ACCC president
at Rotary Oct. 8
SEAVILLE – The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township dinner meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, will feature a program by Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Jason Abreu.
It will be at The Tavern, 16 Route 50, Seaville.
Abreu became the 10th president of Atlantic Cape on July 1. A dedicated higher education leader with more than two decades of experience, he is committed to advancing student success, fostering community partnerships, and strengthening institutional excellence.
Prior to joining Atlantic Cape, Abreu served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned his doctorate and graduate degrees from Nova Southeastern University and his bachelor of arts degree from Florida International University.
Rotary Inter-Clubs, quests, prospective members, and the general public are always welcome to attend Rotary meetings. See the OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations at http://ocutRotary.org
To learn more about the OCUT Rotary contact club Co-President Randi Scheck at randisue62@gmail.com or (609) 412-3459 or Co-President Sallie Godfreyat saliie@godfreyfuneralhome.com.
BBQ fundraiser at
Tabernacle Baptist
OCEAN CITY – Tabernacle Baptist Church is having its annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the church at the corner of West Avenue and Eighth Street, Ocean City.
It will be from noon until sold out.
The cost is $25 for plate for ribs and chicken and $30 per plate for Texas beef brisket.
Knights of Columbus
‘Pint Knight’ Oct. 8
CLERMONT – Join Knights of Columbus Council 9113 for its second annual “Pint Knight” at Slacktide Brewery, 1879 Route 9 in Clermont.
Join in for fun, friends and food truck fare starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 9.
Slacktide Brewery will donate $1 from every pint sold to Knights of Columbus Council 9113. This will allow the Knights to continue sending care packages to military troops overseas, helping homeless youth at the Atlantic City Covenant House and providing funding for the annual Christmas Holiday Helping Hand program.
Knights of Columbus Council 9113 meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Marmora in the church hall.
Golf fundraiser
set for Oct. 10
OCEAN VIEW — Beacon Animal Rescue, the nonprofit, volunteer-based animal rescue serving Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties, has scheduled its 3rd annual Golf Fundraiser for noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the BigLittle Nine in Cape May Court House.
This will be the third year that Big Little Nine, owned and operated by Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, will host Beacon for a fun, family-friendly day of nine holes sprawling over 89 serene acres of meadows, willow oak trees, ponds and waterfalls.
This year, MudHen Brewing Co. will be on site, providing its award-winning beers to thirsty golfers.
The fundraiser is open to experienced and novice golfers of all ages. The cost is $40 per golfer, with a portion of proceeds going directly to support Beacon’s lifesaving mission.
Golfers can purchase tickets can register at BigLittle9/com/events. Businesses looking to sponsor a tee or hole can email ryanparkerk9@gmail.com.
Book & Bake Sale at
Northfield Library
NORTHFIELD – The Friends of the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield is having a Book & Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the library, 241 Mill Road.
Get a great deal on children’s and adult books and bake sale. All proceeds support the library. To donate baked goods, sign up at the circulation desk at the library or call (609) 646-4476.
Women’s Club
Bingo Fundraiser
UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Country Shore Women’s Club will be hosting a Bingo Fundraiser where prizes are gift certificates to area restaurants.
The fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Upper Township Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Tables can be reserved with advanced purchase of eight or more tickets.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the local food pantries and local scholarships. Come out for a night of fun while raising funds for these worthy organizations.
To reserve tickets or for more information, contact Tanya at (609) 214-0500 or Kathy at (609) 432-4629.
Ocean City Pops
Antique Luncheon
SOMERS POINT – Friends of the Ocean City Pops invites the public to its third annual Antique Luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Crab Trap Restaurant, 2 Broadway, Somers Point.
The $50 ticket includes lunch as well as the appraisal of one item by Bruce Dooley, certified appraiser and owner of Bridge Street Antiques in Lambertville.
For information and tickets, contact Carol Ruggiero at (215) 932-6657. Tickets are limited.
End-of-life planning
conversation Nov. 3
SEAVILLE – Talking about final wishes and end-of-life planning is not always easy, but having a plan can provide peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones.
To help community members better understand their options, NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, and Godfrey Funeral Home will host Coffee, Confections & Conversation from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Dino’s Diner, 31 Route 50, Seaville.
The free educational event will feature discussion with Ottilie Parsons, RN, of NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care and Sallie Godfrey of Godfrey Funeral Home.
During this informal gathering, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about advance care planning, final wishes, healthcare choices, funeral considerations and the importance of communicating preferences with loved ones. “Many people know they should have these conversations, but they’re often unsure where to begin,” Parsons said. “Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where people can get accurate information, ask questions, and leave feeling more prepared and empowered.”
Attendees will enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and sweet treats while engaging in an open discussion and learning about planning ahead and making informed decisions.
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by Nov. 1 by calling (856) 696-5340.
Cape Shore Chorale
presents Celtic singer
SOMERS POINT – Celtic singer Charlie Zahn is featured at the Cape Shore Chorale’s special fundraising event 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 East Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
A $50 donation includes a night filled with musical entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. The public is invited. The proceeds allow the choir to perform free concerts throughout the year.
Reservations are required by contacting Claire Theis at (609) 214-5323 or clairetheis@hotmail.com.
Sustainable Book
Group meets
Oct. 20
OCEAN CITY – The Sustainable Book Group (SBG) for Ocean City and Upper Township’s monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, via Zoom.
The SBG will discuss the book “Long Heat” by Wim Carton and Andreas Malm. Register to receive Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/SBG20OctZoom
NJ FoodBank
Diaper Drive
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has launched its sixth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive which runs now through the end of October.
Spearheaded by the CFBNJ volunteer group Women Fighting Hunger, the drive seeks to end diaper need by helping the one in two families who struggle to afford diapers.
Individuals and organizations are invited to support the drive by running their own drives or making product or cash donations. Diapers, baby wipes and creams, as well as adult incontinence products, are welcomed. An Amazon Wish List at cfbnj.org/gbdd-wish-list provides a variety of donation options that will be shipped directly to CFBNJ.
Items can be dropped off at the FoodBank, 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., during business hours at the front security desk. Cash donations can be made online at: give.cfbnj.org/team/843899. For more information visit the CFBNJ Diaper Drive website, cfbnj.org/gbdd.
Valor Awards
event Oct. 22
WILDWOOD — The Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee is scheduled to honor five people during its 9th annual Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 22 at Duffinetti’s Restaurant, 4600 Pacific Ave.
The honorees will receive CVAC Valor Awards for service that strengthens the organization’s mission and creates a brighter future for local veterans in need.
The luncheon will unite supporters, volunteers, businesses and community leaders to celebrate service and raise essential funds as requests for assistance continue to grow.
Since 2013, CVAC has helped more than 300 veterans and their families and distributed $275,000 in assistance.
Tickets are $50; a variety of sponsorship levels are available.
Community members and local business owners are encouraged to reserve their seats, become sponsors and help CVAC answer the next call for assistance.
Visit cvaccapemay.com, call (609) 425-8608 or email jw_enterprise@verizon.net for more information.
American Legion
Auxiliary drive
for new members
TUCKAHOE – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 239 of Tuckahoe (Upper Township) is having a membership drive until Dec.1.
Any person of any age who is related to a U.S. veteran – grandparent, parent, sibling or spouse – is welcome to join. A copy of their relative’s DD214 is required for membership. Spouses and children of active duty service members are also welcome to join and have to show current military ID.
To join, please come to the auxiliary’s monthly meeting the third Monday of the month, including Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. The meetings are 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 298, 525 Washington Ave., Woodbine.
Dues are $35 for the 2027 year. Fill out a membership form at https://www.legion-aux.org/Joining or at a meeting. For more information, please contact Terry Ferante at (609) 513-2368.
Anyone from Upper Township and any other surrounding community who meets the membership requirements is welcome to join. The auxiliary is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support veterans, active military personnel and families and promote patriotism within the community.
AARP: Medicare
enrollment is topic
OCEAN CITY – AARP Ocean City Chapter 1062 will host John Billetdoux, founder of JBA Insurance Brokers, on Oct. 16 to discuss Medicare enrollment.
Billetdoux will speak on the various plans, the differences between Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage, what it takes to change a plan, including premium increases, formulary changes, etc. and answer questions.
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year that can affect cost, coverage, providers, and pharmacies.
The meeting is 1 p.m. Oct. 16 in Room 110, Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave. AARP volunteers will be collecting the annual $5 dues. If not a member, please see one of the volunteers to join.
Shore Physicians
sets flu clinic
SOMERS POINT – Shore Physicians Group has scheduled a flu clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 17, at 2605 Shore Road, Northfield.
To schedule an appointment, call (609) 365-6200.
Soroptimists seek
award candidates
Soroptimist International of Cape May County is seeking applicants for its 2026-27 “Live Your Dream” Education and Training Awards for Women. This year there are three awards being offered; two for $2,000 and one for $2,500.
The awards are presented to Cape May County women who provide primary financial support to their dependents (children and family) and who are enrolled or accepted in a vocational/skills training or undergraduate degree program.
Recipients are able to use the awards to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, child care and transportation.
Applications can be found at soroptimist.org or sicmc.com. Deadline for applications is Nov. 15. Email cindy.martinangelo, please contact Cindy Martinangelo@gmail.com for more information.
Jersey Shore Pops
concert schedule
Linda Gentille and the Jersey Shore Pops has two concerts on the agenda for the 2026 Fall Concert Season.
“Judy & Liza” is a tribute show set for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point. The show will feature the music of both Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minelli. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered at (609) 653-0553.
“A Bocelli Christmas” is a tribute to Andre Bocelli set for 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Middle Township Performing Arts Center in Cape May Court House. The show will feature the music of Bocelli along with holiday favorites.
Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for groups and children. Visit jerseyshorepops.org or call (609) 628-4544.
Holy Trinity
pie sales
OCEAN CITY – Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s Guild is selling savory and fruit pies from Griggstown Farms. Profits will benefit Funny Farm Animal Rescue in Hammonton.
Frozen chicken, turkey, vegetarian and beef shepherd’s pies are available for $24 and frozen apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry rhubarb and pumpkins pies for $19. Orders are due by Oct. 27. Pickup 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, after 5 p.m. service Saturday, Nov. 7 and after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services Sunday, Nov. 8. Also donate to Helping Hands Outreach.
Order forms can be emailed. Call (609) 399-1019 or email htocecw@gmail.com.
Hope Music Fest
fundraiser Oct. 21
SOMERS POINT — The 22nd annual Hope Music Fest is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point.
Tickets are $65 for adults and will include two drinks (beer or wine) and food, $15 for those younger than 18 and free for those under 12.
Funds raised directly support patients in need, ensuring that no one faces the financial burden of fighting cancer alone.
Visit hopemusicfest.org for more information.
Tabernacle Baptist:
‘A Divine Perspective’
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church for worship service with its “7 Churches ~ A Divine Perspective” series.
Worship service begins at 4 p.m.
Monthly services will be at 4 p.m. every second Sunday. The schedule for Tabernacle Baptist’s season:
– Noon, Saturday, Oct. 10, annual BBQ fundraiser
– Oct. 11, Worship Service
– Nov. 8, Worship Service
– Dec. 13, Worship Service
Tabernacle Baptist Church is at the corner of Eighth Street and West Avenue in Ocean City.
Grief Support Group at
Grace Lutheran
SOMERS POINT – A grief support group meets at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
It meets at 6:30 p.m. and continues the third Monday of each month through December. For information call (609) 927-3082.
Al-Anon meets
in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY — Steps to Serenity, an Alcoholics Anonymous support group, meets at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the Sea Isle City branch of the Cape May County Library, 4800 Central Ave.
Palermo Coffee
Groups meets
OCEAN VIEW – Join the Palermo Coffee Group (PCG) gathering at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at the Upper Township Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road, Ocean View.
This is an informal gathering each week. No membership, no dues and no bylaws. Just friendly conversation.
What to expect:
– Good company: Catch up with friends and make new ones.
– Open chat: Bring your favorite topics or ideas to share.
– No pressure: Drop in or stay the whole time (usually 60-90 minutes).
For questions or more information about the PCG email UpperCapeSustainability@gmail.com
The virtual Lunch & Learn 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/mbspaif8. Call (609) 465-5115, extension. 3609, or visit capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs for more information.
Lunch & Learn:
Fats and Oils
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program has scheduled the virtual Lunch & Learn Program Understanding Fats and Oils for 12:30 to 1 p.m. Nov. 10.
Presenter Anneliese Kuemmerle, Program Associate II, will discuss the different types of dietary fats, their role in overall health and which fats to prioritize based on scientific evidence. Participants also will learn practical tips for choosing and using fats and oils in the kitchen.
The virtual Lunch & Learn 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/c1qv94v3. Call (609) 465-5115, extension. 3609, or visit capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs for more information.
Pollinator Garden
Workshop Oct. 14
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has scheduled a Pollinator Garden Workshop for 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Courthouse–South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House.
Presenter Jen Sawyer Caraballo, ANR Program Associate II, Cape May County, will discuss the importance of pollinators, planning the garden, plant selection and the role of the pollinator garden year-round.
The cost is $10; no experience is needed. Preregistration is required at go.rutgers.edu/uqugd9em.
Call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3607, or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edufor more information.
Legion Post sends
care packages
OCEAN CITY – Every month, American Legion Post 524 of Ocean City packages and sends “Thank You” boxes to military members serving overseas who are locals or friends or family members of locals. The post calls the program “Coffee Express.”
The committee is searching for names and APO / FPO addresses of such folks from Cape May or Atlantic counties. If you know someone who fits that description, please call Chairman Vince Rea at (856) 900-2047.
AL-ANON meets
in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The AL-ANON Ocean City Family Group meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John Lutheran Church, 1001 Central Ave., Ocean City.
Become a
hospice volunteer
NJ Health is looking for people who are willing to share their time, talents and compassion visiting with hospice patients. A pleasant conversation and a cup of coffee can make a difference for a hospice patient.
“Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice,” according to the group. Volunteers must be 18 years old. An application is available on the resource page of the website at www.njhealthteam.com For more information call (856) 696-5340.
Volunteer activities often include reading, playing music, card games or crafts activities; listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal; staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands or take care of their own needs; certified pet therapy visitors; keeping vigil with patients in their final hours; bereavement and grief support of family; vet to vet volunteers for military veterans; and office administrative work for those who prefer not to visit patients.
NJHealth Hospice serves Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Camden and Salem counties.
Mental health
support groups
NAMI Connection is a free recovery support group for adults (18+) living with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community.
NAMI Family Support Group is a free peer-led group for family members, caregivers and loved ones (18+) of individuals living with a mental illness. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.
Schedule:
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, Family Support Group.
— 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Family Support Group, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
— 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Somers Point, Connections, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
Visit namiacm.org or call (609) 741-5125 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.
Grief Support
Group in O.C.
OCEAN CITY — The Grief Support Group, open to any adult who is grieving the death of a loved one, is invited to attend a safe and caring gathering at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday year-round at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.
There is no need to be a church member or from Ocean City to attend. “It is a time to share your story, to tell of your grief and talk of your loved one. It is a place where you may express your feelings, without judgment, nor fixing. Everything is confidential and you, as well, are privileged and entrusted with the heart-felt stories of others. No matter when your loss, it is healing to acknowledge its place in your life.”
For questions or more information contact Jane Taylor at (609) 412-1855 or by email at janeht927@yahoo.com.
Trinity United
monthly lunch
MARMORA — Trinity United Methodist Church, at 20 North Shore Road in Upper Township, hosts a community luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month.
The menu changes monthly. Everyone is welcome. Call (609) 214-0206 for more information.
Monthly Grief
Support Group
OCEAN CITY — St. John Lutheran Church, Journey Hospice, and The Shores — a United Methodist Communities (UMC) community — are partnering to offer a monthly Grief Support Group for adults who are navigating the difficult journey of loss.
The group provides a safe, welcoming and confidential space where individuals can come together to share their experiences, listen, and support one another. Whether someone has recently experienced a loss or is still processing grief from years past, all are welcome.
Meetings will be held in person on the second Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at St. John Lutheran Church, 1001 Central Ave.
“Grief is a deeply personal experience, but it doesn’t have to be experienced alone,” group coordinators Beth Gebhart and Michele Musto said. “This group is about honoring each person’s journey and finding hope in shared understanding.”
The group is free and open to all adults, regardless of background or faith.
For more information, please contact Beth Gebhart, (609) 760-6073, bgebhart@lsmnj.org; or Michele Musto, (609) 391-6321, meroclani@umcommunities.org
Depression and
Anxiety Group
ATLANTIC CITY — This weekly in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness, and recovery.
Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience with anxiety and/or depression. The group meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at at the Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Monday meditation,
stretching sessions
GALLOWAY — The Atlantic Community Wellness Center provides a weekly 15- to 20-minute meditation, follow-up discussion and light stretch at 11:30 a.m. Mondays.
Newcomers and people with all levels of experience in meditation are welcome. No cost to participate. Provided by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Reduce stress
with Coffee Talk
ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic Community Wellness Centers hosts a weekly gratitude-themed group at 11 a.m. Saturdays. Called “Coffee Talk,” the group is a one-hour meeting during which participants discuss, enhance, and deepen their practice of gratitude, which is shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase optimism.
Meets weekly at the Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Coffee is provided at no cost; pastries/snacks are provided once a month. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Too Much Stuff
group meets
Atlantic City – Twice monthly, a group is offered to individuals who live with clutter challenges and “too much stuff.” Strategies, education, support, goal-setting, and other related topics will be covered.
There is no cost to participants. Meetings are at noon the first and third Saturdays of each month at the Atlantic Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. Call (609) 652-3800 or jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous of Central Jersey invites people who have problems with food to join them for its 12-step recovery program. There are in-person meetings in Ocean County and Zoom meetings as well.
Visit oa-centraljersey.org for more information.
History museum
seeks volunteers
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Historical Museum is seeking volunteers to serve as welcome desk greeters (including gift shop sales) and as museum docents. Training will be provided.
The museum is located within the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Ave. Those interested in volunteering or learning more should call (609) 399-1801 or email info@ocnjmuseum.org.
Join Submarine
Association
SOMERS POINT – South Jersey has a Submarine Association.
Service members who served on a U.S. Military submarine are invited to join the Jersey Sub Association. Call Commander Tom Innocente at (609) 927-4358 for more information
Call for free Family
Crisis Intervention
Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10 to 17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU).
FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24 hours a day to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services include short-term crisis stabilization, family assessment, case management, treatment planning and referrals to appropriate community-based services.
FCIU is available to meet in-person by appointment with youth and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 101 Shore Road in Northfield. Appointments can also be conducted by phone or as a virtual meeting to help de-escalate and resolve family conflicts.
Call (609) 645-5861 or email family_crisis@aclink.org. Referral forms are available at atlantic_county.org.
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
Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking the public to share its time and compassion with those near the end of their journey.
Visit angelic.health, email volunteer@angelic.health or call (609) 432-0073 for information.
