Comedy Night and a Bee Gees Tribute at the Strand This Weekend
The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is featuring two shows this weekend. First enjoy well-known comics Friday night, October 22, 2021. Saturday night, October 23 features Las Vegas’ own “Bee Gees Gold.”
Comedy Night presents Rob Falcone, known as a NYC Favorite Comic, Comedy Central, HBO, and Up All Night; Uncle Floyd, New Jersey’s number one comic, The Uncle Floyd Show, PBS Broadcast, NJ Network, and The Wise Guy Show; Angel Salazar, the Last Comic Standing, Laugh Factory, Latin Legends, HBO Specials, and the movie Scarface; and John “Gemini” Lombardi, an accomplished comedian, magician, and ventriloquist, Showtime, Comedy Central
Comedy night tickets Friday October 22 are $25.00 mezzanine to $30.00 orchestra and loge.
Saturday night, October 23 features Las Vegas’ own “Bee Gees Gold” at the Strand Theater. John Acosta as Barry Gibb has performed in Bee Gees Tributes all over the world. His portrayal of lead singer Barry Gibb is filled with a zest for detail.
Audiences claim from the look to the falsetto, “It’s Barry”! The Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate salute and experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime. With the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (Barry), Dayrll Borges (Robin), Jeff Celentano (Maurice) as the brothers Gibb, backed by a live band, the Vegas Bee Gees tribute recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the 60’s to the late 70’s.
Tickets for Bee Gees Gold are Orchestra and Loge $47.50; Mezzanine $42.00; and Tier $30.00. Doors for both shows open 6:30. Both shows begin at 8:00 p.m. For tickets visit Strand.org or buy them at the box office, Friday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10: a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Also the Box Office is always open two hours before every show.
The COVID policy is proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test 72 hours prior to door time. All patrons are required to wear a mask at all times unless eating or drinking. Those under 12 are not required to show a test but must wear a mask. Publicize or Perish! ™ ###
About the Strand Theater: The historic Strand Theater, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit at 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 80 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
Jersey Shore Chamber to Host 2021 Women’s Conference
The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCC), Wall Township, is hosting its 2021 Jersey Shore Women’s Conference, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on November 17 and continuing on November 18 from 8:00 a.m. (Breakfast and Morning Keynote) to 6:00 p.m. (Closing Reception) at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
The Jersey Shore Women’s Conference brings together Jersey Shore leaders in business and industry who are committed to advancing women and commerce. Masks, hand sanitizer, and a cleaning staff will be available to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
Conference speakers include Master of Ceremonies Dara Brown, NBC News Anchor; Former NJ Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno; Author, Lyricist, Playwright, and Retired Dancer Rosemary Novellino-Mearns; American Television Personality and Author Caroline Manzo; Kivvit Managing Director and General Manager Laura Matos, a Political Strategist; Marathon Public Affairs President Jeanette Hoffman; Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn; Lead Lender Relations Specialist and Lead Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Association, Sheryl Paynter; a.k.a. Mrs. Space Cadet, Erin Azar; IFPIES Founder & Curator, Gottlieb District 1906, Fallon Schultz; NJ State Senator Vin Gopal; CEO and President of Manasquan Bank, James S. Vaccaro; Managing Principal of Davison-Eastman-Munoz-Paone-P.A. Respond Law, James A. Paone, II; CEO, Business Owner, Philanthropist, Advocate for Women in Business, and Motivational Speaker Kristina Henderson; Principal Davison-Eastman-Munoz-Paone-P.A. Respond Law, Christina Hardman-O’Neal; Actress, Founder & President, Big Spoon Productions, Fredi Walker-Browne, best known for her role as JoAnne Jefferson in RENT; Business Litigation Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP, Corinne McCann Trainor, Esq.; Owner and Agent at Jen Ortiz State Farm, Jen Ortiz; Owner of Is That Gluten Free, Jessica Baguchinsky; Publisher, Star News Group (The Coast Star and The Ocean Star), Alison Manser Ertl; President of Focal Point Business Coaching Joan Sebring; Flow Leadership Academy, Brighde Dougherty; Regional Director of MOSBDC (Mon/Ocean Small Business Development Center), Dr. Jackeline D. Mejias-Fuertes; Head Basketball Coach, Georgian Court University, Jasmina Perazic; Stylist and Salon Owner, Mary Ball; Assemblyman Edward H. “Ned” Thomson; Senator, District 30, Robert W. Singer; Five Star Realtor, Diane Turton Realtors, Pat Mayer; Athletic Director and Supervisor of Extracurricular Activities, Manalapan High School, Beth English; Monat Marketing Manager & Mentor, Patty Camme; and Director of Customer & Community Relations, New Jersey Natural Gas, Thomas F. Hayes.
The general registration fee of $199 and VIP $399 includes amenities, such as opening reception, breakfast, lunch, Swag bag, among other features.
Jersey Shore Women’s Conference program guide advertising and sponsorships range from $350 to $7,500. Sponsors to date are Corinne McCann Trainer, Esq., Platinum sponsor; State Farm Agent Jen Ortiz, Gold sponsor; and Silver sponsors Diane Turton Realtor Pat Mayer, New Jersey Natural Gas, Susan J. Roche Portraits, Davison-Eastman-Munoz-Paone-P.A. Respond Law, Manasquan Bank, and Investors Bank.
For more information, sponsorships, and reservations, call Danielle Kidney, assistant director of JSCC, at 732-280-8800 or email Evelyn Mars executivedirector@jsccnj.com. Visit www.JSCCnj.com.
Role Reversal — How Do You Parent Your Parent?
Because Americans are living on the average 30 years longer than a half a century ago, many adult children are finding themselves in unknown and confusing situations taking care of their parents. Dr. Peter N. Fish, a board certified internist and geriatrician, and Jim Mahlmann, an internet marketing specialist, have formed Reverse Parenting LLC to help educate adult children in all facets of parental caretaking when their parents are no longer able to take care of themselves physical, mentally, and/or financially.
Once people sign up, they will find frequently updated blog posts, instructional videos, important documents, resources to stimulate a parent’s memory, and exercises to maintain physical strength. In the membership portal members can also request a teleconference with an experienced medical professional, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, who knows the conditions and symptoms that often affect geriatric patients. Medical providers will also connect members with elder care lawyers, financial advisors, and social workers.
Dr. Fish, who has been practicing medicine for 23 years, is a member of American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American Medical Directors Association, and The Society for Post-Acute and Long-term Care Medicine. Dr. Fish is an Army medical officer, with 22 years of service to America. He has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, is a qualified Flight Surgeon and currently serves as a Brigade Surgeon. He is a published author with a passionate commitment to the care of our nations’ seniors.
Other members of the Reverse Parent team include Jim Mahlmann, managing partner of NetCetra, a technology consultant whose company offers web design, programming internet marketing, social media, web hosting and cloud applications, among other services; Gina-Marie LoBraico Reitano, Esq., elder law attorney, and Norine Wong, MSW, ACSW, LSW, CCM, medical social worker.
For more information or to become a member, visit https://reverseparenting.net.
The State of Israel and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber Thank NJ Governor Phil Murphy for His Stance on Anti-Semitism
Mr. Gidon Saar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister of the State of Israel, sent a personal letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, thanking the Governor and his administration for working together with Jewish organizations, such as the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, to fight hate and anti-Semitism generated by Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company Unilever.
Unilever said it would no longer sell its ice cream in occupied territories. New Jersey was the first state to take action against Unilever’s decision by pulling $182 million in its investment of Unilever, which has its headquarters in New Jersey. According to the New York Times, New Jersey was also the first of 50 states to invoke a law that prohibits public investments in companies that engage in boycotts.
In the letter to the Governor, Saar whose office oversees fighting BDS (Boycott Divestment Sanctions) said, “I want to thank and commend you for taking a strong stance against those who seek to harm the world’s only Jewish State. We thank you for…working alongside local Jewish partners to fight against anti-Semitism. We are fortunate to have bold and genuine friends like yourself who bravely align themselves with the truth.”
Duvi Honig president of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce who works with both Israel and the United States, helped facilitate the letter to the Governor. The letter highlights the importance of working together with the Jewish community helping fight and protect Jews and the state of Israel.
October 14 Online HR Meeting – Recruiting Strategies
What will offices look like in the very near future? Where will the people come from? Will robots take the place of employees? What will change and what will stay the same? Join HR professionals for a virtual Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) webinar, open to the public, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. to explore recruiting strategies, digital media, virtual reality, and the now normal hybrid work model in recruiting, attracting, and retaining a workforce in an ever changing landscape.
Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, president and CEO of The Connor Group, which provides talent acquisition consulting and human resource outsourcing services to clients, will present the three-step Executive Presence process to attendees: How today’s landscape and demographics impact the recruiting scene; how technology affects recruiting strategies; and what trends to be aware of in the continually changing recruiting environment.
O’Connor earned a B.S. in accounting from Widener University and an M.S. in human organizational development from Villanova University. The O’Connor Group airs a semi-monthly Top 3 Podcast where entrepreneurs share their secrets and mistakes. Their monthly Signature Events include Talent Talk where recruiting experts address some of the critical issues facing the workplace
Register at JSAHR.org or email Christine Higgins at admin@JSAHR.org. Log in details will be sent to registrants. The fee is $10.00 for members; $20.00 for non-members; and free for students and those In-Transition. Send fees prior to meeting to JSAHR, P.O. Box 987, Brick, NJ 08723.
This program is pending 1.0 SHRM PDC (Human Resource Certification Institute) and HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit. JSAHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.
About The O’Connor Group: The O’Connor Group is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, its president and CEO brings more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of talent acquisition, professional search, and human resource outsourcing. O’Connor is past president of the Philadelphia Chapter of SHRM, and Philadelphia Society of People and Strategy. O’Connor has spoken at local SHRM chapters, including The Garden State Council Annual Conference. O’Connor is also a member of Chief, the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top down.
Preferred Home Health Care Announces Winner of Its Student Nursing Scholarship
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, has announced the winner of its Student Nursing Scholarship, a $500 award given twice a year for current student nurses living or going to school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
The winner is Hudson County Community College student Rina Renea Derricott, Jersey City, who is seeking to become an LPN. Derricott started her career with a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University in fashion merchandising, and had extensive training working at luxury, wear-to-work, and discount retailers. With the sad news about COVID-19, its devastating effects and growing deaths, however, Derricott did not hesitate to pursue a career in health care.
Derricott said, “I come from a long line of family devoted to the health care industry. I am the daughter of an ER Registered Nurse who spent more than 23 years in practice and siblings whose health care careers span more than 15 years. Listening to their stories, being amazed by their heroic acts, I understand I cannot just live my life for me. I am a part of a whole, a small part of a large community, and I must do my part.”
Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “We are happy to help our future nurses, especially during our current health care crisis. We are also very proud to continue offering student nursing scholarships at Preferred.”
Applicants at any educational level, such as first-year, LPN, or RN programs, among others, can apply online at PreferredCares.com/careers/scholarship.
Shannon Maurer, HR Specialist for Preferred, Jersey City, said, “Rina winning the scholarship has definitely encouraged many of her classmates to apply for the December scholarship. We are very glad that Preferred has a relationship with the nursing program at Hudson County Community College.”
For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, career opportunities, or training programs, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or visit PreferredCares.com.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC, named a 2021 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 15 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown and branches in Elmwood Park, Galloway, Jersey City, Mt. Laurel, Neptune, North Brunswick, Robbinsville, South Orange, and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
Latest Events at the 2021 JBIZ Expo and Conference on November 3
A full day of business opportunities locally and from around the globe await attendees at the 2021 JBIZ Expo and Conference, a free event, November 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the BlueClaws Stadium, First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way. Attendees must preregister.
This event, hosted by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce in participation with Lakewood Township, is designed to promote ALL businesses. Space for exhibitors; corporate sponsors; and workshops, presentations, or seminars is available at www.JBizExpo.com.
Israel’s new Economic Minister of North America Anat Katz will be coming to Lakewood for the first time, helping build bridges between business communities. Anat Katz will be part of the NJ-Israel panel that also includes Andrew H. Gross, executive director of the NJ-Israel Commission; and Andrea Yonah, BIRD Foundation, director of U.S. East Coast and Midwest business development, who is offering $1 million grants for businesses. Members of the panel will be hosting private meetings in their suite by appointment only with those seeking to expand their business relationships between Israel and U.S. markets.
Because security issues are of utmost importance for today’s businesses, Lakewood chief of police Gregory Meyer and Richie Taylor, NYPD deputy inspector and commanding officer of community affairs, will conduct a panel to discuss keeping businesses safe.
Women in the Workforce panel is featuring Strengthening the Small Business Community with a focus on empowering women.
Local mayors will lead the Ask the Mayors Business Advancement Panel to help businesses expand and grow by addressing their concerns and overcoming obstacles. The panel of mayors include Raymond G. Coles, Mayor of Lakewood; Carmen F. Amato, Mayor of Berkeley Township; Maurice (Mo) B. Hill, Mayor of Toms River; and Michael Reina, Mayor of Jackson Township.
Jake Turx, Senior White House correspondent for Ami and a contributor to Newsmax will lead Communicating Effectively to Build Relationships. WOR 710 iHeart Radio with Yitzchok Saftias will present Promote Your Business on Air! Live! with free advertisements; and Congressman Andy Kim, who sits on U.S, House Committee for small businesses, will speak and be accessible to meet with business owners.
Other panels and individual talks will be available from Corporate America Joseph Chehebar, CEO of Rainbow Shops with more than 1400 U.S. stores; Real Estate Development, Vito Cardinale, developer of The Adventure Crossing Projects, said to be the world’s largest sports and activity complex; Sales – Closing the Deal, Scott Bliss, president of Sandler Training; Effective Marketing, Tracy Bryce, marketing manager at APP and USA Today; Growing Your Business, Antony Gordon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal’s best-selling author; and How to Advertise Using the Latest Technology, Zev Brenner, CEO Talkline Network.
Sponsorships are still available. Sponsors to-date include Gold sponsorships by App – USA Today and Rainbow Shops that promotes job creation with 10,000 employees; Silver sponsors are Lakewood Industrial Commission, who will be promoting Empowering Workshops; and Comcast Business, who will be introducing its new internet service for Industrial park businesses.
The 2021 JBIZ Expo committee is made up of Senator Robert W. Singer, Deputy Minority Leader; Congressman Andy Kim; County Commissioner Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services and County Operations; Duvi Honig, founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce; and Mayors Carmen F. Amato, Berkeley Township; Raymond G. Coles, Lakewood Township; Maurice (Mo) B. Hill, Toms River; Michael Reina, Mayor of Jackson Township; and Joseph A. Kostecki, Municipal Clerk, South Toms River.
To preregister; exhibit; become corporate sponsors; and offer workshops, presentations, or seminars, contact sales@ojchamber.com or call 732-987-7704 Ext. 104 For more information, visit www.jbizexpo.com
Chai Lifeline Donates Backpacks to Children of Active Troops
Moshe Goldstein, Chaplain in the USAFR who works at Chai Lifeline, and Aharon Koslowitz, director of Community Services, Chai Lifeline NJ, recently coordinated a donation and drop off of more than 100 backpacks for children donated by Barry and Donny Eber to the Airmen’s Attic at JBMDL (Joint Base McGuire…) to support the children of our troops engaged in Operation Allies Welcome.
Chai Lifeline is an international children’s health support network, providing social, emotional, and financial assistance to children with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses and their families with year-round programs and services. For many years, Goldstein was a family liaison, visiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Since its beginning in 1999, the New Jersey/Pennsylvania region of Chai Lifeline has grown into one of the largest regions nationally, supporting more than 950 families impacted by pediatric illness. As the communities it serves rapidly grow, Chai Lifeline NJ/PA continues to expand and adapt its hospital and home-based services for families 24-hours a day, 7 days a week during their times of illness and crisis.
After 20 years, Chai Lifeline moved its headquarters from Clifton Avenue, Lakewood to 5 Airport Road, Lakewood. For questions or more information, contact Aharon Koslowitz, director of community services for Chai Lifeline NJ/PA, at 732-719-1713.
SCAN to Hold Leaders of Distinction Luncheon
The Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) will be hosting its 32nd annual Leaders of Distinction Luncheon October 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, NJ. The five honorees include Susan M. Kiley, County Commissioner Deputy Director; former SCAN Executive Director Pat Bohse; Jack Livingstone, SCAN Member and instructor; and the organizations Monmouth University and the Grunin Foundation.
Mike Ciavolino, executive director of SCAN said, “We’re very excited about this year’s luncheon and our distinguished slate of honorees. Each of these individuals and organizations have made significant contributions to the senior citizens of Monmouth and Ocean counties.”
Since 1988, SCAN has been New Jersey’s premier non-profit provider of social education, and health and wellness programs for adults. The organization provides the community with programming to promote healthy lifestyles, continuing education, and access to community and economic resources to keep seniors active, healthy, and connected.
SCAN has conducted virtual classes to more than 400 seniors and financial literacy through the Benefit Enrollment Center to 386 limited income seniors. SCAN’s Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) connects Medicare beneficiaries and disabled adults of limited income to the benefits they may be entitled to receive in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
For tickets and sponsorship information for the 32nd annual luncheon, visit ww.scannj.org or call 732-542-1326. For more information about SCAN, contact Mike Ciavolino at MichaelC@scanj.org .
About SCAN: Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) serves the 55+ community in Monmouth and Ocean counties enriching their lives with programming to promote healthy lifestyles, continuing education, and access to community and economic resources to keep them active, healthy and connected.
Stars of the Sixties Shine at The Strand Theater on October 1
Ah, the music of the Sixties! Some of the biggest stars of the Sixties are appearing at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, for one night only, October 1, 2021. Door open at 6:00 p.m.; the show begins at 7:00 p.m.
A Pop, Rock & App Wopp Production, presented by Praia Entertainment Group, features Lighting Lou Christie: (“Two Faces Have I”; “I’m Gonna Make You Mine”; “The Gypsy Cried”; “Rhapsody in the Rain”; and “Lightning Strikes”); Dennis Tufano lead singer of the Buckinghams: (“Kind of a Drag”; “Don’t You Care”; “Susan”; “Hey Baby! They’re Playing Our Song”; and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”); The Circle: (“Red Rubber Ball”; “Turn Down Day”) and a special guest appearance by Chris Ruggiero.
Tickets range from $69 to $39. ADA (Handicap) seats are $59. To purchase tickets for this show and all others at the Strand, visit www.strand.org. The Box office is open Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and two hours before every show
About the Strand Theater The historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 250 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
The Strand relies on the support of Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Township of Lakewood, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority; and the LDC and the UEZ programs along with many businesses, organizations, and individuals.