Business Briefs Siperstein’s Paint & Decorating has announced it will have a booth at the Jersey Shore Home Show Jan. 13-15 at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The chain will present items from its collection of decorating products such as paints, wallpaper and window treatments. Staff members will also hold free seminars on faux finishing, and provide consultations on wallpapering, painting techniques and deck rejuvenation. Siperstein’s operates six centers in Monmouth and Ocean counties. For home show hours or more information, call 1-866-275-7477. The Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, will offer the free seminar “Five Answers You Must Have Before Investing” Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Jumping Brook Country Club, Route 66, Neptune. Speaker will be Edward Mendlowitz, CPA. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit www.MoneyMattersNJ.com/seminars or call Jeanette at (973) 226-4494, ext. 246. The Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners will host an awards dinner Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at Mike Doolan’s, Spring Lake. The chapter’s Teal Heart Businesswoman of the Year, and Rose and Scroll Awards will be presented. For reservations, call Jill at (732) 264-8838 or e-mail jcaren@expressionspd.com. Linda Pressler, CPA, will present “Tax Tips for Individuals — What’s New for 2005 and Avoiding Common Tax Return Filing Errors” Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Matawan Public Library, 165 Main St. Pressler’s office is located at 199 Main St., Matawan. She has more than 15 years of accounting experience, and is treasurer of the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. The presentation is free, but advance registration is required. To register, call the library at (732) 583-9100. Bayshore Community Health Services, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel, will host a seminar focused on living with diabetes Jan. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. It will be led by Kathleen Illingworth, R.N., certified diabetes educator. She will discuss such issues as the signs and symptoms of diabetes, how it affects the heart, treatment and prevention. Lunch will be served. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call (732) 525-8594. Royal Senior Care Medical Adult Day Service, 1041 Route 36, Atlantic Highlands, is offering caregivers a guest day for the caregiver’s elderly or disabled adult loved ones Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be repeated the third Sunday of each month, and reservations are required. For reservations, call (732) 291-0710. A free education and support group for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s patients will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8:15 p.m. the group is courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association. To register, call (732) 291-0710, ext. 14. Ladies Workout Express, 1008 Route 34 south, Matawan, will hold its grand reopening Jan. 28 and 29 from 2-6 p.m. The club is under the new ownership and operation of Kitty Gonzalez and Joyce Candido. The fitness club now offers extended hours, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Individuals signing up for membership during the open-house event will have the signup fee waived, receive a discount on monthly fees, and a free gift bag. For more information, call (732) 566-6226. Blue Tulip, 459 Route 35, Middletown, will host two Valentine’s Day card-making events for children of all ages Jan. 29 from noon to 1 p.m., and 2-3 p.m. Attendees will create Valentines using card stock, paper cutouts, ribbon and beads, and will also personalize the inside of the cards. A parent must accompany any child age 3 and younger. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, call (732) 345-0021. Robert Brant Sr., Middletown, was recently honored as a “60-year honoree” by The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164, Paramus. The IBEW honored 42 members for distinguished service to the electrical industry throughout Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties in New Jersey. The IBEW includes approximately 750,000 members worldwide working in fields such as utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-Monmouth) will sponsor “My Medicare Matters” Jan. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Senior Center at the New Point Comfort Firehouse, 193 Carr Ave., Keansburg. The free event is designed to help seniors that would like individual help with the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Medicare-trained counselors will meet with each individual to help find the best plan, and will also help seniors enroll in the plan. A Part D expert will also discuss the different ways the program will help individuals with Medicare pay for prescription drugs and will answer questions about the program. Appointments are required, and the number of appointments is limited. Attendees should also bring actual medications or a list of medications including dosages and cost. For an appointment, call Assemblyman Sam Thompson at (732) 583-5558. Indigo Planet Records, Aberdeen, will host a monthly showcase series at the Saint, Asbury Park beginning in February. The first showcase Feb. 15 will feature Indigo Planet recording artist and Asbury Music Award winner April Smith. The March 15 showcase will include Smith, Asbury Music Award-winner Rick Barry, and two New Jersey based singer-songwriters Nell Bryden and Michael Brett. Indigo Planet released its first CD Dec. 3. For more information, call Indigo Planet president Dave Kosciolek at (732) 216-4312 or visit www.indigoplanetrecords.com. CPC Behavioral Healthcare’s Walk-Around Wine Tasting on Nov. 14, hosted by Restaurant Nicholas of Middletown, raised $1,400 in net proceeds to benefit CPC’s counseling programs. Board member and tasting organizer Lori Goldstein of Rumson noted that the wine tasting was an opportunity to share with attendees how CPC Behavioral Healthcare provides hope to more than 6,000 children, teens and adults living with depression, excessive anger, mental illness, substance abuse, or disabilities that impact learning. CPC Behavioral Healthcare President & CEO John Mans thanked Nicholas Harary for hosting the third successful wine tasting at Restaurant Nicholas and donating 20 percent of the wine sales to the foundation. Those who missed the event but would like to attend future CPC wine tastings can call CPC’s Development Office at (732) 935-2222 to be added to the mailing list.