February Programs For Adults At Library

MANCHESTER – Did you know that the Manchester Library offers free programs for adults every month? They have something for every interest! Here is a list of the programs for February: per month on the third Friday. Coloring is a great method of stress relief for adults! Spend a relaxing afternoon creating art, listening to soothing music and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library! Coloring sheets and simple crafts are provided along with crayons, markers, and pens. Alternatively, you can bring your own coloring projects and coloring tools. For even more de-stressing, we offer aromatherapy and therapy animals when they are available.

In the Driver’s Seat – Steering Finances for Caregivers and Survivors. February 6 at 2 p.m. Learn more about the responsibilities of caring for and protecting another person’s finances. Presented by M&T Bank.

African-American Contributions to Jazz – February 11 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with a concert by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo.

Preventing Medicare Fraud - Don’t be a Victim – February 13 at 10 a.m. Find out how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. The presenter is Charles Clarkson, Esq., from Senior Medicare Patrol who will also answer your questions. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Branch.

From Click to Cart – February 21 at 10 a.m. Online grocery shopping overwhelming? Worried about shopping for food in the snow? Get the simple basics on what your favorite grocery stores offer online and get the convenience of filling your cart from the comfort of your home.

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Matinee Movie – February 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Manchester Branch will be showing a recent feature film in commemoration of Black History Month. Contact the library for specific details.

How to Sleep When You Can’t Sleep: Holistic and Natural Ways to Overcome Insomnia – February 16 at 2 p.m. A certified nutritionist will teach you how to fall asleep naturally and holistically. The Friends of the Manchester Branch Library are paying for this program.

Calming Coloring – February 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This meets regularly once

Make an Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder –February 22 at 2 p.m. February is National Bird Feeding Month. Help your feathered friends make it through the winter by creating cheap and easy bird feeders from grocery store items. We will be using bird seed, ice cream cones, oat cereal, peanut butter and string.

Registration in advance is required for all these programs. To sign up or obtain more information, call 732-657-7600 or go online to the library’s Calendar of Events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Registration for the Manchester Shore Memory Café goes through the sponsoring organization instead of through the library. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

It’s Time For Comfort

WHITING – What means comfort better than SOUP? The Whiting United Methodist Church wants to help with that! We are again collecting cans of Soup for the local food banks for our annual Souper Bowl. Collections of canned soup, protein, vegetables or stews can be dropped off at our church now through February 9. All donations will be blessed on SuperBowl February 13.

Maybe you need some comfort too? We can also help there. Join us every

Wednesday in March beginning on March 1 at 5 p.m. for our Lenten Soup Suppers with devotions. The community is invited to attend this annual free event. We will be taking a free will offering. Our congregation is providing their homemade soups and deserts. And you will find comforting fellowship when you join us!

We are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2023 Power In e Pines

Air Force Base Open House

LAKEHURT – The 2023 Power in the Pines Air & Space Open House will be hosted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from May 20 to 21. This event is free

WHITING – Fernwood Women’s club will be sponsoring a program for Women’s History Month on March 10 at 7 p.m. called The Women Spies of WWII. This is an “in- period” costume presentation. All are and open to the public. Check back for more details. welcome. Program to be held at 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting. An RSVP is required in order to prepare refreshments and seating. Call Beverly at 973-652-8310 or Kathy at 732-261-8893 to reserve a seat.

The USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration will headline the event along with other performers.