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SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,

Hovione, a Portugal-based pharmaceutical company located on Lake Drive,

will more than double the local company size and number of employees,

adding an additional 30,600 square feet to the existing 24,000 square foot

facility and approximately 60 new jobs to the current workforce of approxi-

mately fifty. This investment is part of the company's strategy to increase

its global development and commercial capacity to meet the increasing demands of Hovione's

customers. The official ground breaking should occur in the first quarter of 2016 and the dou-

bling of capacity is expected to be fully operational in early 2017. Hovione represents for East

Windsor another high-tech, high growth pharmaceutical-related company in keeping with the

Township's Einstein's Alley designation and vision.

Medi-Mart Medical Supplies, tripling the size of their store to approximately 3,000

square feet, has relocated to the Town Center next to Party Fair, on Route 130 South. Medi-

Mart, a family healthcare and medical supply store with over 20 years’ experience, carries

everything from bathroom safety equipment, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, supports and

braces for every body part, blood pressure monitors, diabetic supplies, compression stockings,

wound care products, modular ramps, scooters, seat lift chairs and first aid supplies, just to name

some major medical categories.

New Police Officer Ivis Molina, who fills a police vacancy, graduated from the Mercer

County Police Academy in 2015, Hudson County School of Technology in 2002, and received a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from St. Peter's University in 2014.

Officer Molina is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, and served on active

duty from 2008 to 2012.

East Windsor "Operation Medicine Cabinet" on September 26 collected 109 Pounds of

unused and expired prescription medications. The program provides a secure and legal means to

dispose of these prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces

possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, polls open from 6 am to 8 pm.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov

The East Windsor Senior Center offers mem-

bers a broad range of services including:

• Nutrition program

• Transportation

• Trips and excursions

• Health and wellness screenings

• Educational presentations and seminars

• Fitness classes

• Special events, parties, and entertainment

• Holiday and cultural celebrations

• Resource library

• Socialization

• Recreation activities

• Monthly birthday party

• Bowling league

• Billiards and ping-pong

• Cards and games

• Needleworks Club

• Sheriff’s Office Photo Identification

• Intergenerational programs

• Links to community services

• Information and referrals for federal,

state, and county assistance programs

• SHIP (State Health Insurance Program)

Medicare counseling

• AARP Income Tax Preparation Program

• AARP Smart Driver Course

Karen Theer, Program Coordinator

East Windsor Township Senior Center

40 Lanning Boulevard

East Windsor, NJ 08520

(609) 371-7192 P

(609) 371-7315 F

Email: [email protected]

www.east-windsor.nj.us

Janice S. Mironov, Mayor

Marc Lippman, Deputy Mayor

Hector Duke, Council Member

Alan Rosenberg, Council Member

Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member

Peter V. Yeager, Council Member

John Zoller, Council Member

mailto:[email protected]

Monday, November 30

Yuletide at Winterthur

Wilmington, DE

Generations of holiday celebrations have cre-

ated beautiful Yuletide traditions. The

beauty and inspiration of these traditions

continue today at Winterthur, the 19th cen-

tury, 175-room boyhood home of horticultur-

ist Henry du Pont. Glimpse into Yuletides

past and soak in the holiday spirit as you ex-

plore the wintertime displays, breathtakingly

decorated trees, colorfully dressed rooms,

and exquisite faux food and place settings.

A guided tour will highlight the traditions

early Americans brought with them from

their European homelands, and the various

devices used to light up Christmas trees in

the days before electricity, as well as color

wheels and bubble lights from the mid-20th

century, all used to enrich the holiday experi-

ence.

Bundle up if you wish to also enjoy the short,

narrated, open-air tram ride through the out-

door winter.

Departure time: 8:00 am

Return time: 4:30 pm

Cost: $35 + lunch on your own in their

cafeteria. Deadline to register: November 2

TRIPS

Tuesday, November 10

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York, NY

The Guggenheim Museum is as famous for

its landmark building, Frank Lloyd

Wright’s masterpiece of modern architec-

ture, as it is for its impressive collection of

20th century fine art, which includes works

by Chagall, Degas, Picasso, and Van Gogh,

as well as the largest collection of Kandin-

sky in the U.S. The museum also owns

Peggy Guggenheim’s trove of cubist, surre-

alist, and abstract expressionist works,

along with the Panza di Biumo Collection

of American minimalist and conceptual art

from the 1960s and 1970s. You’ll have

ample time on your own to peruse the on-

going collections and special exhibitions

offered at this internationally renowned art

museum, one of the most significant archi-

tectural icons of the 20th century, which is

devoted to the ever-growing institution of

art of the 20th century and beyond.



Cost: $42 + lunch on your own in their

café. Includes admission and guided tour.

Deadline to register: November 2

Monday, November 23

Akshardham Arts and Cultural Center

Robbinsville, NJ

Spiritual tourism blooms in New Jersey with

the world’s largest Hindu temple. Designed

with Italian marble at an estimated cost of

$18 million, the temple is 134 feet long, and

87 feet wide, comprising 108 pillars, and

three “garbha gruhs” or inner sanctums.

The temple is ornately and intricately carved

from wall to wall and ceiling to floor.

Sculpted idols and figures celebrate the many

epics and legends of the Hindu scriptures.

The complex is a part of the Bochasanwasi

Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan

Sanstha, or BAPS for short, is a worldwide

Hindu socio-spiritual organization in Consul-

tative Status with Economic and Social

Council of the United Nations, and is dedi-

cated to spiritual growth, community service,

peace, and harmony.



Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation


TRIPS

Wednesday, November 18

Resorts Casino Hotel

1133 Boardwalk

Atlantic City, NJ

Resorts Casino Hotel is a luxury ocean-

view hotel and casino offering the best in

gaming, dining, and entertainment on the

Atlantic City boardwalk.

Travel back in time to the Roaring 20’s at

Resorts, which in 1978 became the first

casino hotel in Atlantic City. Adorned in

vibrant, art deco style, the casino features

more than 2,500 slot machines and ex-

hilarating table games in more than

100,000 square feet of casino space.

There is an array of dining options, such

as an all-you-can-eat buffet, Landshark

Bar & Grill, East Wind Express, Margari-

taville, Gallagher’s, Quick Bites Food

Court, and more.



Cost: $25.00

Package: $25.00 Slot Play


Friday, November 13

Menlo Park Mall

Tis the season to shop. The holidays may

still be a month away, but consumers are

already gearing up for the year’s biggest

shopping season.

Menlo Park Mall is a 2-level super-regional

shopping mall located on Route 1 in Edi-

son, featuring Macy's, Nordstrom, Bar-

nes & Noble Booksellers, Benihana, The

Cheesecake Factory, Champps Bar & Res-

taurant, Seasons 52 Fresh Grill, Romano's

Macaroni Grill, IchiUmi Seafood & Sushi

Buffet, Rainforest Cafe, Chipotle, Smash-

burger, Panera Bread, and a variety of spe-

cialty foods in their Food Court.

The mall is clean and safe, and there's

plenty of stores!



Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + lunch

on your own.


TRIPS

Broadway Musical

Wednesday, December 2

Allegiance

Longacre Theatre, New York

Inspired by the true-life experience of its

star, George Takei, Allegiance follows one

family’s extraordinary journey in this untold

American story. A mysterious envelope leads

Sam Kimura (Takei) back 60 years to a time

when he and his sister Kei strive to save their

family from the wrongful imprisonment of

Japanese Americans during World War II.

Sam enlists in the army to prove the Kimu-

ras’ loyalty, but Kei joins draft resisters

fighting for the rights of their people. Their

paths take them from the lush farmlands of

California to the wastelands of Wyoming to

the battlefields of Europe, and their divided

loyalties threaten to tear them apart forever.

But as long-lost memories are unlocked, Sam

finds that it is never too late to forgive and to

recognize the redemptive power of love.


Show time: 2:00 pm

Mezzanine Seating


Cost: $89 + lunch on your own.


MEDICAL & SPEAKERS

Blood Pressure Screening


10:00 am - 10:30 am

Susan Malec, RN, and

Jamie Yates, RN, will take

your blood pressure and share

the results.

Prevalence

• Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, including

8.1 million who don’t know it.

• Another 86 million have prediabetes and are at risk

for developing Type 2 diabetes.

• Nearly 2 million new cases are diagnosed each

year.

• Recent estimates project that as many as one in

three American adults will have diabetes in 2050

unless we take steps to stop diabetes.

The Toll on Health

• People with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to be

hospitalized for a heart attack or stroke.

• Diabetes causes nearly 50% of all cases of kidney

failure.

• More than half of all amputations in adults occur in

people with diabetes.

• More than half a million American adults have ad-

vanced diabetic retinopathy, greatly increasing

their risk for severe vision loss.

• About 60-70 percent of people with diabetes have

mild to severe forms of nerve damage that could

result in pain in the feet or hands, slowed diges-

tion, sexual dysfunction, and other nerve problems.

YOU ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR DIABETES IF

You are overweight.

You are physically inactive.

A parent, brother, or sister has diabetes.

You are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native

American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.

You had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or had

gestational diabetes.

You have high blood pressure.

You have low HDL (good cholesterol).

You have high triglycerides.

Diabetes: What’s My Risk

Monday, November 16 • 10:30 - 11:30 am

Join us for an informative session and learn

how to lower your risks of prediabetes and

Type 2 diabetes, as well as how to reduce

diabetic complications.

The discussion will include topics such as:

your risk for diabetes

how to manage your blood sugar

a balanced diet

counting carbs when you use insulin

moving your muscles

Presented by

Susan Flaster, RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN

Podiatrist

Thursday, November 19

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dr. Horowitz will be here from East

Brunswick Foot and Ankle Center. If you

are experiencing any foot, Achilles, ankle,

arch, or ball problems or need your toe-

nails clipped and would like to see the

doctor, please make an appointment at the

front desk.

Please bring your insurance card.

MEDICAL & SPEAKERS Enjoyment: How to Get More

Out of Life!

Thurs., November 5 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am

For many of us, the goal of life isn’t ulti-

mate wealth, a massive amount of stuff, or

the perfect car. It’s happiness, plain and

simple

Come and learn simple tips that will help

you bring a greater sense of joy into your

daily routine.

Presented by

Steven Guarino

Oaks Integrated Care

Body Fat Analysis


9:00 am - 11:00 am

When trying to build a better physique it is im-

portant to understand body composition and to

be able to track changes. Body composition is

the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass.

Too much fat can lead to health problems like

heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high choles-

terol, and many other serious conditions. By

keeping your body fat within a reasonable

level, you’ll be healthier, feel better, increase

your life expectancy, and reduce your risk of

certain conditions.

If you are just beginning to exercise or if exer-

cise has been part of your daily routine, this is

a good way to measure your progress with our

Futrex analyzer.

Presented by

Joan Mitchell, RN

Sustainability Heroes


10:30 am - 11:30 am

It’s hard to know where to begin to save

energy in your home, reduce, reuse, and

recycle. Sustainability Jersey will share

practical tips and stories about how to re-

duce energy from fossil fuels and waste to

landfills via the three Rs.

You will learn about:

Reducing Energy

Performing a Home Audit

Water Use

Reducing Waste

Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose

Shopping/Food/Paper or Plastic

Transportation

Yards/Composting

Sustainable and Community Investing

Presented by

Diane Landis

Executive Director

Sustainable Princeton

EVENTS Veterans Day Wednesday,

November 11

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We will have a wreath ceremony conducted

by Pastor Lisa Day from First Presbyterian

Church of Hightstown (FPCH), followed by

a patriotic sing-along.

We welcome all military veterans to join us

on Veterans Day as we THANK YOU for

your service.

Refreshments will be served.

Seats are available for the 2-day AARP Smart

Driver Course at the Senior Center on Monday,

November 23, and Wednesday, November 25,

from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. The nation’s

first and largest refresher course, designed specifi-

cally for older drivers, has been updated and re-

designed to incorporate older adult learning strate-

gies and is now easier to follow. There is no test

involved. Most auto insurance companies offer

premium discounts to individuals who complete

the course. It is necessary to attend the entire

class each day to receive a certificate of comple-

tion. The fee for the 2-day course is $15 for

AARP members and $20 for non-AARP mem-

bers. Registration is required. Cash or check pay-

able to AARP. No credit cards.

Thanksgiving Luncheon Thursday, November 12

The East Windsor Senior Center will host a

Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, No-

vember 12, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.

Seniors residents will enjoy a wholesome

nutritious lunch compliments of the Ameri-

cana Diner and Holiday Inn of East

Windsor.

We hope you can join us for this warm,

heartfelt afternoon complete with turkey

and all the trimmings.

Preregistration is required.

AARP Smart Driver Course

"For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

EVENTS Fred Miller

Lectures-in-Song

Friday, November 6

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pianist/singer/lecturer

Fred Miller has spent

the last several decades in many musical

fields, including grand opera, musical

comedy, classical piano, and chamber mu-

sic. Fred Miller considers music to be the

greatest, most profound human expression,

a unique pathway to the deepest reaches

and best parts of the human soul.

This one-hour musical and anecdotal

overview/program will profile Fred

Astaire.

The most ardent superlatives are insuffi-

cient to describe the talents of Fred

Astaire. Even in his lifetime, he was uni-

versally acknowledged not only as film’s

greatest dancer but also as one of its great-

est singing actors. Born in Omaha and ini-

tially partnered with his older sister Adele,

the young duo attained a glamorous star-

dom on both the London and New York

stages that continued thru Adele’s retire-

ment in 1931. Solo for the first time,

young Astaire starred once on Broadway,

then went on to carve his incomparable

niche in Hollywood history over the next

30+ years.

Laugh for the Health of It!

Monday, November 9

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

You will engage in playful laughter exer-

cises and discuss the amazing benefits that

laughter provides for your mind, body, and

spirit. You will also learn how to use

laughter as a strategic and powerful tool in

your personal life. You will be given the

simple practices of good-hearted living to

help prevent the hardening of your atti-

tudes, which will help you live a healthy,

happy, and peaceful life.

This is a fun, informative, and extremely

interactive session. Everyone will feel the

benefits immediately and leave with a

smile, feeling empowered, energized, and

eager to take their lives in a new and excit-

ing direction.

Don’t miss out on the fun, oh, and the

laughter!

Presented by

Sherri Waryasz

Other Happenings

Sophie Scott

Why we laugh


10:30 am - 11:00 am

Did you know that you’re 30 times more

likely to laugh if you’re with somebody

else than if you’re alone? Cognitive neuro-

scientist Sophie Scott shares this and other

surprising facts about laughter in this fast-

paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious

dash through the science of cracking up.

Drop in for a lively discussion! For the first

10 minutes we will watch the video, then

we will have the discussion. Facilitated by

Caryl Schienvar and Ellie Siegel.

Don’t forget to make your

vote count this Election

Day, Tuesday, November

3. The polls are open

from 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to the

family and friends of:

Florence Friedman

Bernice Resnick

Creating Artistic

Designs

Utilizing Basic Art

Skills

Thursdays, November

5, 12, and 19

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Class is free.

Instructor: Marge

Rosen

Get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment.

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 -

December 7.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Pro-

gram (SHIP) provides free help to Medicare

beneficiaries who need assistance with their

health insurance.

The Senior Center has an on-site SHIP coun-

selor available by appointment only on Tues-

day, November 10, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

to help members with Medicare cost, benefits,

and eligibility; prescription drug coverage and

pharmaceutical assistance; selecting supple-

mental policies; dealing with claims; savings

and extra-help programs; appeal filing; and

Medicare fraud.

SHIP counselors provide free, unbiased infor-

mation and assistance.

MEDICARE COUNSELOR

CONDOLENCES

Birthdays are one of the most

memorable events for us.

Please join us for our monthly birthday

celebration on Wed., November 4,

at 12:00 pm.

Discussion Group

Mercer County Surrogate

Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County

Surrogate, will be here on Tuesday,

November 24, from 9:30 am to 11:30

am. To make an appointment to see

her, call (609) 989-6336. She can

provide you with valuable informa-

tion on living wills, probate, trusts,

estates, guardianship, adoptions, and

much more. Feel free to visit the sur-

rogate website at www.nj.gov/

counties/mercer/officials/surrogate to

learn more about the services they

provide.

Surrogate

Seniors in Transition

November 3 - November 24

Tuesday Afternoons

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

This 4-week discussion group is for men

and women who are experiencing life-style

changes and are interested in sharing their

concerns with others in a comfortable and

confidential environment.

Topics include:

• Role of families and expectations of our

children

• Dealing with loss

• Managing life alone; changing marital

status

• Learning to ask for help

• Letting go; acceptance

• Caregiving and the role of the caregiver

• Concerns about children and

grandchildren

• Downsizing; housing options

The group is facilitated by Susan Flaster,

RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN, and Cindy

Kramer, Med, MSW.

Monthly Birthday Party

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Emergency Preparedness Presentation

BOWLING

East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center

529 Route 130 North • East Windsor, NJ

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The monthly bowling league is held on the

third Thursday of every month. It’s never to

late to join! The cost is $5.00 a month.

Have you ever considered joining a bowling

league but didn’t actually do it? Here are

some reasons to reconsider and finally join:

the camaraderie, bowling is fun, it’s inex-

pensive, it’s not time consuming, and it’s an

excellent source of low-level exercise. The

league is for all types of bowlers. If you are

interested in learning how to join our

league, call (609) 448-2258.

The Senior Center will be

closed on Thursday, November

26, and Friday, November 27.

NEWS

Friday, November 20

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sometimes things just go wrong. Are you prepared? In-

crease your odds of success during unforeseen emergen-

cies with these tips on handling critical situations.

Join Lt. James Geary of the East Windsor Office of

Emergency Management Office for this informative ses-

sion explaining ways to stay safe during emergencies.

Refreshments will be served.

Helpful Phone Numbers

Adult Protective Services (609) 989-4346

Catholic Charities (609) 599-1246

Ears for Caregivers (866) 300-3277

East Windsor Township (609) 443-4000

Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare (609) 396-6788

Homecare Assistance Agency (908) 770-9077

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (609) 393-9922

Jewish Family & Children’s Services (609) 987-8100

LIFE St. Francis (609) 599-5357

Meals on Wheels (609) 951-2120

Mercer County Board of Social Services (609) 989-4320

Mercer County Connection (609) 890-9800

Mercer County Consumer Affairs (609) 989-6671

Mercer County Legal Services for the Elderly (609) 695-6249

Mercer County Office on Aging (609) 989-6661

Mercer County Surrogate (609) 989-6336

Mercer County Veteran Services (609) 989-6120

NJ Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 792-8339

NJ EASE (877) 222-3737

NJ Foundation for Aging (609) 421-0206

PAAD, Lifeline & Senior Gold Hotline (800) 792-9745

Ride Provide (609) 452-5140

Route 130 Connection Bus (609) 989-6827

Secure at Home (609) 987-8121

Senior Dental Association (732) 821-9400

Skeet’s Food Pantry (609) 395-0897

TRADE Transportation (609) 530-1972

Tu Amigo Taxi (609) 448-3434

Visiting Angels of Central Mercer County (609) 883-8188

Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (609) 448-0103

Yellow Cab (609) 443-0003

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