Warrenbrook Senior Center November 2023
Warrenbrook Senior Center located at 500 Warrenville Road is one of the six county operated Senior Center. Somerset County residents who are 60 years and older are welcome to participate in any of the programs at Warrenbrook Senior Center. They also provide a choice of 4 different meal choices during lunch that seniors can take advantage of during the weekdays. All the programs are free for the registered members. Please call (908) 753-9440 for more information on how to become member of the Warrenbrook Senior Community.
Below is the highlight of some of the programs available at Warrenbrook Senior Center in November.
November 6, 11 a.m. – Diwali, the “Festival of Lights”, is an ancient Hindu festival and is the biggest and the brightest festival in India. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness. Let’s learn & watch Indian dances performed by our Warrenbrook seniors, try some Indian snacks like “samosas” (made with potatoes), “mathiyas” (a lentil flour/fried food) and sweets brought by our Warrenbrook seniors.
November 8, 11 a.m. – Craft with Parul – Throughout the year we have done many different crafts and some of us missed some crafts because of our other commitments. We are doing a craft day where we will have all the unused crafts from the different craft activities over the course of the year and participants will select a craft they want to do. Selections will be on a first come first serve basis. All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
November 9, 11 a.m. – Veterans Day Trivia – We will play World War II Trivia and then play some missing word patriotic song titles, Veterans Day secret quotes, and solve puzzles.
November 13, 11 a.m. –. WILLS (LSNWJ) – Colleen M. Cunningham, Esq., the Autonomy Team Leader, for Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNWJ) will talk about the importance of creating Wills and other documents and also provide information about where and who to access for help in creating these documents.
November 13, 1:00 p.m. – Breathing techniques for mental wellness – Dr Prabha Srinivas will be teaching some practices that can be used to distract the mind and induce calm during an anxiety episode. A few techniques can be practiced on a regular basis to develop an ongoing awareness of trigger situations and to calm and regulate the nervous system consistently.
November 15, 10:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Screening – A nurse from Atlantic Health will join us and provide free blood pressure screenings. Stop in and check your health. No appointment is necessary.
November 15, 11 a.m. – Music Tribute to the 1950’s and 1960’s with Lorri Woodward. Join Lorri as she performs a variety of songs from the 1950’s and 1960’s with a taste of country as well. Bring your dancing shoes!
November 16, 11 a.m. – Armchair Travels to Peru – Peru! Unearth the secrets of ancient civilizations and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes that have captivated adventurers for centuries. We will be watching Peruvian folk dance, and also watch best places to visit in Peru.
November 17, 11 a.m. – RVCC Dance Ensemble – The performance includes dances created by RVCC faculty, students and guest artists, and exposes the communicative aspects of the art form. It features dancers performing a variety of routines set to a wide range of music and sound accompaniment. The program runs approximately 45 minutes. In addition to dance performances, the program will include improvisations and a Q&A session. The audience will also have a chance to inspire movements that will be incorporated into dance routines.
November 17, 1 p.m. – Physical Therapy Screenings – Nicholas Matthes fromTrinity Rehabilitation Center of Warren will provide 10-minute Physical Therapy Screenings to registered clients. To sign up and for information please call (908) 753-9440
November 20, 11 a.m. – Craft – Ceramic Bisque Heart Photo Frame – Make a memorable masterpiece of a Ceramic bisque photo frame with easel back. Item can be painted and embellished with the materials provided by the center. Pre-registration is required.
November 27, 10:30 a.m. – Signature Analysis by Terry Antoniewicz, a Calligrapher and Graphologist from Anton Expert Handwriting. For law enforcement, financial institutions, and even Queen Elizabeth II, Ms. Antoniewicz has determined psychological characteristics and key personality traits unique to each person. Every downward/upward stroke, line flourish, T cross, and dotted I defines some characteristic unseen by many. In this unique program, Ms. Antoniewicz will look at a signature and analyze key traits as if the letters of your name are speaking to her. So, brush up on your penmanship!
November 29, 11 a.m. – Bringing Vegetable to the Table: A Celebration of the Harvest. Jennifer Korneski, Program Coordinator, Healthy Living at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County from will be doing a presentation on how to reduce food waste at home and will share tips for preserving food to save money and creative leftover recipe ideas.
November 30, 11 a.m. – Decorating the Senior Center for the Holidays – Christmas is right around the corner! We will spend the day decorating the Warrenbrook Senior Center and the Christmas tree.
