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: seniorcenter@east-windsor.nj.us 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) ___________________________________ 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! _________________________________________ ___________________________________ 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! ___________________________________ 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.