Somerset County Senior Facilities Supply Digital and In-Particular person Applications All through Older Individuals Month in Might
SOMERVILLE, NJ – All Somerset County-operated senior wellness facilities, managed by the Workplace on Growing old and Incapacity Providers, are open for in-person programming on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The senior wellness facilities proceed to supply digital applications and Seize & Go Lunch service to all older adults.
Older Individuals Month 2022
Might is Older Individuals Month. This yr’s theme is “Age My Means,” emphasizing that older adults have particular person and distinctive wants. By planning, collaborating, making connections and staying concerned with their communities, they will stay impartial and age in place for so long as potential.
Registration for In-Particular person Applications and Social Distancing
Somerset County continues to observe state-mandated public healthcare pointers for the protection of its workers and shoppers. Attendees will probably be required to register prematurely and supply proof of vaccination or present exemption accredited by the county. Attendees should put on face masks and preserve social distance.
There will probably be no digital or in-person courses/applications on Monday, Might 30 (Memorial Day Vacation).
Congregate Eating
Somerset County-operated senior facilities will supply a nutritionally balanced lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays via March for a urged donation of $2.50 for anybody age 60 and above. Menu decisions embrace a sizzling meat-based or meatless entrée or a chilly meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations earlier than 10 a.m. on the earlier enterprise day.
Zoom Pointers
Until in any other case specified, residents age 60 and above can be part of any Zoom applications listed on this schedule even when they aren’t a consumer on the host heart. Zoom is a safe, video-based, user-friendly, on-line platform that may be accessed via a smartphone, pill, or laptop that permits residents to see and listen to others. Individuals can be part of Zoom conferences via an internet browser with out downloading any functions or software program.
Zoom Exercise Launch Types
Individuals are required to acquire and full an Exercise Launch Type from the senior heart they repeatedly attend. After submitting the shape to that heart, members will obtain an electronic mail with details about all Zoom courses and applications listed on this schedule. All applications are FREE for registered members!
Zoom Tutorial and Registration
Learn to use Zoom or sign-up for a digital tour, at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
To register for a program or class, name 908-203-6101 or electronic mail Donlin@co.somerset.nj.us
Digital Applications for All Senior Heart Shoppers
Might 2-6
Might 3, 10:30 a.m. – “The Bees Knees” by Adele Barree. Be taught in regards to the potential extinction of honeybees. Land improvement, pesticides and parasitic mites are all elements which have brought about the honeybee inhabitants to dwindle. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge.**
Might 3, 12 p.m. – “Armchair Journey: Mexico.” Go to Mexico in your thoughts’s eye. Often known as the land of tacos, Aztecs, sombreros and tequila, Mexico is an interesting nation that has epic landscapes, shimmering seashores, lush jungles, snow-capped mountains and cactus-strewn deserts. **This program is hosted by the Warrenbrook Senior Heart.**
Might 4, 3 p.m. – Guided Meditation with Cate. Take a break and soothe your self with calming music and meditation to assist scale back stress, management anxiousness, improve consideration span and reduce age-related reminiscence loss. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Might 5, 11 a.m. – Laughter Wellness (Half 2) by Licensed Trainer of Laughter Yoga and Laughter Wellness, Beverly Burns. Be part of the category for a stomach full of snickers and lightweight cardio train, gymnasium actions, respiratory workouts, affirmations and constructive reinforcement with laughter. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Might 5, 1 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo Cooking Demonstration with Jennifer Furman and Jessica Cuccurollo, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare. Have a good time Cinco De Mayo and discover ways to make a tasty Mexican deal with. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Might 9-13
Might 10, 10:30 a.m. – “Growing old in Your Personal Area” by Rebecca Abenante, M.A., M.S.W., L.S.W., Atlantic Healthcare. Learn to develop an aging-in-place plan together with residence modifications, assistive expertise, well being care companies, neighborhood sources, monetary considerations, and authorized preparations. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge.**
Might 10, 1:30 p.m. – Month-to-month E-book Membership – (Each Second Tuesday). Be part of the guide membership to debate, “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte and choose the subsequent guide to learn. New members are all the time welcome! **This guide membership is just for Warrenbrook Senior Heart Individuals.**
Might 10, 2:30 p.m. – “Self Care” by Disaster Counselor Elizabeth Schwartz, Hope & Therapeutic Social Issues. Be taught the significance of training self-care, which incorporates setting apart time to be alone, attempting one thing new, sustaining a wholesome life-style, being artistic and connecting with others. **This program is hosted by the Montgomery Senior Heart.**
Might 12, 11 a.m. – “Ten Do’s and Don’ts for a Litter-Free Spring” by humorist creator of “Maintain This, Toss That” Jamie Novak. Begin contemporary this spring and clear the litter. Be taught ten do’s and don’ts for getting organized. **This program is hosted by the Warrenbrook Senior Heart.**
Might 12, 11 a.m. – “Strike Out Stroke Month” by Exterior Liaison Brienne Jahno, River’s Edge Rehab. Be taught the indicators and signs of stroke in addition to suggestions for stopping a stroke. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Might 12, 1 p.m. – “High 5 Medicare Errors” by Senior Advisor Roderick Spann. Are you overwhelmed and confused about Medicare? On this program, you’ll discover ways to keep away from making errors, acquire a greater understanding about Medicare and get your questions answered. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Might 16-20
Might 17, 1 p.m. – “Remembering Betty White” by Disaster Counselor Samantha Malinger, Robert Wooden Johnson Institute for Prevention & Restoration’s Hope and Therapeutic Program. Check out America’s sweetheart, Betty White. She had a love for animals, a witty humorousness, and an award-winning profession spanning seven a long time. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge.**
Might 18, 3 p.m. – Guided Meditation with Cate. Take a break and revel in calming music and meditation to scale back stress, management anxiousness, improve consideration span and reduce age-related reminiscence loss. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Might 19, 11 a.m. – “Betty White Trivia” by Disaster Counselor Samantha Malinger, Robert Wooden Johnson Institute for Prevention & Restoration’s Hope and Therapeutic Program. Have a good time Older Individuals Month by enjoying a Betty White trivia recreation. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Might 19, 1 p.m. – “Wholesome Dwelling for Mind & Physique” by Robyn Kohn, Alzheimer’s Affiliation. Learn to maintain your thoughts sharp and physique wholesome. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Might 23-27
Might 24, 10:30 a.m. – “Assistive Expertise” by Laurie Shaller, Nationwide Incapacity Institute. Be taught in regards to the many Various Finance Applications (AFP) that present referrals for assistive expertise grants for listening to and imaginative and prescient aids, standing wheelchairs, residence and automobile modifications, enterprise tools and extra. **Hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge.**
Might 26, 10 a.m. – Month-to-month E-book Membership with Nan – (Each fourth Thursday). Be part of fellow guide membership members to debate “The Private Librarian” by Marie Benedict and choose the subsequent guide to learn. New members are all the time welcome! **This program is just for Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater Individuals.**
Might 26, 11 a.m. – “George Washington and Morristown: Good Collectively” by Joel Farkas. Take a journey with out shifting out of your chair and discover how the Revolutionary Battle, Morristown New Jersey, and George Washington are linked. **This program is made potential by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey Historic Fee. This system is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Might 26, 1 p.m. – Rearview Mirror Musical Efficiency. Have enjoyable at this live performance by Rearview Mirror when they are going to carry out nation music, rock, pop, Motown, and customary hits from the Nineteen Forties to 70s. Songs will probably be accompanied by photographs, movies, and graphics. Individuals will even play music trivia and revel in some jokes. **This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Digital Train Courses for All Senior Heart Shoppers
NOTE: An Exercise Launch Type and using a digicam (audio and video) are required to take part.
Mondays, 10 a.m. – Chair Yoga with Manjula. Acquire well being advantages from training yoga poses with the assist and security of your favourite chair. Enhance bone density, and enhance power, flexibility, and stability whereas immersed in a calming class. Count on plenty of light stretching to deliver motion to joints and muscle mass. This class is ideal for relieving stress and might help you acquire an general sense of well-being. **The category is open to all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register name 908-369-8700 or electronic mail AgingHillsborough@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. –Take Management with Train. This ongoing train program is suitable for all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. Individuals will strengthen core muscle mass, and enhance flexibility, and stability whereas boosting stamina. **A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register, name 908-204-3435 or electronic mail agingwellness@co.somerset.nj.us. This system is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge.**
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – Hatha Yoga with Bharti. Enhance your physique posture via managed respiratory and meditation. Learn to align the physique, and enhance stability, flexibility, and circulation. **A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register name 908-203-6101 or electronic mail donlin@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – Light Aerobics with Lisa & Caitlin. Train and transfer with out placing undue strain or pressure in your physique. Be taught actions to extend blood circulation, lubricate joints for flexibility, and strengthen and stabilize particular person muscle mass. Light aerobics might help lower the danger of falls and make it simpler to perform day-to-day actions. **Workout routines could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. The category is open to all ability ranges. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register name 908-203-6101 or electronic mail donlin@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Tuesdays, 12 p.m. – Yoga/Meditation & Respiratory Methods with Dr. Prabha Srinivas, Council for Yoga Accreditation Worldwide on the S-Vyasa College of Yogic Sciences. Scale back stress and take management of your emotional and bodily well-being via the observe of yoga and meditation. **A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register, name 732-563-4213 or electronic mail toth@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Quail Brook Senior Heart.**
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Match & Flex with Rose. Get match whereas performing 20 minutes of low-impact workouts to music, with quarter-hour utilizing weights, and quarter-hour utilizing resistance bands. Carry out stretching workouts with a chair and different actions whereas standing. Correct respiratory and positioning of core muscle mass throughout all workouts will probably be practiced. **This class modifications steadily and is appropriate for all ability ranges. To register, name 609-466-0846 or electronic mail crowley@co.somerset.nj.us. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. This program is hosted by the Montgomery Senior Heart.**
Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Chair Yoga with Manjula. Acquire well being advantages from training yoga poses with the assist and security of your favourite chair. Enhance bone density, and enhance power, flexibility, and stability whereas immersed in a calming class. Count on plenty of light stretching to deliver motion to joints and muscle mass. This class is ideal for relieving stress and serving to to realize an general sense of well-being. **The category is open to all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register name 908-203-6101 or electronic mail donlin@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Bridgewater.**
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Zumba Gold (Chair) with Laurie Fetcher. Get your blood pumping to zesty music that may encourage a hearty exercise. This class is manageable for individuals ages 60 and above, rookies, or others who want modification to their train routine. Individuals will construct cardiovascular well being by difficult the center and dealing the hip, leg, and arm muscle mass when training enjoyable, rhythmic strikes whereas sitting in a chair.**A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register, name 732-563-4213 or electronic mail toth@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Quail Brook Senior Heart.**
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Yoga for All! Stand & Chair Yoga with Manjula. Acquire well being advantages by training yoga poses from the assist and security of your favourite chair or observe and not using a chair. Enhance bone density, enhance power, flexibility and stability, relieve stress and acquire an general sense of well-being. Count on light stretching to deliver motion to joints and muscle mass. **The category is open to all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register, name 732-563-4213 or electronic mail toth@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Quail Brook Senior Heart.**
Thursdays, 1 p.m. – Match & Flex with Rose. Get match whereas performing 20 minutes of low-impact workouts to music, with quarter-hour utilizing weights, and quarter-hour utilizing resistance bands. Carry out stretching workouts with a chair and different actions whereas standing. Correct respiratory and positioning of core muscle mass throughout all workouts will probably be practiced. **This class modifications steadily and is appropriate for all ability ranges. To register, name 908-369-8700 or electronic mail aginghillsborough@co.somerset.nj.us. A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. This program is hosted by the Senior Heart Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Fridays, 10 a.m. – Chair Workout routines with Lisa. Have enjoyable whereas training chair workouts, which might help improve blood circulation, enhance flexibility and strengthen one’s muscle mass. Workout routines could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. **Individuals want a sturdy chair, water bottle, and hand weights for power coaching (or substitute hand weights with two soup cans or two stuffed water bottles). A most of 25 members is allowed within the class. To register name 908-369-8700
or electronic mail lcheng@co.somerset.nj.us. This program is hosted by the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough.**
Senior Heart In-Particular person Applications, Courses and Golf equipment at
the Senior Wellness Facilities
NOTE: For security and high quality assurance functions, the next are ONLY accessible for members of the internet hosting heart. Name for extra particulars.
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE
908-204-3435
Tai Chi for Well being – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. (March 2 – June 15). Scale back the danger of falls by training Tai Chi. Individuals will deal with shifting their physique weight via a sequence of sunshine, managed actions that stream rhythmically into one lengthy gesture. Research have proven that some members have skilled a discount in ache, fatigue, and stiffness, and have a better sense of well-being. **This program could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. Registration is required. The subsequent session will start on June twenty second. For extra data, name 908-204-3435.**
Knitting/Crocheting/Stitching Membership – Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Convey your knitting/crocheting/stitching mission or be taught one thing new and meet mates whereas training your favourite pastime.
Take Management with Train – Mondays, 10:30 a.m. This ongoing train program is suitable for all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. Individuals will strengthen core muscle mass and enhance flexibility and stability whereas boosting stamina. **There isn’t any charge for this ongoing class. For extra data, name 908-204-3434.**
Bridge Membership – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Play Bridge, a mentally difficult card recreation that gives mental and social stimulation. Enjoying bridge repeatedly stimulates your mind, retains it alert, and helps your reminiscence keep energetic. New members and rookies are all the time welcome. **For extra data, name 908-204-3425.**
Mahjong Membership – Fridays, 12:30 – 4 p.m. Play Mahjong! It’s a good way to maintain your mind sharp and supercharged. Anybody who loves the sport desires to fulfill new individuals, and have enjoyable ought to be part of. This isn’t a aggressive membership. All ranges of expertise are welcome.
Month-to-month E-book Membership – Each Third Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Be part of different membership members on Might 18, to debate the present guide choice, “Mao’s Final Dancer” by Li Cunxin. New members are all the time welcome!
Pc Lab – Is on the market day by day. Individuals are invited to make use of the computer systems at their leisure.
Might 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30 a.m. – Mandala Artwork Workshop. Create intricate designs utilizing coloured pencils and markers. **All ability ranges are welcome. No expertise is important. Provides are offered.**
Might 4, 10:30 a.m. – Music of the Sixties & 70s with Andrew Foyer. Take pleasure in fashionable gentle rock songs from the 60s and 70s.
Might 6, 10:30 a.m. – “Everlasting Spring” by Artwork Historian Michael Norris, Ph.D. Wander via fabulous historic, medieval and Roman gardens. Artwork fans and anybody will love this presentation.
Might 11, 10:30 a.m. – Blood Stress Screenings. Group Well being Nurse Laura Cummings, R.N., from Atlantic Visiting Nurse. Have your blood strain taken totally free and get your questions answered.
Might 11, 10:30 a.m. – Greeting Card Workshop with Jerry Garris-Happ. Make a novel all-purpose greeting card. **All provides are included. Superior registration is required. To register, name the Senior Wellness Heart at Basking Ridge at 908-204-3435.
Might 13, 10:30 a.m. – “Hand Remedy” by Kessler Rehabilitation. Find out about the advantages of hand remedy, which provides confirmed therapies. Individuals will uncover instruments and techniques to assist restore operate, flexibility and mobility.
Might 18, 10:30 a.m. – Songs You Love by Singer Michael Andrew. Sing alongside to your favourite songs from a long time previous.
Might 20, 10:30 a.m. – “Processed Meals and How They Have an effect on Your Vitamin” by Program Coordinator Sigrid Solis, Household & Group Well being Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Find out about processed meals aside from frozen meals, quick meals, and boxed macaroni and cheese. Uncover how processing modifications the chemistry of meals and impacts its dietary worth.
Might 25, 10:30 a.m. – Get Up and Dance by Singer Clifford Seay. Put your dancing sneakers on and prepare for this energetic present.
Might 27, 10:30 a.m. – Bingo. Researchers have discovered that enjoying Bingo gives a number of advantages, similar to socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and serving to to enhance short-term reminiscence abilities.
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
908-203-6101
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Thursdays, 10 a.m. (April 7-July 28). Enhance stability, power, flexibility, and mobility, relieve stress and increase your physique’s immune system by training a mix of Tai Chi and Solar Tai Chi. On this class, members will carry out a sequence of very sluggish and managed actions utilizing each side of the physique with Tai Chi (respiratory methods) and posture poses (Solar Tai Chi). **Registration is required. For extra data and to register, name 908-203-6101.**
Scrabble Membership – Mondays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Train your vocabulary and crossword abilities by having fun with a pleasant recreation of scrabble. If there’s adequate curiosity the senior facilities could host a Scrabble competitors.
Qigong Follow with Michael – Mondays, 1 p.m. Be taught the normal observe of Qigong a sitting meditation that helps members coordinate their thoughts, physique and spirit (just like tai chi). Rookies will be taught to observe respiratory methods mixed with bodily actions till every motion and posture are excellent.
Bridge Membership – Mondays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Play Bridge, a mentally difficult card recreation that gives mental and social stimulation. Usually enjoying this recreation has been proven to stimulate the mind to maintain it alert, and assist the reminiscence keep energetic. New members and rookies are all the time welcome. **For extra data, name 908-203-6101.**
Mahjong Membership – Be taught to play an attention-grabbing recreation. Mahjong is a good way to maintain your mind sharp and supercharged! This membership is for anybody who loves the sport, desires to fulfill new individuals and have enjoyable. This isn’t a aggressive membership. All ranges of expertise are welcome.
- Wednesday Mornings – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Rookies)
- Wednesday Afternoons – 1 to 4 p.m.
- Friday Mornings – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Take Management with Train – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Strengthen core muscle mass, enhance flexibility, and stability whereas boosting stamina on this light train program.
Light Aerobics with Lisa & Caitlin – Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Train and transfer with out placing undue strain or pressure in your physique. Be taught actions to extend blood circulation, lubricate joints for
flexibility, and strengthen and stabilize particular person muscle mass. Light aerobics might help lower the danger of falls and make it simpler to perform day-to-day actions. ** The category is open to all ability ranges. Individuals can observe workouts whereas standing or sitting. This can be a hybrid class that will probably be performed reside on the senior heart by an teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Pinochle Membership – Fridays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Be part of the membership and play Pinochle! New members are welcome. **For extra data, name 908-203-6101.**
Chair Yoga with Pushpa – Fridays, 1 p.m. Align the physique, enhance stability, flexibility, and circulation by training Hatha Yoga, which is able to assist members enhance their physique posture via managed respiratory and meditation.
Might 2, 11 a.m. – “Mature Life Planning” by Christopher Kellogg, NightingaleNJ. Be part of this presentation Acquire perception and listen to skilled recommendation from an Eldercare Navigator, Wealth Supervisor, and Elder Regulation Lawyer to find out how a proactive, interdisciplinary method to the getting older course of might help maximize one’s high quality of life. Mature Life Planning considers a person’s well being standing, monetary safety, and authorized wants whereas additionally managing the getting older course of.
Might 4, 11 a.m. – Older Individuals Month Celebration with Russ Martone, Hosted by the Hunterdon Care Heart. This yr the theme for Older Individuals Month is “Age My Means.” Rise up and dance, sing to indicate the world “Age My Means!”
Might 6, 11 a.m. – “Fall Prevention” by Kelly Goense, American Bodily Remedy. Be part of this presentation to discover ways to stop falls and assist quell your fears. A concern of falling can have a horrible influence in your bodily, psychological, and emotional well being.
Might 9, 11 a.m. – Drum Circle with Dave Miller, EarthMovers Drum Collective. Soothe the thoughts, physique, and spirit when collaborating on this drumming circle. Learn to maintain a drum and make totally different tones. Throughout this holistic expertise, members will really feel a way of pleasure whereas therapeutic. Drumming will incite self-expression, and deep leisure, decrease blood strain and reduces stress.
Might 11, 11 a.m. – Springtime in Paris with Musician and entertainer Gordon James. Take pleasure in this efficiency of your favourite romantic songs from totally different a long time.
Might 13, 11 a.m.– Bingo. Researchers have discovered that enjoying Bingo gives a number of advantages, similar to socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and serving to to enhance short-term reminiscence abilities.
Might 16, 11 a.m. – Your Favourite Hits with Clifford Seay. Put on your dancing sneakers and sing alongside to your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Might 18, 11 a.m. – Errors Have been Made: The Worth of Messing Up by Motivational Speaker Anna Nowik. Be part of different heart members for a dialogue about errors together with well-known historic mishaps that turned victories, use errors to your benefit, in addition to studying methods for accepting and changing into snug together with your errors.
Might 20, 11 a.m. – Ukulele Sing-Alongside with Roberta Foster. Sing alongside, loosen up and revel in an hour of ukulele efficiency that features Broadway present tunes and songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
Might 23, 11 a.m. – The Enjoyable Facet of Utilizing Watercolors with Native Artist Karen Haake. Create nature designs utilizing shiny paper and watercolors. **Class dimension is proscribed. To register, name 908- 203-6101. This program is made potential by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.**
Might 25, 11 a.m. – Centenarian Luncheon with Efficiency by the Full Monty Uke Band. Sing alongside to your favourite feel-good songs with this excellent, enthusiastic group of ukulele gamers the Full Monty Uke Band.
Might 27, 11 a.m. – A Time to Transfer by the Magic Mirror Gamers, Robert Wooden Johnson College Hospital Somerset (RWJ Barnabas Well being) volunteer actors. Take pleasure in this dramatic presentation when actors use improvisational and role-playing methods to depict the trials and tribulations that folks expertise in a post-Covid society.
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH
908-369-8700
Sit & Sew Membership – Mondays, 1 p.m. Convey knitting, crocheting, and stitching initiatives and share your abilities and skills with different members. Rookies are welcome. For extra data, name 908-369-8700.
Newbie Ukulele Membership – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. (March 16 to Might 1) Begin on the fitting word on this newbie ukulele class. With easy-to-follow classes, members will discover ways to maintain, tune, and strum easy chords members from the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough and the Montgomery Senior Heart will be taught collectively by way of Zoom. **To register and reserve your ukulele, name 908-369-8700 or electronic mail lcheng@co.somerset.nj.us.**
Mahjong Membership – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Be part of others heart members for enjoyable and motion. Find out how to play Mahjong a tile-based recreation of ability, technique and luck, which was invented in China and has been performed all through the world for the reason that early twentieth century. **For extra data, name 908-369-8700.**
Cardio Boxing with Lisa – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Be taught this thrilling easy-to-follow train for older adults. This train could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. **For extra data, name 908-369-8700.**
Card Membership – Fridays, 1 p.m. Play Rummy, Poker, Blackjack, Solitaire and different favourite card video games. Share your card abilities with others. Rookies are welcome. **For extra data,
name 908-369-8700.**
Might 2, 11 a.m. – Rock Regular Boxing by Barbara Kelly, Rock Regular Boxing Health. Be taught workouts tailored from boxing drills that may assist sluggish the development of Parkinson’s illness. Parkinson’s is a progressive illness with signs similar to shaking, stiffness, and issue strolling that may worsen over time.
Might 4, 11 a.m. – Classes for a Lengthy Life and the Mediterranean Life-style by Program Coordinator for Wholesome Dwelling Jennifer Korneski, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Be taught suggestions for consuming more healthy with primary consuming choices tailored from the Mediterranean life-style.
Might 6, 11 a.m. – Mom’s Day Flowers by Alison Trotta, All American Assisted Dwelling. Create a bouquet of flowers to get pleasure from or give as a present. **All provides will probably be offered.**
Might 9, 11 a.m. – Promoting Trivia by Disaster Counselor Samantha Malinger, Robert Wooden Johnson Institute for Prevention & Restoration’s Hope and Therapeutic Program. Take a look at your information of promoting, commercials and extra!
Might 11, 11 a.m. – Spring Has Spring by Caitlin Campbell, Foothill Acres. Create a potted plant to take residence. **Planting provides are included.**
Might 13, 11 a.m. – British Invasion by Chris Giakas. Be part of multi-talented musician Chris Giakas when performs Beatles songs and music from different English bands of the Sixties.
Might 16, 11 a.m. – Craft: Patriotic Wreaths with Tammy. Make a patriotic wreath to hold in your wall or door. **All provides will probably be offered.**
Might 18, 11 a.m. – Integrative Thoughts/Physique Sound Journey Meditation by Licensed Integrative Guided Imagery Practitioner Nadine Roberts. Take a meditation journey with soothing sound remedy and imagery.
Might 20, 11 a.m. – “The Battle of Princeton” by Barry Singer, Historic Society of Princeton. Find out how “Ten Essential Days” culminated to the January 3, 1777, Battle of Princeton that led to the creation of our free nation. Uncover how the conflict affected Princeton, and listen to previous tales from troopers about their sacrifice, bravery and perseverance. The presentation will embrace lovely illustrative photos. **This program is made potential via funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey Historic Fee.**
Might 23, 11 a.m. – Jingo with Lisa. What’s Jingo? It’s just like Bingo however members will be taught attention-grabbing info about a wide range of matters. Have enjoyable enjoying and win prizes!
Might 25, 11 a.m. – The Bees Knees by Adele Barree. Find out how the extinction of native pollinators and the honeybee have been acknowledged as a severe agricultural drawback worldwide. Destruction of their native habitat via land improvement, the unfavourable results of pesticide use and a parasitic mite have contributed to the dwindling of the required bee populations.
Might 27, 11 a.m. – Bingo. Researchers have discovered that enjoying Bingo gives a number of advantages, similar to selling socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and serving to to enhance short-term reminiscence abilities.
MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER
609-466-0846
Montgomery Blood Stress Screenings – First Monday of Each Month, 9:30 a.m. Get a FREE blood strain screening with a Montgomery Township nurse who will probably be onsite. No appointment is important.
Take Management with Train – Mondays, 9:45 a.m. This light train program, in video type, is for all ability ranges. Workout routines could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. This program will strengthen core muscle mass, and enhance flexibility and stability whereas boosting stamina.
Nia Soften with Alida Westfield – Mondays, 11 a.m. Have an hour of enjoyable with a full-body exercise whereas shifting to music. Begin with the MELT Approach by utilizing little balls on particular positions of the palms and ft to assist eradicate stress and ache within the physique and to extend stability, agility, and mobility in addition to preserve robust bone density. The category ends with 15 to twenty minutes of non-impact Nia actions that may stimulate HIITS (Excessive-Depth Interval Coaching) to assist burn fats. **For extra data, please name 609-466-0846.**
Yoga Chair Fusion with Debbi – Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Be taught methods to assist acquire flexibility and enhance power whereas immersed in a calming class. Count on plenty of light stretching to deliver motion to joints and muscle mass. Practising yoga could assist to extend bone density, power, and stability, relieve stress and acquire an general sense of well-being. **There will probably be no class on Might 17. This class is open to ability ranges and could be practiced whereas standing or sitting. For extra data, name 609-466-0846.**
Intermediate Ukulele Classes with Chris – Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Construct on the talents discovered within the newbie’s class, plus grasp chords, melodies and improvisation. Individuals will play a multi-part association in a band and carry out a variety of musical genres. **Digital class is on the market.**
Tai Chi with Herb – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Scale back the danger of falls by training Tai chi. On this class, members will deal with shifting physique weight via a sequence of sunshine, managed actions that stream rhythmically into one lengthy gesture. Research have proven that some members have decreased ache, fatigue, and stiffness and have gained a better sense of wellbeing. **This program could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. For extra data, name 609-466-0846.
Newbie Ukulele Membership – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. (Might 11 – June 29). Begin on the fitting word on this newbie ukulele class. With these easy-to-follow classes, members will discover ways to maintain, tune, and strum easy chords. Shoppers from the Senior Wellness Heart at Hillsborough and the Montgomery Senior Heart will be taught by way of Zoom. **To register and reserve your ukulele, name 609-466-0846 or electronic mail Crowley@co.somerset.nj.us.**
Line Dancing with Debbie Bjornstad. – Thursdays, 11 a.m. Enhance cardiovascular and muscular power, and enhance coordination and stability with line dancing. That is a straightforward technique to keep mentally and bodily wholesome and it’s appropriate for members with restricted mobility. **All ability ranges are welcome. For extra data, name 609-466-0846.**
Superior Newbie Ukulele Classes with Denise – Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Learn to play songs with tougher chord mixtures by strengthening your strumming methods. ** Digital class is on the market. Name to register and reserve a ukulele, name 609-466-0846, or electronic mail crowley@co.somerset.nj.us.**
Intermediate Ukulele Classes with Chris – Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. Now that members know the fundamentals of ukulele enjoying, they are going to be able to take intermediate classes. Utilizing a variety of musical genres, members will be taught extra about chords and melody enjoying, improvisation, and can play a multi-part association in a band. **Digital classes are Accessible.**
Mahjong Membership – Fridays, 9 a.m. Play Mahjong! It’s a good way to maintain your mind sharp and supercharged. Anybody who loves the sport, and desires to fulfill new individuals and have enjoyable is welcome. This isn’t a aggressive membership. **All ranges of expertise are welcome.**
Might 4, 11:15 a.m. – Somerset County Library Applications by Grownup Providers Supervisor Manny Miracle Mary Jacobs Department, Somerset County Library System. Manny will talk about the numerous facets of the Somerset County Library applications.
Might 6, 10 a.m. – Age My Means: A Celebration of Older Individuals Month hosted by the Rotary Membership of Montgomery/Rocky Hill. Have a good time friendships, and relationships and have enjoyable whereas appreciating the neighborhood collectively at this welcome-back occasion. Watch a mesmerizing magic present, benefit from the candy sounds of the Full Monty Uke Band, and play aggressive Bingo video games for prizes. **This occasion will probably be held indoors and outside. Lunch will probably be offered. Reservations are required. For extra data, name 609-466-0846.**
Might 11 & 25, 11:15 a.m. – Inventive Wellness with Shirin Stave-Matais. Obtain calm, acquire management, and be taught meditative practices via imaginative, joyful and social interplay. This class combines wellness workouts with Hatha and chair yoga. Individuals will be taught gestural, improvisational and world dance types, sound remedy, artistic play, guided leisure and meditation methods. **Individuals of all ability ranges are welcome, and the category could be practiced whereas standing or sitting.**
Might 14 & 28, 11 a.m. – White Lotus Qigong with Bobbi Joels. Follow Qigong to unify the thoughts, andLace-upimprove posture by utilizing a sequence of sluggish, flowing, low-impact actions. Qigong will assist launch pressure, regulate respiratory, enhance physique alignment, stimulate circulation, enhance the immune system, and assist loosen the neck and shoulder muscle mass. **For extra data, name 609-466-0846.**
Might 17, 10 a.m. – Take Management with Train. This light train program, is in video type, is suitable for all ability ranges and could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting. Individuals will strengthen core muscle mass and enhance flexibility, and stability whereas boosting stamina.
Might 18, 10:30 a.m. – Craft: Creating Greeting Playing cards with Jane and Delores. Jane and Delores will share their card-making abilities with us. You’re going to get to create a gorgeous greeting card to provide to a liked one or pal. All provides will probably be offered.
Might 20, 10 a.m. – How you can Paint a Sunflower with Denise. Paint an image of a sunflower utilizing acrylics and a template. Denise will present a tutorial. **All provides will probably be offered.**
Might 27, 10 a.m. – Group Service Undertaking. Do an excellent deed with fellow heart members and assemble hygiene luggage for the Samaritan Homeless Interim Outreach Program (S.H.I.P). **For extra data, name 609-466-0846.**
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625 New Brunswick Highway
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-563-4213
Zumba Gold with Laurie Fetcher – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Get your blood pumping with some zesty music that may really encourage a hearty exercise. Construct cardiovascular well being by difficult your coronary heart and dealing, hip, leg, and arm muscle mass by performing enjoyable and rhythmic strikes all whereas sitting in a chair.
This class is sweet for rookies or others who want modifications to their train routine.
Line Dancing – Fridays, 9 a.m. Line dancing is a lot enjoyable, it doesn’t seem to be train! You don’t want a accomplice and it’s a straightforward technique to keep wholesome, each mentally and bodily. It’s appropriate for individuals with restricted mobility and is understood to enhance cardiovascular and muscular power and enhance coordination and stability whereas members observe totally different strikes.
Might 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30 a.m. – Stretching with Allison. Begin the day without work proper with some stretching, which retains the muscle mass versatile, robust, and wholesome for flexibility and to keep up a variety of movement within the joints. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart by a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom as a hybrid class.**
Might 2, 11 a.m. – “Expectations and Assertiveness with Dr. Prabha Srinivas.” Learn to deal with challenges, join with expectations and handle private conflicts by shifting perceptions via the method/software of journaling.**This can be a hybrid class that will probably be performed reside on the heart by a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom as a hybrid class.**
Might 2, 1 p.m. – Tai Chi Chair with Bobbi Joels, Therapeutic Palms/Calming Contact. Enhance your stability, flexibility, vary of movement, power, vitality, and ache ranges by training Tai Chi Chair, which is ideal for members who’ve stability points. Different advantages embrace stress discount and peace of thoughts. **This class will probably be performed reside on the heart by a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on zoom as a hybrid class.**
Might 4, 11 a.m. – Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of the Quail Brook Means with the Quail Brook Seniors. Be part of fellow heart members to have a good time Cinco de Mayo with a Piñata, genuine music, historical past, style, and festive colours. **This can be a hybrid class that will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 6, 11 a.m. – “NJ Information and Firsts” by Eve Mandel, Historic Society of Princeton. Have a good time the 350th anniversary of the state by studying in regards to the historical past of the Lenape Indians and early European settlers, the event of cities and suburbs, and expertise and innovations. This enjoyable and interactive presentation embrace a multiple-choice recreation that features N.J. info and symbols. **This program is made potential by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey Historic Fee. This can be a hybrid class that will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1 p.m. – Steps, Cease, Stretch: An Outside Strolling Membership. Benefit from the itsdiseasesfresh air and strolling to enhance flexibility, decrease blood strain, elevate temper, and socialize with mates! **Put on sturdy strolling sneakers, put on applicable clothes relying on the climate, deliver water, and/or a hat as wanted. For extra data, name 732-563-4213.**
Might 9, 11 a.m. – “Processed Meals and How They Have an effect on Your Vitamin” by Program Coordinator Sigrid Solis, Household & Group Well being Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Find out about processed meals aside from frozen meals, quick meals and boxed macaroni and cheese. Uncover how processing modifications the chemistry of meals and impacts the dietary worth. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom as a hybrid class.**
Might 9, 2:15 p.m. – The Regime 2022: A New Begin to Train Collection with Allyson. Start a brand new journey with this head-to-toe exercise utilizing weights, stretching and cardio actions to assist lubricate joints for flexibility, strengthen and stabilize muscle mass, improve blood circulation, increase your confidence, and assist weight reduction (mixed with sensible consuming). These workouts might help lower falls and improve the flexibility to raised accomplish day-to-day actions. **This program, could be practiced whereas both standing or sitting (with modifications) and with or with out hand weights. All ability ranges are welcome. Put on snug, loose-fitting clothes and sneakers. Convey water. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom as a hybrid class.**
Might 11, 10:30 a.m. – “Epigenetics” by Analysis Undertaking Coordinators Dana Dychtwald, Michael Toto, Khuzeman Abbasi, Swati Kumar & Lisa Lanza, Ph.D., M.PH, RDN, CLC, Institute for Well being Care Coverage & Growing old Analysis, Rutgers, the State College. Find out about elements that influence gene expression with out altering the DNA. Epigenetics could assist researchers higher perceive elements that trigger age-related illness similar to most cancers and untimely getting older. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 a.m. – Music for Wellness Follow with John Fitzpatrick. Make music with fellow heart members throughout a revitalizing hour when John will play the guitar and invite shoppers to play hand percussion devices. **This program is made potential by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.**
Might 16, 11 a.m. –. Tai Chi Chair with Bobbi Joels, Therapeutic Palms/Calming Contact. Enhance your stability, flexibility, vary of movement, power, vitality, and ache ranges by training Tai Chi Chair, which is ideal for members who’ve stability points. Different advantages embrace stress discount and peace of thoughts. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 18, 11 a.m. – Drum Circle with Dave Miller, EarthMovers Drum Collective. Soothe the thoughts, physique, and spirit when collaborating on this drumming circle. Learn to maintain a drum and make totally different tones. Throughout this holistic expertise, members will really feel a way of pleasure whereas therapeutic. Drumming will incite self-expression, and deep leisure, decrease blood strain and reduces stress. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 23, 10:45 a.m. – “Again Yard Bears” by the Somerset County Park Fee. Bear sightings are growing all through the state of New Jersey. Be taught the bear requirements about bears. **This can be a hybrid class and will probably be performed reside on the heart with a presenter/teacher and concurrently provided on Zoom.**
Might 25, 11 a.m. – Beloved Bingo. Bingo is extra than simply an thrilling exercise. Researchers have discovered that enjoying Bingo has a number of advantages similar to selling socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, enhancing focus, listening and short-term reminiscence, and a little bit little bit of pleasant competitors!
WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER
500 Warrenville Highway
Warren, NJ 07059
908-753-9440
Watercolor Paint Class – Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This can be a nice alternative for an skilled artist to fulfill new individuals whereas water coloring. **All provides are included with this class.**
Bridge Group with Ronnie – Tuesdays, 1 – 3 p.m. Play Bridge, a mentally difficult card recreation that gives mental and social stimulation. Enjoying bridge repeatedly stimulates your mind to maintain it alert, and helps your reminiscence keep energetic. New members and rookies are all the time welcome. **For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
(NEW) Wholesome Bones – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. This peer-led, 24-week train and training program is for people who’re both in danger for osteoporosis or have it. Workout routines are supposed to enhance stability, power, flexibility, and posture. **Superior registration is required. A physician’s word can also be required earlier than the primary class after which as soon as yearly. The fee is $45 for the 24-week program if you must purchase weights, in any other case, the fee is $15. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
(NEW) Light Yoga with Jillian – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Hatha yoga poses could be practiced whereas both sitting or standing. Hatha yoga will assist improve bone density, enhance power, flexibility and stability whereas immersed in a calming class. Count on plenty of light stretching to deliver motion to joints and muscle mass. This class is ideal for relieving stress and serving to acquire an general sense of well-being. **The fee is $40 for the eight-week program. The session begins on Might 5. Superior registration is required. This class is open to all ranges of ability. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
Mahjong for Skilled Gamers – Thursdays, 1 – 3 p.m. If you’re an skilled mahjong participant and want to play this recreation of ability, technique and calculation then be part of fellow gamers on Thursday afternoons. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
Billiards Room – Accessible day by day on a drop-in foundation.
Pc Lab – Accessible day by day from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Carrom – Accessible day by day. Carrom is a strike and pocket desk recreation of Japanese origin thatCerveza is just like Billiards and Desk Shuffleboard.
Video games/Playing cards (Scrabble, Uno, Canasta, and many others.) – Accessible day by day. Have enjoyable enjoying these video games or counsel one other recreation of your alternative.
Jigsaw Puzzles – Accessible day by day. Strike up a dialog, make new mates and revel in placing items of the puzzle collectively. All kinds of puzzles is on the market.
Lending Library – Accessible day by day. Choose a paperback guide and return it when completed studying.
Particular person Pc Instruction – Mondays, 10 a.m. Learn to ship an electronic mail, search the online and play solitaire in your laptop throughout this eight-week, one-on-one class when you’ll lastly perceive what your grandkids have been attempting to clarify. **Superior registration is required. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
Might 2, 11 a.m. – Hey Might with Parul. Start the month with a quiz about documentsMay. The primary ten solutions start with the letter M, the subsequent ten solutions start with the letter A and the ultimate ten solutions start with the letter Y.
Might 4 & 18, 11 a.m. – Bingo. Bingo is extra than simply an thrilling exercise. Researchers have discovered that enjoying Bingo has a number of advantages similar to selling socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and enhancing focus, listening and short-term reminiscence, all with a little bit little bit of pleasant competitors added!
Might 6, 11 a.m. – Craft: Making Wind Chimes with Parul. Paint and/or embellish the terra cotta pots, and add bells to make wind chimes. **All provides will probably be offered. Pre-registration is required. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
Might 6, 1 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo Trivia with Parul. Cinco de Mayo is a wonderful time of yr to have a good time Mexican tradition and heritage, speak about cerveza recipes, take a Mexican quiz, and play a recreation utilizing the phrase guacamole.
Might 9, 11 a.m. – Age My Means Musical Efficiency with Andrew Foyer. Have a good time Older Americansdocuments Month and revel in musical leisure with songs of the sixties and seventies. This occasion may have you shifting and grooving!
Might 11, 11 a.m. – Wills Workshop by Scott Dranoff, Authorized Providers of Northwest Jersey. Get help with getting ready a will with professional bono service when members can meet with the lawyer one-on-one and get assist finishing their private doc. All client-legal service data will probably be utterly confidential. **Pre-registration is required. For extra data, name 908-753-9440.**
Might 13 & 20 – Mind Video games and Hand Bells with Adrienne Graubard. Be part of fellow heart members to play mind-tingling, brain-stumping phrase video games and take part in a fun-filled exercise utilizing handbells. On this session, members will clear up puzzles and be challenged with mind-stretching actions to stimulate the mind and improve artistic and important pondering processes.
Might 16, 11 a.m. – Recycled Jewellery by Native Artist Debbie Perez. Create a novel, lovely, and one-of-a-kind pendant with a designer who creates nature-inspired jewellery with upcycled objects. **All provides are included. **Superior registration is required. For extra data, name 908-753-9440. This program is made potential by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Fee, a accomplice of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.**
Might 23, 11 a.m. – “Foot Well being” by Dr. Dunja Cronje, Foot & Ankle Heart of New Jersey. Be taught why wholesome pores and skin, muscle mass, tendons, and circulation within the ft are necessary to at least one’s well being and luxury. Dr. Cronje will maintain a screening for a restricted variety of shoppers to verify the pores and skin, circulation, and nerves within the ft.
Might 25, 11 a.m. – “Love Your Coronary heart: An Introduction to Coronary heart Well being and Lowering Sugar” by Program Coordinator for Wholesome Dwelling Jennifer Korneski, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. This program will show you how to be taught the approach to life threat elements for coronary heart illness and how one can decrease your threat by being sensible about sugar consumption.
Might 27, 11 a.m. – Memorial Day Musical Live performance with Leisure by Gordon James. In observance of Memorial Day, Gordon James will entertain us with an exquisite assortment of songs that may span the a long time.
Might 27, 1 p.m. – “Conquering Everest” with Parul. Lace up your mountaineering boots and take an informative trek on Mount Everest, a Himalaya mountain vary and one of many tallest factors on earth and was the primary efficiently climbed mountain vary in 1953. Take pleasure in a quick documentary and slide present, after which check your information with a phrase search and quiz.
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