Presented by Dr. Michael Murray, author of several books, including "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; VFW, 373 Adamston Road, Brick; for information, call (732) 920-3637 or (732) 920-2200.

"Getting a Good Night's Sleep"; participants will learn techniques for relaxation; 7-9 p.m.; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch; $10; registration required. (888) 724-7123.

7:15-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Nov. 8 and 22; Monmouth Medical Center, Goldsmith Wellness Center, fourth floor, Long Branch; free; pre-registration required; contact Jan Tryba at (732) 923-7711.

Conducted by Dr. A.K. Bhattacharya; 6-8 p.m.; CentraState Health Awareness Center, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 308-0570.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Wayne Foster will discuss options and trends in plastic surgery; 1-3 p.m.; the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lakewood; register. (888) 724-7123.

Sponsored by the Cancer Institute of New Jersey; featuring special guest Beverly Kirkhart, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul"; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick; register. (732) 235-6792.

A registered dietitian will advise how to maximize immunity through diet and health habits; 10:30 a.m.; Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, Red Bank; free. (800) 560-9990.

A psychologist and family medicine physician will discuss various coping strategies for dealing with loss; 7-8 p.m.; CentraState Health Awareness Center, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 308-0570.

Telephone education workshop to discuss cancer and its side effects during the holiday season; 1:30 p.m.; Ocean Medical Center, Connie and Sam DeGraaf Resource Center, Brick; for more information, call Oncology Navigator at (732) 836-4147.

2-3:30 p.m.; Monmouth Medical Center, Goldsmith Wellness Center, fourth floor, Long Branch; free; pre-registration required; contact Jan Tryba at (732) 923-7711.

Sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center; information about diabetes and hospice care will be available; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monmouth Mall, near food court, Eatontown.

Cosponsored by Monmouth Medical Center and The Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls; support group; 7 p.m.; The Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, cafeteria, 2 Centre Plaza; for information and registration contact Lara Latzsch at (732) 460-5377.

Sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center's Laboratory; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monmouth Mall, near food court, Eatontown; free; appointment required. (888) 724-7123.

Lecture given by Dr. Tyler M. Richards; 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 and 11; Sea Bright Public Library, 1097 Ocean Ave.; free; register. (732) 229-1649.

Presented by Dr. Arthur J. Geller; discussion will include common causes of constipation and diarrhea, their evaluation and treatment; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 294-0011.

2-3 p.m.; Applewood Estates, meeting room B, 1 Applewood Drive, Freehold Township; pre-registration required; for more information contact Heleyne Gladstein at (732) 303-7406 or Central New Jersey Alzheimer's Association at (609) 514-1180.

Program covers topics related to infant care, including growth, development and safety issues; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Nov. 10 and 17; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch; $80 per couple; register. (732) 923-6990.

Information on the new prescription plan ? which goes into effect January 2006 ? including coverage options, eligibility requirements, fees and added services; 10 a.m.; Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Lance Auditorium, Neptune. (800) 560-9990.

Sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center's Specialty Clinic; all-inclusive group for Latin women providing support and education regarding health, family and emotional issues; 10 a.m.; Brookdale Learning Center, 213 Broadway, room 19, Long Branch; for information,contact Xiomara Pino at (732) 923-7138.

1:30-2:30 p.m.; second Friday of every month; Monmouth Medical Center, Radiation Oncology lobby entrance area, Long Branch; free; pre-registration is requested by calling (732) 923-6462 and leaving a message.

Program for siblings ages three to five years to familiarize them with the hospital setting and help prepare for the new baby; 10-11 a.m.; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch; $40 per family; register. (732) 923-6990.

Conducted by Dr. Eric Gershenbaum; free vision check, eye exam and glaucoma screening will be offered; 11 a.m.-noon; CentraState Health Awareness Center, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 308-0570.

Grandparents will have the opportunity to meet with a parental educator so they can help support their own children as they become parents; 7-9 p.m.; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch; $30 per person, $40 per couple; register. (732) 923-6990.

Dr. Eric Winniger will cover the latest guidelines for high cholesterol and treatment options; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; CentraState Health Awareness Center, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 308-0570.

Presented by Dr. Chang Soo Kim; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township; pre-registration required. (732) 294-0011.

Information on the new prescription plan ? which goes into effect January 2006 ? including coverage options, eligibility requirements, fees and added services; 10 a.m.; Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, Red Bank. (800) 560-9990.

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