Somerset County Senior Centers Announce July Activities

 

 

The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging have announced the summer 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 Class – Every Thursday, 10:45-11:30

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

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 – Every 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

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 7 – “Let’s Make a Deal” Monty Hall’s 1963 Debut of this Popular Game Show is Recreated (Handbags and Deep Pockets recommended)

July 13 – Trip to Hawaiian Beach Party with Special Appearance from “The Power of Laughter”

July 16 – “Pictures to Go Computer Workshop” Take What You Learned in Digital Photography to the Next Level or Come for an Introduction to Picasa. (Advanced Registration is Required.  Please Call (908)204-3435.)

July 20 – Annual Summer Picnic

July 27 & 28 – “Take Control of Your Health” A Seminar on Working with Chronic Illness (Advanced Registration is Required.  Please Call (908)204-3435.)

 

 

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

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 7 – Chair Side Travel to Holland Video

July 14 – Just Peach Day: Enjoy a Peach Smoothie

July 15, 22 & 29 – Bingo

July 16 – Dance Fever Exercise Class

July 20 – “Probating Your Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and HIPPA” by Somerset County Surrogate Frank Bruno

July 26 – Blueberry Belgian Waffle Luncheon

 

 

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

July 1 – Guess the President, 10:30 – 11:15

July 2 – Craft: Patriotic Pins

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 6 – Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Overview & K-9 Unit Visit

July 7 – Patriotic Sing Along to Celebrate the 4th of July with Don LanGreich, 10:30-11:30

July 8 – Performance by the Bridgewater Roxies, 10:30-11:15

July 9 – What Famous July Birthdays Do You Know Of?

July 9 – Take Control with Exercise, 11:15

July 12 – Musical Performance by Chris & Jess Aggabao

July 13 – Performance by the Hillsborough Rockers and Rockets

July 14 – Name that Tune by Rick Saracino, 10:30-11:15

July 15 – The Stacking Game Tournament, 10:30-11:15

July 16 – Trivia Pursuit

July 19 – Wii Bowling

July 20 – Let’s Help Others That Are Feeling Lonely by Making “Thinking of You” Cards

July 21 – “Living Independently” by Audrey Taffet, Somerset Hills Visiting Nurses Association, 10:30-11:15

July 23 – The Benefits of Blueberries with Blueberry Smoothie Tasting

July 26 – Trivia Plus

July 28 – Dentist Awareness Month with Presentation by Dr. Mele, 10:30-11:15

July 29 – Reminisce About Our Jobs.  What Was Your Least Favorite One?, 10:30-11:15

July 30 – Wheel of Fortune

 

 

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

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 and registration 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

July 1 – Imponderable Questions – Let’s Reminisce, 11:15

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 6 – “Pass the Pigs” Game of Chance

July 8 – Art of the Masters Program: Tempura Paints with Paul Klee, 10:30 (Advanced Registration is Required.  Please Call (609) 466-0846.)

July 9 – Classical Piano Performance by Elbert Gong, Six Time Winner of Prestigious Musical Competitions and Student at Juilliard

July 12 – Bereavement Workshop by Dr. Charleen Aldefer

July 15 – Learn Wii Bowling with Kristi

July 19 – “Celebrating Our Cultures” by Dale L. Ofei-Ayisi, MA, LCSW, Coordinator of Community Services, COPSA Geriatric Services, University of Behavioral Healthcare at UMDNJ

July 22 & 29 – Beginner and Novice Computer Classes with Susan, Beginner: 10:00-11:00 and Novice: 11:00-12:00

July 23 – National Day of the American Cowboy – (Learn About the American Cowboy, Cowboy Trivia)

July 30 – Third Annual Performance by the Dance Factory Tour Group

 

 

 

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 & registration required)

Line Dancing - Every Friday at 9:30

Rummikub – Monday and Thursday

Scrabble, Chinese checkers, chess, Yahtzee, Uno and Quizzle - daily

July 2 – U.S. History Trivia

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 6 – Brain Aerobics

July 16 – Dr. Sharon Joag from East Brunswick Ankle and Foot Care will Cut Toenails and Address Minor Foot Problems (Registration and Medical Insurance Required.)

July 20 – Movie: “Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney”

July 21 – Let’s Make American Flags Using Water Colors

July 22 – God Bless America Party with Entertainment by Gary Morton

July 26 – National Day of the American Cowboy – (Learn About the American Cowboy, Cowboy Trivia)

 

 

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

July 1 & 26 – Video Match Game

July 2 – Play Dominoes, Cards & Uno

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 7 – Exercise

July 8 – Frame Games – Mind Teasing Puzzles

July 9, 16 & 28 – Wii Games (Bowling, Baseball or Tennis)

July 13 – “Probating Your Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and HIPPA” by Somerset County Surrogate Frank Bruno

July 14 – Performance by Entertainer Matt Fishteyn (Piano, Guitar, Many Musical Styles Including Flamenco)

July 15 – Learn to Plant Window-Sill Herbs with Master Gardner, Joe Gyurian

July 20 – Trip to a Baseball Game – Patriots Stadium, Bridgewater

July 21 – Let’s Take a Walk Outside

July 22 – Under the Sea Party

July 23 – Trivia

July 29 – You be the Judge – Try and Solve the Case

July 30 – Play Boggle, Caram & Cards

 

 

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)

Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 11:00

Computer Room – Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, call for availability

Healthy Bones Classes – Every Wednesday & Friday, 10:00-11:00 (Doctor note & registration required)

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

Picket Billiards – First and Third Friday, 1:00 – 3:00

Social Dancing – Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00

The Warrenbrook Game Show – Friday, 10:30

July 2 – Celebrate the 4th of July by Wearing Red, White and Blue

July 5 – Holiday – Center Closed

July 7 – “73 Times Around the Sun with You and Our Earth” - Discussion and Slide Show by Senior Center Member and Professional Photographer Ghanshyam Patel, 10:15

July 9 – Mind Your Mind Memory Class with Adrienne Graubard, 10:30

July 12 – Art of the Masters Program: Tempura Paints with Paul Klee, 10:15 (Advanced Registration Required

July 14 – Free Diabetes Health Screenings by Atlantic Healthcare’s (Overlook Hospital) Mobile Health Center, 10:00-11:30 am (Please call for 10 minute appointments)

July 19 – “The Magic of Mozart, Explore the Overture to The Magic Flute by George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra, 10:30

July 21 – Life is a Picnic in July: Join Us for Picnic Fun and Grilled Burgers, 10:15

July 23 – You Be the Jury Courtroom Mystery – Several court cases will be presented.  You decide if the defendant is innocent or guilty, 10:00

July 26 – “Probating Your Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and HIPPA” by Somerset County Surrogate Frank Bruno, 10:30

July 29 – Putting on the Green at Warrenbrook Golf Course, 10:15 (Weather Permitting. Sneakers or Soft Sole Shoes Only, NO HEELS OF ANY HEIGHT)