JANUARY 2022 EVENTS & ONGOING PROGRAMS
Senior Center of the Chathams
LINE DANCING – Mondays, starting January 3, 1:30 PM. Want to get some exercise and have fun while you’re doing it? In this class, you’ll learn the steps of line dancing with all kinds of music, not just country. Wear loose clothing and sneakers. You don’t need a partner to participate. Classes are free but you must sign up to participate. Instructor: Linda Hyland.
BEGINNER KNITTING CLASS – Mondays, starting January 10, 1:00 PM. Learn how to knit from Center staffer Carol Eisenhardt. All materials provided. Free class. Sign up is required.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday, January 12, 10:30 AM. Moderated on Zoom and in person at the Center by Phyllis Flemming, former Executive Director of Victorian Garden Adult Day Center, and experienced dementia support group leader. New participants always welcome. Contact Center for Zoom link.
WATERCOLOR BASICS – Thursday, January 13, 10:00 AM. This introduction to watercolor painting covers basics about brushes, paper, techniques, textures, ‘drip tipping,’ and the fundamentals of color and color mixing. No experience necessary. Materials are provided to those who need them; feel free to bring your own if you have them. Students are free to work on their own projects during class. Instructor: Philla Barkhorn. Cost is $7 per person. Must sign up to attend. Sponsored by Brandywine Senior Living at Livingston.
PLAY READING CIRCLE – Tuesday, January 18, 1:00 PM. Have you ever been in a play or wished you could act in one? Now’s your chance to show your inner actor at our second Play Reading Circle. Parts will be assigned, and scripts handed out on the day of the program. Facilitated by Judy French. Must sign up by January 14.
WHIMSICAL WATERCOLOR BOOKMARKS – Thursday, January 20, 10:00 AM. Learn the technique of ‘softening off’ while creating beautiful misty floral paintings that can be cut up and made into bookmarks. The bookmarks can be covered with clear packing tape to make them more permanent – and dressed up with ribbon to make a great gift. Instructor: Philla Barkhorn. Cost is $7 per person. All supplies provided. Sign up is required. Sponsored by Brandywine Senior Living of Livingston.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING – Thursday, January 20, 1:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. Sponsored by Brandywine Senior Living of Livingston.
CLAY ARTS & CHOCOLATE FONDUE DESSERT – Friday, January 21, Noon. Learn how to make a winter themed item out of clay and enjoy some chocolate fondue for dessert. Free event sponsored by Care One Madison and Care One Hanover. Must sign up to participate.
NONFICTION BOOK GROUP – Monday, January 24, 11:00 AM. Call Center for book title.
NUTRITION WORKSHOP – Tuesday, January 25, 12:30 PM – “Food for Thought in the New Year” is the topic, and the class includes making and tasting hummus. Presented by dietician Joyce Lin. Sponsored by Sunrise of Madison. Sign up is required.
FREE PERFORMANCE BY THE NJ INTERGENERATIONAL ORCHESTRA OUTREACH ENSEMBLE – Friday, January 28, 1:00 PM. The NJIO Outreach Ensemble will perform light classical fare along with arrangements from more popular music, playing everything from Handel to the Beatles. This event is free. Sponsored by HomeWell Care Services. Call Center to sign up.
GENTLE EXERCISE CLASSES – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:20 PM. The Gentle Exercise classes sequence is Balance & Flex on Mondays and Thursdays, Chair Yoga on Tuesdays. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Contact Center for fee information and to sign up.
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISE CLASSES – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 AM. The Intermediate Exercise Classes sequence is Balance & Flex on Tuesday, Chair Yoga on Wednesday, and Low Impact Cardio on Friday. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Contact Center for fee information and to sign up.
PICKLEBALL – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 AM. Fee is $20 though March 2022. Game is played in the Municipal Township Gym. Sign up is required.
WRITING WORKSHOP – Tuesdays, 9:45 AM. Grab a pen and paper and join us as the group explores the beauty of writing. This class is for new and returning students and will focus on all genres of writing, including personal memoirs, creative fiction, and poetry. Topics to be covered include character and narrative development, dialogue, plot, and much more. Each week, the group will read a short story or short memoir piece, share written homework assignments, have a lesson about writing techniques, and tackle a brief in-class prompt. No experience needed; just a willingness to learn, laugh, and write! Six-class session meets on Zoom. Instructor: Jenny Tananbaum. Fee is $30 for the session. Must register to participate.
DVD LECTURE SERIES – Tuesdays, 10:30AM starting January 4. The Great Courses series “Ancient Civilizations of North America” will be shown. This series includes 24 lectures, each 30 minutes in length. Three lectures are shown at each session.
MEN’S BASKETBALL – Mondays & Fridays, 10:00 AM-Noon. Call Center to sign up. Fee through March 2022 is $20.
TABLE TENNIS – Five Days a Week, 12:30 PM. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are for experienced players; Tuesdays & Thursdays are for those new to the game or who’d like a lesson. If new or interested in instruction, please call the Center a few days ahead.
MAH JONGG – Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-Noon. Mah Jongg is a stimulating game of strategy that helps people enhance cognitive ability and improve planning, memory, and calculation skills – all while having a lot of fun. If you’re an existing player or a beginner with knowledge of the game who’s looking for a few tips, join this friendly group in a no-pressure environment. All game materials provided. Everyone is welcome!
OPEN BRIDGE PRACTICE – Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-Noon. These sessions are open to those who want to practice playing bridge. Bring some friends and we’ll provide the cards.
THE WOMEN’S CIRCLE – Tuesdays, 1:30 PM. A social discussion group where women get to know one another by talking about issues of the day and topics that interest them.
MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP – Fridays, 10:30 AM A friendly and relaxed gathering of men who engage in lively discussion about current events, have some laughs, and exchange useful information over coffee.
NIFTY KNITTERS – Wednesdays, 1:00 PM. This active and social group gets together to create caps, blankets, and more for donation to local hospitals and veterans’ organizations. They welcome all knitters interested in contributing to their cause.
FREE PAINT – Thursdays, 10:00 AM-Noon. The art room is open for artists to work on their own creations using their own supplies.
MOVIES – Thursdays, 12:30 PM. A movie is shown every Thursday. Call Center for titles. Sponsored by Bradley Funeral Homes.
FOREIGN FILM – Friday, January 14, 12:30PM. A foreign film is shown once a month. Call the Center for this month’s title. Sponsored by Bradley Funeral Homes.
CONNECTIONS SELF DISCOVERY GROUP, Fridays, beginning January 7, 10:30AM. Join this in-person group experience for some learning, fun, self-discovery, and mutual support. The group is facilitated by Claire Solu-Burd, LCSW. Space is limited. Call Center to sign up: 973-635-4565.
THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE CHATHAMS IS LOCATED AT 58 MEYERSVILLE ROAD (LOWER LEVEL), CHATHAM, NJ. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. PHONE: 973.635.4565. CHATHAMSENIORCENTER.ORG. NON-CHATHAM RESIDENTS ALSO WELCOME.
