Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Alzheimer’s panel sets caregiver support

    The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will offer several upc oming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The schedule is as follows: • Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m. — JFK Hartwyck Adult Medical Day Center, Lifestyle Building, 2050 Oak Tree Road, Edison; • Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. — Raritan Bay Medical Center, Ferry…

  • Library Friends seeks book-sale donations

    The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold a Book Sale 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Books may be purchased for $5 a bag; bags will be provided by the Friends. Donations for the sale may be dropped off at the Friends’ mailbox at the library.…

  • Chabad Center sets Menorah lightings

    Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will continue its menorah lightings at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at Franklin Plaza and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 25 at Jamesburg Triangle Park.

  • Beginners Spanish’ offered for seniors

    A new “Beginners Spanish” class will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Old Bridge Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Instructor will be Maru Keely. The teaching method is designed for adults. Classes will run 45 minutes per week. Registration is required. For more information and to reserve,…

  • OLV Seniors plans January meeting

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will hold its next meeting at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 9 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Participants, who are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, should come dressed in their favorite snow attire. For more information, call Teri…

  • Sounds of chamber music to fill church

    The City Winds Trio, featuring flute, oboe and bassoon, will perform at 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The performance will be the first in the 2009 Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The trio will perform chamber music from the traditional classical repertory as well as Scott…

  • Jamesburg Elks to host New Year’s Eve party

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year’s Eve Party from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, music by Doze 2 Guyz, an open bar, a champagne toast and party hats and noisemakers. Tickets cost $50…

  • Joshua Center open for food and clothing

    The Joshua Center food bank and clothing donation center is open at the Union Baptist Church of South River, Inc., 76 Washington St., South River. Hours available for persons in need are 9:30-11:30 am and 5:30-7:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month. Call the church to request assistance at 732 651 2770.…

  • Registration going on for zumba fitness

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will launch a Zumba Fitness Party program on Jan. 8. Classes are planned for 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, at the Recreation Center, Dolan Street. Fee is $60. Interested individuals may register 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, at the rec office. For more information, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.