Activities/Clubs News

Happy Holidays to all. After a crazy winter we are due for sunshine and calm day. Our lunch in March was as usual just great. In May, we are going to Atlantic City. All are welcome, see Pat for tickets. Our meetings are open to all, you don't have to be a fisherman, just being social is fine.

Here is a list of some of the exciting events we are planning to look forward to: 

• April 5 — Bake Sale, located behind the OutPatient area at Community Medical Center, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• April 12 — Monthly Meeting, located in HC Berkeley, Clubhouse 2, 9:30 a.m.
• April 20 & 21 — Handbag Sale, located behind the OutPatient area at Community Medical Center, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May 3 & 4 — "Think Goodness" vendor sale of assorted items to be located behind the OutPatient area at Community Medical Center, 7 a.m. tp 4 p.m.
• June 14 — Annual Gift Auction, Holiday City Berkeley, Clubhouse 2, 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are now available for the annual Gift Auction (formerly the Strawberry Festival). The ticket price for admission is $7. No tickets will be sold at the door. The date is Wednesday, June 14th. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. at Clubhouse 2, in Holiday City Berkeley. The prizes are going to be even better than ever before. Please contact a member of Holly Twig to purchase your ticket.

Our talented Holly Twig members, who knit and crochet, continue to make adorable soft little hats which are donated to the maternity unit for the precous newborn babies to wear home. Please call MaryLou, if you have yarn in pastel colors to donate or need the hat pattern.

Community Medical Center is excited to now offer FREE valet parking for patients and visitors. This service is available Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the hospital's main entrance. When arriving at the main entrance to the hospital, you will be greeted by an attendant who will provide you with a valet ticket prior to entering the building. When you leave the hospital, return your ticket to the attendant, and they will retireve your car.
Did you know? Community Medical Center has been nbamed one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care by Health grades. Community Medical Center is the only hospital in New Jersey to be named to this list in 2023. 
At our last meeting we welcomed three new members, and we have plenty of room to add you to our Holly Twig group. Please join us on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023; at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served followed by a program and then our business meeting.

President, MaryLou (908) 770-5176, Vice President, Susan (732) 267-5274, Membership, Laura (929) 200-2220. Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ 08757

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 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?
Casual Bocce is currently in progress. Games are on THURSDAY from 1-3PM 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.

RED THREE!!! - SEVEN KRAK!!! - If either or both of those phrases mean anything to you then you're in the right place.

What IS the Friendship Club?

The Friendship Club is a group of men and women who meet on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the Poker Room in Clubhouse 1. 

We are a group of about 15 people that love to play Canasta (Hand-And-Foot) and Mah-Jongg.
We always have coffee and snacks around 2PM in the kitchen (Members all take turns bringing snacks).
Conversation and laughs are always had; and the occasional get together is had outside the clubhouse. We also celebrate birthdays on a monthly basis.

If you'd like to join a friendly group of adults and can play either Canasta or Mah-Jongg (OR you'd like to learn), please don't hesitate to come on down on those days and say "hi!"
For more information, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794.

Bunco Players

March was the Saint Patrick theme. Our next Bunco is April 18, 2023. That is Tax Day too. So, let's enjoy Bunco that day. We are not taking any New Members for the rest of the season. 

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. to 3:30P.M.

“Join in the Joy and Laughter…. forget your worries for  just awhile”

Masks are not required, it is your option, do what feels comfortable for you. As Always, we wish you Safe, Healthy and Happiness in 2023.

Any Questions Please call Linda 732-616-8325 or  Judy 570-730-8490

We’re Baaaaaaaack! – After a long and cold winter season, the Holiday City Variety and Drama Club have returned in full force.

The Holiday City Berkeley Variety and Drama Club is a group of men and women who love to entertain.  Our mission is to put on a show every year in the Fall.

Our 2023 show is just under preparations so … sorry … no spoilers yet as to what we will be doing.  However, if you enjoyed our 2022 show, then this promises to be just as wonderful!

No dates have been chosen yet but will be over a Saturday and Sunday during the early Fall.

We are looking for more people who are interested in joining.  Whether you want to be part of the stage performances or be one of the behind the scenes crew.  If you’re interested, come to our next meeting which is the first Tuesday of April from 6 to 8PM at Clubhouse 2 in the giant meeting room upstairs.

If you have any questions, or for more information, please call Loretta Reustle at 732-557-0345 or Carolyn Larsen at 609-618-2599 

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 membership and league signups will be held Thursday, April 20th, Cedar Greek Golf Course at 10 AM.

Club membership is $10 per person and additional $20 per person for league play. We play every Friday morning, 9 AM at Cedar Creek Golf Course, from May till the end of September. You don't have to join the league play. Non-league players play the same as league players only their scores do not count for league prizes. This is a co-ed league.

Please attend this meeting to 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

The meetings of Silver/Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Clubhouse at 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. 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 Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905, or one of the other Officers, and we will gladly pick you up and take you back home after the meeting. 

Remember, if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call any officer and let him know.

• Saturday, April 1st is April Fools Day. Watch out for the Jokesters.
• Sunday, April 2nd, is Palm Sunday.
• Wednesday, April 5th, is Good Friday. Passover begins at Sunset.
• Friday, April 7th, is Easter Sunday.
• Tuesday, April 18th, is the Income Tax Deadline this month. Get your taxes done early to avoid this deadline.
• Thursday, April 13th, Passover ends at Sunset.
• On Tuesday, April 25th, we will be having elections of District 12 Officers to guide District 12 in the coming year (2023-2024). Elections will be held at Post 8867, Brick, NJ, meeting starts at 7 PM. Refreshments start at 6 PM. 

Happy New Year everyone. Thank you to everyone who supported our sales last year and to all the Holly Twigs who worked to make last year a great one. We could not have done it alone. You all made it possible. We worked hard to go with the times. During the active pandemic we stayed safe and did things virtually and contactless. We had to be creative, and think out of the box.  This past year we returned to a more normal way of life, and everyone pulled together and made things happen. Our President, MaryLou Galiano, who has tireless energy, and the Board as well as all the members of Holly Twig are to be commended for a job well done. This was our 50th Anniversary year and our 50th Anniversary Cookbooks are sold out. For the first time ever, all the raffle tickets for the Visa Gift Card Raffle sold out also.
Start your new year by joining Holly Twig. Come out and join your friends, make some new friends and be part of a valuable group of women. 
Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 11th, 2023.  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.    
The Tupperware Sale will be back on Tuesday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 15th. The sale is in back of the Out Patient Lobby from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and parking will be free. All are welcome to come and shop.
We are working on putting some other sales together, and we will spread the word by flyers around town and social media.
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.    
Contact information:    Pres., MaryLou (908)770-5176. VP, Susan (732)267-5274, Membership, Laura (929-200-2220
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ  08757