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SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,

A Permanent Medicine Drop Box has been installed by East Windsor to

provide a secure and convenient option to dispose of unwanted, unused or

expired medications. The permanent medicine drop box is installed in the

lobby of the Police Court Building (80 One Mile Road) and is accessible to

the public on a year round 24/7 basis. The permanent drop box, obtained by Mayor and Council

Members from The American Medicine Chest Challenge, provides residents with a 24/7 option

to dispose of medications in an environmentally responsible manner and to reduce possible

access by unauthorized persons.

The Township is seeking Nominations for the 2016 Township Business Awards

Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts

to improve or contribute to the community. The categories of Township award recognition are

Business Beautification, Community Service, and Community Enhancement. Green and sustain-

able practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy

consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight. Nomination forms are available at

the Municipal Building and on-line at the Township website.

East Windsor Recycling Day is Saturday, October 8 from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Senior

Center. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents. There is a limit of

ten boxes per household, and no commercial drop-offs are permitted. Residents also will be able

to drop off cell phones, fluorescent bulbs and toner cartridges, as well as used electronics, com-

puters, computer equipment and televisions. The East Windsor/Hightstown Lions Club will be

collecting used eye glasses. RISE will have trucks on-site to collect clothing, shoes, blankets,

housewares (plates, mugs and related items) and working household appliances and electronics.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, polls open from 6 am through 8 pm. Vote by

mail ballots are available at the municipal clerk’s office or on-line. This is a Presidential

Election year as well as races for Township Council, Freeholder, Surrogate and Congress, and

it is important to participate in our nation’s democratic election system!

Mayor Janice S. Mironov

The East Windsor Senior Center is dedicated

to helping residents age 60+ reach their full

potential to ensure a lifelong continuum with

a focus on program participation that fosters

a productive life in the community.

The center offers members a broad range of

services, including presentations, classes,

health screenings, lectures, nutrition pro-

gram, trips, special events, activities, and

links to county and state resources. The cen-

ter is open Monday through Friday from 9:00

am until 4:00 pm.

There are many exciting things planned for

the upcoming months and years ahead, build-

ing on the foundation that is already in place,

helping you to stay healthy, vibrant, and en-

tertained.

Join us, make new friends, meet old friends,

and learn how to maintain your health, inde-

pendence, and overall wellness.

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

Peter V. Yeager, Deputy Mayor

Denise Daniels, Council Member

Marc Lippman, Council Member

Alan Rosenberg, Council Member

Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member

John Zoller, Council Member

mailto:[email protected]

TRIPS

Tuesday, October 4

Squabbles

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse

Hampton, NJ

Join us for an exciting day at Hunterdon

Hills Playhouse!

Your day will include motorcoach trans-

portation, sumptuous lunch, unlimited des-

sert buffet, and a fantastic show.

The happy life of a successful young cou-

ple is sometimes complicated by the wife’s

curmudgeon of a father, Abe, who lives

with them. When the husband’s mother,

Mildred, arrives to also stay at the house,

the fireworks start, since Abe and Mildred

can’t stand each other, and the fun be-

gins! One hilarious squabble after another

eventually leads to a heartwarming finale.

Departure time: 9:30 am

Return time: 5:00 pm

Cost: $54.50

Deadline to register: September 26

Thursday, October 13

WaistWatchers The Musical

Forum Theatre

Metuchen, NJ

“Be Prepared to Laugh Off a

Few Pounds!”

Set in Cook’s Women’s Gym and in the

same energetic and fun spirit as Meno-

pause The Musical, WaistWatchers The

Musical! takes a hilarious and light-

hearted look at four women dealing with

food, friendship, love, life, and sex!

Departure time: 12:30 pm


Cost: $38.50 (rear orchestra - rows I, J &

K) + 50¢ cash for transportation

Deadline to register: September 23

Please make checks payable to Playhouse

Productions Inc.

TRIPS

Monday, October 24

Peddler’s Village

Lahaska, PA

Enjoy an autumn day in the rolling hills

of Pennsylvania. Shop, take in the Hal-

loween decorations, and enjoy lunch on

your own at one of the many eateries at

Peddler’s Village.

Nestled in the serene landscape of Bucks

County, Peddler’s Village boasts more

than 70 specialty shops and eight restau-

rants and is filled with charm and breath-

taking decorations. It’s the perfect spot

for holiday shopping!

You will spend a delightful day soaking

up the sun, taking in the beautiful fall

flowers, and seeing the handcrafted scare-

crows, which are judged for competition.



Cost: 50¢ cash for

transportation

Deadline to register:

October 10

Thursday,

October 27

Golden Nugget

Atlantic City, NJ

The Golden Nug-

get Atlantic City,

winner of the AAA Four Diamond award, is

a premier resort destination located on the

Frank S. Farley Marina.

Guests can experience nonstop entertainment

in the nearly 80,000-square-foot casino. The

newly remodeled casino floor features

swanky new carpet, modern columns, light

fixtures, rich fabrics, and hundreds of new

and exciting slot games. The main casino

floor is home to some of players’ favorite

games, including Roulette, Blackjack, Craps,

Texas Hold ‘Em Bonus Poker, 3-Card Poker,

Let It Ride, and Pai Gow Poker.

For nonstop action, guests can head to either

slots or tables, where they can raise the

stakes. From the thrills of Blackjack to the

fun and excitement of the slots, Golden Nug-

get has the hottest games in town.

The buffet at the Golden Nugget offers fresh

incentive choices with live cooking stations

and no portion limits. This is the place you’ll

find whatever you’re in the mood for from

their all-you-can-eat spread on the buffet.



Cost: $25.00

Slot Cash-Back Package:

$25.00 Free Play + $5.00 Food Credit

TRIPS

Myrtle Beach and Charleston,

South Carolina

October 16 - 22, 2016

7 days • 6 nights

$585.00 per person, based on double occupancy

Price includes:

▪ Motorcoach transportation

▪ 6 nights’ lodging, including 4 consecutive nights in the Myrtle Beach area

▪ 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners

▪ Three evening shows: Legends in Concert, Carolina Opry Show at the Calvin Gilmore

Theater, and Alabama Theatre’s ONE The Show

▪ One morning show: Hot Jersey Nights at the Palace Theatre

▪ Guided tour of Charleston, SC

▪ Visit to Broadway at the Beach, an exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment

complex

▪ Admission to amazing Brookgreen Gardens

Medical & Speakers Vision Screening Wednesday, October 26 9:00 am - 11:00 am A representative from the State of New

Jersey, Division of the Blind, will perform

a free basic eye examination and glau-

coma screening.

Podiatrist


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 toenails clipped and would like to

see the doctor, please make an appoint-

ment at the front desk.

Please bring your insurance card.

Blood Pressure

Screening

Wednesday, October 5

10:00 am - 10:30 am

High blood pressure has no symptoms.

Regularly monitoring your blood pressure

will help you discover any problems.

Susan Malec, RN, and Jamie Yates, RN,

will take your blood pressure and share

the results.

Go Nuts for Nuts and Seeds of Life


10:30 am - 11:30 am

Nuts and Seeds are a high energy, dense fuel

source, packed with concentrated protein,

fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and

other nutrients.

They are full of health benefits, from pro-

tecting your heart to helping you lose

weight.

Come and learn the many amazing health

benefits of nuts and seeds and how to add

them to your everyday diet through deli-

cious recipes.

Samples will be given.

Presenter

Mary Ann Yehl, DO

Speakers Reminiscence - The Benefits and Fun


10:30 am - 11:30 am

Reminiscing helps older adults feel hap-

pier and more content with their current

lives by enabling them to connect with

the pleasant memories of their past.

Happy nostalgia positively affects brain

function, stimulating endorphins, sero-

tonin levels, and other neurotransmitters.

Another benefit is creating a bond of

friendship among participants. Many sen-

iors describe the process as therapeutic.

Presenter

Steven Guarino

Oaks Integrated Care

Why A Simple Will Is Not Enough


10:30 am - 11:30 am

There are many misconceptions about ba-

sic estate planning ideas. People believe

that a Will avoids probate (it doesn’t) or

that a Will controls where all of your as-

sets go (it doesn’t). This talk helps dispel

the myths about estate planning that are

out in the public. You will be able to dis-

cuss intelligently the common principles

of estate planning that every person

should know.

Presenter

Victor J. Medina, Esq.

Medina Law Group

Battling Belly Bulge

Thursday, October 6

10:30 am - 11:30 am

This is an entertain-

ing workshop that includes practical tips for

reducing abdominal fat, based on current

research. Emphases are on age-related

health risks of big bellies, the right kind of

exercise to do, nutritional must-dos, the role

of stress and anxiety, and other healthy life-

style strategies.

Presenter

Joan Brame, Ph.D.

Empower Fitness

Diabetes Support

Group

Friday, Oct. 7 and 21

10:30 am - 11:30 am

The group will discuss blood glucose moni-

toring, overview of how to live with diabe-

tes, self-management, how to achieve your

target blood sugar level, proper nutrition,

maintaining a healthy body, and much more!

Get your diabetes questions answered here!

Sue Malec will address your concerns that

pertain to meal planning, exercise, medica-

tions, etc., to help you improve your blood

sugar control.

Facilitated by

Susan Malec, RN

Lecture Arts & Crafts Classic Songs from

Classic Films

Friday, October 14

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Remembering the

films and songs eve-

ryone loves from the 20's through the 60's.

This program includes a brief description

of the movie, the scene, who sang the

song, and other interesting not so well-

known facts. The Jazz Singer, Casablanca,

Swing Time, Shall We Dance, Gold Dig-

gers of 1935, Top Hat, Wizard of Oz, Go-

ing My Way, Calamity Jane, An American

in Paris, Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair

Lady, Hello Dolly, West Side Story, and

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are

some of the films covered. Songs per-

formed are Blue Skies, Lullaby of Broad-

way, Cheek to Cheek, The Way You Look

Tonight, Over the Rainbow, Swinging on a

Star, Dancing in the Dark, Secret Love,

Que Sera Sera, Our Love Is Here to Stay,

Singing in the Rain, High Hopes, All the

Way, The Lady Is a Tramp, Moon River,

The Days of Wine and Roses, The Look of

Love, Raindrops Keep Falling on My

Head, I Can See Clearly Now, and many

more.

Presenter

James Gordon

Pumpkin Flower

Arrangement


1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pumpkins aren’t just

for jack-o-lanterns; you

can turn any pumpkin into a centerpiece.

Easier than carving a pumpkin, just add

some flowers and you’ll have a festive

flower arrangement. Come and learn how

easy it is and take home a fall arrangement.

Instructor

Annie Hopkins

Homemade Fall Wreath Art Project

Tuesday, October 18

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Autumn is here and what better excuse to

make some gorgeous art to decorate your

home?

Instructor

Cheryl Kaplan

Other Happenings Doris Kearns Goodwin:

Lessons from Past

Presidents

Tuesday, October 11

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks

about what we can learn from American

presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and

Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a mov-

ing memory of her own father and of their

shared love of baseball.

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.

Interested in re-evaluating your health and pre-

scription drug coverage? Call for an appointment

with our SHIP counselor, who provides members

with free, objective, confidential, unbiased infor-

mation and assistance.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program

(SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiar-

ies who need assistance with their health insur-

ance.

A SHIP counselor is available by appointment only

on Tuesday, October 4 and October 18, from 11:00

am to 3:00 pm to help members with Medicare

cost, benefits, and eligibility; prescription drug

coverage and pharmaceutical assistance; selecting

supplemental policies; dealing with claims; sav-

ings and extra-help programs; appeal filing; and

Medicare fraud.

Seniors in Transition

Dates:

October 18, 25

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

December 6

Tuesday Afternoons

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This 8-week discussion group is for men

and women who are experiencing life-stage

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.

MEDICARE COUNSELOR

Special Events

Learn Western

Square Dance

Friday, October 7

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

You will learn the individual square dance

calls required to square dance, taught by

square dance caller Betsy Gotta.

It’s very easy to follow, provides a lot of

fun, and is great entertainment and ex-

tremely social.

Everyone is welcome and you don’t need a

partner.

Halloween Trivia

Monday, October 31

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Trivia is a fun form of mental exercise to

keep your mind sharp.

Join us for some trivia, quizzes, games, and

puzzles.

It will reward your reflexes, knowledge,

and competitiveness.

Fun • Prizes • Refreshments

Halloween Party

Friday, October 28

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Entertainment

We are extremely pleased to present the

Bobby & Dennis Duo!

Prizes will be given for the most original,

funniest, and cutest costumes.

There will be great entertainment, enchant-

ing appetizers, party games, and much

more!

Programs

Book Club


10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sharon Galbraith Ryer

of the Hickory Corner

Library will lead a

discussion of Heat &

Light by Jennifer Haigh.

Heat & Light is a story about small-town

life in Pennsylvania, the impact of fracking

and other energy extraction activities, and

the hypocrisy and opportunism on both

sides of the energy debate.

Flipster App


10:30 am - 11:30 am

Read magazines on your tablet or iPhone.

Jennifer will introduce the app called Flip-

ster, which is available through the library.

Flipster provides current and back issues of

20 popular magazines, including Consumer

Reports, Real Simple, Money, Food Net-

work, and so much more!

Presenter

Jennifer Worringer, Senior Librarian

Hickory Corner Library

Women's Friendship Circle

Tuesdays, October 25 - November 29

10:30 am - 11:30 am

This innovative group is devoted to foster-

ing friendships among women as well as

positive activities. The participants come

up with topics and ideas for meaningful in-

volvement in leisure and fun. The group is

facilitated by volunteers, but the themes are

generated by the members. This is not a

therapy but a way to encourage bonding

among women and exploration of ways to

seek social support, which is essential for

the health and welfare of seniors.

Diane Gerofsky, the Mer-

cer County Surrogate,

will be here on Tuesday,

October 25, 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

information on living wills, probate, trusts,

estates, guardianship, adoptions, and much

more. Feel free to visit the surrogate web-

site at www.nj.gov/counties/mercer/

officials/surrogate to learn more about the

services they provide.

Surrogate

http://www.nj.gov/counties/mercer/officials/surrogate

http://www.nj.gov/counties/mercer/officials/surrogate

The Senior Center will be closed on

Monday, October 10,

for Columbus Day.

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 $7.00 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.

Creative Designs

Utilizing Basic

Art Skills

Thursdays

October 6, 13, 20, and 27

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Class is free.

Instructor

Marge Rosen

Monday, October 17

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Coloring relieves stress

and anxiety, trains your

brain to focus on just one

activity, improves fine

motor skills, and is a great social outlet.

“Creativity relieves us of our ego minds and

parks us squarely in the calm of our Spirit.”

-Sonia Choquette

You must sign up at the front desk

to participate in ALL

activities and

programs.

Bits and Pieces

Coloring for Adults

Gary Amster Teresa Knoll Jack Seinfeld

Susan Anderson Barry Kossoff Narendra Shah

Carl Applegate Ruth Larsson Roger Sherman

Barbara Battista Patricia Lawler Cathy Simmons

Orville Bell Annie Lawrence Marian Simmons

Allen Bienstock Ellen Lawson Mariam Sisay

William Blair Phooi Lee Zelda Stollman

Alan Bogoloff Stanford Lee Roswitha Swatton

Mary Brandes Mary Li Susan Tepping

Joanne Brogus Cheryl Lucas Tito Texidor

Rita Burdash Kenneth Luce Geralda Torres

Le Cheng Paula Marmon Dorothy Troutman

Josephine Chiswick Carlton Masters Jim Tsay

Thomas Convery Aloo Mehenti Anita Turkutz

Rosemary Cordella Praful Mehta Betty Vimbor

Jenny Cortes Kamelia Munger Jitendra Vyas

Elizabeth Day Joan Newell Sudhaben Vyas

Priti Desai Nancy Nicosia Candace Woodward-Clough

Shreekant Desai Arthur Palevsky Mei-S Wu

Gail Doran Glenn Palmer Yueyi Zhang

Terry Dougherty Arlene Paparelli

Stephen Eisenstein Jacqueline Parda

Edward Foran Joseph Petillo

Joan Allison Gordon Deena Platizky

John Grieb Edward Platt

Rita Gutfleisch Joyce Ponzio

Harry Jacobi Hedwick Prefach

Chandrakumar Karnik Catherine Reeves

Marcia Kashman Eugene Rouff

Ronnie Katz Barbara Saunders

Pramod Khanna Victoria Schoeb

Bella Klarfeld Florence Seebald

Adult Protective Services (609) 989-4346

Catholic Charities (609) 599-1246

Ears for Caregivers (866) 300-3277

East Windsor Township (609) 443-4000

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 of Mercer County (609) 695-3483

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

Oaks Integrated Care (609) 396-6788

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

Ride Provide (609) 452-5144

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) 530-1971

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

Helpful Phone Numbers

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