Activities/Clubs News

Bocce has started! We have 6 teams for Monday and 8 teams for Tuesday. Traveling Bocce will start soon. We play on Wednesday mornings. Tom will be letting us know the exact date. When we have away games, we will meet at the clubhouse. We can then carpool.

Hoping for good weather and good times.

Happy Mother's Day to all.
Hope you have purchased your tickets for A.C. on May 15. Pat is selling at our meeting on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Joan and Pat are planning a lunch for June's meeting. 
Hope all are well and we are enjoying the sunshine.

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 9-11AM at Clubhouse #1 on 631 Jamaica Blvd.  (New 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.

 

Why am I a Holly Twig? The answer is simple. This group helps make a difference. For our communities in the Toms River/Berkeley area, RWJ Barnabas Community Medical Center is the hospital we will go to in an emergency. If a patient needs to be transported to RWJ Barnabas in East Brunswick, they can be transported and arrive within seventeen minutes via helicopter from the heliport located on the roof of the hospital.  I want to be a voice in making our BEST hospital it can be. 

This is the time of year when the departments of Community Medical Center present their Annual Wish List requests, which consist of items which help make the patient’s stay as pleasant and safe as possible. This is my favorite time of the year to be a Holly Twig. I see just how our fundraiser dollars are put to work. I will be sharing information in the near future as to the items that will be purchased as a result of the Wish List.
This month we started a new project, which will be ongoing. It is to make soft chemo hats for the Oncology Department. We are very happy to contribute these hats that will make patients more comfortable. Our talented Holly Twig members, who knit and crochet, continue to make hats for the newborn babies to wear home. We are forever grateful for the yarn that you generously donate.  Please call MaryLou, if you have soft yarn in any colors to donate, or need a hat pattern.

Here is what is coming up:

• May 3 & 4    “Think Goodness” vendor sale of assorted items to be located behind the outpatient area at Community Medical Center, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May 10th    51st Anniversary Luncheon, please pay in advance to save your seat.
• June 14    Annual Gift Auction, Holiday City Berkeley, Clubhouse 2, 12:30 PM.

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 prizes are going to be even better than ever before. We are selling tickets on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Holiday City Carefree Clubhouse at 98 Bananier Drive, and on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Holiday City Berkeley Clubhouse # 2, 631 Jamaica Boulevard.

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. 

Please join us for our next meeting, Wednesday, May 10th, HC Berkeley, Clubhouse 2, 9:30 a.m.

 

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

Bunco Players,

Hope you had a great EASTER. Our next Bunco is May 16, 2023. May flowers blooming everywhere.
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 PM to 3:30 PM.

"Join in the Joy and Laughter... forget your worries for just a while"

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.

What makes the Variety and Drama Club so special?  Simple answer, because we have a variety of special people involved in our group.

We are currently in the preparations for our end-year 2023 show, which promises to be so good, we’d want to take it on the road.  So far, it looks like there’ll be acting.  And singing.  And dancing.  And jokes… let’s not forget the jokes!

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 May 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 HERE!! TIME TO SING!!

It is almost time for our Spring Concert! We are currently in the midst of preparing for our Spring of 2023 concert. Which will be Sunday May Seventh at 2 PM 2023 in Clubhouse Two. 

The playlist promises to be our most exciting and varied to date. Beginning in March ticket sales are the first and third Tuesday 12 noon to 1 PM in Clubhouse One. Tickets are also available at the door. We will be collecting non parish able food for the less unfortunate. Any donation is greatly appreciated. There will be a short intermission with refreshments served. 

If you have any questions or comments please contact Harold Steward, President, at 201-982-3524 or 848-226-6972, if no answer, please leave a message.

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 Post 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.

• Monday, May 8th World War II ends in Europe.
• Sunday, May 14th is Mother's Day.
• Saturday, May 20th is Armed Forces Day. Notice on the Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Squad Memorial service will be by phone call to our members.
• On Monday, May 29th, is Memorial Day. This last Monday in May has officially been designated Memorial Day. Water Loo, New York is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day because the people there were the first to proclaim this day on May 5th, 1866. It was a day to honor all who died in the Civil War. Business’ were closed, graves were decorated with flowers and all flags were flown at half-mast.
• On Sunday, May 21st, 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 9503, Bayville, NJ., meeting starts at 7 PM. Refreshments start at 6 PM.

Happy Spring! Bocce is starting on Monday & Tuesday, April 16 & April 17. We start playing at 4 PM. Please arrive at 3:45. Please make sure to wear closed toe shoes. The Officers for the 2023 season are: 
President - Larry Fox, Vice President - John Iachello, Treasury - Joan Brumbaugh, Secretary - Lynn Lubanski, Travel Bocce - Tom Porpora. 

We will need a team captain for each team. We also need a coordinator for Monday. Let's have fun! Let's play bocce!