Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Weight-loss support group seeks members
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 153, a weight-loss support group based in Spotswood, is seeking new members. The aim of the nonprofit organization is to educate and encourage its members to lose weight using sensible means. Meetings are held 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays at United Methodist Church, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. A nominal membership fee is…
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JFVS offering services to those affected by 9/11
The Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County, with the support of a Sept. 11 recovery grant from the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund, is offering additional services to those individuals and families directly affected by 9/11. Services include counseling, support groups, educational groups, family activities, vocational counseling, job placement services,…
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Arts society names 2006 Fall Artist of the Season
The Edison Arts Society (EAS) is honoring watercolorist Mary Ellen Brennan, of Monroe, as its 2006 Fall Artist of the Season. Brennan has donated numerous hours at the “Gardens of the Garden State” Art and Photography exhibit at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, and also contributed to EAS’ first “Art in the Garden Tour,” which…
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Library program for adults on Nov. 20
The Edison Public Library will present “The Benefits and Wisdom of Prearrangement” at 1 p.m. on Nov. 20 at its main branch, 340 Plainfield Ave. Margaret Chelnik, of CMS Mid-Atlantic Inc. cemetery management services, will discuss how important it is for people to choose the way they would like to be memorialized and interred. There…
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‘Read Around Town’ hits local TV network
The children’s department of the Edison Public Library has introduced “Read Around Town,” a new television show for parents and youngsters that is available on Edison’s local TV network, Channel 22. Because program dates vary, viewers are asked to check out the program lineup. Center offers Friday-night discussions on spirituality The Eckankar Center holds public…
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Edison Arts Society slates adult art class for the fall
The Edison Arts Society is offering “Acrylics With Drawing Instruction” taught by artist Roy Steinberg, from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. on Wednesdays, from through Nov. 29. Classes will be held in the main meeting room of the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave. The cost per course is $135, with a 15 percent discount for…
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Local church launches postmodern ministry
New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, 80 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, has launched a “postmodern ministry” titled “The Search.” Biweekly gatherings will be held every second and fourth Sunday. For more information, call (732) 985-7097; e-mail [email protected]; or visit the church’s Web site at www.nbcn-nj.net.
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Jewish family service seeks volunteers, drivers
Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County needs caring volunteers to work with older adults at its Cameo and Elderday programs. Both groups meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison. Programs include arts and crafts, music and dance (piano available), lectures…
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Funeral home providing free bereavement support
The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, continues to offer a bereavement support group. Ongoing sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon, as well as Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. The program, which is free of charge, takes place at the funeral home. Carol Burner, a certified grief…
