March for Meals, 2023 Sweethearts, and Calendar of Events

Come Ride Along During March For Meals

You are cordially invited to join SAGE Eldercare during Community Champions Week (March 20-24) as it participates in the 20th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide coming together of local community organizations, businesses, government officials and caring individuals to ensure that homebound and vulnerable older adults are not forgotten. Our volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM to our clients and you would accompany them. To register contact Meals on Wheels Manager, Terry Kaniuk at 908-598-5515.

Make a Senior Smile Donates for Third Year in a Row

Sutton Carpenter is in his second-year managing Make a Senior Smile, having taken over the reins from his older brother, Rowan, who initiated the project three years ago. They began the effort to make a positive impact on the lives of our senior population who were secluded during the pandemic. Creating special care packages with donated items, Sutton utilizes SAGE’s Meals on Wheels network to distribute the packages for Valentine’s Day. He spoke with us regarding the project this year. Read his interview on our website.

Chatham Couple Named SAGE’s “Sweethearts of the Year” for 2023

SAGE Eldercare has named Lucia and Paul Keenan of Chatham “Sweethearts of the Year” for 2023. Each year a “couple” of standout Meals on Wheels volunteers is awarded the Sweetheart honor. Lucia and Paul met working together and were friends for a couple of years before they began dating. The couple began volunteering at SAGE six months ago. “We wanted to volunteer our time to a program that really made a difference for people who may not have companionship,” said Lucia. “Working together as a team to brighten the days of beautiful people has brought us closer,” said Paul. The couple delivers meals in the New Providence area on Fridays. SAGE’s Meals on Wheels program delivers two meals to homebound individuals over 60, along with a watchful eye and a smile, Monday through Friday. SAGE is honoring the Keenan’s as thanks for all they do. “We know” added Lucia, “our help with Sage is making an impact on so many lives and seeing their smiles upon our arrival is so rewarding.” To learn more about becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer, please call 908-273-5554.

Summit Elks give $10,000 and 10 carloads of food donations to Meals on Wheels program

The Summit Elks presented SAGE Eldercare with a $10,000 donation and ran a food drive with their 2700 members for Thanksgiving. They collected canned vegetables and soups, dry pasta and bottled sauce, canned tuna, peanut butter, fruit jam, bottled water, nutrition drinks, and cleaning products. “The Summit Elks delivered over 10 carloads of food pantry items to SAGE Eldercare. These non-perishable food items will allow SAGE to prepare ‘dry bags’ of food for Meals on Wheels participants so they have a stocked pantry of food for the weekend when we don’t deliver hot food or for days when we can’t deliver due to inclement weather.” Said Terry Kaniuk, Volunteer Manager for Meals on Wheels.

Left to Right: Galina Muller, Director of Administration and Finance; Terry Kaniuk, Volunteer Manager for Meals on Wheels program; Rick Wolffe, Exalted Ruler of Summit Elks Lodge 1246; Chris Glacken, meal delivery volunteer.

March Calendar of Events and Seminars

Visit our website to view all the classes and seminars being offered in March and beyond.

Tai Chi every Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Prepare to Care (AARP) on March 15 at 10:30 AM
Navigating Support for Older Adults - a Compass for Caregivers on March 15 at 6:30 PM
Long Term Care, Annuities & Medicaid on March 21 at 2 PM
What’s New with Social Security? 7 Topics to Watch in 2023 on March 30 at 10:30 AM
COMING SOON: Chair Yoga every Thursday at 11AM

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