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South Brunswick Senior Center
Office on Aging
Weekly Update
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A Note From the Director
Caryl Greenberg
Dear Member,
What a ride it's been! Over the past two and a half years, we have seen ourselves pivot from not being able to offer any programs because of the pandemic, to virtual programs, to programs only taking place outside, to slowly opening up the building to a limited number of people, to being back to normal with no restrictions! Wow! Even reciting this simplified version is a mouthful, but the bottom line is this: we’ve come a long way and so have you!
When we think about creating programs and services we have to consider our core values: offering our members activities and events which will enable them to have a meaningful and a positive experience while in the Senior Center. We are an inclusive community established to enrich the lives of older adults and we are here for you as we all navigate the challenges of aging, with compassion, with skill, and with understanding. We hope that with all of our social, educational, cultural, and recreational options the Senior Center is a place not to just spend time at, but to truly engage, with our offerings, with fellow members, and with staff. We want you to find your niche!
Our benefits coordinator and social worker stand ready to help you navigate government programs and personal issues. Our transportation department ensures that you don't need a ride from someone to participate in activities. Our meal program (from Middlesex County) is here to feed you; our partnership with Penn Medicine ensures easy access to clinical services. And of course, we have a wonderful gym where you can ride a bike or walk on a treadmill in air conditioned comfort or take a class from one of our talented instructors.
Just this month alone, we have 137 programs scheduled, not including billiards, ping pong, cards, games, scrabble, chess etc. The old saying is that "It takes a village..." Our Center is also like a village, one that stands ready to be your friend and support you in your golden years.
Come join us and be part of our village!
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2022 Senior Health
& Fitness Walk
Wednesday, September 21st
Roosevelt Park, Edison
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
It’s a fun, enjoyable day with a boxed lunch a variety of health screenings,
vendors, giveaways and music!
Sign up with Jasmine in the office beginning Monday, August 1st. Transportation provided or drive yourself.
$5.00 EXACT CASH deposit, returned to you upon boarding the bus.
Registration closes Friday, September 2nd 11:00 AM FIRM
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Center Happenings
Adult Coloring- 1st Tuesday of every month 1:30pm Enjoy coloring, and making new friends.
Bingo- Mondays 10:30am (please note new time) Bingo is a $1.00 fee. Purchase $5.00 Bingo Pass in office. You can share your card with a friend. Please purchase cards prior to game time.
Book Club- Thursdays 10:00am Come join our weekly book club where we chat about literature and so much more! With the assistance of South Brunswick Library, a book is chosen for the group and we set a discussion date so members can read at their own pace. Recommendations on books are always welcomed by the group.
Brain Games with Ram- Studies show that playing games may improve cognitive health in older adults. Join Ram for a variety of trivia and other Brain games. Every Second and last Friday of the month at 12:30 pm
Ceramics- Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am Each class is $3.00 (class card is $15.00) Cost includes glazes and kiln firing. Additional $3.00 charge for firing x-large pieces. Names or initials MUST be on every piece. Volunteer Coordinators: Terry Doremus and Rose Marie Gianvito
Match-War with Al- Wednesdays from 9.30 - 11:30- MATCH-WAR is an exciting card game where the players must pluck a card to find their MATCHING card within 30 minutes. The twist and turns of the game make it an exciting game to watch and to play. There is also a chance to win prizes. This fun and laugh out loud game will provide an opportunity to meet new friends of the Center.
Storytelling- Third Wednesday of the Month in place of Writing Away 1:30pm
Come and tell us your story! Perhaps a reminiscence of childhood, a travel adventure, or an event you were a part of. Every life has stories to tell, and we want to hear yours.
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Center Happenings
This Month’s Movies:
Postcards from the Edge- Friday, August 5th 10:00am - Hollywood actress Suzanne Vale is on a slippery slope as a recovering addict. On exit from rehab, it is recommended she stay with her mother, who has become a somewhat champion drinker herself. 1H 41M
Harriet- Monday, August 29th 12:30pm - Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. 2h 5m
Podcasts/TED Talk Discussion Group- Mondays 1:30pm
Listen to podcast or watch a TED Talk followed by a group discussion
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August 1st: TED- The Price of Happiness
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August 8th: TED – Why You Should Talk to Strangers
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August 15th: TED – The Four Kinds of Regret and What They Teach You About Yourself
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August 22nd: TED – The Real Story of McMafia, How Global Crime Networks Work
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August 29th: POD – Practicing Gratitude Pays Off
Travel Club- Last Tuesday of the Month 1:45pm (1st Meeting)
Travel lovers, come share your stories and experiences and pictures with others and learn about different countries and cultures.
What's On Your Mind? - We have a variety of topics during this discussion group plus trivia, fun facts, riddles, news stories, etc. Fridays 1:30pm
Writing Away- Wednesdays 1:30pm Friendly group that gathers to creatively write,
read and share their work.
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Special Events- Sign up is REQUIRED for these programs.
Please sign up with Jasmine at x 7670 or email jaynilia@sbtnj.net
Card Making with Ananya- Tuesdays, August 2, 16, 23 & 30- Join this talented young lady from South Brunswick High School for lessons in making beautiful ornate homemade cards.
Crafts with Kathy- Thursday, August 4th at 1:30pm- Join Kathy for fun crafts in a friendly and creative environment. This month’s project is Diamond Painted keychains.
Art Lecture/ Pablo Picasso – Tuesday, August 9th 12:30pm - The beginnings of creative genius. The early years of Picasso, from realism to cubism. The 20th century master, 'If you don't like Picasso, you don't know Picasso.' His early life and paintings will be discussed.
The Impressionists – Tuesday, August 23rd 12:30pm - They were labeled as insane monkeys, evil, no morality, incapable persons, rotten anarchists, traitors, outlaws, now their paintings are some of the most revered and sought after works of our time. Their lives and paintings will be discussed.
Repurposing with Art Lee- Tuesday, August 9th 1:30pm Join Art lee in turning old things into new things. Friendly crowd and always fun!
Art Lee Garden Workshop- Wednesday, August 10th 10:30AM- Join Art Lee Master Gardener for garden tips. How does your garden grow? It’s all about the sprout!
Horseraces- Thursday, August 11th 12:15pm- Sponsored by United Healthcare. Place your bets and get ready to win some prizes!!
August Birthday Cake Celebration!- Tuesday, August 16th 12:00pm Time to celebrate our center members with Birthday’s in August!
Picture Frame Decorating with Artis Senior Living- Thurs., August 18th 12:30 – 3:30
We’ve got all the decorations you’ll need to make a wonderful picture frame
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre Group- Friday, August 19th 10:30am Bailar con migo!! Swing, sway and seize the day! The event is guaranteed to get you movin! Happening in our Large Gym!!
New Member Mingle- Friday, August 19th 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!!
Bingo- Monday August 22nd 10:30am- Sponsored by Town Square
Cornhole Tournament- Tuesday August 23rd 1:30 – 3:30- Sponsored by Braven Health
Bring your gameface!!! Braven Health is here with a favorite summer game, Cornhole! Grand prize is a pair of tickets to the Somerset Patriots Game!! Gotta be in it, to win it!! Gonna be a great time!
BBQ Party With Music by Ron Greenip- Thursday, August 25th 11:00am – 1:30pm
There’s nothing like a Summer BBQ, great food, great music, 50/50.
Sign up with Jodi and Mary in the kitchen!! or call 732.329.6171
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WANT TO ATTEND FITNESS CLASSES OR USE OUR GYM?
Medical Clearance by your Doctor is REQUIRED and needs renewal every 2 years
- Please see Jasmine to fax the form to your physician if needed
- Sneakers and Proper attire are REQUIRED in both gyms.
- Shoes must be changed before entering either gym during inclement weather
Fitness Class Fees
- Fitness Classes are $3.50 per class. Two payment options are available
- 10 Class Card for $35.00 – Buys you any 10 classes of your choice. Repurchase when your card is full.
- Monthly Class Card- Unlimited Classes (that month) of your choice for $40.00. Repurchase monthly.
Class Descriptions
(all classes can be modified to accommodate all fitness levels)
Body Sculpting – Mondays 11:00am Friday- August 5th at 10:30am (Fridays on break after August 5th)
This total body exercise class can accommodate everyone’s fitness level. Exercises can be done standing or seated. Stretching is done at the end and we finish with a one minute challenge.
BollyX- Tuesdays 10:00am August 2, 9, 30 (Please note this month’s meeting dates)
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Its 50-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling.
Chair Yoga- Thursdays 11:30am
Strengthens your muscles, improve your balance, reduce stress and open your heart through modified yogic postures, breath work, relaxation, and meditation. Chair Yoga classes incorporate mainly seated poses; some standing poses are also included and students can hold onto their chair for balance.
Line Dancing- Fridays August 12, 26 10:30am
A line dance is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. Dance to Country hits and some of today’s popular line dance music. Let’s have some fun! FREE
Now & Zen- On Hiatus until September
Promotes total body restoration by incorporating a variety of holistic healing modalities to maximize controlled breathing, increase mindfulness and channel energy flow. Program will include Pranayama, breath work with stretching, guided meditation, chanting and Reiki. This class is done seated. FREE
Sweatin to the Oldies – Tuesdays 12:30pm
Class is done standing. Cardiovascular exercise using popular music mostly from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Zumba- Wednesdays 10:00am
Dance & aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indoor Walking - Daily in the Morning 9:15a – 9:45am
Afternoons Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:30p 4:15p No RSVP's needed
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FRIENDS 1st Annual Billiards Tournament Fundraiser!!
Wednesday, August 31st
10:30 am
$5.00 per person to enter
Open to all center members * Friends 50/50 * Prize Awards
Satya Agarwal (FRIENDS President)
Ken Peabody (Billiards Club President)
Beginning Monday, August 1st register in the lobby between
10AM-11:30 AM
Monday and Wednesday's.
EXACT CASH ONLY TO REGISTER
Registration closes Monday, August 26- FIRM
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Interested in Bridge Tournaments?
Contact Shikaram Ramananda
ramashikaram@yahoo.com
for more information
We also offer Bridge Lessons!!
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Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services
Meal Program
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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.
Located behind the senior center building.
Lab/Phlebotomy Services:
Tuesdays from 8:00am - 12 Noon walk ins only
Physical Therapy: By appointment 609 497-2230
Primary Care- Dr. Jose C. Vagario By appointment 609 395-2470
Lectures
To Register For Community Education Lectures
Call (888) 897-8979 (Follow the prompts to leave a message if no one answers)
Or register online at: https://www.princetonhcs.org/events?term=south+brunswick
Get Back In The Swing ( Golf) - Thursday, August 11th 2-3pm
Whether you have been golfing for years or are new to the sport, swinging a club can have a serious impact on your body. Join Barbara Kutch, PT, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, who is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, as she provides golf swing assessments and discusses the components of the golf swing, how injuries occur, swing-specific strengthening, flexibility, balance, and warm-up exercises.
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Senior Center General Information
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone #: 732-329-4000 x7670 -- 732-438-0918 (rotary phones)
Website: www.southbrunswicknj.gov (Click Departments, then Senior Center)
Membership: FREE Become a member by filling out a registration form, a Covid-19 Waiver form and show proof of residence and age. If you have a family member living with your for at least 4 months, they are welcome to become a member.
Meals: We are a congregate meal site for Middlesex County. For a delicious hot meal, call Jodi or Mary at 732-329-6171. Lunch served at 11:30 am, Monday to Friday, must be 60+. Please call by noon one day ahead for reservations.
Meals on Wheels: Suggested donation: $2.75. Please call if you need home delivery.
Transportation Department - (Located In The Senior Center)
Bus pass required (50 cents each way). Purchase a $10.00 (or more) pass. Wheelchair Accessible Buses
Reservations are required and should be scheduled no later than 3:45 pm for the next day pick up in order to be brought to the Senior Center, food shopping, weekly trips or on the errand shuttle. Please call for Medical transport with as much notice as possible. This is curb to curb service. AM pick up to come to the senior center and return at 1:30 PM and/or 3:15 PM
To cancel “Same Day Service” call (732)-329-4000 x7363 by 8:30 am; leave a message, provide name, address, phone number, and reason for call. Please see the transportation calendar for details.
Calendar is on top of this page.
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