Activities/Clubs News

Holly Twig meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. 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.
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 declutter or make room for something new, please think of Holly Twig and call to arrange a donation.
Be sure to read this article each month so you don’t miss our upcoming events, including:
•    Butter Me Up – Scones in the lobby on March 17
•    The Tupperware Lady returning to the hospital on March 25 and 26
Holly Twig also continues to accept donations of new, soft yarn. Our members lovingly use this yarn to create baby hats for newborns, as well as chemo hats, shawls, and lap blankets for patients in the oncology department.

Pres - Marylou (908) 770-5176, 
VP - Jeanette (201) 240-0204,
Membership - Elizabeth (732) 349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, 
Toms River, NJ  08757

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9th, at 12:00 PM in Club House One. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Bill Smidt, Hindenburg Historian regarding the Hindenburg disaster which occurred in Lakehurst, NJ . 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.
We are looking forward to a great year, and are already making plans for our Annual Picnic at John Bartlett  County Park in June, a great event for our members and their families, there’s even a waterpark for the grandchildren.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
•    February 22nd: Come to Clubhouse One and relive your high school years! There will be an audio/visual presentation on American Bandstand Philadelphia, a high school cafeteria lunch, era music, and a surprise entertainer. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets will be available on the first and third Tuesdays in Clubhouse One between 12:00 and 1:00 PM. Dress in the style of the era!
•    March 9th Meeting: The Berkeley Township Senior Center will provide information about services available to seniors and explain how to apply. -  This will be followed by a pre-Easter luncheon (cost to be announced).
•    March 17th, Tuesday lunch at Ocean County Vo-tech School, time and cost to be announced at our meeting in February.
•    March 21st, Saturday: 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.
•    April 13th Meeting: Chris, an Ocean County Parks Naturalist, will present a program on Barnegat Bay.
•    May 11th: Birding in Ocean County by Josh, Naturalist from Ocean County Parks.

Stay tuned for more information on future meetings and programs! Check out our NEW Bulleting Board across from the Card Room.
For additional information about our club or to inquire about upcoming fishing trips, please contact John Gindhart at (907) 671-0460.