Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • ToughLove parent support group in Edison

    The Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison, offers a support group Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. ToughLove is a self-help support program for parents who deal with problems of unacceptable behavior in their preteen, teen or adult children. For further information, contact Neil, (732) 777-0824 or (800) 333-1069.

  • Multiple Sclerosis support groups offered

    The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter offers several support groups in Middlesex County. The chapter’s self-help groups provide individuals with MS, their families and caregivers a chance to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting. For more information, call the telephone numbers indicated or (800) FIGHTMS. The schedule for group meetings is as…

  • Hearing aids sought for terror attack victims

    The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, is collecting used hearing aids to be refurbished and sent to Hadassah Hospital in Israel to assist victims of terror attacks. To donate or for more information, call Arlene at (609) 409-2749.

  • Senior Chai meeting scheduled for Jan. 11

    Jewish Family Service of Southern Middlesex County has announced that its next meeting of Senior Chai — a program designed for active adults who are single or widowed, or who are caregivers of a spouse — will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, 20 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.…

  • Tickets now available for ‘Technicolor Dreamcoat’

    Tickets are now available for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” presented by Plays-in-the-Park, Edison. The play will be Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. It marks the 10th anniversary of the Plays-in-the-Park’s production, and all…

  • Women’s agency to hold law clinic, offer support

    Women Helping Women (WHW), the nonprofit organization providing affordable therapy and support services for young girls, teens and women throughout Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties, will hold its monthly Family Law Legal Clinic at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the agency’s Somerset office, 7 Cedar Grove Lane. Preregistration is necessary for anyone interested in a…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…