Raised Gardens Basement Blow Out Sale

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RIDGE OAK, INC. 150 MANCHESTER DRIVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
908/221-0266
FAX: 908/221-0042
www.ridgeoak.org
“The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April day.
When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You’re one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
a cloud come over the sunlit arch,
And wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you’re two months back in
- Robert Frost
the middle of March.”
Basement
Blow Out Sale
We will have a one day sale on Saturday,
April 30th from 9 am - 3 pm,
BASEMENT
ONLY.
There is lots of
“stuff” to sell at
great prices. Bring your
family and friends!
Raised Gardens
April is National Garden Month
There are 16 raised garden
beds behind the maintenance barn available for
Ridge Oak residents.
Residents are responsible
for planting and maintaining their garden during the
season. At the end of the
season you must clean out
your garden.
If you are interested in
planting a garden, sign up by Friday,
April 15th. If there are more than 16
residents interested in a raised garden
bed then there will be a lottery. You will
be notified in writing by the end of the
month if you have been assigned a
garden or if you are on a wait list.
So that everyone has an opportunity to
Membership Details
garden, the lottery gives no preference to
those who have planted beds in previous
years. One garden per household will be
assigned until we see how many beds are
requested and assigned. If you do not
want the assigned bed, then it will be
offered to another resident on the
waiting list.
Regular senior membership is $55 a month;
$660 per year. Residents at Ridge Oak
pay only $5 a month. Payment of $60 for
the full year is due when you join. This is
a substantial savings for our residents.
The YMCA does not offer a monthly
“pay as you go” option, because of the
substantially discounted memberships.
Each year there are unattended gardens.
Electronics
Do not sign up for a garden if you are
going to be traveling this summer or if
you will not be able to do the work. Be
considerate as there are other residents
waiting to have a garden. Think about
sharing your garden with a friend…share
the work, share the produce! Unattended
gardens will be re-assigned to people
waiting!
YMCA and You
Somerset County
has a NEW location
for the drop off of
old electronic
equipment which
can NEVER be put
into the household
trash or dumpsters. Items like computers,
TV’s, printers, book readers, FAX machines, telephones and monitors must be
taken to the following locations:
Many of our residents have taken advan-
tage of the wonderful discount; only $5
a month! We would like to help with
transportation. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Tuesday, April 5th, our bus
will leave at 9 am to drop off interested
residents at the Y. The bus will then
return at about 11 am for pick-up. This is
a pilot program; we will evaluate interest
and use and see how many residents take
advantage of the transportation.
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Weekdays from 7:30 am - 3 pm, North
County Public Works Facility, 2411
Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater or
South County Public Works Garage,
410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough.
Weekend drop offs are limited to South
County Public Works Garage on specific
Saturdays from 8 am – 2 pm; April 2nd,
May 7th, June 4th, August 6th, September
10th, October 1st, November 5th and
December 3rd.
Let’s Aim for 100%
Each year we remind you of the import-
ance of filling out your Medical Fact Sheet.
These sheets are extremely important for
your well-being when you have an emergency and the rescue squad comes to help
you. If you have a Medical Fact Sheet
and it hasn’t been updated in the last
year or two, please take time to do it now.
We have blank sheets in the office.
As a special incentive, in April make an
appointment with Karen or Elaine to
have your Medical Fact Sheet reviewed
and updated and you will get a special
treat AND your name will be put into a
drawing for a $25 VISA gift card! Two
$25 prizes will be awarded. Bring your
updated Medical Fact Sheet to the
office, so we can verify that it contains
ALL your current medications, allergies
and medical conditions. If you need help
filling out the form, Karen will be able to
help you. Don’t delay—do it today!
A New Adoptee
Sadly, our Hearts for Honduras adopted
child Kevin Vasquedano has left school.
Apparently this is not uncommon, as
many families move away in search of a
better life or a child needs to leave
school to make money for their family.
Please keep Kevin and his family in your
prayers.
Our new adopted child is Henrry Vijil.
He is in second grade and wants to be a
mason when he grows up. His father sells
vegetables and his mother is a “maid”.
He has three brothers and his favorite
subject in school is computers and he
loves doing puzzles. Henry’s photo and
his Easter drawing are posted on each
bulletin board so you can see the newest
member of our Ridge Oak family. Please
keep Henry in your thoughts and prayers.
If You See Something,
Say Something
Many of you have complained
about people driving
too fast in the Ridge
Oak complex. If you
see someone
speeding take note
of their license plate
number and report it to the office. We
will follow up accordingly. If you see
someone “dumping” in our dumpsters get
their license plate number! Don’t just
complain—it is not productive. Speak
up, get some details and be part of the
solution.
More Blue Bins
Everyone is doing such a good job
recycling that we have added a 3rd blue
recycling bin next to the dumpsters for
you to dispose of rinsed cans, bottles and
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plastic containers. In July we will have
recycling picked up at dumpsters twice a
week. This is a “good thing” as they say.
Remember, that folded cardboard goes
into the Village 1-11 laundry room
closets, in V12 into the closet behind
the mailboxes and in Villages 1A and
9A behind the bins on the front patio.
Computer Room News
Preserve
Your Visual Memories
The Friends of Bernards Township
Library, in conjunction with Digital
Memory Media (DMM), a Division of
Innovative Document Imaging LLP, will
conduct a digital conversion session at
the library, 32 South Maple Avenue on
Saturday, April 9th from 10 am to noon.
Russ Archer is available to provide
For a fee, you can bring your personal
computer room tutorials to interested
residents on Tuesday, April 5th & 19th
from 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Seats are limited
and sign-up is required. Please Note
the computer
room will be
CLOSED to
other
computer
users during class times.
materials with you to Program Room A
on the lower level of the library to be
dropped off and converted to DVD.
Conversion can be made from video
tapes, slides, photos/negatives, albums,
8 and 16 mm movies, vinyl records,
audio cassettes and reel to reel audio.
DMM professionals will be on hand to
answer all your questions. When the
conversion is completed, you
will be notified of a
date and time to
retrieve your
materials from the library.
Residents Meeting
Monday, April 11th Dr. Bruce Walker,
Optometrist, and Gerald York, Optician
will be at the monthly Residents
Meeting at 10 am to speak about eye
care and eye health. Bring your glasses
because, Gerald York will make any
needed adjustments
and minor repairs
on them.
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Prices are available at Bernards Township
Library, 32 South Maple Avenue,
www.BernardsLibrary.org/Friends. If you
have questions or need additional
information, contact Joan 908-696-0358.
Friends of Bernards Township Library
will be credited 20% of the revenue as a
fundraiser.
Trash Talk
Are you having difficulty
getting your trash and
recycling out to the
dumpster areas? Ridge Oak
offers a “Trash Pick- Up”
service for residents in
need. Bags are supplied
by Ridge Oak and the
cost is $2.50 per pick up. If interested
contact Elaine at the office for an
assessment. This service is limited to
residents who have a prolonged illness or
mobility limitation making trash disposal
too difficult.
Scam Warning
New Jersey Division of Taxation warns
taxpayers to be aware that scammers may
be cloning or spoofing the Division’s call
center number, (609) 292-6400. These
scammers are calling New Jersey citizens
asking if they have filed a New Jersey
personal income tax return.
The Division of Taxation states that it
will never call a taxpayer from this number, nor will its representatives call taxpayers to question if they have submitted
an income tax return.Same with the
IRS. They will NEVER call you at home.
We have had residents report that they
have gotten calls from people claiming
to be IRS agents demanding payments.
Beware and be smart. Do not answer
calls or e-mails from anyone you don’t
know!
Magic Shop
Magic Shop, a full service hair salon
open for men and women, is open on
Fridays. Stop by or call for an appointment with the new stylist, Sabrina. Call
908-221-1222 to make an appointment
to have your hair done and if you need a
ride on the transporter. Residents
are billed for salon
services by the Ridge
Oak office at the end of
each month. Please tip
the stylist after each
service.
From the Executive Director
Bonnie
We do not allow residents to feed the
birds and animals. “Why” you may ask?
Well, we live right next door to the
Great Swamp! It is the perfect natural
habitat and feeding ground for our wildlife friends. While I am not a “bird hater”
as I have recently been called, food (seed
or table food) will attract unwanted
animals like squirrels, raccoons, rats,
mice, deer (carrying tics) and bear!
There are plenty of seeds and insects
for the birds and animals to eat in the
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natural environment that surrounds us.
We do not need to invite them to our
doorway. Get a pair of binoculars and
look around you! There is plenty to see
and enjoy in the trees and in the fields.
Occupancy - Christine,
Patrice & Helen
Income Inclusions - Regular Cash
Contributions & Gifts
Does a family member or
friend not living in your
apartment pay any of your
bills such as rent, electricity,
telephone, cell phone, internet services or television/
cable expenses on a regular
basis? If you answered “yes” to
any of the above, as per HUD, you are
required to report it to Occupancy when
you come in for your annual recertification appointment.
Example: Your son or daughter pay for
your cell phone expense each month.
This would be included as income at
your annual recertification.
Example: A family member not residing
in the apartment gives you $250 a
month for groceries, toiletries and
clothing. You are required to report this
to Occupancy when you come in for
your annual recertification appointment.
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Example: You receive a dental bill for
$2,500. Your son or daughter pays for the
dental bill. You cannot use this as a
medical expense since you did not pay
the bill. Since the $2,500 was used for
medical, it will not be counted as income.
If you are unsure as to whether something
will be be counted as income, please call
the office at 908-221-0266 and speak to
Christine.
From Social Services - Elaine
Dealing with Loneliness
Loneliness can occur in those who have
retired and find themselves at a loss as to
what to do. Here are some suggestions to
cure such loneliness:
Keep busy – Do with eagerness whatever
is in front of you to do: write letters, visit
people, fix something that needs to be
fixed, take up a hobby, become fascinated by everything around you. Keep
busily involved in everything that gets
your attention—soon little things can
grow into big significant projects.
Involve yourself – in community affairs.
Many times when people
retire they find
themselves in a
burned-out condition.
This can set up a person
to be lonely. And, if a
person continues to be a
hermit, there will come a time when an
incurable loneliness will be the order of
the day.
Help others – Look for and strive to cure
the loneliness of someone else—it will
cure your own. There are many people
who need help—find them and help
them.
Avoid escapes – such as day dreaming,
sleeping too much, and watching too
much TV. Dream magnificent goals for
the future and start to bring them about.
Too much sleep can be a powerful escape
mechanism.
Choose to be happy – Fight unhappiness
with a direct attack of the will—choose
to be happy in spite of the circumstances.
Fight depression by talking out your
problems. Join a group, talk to friends, a
counselor, or your pastor, and keep talking until you find yourself maintaining
an attitude of optimism.
Collect good thoughts – inspirational
thoughts, good jokes, meaningful poems,
and literary masterpieces. Read lots of
good books. Collect good thoughts to
share with those around you, and soon
others will search for your
companionship.
Join a social group – visit the Senior
Center regularly and meet new people.
You will find many individuals there who
are involved in social gatherings of
various types.
Commit yourself to
one or more groups
that you find of
interest.
Go to church –
Most churches care for their people and
treat everyone who attends like family.
Loneliness is often caused by wanting
people to do something for us. When we
do things for other people, we are never
lonely. Self-referenced thinking often
leads to a barrenness of spirit that breeds
discontent and loneliness. Think up,
think out, toward people, toward all the
exciting things of life—and avoid
thinking too much about yourself, and
the problem of loneliness will disappear.
Check your
FACT Sheets
Ridge Oak’s website
has a section called
“Good to Know”, which
contains fact sheets about
resources for seniors and other useful
information. We have added four new
fact sheets: Ear & Hearing Care Services,
Dental Care, Eye Care, and Food
Resources & Nutrition. If you have
access to a computer, you can download
and print these sheets. If not, you may
ask for them at the front desk.
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From Wellness Nurse
Karen Ellis RN
VNA of Somerset Hills
Karen will take blood
pressures and discuss any
health concerns with
you on Thursday, April
21st at 12 noon in
Felmeth Hall. Residents are encouraged
to take advantage of this opportunity. If
you need to be seen at home, please call
Karen at the office to schedule a visit.
Spring is here!! Take a Walk!!
Now that the weather is getting nicer, it
is time to get outside and enjoy a walk!
Here are some facts from the CDC:
• Older adults, both male and female, can
benefit from regular physical activity.
• Physical activity need not be strenuous
to achieve health benefits.
• Older adults can obtain significant
health benefits with a moderate amount
of physical activity, preferably daily.
• Because risk of injury increases at high
levels of physical activity, care should be
taken not to engage in excessive amounts
of activity.
• Previously sedentary older adults who
begin physical activity programs should
start with short intervals of moderate
physical activity (5-10 minutes) and
gradually build up to the desired amount.
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• Older adults should consult with a
physician before beginning a new
physical activity program.
Benefits of Physical Activity
• Helps maintain the ability to live
independently and reduces the risk of
falling and fracturing bones.
• Reduces the risk of dying from coronary
heart disease and of developing high blood
pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes.
• Can help reduce blood pressure in
some people with hypertension.
• Helps people with chronic, disabling
conditions improve their stamina and
muscle strength.
• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and
depression and fosters improvements in
mood and feelings of well-being.
• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles,
and joints.
• Helps control joint swelling and pain
associated with arthritis.
Luckily for us here at Ridge Oak our
community setting is ideal for walking!
Whether you take part in our planned
walking activities or go at your own
pace, get out, enjoy the spring weather
and walk!
From Supportive Housing
Jill
Spring is here! Hurray! If you’ve been
stuck in your apartment all winter, come
up and join us for dinner. Meet your
neighbors, make new friends and enjoy
the comfort and camaraderie at Felmeth
Hall for your meal. If you require a ride,
let us know. We will pick you up with
the transporter. Just be ready and outside
by 4:30 pm as sometimes we have many
residents requiring rides.
Please call the office if you are ill and
plan NOT to attend a meal; otherwise,
we will set a place for you at the table.
Likewise, when you call to set your dates
for monthly meals, write them down so
you will remember.
A great big “Thank You” to our Galley
Girl and resident, Maryanne Moreck,
who is retiring from the kitchen at the
end of March after almost 9 years of
service. She will truly be missed. Please
welcome our new additions to the
kitchen staff, Netta Andolino from
Village 5 and Wayne Lambert from
Village 1. If you need more information
about our meal or housekeeping program,
please call Jill in the office.
MEAL NOTES FOR APRIL
Wednesday, April 6th – Join us for tasty
and sweet Coconut Shrimp at 5 pm in
Felmeth Hall. It’s also “Raffle Nite”! You
never know what we will give away!
Thursday, April 7th – Join us for Dinner
at 5 pm in Felmeth Hall for Kielbasa
w/Apples n’Kraut. This is always a tasty
meal that all our residents love.
Friday, April 8th – “Breakfast for Dinner”
special of eggs served
with sausages at 5 pm
in Felmeth Hall.
Tuesday, April 12th
KINGS Breaded Panko
Tilapia. Join us for this popular meal at
5 pm in Felmeth Hall.
Wednesday, April 13th – BIRTHDAY
DINNER – Chicken Parmesan is our star
meal at 5 pm in Felmeth Hall. Celebrate
with friends and neighbors while enjoying
a delicious meal and singing Happy
Birthday! Enjoy Vanilla Cake with
Cannoli Filling and Vanilla Icing.
Thursday, April 14th – Come join us at
5 pm for a “Family Style” meal of
Cavatelli and Broccoli. Gather up your
friends and “pass around the bowl”!
Tuesday, April 19th – Asian Delite
Restaurant will serve a hot pot of
Wonton Soup along with Shrimp and
Broccoli at 5 pm in Felmeth Hall.
Top off the meal with their tasty
Almond Cookies!
Tuesday, April
26th – LUNCH
will be served
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at 12 pm in Felmeth Hall due to this
evening’s “Pingry Prom” Activity.
Wednesday, April 27th – Moist,
Delicious Rotisserie Chicken is on the
menu at 5 pm in Felmeth Hall. Another
“Ridge Oak” Raffle will be up for grabs!
Thursday, April 28th – LUNCH – Join
us at 12 pm in Felmeth Hall for a mouthwatering Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Plan Ahead All You Birthday Babies –
Our May Birthday Dinner will be on
Wednesday, May 18th at 5 pm in
Felmeth Hall. We will serve Tortellini
Alfredo with Grilled
Chicken and a Vanilla
Cake w/Banana Cream
Filling and Chocolate
Icing. Join us in
celebration!
Housekeeping
Spring is here! Get out the cobwebs and
call for a spring cleaning! Our wonderful
housekeepers, Gladys and Jaimita, will
give your apartment a good once over.
Please remember that if you have a
housecleaning appointment
and cancel LESS THAN
24 hours prior, you WILL BE
charged for the service unless
it is an EMERGENCY.
If you have questions,
please call Jill in the
office.
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Care Fund
Care Fund was established with donations
from sponsor churches, local organizations,
residents and their families in order to
help Ridge Oak residents remain independent. Care Fund subsidizes meals,
personal care, Adult Day Care Services,
and Persys Medical Alert Systems. No
Care Fund dollars are used for parties,
recreation events, or administrative
expenses! Many thanks to the people
who have made recent donations to the
Care Fund.
PERSYS Units
PERSYS (Personal Emergency Response
System) is an electronic device that lets
you summon help in an emergency. The
transmitter is worn around the neck or
wrist and sends a signal to the telephone.
When emergency help is needed, the
PERSYS user presses the button and
rescue squad, police and emergency
phone numbers are called. Units are
monitored by an alarm company. Our
units are owned by Ridge Oak, and
residents are billed for monitoring.
PERSYS units have truly been
“lifesavers” for those
who have had an
emergency and
cannot reach the
phone. Maintenance
staff is responsible for installing and
testing units. If you want to sign up for
this medical alert service, call Elaine at
the office to process the paperwork.
Units will be tested on Thursday, May
26th. If you will not be home, please
leave your pendant out so it can be
tested. It is important that all units are
working properly in case of emergency.
PERSYS bills are sent out quarterly.
Church Schedule
Our Sunday bus driver, Chris, makes
several runs on Sunday mornings to
accommodate local church services.
Stand out on Manchester Drive and the
bus will pick you up as it passes. Village
12 residents are picked up after
Manchester Drive residents.
• 8:30 am for the 9 am service at St.
James Roman Catholic Church
• 8:30 am for the 9 am service at
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church
• 8:30 am for the 9:15 am Traditional
Service at Liberty Corner Presbyterian
Church
• 9 am for the 9:30 am
service at Bishop Janes
United Methodist
Church
Bernards Township Mall
Shopping Trips
Bernards Township Parks & Recreation
Department runs a shopping bus weekly.
There is no charge, but sign-up is required by calling Ruth at 908-204-4616.
The bus will pick up at Felmeth Hall and
V12 between 9 and 10 am. The Recreation Department staff will let you know
what time when you register. Note that
reservations for the bus must be made by
1 pm on the day prior to scheduled trip.
Ridge Oak Shopping Routes
When you see “Bernardsville” in the
ACORNS calendar, that means the
shopping bus is traveling to that area.
The following is a list of each area and
shopping stops we offer. When you see
the name of the “area” on the calendar
you will know where we go!
Stirling & Gillette - Shop Rite, Walgreens,
TJ Max, Home Goods, Kings
Bernardsville - Kings, Shop Rite, Rite
Aid, PNC Bank, Burger King
Bedminster - Kings, Chinese Restaurant,
Pizzeria, Stone Cold Creamery
New Providence - Farmers Market,
Pizzeria, Café, Chinese Restaurant, Post
Office
Lyons - Stop & Shop, Rite Aid, PNC
Bank, Dunkin Donuts, Chinese Food,
Pizzeria
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MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
- Pingry Prom
Thursday, April 28th
for Ridge Oak Activities
Dutch Country Farmers Market
Wednesday, May 4th - In the Mood
Sunday, April 3rd
Saturday, May 7th
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Kentucky Derby Day
Tuesday, April 5th
Sign-up Clarification
Miss Fisher Mysteries
Wednesdays - Walk in a Park
Thursday, April 7th - Lunch & Learn
Fridays - Recorder Club
Sunday, April 10th
Sunday Afternoon Fun
Monday, April 11th
Residents Meeting & Magic Shop
Open House
Tuesday, April 12th - Brain Games
Thursday, April 14th
Unique Shopping
Sunday, April 17th
NBC - 60 Years of Broadcasting
Tuesday, April 19th
Armchair Traveler
Friday, April 22nd - Senior Club
Saturday, April 23rd - Bunco
Monday, April 25th - Color My World
Tuesday, April 26th - Movie Matinee
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Tuesday, April 26th
• No sign-ups will be taken before the
1st of the month.
• If there is a cost for an activity or trip,
your name will NOT be placed on the
list until payment is received.
• All tickets are non-refundable unless
otherwise specified.
• If you have questions, please speak to
Corey, Susan or Connie.
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Sunday, April 3rd, the St. James Men of
Charity will serve a pancake breakfast to
Ridge Oak residents. Enjoy pancakes,
sausage, bacon and fruit. The doors open
at 8 am and breakfast will be served
continuously until 10:30 am. This is
“dine-in” only,
no deliveries.
You can enjoy
breakfast before
you go to church
or afterwards.
There is no charge but sign-up is
required so that they know how many
to prepare for.
Miss Fisher’s Murder
Mysteries
Tuesday, April 5th, join us for an
episode of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
at 1 pm. Sign-up is required.
Miss Fisher, a private detective in the
1920’s Melbourne, has a knack for being
in the right place at the right time and
in exquisite fashion. Aided by her maid,
they venture from the city’s mansions to
its brothels, gaining admirers and
enemies along the way.
Walk in a Park
Weather permitting,
starting Wednesday,
April 6th, the bus will
leave at 9:45 am for a
Walk in a Park.
Bring a bottle
of water. Wear
comfortable shoes and clothes. Sign-up
is required.
Lunch & Learn
What is the Mediterranean Diet that
everyone is talking about? Join us on
Thursday, April 7th. Cheryl Komline
from the Health Department will
explain the popular diet and offer a
tasting. Bring a brown bag lunch and
join us at 12:30 pm. Sign-up is required.
Recorder Club
Karen Johnson, our wonderful Hand
Chime instructor, will start a Recorder
Group on Friday, April 8th at 10 am
in V12.
Sunday Afternoon Social
Sunday, April 10th at 2 pm is another
opportunity for you to get out of your
apartment and have fun with your
friends and neighbors or to meet new
people!
Magic Shop Open House
Please join us for the Magic Shop Open
House on Monday, April 11th at 11 am
in the RB Boye Community Room at
Felmeth Hall. Come and meet Sabrina
our new stylist who will be “Sharing
Magic Shop Magic” with you. There will
be refreshments, raffles and more. Signup is required.
Brain Games
A twist on Brain Games …Hablas
Espanol?
Would you like to refresh your high
school Spanish or learn a little Spanish?
Learning a new language is good for
brain health. On Tuesday, April 12th,
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at 1 pm, several of our
residents will share
their native language
with us. Sign-up is
required.
Unique Shopping
Thursday, April 14th, the bus will leave
at 11:30 am for South Plainfield. There
you will be able to shop at Unique, Odd
Lots, and Shoppers World and still have
time to lunch at Wendy’s or the Flaming
Grill. Sign-up is required.
NBC - 60/75 Years
of Broadcasting
Sunday, April 17th at 1 pm, we will
see 60 years of NBC Broadcasting, a look
at some of your favorite shows. Light
refreshments will be served. Sign-up is
required.
Armchair Traveler
Sit back and relax as we travel to Alaska
with Bob Boye on Tuesday, April 19th
at 1:30 pm. Sign-up is required. The
United States purchased Alaska from
the Russian Empire on March
30, 1867, for 7.2 million US
dollars at approximately
two cents per acre. The
area went through
several administrative
changes before
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becoming organized as a territory on May
11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th
state of the US on January 3, 1959.
Senior Club
Lauren Campo has organized a club
called Senior Club. On Friday, April
22nd, the girls will bring the ‘Club program’ to V12 at 3 pm. Come see what it’s
all about. Don’t worry, you’ll be done
before dinner! The transporter will be
available. Sign-up is required.
Bunco
Bunco will be played at 1 pm
on Saturday, April 23rd.
To play, you will need $3
and a smile! This is
open to everyone, men
and ladies, no experience needed.
Sign-up is required.
Color My World
Monday, April 25th at 2 pm, Connie
will have all of the needed supplies
available for an adult ‘coloring session’.
Feel free to bring your own supplies or
use ours! Sign-up is required.
Movie Matinee
Tuesday, April 26th the movie Brooklyn
will be shown at 2 pm. After emigrating
from Ireland, Eilis Lacey readily adapts to
the vastly different
New York City, where
she falls for a young
Italian. But when tragedy
pulls her back to her hometown,
she finds her loyalties divided between
two nations—and two men.
Pingry
Dinner Dance
Put on your dancing shoes and join us
on Tuesday, April 26 as we travel in style
to the Pingry Intergenerational Dinner
Dance. You can dance or just enjoy the
music, the dinner and the talented young
people. A bus will pick us up at 5:15 pm
and bring us back to Ridge Oak at about
8:30 pm. There is no charge but sign-up
is required.
Dutch County
Farmers Market
Thursday, April 28th, the bus will leave
at 11:30 am for the Farmers Market in
Flemington. You will have time to eat in
the market and also visit the Dollar Store
next door. Sign-up is required.
Each Thursday, Friday & Saturday the
market is bustling with a variety of Amish
vendors bringing you a wonderful blend
of fresh delicious foods as well as foods
unique to the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside of Lancaster County. Complete
with a Butcher Shop, Seafood Market,
Bakery, Cheese Department and Fudge
Shoppe, this one-stop shopping market
is a fun food experience. The market
features a large quality selection of fresh
and prepared foods, as well as various
candies and homemade foods.
Big Bands
Wednesday, May 4th, the bus will leave
at10:30 am for the Bucks County
Playhouse for the Big Band program,
In the Mood. You will have time to do a
little shopping and to have lunch on
your own before the show. Normally
tickets are $45 but Ridge Oak will cover
$10 of the cost, bringing your cost to
$35! Payment is due when you sign up.
Tickets are non-refundable.
In the Mood is a celebration of the music
of the 1930s & 40s—the Big Band era.
It was the last time that all Americans
were listening and dancing to the same
kind of music. Experience the live
sensational 13 piece String of Pearls Big
Band Orchestra and
fabulous In the
Mood Singers and
Dancers.
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Kentucky Derby Day
Join us Saturday,
May 7th for the
142nd running of
the Kentucky Derby.
The party will start at
4 pm with the movie
Sea Biscuit followed by
post time at 6:34 pm. Residents can join
in the fun by wearing a Derby Hat,
placing a ‘fun bet’ and sipping a nonalcoholic mint julep. We ask that
residents bring a snack or appetizer to
share, our own version of tailgating!
Sign-up is required.
The race is known in the United States
as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in
Sports” or “The Fastest Two Minutes in
Sports” for its approximate duration, and
is also called “The Run for the Roses” for
the blanket of roses draped over the
winner.
The race began in 1875, the year that
Churchill Downs was opened in
Kentucky. Twenty horses, three-year old
thoroughbreds, compete against each
other on the 1 ¼ mile dirt track. The
winning purse is $2 million!
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ACORN Collators
& Distributors
Assigned collators for May ACORNS
meet at 9:30 am on Friday, April 29th at
9 am and the distributors after 9:30am.
Afternoon of Games
Join your friends and neighbors for
Scrabble, Tiles, and other card games at
12:30 pm in Felmeth Hall on Mondays
unless otherwise noted.
Happy Hookers
Knitting & crocheting group meets in
Felmeth Hall from 11 am. The group is
open to all levels and all types of hand
crafts. The group meets Monday, April
4th, 18th & 25th.
Bingo
Bingo will be played at Felmeth Hall
Friday, April 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th, and
on Thursday, April 21st. The transporter
will be available.
Foot Care
Dr. Brown will visit April 12th, 19th &
26th. You must call for an
appointment no later than the
Tuesday before the
scheduled date. Dr. Geller
is scheduled for Tuesday,
April 12th. We schedule
home visits by Dr. Brown and Dr. Geller
as a courtesy to our residents. We do not
endorse either physician, nor do we
resolve or mediate billing and/or
payment issues.
Charlie Church
Mouse Corner
Prayer Group
Prayer Group meets in
Felmeth Hall Thursdays at 3 pm.
3:30 pm). Admission and parking are
free. Be prepared for large crowds. This
famous Rummage Sale held every fall
and spring at the Fairgrounds in Far Hills
is New Jersey’s largest and oldest. As a
major fundraiser for the VNA, 100% of
the proceeds support the VNA’s hospice
and respite programs and assure care for
those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Donations are accepted at Fairgrounds
April 9th – 27th from 10 am – 1 pm,
Mondays thru Fridays.
Ecumenical Service
Father Rick of St. Mark’s Church will
hold an Ecumenical Service Thursday,
April 7th at 10 am in Felmeth Hall.
Residents of all faiths are invited to
attend.
Roman Catholic Mass
Monsignor Capik will say Mass at 8:30 am
Monday, April 4th in Felmeth Hall.
After Mass please feel free to stay for
the Residents Meeting at 10 am.
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Senior Luncheon
Friday, April 15th, Millington Baptist
Church holds their monthly luncheon
for seniors at 12 noon, followed by a
program. Bring a friend and a dish to
share. This month the program will
feature Derrick Wilson, Celtic musician
on accordion and guitar. He is also a
story teller of Scottish stories and
background of his native Scotland. You
must provide your own transportation.
For more information call the church
office 908-647-0594.
Urgent Care
Activities outside Ridge Oak
VNA Rummage Sale
VNA Rummage Sale at Far Hills Fair
Grounds May 6th, & 7th (9:30 am to
3:30 pm) and May 8th (12:30 pm to
Astrahealth Centers has an Urgent Care
Center at Lyons Mall. They offer walk-in
appointments, treatment for adults and
children, quality care, and most major
insurances are accepted. They are open
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daily and have extended hours. There
are pamphlets in Felmeth Hall. For
information, call 908-760-8888.
Somerset County
Transportation Services
Transportation is provided for medical
appointments, to senior centers and for
grocery shopping. Appointments must
be arranged well in advance by calling
908-231-7116.
Somerset Hills YMCA
Ridge Oak residents can join the Y for
just $5 a month! Payment in full of $60
for the full year is required when you
join. If interested, call Connie for an
application. If you have questions about
membership, call Suzanne Fischl at 908766-7898 x 505. For financial assistance,
contact Beatriz at 908-766-7898 x 346.
The Active Older Adults Program at
Somerset Hills YMCA meets in Gagnon
Teen/Community Center on the lower
level each Tuesday & Thursday from
9 am to 2:30 pm. They offer social
activities, lectures, aquatics and wellness
activities
including
cardio,
strength and
flexibility.