Dear Friends,

Summer 2022 begins and as we are out and about more, please hydrate and use that sunscreen. 

We continue to add new programs to our line-up at the Senior Center so please check our website or ask the staff about returning programs.

Our Public Hearing will be on July 7^th at 10:00 AM. You may join us in-person at the Senior Center or virtually via ZOOM using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86049356236?pwd=Ukg3T0VSWTBCd0tmOFBQY3kxUFNFdz09

Meeting ID: 860 4935 6236   Passcode: 996657                        

Dial In: 1-646-558-8656

Meeting ID: 860 4935 6236

Passcode: *996657#

Sincerely,

Laine Nauman, Director

Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans' Services

For Our Newsletter- Seasoned Years- click here

**Programs at the Senior Center in July!**

*NEW PROGRAMS*

Poker: Click here for flyer

Mah Jongg: Click here for flyer

Beginner Line Dance: Click here for flyer

Fitness classes: We are adding new programs including evidence-based exercise and dance classes for fitness and fun

Classes for active social engagement: Our list of classes continues to grow– a great way for increased socialization and to meet old friends and new!

Health and Wellness Lectures: To promote health and well-being in our community

Lunch and Learn programs: Well curated educational, musical and other enriching programs and lectures

Presentations: Informative presentations and seminars by leading members of our community

Please be advised that pre-registration is preferred for all events.

Check our Website periodically for updates or call us at 908-788-1359

For our monthly Senior Health and Fitness Calendar of classes click here

For our monthly Senior Programs for Active Engagement Calendar click here

For our monthly Senior Health and Wellness Lecture Series click here

Special Events In July

o Green Thumb series: Click here for flyer

o Ice Cream Social & Talk: Click here for flyer

o Lunch & Learn: Click here for flyer

In The Spotlight

2022 Senior Art Show

Come check out all the beautiful artwork that the Seniors have done! What a great job! Need a piece of Art for that blank wall? We may have the one you want!  

Call us if you want to see the show, as we will be scheduling visits around the ongoing classes and programs. 

Please call 908-788-1361. The show ends on Friday July 29^th, 2022 @ Noon

2022 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers providing locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs will be offered to eligible seniors 60 and older. The 2022 program starts July 1^st and runs through September 30^th. Seniors will receive $30 worth of vouchers to spend at participating Farmers’ Markets throughout Hunterdon County. Vouchers are valid until October 30^th.Vouchers will be made available for distribution beginning July1^st to all Hunterdon County seniors who meet the following State & Federal guidelines: Age 60 years and over; a Hunterdon County resident; monthly income for singles $1986 and couples $2686

For more information on this program or questions, call Pia Rey-Doklan         

at 908-788-1361 or email: prey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Office hours are 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.  

Vouchers will be handed out on Mondays and Tuesdays only in July, August & September.  

Veterans' Services 

Attention all Veterans of Hunterdon County: Please feel free to contact Rich Booth, Veterans' Service Officer.          Mr. Booth is a Navy Veteran who can help you file claims for service-connection disability compensation and pensions. He can help you with other benefits such as education, home loan guarantee, and VA Healthcare enrollment. 

Mr. Booth sees Veterans by appointment only. 

Latest VA News

Three new presumptive illnesses have been added to the list of presumptive illnesses due to exposure of Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War. These illnesses are Bladder Cancer, Hyperthyroidism and Parkinsonism.

If you served in the Vietnam War and were exposed to Agent Orange, go to www.va.gov for the full list of the presumptive illnesses

For more information and assistance please contact our Hunterdon County Veterans' Services Officer, Rich Booth at 908-788-1361 or email:rbooth@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Questions or comments: Email us at seniorcenter@co.hunterdon.nj.us