Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic IllnessThis 8-week program will run on Wednesdays5:00 PM - 6:00 PM via ZOOM
October 21st - December 9th, 2026

<ul><li>Connect with other people facing similar challenges</li><li>Share experiences &amp; coping strategies</li><li>Build resilience &amp; reduce isolation</li></ul>
For more information or to register, contact Nicole Calello at <a href="mailto:ncalello@jfscentralnj.org" target="_blank">ncalello@jfscentralnj.org</a> or 908-352-8375.

Local Event: Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness

Union County

Westfield

New Jersey

Virtual Support Group for People Managing...

Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic IllnessThis 8-week program will run on Wednesdays5:00 PM - 6:00 PM via...

Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness

Heidi Pekarsky

Alexis Tarrazi

New York City Metropolitan Area

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Cranford

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Clark-Garwood

Springfield

Summit

Essex County

Millburn-Short Hills

Somerset County

Watchung-Green Brook

Morris County

Chatham

Maplewood

Westfield Historical Society

Celebrate the season at the Westfield Historical Society's Apple Fest, featuring an apple pie contest, historic house tours, and a variety of market crafts. Bring the whole family for live music, festive food, and children's activities for just $5 per person, with free admission for veterans and children under 3.The will also be an Apple Pie Contest, please visit this link for Contest Rules.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://canva.link/apple-fest-apple-pie-contest-rules-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">canva.link/apple-fest-apple-pie-contest-rules-2026</a>

Local Event: Apple Fest 2026

Apple Fest 2026

Celebrate the season at the Westfield Historical Society's Apple Fest, featuring an apple pie contest, historic house tours,...

Kenilworth Veterans Center

Shake, Rattle &amp; Roll for a Great Cause
Dance to benefit the NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park
Music by "Tuesday at Eight"
$25 includes draft beer, boxed wine and soda, bring snacks&nbsp;

Local Event: Oldies Dance

Kenilworth

Oldies Dance

Shake, Rattle & Roll for a Great Cause
Dance to benefit the NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park
Music by "Tuesday at...

One Happy Camper NJ with Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is hosting CampFest on October 18 from 12-2 p.m. in Westfield, NJ. This free community-wide celebration of Jewish camps includes a camp fair featuring 20+ top sleepaway camps, camp-style activities, a swag customization station, the Ultimate Camp Canteen, family-friendly lunch, and ice cream. It’s a great fit for families exploring camp for 2027, 2028, or beyond. Registration is required at <a href="https://www.jfedgmw.org/campfest26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jfedgmw.org/campfest26</a>. Sign up in advance for a chance to win a $500 Airbnb gift card.

Local Event: CampFest 2026: free community event by One Happy Camper & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Roseland

CampFest 2026: free community event by One...

One Happy Camper NJ with Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is hosting  CampFest on October 18 from 12-2 p.m. in...

CampFest 2026: free community event by One Happy Camper & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.


 EXHIBITS. EDUCATION. EXERCISE.
 
 Spend the day with our Movement Disorders Specialists. Browse exhibits, hear about the latest in neurological and neurosurgical care, and experience therapeutic singing and dancing firsthand. Complimentary lunch included.


 The day includes discussions on:

<ul>
 <li>Early &amp; Advanced Motor Symptom Treatment</li>
 <li>DBS vs. Focused Ultrasound</li>
 <li>Disease-Modifying Therapies</li>
 <li>Hospital Safety Initiative</li>
 <li>Holistic &amp; Lifestyle Medicine</li>
 <li>Group Singing and Dancing Exercise</li>
</ul>

 Open to people with Parkinsonʼs, caregivers, clinicians, community partners and anyone who wants to learn more about Parkinsonʼs and movement disorders. <a href="https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/parkinsonslunch/summary?utm_source=HMH-CVENT&amp;utm_medium=Digital&amp;utm_campaign=PatchJFKEvent" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up today!</a>
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Local Event: Parkinson’s Disease Symposium

Middlesex County

Woodbridge

Parkinson’s Disease Symposium


    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.


    EXHIBITS. EDUCATION. EXERCISE.
     
    Spend the day with our Movement Disorders...

Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)

Catholic Charities Annual Benefit Concert features That Motown Band at UCPAC; 100% of ticket sales support men, women, and children in need regardless of race, religion, or creed. &nbsp;
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your heart to help our fellow neighbors in need! Catholic Charities of the Newark Archdiocese and Carol and Bobby Williams present the 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless featuring That Motown Band. &nbsp;The show is Saturday, October 24th at 8 pm at UCPAC, located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. &nbsp;
If you love&nbsp;My Girl, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Baby Love, Heat Wave, and Ain't Too Proud to Beg, this is YOUR night!&nbsp; That Motown Band brings the sound of The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more to life with a full lineup of powerhouse vocalists and musicians — including soul veteran Garfield Fleming, a longtime member of the Delfonics. &nbsp;
This is more than a concert! It is a night out of fun – singing and dancing! &nbsp;Your ticket turns into shelter nights, food, and help for our NJ neighbors in need. &nbsp;100% of ticket sales support our homeless men, women, and children at our shelters and homes in Jersey City and Newark.
Come for the Motown! &nbsp;Stay because it matters. &nbsp;Invite your friends, make a night of it in downtown Rahway, and help keep the lights on and food on the table for families who have nowhere else to turn. &nbsp; Together we can provide help and hope! &nbsp;
Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://ccanconcert26.givesmart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ccanconcert26.givesmart.com</a> for ticket information or call 732-499-8226. &nbsp;For all other questions, call Peter Ruccione, director of development, Catholic Charities Newark Archdiocese, at <a href="tel:973-818-4060">973-818-4060</a>.

Local Event: Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.

Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our...

Catholic Charities Annual Benefit Concert features That Motown Band at UCPAC; 100% of ticket sales support men, women, and...

Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.

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<a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1fuqqbH8yRnS2VOS2LoQ_twebckg?utm_campaign=49946664-Corporate%20Exit%20Strategies%202026&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--0c_7gofo5yGzo1T4hGTFa87NcE63_GFsWFTEeDqVkB9VpP7ko3MOQNTsDuRWaSFsgsBY_pqfJ1yRb6SXUUDM8JT462mf7s5kFWP4i0HYyfmhzgoA&amp;_hsmi=2&amp;utm_content=2&amp;utm_source=hs_email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here to Register</a><table><tbody><tr><td>Looking to sell your business soon or in the future? Hear from business owners who have recently sold their companies, as well as industry experts, on how to position your company now to maximize value and ensure a smooth exit.
Whether you're planning for retirement, considering a transition, or simply want to better understand the process, this event will provide key insights from top industry professionals.
<h1>AGENDA TOPICS:</h1>
<ul><li>Status of the M&amp;A marketplace</li><li>How to increase company value</li><li>Value drivers and "risk factors" impacting marketability and business value</li><li>Avoiding legal roadblocks</li><li>Firsthand insights from business owners who have been through the sale process</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h1>Featured Speakers:</h1>
William S. Barrett, Esq., CEO, Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Mark Murphy, Managing Partner, Northeast Private Client Group
Alan Scharfstein, CEO, The DAK Group
Steven DeAngelo, Founder/Principal, St. Agrestis
Marc Dispensa, Chief AI Officer &amp; Principal, What If Enterprises
Moderator: Peter A. Levy, Esq., Senior Counsel, Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Local Event: Exit Strategies for Business Owners

Exit Strategies for Business Owners

Click Here to RegisterLooking to sell your business soon or in the future? Hear from business owners who have recently sold...

The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now available at two convenient locations.Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
655 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Subsidies available for Union County residents who qualify.
Lunch and Snacks provided.
Contact: Lisa Tognola, LSW, CDP, <a href="mailto:ltognola@jfscentralnj.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">ltognola@jfscentralnj.org</a>, 908-352-8375, ext. 304.
Starting November 2, 2026
JCC of Central NJ Wilf Community Campus

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
Lunch and Snacks provided.
Transportation may be available upon request.
Contact: Camren Fitzsimmons, MSW, <a href="mailto:cfitzsimmons@jfscentralnj.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">cfitzsimmons@jfscentralnj.org</a>, 908-352-8375, ext. 138.
The Coffee House provides a welcoming, supportive environment where adults with memory loss can enjoy socialization, meaningful activities, companionship and connection, while giving family caregivers valuable respite and peace of mind.
With programming at both locations, families have greater flexibility in choosing a location that works best for their needs.

The Coffee House at JFS & JCC

The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now...

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