TOMS RIVER – Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia Benefit event for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is taking place on March 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Town Square at the Jersey Shore, 1930 NJ-88, Brick Township.
A Jersey Shore themed night of live music by two Jersey Classic Rock Bands offering party hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s to today performing for the evening with the goal to bring back fond memories of going “Down the Shore” on a Friday night. Opening the show will feature No Reply Band with special guest appearance by Jersey Blues Rocker Matt O’Ree and to close things out, Full Stride Band will share their Jersey shore sound with hits from Springsteen, Southside Johnny and more.
They chose Town Square at the Jersey Shore for this year’s event as the perfect venue having the themed amenities and authentic details like “Rosie’s Diner” a Billiard/Card Room, Movie Theatre, Music Room a “Boardwalk” area all with over 12000 square feet for dancing, socializing and tables to sit and enjoy the evening. In addition, Town Square shares CVCJ’s dedication to provide support and relief to those families dealing with the challenges of living with or caring for someone with dementia at home.
Local vendors will be providing Jersey Shore themed food, drink and activities, including: Bar Food by JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in Toms River, Local craft beer by Carton Brewery in Atlantic Highlands; Bavarian pretzels and Italian Ices by Rudi’s on Main in Belmar; Handmade Taffy & Fudge by All About Dessert and Photo Booth by Lily Pannella Photography.
Tickets are $25 each and includes a commemorative wristband (donated by Wristband Bros); printed Photobooth shots and one free raffle chance for Music inspired prizes like “One month of music lessons from Lakehouse Music in Asbury Park” and “Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Autographed Album” and “Alive Inside Music Players”.
Tickets to attend can be purchased online at caregivervolunteers.org/jersey-shore-rocks-dementia-march-2022.
Proceeds from the event will go towards CVCJ’s continued efforts to offer free support, resources, vital services, and community connection to frail elderly and those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their family caregivers via our specialized Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program and our Alive Inside inspired, inter-generational program that seeks to connect youth to those with dementia through the Power of music. For more information, go to caregivervolunteers.org/get-help/connect-thru-music.
