Tag: Woodbridge

  • Poconos subject of exhibit at Barron Arts Center

    Poconos subject of exhibit at Barron Arts Center

    The Barron Arts Center’s 2019 Artist of the Year exhibit will feature Stephen J. Kager of Pocono Plateau/Plus from Aug. 22 to Sept. 22 at the BAC, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. The opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 22. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and…

  • YMCA of MEWSA to offer ‘Healthy Weight and Your Child’ sessions

    YMCA of MEWSA to offer ‘Healthy Weight and Your Child’ sessions

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) launched a new program, “Healthy Weight & Your Child,” an evidence-based program for children carrying excess weight. Based on a grant from Y-USA, this program is offered at no charge and includes 25 sessions delivered over four months. The program empowers 7-13-year-olds with the support…

  • Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet at Outback Steakhouse on Sept. 15

    Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet at Outback Steakhouse on Sept. 15

    The Circle of Single Jewish Friends, age 50 and older, will hold a meet-and-eat lunch at noon on Sept. 15 at Outback Steakhouse, 481 Route 1 south, Edison. Cost is price of meal off menu, plus $3.   Please RSVP Roberta 908-668-8450 or [email protected].  

  • YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans during Welcoming Week

    YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans during Welcoming Week

    During Welcoming Week, taking place on Sept. 13-22, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in holding events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities are open to…

  • Enhance your visit with a person with Alzheimer’s disease

    Enhance your visit with a person with Alzheimer’s disease

    Visiting a person with Alzheimer’s disease will be the topic of discussion at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 at Five Branches Senior Center, 1 Brown Ave., Iselin section of Woodbridge. This program provides practical techniques to enhance visiting, helping participants find new ways to communicate and interact throughout all stages of Alzheimer’s. The class is…

  • Garbolino Memorial 5K set for Sept. 14 at Roosevelt Park

    Garbolino Memorial 5K set for Sept. 14 at Roosevelt Park

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold its annual Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 14 at Roosevelt Park in Edison in front of the Lakeview School. It will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. with post-race awards at 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. This run/walk is held each year in…

  • Coughlin receives Middlesex County College’s L’Hommedieu Award

    Coughlin receives Middlesex County College’s L’Hommedieu Award

    EDISON – Craig Coughlin, speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, received the Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award from Middlesex County College at its Fall Convocation on Aug. 26. He was presented the award for his leadership in the state and service to the people of Middlesex County. “Speaker Coughlin has long been a champion of…

  • Disability Allies to hold BBQ fundraiser on Sept. 8

    Disability Allies to hold BBQ fundraiser on Sept. 8

    Disability Allies will hold its third annual BBQ fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 at American Legion Post 87, 314 Berry St., Woodbridge. The menu will include hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, sausage and peppers and a variety of salads. Activities will include a deejay, balloon artist, face painting, a…

  • In the Service: Cameron D. Apparicio

    In the Service: Cameron D. Apparicio

    U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron D. Apparicio graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…