March Newsletter - East Windsor Township

SENIOR CENTER
NEWSLETTER
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Kay Jewelers has opened in the East Windsor Village on Princeton
Hightstown Road. The jewelry store will occupy 3,100 square feet between
Target and GameStop. Together with parent company Signet Jewelers, Kay
Jewelers is the largest specialty retail jeweler in the world, with over 900
retail stores nationwide.
Bob’s Liquidation Store has opened on Route 130 North in Mackey’s Plaza, just north of
Goodyear, joining PakMail, SignIt and Country Florist & Gifts. The 2000 square foot store carries all new general merchandise which are close-out deals from larger retailers. A large share of
the items are cell phone and similar electronics accessories.
East Windsor Township Recognized 2014 Employees of the Year – Recreation Director
Liz Cellini, Police Officer Paul Wille, and Public Works Driver/Laborer William Broome. Liz
Cellini, Recreation Director since May 2013, has worked to increase local participation and to
develop, improve and implement high quality community recreational opportunities as well as
enhance the Senior Center operations, and is always available to assist her co-workers regardless
of the task. Police Officer Paul Wille, who joined Township in 2006, is assigned to the Uniform
Services Division, has a tremendous work ethic, is an outstanding role model for new officers,
and consistently displays a positive professional demeanor. William Broome, a public works
employee since 1988, is highly skilled in all public works functions especially leaf collection,
and has an excellent work ethic and strong team spirit. Congratulations to our 2014 Employees
of the Year!
East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 installed new officers for 2015: James
McCann as Chief and Jack Israel as President of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
for 2015. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 also installed new officers for 2015:
Eric Coran again as Chief and Ben Thornton again as President. Congratulations and thank
you to all of the Township’s dedicated volunteers!
Mayor Janice S. Mironov
The East Windsor Senior Center is a
community focal point where older
persons can come together for services
and activities that enhance their dignity,
support their independence, and encourage their involvement in the community. Participants must be 60 years
old and over and must reside in East
Windsor Township or Hightstown Borough.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
One of the following items that contains your name and current address
are required:
Drivers License
Bank Statement
Credit Card Statement
Property Tax Bill
Utility Bill (Water, Electric, Gas)
Social Security Check
Current Lease Agreement
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
TRIPS
St. Patty’s Day Lunch at an
Authentic Irish Pub
St. Patrick’s Fest from
Ireland to America
Monday, March 16
St. Stephen’s Green Publick House
2031 Route 71
Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Friday, March 13
Doolan’s Shore Club
700 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the cheerful
new-style Irish pub that specializes in delicious and reasonably priced authentic
Irish cuisine, served in a relaxed and welcoming environment that you’ll be sure to
enjoy.
This traditional show stars Irish Tenor Mike
Byrne singing Irish hits and the famous
Green Derby Show Band, including a
comedian and a bagpiper.
Whether you’re in the mood to indulge in
traditional house favorites such as Shepherd’s Pie, Tipperary Rueben, The Blarney Steak Sandwich, Corned Beef Sandwich, The Irish Dip, Po Irish Lad, The
Irish Toasty, Fish & Chips, Irish Glazed
Salmon, Guinness Beef Stew, or Bangers
and Mash, their inventive menu and attentive service will leave you satisfied.
Voted Best Irish Pub in New Jersey
Departure time: 11:00 am
Return time: 3:00 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + lunch
Deadline to register: March 6
Price includes show, complete lunch, salad,
choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee/tea
and wine/soda. Meal choice of Corned
Beef & Cabbage, Half Roasted Chicken, or
Herbal Salmon.
Departure time: 10:30 am
Return time: 4:30 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + $45.50
for the show and lunch.
Deadline to register: March 2
TRIPS
Friday, March 6
Sands Casino
Bethlehem, PA
Feeling lucky? Sands has over 3,000 of the
latest, most exciting slot machines. All of
their slots are equipped with bill acceptors
that allow you to add credits on your machine without leaving your seat. Sands
Bethlehem offers many unique game
themes and Jackpot progressive machines.
A large variety of exciting multiline, multicoin, interactive bonus screen games are
also offered.
Plus, they have 200 table games, including
a 36-table poker room. You’ll be sure to
find the game you love. From Baccarat to
Roulette to Blackjack, there are so many
ways to win.
Wed., March 25
Riverside Church
490 Riverside Dr.
New York, NY
Riverside Church, the tallest church in the
US, was modeled after a 13th CenturyGothic cathedral in Chartres, France, after
being commissioned by famed philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in 1927. The
2,400-member interdenominational, interracial, and international church has a rich
tradition of providing a forum for important civic and spiritual leaders, including
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the
Dalai Lama, Fidel Castro, Archbishop
Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela.
Its Gothic tower stands as a beacon to the
world and continues to bring people with
very different perspectives together. Your
guided tour will include highlights of the
The casino also provides six restaurants
history and architecture of this breathtakranging in quality from deli fare to fine din- ingly beautiful church, which overlooks
ing, as well as The Outlets.
the scenic Hudson River.
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 5:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Deadline to register: February 23
Package: $20 slot play + $5 food voucher
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 2:30 pm
Cost: $15 for transportation + lunch
Deadline to register: March 13
TRIPS
Wednesday, March 11
The Dr. Oz Show
Live Taping in New York
The Dr. Oz Show is an entertaining, highoctane, multi-topic series that is equal parts
life-saving information combined with an
“embarrassment-free zone” sensibility
where nothing is off limits or out of
bounds. The show is all about YOU – what
impacts viewers, their families, their health,
and their well-being.
“Medicine has always been my calling,”
explains Dr. Oz. “This show allows me to
share the same passion I bring to my patients with millions of viewers every day.”
Not only is he a trusted medical expert, but
Dr. Oz was also recently name one of the
100 Most Influential People in the World
by TIME magazine.
Departure time: 12:00 pm
Return time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $15 for transportation + dinner at
City Bistro, 56 14th Street, Hoboken, NJ
Deadline to register: February 27
Friday, March 20
Abie’s Irish Rose
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
88 Route 173 West
Hampton, NJ
Join us for an exciting day at Hunterdon
Hills Playhouse!
Your day will include motorcoach transportation, sumptuous lunch, unlimited
dessert buffet, and a fantastic show.
The show is Anne Nichol’s hilarious comedy classic Abie’s Irish Rose. Young
Abraham Levy tries to fool his strict Jewish father by introducing his new bride,
Rosemary Murphy, as “Rosie Murphyski.” The plan actually seems to work at
first until Rosemary’s strict Irish-Catholic
father arrives on the scene and a hilarious
tug-of-war erupts.
Departure time: 9:30 am
Return time: 4:00 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + $52.00
for the show and lunch.
Deadline to register: March 9
MEDICAL & SPEAKERS
Cholesterol & Glucose Screening
Tuesday, March 31
9:00 am - 11:00 am
With a simple finger stick, you will get a
total cholesterol and glucose reading. Joan
Mitchell, RN, will be here from Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital to perform the screening and share the results.
Fasting required.
How to Sleep Better
Wednesday, March 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
How you feel during your waking hours hinges
greatly on how well you sleep. The cure for
sleep difficulties can often be found in your
daily routine. Your sleep schedule, bedtime
habits, and day-to-day lifestyle choices can
make a difference to the quality of your nightly
rest.
Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare will
give you simple tips that will help you optimize your sleep so you can be productive,
mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full
of energy all day long.
Prevention and Treatment of Dizziness,
Vertigo, and Imbalance
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Individuals with a history of vertigo or dizziness can regain their balance through accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
and/or rehabilitation exercises.
The vestibular system is our balance center.
Problems with this area can cause vertigo,
dizziness, imbalance, and other issues.
If you or someone you know has issues
___________________________________ with balance, vertigo, dizziness, or even
motion sensitivity, this presentation is deBlood Pressure Screening
signed for you.
Wednesday, March 11
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Susan Malec, RN, BSN, will
take your blood pressure and
share the results.
Presented by Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sundae Social
Friday, March 27
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Tuesday, March 17
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for mingling on this Festive Friday
between mouthfuls of delicious ice cream.
What better way to start the Spring than to
share laughs, good times, and ice cream
with new and old friends. We’ll be serving
ice cream, root beer floats, sundaes, and
much more.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with entertainment by Shay and Jay!
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Square Dance Party
Square Dance Party
Dates: Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, March 13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free tax
counseling.
Learn Western
Square Dance
The AARP Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, through a cadre of trained volunteers, helps
low- to moderate-income taxpayers have more discretionary income for everyday essentials, such as
food and housing, by assisting with tax services
and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits
and deductions. The income tax refund information is for Federal and the State of New Jersey.
This program is offered in cooperation with the
IRS.
Please bring last year’s return with you to the appointment.
This is by appointment only.
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 extremely social.
Everyone is welcome and you don’t need a
partner.
Other Happenings
Indoor House Plants
Monday, March 16
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Growing plants can be
Chef It Up!
an enjoyable hobby.
Monday, March 23
Learn…
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Why you should grow houseplants
Learn to make salads and smoothies that
are easy and delicious. Class will be taught • How to grow houseplants
• How to group plants
in interactive demonstration and participa• Types of houseplants
tion format. Join us to cook up some fun!
___________________________________ • How to propagate plants
• Diagnosing problems (light, water,
humidity, and pests)
Etra Lake Park Hike
Wed., March 18
Presentation by: Elana Berlinger,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rutgers Master Gardener
Get out of the house
and join us for a hike. Must be able to
walk unaided. Many of our songbirds stay
with us through the winter. Hike and see
what birds frequent Etra Park. We will end
with a warm beverage and snacks at the
Environmental Center. The group will set
the pace for the 1.8 miles (this will not be a
vigorous walk). We will meet at the Environmental Center. The trail skirts the
meadows, passes through Sandy Acres
Farm, and surrounds the Arboretum (native
trees). The trail is well maintained, consisting of sand and fine gravel. Proper clothing (dress for the weather) and proper footwear required. Feel free to bring binoculars.
Guides: Pat Monahan and Joanne Duke.
(Rain/snow date March 24)
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Movie, Tea & Cookies
Thursday, March 12
1:00 pm
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest
and comes to NY in the spring of
1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz
and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American
Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party
giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay
from his cousin Daisy and her philandering, blueblooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that
Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the
super-rich, their illusions, loves, and deceits. As
Nick bears witness, within and without the world
he inhabits, he pens the tale of impossible love,
incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy and
holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.
Other Happenings
Book Club
Thursday, March 26
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mary Elizabeth Allen
of the Hickory Corner
Library will lead a discussion of Hotel on
the Corner of Bitter
and Sweet.
Couponing Workshop
Thursday, March 5
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Looking for a way to save as times remain
tight? Join Susan Kean and learn everything there is to know about couponing!
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Sit ‘n Stitch
Tuesday, March 10
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, or cross-stitch. Socialize and
share with like-minded stitchers, find new
projects, or complete existing ones.
Meet new friends, exercise your brain, enjoy a good conversation, and stitch!
Social Bridge
Monday - Friday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Would you like to get back into playing
bridge after many years? Are you a beginner who would like to practice in a relaxed
setting? Join us!
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Learn the basics or improve your skills.
Come to the Senior Center for a comfy
Mah Jong
place to sit and knit in a comfortable, invit- Mondays
ing environment.
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
1:00 pm
Natalie Hartz, owner of Yarn Crafters, will
be available to assist individuals with any Open game for those who love to play Mah
project you choose.
Jong. Please bring your own set to the
group.
Experienced and newcomers are welcome.
Bring your own project, pattern, yarn,
No instructor for this program.
needles, and materials.
Important Information
The Senior Center will follow the school
schedule in inclement weather. If the
schools open 90 minutes late, the Senior
Center opens at 10:30 am. If the schools
open 2 hours late, the Senior Center
opens at 11:00 am. If the schools are
closed, the Senior Center will be closed.
Please check Comcast channel 27, Verizon channel 38, or www.nj1015.com
before coming to the center.
Monthly Birthday Party
Kindness is more than
deeds. It is an attitude,
an expression, a look, a
touch. It is anything that
lifts another person.
– C. Neil Strait
Surrogate
Mercer County Surrogate
Birthdays are one of the most memorable
events for us.
Please join us for our monthly birthday
celebration on Wednesday, March 4, at
12:00 pm.
FREE
Guaranteed fun festivities!
All Seniors Welcome!
Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County
Surrogate, will be here on Tuesday,
March 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 information on living wills, probate, trusts, estates,
guardianship, adoptions, and much
more. Feel free to visit the surrogate
website at www.nj.gov/counties/
mercer/officials/surrogate to learn
more about the services they provide.
NEWS
Our Deepest Sympathy is Extended
to the Family and Friends of:
People Making a Difference
Joyce Abbott
Betty Stout
George Tannenbaum
Bowling
1:00-3:00pm
East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center
529 Route 130 • East Windsor
The monthly bowling league is held on the
3rd 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
joining: The camaraderie, bowling is fun,
it’s inexpensive, it’s not time consuming,
and is 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, please contact Karen
Kleber at (609)448-2258.
Debbie Schipmann
Every Wednesday morning you can find
Debbie in the computer room teaching,
helping, and giving advice to those less
experienced with the computers.
She quietly dedicates her time to guiding
the members with one-on-one computer
and internet tutoring. She thoroughly enjoys teaching and mentoring.
Debbie is also an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer. She enjoys helping others and traveling.