Activities/Clubs News

In April, Holly Twig proudly celebrated 54 years of dedicated fundraising. To mark this special milestone, we enjoyed a lovely anniversary luncheon at Italy’s Best.
On a more somber note, we lost a longtime member, Millie Delgado. Millie was an active and cherished part of our group, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Looking to May, we are excited to attend the Annual CMCAA Tea at the hospital—always a beautiful event that brings together the volunteers.
Gift auction tickets are now available and can be purchased at Berkeley Clubhouse 2 on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30-4:00 p.m. before BINGO, as well as at the mini-mall on Friday mornings. Tickets are $20 and include a door prize ticket, a sheet of red table tickets, a gold table ticket, bottled water, and assorted sweet treats. Guests are welcome to bring additional snacks. When you purchase six or more tickets, you may reserve a table for your group. This popular event always sells out, so be sure to get your tickets early. The auction will be held on Wednesday, June 10th, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Please bring snacks or lunch and have a great afternoon.
In August, Holly Twig will host our Annual High Tea Luncheon at the beautiful Mathis House, located at 600 Main Street. Seating begins at 11:00 a.m. This elegant five-course experience will include soup, salad, scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, and, of course, plenty of tea. Seating is limited, so watch for upcoming flyers and plan to purchase your tickets early—whether for yourself or a table of friends. It’s sure to be a memorable and delicious afternoon.
All proceeds from our events are donated to the hospital to help fulfill “wish list” items requested by various departments—needs that fall outside the regular operating budget. Each department may submit requests for items up to $5,000. Your continued support and generosity make it possible for these important wishes to be granted.
One of our ongoing fundraising efforts is our partnership with Second Time Around, creating a true win-win opportunity. We gladly accept new or gently used items, which are consigned under Holly Twig’s account. It’s a wonderful shop full of hidden treasures—you never know what you might find!
We also continue to collect donations of new, soft yarn. Our talented members use these materials year-round to create baby hats for newborns, as well as chemo hats, shawls, and lap blankets for patients in the oncology department.
Holly Twig meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Clubhouse 2 in Holiday City Berkeley. Meetings begin with coffee and conversation, often followed by an engaging program before our business session. We always welcome new faces and invite you to join us.

Pres-Marylou (908) 770-5176, 
VP-Jeanette (201) 240-0204,
Membership-Elizabeth (732) 349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, 
Toms River, NJ  08757

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11th  , at 12:00 PM in Club House One. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Josh, an Ocean County Parks Naturalist, Josh will present a program on the top Birding Hotspots in Ocean County and where to view hundreds of different species and birding programs in Ocean County.

We warmly welcome new members to join our club, membership $10 yearly. MEMBERS are invited to join us for coffee and donuts at 11:30 AM, before our meeting which begins at noon. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members in a relaxed setting.
We would like to remind everyone that while fishing is a part of what we do, our club is, at its core, a social club. Many of our members enjoy fishing, but it is not a requirement to join. We welcome anyone interested in social activities, whether or not you fish. 
Join us June 19th for our 3rd Annual Picnic at John Bartlett County Park, fun for all, Bocce, Cornhole, Kite-flying, a waterpark for our grandchildren, crabbing, fishing, hamburgers/hot dogs, salads and dessert.  FUN for ALL! Tickets will be sold at Ticket Sales and at our meetings, $20 per person.
Stay tuned for more information on future meetings and programs! Check out our NEW Bulletin Board near the Card Room.
For additional information about our club or to inquire about upcoming fishing trips, please contact John Gindhart, VP at (907) 671-0460 or Rosemarie Collopy, Secretary at 973-907-4623.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13th, at 12:00pm in Clubhouse One. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Chris Clous, an Ocean County Parks Naturalist, will present a program on Barnegat Bay and recreational opportunities.
Following our meeting on the 13th of April we will have our Annual Easter Luncheon to celebrate both our Christian and Orthodox Easter - $15 per person.

We warmly welcome new members to join our club, membership $10 yearly. MEMBERS are invited to join us for coffee and donuts at 11:30am, before our meeting which begins at noon. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members in a relaxed setting.

We would like to remind everyone that while fishing is a part of what we do, our club is, at its core, a social club. Many of our members enjoy fishing, but it is not a requirement to join. We welcome anyone interested in social activities, whether or not you fish.

We have recently gone through one of the most challenging winter periods in recent years and are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. We invite you to review our upcoming events, which offer a diverse range of opportunities designed to appeal to all interests.
Upcoming Events and Meetings

May 11th: Birding in Ocean County by Josh, Naturalist from Ocean County Parks. Learn the Top Birding Hotspots in Ocean County to view the hundreds of different species, and birding programs here in Ocean County.

 

June 19th, Annual Picnic at John Bartlett County Park, fun for all, Bocce, Cornhole, kite-flying, a waterpark for our grandchildren, crabbing, fishing, hamburgers/hot dogs, salads and dessert. FUN for ALL! Tickets will be sold at Ticket Sales and at our meetings, $20 per person.

 

May & June – During these months, we will do at least one Party Boat trip, too soon to schedule.

 

Stay tuned for more information on future meetings and programs! Check out our NEW Bulletin Board near the Card Room.
For additional information about our club or to inquire about upcoming fishing trips, please contact John Gindhart, VP at (907) 671-0460 or Rosemarie Collopy, Secretary at 973-907-4623.