Activities/Clubs News

The Red Ball Is Closer! – No The Green Ball Is Closer! – How do I respond to that argument?  Who cares!!!
Casual Bocce is back for it’s incredible FIFTH season!!!

Casual Bocce is the same game that you already know and love; bocce without the set teams or measuring the balls.  Or maybe you don’t know the game and want to give it a try?

Casual Bocce is currently in progress.  Games are on THURSDAY from 1-3P.M. at Clubhouse 1 on 631 Jamaica Blvd.  While there is always room for everyone to play, it is encouraged to call ahead to make sure there is a game going or that there is room.

We are NOT associated with the Official Bocce League which will run concurrently earlier in the week.  For the Official Bocce League information, please see their post right here in the newsletter.

For any questions or information, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794.

• Monday & Tuesday, April 8th & 9th – Tupperware 
• Wednesday, May 1st & 2nd – J & M Sports
• Wednesday, May 15th – Peachey’s Bakery (the Amish Baker)
• Tuesday  & Wednesday, June 25th & 26th – Handbag Sale
• Thursday & Friday, September 26th & 27th – D&D Jewelry
• Wednesday & Thursday, October 16th & 17th – Tupperware 
• Wednesday & Thursday, November 13th & 14th – J&M Sports
• Thursday and Friday, December 5th & 6th – Handbag Sale

We have a special ticketed event coming up on Wednesday, August 14th at 11AM. We will be hosting a High Tea at the Mathis House located at 600 Main Street, Toms River. The price is $50 per person, plus gratuities. There is limited seating, so please call early for your tickets to avoid disappointment. This a a full five course lunch. 
Our Holly Twig members, who knit and crochet, make hats for the newborn babies to wear home and chemo caps for patients in the Oncology Department.   All of our hats are made by Holly Twig members, and we use approved patterns.  We welcome your donations of yarn.

Our meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10h.  We have coffee and refreshments at 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10:00AM at HC Berkeley Clubhouse 2. This month’s program will be a chair yoga demonstration by Gail. New members and guests are always welcome. 

Pres., Marylou (908) 770-5176, VP, Susan (732) 267-5274, 
Membership, Elizabeth (732) 349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ  08757

Our next meeting is April 8th at 12:00 PM Club House One. At 11:30 AM coffee and donuts will be served prior to the meeting. Having taken our first trip of the year to Atlantic City Resorts, we are looking forward to future trips. Our next scheduled event on May 16th, will be our Picnic at Wells Mills County Park in Waretown. The park features over 20 miles of hiking for all to enjoy, a beautiful lake with canoe rentals, picnic area, fishing, or a chance to just sit on the Dam where you will probably see turtles (so bring your beach chair). Fishing poles will be provided if you'd like to try and catch the "big one", along with basic instructions on fishing. However, it's a picnic, hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, but rather than charging a fee, bring a Potluck dish to share. This is a social event for members only. Future upcoming events planned include a Blue Claws game, picnic dinner and fireworks on June 20th, a luncheon tour on the River Lady of Toms River on September 11th. Tickets for the game and the River Lady are available on the first and third Tuesday of the month between noon and 1:00 PM in Clubhouse ONE. Important: You do not have to fish to be a member of our Club! However, if you are a fisherperson in May we will announce our upcoming fishing schedule.

Spring is just around the corner and you all know what that means. GOLF!!! GOLF!!!

Holiday City Berkeley Golf will be kicking off our season the end of April or first week of May. The first meeting for league signups will be held Thursday, April 25th, Cedar Creek Golf Course at 10 AM.

Membership is $35 per person for league play. We play every Friday morning, 9 AM, at Cedar Creek Golf Course, from May til the end of September. This is a co-ed league.

Please attend this meeting learn more about our club and the good times we have playing every Friday during the spring and summer.

William Solt, President: Solt502@comcast.net • 732-244-6395

Happy & Healthy New Years! Our first meeting of the year will be in Clubhouse 1 on Tuesday, January 9 at 4 PM. Bocce signups at our meetings. The next two meetings and sign ups will be February 13 and March 12.
We will start playing in April. Always looking for new players. No experience needed. Please tell your friends and neighbors.

Happy Holidays! No meetings until January. At the meeting we will have sign ups. Meeting will be in Clubhouse 1 Tuesday, January 9th at 4 PM. We are looking for new members. Bocce is an easy game and lots of fun.

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Wishing all a healthy and happy New Year. Time to start thinking about Bocce. We will start playing in April. Sign ups will be held at our meetings. Meetings will be held at Clubhouse I at 4 PM. The next three meetings and sign ups will be Tuesdays, January 9, February 13 and March 12. 

We are always looking for new players. No experience needed. We will teach new players. So please tell your friends and neighbors. See you at the meetings.

Happy Holidays! No meetings until January. At the meeting we will have sign ups. Meeting will be in Clubhouse 1 Tuesday, January 9th at 4 PM. We are looking for new members. Bocce is a easy game and lots of fun.

Thanks to all our players for a successful season. Our playoffs were held at the start of the summer. Mondays, Team 4 played, Tuesdays Team 6. Three games were played. Team 4 Monday took the Championship.
Please check your newsletter for the first meeting of 2024. This will take place in January, time and place to be announced. We will have sign ups January, February and March.
We are looking for new players. Please tell your neighbors and friends. No experience is needed. It's lots of fun and a easy game to learn.

Always wanted to write that novel, poem, essay or memior? Join us at the HCB Writers Group. We're here to provide a friendly, non-judgemental place where you can share your writing and comment on the written pieces each of us brings in.
Our meetings will resume beginning Monday, October 2. Following that, we'll be meetnig on the first and third Mondays of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in Clubhouse Two. 
Need more information? Contact Anita Levine by phone at 732-546-0707, IM on Facebook or e-mail at Writstuff7@gmail.com.

Casual Bocce is back for its incredible FIFTH season!!!

Casual Bocce is the same game that you already know and love; bocce without the set teams or measuring the balls.  Or maybe you don’t know the game and want to give it a try?

Games are currently played from 9-11AM on Saturday mornings at Clubhouse 1 on the Bocce Courts.  While there is always room for everyone to play, it is encouraged to call ahead to make sure there is a game going or that there is room.  The season is anticipated to progress up until Thanksgiving.

We are NOT associated with the Official Bocce League which will run concurrently earlier in the week.  For the Official Bocce League information, please see their post right here in the newsletter.

For any questions or information, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794.