Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Funeral home to offer free bereavement support
The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, is offering a bereavement support group. These ongoing sessions will be held every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The program, which is free of charge, will take place at the funeral home. Carol Burner, a certified grief recovery specialist, will facilitate the program. A professional…
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JFVS announces elder care now available
The Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County announce 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.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to Playhouse 22
Playhouse 22, 210 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, will present its 11th anniversary holiday production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 10-19, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. The production is adapted and directed by Tony Adase. Tickets cost $10 each. Group discounts are available. Birthday…
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Women’s agency to continue education series
Women Helping Women (WHW) will continue its education series, “Dine & Discover,” with the following seminars: • “Our Minds/Our Bodies: Working Together For Change” — Jan. 25 at Clouseau’s Restaurant, 12 New St., Metuchen • “The Value of Friendships: Growing & Changing” — March 29 at the Metuchen Inn, 424 Middlesex Ave. • “Choices &…
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Movie Night scheduled for Dec. 22 at temple
Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will hold its next monthly Movie Night beginning at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22. Pizza will be served at 7 p.m. A Jewish-themed movie will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. All are welcome. For more information and to reserve, e-mail…
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2005 dog, cat licenses will soon be available
Dog and cat licenses for 2005 will be available at Metuchen Borough Hall on or about Jan. 5 and must be purchased before Feb. 28 in order to avoid a $5 late fee. Licenses can be renewed via mail by filling out the application that will be included with the recycling schedule, or they can…
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Register for VSA arts of N.J. festival
Registration is under way for the VSA arts of New Jersey Annual Statewide “Partners in the Arts” Festival to be held May 24 at Middlesex County College in Edison. “Partners in the Arts” provides opportunities for children and adults with and without disabilities to engage in an enriching and accessible celebration of the arts. Individuals…
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Men’s drop-in basketball program has begun
The Metuchen Recreation Commission’s Men’s Drop-in Basketball program is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings at the Edgar School gymnasium, Brunswick Avenue. Open to Metuchen residents who are over 30, the program is free of charge. For further information, call the commission at (732) 632-8502.
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Local AARP chapter lists December events
The knitting and crocheting club of the Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet Dec. 17 at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Call Kay McCormack at (732) 548-1976. Also, the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is set for Dec. 31 at Doolan’s in Spring Lake. Call Maryann at (732) 287-3659. Support group offered weekly…
