Transportation News:
Attention seniors! Please note all transportation changes listed below. Plan your
medical appointments and shopping trips accordingly. We appreciate your
cooperation and understanding.
The following runs will be down on the days listed below:
West (Nick)
Senior Central (Iris)
Monday, March 13th
Friday, March 10th
Tuesday, March 21st
Thursday, March 16th
LH Lighthouse (Nancy)
South Old Bridge (Russ)
Tuesday, March 7th
Monday, March 6th
Wednesday, March 15th
Tuesday, March 14th
Friday, March 31st
Wednesday, March 22nd
Please note that winter weather may also affect transportation services. If
you have any questions regarding transportation, please see or call Terry
at 732-721-5600, ext. 6635.
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Did you know that you can receive our newsletter by email? The newsletter is emailed
out on the same day as the calendar review meeting. If you are interested in receiving
the newsletter by email, please drop off your email address in the office!
You can also stay connected with us by visiting our webpage at
www.oldbridge.com/seniorcenter
Welcome New Members!
The Old Bridge Senior Center would like to take a moment to
welcome our new members. The center has a lot to offer and
we hope you enjoy our Senior Center!
The Old Bridge Senior Center Staff
March 2017
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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Upcoming Casino Trips!
Thursday, March 16 - Caesars, AC
Thursday, April 13 - Caesars, AC
Thursday, May 18 - Caesars, AC
Cost is $30. Advance sign up is required. Please
sign up in the office.
Good Luck!
Please make sure that you arrange for a ride home at the end of the day!
The Senior Center will host two paint classes:
Monday, March 13th at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 31st at 10:30 a.m.
Join art instructor Stacey for a fun, relaxing painting class!
No experience necessary! Space is limited. Keep in mind that you
can only sign up for one date as this is a popular class and we would
like to give everyone the opportunity to take it.
Please sign up in the office.
Sketching with Stacey
We will be hosting two sketch classes this month:
Friday, March 10th at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 24th at 10:30 a.m.
No experience necessary. Space is limited! Keep in mind that you can only
sign up for one date so that everyone can have the opportunity to take
the class. Please sign up in the office.
March 2017
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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Tax Preparation Services
AARP Income Tax Services are available Mondays and
Thursdays
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
For appointments, please see Nancy or call
732-721-5600, ext. 6615.
Please make sure to bring all of the following documents
to your appointment:
 Photo identification
 Social Security Card
 A copy of last year’s return
 All tax-related forms received, such as 1099Rs for
pension or annuities, Society Security 1099, or other
1099s for interests or dividends
 Unemployment compensation statements
 Documentation relating to any tax adjustments or
credits you may be entitled to such as tuition
statements, child and dependent care expenses, real
estate taxes, car tax, mortgage interest, charitable
donations, home energy efficiency item purchases,
and year-end statements from investment accounts.
Join us for our
Intergenerational Reading
program “Reading Buddies” on
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at 10am
as we head to Shepard Elementary School to read
with their 1st grade students.
Space is limited so advance sign up is required! Please see Anna!
Bus will leave at 10:15 and will return in time for lunch.
March 2017
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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Health & Wellness
Seminars
Tuesday, March 7th - 9:30 a.m.
Bingo & Italian Lunch - $7.00
Friday, March 10th
(The last day to sign up is March 8th)
Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical
Center will be here for BP checks. Make
sure to stop by their heart health
information table too!
Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. and
we will break for lunch at
11:30 a.m. Bingo play will
resume at 12:15.
Thursday, March 23rd - 10:30 a.m.
Bingo & Pizza - $7.00
Healthy teeth and gums make it easy for
you to eat well and enjoy good food.
There are a number of problems that can
affect the health of your mouth. Join
RWJUH’s Dr. Kimberly Oo to learn
about daily oral care practices that will
keep your smile bright and happy.
Friday, March 24th - 10:30 a.m.
Stop by for Blood pressure checks and
Blood sugar screenings provided by
Halcyon Pharmacy.
Upcoming Trip
Kentucky Derby - New York Style!
Come and celebrate the derby with your own
hat creations at Li Greci’s Staaten in Staten
Island. Enjoy simulated horse races that you
can wager on for prizes and enjoy the band,
food and comedian - ”Kentucky Style”.
Thursday, May 4th - Cost is $50
Advance sign up is required as space is
limited. Please see Nancy.
March 2017
Friday, March 31st
(The last day to sign up is March 29th)
Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. and
we will break for lunch at
11:30 a.m. Bingo play will
resume at 12:15.
Lunch at Attilio’s!
Join us for lunch at
Attilio’s in
Matawan! They will
be hosting us on
Monday, March
27th, 2017!
They will be offering us a
special $5.50 menu! Please see
Terry to sign up and for meal
choices. You will be paying for
your meal at the restaurant.
Last day to sign up is Thursday,
March 23rd.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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Thursdays Senior Special at
Choices for the $5 lunch include: All American
Burger, Clam Strip Platter, Fishamajig®, Fish and
Chips Platter, the Country Chicken Tenders, Grilled
Cheese, BLT or Turkey Club Melt.
All meals also include a free Happy Ending Sundae!
If you are interested in going out to lunch with your
friends, the bus leaves at 11:20 a.m. on Thursdays. If
you are driving yourself, you can go anytime between
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursdays!
You must show your Old Bridge Senior ID!
Dunkin’ Donuts is now a proud partner of the Old Bridge Senior Center!
Senior Center members can receive a 10% discount simply by showing their
Senior ID. Our yellow Celebrate Life senior center shirt is hanging on their
wall - make sure to check it out next time you go in! This offer is only valid at
the Dunkin’ Donuts on 516 (across from the Senior Center). Enjoy!
March 2017
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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1 Old Bridge Plaza,
Municipal Center
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
732-721-5600 x5033
March 2017
Mon
Tue
Wed
SPRING INTO HEALTH STARTS THIS
MONTH. DON’T FORGET TO GET A STAMP FOR
EVERY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
YOU PARTICIPATE IN. If you see this symbol ♥
next to a program, it is a stamp eligible program.
(30 eligible stamp programs this month)
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9:30 am Red Hats @ Friendly’s
9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
10:30 am Chair Aerobics
Blood Pressure Checks
10:15 am Gentle Fitness
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10:30 am Yoga ♥
9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
12:00 pm Ice Cream Social &
Choral Performance
9:30 am Read Across America @
1:00 pm Move 2 The Groove
♥
Madison Park Elementary School
11:30 am Friendly’s
1:15 pm Zumba ♥
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9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
10:30 am Bingo Lunch
Eggplant Parmesan
10:30 am Yoga ♥
9:30 am Raritan Bay Medical Ctr.
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1:15 pm Walk Aerobics ♥
Thu
1:00 pm Move 2 The Groove ♥
♥
11:30 am Friendly’s
1:15 pm Zumba ♥
10:30 am Sketch Class
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11:00 am St Patrick’s Day Party
w/ DJ Randi Rae
10:30 am Diva & Dudes Practice
12:30 pm Choral Practice
Last day to sign for Bingo Lunch
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9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
10:00 am Intergenerational
Program—Asist Kit
10:30 am Diva & Dudes Practice
10:00 am Senator’s Mobile Office
10:30 am Paint Class
10:30 am Chair Aerobics ♥
1:15 pm Walk Aerobics ♥
12:30 pm Choral Practice
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9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
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10:30 am Chair Aerobics ♥
10:15 am Gentle Fitness
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10:30 am Diva & Dudes Practice
10:30 am Rutgers University
Behavioral Healthcare Program 12:30 pm Choral Practice
10:30 am Yoga ♥
1:00 pm Move 2 The Groove ♥
Please sign with kitchen to order your
corned beef and cabbage lunch.
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10:30 am Yoga ♥
9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
9:30—11:30 am
Halcyon Pharmacy
1:00 pm Move 2 The Groove ♥
10:30 am RWJ Oral Health ♥
11:30 am Friendly’s
BP & Blood Sugar Screenings ♥
10:30 am Sketch Class
1:15 pm Zumba ♥
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9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
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10:30 am Chair Aerobics ♥
10:15 am Gentle Fitness
1:15 pm Walk Aerobics ♥
11:30 am Friendly’s
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1:15 pm Walk Aerobics ♥
11:30 am Lunch at Attilio’s
9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
1:15 pm Zumba ♥
w/ Therapist Danielle Micale ♥
10:30 am Therapy Dogs Visit
9:00 am Atlantic City—Caesar’s
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10:30 am Yoga ♥
9:00 am Income Tax by Appt.
10:00 Reading Buddies @
Shepard Elementary School
1:00 pm Move 2 The Groove ♥
10:30 am Diva & DudesPractice
12:30 pm Choral Practice
Last day to sign for Bingo Lunch
11:30 am Friendly’s
1:15 pm Zumba ♥
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10:30 am Pizza Bingo
10:30 am Paint Class