Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Church’s two societies to hold joint meeting June 5

    The Altar-Rosary and Holy Name societies at St. Helena Roman Catholic Church, 950 Grove Ave., Edison, will hold a combined meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 5 for the Living Rosary, the installation of officers and the reception of new members. Refreshments will follow in the school hall. This will be the last meeting of…

  • Internet security program slated at library June 27

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present “Understanding Information Security” at 7 p.m. June 27. Dr. Lee Ratzan, of Rutgers University’s School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS), New Brunswick, will demonstrate how to deal with the various viruses, worms and hoaxes that plague computer users when accessing the Internet. For more…

  • 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.

  • Cub Scouts plan Father’s Day Breakfast June 18

    Cub Scout Pack 12, Edison, is sponsoring a Father’s Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 in the cafeteria of St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12. Kids can treat that special guy in their lives to a buffet…

  • Library offering course in self-defense June 5

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present “Training for Life,” a personal protection course, at 7 p.m. June 5. Joel Levy, who runs his own karate school in the area, will present the program, which is for everyday men and women who wish to learn self-defense. Participants will receive hands-on training in lifesaving…

  • Synagogue extends offer to prospective members

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, is offering free synagogue memberships through June 30 (religious school tuition does not apply). Those who are thinking of joining the temple for the July 2006 to June 2007 fiscal year can enjoy the benefits of membership while getting a feel for the synagogue. Call the temple office at…

  • Job seekers support group meets every Thursday

    The NOVA (New Opportunities for Vocational Advancement) Job Seekers support group – the vocational and employment services department of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County – meets every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the JFVS, 515 Plainfield Ave., Edison, to network and share ideas and contacts. For further information, call Diane Markowitz…

  • 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…

  • Church continues thrift store hours into spring

    Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, continues its thrift store hours and is ready for spring. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. It features men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, knick-knacks,…