South Brunswick Senior Center

Office on Aging

Dear Member,

It's hard to believe we are only days away from August!

Recovering from this pandemic has taught us a lot about what most people are interested in in relation to returning to the senior center.

Whether it's billiards, book club, playing chess or challenging the Wii - it's all about being together once again, socializing, connecting, building friendships and creating community. It feels good to belong!

You may not be aware but the Senior Center has a robust pool club and they are always looking for a 'few good men and women'! All levels are welcome! Please note in the August calendar that there are in 'house tournament's' on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM so all four tables will be in use during these time slots. There is a fee to join the pool club, and lots of benefits! Questions? Reach out to Ken Peabody by email or call Gary Harriman at 732 213 3379.

Want to learn to play Bridge? Beginners Bridge Lessons begin on Tuesday, August 3 at 10:00 AM. Please call the office to register 732. 329.4000 x 7670 No Fee

Creativity is good for the soul!

Join Art Lee for repurposing 'stuff' and turning it into art! Limited spaces. Please call the office to register takes place in the art room 732.329.4000 x 7670 No Fee

Senior Advisory Council August 5th at 10:30 AM in Auditorium 2

IN PERSON. Senior Center members are invited to listen and comment or ask questions during the public portion.

The week ahead:

Monday

July 26

10:00 AM Last of the free BINGO session; all are welcome!! Beginning August, bingo will be $1 per session.

10:45 AM Body Sculpting

Tuesday

July 27

BBQ for those who are registered 11:30 -1:30 PM Reichler Park

No programs in the Senior Center today.

NO BollyX

NO Book Club

No Now and Zen

No Repurposing Art

Wednesday

July 28

BBQ Rain Date

10:00 AM Knitting/Crocheting

10:00 AM ZUMBA

10:30 AM Garden Talk in the Garden with Master Gardener, Art Lee

1:30 pm. PM Write Away- all are welcome

2:30 pm PM Podcast 'Weird things hiding underground' listen and discuss

Thursday

July 29

9:15 AM Now and Zen (email JillAnn for virtual link)

10:30 AM What's on your mind? All are welcome

2:00 PM New Member Mingle New and old members welcome!! Hope you can make it!!

Friday

July 30

10:30 AM Body Sculpting

11:30 AM BINGO by phone with Jackie

Fitness Class Descriptions

(Medical Clearance Required)

We would like to help you expedite medical clearance you need to take classes. Please reach out to Jasmine and tell her your physician's name and fax number and she will fax the form to your doctors office. You can reach Jasmine at 732.329.4000 x 7670

Tai Chi

Jimmy Lee

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction, balance and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

BollyX

Benz Benasheer

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

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. BollyX is open to all fitness levels. No dance background needed to take BollyX. Instructor can assist with modifications.

Body Sculpting

With Linda McBride

Mondays at 10:45 AM and Fridays at 10:30 AM

Bring your own weights. Upper body exercises are done seated. Leg exercises are done standing but can be modified for those who need to sit.  Abdominal exercises are done mostly seated. Stretching is done at the end and we finish with a one minute challenge.

Zumba

Linda McBride

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

is 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. Modifications provided.

Now & Zen (no charge)

JillAnn Foxxe

Tuesdays at 11 AM

promotes total body restoration by incorporating a variety of techniques 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.

Fitness classes are $2.00 a class.

Purchase a pass and go to any class you would like. Passes can be purchased in $10 denominations.

If you have credit from before COVID19 you are welcome to use it for a fitness class.

Masks are currently required for programs, activities and classes in the senior center building.

In Search of:

Brand new donations that can be used as BINGO prizes.

Please email JillAnn if youre inspired to clean out a closet!

We are collecting old cell phones. If you would like to drop them off we are happy to ensure they do not go in a land fill and we get a small amount of money in return. Please bring them to the office.

Attention!! Attention!!

If you missed our presentation last week on NJ SAVE please look at the link above and review whether you can save $$$ by applying. One application on-line (or by paper) will screen you for 9 programs!! Beginning on January 1, 2022 the criteria for PAAD has increased by $10,000 which means you might be eligible next year! Apply now and they will hold onto your application if you're not eligible now.

PAAD is just one of the 9programs that can help you!

Reach out to Darlene Dawson to talk about this application and the many programs you may be eligible for. 732.329.4000 x 7676

Thank you!

Best,

Caryl

732.329.4000 x 7682