Princeton, NJ Entertainment Guide Announcement
Somerset County Senior Centers Announce May Activities
The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging announce the May program schedule. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Please call for lunch reservations by 11 a.m. the day before you wish to come. For more information, contact the appropriate centers.
SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER
202 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-3435
Hours: 8:30 to 3:30, Monday through Friday
Bingo – 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month
Bridge – Every Tuesday, 9:30
Computer Lab – Daily, 10:00 – 3:00 (Call for availability)
Healthy Bones Class - Friday, 10:30 (Doctor note and Registration required)
Karaoke – Every Thursday, 10:45 a.m.
Mahjong – 1st & 3rd Tuesday and Every Wednesday, 12:00
Pool Sharks – Pool Table Available Daily, 10:30 –3:30
Senior Flex Class (Upper & Lower Body exercise) – Every Monday, 10:30
Social Dancing – Tuesday, 10:45
Tai Chi – Every Thursday, call to register. Beginners class at 12:00; Intermediate at 1:00
Art Exhibit by Local Artists – Open 9:30 to 3:30
May 3 – Let’s Make Floral Arrangements with the Basking Ridge Garden Club
May 4, 11 & 18 – Let’s Get Walking Club, 1:00 pm
May 5 – 2010 Arthritis Walk Presentation by Nicole Lewis, Arthritis Foundation
May 6 – Journal Writing
May 7 – Mother’s Day Celebration
May 11 – Cognitive Fitness – A PBS Documentary About Brain Stimulation and Memory Retention
May 12 – East Mountain School Craft Project: Origami Spring Flowers
May 13 – “Keeping Your Immune System Strong” by Diane Freeman, All About Health, Morristown
May 14 – Cognifit Activity by Lori Reynolds, Somerset Hills Wellness Center
May 19 – Students From Warren Township Middle School Visit and Reminisce About the Second New York World’s Fair
May 25 – Internationally Acclaimed Classical Guitarist, Giovanni DeChiaro Benefit Concert for the Somerset County Senior Center Activities Fund
May 27 – Senior Olympics – Let the Games Begin
May 28 – Wheel of Fortune, 10:45
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
339 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ
(908) 369-8700
Hours: 9:30 to 2:00, Monday through Friday
Blood Pressure Screening - 3rd Tuesday of Month, 10:30
Caram (East Indian game, similar to billiards) and other games – Every Thursday
Cards – Daily
Exercise - Tuesday and Friday
May 3, 10, 12 & 24 – Let’s Get Walking Club
May 4 – Mother’s Day Celebration
May 5 – Learn About Cinco De Mayo
May 6 – Fresh Herb Day – Enjoy a Healthy Treat!
May 7 – “Laugh Your Way to Health” by Yvette Halpin, Certified Laughter Leader
May 11 – Congressman Lance Mobil Office: Get Answers to Questions on Social Security and Medicare.
May 11 – Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, 11:30 am
May 13 – Loaded Questions
May 14, 21 & 28 – Dance Fever Exercise Class
May 17 – Train Day: Learn About the 1969 Merger of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad
May 18 – Performance by the Hillsborough Rockets and Rockettes
May 19 – “Reducing Stress” by Michele Ten Eyck, Somerset County Treatment Services
May 21 – Buzz Word Game
May 26 – Trip to the Montgomery Senior Center for Internationally Acclaimed Classical Guitarist, Giovanni DeChiaro in Benefit Concert for the Somerset County Senior Centers Activity Fund
May 27 – Pokeno
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
MANVILLE SENIOR CENTER
South Third Ave., Manville, NJ
(908) 526-0175
Hours: 9:00 to 2:30, Monday through Friday
Bingo – Every Wednesday, 11:15
Birthdays – 4th Thursday of Month
Chair Exercise – Every Thursday, 11:15
May 3 & 21 – Wii Bowling, 10:45 – 11:15
May 3 – Wheel of Fortune, 11:15 – 12:00
May 4 – Learn About Mexico and Cinco de Mayo, 11:30
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo: Make a Maraca and a Frame
May 7 – Mother’s Day Celebration – Reminisce About Our Mothers, 11:30
May 10 – Performance by the Spring Hills Assisted Living Handbell Choir
May 11 – The Greatest Generation Event will Feature Special Terracotta Painted Pots with Live Plants made by Local Girl Scout Troop for all clients. Entertainment by Jerry Costaldo, 10:45
May 12 – Sing Patriotic Songs with Don Langreich, Folk Guitarist
May 13 – Let’s Play Checkers
May 14 – Performance by the Franklin Township Swingin, Singin Seniors
May 17 – World Hypertension Day with Blood Pressure Screening and Educational Presentation by Dr. Mubina Shah-Khan and Dr. Mohammed N. Khan, Family Practice Associates, Manville
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MANVILLE SENIOR CENTER – cont’d
May 18 – Taste the Different Varieties of Tea, 11:15 am
May 19 – “The History of Tea” by Nancy Rosa – Mejias, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 10:45 am
May 20 – Congressman Leonard Lance Mobil Office: Get Answers to Questions on Social Security and Medicare.
May 21 – “Sharing Your Home with Someone” by Jennifer Elkowitz and Renee Drell, Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing
May 24 – Journal Writing
May 25 - Wheel of Fortune, 11:15
May 26 – “Healthy Sleep” by Michele Ten Eyck, Somerset County Treatment Services, 10:30-11:15 am
May 28 – Brain Aerobics
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER
356 Skillman Rd, Skillman, NJ
(609) 466-0846
Hours: 10:00 to 2:00, Monday through Friday
Beading - Daily
Bingo – Monday, 11:00
Birthday Celebrations – Last Friday of the Month
Blood Pressure Screening – second Monday of the Month, 9:45
Bridge – Every Monday at 1:00 and Thursday at 10:30
Chinese ESL - Every Monday, 10:15
Healthy Bones Class – Every Wednesday, 10:15 (Doctor note required)
Line Dance with Robbie – Every Friday, 10:15
Dominos – Daily
Pool Table and Cards – Daily
Silver Strength with Linda – Every Monday, 10:15
Walking Idols Club – Every Wednesday, 10:15
Yoga – Tuesday, 10:30, call for schedule
May 3 – “Affordable Housing” by Darlene Stewart, Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing
May 4 – Discussion on Motherhood with Superlatives
May 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Beginner and Novice Computer Classes with Susan, Beginner: 10:00 – 11:00 am and Novice: 11:00 – 12:00 pm
May 7 & 21 – “My Story: Memories in Writing” with Joan Goldstein
May 10 – Health Fair Presented by the Princeton Wellness Center: Age Strong – Live Long, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
May 11 – “Tips for Living Independently as We Age” by Audrey Taffet, Somerset Hills Visiting Nurses Association, 11:15 am
May 13 – Ballet Recital with Miss Ryan’s Toddler Class from the Montgomery Recreation Department
May 17 – Car Fit Driving Program (An Observation/Questionnaire Session to Recommend Vehicle Adjustments to Better Fit the Driver for Increased Comfort/Driving Confidence), by the Princeton Healthcare System (Pre Registration is required. Please call (609)466-0846.)
May 17 – Congressman Lance Mobil Office: Get Answers to Questions on Social Security and Medicare.
May 19 – Bird Feeder Craft with Lindsey from Girl Scout Troop #711
May 24 – Remember When - Musical with Entertainment by Rich Saracino
May 26 – Internationally Acclaimed Classical Guitarist, Giovanni DeChiaro Benefit Concert for the Somerset County Senior Center Activities Fund
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER
625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ
(732) 563-4213
Hours: 9:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday
Bingo – Every Thursday
Caram Board Game – Daily (East Indian game, similar to billiards)
Chair Exercise – Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Crochet Group – Every Friday
Dominos – Daily
Healthy Bones - Monday and Thursday, 1:00 (Doctor note needed)
Line Dancing - Every Friday at 9:30
Rummikub – Monday and Thursday
Scrabble, Chinese checkers, chess, Yahtzee, Uno and Quizzle - daily
May 5 – Chair Volleyball
May 6 – TV Show Trivia
May 7 – Mother’s Day Celebration with Entertainment by the Franklin Township Swingin, Singin Seniors
May 10 – Art of the Masters Program: The Life and Work of John Singer Sargent
May 11 – Eggspressions Trivia – Test Your Egg Smarts
May 12 – “You Be the Judge” – Discussions About Famous Legal Cases
May 20 – Reminiscing About Lessons Mama Taught Me
May 21 – Dr. Sharon Joag from East Brunswick Ankle and Foot Care will Cut Toenails and Address Minor Foot Problems (Registration and Medical Insurance Card Required.)
May 25 – “Sharing Your Home with Someone” by Jennifer Elkowitz and Renee Drell, Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing
May 26 – Movie: “Miss Congeniality”
May 28– “Moving Today” by Erin Toomey, Office on Aging Health Promotion Coordinator
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
RARITAN SENIOR CENTER
Somerset County Annex
614 First Ave., Raritan, NJ
(908) 203-0001
Hours: 10:00 to 3:30, Monday through Friday
Bingo – Every Tuesday
Caram – Daily (East Indian game, similar to billiards)
Cards and Dominos - Daily
Crocheting – Every Wednesday
Pool – available every day
Table Shuffleboard, Rummikub and Air Hockey – Daily
May 4 – “Heart Healthy Living” by Audrey Taffet, Somerset Hills Visiting Nurses Association
May 5 - Exercise
May 6 – “Slice of Life Performance (Improvisational Dramatizations About Issues and Problems Common to Older Americans)” by the Somerset Medical Center Magic Mirror Players
May 7 – Wii Games (Bowling, Baseball or Tennis)
May 10 – Congressman Lance Mobil Office: Get Answers to Questions on Social Security and Medicare.
May 11 – An Evening at the Cotton Club with Live Jazz Entertainment by Gary Morton
May 12, 19 & 26 – Let’s Get Walking Club
May 13 – A Day of Pampering with Somerset County Vo-Tech
May 14 – Mother’s Day Celebration
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RARITAN SENIOR CENTER – cont’d
May 17 – Name That Tune
May 19 - Boggle
May 20 – Art of the Masters Program: The Life and Work of John Singer Sargent
May 21 – Diabetes Trivia
May 24 – Biography Trivia: The Life of Jack LaLanne
May 26 – “Learn About Veteran’s Benefits” by Peter Niemic, Somerset County Veteran’s Affairs Office
May 27 – Video Match
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER
500 Warrenville Rd., Warren, NJ
(908) 753-9440
Hours: 9:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday
Ballroom Dance Instruction – Every Tuesday, 10:30 (Advance registration required)
Bingo – Every Tues. & Thurs., 10:00
Bridge – Tuesday, 1:00
Caram – Daily (East Indian game, similar to billiards)
Card Club – First and Third Friday, 12:30 – 2:30
Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 11:00
Computer Instruction – Every Monday, 9:00 – 2:00 (Call for appointment)
Computer Room – Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, call for availability
Healthy Bones Classes – Every Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 (Doctor note needed)
Lending Library – Open Monday through Friday
Line Dancing – Every Monday, 1:00 – 3:00
Needlework Club – Every Wednesday, 10:00
Oil Painting – Every Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00
Pool Room – Open Daily
Pool Sharks – First and Third Friday, 1:00 – 3:00
Social Dancing – Every Tues & Wed, 1:00 – 3:00
The Warrenbrook Game Show – Friday, 10:30
May 3 – Wii Sports (Let’s Bowl or Play Baseball), 10:30 am
May 4 & 5 – “AARP Defensive Driving Class” by Lois Hockenbury, 12:30-4:30 pm (Registration is required. Please call (908)753-9440.)
May 5 – Strawberry “Taste Testing” Festival, 10:15 am
May 7 – Congressman Lance Mobil Office: Get Answers to Questions on Social Security and Medicare, 10:00-11:30 am
May 10 – “Emergency Preparedness” by Cynthia Kusongbor, MPH, CHES, Somerset County Health Department, 10:30 am
May 12 – “How to Get a Good Night’s Rest” by Rob McCaffry, CRT, Somerset Medical Center, 10:15 am
May 17 – “The Beat of Stars and Stripes” by George Mariner Maull, Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra, 10:30 am
May 19 – “Writing Your Memoirs” by Stella Rose, 10:15 am
May 24 – “Love Ourselves, No Matter What Our Age or Body Tells Us” by Yvette Halpin, Certified Laughter Leader, 10:30 am
May 25 – Trip to the Senior Wellness Center for Internationally Acclaimed Classical Guitarist, Giovanni DeChiaro in Benefit Concert for the Somerset County Senior Centers Activity Fund
May 26 – Celebrate Life Birthday Party with Entertainment by the Keynotes and Warrenbrook Dancers, 10:30 am
May 31 – Holiday – Center Closed
