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
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MAY Is Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month is observed annually every May in the United States. It’s primarily observed to recognize the contributions of past and present older persons to the country, particularly those who defended the country. Each year, Older Americans Month comes along with a different theme, such as Older Americans and the Family (1978), In the New Century … The Future is Aging (2000), Age Strong! Live Long! (2010), and Age My Way (2022). The latter is focused on how older persons can remain in and be involved with their communities.
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Passover begins at sundown
Monday, April 22nd
The SRC Family wishes a you and your family
a Happy & Healthy Passover to all those who celebrate
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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
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SPECIAL CLASSES AT SRC IN MAY
click on the blue buttons to see what's happening
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"COFFEE HOUR" AT SRC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th AT 12:05
following the Balance & Bones Class
"Senior Dental Care -
An Interactive Program"
presented by
Abrams Family Dentistry
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Dr. Steven Abrams, D.M.D.
Dr. Abrams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University where he was nominated for "Who's Who in American Colleges" and "Outstanding Young Men of America." He attended dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, currently known as Rutgers. Dr. Abrams spearheaded cancer research at the Oakridge Tennessee Research Center. He has won the prestigious Sigma XI Research Award, the Stevens Institute of Technology Outstanding Research Award and the Essex County Hospital Center Service Award. Dr. Abrams has a United States Patent on a dental implant device. He is a member of the Mt. Olive Board of Health, serving since 1982.
Dr. Elyse Abrams, D.M.D.
Dr. Elyse Abrams graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Science. During this time she became involved with Operation Smile, traveling to China and the Dominican Republic with a team who performed cleft lip and palate corrective surgeries. Dr. Elyse attended Rutgers School of Dental Medicine earning her D.M.D.. She was selected by Rutgers for an exclusive program where she provided comprehensive dental care to Holocaust survivors. Dr. Abrams was nominated by Rutgers to travel to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota where she delivered dental care for members of the Lakota Sioux Tribe. She has extensive training in digital dental technology. Patient education and autonomy are fundamental aspects to the care she provides. Dr. Elyse will make you feel included in your dental decisions while guiding you with her patience and expertise.
Please let us know that you'll be coming to the May 15th Coffee Hour so that we have an Abrams Family Dentistry Goody Bag for you to take home.
Light refreshments will be served after the program or you can also bring your lunch!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thank you,
Lisa Sibelman
SRC Program Director
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Join the walking club
as we walk at
HACKLEBARNEY PARK
Long Valley/Chester
FRIDAY,
APRIL 26th@ 11:00 AM
(Weather Permitting)
The Black River gorge, woodlands and trails provide a great escape for walkers and anglers. The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through Hacklebarney State Park cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also course their way through this glacial valley feeding the Black River. The Black River gorge provides anglers and hikers a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In the 19th century, this area was an iron ore mine site, but today Hacklebarney is a favorite place for avid anglers and hikers. The gushing river against the grey boulders and dark green hemlocks creates a majestic beauty in any season.
Your choice: you can walk the easy trails and then go to the more difficult ones or walk the loop.
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HEALTH CORNER
BY CATHY SEGAL
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Medicare Prescription Drug
Payment Plan -
you can level-set out-of-pocket
Rx drug co-payments in 2025
Beginning in 2025, the prescription drug law requires all Medicare prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D plans)— including both standalone Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage — to offer Part D enrollees the option to pay out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in the form of capped monthly payments instead of all at once at the pharmacy. This will be helpful for people with Medicare Part D who have high cost sharing earlier in the plan year by spreading out those expenses over the course of the year. While this program is available to anyone with Part D, the government will be developing tools that will help Part D enrollees and their caregivers decide whether the program is right for them, as not all enrollees may benefit from the program. So if you are on an expensive chronic prescription medicine(s) where you reach the catastrophic phase (over $8000) you might consider paying the $2000 maximum earlier in the year or paying monthly $167 for 12 months.
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MONTHLY SRC FIELD TRIP
TO DUKE GARDENS IN HILLSBOROUGH
MAY 31st at 11:00
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
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Community Garden
Rental Plots Available
Chester Township is proud to maintain a 120-plot community garden where residents and others can grow organic vegetables and flowers in a sunny location with a tall fence that keeps out deer. The Chester Community Garden is located at Highlands Ridge Park, 100 North Road, Chester. It is open from early spring until late fall, and gives gardeners access to soil, compost, water, tools, and full sun.
If you are interested in renting and tending a garden plot this season, please send an email to garden@chestertownship.org to get on the list! Plots are available on a first come, first served basis.
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FROM THE CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH
Join Us!
Meet Your Local Artisan Show and Sale
Saturday May 4, 2024 1-5pm
Church of the Messiah
50 Route 24 Chester, NJ
Meet local Artisans and learn about their
crafts in our intimate setting.
Free Admission Open to the Public
Raffle that includes some of the Artisans’ products as well as gift cards to local eateries. Among the talents will be a woodworker, jeweler, soap maker, gift basket maker, weaver, lotion and potion maker, handmade card and candle makers.
Gifts that any mother would appreciate for Mother’s Day!
All proceeds help to support the church’s community outreach programs.
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Prescription Drug
Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 27, 2024 from
10 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. the Chester Police Department will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You may bring in your expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medication to police headquarters for disposal. NO LIQUIDS OR SYRINGES will be accepted.
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Fraudulent operators are sending text messages to some residents requesting payment for unpaid road tolls. If you receive a text claiming you owe an unpaid toll, do not click on any links or provide personal information. Visit the NJCCIC website for additional guidance.
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Tickets on sale now at Chester Theatre Group | | |
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Performances:
May 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8:00 PM
May 5, 12, 19 at 2:00 PM
Featuring:
Ella Bennett as Dr Joan Watson
Celine Dirkes as Sherlock Holmes
Nick Foil as Lestrade/Elliot Monk
Brenna Knight as Irene Adler/Hudson/Drebber
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Atlantic Health 2024 "Giant"
Spring Rummage Sale
(used to be called Somerset Visiting Nurse Rummage Sale)
Fri., May 3 & Sat., May 4: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Sunday, May 5: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location:
Far Hills Fairground, Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ - parking in the field - take Roxiticus down from Mendham/Rt 24 or go down Rt 206, take the turn off for Rt 202 North towards Morristown (Lamington Road) and you will see the fairgrounds on the left
Donations Accepted:
April 6-23: 10:00am – 1:00pm (Monday – Saturday)
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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.
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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!
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