Activities/Clubs News

Our Mission is to raise money to purchase comfort items for the patients of RWJ Barnabas Health/Community Medical Center. We are proud to say that 100 per cent of the profit of our fundraising efforts goes into those items that are selected from a Wish List that is made up from various departments.  In the past, we have contributed such items as warming blankets, reclining chairs and televisions for the patients, just to name a few.  None of the money goes into the hospital operations.
It is important to mention that this hospital recognizes and respects the senior population in the area and continues to grow with our health issues in mind.  
The Gift Auction tickets are selling quickly, and no tickets are sold at the door.  The generosity of the local businesses is very exciting.  The gift baskets and gift certificates for merchandise donated that will be filling the tables is going to make for a very exciting afternoon. There is definitely something for everyone. 
Our members continue to knit and crochet hats for the newborn babies all year long. We gladly accept your baby weight yarn donations to make these hats for the precious new born babies to wear home from the hospital.  Your support and generosity makes this possible. Please call Susan to arrange for pick it up.  Approximately 1,200 babies are born each year at our hospital.
Our commemorative 50th Anniversary Cookbooks have been a huge success and we only have about a half dozen remaining. 
This past month was filled with celebrations and delectable food. We started the month with the Appreciation Tea at the hospital that was on May 9th which was outstanding.  The auditorium was transformed into a beautiful venue with a delicious menu. This was followed a few days later by our 50th Anniversary brunch.  We gathered at the Clarion Hotel where the food was plentiful and delicious. 
The vendor sales have returned.  The Hand Bag sale was filled with lovely items. It was impossible to resist buying things. The Tupperware sale was also successful. Thank you to everyone who supported us by shopping and volunteering your time to work with us.
Holly Twig meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the H.C. Berkeley Clubhouse #2 - upper clubhouse.  Being part of this group doesn’t take very much time, and is very rewarding.  Come and see for yourself.  We look forward to meeting you. We do not have meetings in July and August.
Susan (732)267-5274 • Marylou (908)770-5176 • Elizabeth (732)349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ  08757