Submitted by Gwen Chalker
The 2018 national theme for Older Americans Month is “Engage at Every Age.” This theme emphasizes that you are never to old, or young, to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities. Join us at the Warrenbrook Senior Center as we engage in programs and activities that can enrich our lives.
Warrenbrook Senior Center is located on the Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Rd., Warren, New Jersey. It’s open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 908-753-9440.
The Center offers 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 am 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.
On-Call Meals on Wheels Volunteer Opportunity. Help portion and package food for Meals on Wheels clients (9 to 10:30 a.m.).
We are in need of 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 and gel nails do not meet Department of Health guidelines). A background check will be required. If interested, please call the center.
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 eight-week, one-on-one class, you will understand what your grandkids have been trying to explain to you. Instruction classes
available: Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watercolor Paint Class. Monday & Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced artist to meet new people while watercoloring. Advanced registration required. Openings available in Monday Group.
Oil Painting. Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.
This is an excellent way to connect with people who have oil painting experience. Advanced registration required.
Healthy Bones Exercise Class. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.
Peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility, and posture. Advanced registration is required. Doctor’s note is also required prior to first class and then once every year. Openings available, call Caitlin Witucki at (908) 704-6339 for more information.
Billiards Room. Pool table available daily on a drop-in basis, Monday to Friday.
Carrom Board Game. Available Monday to Friday. “Strike and Pocket” table game of Eastern origin, similar to billiards and table shuffleboard.
Computer Lab. Call for Availability.
Jigsaw Puzzle. Available Monday to Friday.
Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles together.
Lending Library. Available Monday to Friday.
Soft covered books available to take home and return when read.
May 8, 15. Three Part iPhone/iPad Workshop: Get the Most from this Powerful Tool in your Pocket with Maureen Greenbaum, 10 a.m.
At this workshop you will get answers for your questions and explore the benefits of individual iPhone apps such as “Find My Friend,” Google/Apple maps, podcasts, mail, health, camera, calendar, stocks and more. Participants will decide the class direction. Good for beginners and those with some proficiency who are interested in learning skills to make using the iPhone more effective and fun. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad. Advanced registration required. Space is limited.
May 8, 15, 22 and 29. Bridge Group with Ronnie, 1 to 3 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).
May 2, 9, 23 and 30. 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. No class on May 16.
May 9, 16, 23 and 30. Ballroom Dancing with Bice, 1 to 3 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 Bice, who has won several dance competitions, as she plays a variety of Ballroom Dance music.
May 10, 17, 24 and 31 – Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Bingo is more than just an exciting activity. Researchers have found that playing Bingo has multiple health benefits. It promotes socialization, strengthens hand-eye coordination, and takes concentration which improves listening and short-term memory skills.
May 11, 18 and 25. Brains, Games and Hand Bells with Adrienne, 10:30 a.m.
Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new mind-stretching activities like learning music can stimulate the brain and enhance your creative and critical thinking processes? Join Adrienne for some mind-tingling, brain-stumping word games and a fun-filled musical workout using hand bells.
May 8, 15 and 22. Boggle and Word within a Larger Word, 10:30 a.m.
This is a challenging game that is played using a grid of letters, in which attendees search for words that can be constructed from letters of sequentially adjacent letters. Words must be at least three letters long but may not use the same letter on the grid more than once per word. Then look for words within a larger word. Join us as we find as many words as possible.
May 8. Warrenbrook Book Club, First Tuesday of the Month.
Featured book to be discussed: Cartwheels in a Sari by Jayanti Tamm, 1:30 p.m. New Members Welcome!
May 14. “Making 3-D Ornaments with Gwen, 10:30 a.m.
Using a variety of craft media, you will have the opportunity to decorate a large cordstock ornament that can be turned into a 3-D ornament. Preregistration is required by May 10.
May 16. “Walk with Ease Introduction” by Caitlin Witucki, MS, Health Promotion Specialist, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, 10:30 a.m.
Caitlin will introduce this very beneficial, evidence-based program entitled, Walk with Ease. This program was developed by the Arthritis Foundation and has been proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve health among adults with osteoarthritis who have been inactive. This program is also appropriate for individuals who have been inactive for a period of time and are looking for a safe way to reintroduce themselves to exercise. Walk with Ease is a six-week program designed to be delivered in two formats; Instructor-Led Group or Self-Directed Individual. Both formats utilize a step-by-step workbook.
May 21. “Mocktails: Non-Alcoholic Mixology” by Vanessa Young, Thirsty Radish, 10:30 a.m.
Beverages should be flavorful and festive even when they are non-alcoholic. Learn how to make delicious mocktails for parties, holidays, and everyday enjoyment. Discover how to create beautiful, seasonal drinks and find out the interesting stories behind these thirst-quenching treats.
May 22, June 5 and 12. Three Part iPhone/iPad Workshop: Get the Most from this Powerful Tool in your Pocket with Maureen Greenbaum, 10 a.m.
At this workshop you will get answers for your questions and explore the benefits of individual iPhone apps such as “Find My Friend,” Google/Apple maps, podcasts, mail, health, camera, calendar, stocks and more. Participants will decide the class direction. Good for beginners and those with some proficiency who are interested in learning skills to make using the iPhone more effective and fun. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad. Advanced registration required. Space is limited.
May 25. 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 available by advanced appointment only and will be available the last Friday of the month.
May 28. Holiday. Center Closed.
