Activities/Clubs News

Posted on October 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
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 Reustie 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.
Posted on September 26, 2023 1:48 PM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
Had our first meeting on September 7th. Will continue meetings on Thursdays. We are planning to bring in speakers once a month, no specific dates. Happy to welcome new members. Hope all had a good summer!
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities
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.
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities, Clubs
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.
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
Well, we made it to cooler weather - We Hope! Lunch in September was great. Our End of Year Dinner is fast approaching, don't forget to get your tickets. This year we will be in Clubhouse 2.
Stay well and will see you next month.
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
Our Mission is to raise money to purchase items to make the patients’ stay more comfortable while at RWJ Barnabas Health/Community Medical Center. 100% of the profit of our fundraising goes into those items that are selected from Wish Lists that are submitted from various departments within the hospital.

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 letting them know the donation came from you.

See a Holly Twig member to purchase your Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends 25% off shopping pass. Purchase a pass for $5.  The pass is good on Wednesday, October 18th, 8AM-11PM at Boscov’s for in the store purchases only.  This is not good for online purchases.

Raffle tickets are now available for the $500 Visa gift card. 

Here is what is coming up at the hospital behind the outpatient lobby:
  • Friday, November 10th, Holiday Boutique and bake sale, from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. Plus the raffle drawing for a $500 Visa gift card.
  • November 15th & 16th, Tupperware Sale 7:30AM-3PM.
  • December 21st & 22nd, Handbag sale 7:00 AM-4PM. Amazing prices!!!!

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.  
 
Community Medical Center offers FREE valet parking for patients and visitors at the Main Entrance.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th at 9:00 AM at HC Berkeley Clubhouse 2. New members are always welcome.
 
Pres., MaryLou (908)770-5176, VP, Susan (732)267-5274, 
Membership, Laura (929-200-2220
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ  08757
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
What IS the Friendship Club?  

The Friendship Club is a group of men and women who meet on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30PM-4:00PM 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!”

You do NOT need to be a member of the Holiday City communities to join this club.

For more information, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities
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.
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities
I'm taking this opportunity to thank the team members for their much needed and welcomed support as we hosted the four finalist teams on 8/23/2023. The following on kitchen detail-Joan Brumbaugh, Lynn Lubanski, Marty Picirillo, Sandy Favire, Susan Iachello, and Annette Porpora. Our guys, very helpful as always, Pat Burns, Robert Gerrish, Ed Lubanski and John Gindhart. 

An additional shout out to our sponsors Quinn-Hopping and Joe Carne of All Star Bagel Rt. 37E for donating the amazing bagels and John Iachello for picking them up right out of the oven-with a taste test too!

Special kudos to Shannon and our maintenance team for all they did to help make it a success. You guys are the best!
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
The Go-Getters is a newly sanctioned fund-raising club. The first meeting was held on September 11, 2023. The Go-Getters will meet on the first Monday of every month. 

The meetings will be at 1PM in Clubhouse # 2. The sanction fee will be $5 for each person per year. We also have a  FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/hcbgogetters for the Go-Getters. It will allow us to communicate and stay informed in between meetings. 

We sponsored 2 Pool Parties thus far. Our big event will be on April 27, 2024. We will be having a Tricky  Tray. Baskets are needed. We are looking for empty baskets or baskets that are full and ready to be donated. 

Everyone in our HCB community is welcome to join. Come have some fun while meeting neighbors of  HCB. Bring along your friends and your ideas. 

Any questions can be directed to Patty Priest at 908 313-7925.