Datebook

• Need a Friend, a new social group for singles ages 40-65, will hold a "meet and eat" Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 625-0605 or (609) 371-2113.

• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7:45 p.m. at the Steakloft, Days Inn, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 536-3524.

• A community luncheon to benefit the Open Door food pantry, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. Suggested donation is $5. Details: (732) 462-0234.

• Gamblers Anonymous, Sept. 26, 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township. No fees.

• Battleground Historical Society will meet Sept. 26, 8 p.m. at the Village Inn, Englishtown. There will be a short business meeting followed by a recap of the Road to Monmouth activities held in June. The Village Inn will be open for tours Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m., in connection with the Fall Festival.

• "The Sandwich Generation: You and Your Aging Parents," a two-part course presented by Carol Abaya, Oct. 2 and 9, 7-9 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Western Monmouth Education Center, Route 9, Freehold Township; the fee is $22. To register (course code XGENG 043), call Brookdale at (732) 224-2315.