Activities/Clubs News

Hi Bunco Players,
Just a reminder:  our December Bunco will be off premises. This will be our Christmas party having it at a restaurant. So, there will be no new members to sign up for December. All Bunco members need their invite marked paid by a staff member. If you do not have one, you will need this to attend our Christmas party.
New members are still welcomed to join Bunco in January 2023. Come and join the group and see what fun we bring to all. Our next Bunco in Clubhouse 2 will be January 17, 2023.
Bunco is the third Tuesday of each month. It’s in Clubhouse 2 up on the hill in the auditorium. Doors open at 12:00 to sign up. The game starts at 1:00 P.M. and ends at 3:30P.M.
“Join in the joy and laughter…..forget your worries for just a while.”
Masks are not required. It is your option; do what feels comfortable for you. 
THE STAFF WISHES ALL A 
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Stay safe, healthy and enjoy your holidays. 

Lynn Lubanski, Secretary

 

Bocce and Traveling Bocce are finished for the season. We had our playoffs in July. Team 1 from Monday and Team 3 from Tuesday played. Team 1 won! Awards will be given at our Awards Luncheon.
Hoping to see everyone at the luncheon. The luncheon will be held at the Clarion Rt 37 at noon on Tuesday, October 11 from 12-4. Tickets are $25.
Please read your newsletter for upcoming meetings in 2023. Our next meeting this year will be at Clubhouse 1 on November 8 at 4 pm. Try to attend- we will be discussing next year’s season and elections.

Susan Schmied

 

Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 12th. 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.  Refreshments are served; there is a brief business meeting before we have a program. If you have been thinking about joining, please put the date on your calendar and come. 
Our mission is to raise money to purchase comfort items for the patients of RWJ Barnabas Health/Community Medical Center. 100% of the profit of our fundraising 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.    
Here is what’s coming up:
•    Raffle tickets are being sold for the $500 Visa gift card.
•    Thursday, October 6th the handbag sale is back in time for the holidays. The prices are always exceptional. Start your holiday shopping here.
•    Wednesday, October 19th, Boscov’s 25% off Discount Pass, Friends Helping Friends
•    Friday, November 4th the Holly Twig Holiday Boutique is back. Come and shop here for great gift ideas and baked goods.  There will be an assortment of beautiful crafted items, too. At 3 p.m. we will have the drawing for the $500 Visa gift card.  Raffles will be available to purchase from a Holly Twig.
Sales are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Outpatient Lobby and parking is free.
Personalized Letter from Santa to your special child is returning. Flyers with information will be available, or call for more information.
We continue to accept donations of new items that we resell and donations of yarn. We are always making baby hats for the newborns to wear home.
Susan (732)267-5274 • Marylou (908)770-5176 • Elizabeth (732)349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ  08757

Steve Abramson, Organizer

 

Autumn weather has finally arrived, and with the cooler weather, Casual Bocce has more spots available.
Bocce (or “Lawn Bowling” as it’s sometimes referred to), is an easy sport to learn and everyone is encouraged to join us.  Only requirement is wearing closed toe sneakers or shoes (oh and to have fun!).  
Games are Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10:00-Noon.  Reservations are required.  You will choose a day you want to play (either Monday and/or Tuesday) and you will be on the schedule for the rest of the season.
Casual Bocce has no set teams.  There is no measuring of the balls.  No paddles.  Strictly fun amongst friends.
Monday, October 17th will be the first ever “Annual Tournament Of Champions.”  Up to 32 players will play a bracket competition to see who will be the last man or woman standing.  Games start at 9AM and will continue until around noon.  This promises to be an exciting event whether participating or viewing.
To reserve your slot, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794.

Linda DeSilva

 

To our Bunco players,
We started our new season of Bunco last month. October 18th is our next Bunco game. New members are still welcomed to join Bunco. So, if you were thinking about joining, it’s not too late.
Bunco is the third Tuesday of each month. It’s in Clubhouse 2 up on the hill. Doors open at 12:00 to sign up. The game starts at 1:00 P.M. and ends at 3:30 P.M.
New Member:  If you haven’t played Bunco, have no fear. The staff will be happy to show you the game.
Masks are not required. It is your option, do what feels comfortable for you.
We are at Clubhouse 2 in the auditorium.
The Bunco Staff and maintenance personnel are working to create additional space between tables, and there are hand sanitizers on each table for your convenience. 
The Bunco Staff wish all health and happiness. 
Any questions, please call Linda: 732-616-8325 or Judy: 570-730-8490.

BY PAST COMMANDER James Egan 732-341-4905

 

The meetings of Silver/Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on the First Thursdays at 1:00 PM in the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you'll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905.
Tuesday, October 4th Yom Kippur begins at Sunset and ends on Wednesday at Sunset.
Monday, October 10th is Columbus Day.
Thursday, October 13th is the U.S. Navy Birthday (1775)
Monday, October 31st is Halloween.
Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 pm V.F.W. Post 10185's Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12's meeting at V.F.W. Post 3729, at Beach Haven, New Jersey, where the latest V.F.W. Programs and events will be discussed.
Thursday, November 3rd. Pancake Breakfast for all veterans. Please call Commander Egan 
732-341-4905 if you are attending so we can have an accurate number for the breakfast.

By Steve Abramson, Organizer

 

Autumn is arriving and with that is cooler weather.  Attendance for Casual Bocce is expected to grow but there is still plenty of room for new members.
Bocce (or “Lawn Bowling” as it’s sometimes referred to), is an easy sport to learn and everyone is encouraged to join us.  Only requirements are wearing closed toe sneakers or shoes.  
Games are Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10:00-Noon.  Reservations are required.  You will choose a day you want to play (either Monday and/or Tuesday) and you will be on the schedule for the rest of the season.
Casual Bocce has no set teams.  There are no measuring of the balls.  No paddles.  Strictly fun amongst friends.
And for the first time ever, in October, we will be holding the first annual “Tournament Of Champions” to see who the best Bocce player in the group is.  Stay tuned in October for more details.
To reserve your slot, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794.

 

We have finished our regular Bocce for the season. Our traveling team is still playing, ending sometime in August. 
Our Bocce Awards Luncheon will be Tuesday, October 11. This will be at the Clarion from noon till 4 pm. Tickets will be $35 a person. A full dinner will be served. Ticket sales will be at our Bocce meeting and at Clubhouse 1 the first and third Tuesday of the month. Sales are from noon till 1 pm. Please come out and enjoy a nice afternoon with fellow members.

By Linda DeSilva
 

To Our Former and New Bunco Players
We start our new season of bunco this month of Sept. Yes, we are back to have GOOD Fun and Surprises along the way. So, mark your calendar for September 20, 2022. Staff will be calling former Bunco members ahead of time.
Bunco is the third Tuesday of each month. It’s in Clubhouse 2 up on the hill. Doors open at 12:00 this September to sign up. The game starts at 1:00 P.M. to 3:30P.M.
New member, if you haven’t played Bunco have no fear, the staff will be happy to show you the game.
Masks are not required, it is your option, anddo what feels comfortable for you.
Our Clubhouse #2, the Auditorium, is larger so we are able to space the tables. The Bunco Staff and Maintenance personnel are working to create additional space between tables; there are hand sanitizers on each table for your convenience. 
Bunco Staff wishes all Health and Happiness 
Any Questions Please call Linda 732-616-8325 or  Judy 570-730-8490

 

We are finished playing for the season. We had quite a few new members this season. I believe they thoroughly enjoyed playing. Hoping they join next season, we would love to get more people interested in playing. Bocce is fun and very social. It is an easy game to learn and we are willing to teach interested new players.
We are having an important meeting on Tuesday, August 9th at 4 pm in Clubhouse 1. Please try to attend. We will be discussing our end of the season lunch/dinner.