Senior Center of the Chathams October 2021
Senior Center of the Chathams
Mixed Media Workshop – Tuesday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. Paint, tear paper, add beads, use hand-made papers, twist, turn, and play to create a scene or floral with real depth. Everyone creates their own favorite image! All supplies included. Fee is $7 per person. Instructor: Lisa Brown, Artist, Art as Therapy. This event is sponsored by Senior Helpers.
Caregiver Support Group – Wednesday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. Moderated on Zoom 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.
Preparing for Senior Care: Understanding Government Health Benefits – Tuesday, October 19, Noon. Join us for a live panel discussion and light lunch. Presented by Michael Willis, Esq., Willis Law Group and Bruce E. Weiner, BEW Financial Solutions. Program made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Deadline to register is Friday, October 15.
Free Blood Pressure Screening – Thursday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by Right at Home, Chatham.
Low Vision Program – Friday, October 22, 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program addresses: an explanation of low vision, typical low vision conditions and how they impact a person’s ability to function; simple, inexpensive adaptive devices and strategies available to help a person function more independently in their home, including education on adjusting lighting/contrast; home safety/fall prevention; programs and services available at the Vision Loss Alliance of NJ. Presenter: Elsa Savoda, Vision Loss Alliance of NJ. Please sign up if interested in attending.
Community Paper Shred Fundraiser – Saturday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – Noon. The Senior Center of the Chathams is holding a paper shred fundraiser at Chatham Middle School, 480 Main Street, Chatham rain or shine. The shred is open to the public; participants do not need to be residents of Chatham. All proceeds will support the programs and services of the non-profit Senior Center. The suggested minimum donation is $5 per grocery bag, $10 per medium cardboard box, and $15 per large trash bag or large storage bin, payable by cash or check. The shred is sponsored by: Aquinas Healthcare and Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
Gentle Exercise Classes – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:20 p.m. The Gentle Exercise class sequence is Balance & Flex on Mondays and Thursdays, Chair Yoga on Tuesdays. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Fee: $8 per class until current session ends on October 8; new session begins the following week. Contact Center to sign up.
Intermediate Exercise Classes – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. The Intermediate Exercise Class sequence is Balance & Flex on Tuesday, Chair Yoga on Wednesday, and Low Impact Cardio on Friday. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Fee: $8 per class until current session ends on October 11; new session begins the following week. Contact Center to sign up.
Writing Workshop – Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. Grab a pen and paper and join us as we explore 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, we 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 and ends October 19. Instructor: Jenny Tananbaum. Fee is $30 for entire session. Must register to participate. Call Center for Zoom link.
Documentary Lecture Series: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Call Center for information about this month’s topic.
Men’s Basketball – Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Call Center to sign up. Fee for September-December is $20.
Pickleball – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Call Center to sign up. Fee for September through December is $20.
Table Tennis – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are for experienced players; Tuesdays & Thursdays are for those new to the game or want a lesson. If interested in instruction, please call the Center a few days ahead.
Bridge – Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sessions are for experienced players and alternate between lessons and duplicate lite. Cost is $7 per class. Instructor: Rick Hartley.
Mah Jongg – Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. All game materials provided.
The Women’s Circle – Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. 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 a.m. A friendly and relaxed gathering of men who engage in lively discussion about current events, some laughs, and exchange useful information.
Nifty Knitters – Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. 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 a.m. – Noon. The art room is open for participants to work on their own creations using their own supplies.
Movies – Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Movies are shown each Thursday. A foreign film is shown one Friday each month. Call the Center for titles.
The Senior Center of the Chathams is located at 58 Meyersvill Road (lower level), Chatham, NJ. Open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reach by phone at 973-635-4565. Visit online at chathamseniorcenter.org. Non-Chatham residents also welcome.
