Monmouth County Senior Scoop: Weekend Plans, Local Finds & Senior-Friendly Happenings

👋Hey, Monmouth friends!

This week’s lineup has a little bit of everything: local shopping, weekend adventures, bookstore browsing, cruise dreaming, and a new charcuterie spot that may solve your summer hosting plans. Basically, plenty of reasons to get out — or stay in with cake!

👀What’s on tap:
🛍️ Local Finds: Made in Monmouth returns
🎉 Weekend Plans: Markets, margaritas & mushroom fest vibes
🎶 Mark Your Calendar: Free summer concerts at PNC
🚢 Cruise News: A Panama Canal milestone
📚 Book Nook: Monmouth’s indie bookstores
🍋 In the Kitchen: A patriotic pound cake recipe
🧀 Fresh on the Block: New charcuterie stop in Point Pleasant

Up first…

Skip the mall and shop where everything comes with a hometown story. The 2026 Spring Made in Monmouth Expo returns Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena and Recreation Events Center at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

More than 200 Monmouth County vendors will be selling locally made goodies, including accessories, art, food and drink, jewelry, home décor and plenty more. Translation: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation gifts can all be handled in one very satisfying shopping trip.

The event is free for shoppers and business owners, and the mission is simple: support local makers, small businesses and the creative folks right here in Monmouth County.

Details: www.madeinmonmouth.com

This week is giving us flowers, flea-market finds, music and even an outdoor movie!

April 27–May 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
🌷 U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular
Millions of tulips are blooming at Holland Ridge Farms, which means it’s time for photos, fresh air and pretending you’re in a travel magazine without leaving New Jersey. Info

April 28–29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Arrowhead Farmstead, Manalapan
🌷 Tulip Experience
More tulips, closer to home. Arrowhead Farmstead is showing off more than one million blooms across 150 acres. Wear comfy shoes and prepare to say, “Just one more picture” at least 17 times. Info

April 30, 6–8 p.m. — Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch
🕯️ Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen & The Beatles
A string quartet plays Queen and Beatles favorites under the glow of candlelight. Expect “Here Comes the Sun,” “Yesterday,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and plenty of “well, this is lovely” energy. Info

May 1, 2–3:30 p.m. — Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan
🎷 Glenn Crytzer Trio
Step into the Jazz Age with songs from 1926 by Rodgers and Hart, George Gershwin, Jimmy McHugh and more. A little swing, a little nostalgia, and absolutely no time machine required. Info

May 1, 6–8:30 p.m. — Middletown Arts Center
🎬 Middletown Summer Movies: Hamilton
Middletown’s outdoor movie series kicks off indoors with Hamilton at the MAC — plus free popcorn. History, music and snacks? The founding fathers would approve. Info

May 1–3 — Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank
🎭 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Follow Carole King’s rise from Brooklyn songwriter to music legend, with classics like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof” and “Natural Woman.” Info

May 1, 8–10:30 p.m. — Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank
🎤 Duel of the Decades: ’80s vs. ’90s
Two decades enter. One decade wins. This live music competition lets the audience vote by phone, so choose wisely — shoulder pads and flannel are both emotionally invested. Info

May 2–3, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Highlands
🛍️ Highlands Town-Wide Yard Sale
A weekend of bargain hunting and community spirit. Translation: somebody’s “I don’t need this anymore” may become your “how did I live without this?” Info

May 2–3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Manasquan
🛍️ Manasquan Town-Wide Garage Sale
Dozens of residents, lots of treasures and a very real chance you’ll come home with beach gear, collectibles or a lamp you did not plan to adopt. Info

May 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Belmar
🛍️ Belmar Spring Yard Sale
Belmar joins the bargain parade with clothing, furniture, toys and household finds across town. info

May 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Auditorium Square Park, Ocean Grove
🎨 Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show
Browse handmade goods, art and décor from local makers, with live music from the Jo Wymer Band and Chuck Lambert Blues. Info

May 2, 10–11 a.m. — Leonardo Nature Center
🐦 Beach Nature Walk
Take a free guided walk along Sandy Hook Bay and see which critters are out enjoying spring. Binoculars are available in limited supply, and all ages are welcome. Info

May 2, 4:45–7:45 p.m. — Seastreak, Highlands
🏇 Kentucky Derby Cruise
Trade the track for the tide with a three-hour Derby cruise featuring race viewing, passed appetizers, live music, skyline views and plenty of hats. Adults are $89; children ages 3–12 are $59. Info

May 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Asbury Park
🍅 Asbury Fresh Farmers & Makers Market
The beloved market returns for its 13th year with local makers, fresh finds and Sunday morning strolling energy. Info

May 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Bell Works, Holmdel
🎉 The Monmouth Moms’ Spring Festival
A free indoor family-friendly festival with arts and crafts, kids’ activities, 80-plus vendors, Mother’s Day gifts, story time, magic, character visits and more. Bring the grandkids — then take a nap later. Info

Links to the latest news on aging from trusted media sources.

They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs: Of more than 1,200 cancer patients and survivors surveyed in 2024, about 47% said they had carried medical debt, with nearly half having owed more than $5,000, according to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. KFF Health News, April 22.

Japan Awakens to Radio Taiso Exercise Tradition. One Face of The Country’s Longevity: Exercisers can make it as strenuous as they wish, and it’s over in just 10 minutes, all done to the rhythm of a soft piano melody. Associated Press, April 24.

Medigap Premiums Leap, and Consumers Have Few Alternatives: More than 12 million people — about 43% of those in traditional Medicare — buy a Medigap policy. KFF Health News, April 23

Taking Medicare While Working Comes with Unexpected Complications: Understanding the dos and don’ts of Medicare can be challenging under normal circumstances. Add income from working to the equation, and things can get even murkier. The Street, April 23.

9 Steps to Take if You’re Laid Off Within 5 Years of Retirement: Getting laid off right before retirement can be both a financial and mental blow. Here’s how to bounce back. U.S. News & World Report, April 20.

How ‘Age Tech’ Might Help You Grow Old at Home: The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly. The New York Times, April 22.

🛍️ Hunt for hidden treasures the old-school way. The Atlantic Visiting Nurse Rummage Sale returns May 1–3 at the Far Hills Fairgrounds, where two acres of bargains and 25 departments turn thrift shopping into a full-blown sport. Bonus: Every vintage find and quirky lamp helps fund home health and hospice care in the community. info

🍷 Sip your way through Jersey’s fanciest weekend. The NJ Wine & Food Festival takes over Crystal Springs Resort May 1–3 with celebrity chefs, wine tastings, gourmet dinners, and enough swirling and sampling to make you feel very sophisticated for the day. info

🛍️ Stroll, snack, and shop your way down the shore. Ocean City’s Spring Block Party on May 2 brings more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music, and festival energy to Asbury Avenue. Translation: leave room in the trunk for impulse buys. Info

🍄 Lean into your mushroom era. The Annual NOFA-NJ Mushroom Fest lands in Asbury Park on May 2 with cooking demos, tastings, grow kits, shiitake log workshops, and fungi facts you’ll definitely bring up later at dinner. Info

🌿 Pretend you’re effortlessly eco-friendly. ECO Fair at WheatonArts on May 2 mixes gardening clubs, native plants, live music, nature tours, artisan vendors, and free eco shopping bags for early arrivals. Info

👹 Get delightfully weird with Jersey folklore. The Jersey Devil Fable Festival creeps into Asbury Park on May 2 with spooky storytelling, folklore, paranormal fun, and costumes inspired by the darker side of fairy tales. Info

🍹 Turn margaritas into a full-day activity. Highlands’ Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl on May 2 lets you sample eight margaritas, vote for the best one, enjoy live Mariachi music, and wander between local restaurants with a festive wristband in hand. Info

⚔️ Live your medieval side quest. The Cape May Renaissance Faire takes over the Cape May County 4-H Fairgrounds May 2–3 with archery, axe throwing, live performances, artisan vendors, and costumes ranging from royalty to woodland creature. Info

🧺 Spend Sunday treasure hunting in the park. Springfest Craft Show & Antique Corner rolls into Veterans Park in Westwood on May 3 with handmade goods, antiques, festival snacks, kettle corn, Italian ice, and plenty of “I definitely don’t need this, but I’m buying it anyway” energy. Info

🎶 Book your free seat for a little Sinatra, Motown and red-white-and-blue. The Garden State Arts Foundation is bringing its 2026 Free Concert Series back to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, and this year’s lineup is going big on classic favorites, tribute acts and a patriotic salute for America’s 250th birthday.

The schedule kicks off May 12 with Rick Michel’s An Afternoon with Sinatra & Friends, followed by Cousin Brucie Presents: Tommy James & the Shondells and Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone on May 28. On June 11, it’s a double bill with Tommy Lynn & One Hot Night – America’s Neil Diamond Tribute and Shadows of the 60s – A Tribute to Motown’s Super Groups.

The series wraps July 1 with Celebrate the United States 250th Birthday, featuring the United States Army Field Band with opening act American Bombshells. Admission is free, but tickets should be reserved in advance because — shocker — free concerts with this lineup may not stay available forever.

Reserve tickets and get details at: https://gsafoundation.org/news-events/upcoming-events/

🚢 Add “Panama Canal crossing” to the travel brag list. Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, has officially completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal — a big moment in the ship’s inaugural season and a front-row seat for guests to one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels.

Princess has some serious Canal cred, too. Back in 1967, it became the first cruise line to offer regularly scheduled cruises through the waterway. Looking ahead, the 2026–2027 Panama Canal season will feature six ships, 31 departures, and itineraries sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Vancouver.

As for the ship herself? Star Princess debuted in October 2025, weighs in at 177,800 tons, carries 4,300 guests, and is the newest member of Princess’ Sphere Class fleet — with upgraded dining, entertainment, accommodations, and that classic Princess polish.

If Atlantic City is on your summer radar, Ocean Casino Resort is giving you plenty of reasons to pick a date and pack a bag. The resort’s Summer 2026 lineup is stacked with big-name concerts, beach club parties, new food and drink options, spa and wellness perks, and even expanded private jet service for travelers arriving in serious style.

Coming to Ovation Hall: Diana Ross, Sebastian Maniscalco, Matt Rife, Lenny Kravitz, and John Fogerty. Also on deck: an Americana-themed “America’s Birthday Bar,” a new Mrs. Fields on the casino floor, in-room IV wellness treatments, spa specials, and Friday night patriotic drone shows lighting up the July sky. Ocean is also putting about $20 million into upgrades and new experiences — sure to give your summer visit to Atlantic City extra sparkle. 🌟Learn more here.

May is made for a good park wander — and Monmouth County’s spring lineup brings birds, blooms, old-fashioned skills, and plenty of reasons to spend a little extra time outdoors.

Spinning, Knitting & Weaving Demonstration
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel
See spinning, knitting and weaving in action. Free.

Embroidery Demonstration
Saturday, May 2, 1–3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Watch the lost art of decorative needlework. Free.

Milling Demonstrations
Saturdays & Sundays, May 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31
12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
See the 19th-century gristmill grind corn into meal. Each demo lasts about 15 minutes. Free.

Cookstove Demonstrations
Saturdays, May 2 & 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
See what’s cooking on the woodstove and how kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Free.

Natural Dyeing Demonstration
Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel
Kelly Bahash demonstrates how locally grown plants can be used to make natural dyes. Free.

Casual Birder
Tuesday, May 5, 9 a.m.
Big Brook Park, Marlboro

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back bird walk of about 90 minutes. Expect to walk 2–4 miles on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. No birding expertise required, and a limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Free.

Skip the algorithm and wander into a real bookstore. Monmouth County’s indie bookshops are the kind of places where recommendations come from actual humans, shelves are full of surprises. Here’s a few of our favorites in Monmouth County.

In Allentown, Friends to Bookends leans into romance reads, community vibes, and conversations that start with “What are you reading?” and end an hour later. The owners are romance fans, proud Taylor Swift devotees, and believers that books pair best with pool days and margaritas. You’ll find it at 28 S. Main St.

☕ Books, coffee, and Pilates? Why not. In Asbury Park, A Cup of Literature blends café culture with a curated bookstore and fitness studio. The 3,000-square-foot lifestyle café opened in 2026 and serves literature-themed lattes alongside yoga, Pilates, and a book-swap system. Located at 704 Cookman Ave.

📖 Community-run and proudly local. Also in Asbury Park, Asbury Book Cooperative doubles as a literary hub with book clubs, local authors, and a welcoming community space at 644A Cookman Ave.

📚 For readers who like a little treasure hunt energy. Wolfe & Kron Books in Asbury Park offers a carefully curated mix of new and used books, literary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and niche finds. Bonus: author readings and community events happen regularly. Find it at 808½ 5th Ave.

📚 Get pleasantly lost among the stacks. The Book Garden in Cream Ridge is packed with thousands of square feet of books, plus rare finds, out-of-print titles, comics, and magazines. It’s the kind of place where time disappears. Located at 868 Monmouth Road.

✍️ Where readers and writers actually meet. River Road Books in Fair Haven has been building a community of readers since 2006, with author events, poetry readings, and local gatherings at 759 River Road.

🌊 Tiny shop, big book energy. The Little Point Bookshop in Point Pleasant Beach opened in 2019 with a mission to celebrate reading for all ages. It’s a cozy stop just blocks from the beach at 629½ Arnold Ave.

🎸 Beach town meets bookstore soundtrack. Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake mixes books, movies, and rock-and-roll spirit with a curated collection spanning fiction, memoirs, children’s books, and local-interest reads. Find it at 1100 3rd Ave.

Did we miss your favorite little literary hideaway? Hit reply and tell us — we’re always up for another chapter!

🍋 A little red, white and lemony. C&H® Sugar’s new America250 packaging comes with a sweet bonus: a delicious Lemon Nutmeg Pound Cake recipe right on the bag.

The recipe uses C&H® Granulated Sugar for a fluffy texture, then gets finished with a dusting of C&H® Powdered Sugar for a lightly spiced, citrusy treat. The limited-edition patriotic packaging celebrates America’s 250th birthday with red, white and blue designs — and honestly, this tastes like the kind of cake that belongs on a holiday table.

🧀 If you’re entertaining a crowd this summer, here’s a new option to keep on your snack radar. Graze Craze has officially opened its new Point Pleasant location at 2419 Bridge Ave., bringing its popular charcuterie boards, snack boxes, and grab-and-go grazing options to the Jersey Shore.

Graze Craze specializes in those picture-perfect charcuterie boards stacked with meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and all the little extras that somehow make snacking feel fancy. Grab-and-go options include the $9 Char-Cutie-Cup, packed with berries, tomatoes, capocollo, salami, cheeses, and crackers, plus the $15 Grab and Graze Gone Grazey box, a full mini-meal with baguette, gouda, parmesan, prosciutto, dark chocolate bark, grapes, and more.

Hosting a crowd? Boards range from small (feeds 10 for about $120) to large (feeds 20 for around $200), with seasonal picks and dessert boards also on the menu.

The Point Pleasant shop is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Other New Jersey locations can be found in Haworth, Ramsey, Rutherford, and Wyckoff.

Gardens, Bobby Darin, bargain books, and chair yoga? We’re in! See what’s happening this week at Monmouth County libraries.

Monday, May 4, 4–5 p.m. — Online
🧹 Spring Cleaning Series: Treasure in the Attic
Organizing humorist Jamie Novak tackles the big question: what do you do with sentimental stuff your kids don’t want? Expect practical tips, a few laughs, and a plan for keeping the memories without keeping every box.

Wednesday, April 29, 6–7 p.m. — Marlboro Branch
🌱 Early Spring Harvest and Planting for Warm Weather
Garden gloves ready? Ellen Simonetti of the Marlboro Community Garden and Bob Mellert of the Marlboro Arboretum will share tips on spring harvesting, summer planting, and keeping your garden happy once the warm weather rolls in.

Thursday, April 30, 6:30–8:15 p.m. — Headquarters, Manalapan
🎙️ Beyond the Sea: The Life and Music of Bobby Darin
A must for music lovers. Bobby Darin archivist Jimmy Scalia leads this look at Darin’s life, music, memorabilia, and legacy — with a Q&A and genuine Bobby Darin items on display.

Friday, May 1, 2–3:30 p.m. — Headquarters, Manalapan
🎷 100 Years From Today: The Songs of 1926
Glenn Crytzer and his trio bring the Jazz Age back with songs by Rodgers and Hart, George Gershwin, Jimmy McHugh and more. Consider it a musical time machine — no flapper dress required.

Friday, May 1, all day — Howell Branch
📚 Howell Library Book Sale
The Book Nook is open year-round during regular library hours, with new books, bestsellers, children’s books, DVDs and more. Most books are just 25 cents, which is basically permission to overdo it.

Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Colts Neck Branch
📚 Colts Neck Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Stock up for spring reading. Saturday includes a 9–10 a.m. preview hour with $5 admission, and Sunday brings the $5 bag-of-books deal. Bring your own bag — and maybe clear a shelf first.

Monday, May 4, 9:30–10:30 a.m. — Holmdel Branch
🧘 Chair Yoga Series with Stacy Newfeld
Start the week with gentle movement, breathwork, seated stretching and a brief sound immersion. No experience needed.

Monday, May 4, 4–5 p.m. — Online
🧹 Spring Cleaning Series: Treasure in the Attic
Organizing humorist Jamie Novak tackles the big question: what do you do with sentimental stuff your kids don’t want? Expect practical tips, a few laughs, and a plan for keeping the memories without keeping every box.

Monday, May 4, 6–7:30 p.m. — Hazlet Township Branch
🌱 Yoga with Nicole: Ground & Grow
A beginner-friendly yoga workshop with gentle movement, spring intentions, and seed planting in a compostable pot. Yes, you leave calmer and with a sprout.

Monday, May 4, 6–8:30 p.m. — Headquarters, Manalapan
♠️ Learn to Play Bridge
Experienced bridge players can drop in for a friendly evening game. Seats are limited and first come, first seated — bridge waits for no one.

Tuesday, May 5, 10–10:45 a.m. — Headquarters, Manalapan
🧘 Chair Yoga with Lisa Broad
A gentle class focused on flexibility, balance, breathwork and stress reduction. You can stay seated the entire time or stand using the chair for support.

Tuesday, May 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Allentown Branch
🤝 Monmouth ACTS In My Community
Representatives from Monmouth County Social Services will be available to help with programs including SNAP, NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid and more. First come, first served.

Tuesday, May 5, 1–2 p.m. — Wall Township Branch
🍽️ Mealtime with the Victorians
Judith Krall-Russo serves up a look at how Victorians ate, from fancy multi-course meals to street fare like eels and smoked herring.

Tuesday, May 5, 6:30–7:30 p.m. — Online
📸 Saving Your Family Photos
Learn how to identify, preserve and manage family photographs, even if your collection includes thousands of images. Your shoeboxes of memories have officially been called to order.

Wednesday, May 6, 2–3 p.m. — Eastern Branch, Shrewsbury
🧬 Genealogy Club
Whether you’re just starting your family tree or trying to solve a stubborn research mystery, this monthly group offers tips, discussion and help from fellow ancestry detectives.

This week’s streaming lineup has literary drama, haunted towns, wild homes, animated fun, and one very stressful first-house purchase.

🎬 “Wuthering Heights” — Streaming May 1 on HBO Max
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in a bold, stylized take on Emily Brontë’s classic tale of Catherine and Heathcliff. Expect romance, drama, longing, and very dramatic stares across the moors.

🐦 “Swapped” — Streaming May 1 on Netflix
Babysitting the grandkids? Michael B. Jordan voices a tiny woodland creature who suddenly swaps bodies with a majestic bird. It’s animated, funny, family-friendly, and sounds like Freaky Friday wandered into the forest.

🚗 “Hallow Road” — Streaming May 2 on Hulu
Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys star as parents racing to help their daughter after a late-night accident. Minimalist thriller vibes with plenty of tension.

🏡 “This First House” — Streaming Monday on The Roku Channel
Here’s a show to watch with your adult grandchildren. A new series for first-time home buyers follows millennial and Gen Z families navigating the often-stressful and very expensive process of purchasing a home. Guided by renovation experts Zack and Camille Dettmore, the show is a spinoff of the longtime PBS favorite This Old House — with a modern, real-estate-meets-renovation twist.

📚 “The House of the Spirits” — Streaming Wednesday on Prime Video
Isabel Allende’s beloved novel becomes a Spanish-language series following generations of one Latin family through love, conflict, and changing times.

👻 “Widow’s Bay” — Streaming Wednesday on Apple TV+
Matthew Rhys plays the mayor of a supposedly haunted coastal town trying to turn it into a tourist destination. The locals? Not exactly supportive.

🏠 “Zillow Gone Wild” — New Season Streaming May 2 on HBO Max
If you’ve ever spent an hour scrolling through outrageous real estate listings for no reason at all, this one’s for you. Jack McBrayer tours the internet’s wildest homes — and yes, they are gloriously weird.

A star-studded birthday week is ahead. On April 26, actor-comedian Carol Burnett turns 93, while Giancarlo Esposito, known for his standout roles in “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad,” celebrates 68. On April 27, singer Kate Pierson of the B-52’s turns 78, and pop singer Sheena Easton is 67.

April 28 brings birthdays for actor-singer Ann-Margret, who turns 85, former Tonight Show host Jay Leno at 76, and actress Mary McDonnell, known for “Dances With Wolves” and “Battlestar Galactica,” at 74.

On April 29, comedian Jerry Seinfeld turns 72, Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is 69, actress Michelle Pfeiffer turns 68, and Eve Plumb of “The Brady Bunch” also celebrates 68.

Closing out the week, country music legend Willie Nelson turns 93 on April 30, and folk singer Judy Collins celebrates 87 on May 1.

If your idea of a perfect weekend includes old houses, hidden stories, and discovering places you’ve driven past a hundred times but never actually visited, “A Weekend in Old Monmouth” is worth a spot on the calendar. On May 2–3, 59 historic sites across Monmouth County will open their doors — from Revolutionary-era churches and farmhouses to museums, landmarks, and tucked-away local treasures.

You don’t need to be a history buff to enjoy it. Pick a few nearby stops, make a day of it, and take your own little time-travel road trip through Monmouth County. It’s also a lovely reminder that preserving history isn’t just about saving old buildings — it’s about keeping the stories, people, and places that shaped our communities alive for the next generation.

Thanks for reading the Monmouth Senior Scoop!
Whether you’re heading out to hunt for tulips, browse a yard sale, catch some live music, or wander through a few historic landmarks, we hope you find something fun close to home. As always, thanks for reading, sharing, and being part of the Scoop community. We’ll see you next edition with more local finds, hidden gems, and reasons to get out and enjoy Monmouth County. 😎

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