Edison Township

Department of Health & Human Services

Division of Senior Citizen Services

Calendar of Events

For March 2019

Edison Senior Citizen Services

2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ

732-248-7345

Official Website: www.EdisonNJ.org

Email: seniors@edisonnj.org

Mayor Thomas Lankey Municipal Council

Jay P. Elliot, Director of Health & Human Services

Income Tax Preparation BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The Edison Senior Center has appointments available for FREE income tax preparation through AARP. Appointments are available Thursday only between the hours of 9am and 12pm at the Edison Senior Center to assist with simple income tax preparation. All tax returns will be done electronically. No paper returns will be filed through this program. Please contact the Edison Senior Center office at 732-248-7345 to schedule your appointment. PLEASE NOTE: The United Way has partnered with H&R Block for individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2017 to provide free tax filing online. Please visit their website at https://www.myfreetaxes.com/. For more information.

St. Peter’s Healthcare System Announces a New Bereavement Support Group

More than 8 people die from drug overdoses in N.J. each day. In 2010, that number was 2. The New Jersey Department of Health Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services of Middlesex County 2017 Substance Abuse Overview has indi-

cated that alcohol is the number one substance abuse in Middlesex County. Heroin a close second. Recently, St. Peter’s Medical Center Sports Medicine Institute, has announced the start of a free support group for those who have lost a loved to a substance abuse addiction. For more information, dates and meeting times, please contact the Care Coordination Department at 732-745-8522.

Edison Senior Center Now Offers Notary Public Services

A Notary Public is appointed by the State of NJ to serve the public as an impartial witness related to the signing of important documents. A Notary's duty is to screen the signers for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction. Some notarizations also require the Notary to put the signer under an oath, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information contained in a document is true and correct. Property deeds, wills and powers of attor-ney are examples of documents that commonly require a Notary. A photo ID is required (driver’s license or passport) and must contain the individuals signature. An Edison Senior ID card will not serve as proper identification for notary services.

To obtain services by the Senior Center Notary Public, please call 732-248-7345 to make an appointment.

Services are available Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Next-of-Kin Registry

The Next-of-Kin Registry is a statewide, web-based system that allows individuals ages 14 and older to voluntarily submit and maintain

emergency contact information through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The registry will be used by law enforcement officials to locate designated emergency contacts in the event that an individual is involved in a motor vehicle accident that renders him/her unable to communicate. The registry is not public record and only law enforcement officials will have access to the information.

Any individual who has a legally NJ issued driver’s license, probationary license, learner’s permit, non-driver ID card or other MVC issued permit or license authorizing an individual to operate a motor vehicle or vessel (boat) may utilize the registry. Those as young as 14 years old may utilize the registry if they apply for a non-driver ID card.

To enroll, log onto the registry through the MVC website (www.njmvc.gov) using the number on your driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID card. You may input up to two individuals as an emergency contact. It is the sole responsibility of all individuals who utilize the registry to ensure the accuracy of the information they submit and to keep it up-to-date. Emer-gency contact information may be updated at any time.

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission offers Veteran’s Honorary Designa-

tion

The State of New Jersey would like to thank our military veterans who proudly served to protect our freedom with a spe-cial designation created for display on a NJ Driver’s license or non-driver ID card. On July 1, 2016, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) began issuing a permanent imprinted veteran designation on driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

If you wish to obtain the imprinted veteran designation and you do not have a veteran designation sticker, you must renew in person at any MVC agency and pro-vide the following: ● 6 points of identification AND proof of address ● Completed driver’s license or non-driver ID application ● An original or photocopy of your honorable military discharge which can be any of the following documents: - DD0214 or DD-215 OR - Official County Issued Veteran ID Card OR - Federal Activation orders showing service under Title 10, section 672 or section 12301 of the United States code; OR - Your report of Separation of Active Duty (honorably discharged or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions prior to 1950).

Get fit and healthy

Grab your walking shoes,

Just walk at Menlo Park Mall

Menlo Park Mall welcomes you to walk the mall. Enjoy walking at your own pace in an enclosed climate-controlled environment, Monday through Friday on the lower level between the hours of 7:30am and 10:00am. A few fit tips to share:

Use Entrance A located on the lower level near Rainforest and/or Entrance B located on the lower level near Work Out World. The distance from Rainforest Café to Nordstrom is equivalent to 1/2 mile. Walking is an ideal cost effective way to slim down without straining your joints or muscles. Walking is a great form of exercise. It's low impact, provides a cardiovascular workout if you walk with a pace that increases your heart rate and burns calories about 100 calories for every

10 minutes of brisk walking. Walking can improve your mental health by reducing stress. All forms of exercise increase levels of brain chemicals that boost mood, but the repetitive movements of walking also calm the body, reducing stress. So grab a friend and walk the mall. Enjoy the changing displays or a cup of coffee after your walk. And remember before starting any form of exercise it is best to check with your physician.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Offering Lower Prices on Medigap

Policies. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has instituted a new underwriting standard effective 1/1/19. As a result current policy holders age 65+

can apply for new policy with a lower rate but must meet medical underwriting criteria. Medical underwriting is a health insurance term referring to the use of medical or health information in the evaluation of an applicant for coverage.

Calendar of Events

Let’s Give a Big Welcome to our Newest Club Members!

Line Dancing: Jier Chen, Ping Chen, Max Gutierrez

March 11—15 “Wear’n O’ the Green”

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so show your Irish by wearing green to your club meetings this week.

Tai Chi with Bob Maitland Returns

Tai Chi class with Tai Chi Master Bob Maitland began at the Edison Senior Center on February 27, 2019. This FREE weekly program will take place Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.

Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time to Change the Clocks and Spring Forward

A sure sign of spring, daylight saving time is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in autumn.

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour

the evening of Saturday, March 9th.

AARP Defensive Driving Class Tuesday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 20

The Edison Senior Citizen Center will host the AARP Defensive Driving Class on Tuesday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members payable by check addressed to AARP on the first day of class. Registration is required and class is open to all valid licensed NJ drivers regardless of age. Our next class will take place on Tuesday April 23 and Tuesday

April 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For additional information or to register for these classes, please contact the Edison Senior Citizen Center at 732-248-7345.

A minimum of 10 registered participants is required in order for the class to be held.

Middlesex County’s Annual 90th Birthday Bash

Thursday, May 30, 2019

We are very happy to announce that we will once again host the Middlesex County Office on Aging & Disabled Ser-

vices 90th Birthday Bash for seniors, 90 years of age and over. This celebration of life will include residents from six surrounding communities, speakers, a luncheon and dancing. If you are proud of your 90 or more years, come celebrate with us and enjoy the company of your family and friends at an event designed especially for you! Advance registration for you and one guest is required. Free transportation to and from your home will be provided. Please advise the senior center staff of your transportation needs at time of registration. Please contact Breanna at 732-248-7345 or stop in at the office of the Edison Senior Center to pick up a registration form. Key Tags

The Edison Senior Center has installed a new computer system (My Senior Center) which will allow us to better track use of our programs, services and transportation. As part of this new program all senior club and nutrition members will be issued a key tag which they will use to log into the computer located at the main entrance to the building.

If you have not already obtained your key tag, please meet with Breanna and Heena prior to your meeting and a key tag will be assigned to you. Ongoing assistance will be available for individuals needing help with their log in.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions of concerns, please feel free to speak to me or Breanna regarding My Senior Center.

Household Hazardous Waste Program

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days

Middlesex County Resident Only

Sunday March 17, 2019

Middlesex County College

8am to 2pm

Acceptable Items: Adhesives, Aerosol Cans, Antifreeze, Brake

Fluid, Care Batteries, Cleaners, Drain Cleaners,

Fire Extinguishers, Flares, Fluorescent Blubs (no broken bulbs),

Gasoline, Gas/Oil Mix, Pesticides/Herbicides, Photographic

Chemicals, Pool Chemicals, Propane Tanks, Stains/Varnishes,

Thermometers, Thermostats, Rechargeable & Button Cell

Batteries (individually bag each battery or wrap each terminal

end prior to transport).

Alkaline Batteries can be disposed of in regular trash.

Non-Acceptable Items: Appliances/Furniture, Electronics, Empty

Containers, Explosives and Munitions, Infection/Medical Waste,

Smoke Detectors, Tires.

No container over 10 gallons.

For more information on other

Solid Waste Management Programs,

please contact the

Middlesex County Solid Waste Management Program

at 732-745-4170.

Learn about the health benefits of including colorful fruits and vegetables into your daily

meal plan.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

JFK Medical Center 65 James Street, Edison

This event is FREE. For more information and to register, please call

732-321-7000, ext. 62203.

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