Activities/Clubs News

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays.  We want to welcome everyone back and invite new members to our first meeting of the year on January 4, 2024.

We are a social club where some of our members bring their crafts (knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc.) To work on during the meeting.  If you want to learn how to do any of these  crafts, there is always someone willing to teach you.

We meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in Clubhouse 1.  Come out and join us.

Holly Twig wishes everyone Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

At the installation luncheon in December, a beautiful candle ceremony was conducted as the members of the new Board of Directors took their oaths of office. We begin another year of raising funds to help fill the wishes that are submitted by the various departments of the hospital to make the patients stay at Community Medical Center as comfortable as can be. This past year was great and we are going to work hard to make the coming year even better. 

Vendor sales are open to the public to come and shop. We are always delighted to see the fabulous assortment of out of the ordinary items that are being sold. 

• This is what is coming for 2024:
• Wednesday, January 10th – Scrub Sale
• Wednesday, February 28th – Peachey’s Bakery (the Amish Baker)
• Thursday & Friday, March 28th & 29th – D&D Jewelry
• Monday & Tuesday, April 8th & 9th – Tupperware – great new colors
• 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 – great new colors
• Wednesday & Thursday, November 13th & 14th – J&M Sports
• Thursday and Friday, December 5th & 6th – Handbag Sale

Our Holly Twig members, who knit and crochet, continue to make hats for the newborn babies to wear home as well as making hats for patients in the Oncology Department.   All of our hats are made by Holly Twig members, and we use approved patterns.  We are still accepting yarn you may have and would like to share with us.
Community Medical Center offers FREE valet parking for patients and visitors at the Main Entrance.

If you would like to make a donation to remember a special occasion or loved one, please consider making your donation to Holly Twig.  We will send a special note to the person or family you are remembering or honoring.
Our meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month. We have coffee and refreshments at 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10:00 AM at HC Berkeley Clubhouse 2. New members are always welcome. Come join us!

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

Before I begin, let me publicly announce and apologize that “Terminal Madness” never came to fruition.  Fortunately, the Holiday City Variety And Drama Club are back and better than ever.
We will be presenting in May our “Holiday City 2024 Variety Show” and it promises to be exciting.  It will be the same concept as the Carol Burnett Show or the Sonny And Cher Show.  Various acts performing to entertain the masses.

Anyone who is interested in joining this performance as an act, is encouraged to come to our next rehearsal. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 6-8PM in Clubhouse 1 starting January 9th, 2024.
If interested, or for more information, please call Loretta Reustle at 732-557-0345.
Hope to see you on the stage!

Happy holidays to all!
We do not meet in December. We are having our Holiday Dinner Dance on December 2 in CH1 at 6 PM.
We meet on the 2nd Monday of January 2023. Our new President, Orlando Diaz will be in charge.
All are welcome to join our club. Dues are $7.00. You don't have to fish, just want to be social and make great new friends.

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.

As President, I must admit that "time flies when you're having fun". The Melodiers have been rehearsing in preparation for the upcoming and fast approaching Holiday Concert scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd at 2 PM in CH2. I'm hoping that many residents have already purchased tickets to attend this joyous event. If not, one last chance remains to obtain them at CH2's lobby on the day of the show for $5.00 per ticket. Children under age 12 are admitted free. I'm hoping to see many residents, their families and friends become an integral part, as we all gather once again to celebrate the ultimate joy and spirit this Holiday season of 2023. Snacks will also be provided during intermission. Those of you wishing to donate unwrapped toys for "TOYS FOR TOTS" may do so by bringing them to CH2. Your heartfelt effort will be genuinely appreciated and I thank you as well. See you at showtime!

The summer is over and the Variety/Drama Club are back to the stage for what promises to be another wonderful production.

What is the Variety/Drama Club?  It’s a small group of eager people excited to entertain the masses with an annual show of various types.

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.  

Oh… two words… TERMINAL MADNESS!

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

Also the Variety/Drama Club is teaming up with the Fishing and Social Club and the Melodiers for the annual Christmas Party.  See the “Save The Date'' section for information.