Activities/Clubs News

At this time, we are busy gathering gift certificates and donations from local merchants for our Annual June Gift Auction. If you have items that you received from Atlantic City for a gif you received that you put up in a closet and will never use, please call us to arrange to donate these items. We are known for our beautiful gift baskets and generous prizes. There will be no gifts valued less than $30 and many valued over $100. Of course, there will be door prizes and a 50/50. There will be lots of surprise gifts with many to please everyone. Tickets are now available on Thursdays and Berkeley BINGO from 3-4:30 and at the mini mall on some Fridays. The ticket prize is $20, which includes a door prize ticket, a sheet of red table tickets, a ticket for the gold table, a bottle of water and assorted desserts. As always, you are welcome to bring snacks.
Keep watching Facebook for new crumb cake sale from My Father’s Crumb Cakes. You may have tried some, as he sells at the Cedar Post in the summer and at Luigi’s.

Holly Twig is hosting our Annual High Team Luncheon at the Mathis House, located at 600 Main Street, seating at 11am. Ticket information will be available soon. There will be limited seating, so please watch for flyers and get your tickets early. You can purchase a single ticket or a few for a table of friends to sit together. This will be a five course luncheon with soup, salad, scones, tea sandwiches and dessert. Of course, there will be plenty of tea served. Come and have a memorable afternoon and a delicious lunch.

Our members are always finding creative and meaningful ways to raise funds for Community Medical Center. These funds help purchase much-needed items that fall outside the hospital’s general budget. Each hospital department may submit a “wish” request for items valued up to $5,000. Your donations and purchases make it possible for these “wishes” to be granted. Thank you for your continued support.

One of our ongoing fundraising efforts is our partnership with Second Time Around, creating a true win-win opportunity. We gratefully accept new or gently used items, which are then consigned under Holly Twig’s account at Second Time Around. When an item sells, 50% of the proceeds go to Holly Twig and 50% to Second Time Around—resulting in 100% of the funds benefiting the hospital. As you de-clutter or make room for something new, please think of Holly Twig and call to arrange a donation. This is a hidden treasure that everyone should visit. You never know what you’ll find.
Holly Twig also continues to accept donations of new, soft yarn. Our members continue throughout the year to use this yarn 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 9:30am in Clubhouse 2 at Holiday City Berkeley. We begin each meeting with coffee and conversation, often followed by an interesting program before moving into our business meeting.

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

Thank you to all the corporations, businesses, shareowners, family, friends, clubs and committees, who donated to our Basket Raffle.
Your generosity made our Basket Raffle a huge success.
Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails
Bacchus Wine Making School
Betty Anghelo
Betty Lee
Bj’s Restaurant Brewhouse
Capelli E Mani
Cordi’s Italian Gourmet
Dina’s Bistro
Enzo’s Caffe Italia
Fat Patty’s
Go Getters
Holiday City Diner
Il Giardinello Di Baciola
LG’s Pizza & Pasta
Lisa Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Mary Davis
Pies on 37
Rainbow Diner
Recreation Committee
Rise & Shine Bakery
Riv’s Toms River Hub
Ruth Deane Attorney at Law, LLC
Schiano’s Pizza
Sew So
SharkNinja
Slice House
Tardi’s Ristorante Italiano
The Happy Hour
Villa Amalfi Ristorante
Vito’s Pizza and Pub

We think that one of the best parts of living in Holiday City at Berkeley is the many activities that we can participate in! The HCB Recreation Committee is so very proud to be just one of the many clubs and committees here in HCB that strive to provide something for everyone!
We are so excited about our upcoming Craft and Vendor Fair! JoEllen Powely and her crew have gone above and beyond to organize this one! Be sure to get out and ship till you drop! With over 25 Vendors, baked goods, and refreshments, this promises to be a big hit!
In addition to Craft Night, Game Night, and Cooking, don’t forget to join us for Social Sunday Karaoke and for our Wednesday Seminar on Senior Scams! Get ready to tie on your sneakers as our walking club hits the pavement! The Book Club and our Library Volunteers continue to make our library a hub of activity. And all are welcome to join us at Ceramics on Tuesday night and Saturday morning!
Our big, not-to-miss April event is a Night of Classic Rhythm and Blues featuring Sonny & Company on April 18th!
Join us for our Recreation Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 4:30 in CH1 as we discuss some exciting upcoming events:
Toms River Multigeneration Orchestra: Monday, June 1, 6:00
A Time to Reminisce Mixer, Sunday, June 7, 1:00
*Murder Mystery: Saturday, June 27, Dessert with the Captain… A High Tide Homicide: dress like you’re dining at the Captain’s Table. 

The Holiday City Berkeley Melodiers are excited to be back at work, rehearsing for our Spring Concert, Miles of Melodiers. The concert will be held on Sunday, May 3rd in Clubhouse 2 at 2 pm! Tickets will be sold the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, or by contacting Susan Gleason at 732-580-0652.
If you have a love for singing and would like to join this lovely group for our upcoming season, we would love to have you! For information please contact Linda Roth at 201-873-1185 or email Melodiershcb@gmail.com. Hope to see you soon!

The Variety & Drama Club would like to thank all of you who supported us and came out to our show on February 21st. It was a blast! I hope you had as much fun as we did. Of course, we are already thinking about what’s coming next.
We are very happy that we can continue to provide this wonderful amenity to our community.
As always, we are continuing to plan exciting fundraising events to help offset the costs of productions… so please support us when you can.
New members are always welcome!
Please call Pat Tartaro 908-309-6478 with any questions.

Spring is coming!  We know it is because our St. Patrick’s Dinner is this month!  Get your tickets soon so you don’t miss out on the Shenanigans!  
We continue to offer Craft Night, Game Night, Ceramics, Book Club, Cooking Club and our new Wednesday Seminars are a hit.  This month, Mary Ann Mancini will lead an interactive discussion on Holiday traditions we keep with our families and how best to preserve them for future generations!  If you have any special traditions, please reach out to Mary Ann!
We have a very special announcement!  The Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra is returning on Monday, June 1!  Their Spring show is going to be a wonderful treat!
The Recreation Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 in the Arts & Crafts Room in Ch1.  We love to welcome new members!  So please, join us and get involved!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9th, at 12:00 PM in Club House One. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Lauren Serrano, Director of Senior Services, Berkely Township. Come learn about Property Tax Rebate, JAPD, Senior Freeze, Meals on Wheels, SNAP, Energy Assistance, Home Energy, and PAD.  *Forms will be available. If you know a friend or neighbor who could benefit from this program, please invite them to our meeting.
For those who didn’t attend our meeting last month, we will also be collecting 2026 dues and issuing new ID badges. The dues will remain at $10 for the year. If you plan to renew your membership, please be prepared to do so at the meeting. We also warmly welcome new members to join our club. Members are invited to enjoy coffee and donuts at 11:30 AM, just before our meeting 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.

 

Upcoming Events and Meetings
•    March 9th Meeting: The Berkeley Township Senior Center will provide information about services available to seniors and explain how to apply. 
•    March 16th – Bus trip to Atlantic City
•    March 17th, Tuesday lunch at Ocean County Vo-tech School, a self-drive event will meet at 11:15 at the school, which is located at 850 Toms River Rd, Jackson Twp, NJ. $20 per person which includes your meal, drink and gratuities.   Tickets will be sold at Ticket Sales and at our meetings.
•    March 21st, Saturday: Fishermen come join us for our Fishing Luncheon at noon in Clubhouse One. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at our meetings or during ticket sales in Clubhouse One between 12:00 and 1:00 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Discuss your favorite fishing spots, whether you enjoy fresh or saltwater fishing, which baits you prefer, and share your favorite fishing story about the one you caught, or the one that got away. Tickets will be sold at Ticket Sales and at our meetings.
•    April 13th Meeting: Chris Clous, an Ocean County Parks Naturalist, will present a program on Barnegat Bay and recreational opportunities. Followed by our Easter Luncheon, celebrating both our Christian and Orthodox Easter – member event.
•    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.
Stay tuned for more information on future meetings and programs! Check out our NEW Bulleting Board near the Card Room.
For additional information about our club or to inquire about upcoming fishing trips, please contact John Gindhart at (907) 671-0460.

The Variety & Drama Club are proud to announce our new show “Sunshine Village” on February 21st.  Join The Honeymooners, The Beverly Hillbillies and Lucy & Ricky, as they adjust to Retirement Living !  It’s sure to be a fun event ! See flier in paper for more details !  Looking forward to seeing you there ! 
As always, we welcome  new members.  We meet on Tuesdays at 5pm in CH2.   Contact Pat Tartaro for more info 908-309-6478.