen chamber to host winter fest Nov. 25

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 54th annual Winter Festival sponsored by JFK Medical Center/ Solaris Health System Nov 25 at 2 p.m. (weather permitting; there is no rain date). This year’s theme is “Season of Smiles.” The participants will parade through downtown Metuchen. All groups are welcome to march. Registration is…

  • Congregation to host dinner, ‘Frank Sinatra’

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will hold a Sisterhood and Men’s Club Paid-up Membership event Nov 26. at 7 p.m. A light dinner is planned along with a Las Vegas-style show starring Jerry Spathis performing as Frank Sinatra. Contact Allison Steinbach or Scott Raiman at (732) 985-7272 for details and reservations.

  • How to cope with loss during holidays Nov. 27

    JFK Medical Center’s Haven Hospice Department and Costello’s Funeral Home will host an educational and supportive forum title “How To Cope With Loss During the Upcoming Holiday Season.” The forum will take place 7-9 p.m. Nov. 27 in the JFK Conference Center, 70 James St., Edison. To register or obtain more information, contact JFK Medical…

  • Edison tree lighting to be held Nov. 29

    The lighting of Edison’s 20-foot blue spruce Christmas tree will take place Nov. 29 in front of the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by Eppiphany, a Dickens-style vocal group. The Edison High School Band and Chorus, Yvonne’s School of Dance, and Stage Stars Dance…

  • Chamber of Commerce to host mixers, forum, party

    The Edison Chamber of Commerce will host the following business mixers: Nov. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 2055 Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Edison. The cost is $20 for members of Edison, East Brunswick, Woodbridge and MCRCC chambers, $25 for nonmembers. A forum, “Accessing the Edison Government Business Service,” open to the business community,…

  • Church to host live Nativity scene Dec. 1

    Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will host a Live Nativity Scene Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. This will include a petting zoo, live Nativity and craft. No registration is required and there is no charge. For more information call (732) 287-1666

  • 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…

  • Library collecting books for disadvantaged kids

    The Edison Public Library is participating in Books to Keep, a program that distributes books to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. New hardcover and paperback books suitable for children from preschool through adolescence may be brought to the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., through Dec 15. Funds are also needed.…

  • Senior club to host Atlantic City trips, dance

    The Colonia Senior Club hosts an Atlantic City day trip the third Monday of the month. The next trip is Nov. 19 to Trump Plaza. The bus leaves from St. John Vianney parking lot at 11 a.m. sharp. Price is $18 and attendees receive $20 cash back and $5 in food. Call Connie at (732)…