NJ Guide - MOW

Welcome

08/17/2007

W elcome to Monmouth County and Ocean County, areas characterized by friendly suburban neighborhoods, rolling farmland and a wealth of bays, rivers and inlets that provide picturesque views and summer sports. These are areas modern in growth yet historic in nature, with connections to simpler times.

Hospitals/ Medical Centers

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Bayshore Community Hospital 727 N. Beers St. Holmdel 732-739-5900 CentraState Medical Center Route 537 901 W. Main St.

Assisted Living and Continuing Care Communities

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Applewood Estates Applewood Drive Freehold 732-780-7370 Atria of Tinton Falls 44 Pine St. Tinton Falls 732-918-1960 Bayside Manor 7 Laurel Ave.

Nursing Homes

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Arnold Walter Nursing Home 622 S. Laurel Ave., Hazlet 732-787-6300 Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 485 River Ave., Lakewood 732-364-7100 Atlantic Highlands Nursing Home 8 Middletown Ave.

Maintenance is key to preserving your home's value

By Jo-Ann Lamon Reccoppa — 08/17/2007

Whether you are thinking of selling or are staying put, you still want your home to look its very best and retain its value. Costly, showy fix-ups aren't always the best way to go.Aim for practical maintenance.

There are various kinds of elder care available

By Clare Marie Celano — 08/17/2007

When an elderly parent loses the ability to remain independent, it is emotionally trying for both the parent and his or her children. Deciding if an elderly parent needs professional care or special services can be a difficult decision, but area facilities and services can help to make the decision easier.

Think green - go hybrid

By Anita Stratos — 08/17/2007

With gas prices reaching ever-increasing highs, many people are rethinking the type of car they drive.The combination of fuel efficiency from an economic perspective and the new trend to "think green" from the environmental angle has some car manufacturers introducing new hybrid cars as well as redesigning popular gas models into hybrids.

Transportation

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Airports Monmouth Executive Airport 1717 Route 34 Wall Township 732-938-4800 Lakewood Airport 732-364-0800 Old Bridge Airport 182 Pension Road Old Bridge 732-446-8830 Princeton Airport Route 206,

Central Jersey theaters are rich with history

By Anita Stratos — 08/17/2007

Central Jersey has long been a hub of cultural activity with no shortage of art galleries, plays, concerts and museums as well as festivals of all kinds. If you traveled back in time to the 1920s, you would see stylish, architecturally intriguing theaters popping up in many towns and drawing in celebrities, politicians and residents of every socioeconomic level.

Art Galleries

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Art Alliance of Monmouth County 33 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732-842-9403 The Art & Picture Store 799 Brick Blvd. Brick 732-262-8898 Art Forms 16 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732-530-4330 The Artful Deposit 1 Church St.

Dance

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American Repertory Ballet Company New Brunswick/Princeton 732-294-1254 The Company of Dance Arts 59 Chestnut St.

Music

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Arcadian Chorale 732-583-4007 Atlantic Express part of the Red Bank area chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America 732-583-1684 Brookdale Symphonic

Historic Sites/ Museums

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Allaire Village 4265 Atlantic Ave. Wall Township 732-938-2253 Allen House Broad and Sycamore avenues Shrewsbury 732-747-6260 Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum Route 9 south Tuckerton 609-296-8868 Barnegat Light

Early introduction to a second language has many benefits

By Clare Marie Celano — 08/17/2007

Area schools are offering their students language studies much earlier these days for a variety of reasons. One of the main reasons a second language is being added to many curriculums in younger grades, according to experts, is because the best time to teach children a second language is when they are young enough to learn it.

Martial Arts

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Art Beins' Karate Super Center 4485 Route 9 Aldrich Shopping Center Howell 732-363-4300 Art Beins' Karate 2 Village Center Drive Freehold 732-761-1100 ATA Black Belt Academy 480 Route 33 Millstone 732-446-0661

Flight Academies

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Garrett Aviation Monmouth Executive Airport Wall 732-938-9333 Nett Aviation Old Bridge Airport Pension Road Old Bridge 732-446-0035 Ocean Aire R.J.

Gymnastics

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Connections Gymnastics School 1100 Route 130 609-259-8822 Devlin Gymnastics 1478 Route 88 Lakewood 732-363-8668 Galaxy Gymnastics 331 Fairfield Road Freehold 732-303-0234 Gymnastics Club 4345 Route 9 and Pond Road

Riding Schools

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Baymar Horse Farms Harbor Road, Marlboro 732-591-9600 Boots Cassie Quarter Horses 14 Iron Ore Road Manalapan 732-446-1660 Bright Meadows Farm 40 Prodelin Way Millstone 609-915-3444 Chestnut Ridge Equestrian

Tutoring

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Educational Services Center Monmouth County 800-762-8378 Freehold Psychology Group 149 W. Main St. Freehold 732-780-9898 Freehold Computer Training Center 15 S. Main St.

Sports training facilities will sharpen your skills

By Jo-Ann Lamon Reccoppa — 08/17/2007

Athletes who want to reach the top of their game require special instruction and plenty of practice. Several area facilities focus on specific training to perfect skills in a variety of sports.

Bowling

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AMF Strathmore Lanes Route 34 Aberdeen 732-566-7500 Brunswick Country Lanes 363 Route 33 Manalapan 732-446-6003 Brunswick Lakewood Lanes 101 Locust St.

Camping

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N.J. Campground Association For info. about private campgrounds, call 609-465-8444 Allaire State Park Allaire Road Wall Township 732-938-2371 Butterfly Camping Resort Butterfly Road Jackson 732-928-2107 Cheesequake State

Canoeing

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Griggstown Canoe Rentals 1076 Canal Road Griggstown 908-359-5970 Pine Barrens Canoes 3260 Route 563 Chatsworth 609-726-1515

Golf (public and private)

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Bamm Hollow Country Club Sunnyside Road Middletown 732-741-4131 Battleground Country Club Millhurst Road Manalapan 732-462-7575 Beacon Hill Country Club Beacon Hill Road Atlantic Highlands 732-291-0533 Bel-Aire Golf

Marinas

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Angler's Marina 1300 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732-842-0204 Barnacle Bill's Marina 1 First St. Rumson 732-842-4963 Baywood Marina 63 Pilot Drive Brick 732-477-3322 Brown's Point Marina 357 W. Front St.

Racing

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Central Jersey BMX Bike Racing 2449 Route 9 Howell 732-863-1010 Freehold Raceway Harness Racing Park Avenue Freehold 732-462-3800 Meadowlands Racetrack Secaucus 201-935-8500 Monmouth Park Horse Racing Oceanport Avenue

Skating

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Community YMCA 166 Maple Ave. Red Bank 732-741-2504 Ice Land Skating Center 6 Tennis Court Hamilton 609-588-6672 Incline Club 485 Locust St. Lakewood 732-901-7900 Jackson Skating Center - Roller Magic 2270 W.