The staff at the Senior Center wish our members a

Happy and Healthy New Year!

We look forward to another great year together!

Our Best,

Darlene, Dawn, Jackie, Jasmine, Steve, JillAnn and Caryl

South Brunswick Senior Center

Office on Aging

January Program Calendar
 January Wellness Calendar
January Newsletter
January Transportation

Monday, January 2

  • The Senior Center and Municipal Building are closed


Tuesday, January 3

  • BMI and BP Screening
  • Karaoke Club
  • ESL Class
  • Bridge Tournament
  • Senior Medicare Patrol
  • Coloring
  • Sweatin to the Oldies
  • Pickleball


Wednesday January 4

  • Match War with Al
  • Crocheting/Knitting
  • Bridge Lessons
  • Writing Away
  • Billiards Club Meeting
  • Body Sculpting
  • Badminton
  • Now and Zen



 

Thursday January 5

  • Canasta Lessons
  • No Book Club
  • Senior Advisory Council (reorganization meeting)
  • Strawberry Shortcake Social with Brandywine Senior Living
  • Chair Yoga
  • Pickleball


 Friday January 6

  • Library Mobile Branch
  • Movie/Ticket to Paradise
  • Using Your Wits
  • No What's on your Mind?
  • Zumba

A note about Pickleball:

If you already have a medical waiver on file, you do not need to submit another one to play pickleball. We have everything you would need to play. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Caryl 732.329.4000 x 7682


Special Events- Sign up is REQUIRED for these programs.

 Please sign up in the office or call 732.329.4000 x 7670



Empowering Seniors to Prevent Healthcare Fraud- Tuesday, January 3rd 12:30pm- Join Charles Clarkson from Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) learn how to prevent healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.

 

Strawberry Shortcake Social- Thursday, January 5th 12:30pm- Join the ladies from 'Brandywine Senior Living' for some Strawberry Shortcake and Ice Breaker Games!

 

Using Your Wits- Part One- Friday, January 6th 12:30pm- Sponsored by Always Best Care- Join Lisa Bayer for Part One of this informative, fun and interactive series on keeping our brains healthy as we age. In Part One you will learn about each cognitive skill and their importance towards overall brain function.

 

Repurposing with Art Lee- January 10th 12:30pm Join Art Lee in turning old things into new things. Friendly crowd and always fun!  

 

Art Lectures with Bart D’Andrea

 

             Tuesday, January 10th - Salvador Dali              Tuesday, January 24th - Raphael

 

Art Lee Indoor Garden Workshop- Wednesday, January 11th 12:30pm- Join Art Lee Master

Gardener for garden tips. Indoor gardening and plant tips throughout the late Fall and Winter season

 

Flannels and Flapjacks Party- Thursday, January 12th 11:00 – 1:30 Baby it’s cold outside! 

Bust out your favorite flannels and help us welcome back entertainers Pam & Steve!! 

Breakfast for lunch today… Flapjacks! Lunch 11:30 – 12:15 Music 12:15 – 1:15

SIGN UP WITH JODY & MARY IN THE KITCHEN by Thursday, January 5th  

 

 

January Birthday Cake Celebration!- Wednesday, January 18th 12:00pm Time to celebrate our center members with Birthday’s in January! Sign up for cake and lunch with Jody & Mary in the kitchen

 

Chinese New Year Social- Thursday, January 19th 12:30pm- Celebrating the year of the Rabbit! What does this year’s zodiac hold for you!?

 

New Member Mingle- Friday, January 20th 2:30pm- Are you a new member? Want to hear about all the wonderful events, clubs and classes your center offers? Join us here at the New Member Mingle for some light refreshments, social games, and an opportunity to talk to some of our other members and club presidents. All members are welcome!!

 

Souper Bowl Social- Thursday, January 26th 12:15pm- The Senior Center Staff Members are at it again!! Join us for a sampling of our delicious hot, homemade, belly warming, soups. Then cast your vote for your favorite. This event is limited to the first 50 participants .

**This does not replace your regular daily meal, please plan to lunch as you normally       do.   ** Sign up OPENS January 3rd   MUST Sign up by January 19th **

 

Crafts with Kathy- Thursday, January 26th  at 1:45pm- Join Kathy for fun crafts in a friendly and creative environment.

 

PRAB Services- Tuesday January 31st 12:15 pm- PRAB – Need assistance with home energy costs, weatherization or do you have questions about immigration? PRAB offers a host of various resources; join us to learn more.


Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services



Flannels and Flapjacks Party

Thursday, January 12th 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

Baby it’s cold outside! 


Bust out your favorite flannels and help us welcome back entertainers

Pam & Steve!! 

Breakfast for Lunch

Pancakes

Sausage

Cheese omelet

Ambrosia

Butter, Syrup, Milk, Juice, Coffee, Tea


 

Lunch 11:30 – 12:15 

Music 12:15 – 1:15


Sign up with Jody or Mary in the kitchen or call

732.329.6171 by Thursday, January 5th  



January Lunch Menu
January Vegetarian Menu

February - Save The Dates- SIGN UP at Office

 

Horseraces- Thursday, February 2nd 12:30pm Place your bets, win a prize! Sponsored by Brandywine

 

Using Your Wits- Friday, February 3rd 12:30pm- Sponsored by Always Best Care- Join Lisa Bayer for this informative, fun and interactive series on keeping our brains healthy as we age. In Part One you will learn about each cognitive skill and their importance towards overall brain function.

 

NJ Lottery Presentation- Thursday, February 9th 12:30pm- Join us for a presentation and giveaways/ must sign up/ limited capacity.

 

Valentine’s Day Social- Tuesday, February 14th 12:30pm Join us for some sweet treats and music!

 

Mardi Gras Party with Joe Grillo- Thursday, February 16th  11:00 – 1:30 

Dress to impress wear your Green, Gold and Purple Threads, and Masks and Beads!! 

Jambalaya for lunch today! Lunch 11:30 – 12:15 Music 12:15 – 1:15

SIGN UP by Thursday, February 9th WITH JODY & MARY IN THE KITCHEN

 

 

February Birthday Cake Celebration!- Thursday, February 16th 12:00pm Time to celebrate our center members with Birthday’s in February! Will take place during the Mardi Gras Party

 

New Member Mingle- Friday, February 17th 12:30pm- Are you a new member? Want to hear about all the wonderful events, clubs and classes your center offers? Join us here at the New Member Mingle for some light refreshments, social games, and an opportunity to talk to some of our other members and club presidents. All members are welcome!!

 

Exploring Rhythm and World Music- Thursday, February 23rd 12:30pm- Another great program sponsored by the Middlesex Office of Arts and History. Musician, Victor Marshall, will take the audience through an interactive and engaging introduction to drumming and percussion from around the world.

 

Clubs and Groups


  • The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) is a 13 member board appointed by the Mayor and Township Council who discuss issues that impact the Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Township Liaison: Mayor Charlie Carley Interim Chair: Geeta Balasubramanian. Meeting: January 5 st 10:30am (All are welcome to attend)


  • FRIENDS – Friends is a non-profit organization raising funds to promote and supplement the Senior Center activities as well as improve the lives of seniors. Dues: $10.00/year (resident seniors). Membership forms are available at the office or on our website. Co-Presidents: Satya Agarwal & Mohandas Hemrajani. Co-Vice Presidents: Lynne Brown & Geeta Balasubramanian. There is no FRIENDS meeting or Friends Bingo this Month.

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  • Billiards Club- All welcomed to play daily. Tournaments are played weekly. Lessons on request. Pool club membership is required for tournaments. There is a $25 yearly membership fee. Meeting: First Wednesday of the month at 11:00am. President: Ken Peabody kwpeabody@gmail.com or 732-991-4717


  • Bridge Club- Daily Bridge play. Friendly Duplicate tournaments are played. Lessons- Wednesdays 10:00am with Lynne Brown. Tournaments: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 12:00pm- 2:30pm. Coordinator: Satya Agarwal satya.agarwal@gmail.com


  • Golden Age Club- All welcomed to join. Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 – 3 PM. President: Aggie Schwartz Dues: $15.00 per year


  • Knit and Crochet Club- Supports organizations serving communities in crisis. Yarn donations are always appreciated! Newcomers are always welcome! Meets: Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm. Coordinators: Ann Markey & Diane Duffy


  • Badminton- Keep your eye on the Birdie! Wednesdays 1:30 – 4:15 Equipment Provided


  • Ping Pong- Group play with others! Equipment provided. Weekdays: 8:30am – 4:15pm


  • NEW Pickleball! Join others in this fast growing sport. Equipment provided T/TH 1:30-4:15 PM

Donations: We gratefully accept monetary donations. All donations go to senior programs. Checks are payable to South Brunswick Senior Center. “Tribute Cards” available $15 per pack of ten.

Donations are tax deductible. We are always in need of new items for Bingo prizes and door prizes. We are in need of Scrapbook Paper all colors all patterns welcome… thank you.

Interested in Bridge Tournaments? 

Contact Shikaram Ramananda

ramashikaram@yahoo.com

for more information

You must be a member of Friends to play.

We also offer Bridge Lessons!!


South BrunswickFRIENDlyMatters

 

January fast approaches! It is time to renew your FRIENDS membership to be able to take part in all the wonderful events that FRIENDS sponsors in support of your

favorite Senior Center awarded the BEST in Middlesex County!! 

ONLY $10.00 for the year!

 

Bagels, Bingo, Bus Trips, Entertainment, 50/50, Prizes and so much more!!

 

PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER (Click) OF FRIENDS TODAY!

 

Contact Mohandas Hemrajani: 240639@gmail.com

Penn Medicine Princeton Health

is proud to partner with the

South Brunswick Wellness Center

to provide you with convenient access to medical care,

lab services, community education and physical therapy.


  • Lab/Phlebotomy Services: Tuesdays from 8:00am -12 walk ins/no appts.
  • Physical Therapy: By appointment 609 497-2230
  • Primary Care- Dr. Jose C. Vagario By appointment 609 395-2470


To Register For Community Education Lectures

Call (888) 897-8979 (Follow the prompts)

Or register online at: click

Blood Pressure Screening- Tuesday, January 17th 10am – Noon  

(No Appointment necessary)

 

Vision Screening- Thursday, January 19th 9:30am – 12:30am

(Appointment Needed click above to register)

 


 





Caryl Greenberg

Director

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cgreenbe@sbtnj.net

Jasmine Aynilian

Main Office, Secretary

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jaynilia@sbtnj.net

Darlene Dawson

Benefits Coordinator

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ddawson@sbtnj.net

JillAnne Foxxe

Program Coordinator

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jfoxxe@sbtnj.net

Jackie Johnson

Admin/Volunteer Coordinator

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jjohnson@sbtnj.net

Dawn Neglia

Social Worker

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dneglia@sbtnj.net

Steve Aker

Custodian

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After Hours

Weather Update

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Mimi Doria

Transportation/

Reservations

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mdoria@sbtnj.net

Al Nardi

Transportation Supervisor

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anardi@sbtnj.net

Jody Kehayas

Meals on Wheels & Daily Meal Program Site Manager

732.329.6171

jody.kehayas@

co.middlesex.nj.us

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