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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF
SENIOR SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTER
1607 CORLIES AVENUE NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
RANDY BISHOP, DIRECTOR
732-988-8855
WWW.NEPTUNETOWNSHIP.ORG
Neptune Township
Department of Senior
Services and Senior
Center is funded in
part by a grant from
Monmouth County
Division on Aging
under Title III of
the Older Americans
Act and does not
discriminate in
violation of federal
regulations.
OFFICE HOURS
8:00am-4:00pm
PROGRAM HOURS
9:00am-3:00pm
Ho..Ho..HUMPF! One more carol, one more ‘glowing’ candle, one more Jolly Old Elf and I am going to lose my figgy
pudding! The holidays can drive you over the edge! It seems everyone wants you or no one wants you. Buy gifts but no
money or no one to buy gifts for. Does anybody really care?
This is the most wonderful time of the year? Again, HUMPF!
But wait. People who care are all around you: family – some by blood, some by choice; friends; neighbors; the person who
amid the chaos shares a wonderful gift with you, a smile! We at the Neptune Senior Center care too.
The writer Donald Westlake said, “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's
bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to
whom we are worth the same."
Sometimes it is hard to remember that everyone has value. No matter how Grinch like they seem, they bring a truly
unique gift to share; themselves. During this holiday season take a moment to give someone something special to let them know you are thinking of them. Give them a smile and, who
knows, maybe you will just get one in return!
However you celebrate this season, know that you are priceless to your friends at the Neptune Senior Center.
Peace be with you.
Randy
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
Special Notices
Pages 2-3
Program Notices
Pages 4-5
Health/Wellness
Pages 6-7
Calendars for
lunch menu,
shopping,
activities,
programs and
fitness classes
are included as
inserts.
DECEMBER
2018
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TOWNSHIP ELECTION CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our re-elected Township Committeemen, Nicholas
Williams and Dr. Michael Brantley. The public is invited to at-
tend the Township Committee’s Annual Reorganization meeting at
the Municipal Complex on January 1. For info, call 732-988-5200.
Hanukkah begins at Sundown on Sunday, December 2 Kwanzaa begins on Wednesday, December 26
From the Desk of Committeeman Robert Lane, Senior Center Liaison The holidays are approaching, here are some events going on
around Neptune. We have two tree lightings: one on Wednesday,
December 5th at 6 PM at Volunteer Park in Shark River Hills and
the annual Ocean Grove tree lighting on Wednesday, December
19th at 6 PM in Auditorium Park. The Ocean Grove Area Chamber
of Commerce has a month of holiday fun including their Holiday
House Tour on December 8 and December 9.
There will be a Christmas Toys Shoppe on December 15 from 11-2
sponsored by the Jersey Shore Dream Center at 1710 Columbus Ave
in Neptune, all ages are welcome! We have a holiday walking
tour of Ocean Grove December 16 at 2PM, reservations are
strongly suggested and can be made by phone at
732-305-8677.
Finally, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas,
Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and very Happy New Year.
COMMUNITY-WIDE HOLIDAY
CELEBRATIONS
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
VOLUNTEER PARK IN SHARK RIVER HILLS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 6PM
OCEAN GROVE ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
AUDITORIUM SQUARE PARK
IN OCEAN GROVE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 AT 6PM
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP
HIGH SCHOOL ROTC
DEMONSTRATION
AT THE CENTER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
AT 10:00AM
Come out and show your
support for our Neptune
High School students.
MANY THANKS TO OUR DONORS
♥ THANK YOU FOR THE MONETARY
DONATIONS: Anne Alling,
Teresa & Phil Rock, Barbara
Schaer, Forever Young Group
and Maxine Zea In Memory of
Berna Goldstein.
♥ THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPLIES
AND GOODIES: Donald Bartlett,
Catholic Men for Jesus Christ,
Dick Driscoll, Virginia
Ferrante, Angela & George
Germann, Helen Haugabrook,
MaryAnn Herbel, Joan Hunziker,
Eleonore Merriman, Joe Perry,
Marilyn Shotwell, Alice Sing-
er, Eunice Taylor, and The Ma-
donna House.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
IS CANCELLED FOR
DECEMBER
WE WILL RESUME IN
JANUARY
WATCH FOR OUR
“LADIES WHO BRUNCH”
COMING IN JANUARY
SOCIAL WORKER AND
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
OFFERED AT THE CENTER Please call Ryan for info or
to schedule your appointment.
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Applications are now being accepted for the Home Energy
Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is designed to help low-income
households and/or individuals, 60 years of age or older, meet
their home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. The
application period is October 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.
For applications or info, contact Ryan or Kris at the Center.
The monthly income limit for 2018-2019 is:
Single - $2,024.00 and Married - $2,744.00
THE SENIOR CENTER
CHORAL GROUP, STAINED
GLASS CLASS,AND
FOREVER YOUNG GROUP
ARE LOOKING FOR NEW
MEMBERS
For further information about
these groups or if you are
interested in joining, please
contact Lindsay.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS
For inclement weather notices, cancellations, and closings,
tune to radio stations 94.3FM The Point, 92.7 WOBM FM, 1160
WOBM AM, or 101.5FM. You can also go online to 943thepoint.com
and go to Storm Watch.
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.NEPTUNETOWNSHIP.ORG
SEASON’S READINGS
AT THE NEPTUNE LIBRARY NEARLY NEW BOOK SALE
SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF NEPTUNE LIBRARY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 FROM 11:00AM — 3:00PM
AT NEPTUNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The boutique book sale will include stocking stuffers, handmade
ornaments, book art, mailbox bows, paperback holiday trees, and
more. It’s the perfect grab-and-go gift for the readers on your
holiday list. Choose from best-sellers and book club
selections. All proceeds will go towards programming offered by
the Neptune Library in order to enrich our community. Give the
gift of reading this holiday.
“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
What’s better than the warmth of a fire, lights on the tree, hot
chocolate, popcorn and a good movie on the television? Getting to
watch it in the living room with your friends! This holiday
season join us for two movies on two afternoons as we gather
around the tree in our Senior Center’s living room. Keep an eye
out for the movie dates and times. Come join us as we
celebrate the holidays at home!
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HOLIDAY LUNCH OUTINGS
TO THE CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASBURY PARK
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
(PLEASE CHOOSE ONE DATE ONLY)
Enjoy a delicious holiday meal at the
Culinary School in Asbury Park. Seating is limited.
Bus/lunch reservations must be made in person with Lindsay
from 9:30-11:30 or 2:00-3:30. Donation is $10.00pp
at the time of reservation. Bring exact change, please.
Strict refund policy. Bus leaves Center at 11am.
Due to limited parking, everyone must ride with our bus.
WE HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!
STOP BY THE CENTER ON OR NEAR YOUR
BIRTHDAY AND LET US HELP YOU CELEBRATE!!!
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
AT 11AM
HERE AT THE CENTER
Reservations began on
Wednesday, November 14
between the hours of
9:30-11:30 or 2:00-3:30.
Reservations can be made in
person or over the phone.
Seating is limited so don’t
wait to reserve your seat for
our holiday celebration back
“at home”.
HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERTS
Our Senior Center Chorus will
be performing holiday concerts
on the following dates.
Everyone is welcome to attend
both shows.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
AT 1:30PM
ALLEGRIA IN OCEAN GROVE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
AT 11:00AM
THE SENIOR CENTER
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“THE NURSE IS IN”
THURSDAY,
9AM — 12NOON
Our Board of Health nurse will be
at our Center to check blood
pressures, discuss medications,
and chat with anyone who would
like to meet with her about
particular medical concerns.
“THE NUTRITIONAL
BENEFITS OF HONEY”
PRESENTED BY
DIANE WEST, R.D.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
AT 11:00AM
Diane will discuss the positive
and negative effects of honey
and also the effects that it
has on our nutritional status.
Bring your questions and get
the answers to all of your
questions.
FREE FITNESS
CLASSES IN JANUARY
We are offering FREE fitness
classes during the month of
January. We are encouraging you
to take one of our wonderful
classes. We have excellent
instructors. Contact Lindsay
for further information.
ALL CLASSES REQUIRE
REGISTRATION AND
FITNESS WAIVERS.
REFER TO OUR CALENDAR PAGES
FOR CLASS SCHEDULES
AND INSTUCTORS.
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FUN FOR ALL
DON’T MISS THE ACTION!!
FITNESS CLASSES LISTING FOR ALL LEVELS Participants must pre-register, sign fitness
waivers and wear proper attire and shoes.
PUMP IT UP WITH SUZANNE OR MARIA
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:00am
Donation - $4.00 (per class)
Dance, exercise and tone with movements that are easy and
repetitive. Get your heart rate up and burn calories with
interval training techniques that include light weights for
improving bone mass/strengthening muscles. Enjoy a wide va-
riety of music while you get fit.
SHAPING UP — SITTING DOWN WITH SUZANNE
Mondays & Fridays at 10:30am - Donation - $2.00 (per class)
A gentle fun way to improve strength and stamina. A great
approach to good health, exercise and wellness. Great for
those who want gentle exercise or those who are “on the
mend” and looking to increase fitness.
T’AI CHI CHIH WITH DAN
Tuesdays 9:30am & Thursdays 10:30am
Donation - $4.00 (per class)
The benefits of T’ai Chi Chih are proven...better blood
pressure, better relaxation, less stress, better body me-
chanics. TRY IT NOW!
TOTAL BODY SOLUTIONS WITH SUZANNE
Wednesdays & Fridays at 1:00pm
Donation - $3.00 (per class)
An educational, active, enjoyable approach to living with
arthritis. For best results, participants should try to at-
tend twice weekly. Books and bands will be provided.
ZUMBA GOLD WITH SUZANNE
Tuesdays at 1pm - Donation - $4.00 (per class)
Have fun in a dance party atmosphere. Music from around the
world. Make the dance your own by slowing down or speeding
up movements. Burn calories and have fun.
YOGA WITH MARIA
Thursdays at 9am - Donation - $4.00 (per class)
Proven benefits - stress reduction, relaxation,
lower blood pressure, improved mobility and flexibility.
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TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE
DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES
AND SENIOR CENTER
1607 CORLIES AVENUE
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
TEL: 732-988-8855
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We are so happy that you are a part of our Senior Center Family.
If we can be of assistance to you and/or your family,
please contact us at anytime. We look forward to having you
visit us in the near future.
Randy Bishop, Director
Kristina Torres, Deputy Director
Recreation/Programming Outreach Services
Lindsay Okuszki - Coordinator Ryan Ugrovics, CSW
Transportation Services Custodial Services Dining Services
John Lalanas - Driver Ralph Parkman Teresa Richard - Manager
David Pyle - Driver Doug Johnson Jennifer Nurse - Aide
Robert White - Driver Deborah Carbone - Aide
Administrative Office
Michelle Swift, Administrative Assistant
Carina Santos, Departmental Secretary
DECEMBER
2018
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