Welcome to the SRC!

The Senior Resource Center is comprised of caring people responding to societal changes that are challenging our senior citizens and the people who care for them.

Lisa Sibelman, Program Director

Programdirector@srcnj.org

908-879-2202

Please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us so that the surrounding community knows about all of the great things that SRC has to offer!! Let's spread the word!!

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We would like to recognize you during your birthday month!! If you haven't sent in your birthday yet, please let Lisa know and she’ll make note of it.

A message from the former Board President

SRC friends I write to let you know the SRC Board now has a wonderful new Board President: Ken Meyer

Ken has supported the SRC from its inception by volunteering for the Festival of Trees annually. In the early years he drove the truck which ferried supplies back and forth from the church to the Barn, and also delivered the large trees which had been sold. As a lawyer he was extremely helpful to me over the years, advising me as to how best to handle issues which needed a legal understanding. 

Ken did serve on the Board more than 12 years ago but his work and a busy schedule meant it was difficult to attend Board meetings. But now he has retired and is available to the SRC to be the new President. I hope you will welcome him well.

Blessings

Margaret Otterburn+

Every week we offer a variety of exercise classes. Join your friends in movement to help promote a healthy body and brain! Please let us know if you have any suggestions for new classes.

There is a $3 recommended donation per class,

$4 for Piano 1 and Piano 2

Pictured above is our Balance & Bones Class with Dolores, Claire, Pat and Julia that meets every Wednesday at 11:00. We also have another Balance & Bones Class on Wednesdays at 9:30.

The Balance and Bones class, formerly Healthy Bones, is composed of sessions which strive to improve balance, strengthen both bones and muscles and activate mental and emotional balance while practicing relaxation and stress reduction techniques.

Weight bearing, strength training and gravity-resistance procedures are utilized. Ankle and wrist weights are used to add resistance to movement to make the muscles work harder and bones become stronger. It is recommended that first

time participants refrain from using weights for the first two weeks.

Between the exercises in which the muscles have contracted , peer leaders utilize some comedy to give the muscles around the mouth (and belly) a chance to relax. Overall, the exercises and techniques used for Balance and Bones aim to have a calming effect, build confidence and release tension throughout the body.

Sessions are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 A.M and 11:00AM. All are welcome!

Join the walking club

as we meet

IN CALIFON THEN WE'LL WALK ON THE

COLUMBIA TRAIL

Friday, March 22nd at 11:00 a.m.

(weather permitting)

WE'LL BE WALKING ALONG THE TRAIL STARTING AT THE TRAIN STATION IN THE TOWN OF CALIFON

APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES ONE WAY BUT WE CAN

ALWAYS GO FURTHER.

ATTENTION ALL WALKERS:

PLEASE USE THE DIRECTIONS THAT ARE INCLUDED

ON THIS EMAIL. WE DON'T WANT YOU TO GET

LOST AND WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY OUR WALKS

WITH US "STRESS-FREE"

Click Here for Directions

Califon Train Station

(Central Railroad Of New Jersey),

Califon, NJ 07830

Please RSVP by clicking the blue button and emailing us so that we know that you're joining us. ‌



Any questions please call/text

Lisa at 732-589-1478  

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient healing art that is a valuable compliment to conventional medicine. In Jin Shin Jyutsu we use our hands and fingers to promote movement of energy. By holding each finger, we can harmonize our mind, body and spirit. If you want to participate in your own wellness program you can start with your fingers. Just simply holding your fingers helps to strengthen and revitalize you whole body.

Jin Shin Jyutsu:

• Assists in recovering from injury and surgery
• Benefits the process of healing
• Reduces effects of pain, stress & fatigue
• Strengthens the immune system
• Promotes deep & restful sleep
• Enhances harmony, balance & well being

Spring is in the Air!

While showy flowers are the rage in allergy remedy commercials, the reality is that "wind-born" pollen from trees budding is really what is causing allergic symptoms in the spring. There can sometimes be snow on the ground in New Jersey and tree pollen in the air, because tree pollen has been shown to be distributed as far as 500 miles from its source. Each tree needs its species number of "degree days" to know when to bloom & pollinate. A "degree day" is the number of hours above a specified temperature. When we have a gradual end to winter, we tend to have a milder spring allergy season because each type of tree is choosing its best time. 

A few years ago, the most effective allergy medicines were made available without a prescription. These are the newer nasal sprays - Flonase, Sensimist, Rhinocort and Nasacort which are nasal steroids and Astepro which is a nasal antihistamine. These block the allergic reaction to the pollen that causes runny nose, nasal congestion and itching. Similarly, a few of the best eye drops for itchy eye allergies have also been transferred to the drugstore shelf - these are Pataday, Zaditor and Alaway. The best way to treat is to use these medicines daily on a regular basis through allergy season. And to rinse the pollen from your nose it is a great idea to use a Neti pot or saline rinse.

REMINDER: TONIGHT!!OPENING RECEPTION AT 6:00 AT THE ARTRIUM ART GALLERY IN CHESTER

Mark Your Calendars:

Chester Day Celebration

Returns on May 4th!

The once-a-year event is intended to provide an opportunity for all Chester residents - Borough and Township - to celebrate the community. More Information to follow!

Do you have any suggestions for new programs? We would love to hear from you! Click onto the Suggestion Box and email us your thoughts.

Would you like to make a donation to SRC? All you have to do is click on the "Donate Here" green button below and follow the directions. There are 2 options for you to choose from: General Donation or Exercise Class. All donations are very much appreciated and are tax deductible. Your donation (big or small) will enable us to bring more wonderful programs to the Senior Resource Center!