Cocoa & Coloring
set for Dec. 29
STONE HARBOR — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled Cocoa & Coloring for 5 to 6 p.m.Dec. 29 at the Stone Harbor branch.
Stop by for festive fun and a colorful time. Children age 3 and olderare invited to drop in for an hour of hot cocoa and winter-themed coloring fun. A variety of coloring tools will be provided.
Call (609) 463-6350, ext. 300, or email children@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Other Side
on the air
CAPE MAY — Tune in to Cape May Radio 101.5 FM at 1 p.m. Fridays as Cape May Star and Wave columnist Mark Allen welcomes guests who are making a difference in the community.
Upcoming guests:
— Jan. 2: U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Amanda Lee, commanding officer of Training Center Cape May will discuss overseeing the job of turning out 5,000 highly trained and motivated Guardsmen every year and the pending Force Design 2028.
— Jan. 9: Meteorologist Joe Martucci will discuss Cape May’s “strange” weather.
— Jan. 16: County Clerk Rita Rothberg will discuss Cape May County history and issues.
— Jan. 23: Patrick Logue, general manager of Cape Resorts, oversees the Congress Hall, the Virginia, Beach Shack, Sandpipe and a half-dozen luxury cottages.
— Jan. 30: George White is the force behind Lehigh University’s Martindale Center, which operates as a think-tank for the study of worldwide private enterprise. Topics will range from cybersecurity to horror cinema and the implications of declining birthrates.
The Other Side radio hour airs at 1 p.m. Fridays on 101.5 FM and livestreams on capemayradio.org. The Other Side radio hour is underwritten in part by the Cape May Star and Wave and the Nature Center of Cape May.
Lunch & Learn
focus on protein
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program has scheduled the virtual Lunch & Learn program Whole Foods for Health Goals: Protein Picks for 12:30 to 1 p.m. Jan. 6.
Presenter Anneliese Kuemmerle, Program Associate II, will teach participants how and why protein supports health, evidence-based recommendations for adult protein needs and about building balanced meals and snacks that include adequate protein using everyday foods.
The series provides viewers with health and wellness information during their lunch hour. Topics vary and allow participants a chance to grab a healthy half-hour tidbit of wellness to carry throughout the day.
Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/u0glmani.
Grandparents group
meeting set Jan. 22
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension Family and Community Health Sciences Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group has scheduled its next meeting for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House. The building is handicapped-accessible.
The program will feature guest presenter Teri O’Connor, experienced registered yoga teacher with advanced training in functional movement and empowered aging, mediation coach and reiki master. O’Connor will present Stretch Away Stress plus teach participants about somatic movement.
New families are always welcome. The program is designed for grandparents or relatives who have full-time responsibility for raising their grandchildren or kin.
Child care will be provided. A light supper will be served at 5 p.m. and the program at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge for this program, but advanced registration is required by Jan. 16.
Email brooke.chiera@co.cape-may.nj.us or call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3609, for more information or to register for the program.
Water conservation
workshop Jan. 23
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has scheduled the workshop Rain Barrels and Water Conservation for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center, 355 Court House-South Dennis Road.
Presenter Lauren Heraux, AmeriCorps New Jersey watershed ambassador, will discuss how to build a rain barrel including construction, installation and maintenance. Participants will build their own rain barrels to take home.
The cost for those building a rain barrel is $25. This option is limited to 10 people. Register at go.rutgers.edu/da52brku. The cost for the lecture without a barrel is $5. Register at go.rutgers.edu/8pikyinv.
Call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3607, or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu for more information.
Making Resolutions
for Better Health
OCEAN CITY — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences has scheduled the program Making Resolutions for Better Health for 6 p.m. Jan. 27. The event will take place both virtually and in-person at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Presenter Chris Zellers, Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences educator/assistant professor, will share ways to set goals for overall health all year long for a better-quality life for years to come.
Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/sw877s8z
Call (609) 399-2434, ext. 5222, or email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org for more information.
Support groups
meet at library
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Library System hosts Al-Anon, Memory Café and Family Support Groups.
Al-Anon supports those whose lives have been affected by another person’s alcoholism. Memory Café is a place for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers and family members. Family Support Group is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) that provides support for adults with a loved one living with a mental health condition.
Al-Anon is held at 11 a.m. each Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lower Cape branch in Villas.
Memory Café is held at the Cape May Court House branch one Monday per month.
Family Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Cape May Court House branch.
Registration is not required. Call (609) 463-6350, ext.700, or email adultevents@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Library hosts
yoga classes
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Library System hosts a variety of yoga classes perfect for finding some calm before heading into the hectic holiday season.
The offerings include Yoga, Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga and Total Body Chair Yoga.
— Yoga is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Sea Isle City branch.
— Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Cape May branch.
— Gentle Yoga is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Upper Cape branch.
— Chair Yoga is set for 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Wildwood Crest branch.
— Total Body Chair Yoga is held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Cape May branch.
Registration is not required. Call (609) 463-6350, ext.700, or email adultevents@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Mental health
family meeting
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County offers three online meetings each month, with both day and evening options, for individuals with a loved one who is affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders.
The meetings typically include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources, advocacy and mutual aid. Meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month and 7 p.m. the third Thursday.
Call (609) 652-3800, ext. 0301, or email gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a link to join. The meetings are offered by Intensive Family Support Services. Staff are available to provide one-on-one consultations.
Submarine group
seeking members
The Egg Harbor Township branch of United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is seeking service members who served on a U.S. military submarine to join the group. Call Commander Tom Innocente at (609) 927-4358 for more information.
Free screening
for depression
Online screening for depression and postpartum depression is available at mhaac.info/screening.
The confidential screening involves 10 questions related to topics such as sleep habits, appetite, concentration and level of energy. Resources and recommendations are offered at the end of the survey.
Anyone who wants to take the screening but needs assistance can call The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at (609) 652-3800. Staff are available throughout the year by phone or by appointment. No cost, no insurance needed.
Angelic Health
seeks volunteers
Offer comfort and a listening ear to someone who has recently lost a loved one.
Angelic Health Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit or call bereaved family members, prepare mailings and participate in grief support activities and annual remembrance ceremonies. Training provided. Call (609) 515-6986 or email mdaulerio@angelichospice.net.
