The Senior Scene
A Newsletter for Old Bridge Senior Citizens
1 Old Bridge Plaza ▪ Old Bridge ▪ New Jersey ▪ 08857
Main Phone: 732-721-5600 ext. 6600 Transportation: 732-721-5600 ext. 6635
Mayor Owen Henry ▪ Diane Amabile, Manager
SUPER BOWL LUNCH &
KARAOKE WITH RANDI RAE!
Who will win Super Bowl XLIX???
Join us for a Kick-Off celebration of
Super Bowl weekend!
Friday, January 30th, 2015
Lunch will be served at 11:30 am.
Choice of: Roast Beef, Italian, Tuna, Grilled Veggie Sub.
Includes: Macaroni salad, pickles, beverage, & Carvel! $7.00 per person - Sign up with Nancy, Anna or Diane.
Cash or check (made to Township of Old Bridge).
Karaoke with Randi Rae will begin at 12:30 pm.
Make sure to wear your favorite team
jersey or hat to be entered into a raffle!
Senior Meal Program
The Senior Center is a congregate meal site for Middlesex County.
If you would like to join your friends in the dining room for a hot meal, please call 732-607-1582 by 9:00am one week prior for a lunch reservation. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 am. A donation of $2.25 is suggested.
Middlesex County also offers vegetarian meals for those who have special dietary needs.
Menus are available at the senior center.
If you are in need of meals on wheels, please call us to make arrangements at 732607-1582.
Old Bridge Senior Center Working Towards Accreditation
2015 will be a busy year for the Old Bridge Senior Center. The center is working towards accreditation. While it is a long and tedious process, the end result will be rewarding. Why get accredited? Accreditation has substantial value for a senior center, as it:*
 Results in national recognition as an accredited Senior Center.
 Provides a written strategic plan.
 Assists in determining outcome measurements.
 Heightens awareness of Senior Center activities to funders, community persons, participants, and families.
 Improves and enhances overall Senior Center operation.
 Highlights best practices.
 Is endorsed by NCOA, National Council on Aging, which has more than 50 years of nonprofit experience with advocacy for the elderly.
It would be an incredible honor if we receive accreditation. In fact, we would become one of only three centers accredited in New Jersey. We will need your help in the coming months—you may see us walking around taking notes and administering short surveys. Your participation will be very useful and greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Old Bridge Senior Center Staff
*“Benefits of Accreditation” from NCOA website.
January 2015
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Veteran Friendly Merchants & Organizations A Middlesex County Veteran’s Service card is available to all Middlesex County veterans who have been honorably discharged and have recorded their DD-214 with the office for safe keeping. This card is a small token of appreciation from the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office in acknowledgment of service rendered to the United States of America and making possible for us to enjoy the freedom that we do.
For a list of businesses and companies that offer a discount to veterans with proof of military service, please visit www.veteranprograms.com for a current, up-to-date list or call the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office at (732) 745-4051
Cards are issued Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office, located at 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Calling All Bakers!
We are getting ready for our Annual Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Friday, February 13th, 2015.
This is a fun community event so make sure to come out and show your support and try some of your friends’ delicious goodies!
If you are a baker and are interested in participating in the bake sale, please sign up in the office with Nancy. It is important that we know what you plan on baking!
See you all there!
January 2015
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Wii Bowling Tournament
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
Tournament begins at 10:30 am. Finals will take place a er lunch.
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Sign up sheet will be located by the TV star ng Tuesday, January 6th, 2015.
Who will come out on top???
WII BOWLING
TOURNAMENT
THURSDAY
JANUARY 8TH
10:30 AM
Come cheer on your friends!
Bingo & Hot Dogs
Friday, January 9th, 2015
Cost is $6. Last day to sign up is Wednesday, January 7th.
Bingo & Pizza
Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Cost is $6. Last day to sign up is Tuesday, January 20th.
Bingo starts at 10:30 am and we will break for lunch at 11:30 am.
Bingo play will resume at 12:15 pm
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Friday, January 2nd, 2015
Let’s welcome 2015 with a
sweet treat! Come mingle
and enjoy some ice cream!
The Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2015.
The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2015.
“Baby It’s Cold Outside”
Winter Awareness Program
By Rita Harris from the VNA Health Group
Thursday, January 15th, 2015 at 10:30 am
Winter is here! Join us to learn common sense methods to keep yourself and your home safe during the cold winter months!
Excel Urgent Care Center Meet & Greet
Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 10:30 am
Come meet the staff of Excel Urgent Care from their new loca on on Route 516 in Old Bridge!
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Achieving harmony and balance in
our hectic lives…
De-stress yourself. Lean guided imagery and crea ve visualiza on techniques to help you cope be er with life’s stressors.
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 10:30 am
Presented by Nadine Roberts
Physical Therapists will be here for Body Alignment
Screenings
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 at 10:15 am
BrightStar Care will be here for a cra ac vity! Bring a photo and come decorate a picture frame!
Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at 10:30 am
Seats are limited. Advance sign up with Nancy is required.
January 2015
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January 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
No Crafts for the month. Get ready for February projects.
Feel free to crochet/knit your own project in the craft room.
Thu
1
Center Closed
Fri
2
12:00 pm Ice Cream Social
No Spanish Class Today
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10:30 am Aerobic Chair Dancing
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10:15 am Gentle Fitness
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10:30 am Yoga
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1:15 pm Walk Aerobics
9
10:00 am Spanish Class @ Library
1:15 pm Zumba
11:15 Red Hat Lunch @ Friendly’s
12:30 pm Line Dancing
10:30 am Wii Tournament
Sign up sheet located by TV
10:30 am Bingo Lunch-Hot Dogs
15
10:30 am VNA Presents: “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Awareness Program
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10:00 am Spanish Class @ Library
Last day to sign for bingo lunch
12
10:30 am Aerobic Chair Dancing
13
10:15 am Gentle Fitness
1:15 pm Zumba
12:30 pm Choral & Bells
14
9:00 am Friends of Seniors Atlantic City - sign with Mary
10:30 am Yoga
10:30 am Excel Urgent Care Center
Meet & Greet
1:15 pm Walk Aerobics
12:30 pm Line Dancing
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20
9:30 am VNA Wellness Appt.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Center Closed
10:15 am Gentle Fitness
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10:00 am Senator Thompson’s 10:30 am RWJ Presents: Mobile Office
Guided Imagery 10:30 am Yoga
Stress Relief Program
12:30 pm Choral & Bells
12:30 pm Line Dancing
Last day to sign for pizza bingo
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10:30 am Aerobic Chair Dancing
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10:15 am Old Bridge Spine & Wellness: Body Alignment 12:30 pm Raritan Bay Med. Ctr.
Blood Pressure Checks
12:30 pm Choral & Bells
1:15 pm Zumba
1:00 pm Gentle Fitness
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10:00 am Spanish Class @ Library
10:30 am Bingo Lunch-Pizza
1:15 pm Walk Aerobics
Last day to Sign for Super Bowl
28
10:30 am Yoga
12:30 pm Line Dancing
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10:30 am Bright Star Home Care
Picture Frame Decorating Advance Sign up w/ Nancy
30
10:00 am Spanish Class @ Library
1:15 pm Walk Aerobics
11:15 am Super Bowl Lunch $7 Karaoke w/ Randi Rae
Advance sign up & payment
Wear Team Shirt or Hat 10:00 am Podiatry by Appt.