Activities/Clubs News

The Go-Getters is a newly sanctioned fund-raising club. The first meeting will be 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.

Summer's end is rapidly approaching. Happy Labor Day weekend to all! The Melodiers have returned to begin rehearsal in preparation for the Holiday Concert scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd at 2 PM in CH2. All residents of Holiday City are eligible to join and become an integral part of the group. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday afternoon from 4-6 PM in CH2. Come in, sit down and listen. New members are accepted during the month of September. No experience is necessary and auditions are never conducted to determine membership eligibility. We all love music, strive to entertain the community and yearn to have lots of fun. Hoping to see you at rehearsal. Any questions, contact Harold Stewart at (201)982-3524 or (848) 226-6972. If no answer, please leave message.

Casual Bocce is back for it’s 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.

RED THREE!!! – SEVEN KRAK!!! – If either or both of those phrases mean anything to you then you’ve 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 12:30PM-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!”

For more information, call Steve Abramson at 609-661-0794

Reminder: Important meeting on Tuesday, August 8 at 4 PM Clubhouse I. We will be discussing our Annual Luncheon which will be held in October. Please come with suggestions and comments to make Bocce 2024 the best.

Anyone who may have taken a Bocce shirt and didn't play traveling this season, please return the shirts at the meeting.

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.

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

Welcome to Summer! We had a good lunch at Fortune Buffet. Next one is in September. It will be Southern Fried Chicken. Jackie Lee will be selling tickets, cost $10.00. Our meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month, rain or shine. Time is 12 PM, coffee at 11:30. You don't have to fish to join.

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 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.

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.

Here is what is coming up:

    
Wednesday, August 16th, we welcome a new vendor to the hospital, who sells sports memorabilia. The sale will be located in the outpatient lobby. Everyone is welcome to come and shop.  It isn’t too early to start thinking of the holidays. The hours are from 7:30AM to 3:00PM.

Tuesday, September 5th, Mary Kay products will be on sale in the outpatient lobby. The hours are 7:30AM to 3:00PM. There is no time like the present to pamper yourself or someone special.

Friday, September 29th, D&D Jewelry will return with their beautiful inventory of merchandise in the outpatient lobby with the hours of 7:30AM to 3:00PM. There will be beautiful items to give as holiday gifts or a gift to say “I love you” to someone special.

Other upcoming events will be the $500 gift card raffle, and the November Holiday Boutique.

Our talented 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 on the Oncology Floor to make them more comfortable.  Please call MaryLou, if you have soft yarn in any colors to donate. All of our hats are made by Holly Twig members, and we use approved patterns.  Your generous donations of yarn help to make this happen.

Community Medical Center is excited to now offer FREE valet parking for patients and visitors.  This service is available Monday – Friday from 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 retrieve your car.

Pres., MaryLou (908)770-5176. 
VP, 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?

Games are currently held on Tuesdays from 9-11AM at the Bocce courts next to Clubhouse 1.  This stays in effect until mid July.  Effective July 15th, it moves to Saturdays at the same time.  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.

The Go-Getters are a new sanctioned fund raising club. The first meeting will be September 11, 2023. The Go-Getters will meet the first Monday of every month at 1PM in CH2. The sanction fee will be $5 each person per year. We also have a FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/hcbgogetters for the Go-Getters. The FB page will allow us to communicate and stay informed in between meetings. 

We sponsored 2 Pool Parties over the summer. Our big event will be 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 908-313-7925.