The Warrenbrook Senior Center is located on the Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Rd., Warren, NJ and is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Warrenbrook Senior Center is operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. All Somerset County-operated Senior Centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50, for anyone 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meat-based or meatless entrée or a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations prior to 10:00 a.m. the previous business day. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch! As an additional suggestion, why not come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs.
Wednesday Morning and On-Call, Monday through Friday
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Opportunities Help portion and package food for Meals on Wheels clients (9:00 – 10:30 a.m.) We are in need of a regularly scheduled Wednesday volunteer and on-call volunteers who are willing to fill in when the center’s regularly scheduled volunteers are not available. Position requirements: must be able to stand for two hours, wear “provided” hair net and gloves, adhere to safety and Department of Health guidelines (no nail polish, artificial nails or gel nails as they do not meet Department of Health guidelines). A background check will be required. If interested, please call the center at 908-753-9440.
Individual Computer Instruction – Are you intimidated by computers?
Do you know how to email and/or play solitaire on the computer? Do you know how to do a web search? By the end of an 8-week, one-on- one class, you will understand what your grandkids have been trying to explain to you. Please call 908-753-9440 for more information.
Watercolor Paint Class – Monday & Thursday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced artist to meet new people while watercoloring. **Advanced registration required. Please call 908-753-9440 for more information. Openings available in Monday Group.
Oil Painting – Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This is an excellent way to connect with people who have oil painting experience. Advanced registration required. Please call 908-753-9440 for more information.
Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 a.m.
This is peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program for individuals who are at-risk or have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on improving balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required. A doctor’s note is also required prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45. This includes ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed the price is $15. Call Caitlin Witucki at 908-704-6339 for more information.
Billiards Room – Pool table available daily on a drop-in basis, Monday – Friday.
Computer Lab – Call for Availability. Jigsaw Puzzle – Available Monday – Friday. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles together. Lending Library – Available Monday – Friday. Soft covered books available to take home and return when read.
March 1 – Assembling St. Patrick’s Day Table Centerpieces, 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we assemble six St. Patrick’s Day themed table centerpieces and then stay for the brain games and trivia program.
March 1, 8, 22 & 29 – Brain Games and Trivia, 10:30 a.m.
Just as you do physical exercise to tone up the muscles throughout your body, doing word games and puzzles will stimulate different parts of your brain. As a group, we will do several “mind-stimulating” exercise workouts.
March 4 – Housing and Financial Literacy Overview, Sharon Clark, Executive Director, Central Housing Resource Center, 10:30 a.m.
This program is designed to touch on several topics to help participants be aware of fair housing, reasonable accommodations, the importance of good credit, credit scores and debt to income ratio. It will also cover current housing programs, how to avoid scams and protecting yourself from identity theft. The program will end with a review of programs and resources available, such as: energy assistance and weatherization.
March 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Zumba Gold with Angie.
Zumba Gold takes the Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for people age 60 plus, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves. Monday Morning 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $40 for an 8-week session. Monday Afternoon 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. $40 for an 8-week session. Registration required, call 908-753-9440 for more information. Next session begins in June.
March 5 & 12 – Boggle with some “Folk Dancercise,” Rekha Srinivasan, Bharat Nritya Academy, 10:30 a.m.
Before playing Boggle, which is a challenging game that is played using a grid of letters, we will do some Folk Dancercise, the gaiety of folk dancing used as an exercise. Join us as we stimulate the body and the mind.
March 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Chair Yoga with Jillian – Tuesdays – 12:45 p.m.
Open to all levels of practice and abilities. This class incorporates Hatha yoga poses while seated in a chair as well as the option for standing poses to increase bone density, strength and balance. Students learn techniques to help gain flexibility and strength, while being immersed in a relaxing class. Expect lots of gentle stretching to bring movement to joints and muscles. This class is perfect for stress relief and overall well-being. $40 for 8-week session, registration required, call 908-753-9440 for more information. Next session begins in May.
March 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Bridge Group with Ronnie, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Bridge is a mentally challenging card game that offers intellectual and social stimulation. Playing bridge regularly stimulates your brain and helps keep your memory active and your brain alert. Join Ronnie and her group as they play bridge on a weekly basis. New members and beginners welcome (lessons available).
March 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Only, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you are an experienced Mah Jongg player and are looking for another opportunity to play this game of skill, strategy and calculation, then join us on Tuesday afternoons.
March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Tone and Flexibility Exercise Class with Sabina, 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy an energizing class suitable for beginner and intermediate levels. Exercising with Sabina will boost your energy level, reduce stress, and help tone your body by using resistance bands, exercise balls and dance moves. Exercises can be done standing up or sitting down.
March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Zumba Gold with Angie, Wednesday Morning 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold takes the Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for people age 60 plus, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves. $40 for an 8-week session. Registration required, call 908-753-9440 for more information. Next session begins in June.
March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Ballroom Dancing with Art & Fe, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meet new people and make some friends while exercising! Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get and stay in shape. Besides being fun, dancing has many health benefits. Dance can have an incredible impact on overall flexibility, strength, endurance and emotional well-being. Join Art and Fe as they play a variety of Ballroom Dance music.
March 7, 14, 21 & 28 – Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Bingo is more than just an exciting activity. Researchers found that playing Bingo has multiple health benefits. It promotes socialization, strengthens hand-eye coordination which improves listening and short-term memory skills.
March 7, 14 & 28 – Line Dancing with Linda, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Line Dancing is so much fun, it doesn’t seem like exercise! You don’t need a partner and it’s an easy way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. It is suitable for people with limited mobility and is known to improve cardiovascular and muscular strength and improve coordination and balance as you work through the different movements. Line dancing canceled on March 21.
March 11 – Cooking with Herbs, Vanessa Young, Thirsty Radish, 10:30 a.m.
Simple to grow and delicious to taste, herbs have many applications for flavorful cooking. In this workshop we will cover methods for incorporating herbs in delicious and healthy ways in favorite dishes and new recipes. With tips for easy herb gardening, you will learn how to grow and use your own herbs. A kitchen counter or small outside area is all you need to have fresh herbs at your fingertips.
March 12 – Warrenbrook Book Club, Second Tuesday of the Month, 1:30 p.m.
Featured book to be discussed: “In the Garden of the Beasts” by Erik Larson. New Members Welcome! Rescheduled from February 12.
March 15 – Ireland Tidbits and Irish Trivia, 10:30 a.m.
Join us as we have fun stimulating our minds while we learn interesting facts about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. Make an advanced lunch reservation and enjoy Irish music while you dine. Lunch reservations needed by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14.
March 18 – March Merriment, Don Anthony, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy the musical merriment associated with the month of March as Don plays a selection of Irish and Mardi Gras songs. He will also include music from famous singers that were born in March.
March 19 – What’s on MyPlate?
Jennifer Korneski, MPH, Healthy Living Program Coordinator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, 10:30 a.m. Understand the MyPlate food groups, discuss why macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) are important for our bodies, and take a look at fad diets and why they are not nutritionally healthy.
March 25 – A New Year, A New Me: How to Prevent Injuries While Reaching Your Weight Loss Goal
Michael Evangelist, MS, PT, Vice President, Clinical Services, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, 10:30 a.m. We enjoy seeing a renewed effort to get healthy around the New Year and the following months. However, starting a new workout often can lead to injury, which of course means you can’t work out. Instead of slipping into this cycle, this program will offer you tips for getting back in shape slowly and safely, so that your progress can be sustained for the long haul.
March 26 – Coloring Stained Glass “Paper” Sheets with Gwen, 10:30 a.m.
Using Ed Sibbett, Jr.’s floral designs individual stained glass coloring sheets, we will color and create our own larger stained glass window for the center.
March 29 – State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
A counselor will be available to provide FREE help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health benefits. SHIP is a statewide program by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. **Services are available by advanced appointment only and will be available the last Friday of the month. To make an appointment, call 908-704-6319.
