Tag: Matawan
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Support group to meet, discuss dementia March 1
Millennium Memory Care will hold a free support group discussion from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 1 to discuss the basics of understanding dementia, being able to read early warning signs of dementia, detecting disease progression and finding practical solutions for caregivers at 447 Matawan Ave., Matawan. Strategies will be discussed by family members and caregivers…
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Right Your Life open house set for Feb. 25, 26
Right Your Life will hold a community open house from 8-11 a.m. Feb. 25 and 26 at 27 Little St., Matawan. The facility is behind the Matawan First Aid Squad building. All are welcome to enjoy bagels and coffee while learning about the mission of Right Your Life, a nonprofit organization that finds ways to steer at-risk…
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Friends of the Library book sale supports programs
The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 4 at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan. Beat the crowd and get in early at 9 a.m. for a $5 entry fee. There is a $10 charge for the use of any…
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Carnevale celebration and bus trip slated
The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will celebrate Carnevale from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 26 at The Reception Center at St. Clement, Route 79, Matawan. The cost is $20 for children ages 4-10; $40 for adults. Carnevale is the Italian Mardi Gras Festival which is celebrated for days leading up to “Fat Tuesday”…
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Alzheimer’s disease, dementia support group to meet Feb. 1
Millennium Memory Care at Matawan will hold a free Alzheimer’s disease and dementia support group from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at its facility at 447 Matawan Ave., Matawan. The care facility is offering a new and free group therapy session to discuss the basics of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, being able to read early…
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Huskies prepare for big indoor track and field meets under new coach Burns
By Wayne Witkowski Matawan Regional High School’s Thomas Kalieta, who was an NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) winner in the indoor and outdoor 200 meters and outdoor 400, and David Alston, who was a runner-up high jumper in both MOC meets last season, are leading the Huskies in their big upcoming indoor meets. They continue…
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Local Songwriters to join GRAMMY nominee Shannon McNally at this Saturday’s Light Of Day Festival
By Karen Rapolla Staff Writer Songs have long been powerful forms of commentary on issues of the day, punctuating social movements and inspiring listeners to action. The protest song occupies a unique and distinctive niche in the music firmament, combining the elements of other musical genres along with the elements of journalism and commentary. The…
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Dunne back leading Matawan boys’ basketball team
By Wayne Witkowski Michael Dunne is back in top form with his right foot fully healed, which is good news for Matawan Regional High School’s boys’ basketball team. The Huskies contend in the Shore Conference A Central Division and are rebuilding toward a strong finish at tournament time. Dunne, a 6-foot-4 junior guard, was injured…
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Fire department receives gift of pet oxygen masks
The Matawan Borough Volunteer Fire Department received a generous donation of five pet oxygen masks from The Emma Zen Foundation. The gift, which was given Dec. 3, will make it possible for Matawan Borough’s firefighters to provide lifesaving oxygen to pets and other animals overcome by smoke inhalation or lack of oxygen due to house…
