Somerset County Senior Centers Announce April Program Schedule
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Somerset County Senior Centers Announce April Program Schedule |
The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the April program schedule. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the day before you wish to come. For more information, contact the appropriate centers.
Somerset County Senior Wellness Center 202 Mt. Airy Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (908) 204-3435 Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Computer Instruction – One-on-one instruction, Friday, 9a.m.-12:00p.m. (April 11 through May 23) Computer Lab – Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Call for Availability) Living Well Yoga – Seated yoga class, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. (March 25 - May13. No class on April 8 or April 29.) Advance registration required. Pool Sharks – Pool Table Available Daily, 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. (Call for Availability) Stretch & Flex Class (Upper & Lower Body Chair Exercise) – Every Monday & Thursday, 10:45 a.m. **Please check monthly calendar for schedule updates** Tai Chi – Monday, 1:00 p.m. (April 7 through May 12.) Advanced registration is required. Forms are available at the Senior Wellness Center. Fee for six-week session is $30. Zumba – Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m. (April 23 through June 13) Advance registration is required. Forms are available at the Senior Wellness Center. Fee is $40 for 8 classes; or $80 for 16 classes. April 1 – “Your Favorite Job” by Helen Vasko, 10:30 a.m. (Helen Vasko leads this discussion about your past: what was your first job? What did you do as a career? What was your favorite thing about your job?) April 1 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings with Laura Cummings, RN, BSN, Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 10:30 a.m. April 2 – “Fruit to Nuts: Healthy Nuts & Unusual Fruits” by Cheryl Komline, RD, Bernards Township Board of Health, 10:30 a.m. (Cheryl will discuss all the unusual, nutrient-rich fruits available at your local market as well as the healthiest variety of nuts.) April 3 – “How to Prep and Stage Your Home to Sell” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Mike Downer of Coldwell Banker (named 2013 Realtor of the Year by Hunterdon Somerset Association of REALTORS) will discuss the specifics of getting your home ready to show and sell. This program is $5.00 per person. Reservations and lunch selection deadline is April 1. April 4 – “Driving Into Your Golden Years” by the Kessler Rehabilitation Center, 10:30 a.m. (A representative from Kessler Rehabilitation will speak about all the ways to keep yourself safe on the roads). April 8 – “Rhythm of Fun Drumming Circle” at 10:30 a.m. with Yahaya Kamate, New Jersey Arts Horizons. Explore the various health benefits of drumming such as increased energy, improved immunity and a chance to connect with friends. No music or drumming experience necessary. April 9 – “Dealing with Depression” by Gabby Santara, Somerset Treatment Services, 10:30 a.m. (A representative from Somerset Treatment Services will discuss how to handle bouts of depression and where to seek help for yourself or loved ones.) April 11 – Easter Egg Dip & Design Workshop, 10:30 a.m. Registration deadline is April 8. Every year, we enjoy designing unique Easter eggs to take home. Supplies provided. April 15 – “Preventing Back Injuries” by the Kessler Rehabilitation Center, 10:30 a.m. Presentation will review effective techniques to try when engaging in daily chores to keep your back safe from injury. April 16 – Spring Floral Arranging Workshop, 10:30 a.m. (Members of the Bernardsville Garden Club will conduct an informative and interactive flower arranging workshop. All participants take home a lovely, live flower basket. Seating is limited and reservations are required.) April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 22 – “Osteoporosis Prevention” by Morristown Memorial Hospital, 10:30 a.m. (A nurse from Morristown Memorial Hospital will speak about the best ways to go about preventing osteoporosis.) April 23 – Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Education & Paper Screenings with Somerset Medical Center, 10:30 a.m. This important program helps to raise awareness about prostate and ovarian cancer. Somerset Medical Center will administer pen and paper screenings to help determine risk factors. April 23 – Bingo (Try your luck today for some great prizes!) April 25 – Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. (Today we say thank you and honor those people in our community who graciously volunteer their time at the Senior Wellness Center. We couldn’t do it without them!) April 29 – “Fraud Alert: Sweepstakes & Foreign Lottery Schemes” by the United States Postal Inspection Service, 10:30 a.m. (A United States Postal Inspection Federal agent will visit to discuss the specifics of sweepstakes and lottery fraud. The occurrence of this has risen sharply over the past few years in this country and the best defense is knowledge!) April 30 – “Seeds for Health” by Kaitlyn McGowan, RD, 10:30 a.m. Kaitlyn McGowan returns with some exciting news about the health benefits of seeds. She will bring a few varieties to sample. April 30 – April Birthday Celebrations, 12:15 p.m.
HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 – 2:00 pm Blood Pressure Screening - 3rd Tuesday of Month, 10:30 a.m. Caram (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) & Other Games – Every Thursday Cards – Daily Flex, Stretch & Tone with Rose – Tuesday & Thursday April 4 – Trip to the Montgomery Upper Middle School for Spring Festival, 10:15 a.m. April 7 – Visit to the Manville Senior Center for Free Glucose Screenings with Amy Walsh, RD, Somerset Medical Center April 9 - “What You Should Know About Recycling” by Melissa Harvey, Somerset County Solid Waste Department April 11 – Visit to the Manville Senior Center to Learn and Play: Dirty Polly Card Game April 14 – Visit to the Manville Senior Center for “Affordable Housing” by Laura Wetzeo, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 21 – Visit to the Manville Senior Center for “The Danger of Alcohol” by Gabrielle Cincotta, Somerset Treatment Services April 23 – “Serving Up Good Nutrition” by Caitlin Witucki, MS, Health Promotion Specialist, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services April 25 – Mind Your Mind Challenges April 28 – Come and Try Strawberry Vanilla Chia Pudding April 30 – Wii Games (Bowling, Baseball or Tennis)
MANVILLE SENIOR CENTER South Third Ave., Manville, NJ Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 2:30 pm Aerobic Chair Exercise - Class sponsored by the Manville Recreation Department - Every Monday and Wednesday, 8:45-9:45 a.m.; Bingo – Every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. Birthdays – 4th Wednesday of Month Leg Strengthening Exercises – Every Friday, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. April 1 – April Fool’s Jokes and Riddles/Wheel of Fortune Game: Catch Phrases April 3 – “How to Deal with Intergenerational Conflict” by Suda Narasimhan, LSW, Jewish Family Services of Somerset County, Family Mentor Program (Suda will be here to help us understand and cope with relationship changes that take place between children and grandchildren.) April 4 – Movie Day at Manville, 10:45-12:45 p.m. April 7 – State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) - A counselor will be available to provide free help to New Jersey beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. SHIP is a statewide program by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Registration required. April 7 – Free Glucose Screenings with Amy Walsh, RD, Somerset Medical Center April 8 –“Hands On” Calligraphy Program at 10:45 a.m. with Catherine Lent, sponsored by the Horizon Foundation.
April 10 – Craft: Easter Egg Decorating Workshop April 11 – Learn and Play the Dirty Polly Card Game April 14 – “Affordable Housing” by Laura Wetzeo, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center April 15 – Craft: Creating Easter Rabbits with Cathy April 17 - “Fraud Alert: Sweepstakes & Foreign Lottery Schemes” – A United States Postal Inspection Federal agent will visit to discuss the specifics of sweepstakes and lottery fraud. With the increasing occurrence of this fraud, the best defense is knowledge. April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 21 – “The Danger of Alcohol” by Gabrielle Cincotta, Somerset Treatment Services April 22 – Free Foot & Ankle Screenings with Sharon Joag, DPM, East Brunswick Foot Care April 24 – A Vocal Performance by Josie Mescallado. Home Instead Senior Care is pleased to present this Musical Interlude, which includes classical, opera, Broadway, cinema and an assortment of patriotic songs. April 25 – Operation Shoebox Community Project April 28 – “What You Should Know About Recycling” by Melissa Harvey, Somerset County Solid Waste Department April 29 – “What Services Does the Handyman Program Offer?” by Bill Crosby, Somerset County Volunteer Office
MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER (609) 466-0846 Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Beginners Computer Class – First, Third & Fourth Thursday; 1:00 p.m. Limited seating; call to register Birthday Celebrations – Last Friday of the Month Blood Pressure Screening by Montgomery EMS – Third Monday of the Month, 9:45 a.m. Bridge – Every Friday, 10:15 a.m. Card Game “3-13” – Every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Computer Resource – Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m. (Limited seating – registration required) ESL Chinese – Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Exercise for Arthritis with Elizabeth – Tuesday & Thursday, 11 a.m. Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Every Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. (Doctor’s note required.) Pool Table – Available Daily Silver Strength with Linda – Every Monday, 10:15 a.m. Theater Jazz with Dawn – Every Thursday, 10:15 a.m. Yoga with Trish – Every Tuesday; 10:30 a.m. April 2, 9, 16,23 & 30 – Tai Chi with Herb April 4 – Trip to the Montgomery Upper Middle School for Spring Festival, 10:15 a.m. April 7 – Free Glucose Screenings with Saint Peter’s University Hospital Mobile Health Unit April 9, 23 & 30 - Qigong with Bobbi Joels, 10:15 a.m. April 10 – Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony April 11 - “The Life & Work of Albrecht Durer” – Lecture & Copper Relief Workshop, Art of the Master’s Program by Creative Notions, 10:15 a.m. Limited seating; advance registration is required for hands-on copper relief art project. Fifteen minute lecture has unlimited attendance - Learn about the artist’s body of works, including portraits, self-portraits, religious works and copper engravings. April 14 – “Home Sharing: An Affordable Housing Alternative” by the People Care Center April 21 – “Just a Touch: A Lesson About Nerve Damage” by the American Diabetes Association (The American Diabetes Association will discuss the effect that diabetes has on the nerves in our bodies and ways to prevent the pain from disrupting daily life). April 24 – “A Touch of Sinatra” Party with Performances by Donny Farraro and Joe Gilligan (Enjoy music from Sinatra, Johnnie Ray and Dean Martin.) April 25 – Operation Shoebox Community Project April 28 – “How to Deal With Intergenerational Conflict” by Suda Narasimham, LSW, Jewish Family Services of Somerset County, Family Mentor Program (Suda will be here to help us understand and cope with relationship changes that take place between children and grandchildren.)
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Check monthly calendar for schedule updates.) Bingo Tournament – Every Thursday Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Computer Instruction – Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Advance registration required. Games (i.e., Scrabble, Dominos, Checkers, Yahtzee) – Daily Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Monday, 9:30 a.m. (Doctor’s Note Needed for Class) Line Dancing – Every Friday, 9:30 a.m. April 1 – “Hula Dance: A Colorful Dance Performance Highlighting Hula & Polynesian Influence” with Karen Hulahonney, Hawaiian Hula Dancer, 10:30 a.m. April 2 & 22 – Tai Chi with Bobbi Joels, 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi is based on shifting body weight through a series of light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically together into one long, graceful gesture. Studies have reported that some participants experience a reduction in pain, fatigue and stiffness and gain a greater sense of well-being. Regular tai chi can help reduce falls, especially for those with balance problems. April 3 – “Easter Parade: An Elegant Concert of Favorite Songs for Spring” with Josie Mescallado, Home Instead Senior Care, 10:30 a.m. April 4, 15, 25 & 29 – HealthEASE: A Health Education Curriculum/Workshop with Caitlin Witucki, MS, Health Promotion Specialist, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, 10:30 a.m. Topics will include Standing Tall Against Falls, Keeping Up the Beat: Heart Health, Bone Up On Your Health: Osteoporosis and Keeping Your Mind Sharp. April 7 – “Food of the Gods: Is Chocolate the New Health Food?” by Daryl Minch, M.Ed., CFCS, FCHS Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 10:30 a.m. April 8 – A visit to the Manville Senior Center for a hands-on Calligraphy Program 10:45 a.m. by Catherine Lent, sponsored by the Horizon Foundation.
April 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Movement for Healthy Living: Exercise Class in Breathing, Movement and Fun with Joanne, 10:30 a.m. April 9 – “Writing Your Life” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity with Cynthia Fabian, Published Author and Speaker, 1:00 p.m. April 11 – Easter Jewelry: Making Your Own Signature Pin with Betty Walen, MPA, Franklin Township Board of Education Member, 10:30 a.m. April 14 – “A Psychic Experience: Popular Culture or Real Prophecies & Predictions?” by Artie Hoffman, 10:30 a.m. April 15 – Free Foot & Ankle Screenings with Sharon Joag, DPM, East Brunswick Foot Care, 10:30 a.m. April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 21 – Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings with Saint Peter’s University Hospital Mobile Health Unit, 10:30 a.m. April 25 – “Spring Fever Concert” with the Whitehouse Wind Symphony, Franklin High school Auditorium, 7:30-9:00 p.m. (The proceeds from this concert will benefit the Quail Brook Senior Center Activities Fund and the White Wind Symphony.) April 28 – Yoga Demonstration with Lucy Pagnetti, Korean Style Yoga Instructor, 10:30 a.m.
RARITAN SENIOR CENTER Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bingo – Every Tuesday Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) Cards (Uno, Canasta and Bunko) – Daily Crocheting – Every Wednesday Pool – Available Daily Table Shuffleboard/Rummikub, Air Hockey and Dominoes – Daily April 2 & 21 – Chair Aerobics April 3 – New Jersey Trivia April 4 – Wii Games (Bowling, Baseball or Tennis) April 7 – Mind Your Mind: Memory Exercises April 9 – “Enhancing Your Sense of Taste” by Nancy Rosa-Mejias, Program Coordinator, Family and Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (As we age, we may experience a decrease in the number of taste buds we have. As a result, we made need greater taste stimulation to experience the four flavors of sweet, salty, sour and bitter. This program will explain how the taste buds function and change over the years and will offer tasteful solutions to enhance the taste of food.) April 10 – Video Match Game April 11 – Dance Performance by the Raritan Valley Community College Dancers (Get ready for a great show by these talented students!) April 14 – Art Program: Making Spring Hat Magnets with Unique Materials April 16 & 30 – QiGong with Michael Huang April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 23 – Free Lung Screenings by Morristown Memorial Hospital April 24 – Walking Club April 25 – Left, Right, Center Dice Game April 28 – Outburst Game: Solve the Questions Before Time Runs Out!
WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Ballroom Dance Lesson – Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Ballroom Dancing – Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 1–3 p.m. Bingo – Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Bridge – Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 10:45 a.m. Computer Instruction – Call to Register Every Monday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Computer Room – Open Monday thru Friday (Call for Availability) Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Every Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. (Advance registration & doctor’s note required.) Knit ‘N Crochet Circle – Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Lending Library – Open Daily, Monday through Friday Line Dancing – Every Monday, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Oil Painting – Every Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Pool Room – Open Daily, Monday through Friday Watercolor Paint Class – Monday and Thursday, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Advance Registration Required. Call for availability. Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Monday, 10:45 a.m. (Class is full.) Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. (Call for availability) April 1 – “Tai Chi” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity with Fran Maher, Tai Chi Leader, 11:45 a.m. Registration deadlines is Thursday, March 27. Tai chi incorporates simple martial arts movements performed slowly to build strength, flexibility and fitness. Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m., and the program will start at 12:45 p.m. This is the second of four “Boomer-errific” movement programs. April 3 – “Reiki” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity with Suzanne O’Brien, Reiki Leader, 11:45 a.m. Registration deadlines is Monday, March 31. (Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during Reiki classes. Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. and the program starts at 12:45 p.m. This is the third of four “Boomer-errific” well-being, movement programs. April 4 & 25 – Brains and Games with Adrienne/Hand Bell Practice, 10:30 a.m. April 7 – “Wordles” with Warren Township E2 Students, 10:30 a.m. Students from Warren Township’s Enriched Education class will be at the center to create a “Wordle” for each attendee. A “Wordle” is a “word cloud” that will be created from answers to questions that the students will ask. Using different fonts, layouts, and color schemes, the one-word answers will be artfully arranged to create a personalized Wordle. (The students will return with the completed Wordles at another time.) April 9 – Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are exceptional people whose commitment, skills and positive energy make great things happen at the Warrenbrook Senior Center. We have over 25 volunteers that help prepare food and implement activities. This is an opportunity to thank them for their dedicated service and the difference they make in our lives. April 10 – “Living Well Program” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity with Jo Mahal, YogaFit Certification in Level One Seniors Instructor, 11:45 a.m. The registration deadline is Monday, April 7. All levels of fitness are welcome. This interactive yoga class is designed to improve the health, performance and mental acuity of individuals interested in improving their level of fitness. The program blends the fitness format of balance, strength and flexibility. Lunch begins at 11:45 and the program begins at 12:45. (This is the last of four “Boomer-errific” well-being, movement programs.) April 11 – Mind Your Mind: Using Numbers Exercises, 10:30 a.m. April 14 – “The Life & Work of Albrecht Durer” – Lecture & Copper Relief Workshop, Art of the Master’s Program by Creative Notions, 10:30 a.m. Limited seating; advance registration is required for hands-on copper relief art project. Fifteen minute lecture has unlimited attendance - Learn about the artist’s body of works, including portraits, self-portraits, religious works and copper engravings. April 15 – “Emergency Preparedness: Prepare. Respond. Thrive” by Samantha Banerjee, MPH, CHES, Somerset County Department of Health (This is an educational HealthEase workshop that will include ways to prepare and respond to natural disasters, emergencies and safety challenges). April 16 – “Unused Medication Drop-Off Opportunity” with Officer Thomas Wallace, Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Officer Wallace will be at the center to collect any unused or expired medications. Please take advantage of this safe way to dispose of your medications. Center staff cannot accept unused medication without the Sheriff’s Officer being present.) April 16 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings with Susan Anastario, RN, Community Visiting Nurse Association, 10:30 a.m. April 18 – Holiday – Center Closed April 21 – Minute to Win It Games with Allstate New Jersey Financial Department Staff, 10:30 a.m. (Based on the games used on the popular TV Show, we will have some friendly competitions with deceptively simple games that require savvy and concentration to compete. Attendees will be divided into two teams.) April 28 – Art Exhibition Opening Day, 10:30 a.m. Join us as we acknowledge the talent and skills of our watercolor and oil paint students, who will be displaying their artwork at this Ageless Art Show. Light refreshments will be served on opening day at 10:30 a.m. The Art Exhibition will be open to the public 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m. from Monday, April 28, to Thursday, May 1. April 30 – Free Hearing Screenings with Overlook Medical Center’s Mobile Health Van, 10:30 a.m. Call (908) 753-9440 to schedule a ten-minute appointment. |