Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will hold “Positive and Beautiful” support group meetings Aug. 2 and 16 at 10 a.m.

The free group is for women with breast cancer that has recurred or spread beyond the primary site. To register, call Xiomara at (732) 923-7138. Tours of Cranmer ambulatory surgery center for pediatric patients having a procedure at the center will be Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 3-4 p.m. To register, call (732) 923-6525. A tour of the center’s radiation oncology department will be Aug. 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. To register, call (732) 923-6462.

Tours of the Eisenberg Family Center will be Aug. 14 and 28 at 1:30 p.m. The center for expectant women offers an expanded labor, delivery and recovery unit.

The diabetes support group will meet Aug. 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. The smoke free support group will meet Aug. 23 from 7-9 p.m. To register for the above, call (732) 923-6990.

Center announces drives scheduled for August

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:

• Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., a Jersey Shore Hogs drive at Harley-Davidson, 671 Broadway, Long Branch

• Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Interstate Financial, 30 Avenue of the Commons, Shrewsbury

• Aug. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., “Rock ‘n’ Roll Up Your Sleeve” drive at Two Rivers Theatre Company, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. There will be live music and custom-designed T-shirts for all donors.

The donation process takes about an hour. Donors must also complete a medical history interview and have a mini-physical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pressure screening). Interested donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. All donors must present signature ID at time of registration.

Donations may also be made at Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. To schedule an appointment, call the center at (732) 842-5750.

Auxiliary’s trip to Atlantic City Aug. 20

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Italian American Men’s Association, 195 West End Ave., Long Branch, will host a bus trip to Harrah’s Casino, Atlantic City, Aug. 20 from 2-11 p.m. (approximate). The bus will depart the IAMA. Cost is $21 with a $20 refund and $5 quick cash (with valid ID). For reservations or more information, call Susan at (732) 870-1397 or (732) 870-1440.

Summer adventure camps begin Aug. 8

Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will hold “Summer Adventure Camps” beginning Aug. 8. All camps run Aug. 8-12.

The “Little Artists Creative Workshop” is for children age 4 and grades pre-K and kindergarten. The camp will include drawing, painting and sculpting. Class code is XCHLC. “Artists at Work” is for children entering grades two and three, and will teach students how to use watercolor pencils and watercolor crayons. Course code is XCHLC 039.

“Adventures in Art” for children entering grades two and three will feature arts and crafts related to “art in the city” subjects such as tall buildings, cars, and planes. Course code is XCHLC 074. “Kids Investigations” for children entering grades two and three will explore scientific investigations into the world of forensic science. Course code is XCHLC 070. For fees or to register, call (732) 224-2005. For a list of offerings, visit www.brookdalecc.edu at the community and business interests link.

The college will offer “What If — Wednesdays” information sessions for prospective new and returning students will be Aug. 10, 17 and 24 “Dreams Can Come True — It’s Up to You!” for women will be Aug. 25, with two sessions are available. Section one will be from noon-2 p.m., and two from 4-6 p.m. “The Open Door of Brookdale Will Open Doors for You!” will be Sept. 22, with two sessions available. Section one is noon to 2 p.m., and two is 4-6 p.m. All the above are at the recruitment services office, Lincroft, and reservations are required. To R.S.V.P., call (732) 224-2261 or (732) 224-1857.

Lecture on meditation,

support groups offered

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present a lecture, “Meditation for Inner Calm,” Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown.

The Parkinson’s disease support group will meet at the center Aug. 4 from 10-11:30 a.m.

“The Benefits of a Low Cholesterol Diet” will be presented Aug. 17 from 1-3 p.m.

The above programs are free to SCAN members, and membership is open to individuals ages 50 and older. For more information, call SCAN at (732) 542-1326.

Red Cross offers tips for

avoiding summer injuries

The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, has issued tips for parents to help protect babies and toddlers from accidents and injuries during summer activities:

• Use window guards and only open windows from the top.

• Always supervise children in or near water.

• Carry a first aid kit.

• Keep emergency phone numbers on cell phone speed dial. Call poison control if suspecting a child has been poisoned.

• Never leave children alone in a closed vehicle.

• Use gates on areas left open, such as staircases.

• Use safe playgrounds. Monitor children while climbing.

• Beware of dogs and other animals outside.

The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross offers courses in adult and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, first aid, and other life-saving skills. To register or for more information, call (732) 493-9100, ext. 244, or visit www.jerseycoast-redcross.org.