Bocce At Crestwood Village Four

WHITING - Most adult communities throughout the United States include a bocce ball court. This is especially true for retirement villages having a concentration of people with Italian heritage. It is believed by some that bocce basics originated in ancient Egypt, since a tomb wall painting there depicts what looks like two boys playing a bocce-like game.

Bocce enjoys great popularity in all the Crestwood Villages and other Whiting developments round about, particularly in Crestwood Village Four, where these Bocce enthusiasts’ love for the game and each other’s company is on full display.

Branson Show Extravaganza

WHITING – Branson Show Extravaganza, Branson Missouri: nine days, eight nights December 2 to 10. Cost is $1,170 double; $1,455 single. Price includes motor coach transportation; eight nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson Area; 14 meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners; admission to the Titanic - the world’s largest museum; and admission to six fabulous shows including: Three morning shows – Dublin’s Irish Ladies, with special guests The Celtic Ladies, Down Home Country, A Neil Diamond tribute

Two evening shows – Baldknobbers, Queen Ester at sight and sound

One afternoon show - Dean Z The Ultimate Elvis show

Purchase tickets every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 Clubhouse 425 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. A $75 deposit is non- refundable unless trip is canceled, due upon sign up. Final payment due September 25. For more information, call Debbie at 201-618-8514.

Annual Soup And Mum Sale

WHITING – Coming in September! The Whiting United Methodist Church located at 55 Lacey Road will be having their annual Soup and Mum Sale on September 9.

Come shop for beautiful Mums to decorate your home and pick up some “comfort food” assortment of homemade soups by the congregation. They will begin selling at 8:30 a.m. until everything is sold out.

There will also be holiday décor made by their craft group and homemade canned goods. Come early for the best selection. They are located across from Crestwood Manor. Look them up on Facebook for more information or you can call the church office at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you have questions.

A Night In Paradise

MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Recreation on August 11 (rain date August 18) at 7 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake for their Hawaiian Show.

Enjoy Hula Dancers, live Luau Band, Tahitian Drummers, Fire Kinfe Warriors. Free evening for summer family fun!