Datebook

• ASPEN support group for families dealing with Asperger’s syndrome will hold a general meeting Dec. 21, 7 p.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquar-ters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. No fees. Details: Ann, (732) 446-7610.

• A blood drive, conducted by the Blood Center of New Jersey, Dec. 22, 2:30-8 p.m., at Robertsville Fire Department, 94 Route 520, Marlboro. Free cholesterol screening and giveaways for donors. Details: (800) 652-5663, ext. 140.

• Single Friends, a discussion group for dating singles ages 45-70s, Dec. 22 and 29, 7:45 p.m., at Days Inn Steak Loft, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Admission $2. Details: (609) 987-1121.

• Free headache workshop presented by Dr. Peter Joffe, Dec. 27, 7 p.m., at Joffe Family Chiropractic, 61 Pease Road, Manalapan. Registration required. Details: (732) 536-9191.

• Transitions, a self-help group for those recently divorced, going through divorce or considering divorce, meets Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 7:30-8:45 p.m., at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Details: David, (732) 888-4440.

• Embroiderers Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, will meet Jan. 2, 7 p.m., at Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive (Jean Hilton’s Rainbow Gems and other projects); and Jan. 19, 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Phalanx Road, Colts Neck (video on vintage clothing and hand embroidery, followed by a cold potluck lunch, and then work on projects). Nonmembers, novices and experts are invited. No fees. Details: (732) 536-0609.