Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Library to offer seminar on tax-reducing strategies

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present a seminar titled “Strategies to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits” at 10:30 a.m. July 15. Speaker will be Kevin Garron, a registered representative for New York Life Insurance Co. To register, call the library at (732) 287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation…

  • Support group available for those with anxiety

    Panic Relief Inc., a nonprofit educational organization directed by Judy Schiffman, is offering an ongoing panic-attack recovery program every weekday, with sessions available from 11 a.m. to noon, noon to 1 p.m., 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. The program is for anyone with panic, anxiety and/or agoraphobia, and is designed to help individuals cope with…

  • ‘A Natural Approach to Health’ at library July 11

    The Edison Public Library will present “A Natural Approach to Health” at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the main branch, 340 Plainfield Ave. The program, which is free, will feature an informal open discussion led by Michael Rothman, M.D., who will address the “how and why” of health via natural, holistic and nontoxic methods. Participants…

  • Symphonic band to hold Fourth of July concert

    The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission will present the Brio Symphonic Band in an Independence Day concert at 5 p.m. July 2 (not July Fourth) in the Metuchen Senior Citizen Center parking lot, 15 Center St. The concert will feature patriotic music, classic band tunes and selections from the American Musical Theater. The Brio Symphonic Band,…

  • JFVS announces elder care now available

    The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County announces the availability of an elderly care program for those with memory loss and varying degrees of dementia. Transportation is provided. Fees are charged on a sliding scale. Program includes meals, snacks and activities. For more information, call (732) 777-1940. Funeral home providing free bereavement support…

  • Joint program available to those affected by Sept. 11

    Jewish Family & Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County and Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Bergen County will present a collaborative program from 4-8 p.m. June 7 for individuals and families affected by Sept. 11. The entire community is welcome to participate free of charge in all or part of the program, which will take…

  • Families can ‘paws’ to read together in July

    The Edison Public Library will be holding registration in person or by phone beginning July 3 for “Families ‘Paws’ to Read Together,” a four-week program featuring stories, simple activities, crafts and a video presentation. It is open to preschoolers through 12-year-olds and their parents/guardians, with adult participation required. Adults must register all children in the…

  • An ‘ocean’ of fun awaits youngsters at the library

    The Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning July 5 for “In the Swim,” which will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. July 10 at the main branch, 340 Plainfield Ave. Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver will “splish-splash” through an “ocean” of fun as they “dive” into a…

  • Animals help introduce sign language to children

    The Edison Public Library is holding registration in person or by phone for “Animals All Around: Sign Language Skills from the Animal World,” which will take place at 10:30 a.m. July 6 at the North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave. Preschoolers to 12-year-olds, as well as their parents, will learn American Sign Language (ASL) for…