Activities/Clubs News

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.
Posted on September 26, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
Summer is now over and I'm hoping the season was a great one for all residents. Fall has recently begun, which means the Melodiers have returned to begin rehearsals in preparation for the holiday concert scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd at 2 PM in CH2. Show theme is titled "HOLIDAY MELODIES WITH THE MELODIERS." Ticket sales to be conducted in CH1 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 12 Noon to 1 PM now in October and November. Any remaining unsold tickets thereafter will be available on performance day in CH2's lobby. Price of tickets is $5.00 each. Children under age 12 are admitted free. Inquiries or questions are directed to Harold Stewart, president at (201) 982-3524 or (848) 226-6972. If no answer, please leave a message.
Posted on August 23, 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.  

If interested, or for more information, please call Loretta Reustle at 732-557-0345 or Carolyn Larsen at 609-618-2599.
 
Stay Tuned next month for more information!
Posted on August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
Hope all are ready for cooler times. We are having our luncheon this month - chicken and potatoes.
Things are underway for our Annual Party on December 2nd in CH2. Tickets are on sale the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday. Stay well!
Posted on August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities
Hi My wonderful Bunco Players,

Judy and Myself along with our fabulous Staff Have done HCB Bunco for Seven Years. With that said we will be taking Hiatus during Season 23/24. We will resume Bunco September 2024. Thank you for all your support. Wishing you always best of Health and Happiness.

Any Questions Please call Linda 732-616-8325 or Judy 570-730-8490
Posted on August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
We are excited to share that,the recent Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Community Medical Center scored 120.00 out of 120.00 on the Leapfrog Rating. The Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance and helps us keep it the best in the area by supporting our fund raising events.

See a Holly Twig member to purchase your 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:
  • Tuesday, September 5th, Beauty and Heart by Jo, vendor sale in the outpatient lobby from 8AM to 3PM. Pamper yourself with Mary Kay products.
  • Friday, September 29th, D&D Jewelry, with a beautiful inventory of merchandise from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. 
  • Friday, November 10th, Holiday Boutique and bake sale, from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. A great place to do holiday shopping. Plus the raffle drawing for a $500 Visa gift card.
  • November 15th & 16th, Tupperware Sale 7:30AM-3PM.

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 fund raising 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.

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.   Please call MaryLou, if you have soft yarn to donate. All of our hats are made by Holly Twig members, and we use approved patterns.  Your donations of yarn are very appreciated.

Community Medical Center offers FREE valet parking for patients and visitors. 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.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th at 9:00AM at HC Berkeley Clubhouse #2 with coffee and cake and an informative program followed by a business meeting.
 
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 August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs

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 August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Activities
When you read this our traveling bocce will be over. We all had lots of fun playing other local communities. Special thanks to Tom and with the help of his wife Annette for organizing traveling bocce.

Just a reminder, our Annual Awards & Luncheon will be held October 6, 2023. It will be Friday, October 6 at 1 PM. Tickets are on sale at our meetings and the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse I from 12-1 PM.

We would love to get new members for our 2024 season. Please talk to your neighbors and friends. Remind them that you do not need experience. All are welcome. 

Please read The Bulletin for our next meetings. Happy Fall!

Lynn Lubonski
Posted on August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
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.
Posted on August 23, 2023 6:00 AM by Admin
Categories: Clubs
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.