FAMILY ASSISTANCE The Board of Social Services will present information on assistance programs available to eligible Ocean County residents Tuesdays—-May 22, June 12 & June 26—from 11 – 1.

Are you at risk for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a major health threat for 28 million Americans, 80% of them women. The Ocean County Health Department is offering free bone density screenings for women at the County Connection, Thursday, May 24, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Call today for your appointment: 732-288-7777.

The Center for Healthy Aging at Kimball Medical Center Presents S.A.F.E, Stopping Accidental Falls in Elders, a free program on fall prevention and how to stay fall-free in your home. FREE falls evaluations and balance screening Monday, June 18, from 10am-2pm, at The County Connection. In addition, health coaches will be on site to answer questions you may have about your health.

The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services & Workforce NJ's Veterans Assistance will be at the County Connection Tuesdays, June 5 & June 19, from 10 am till 12 noon, to provide information on employment assistance, health services and other benefits available to eligible veterans.

Problems with purchases? Unreliable repairmen? Who can you turn to for help? A representative from the Ocean County Consumer Affairs Department will be at the County Connection Tuesday evenings, June 5 & June 19, all 5 to 9 pm, and Fridays, May 18 & June 15, from 11 am - 1 pm.

Can you spare an hour a week to make a positive difference in a child's life? Ocean County's Mentoring Program is seeking mature volunteers to provide safe friendships to boys and girls, ages 8 to 11, who may not have the support of a traditional family. Training is provided. The Mentoring Coordinator will be at the County Connection Friday, June 1, from 11 am till 1 pm, to discuss the program with interested adults.

Out of work and trying to find a new job? Visit the County Connection, scheduled Monday evenings from 5:45 to 9:30 pm. Christine Karaska of Workforce New Jersey will provide information and tips to job seekers. Job Search & Resume Skills: May 21, June 4 June 11, June 18 & June 25, all from 5:30 till 9:30 pm.

The Ocean County Health Department will conduct free blood pressure checks at the County Connection on Thursday, June 14, from 9:30 am till 11:30.

Book drop-off daily.

For convenient, safe recycling: Bring old cell phones & chargers to the County Connection.

Worn American Flags, no longer suitable for display, can be dropped off at the County Connection. The flags will be turned in to veterans groups for proper disposal.

Under new federal regulations, passport books are now required for all US citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean. Passport cards are required for land and sea crossings. Prepare for your next trip by getting passports now. (Fees vary.) You can get passport photos ($10) at the County Connection, too.

Visit the County Connection to register your dog for Ocean County’s off-leash dog park at Miller Air Park in Berkeley and Ocean County Park in Lakewood. (Fee: $25) The off-leash parks are operated by Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department.

Ocean County’s Senior Services staff has information on all of the benefits available to seniors, including home energy assistance. A Senior Services representative is at the County Connection weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm.

The Surrogate’s Office has staff at the County Connection weekdays, 10 am - 4 pm, to answer questions about probating wills & other services of the Surrogate’s Court.

The County Connection has information on special events and tourism-related activities throughout Ocean County—101 things to do to keep your whole family entertained all year long.

For information on federal programs that benefit residents of Ocean County, visit the County Connection on Tuesday, May 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. A representative from Senator Frank Lautenburg's office will be available to talk with you one-to-one.

Coronary artery disease and stroke can rob you of your independence—and maybe your life. The Ocean County Health Department will be offering free stroke screenings at the County Connection, Friday, June 8, beginning at 9:30 am. Please call for an appointment: 732-288-7777.