Dear Friends,

East Windsor kicked off 2020 with our annual reorganization meeting on January 1, at-

tended by about 200 people including state and county elected officials. After re-election victories, Peter Yeager,

John Zoller and I were sworn into office for another term. I am enthusiastically looking forward to another year

as Mayor, and Peter Yeager will serve as Deputy Mayor in 2020.

James Brady has returned effective January 6 as East Windsor Township Manager. Jim Brady previous-

ly served as Township Manager from January 2013 to January 2018 and prior thereto as Township Director of

Recreation after retiring as an East Windsor Police Lieutenant. Richard Brand, who had been serving as Town-

ship Manager since February 2018 through a shared services agreement between East Windsor Township and the

East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, will return fulltime to the EWMUA.

The Township has many goals and projects which were completed in 2019 and several continuing into or

commencing in 2020, which include:

+ The Route 130/Hankins Road/Conover Road Realignment Project was substantially completed, realigning

the three roads to meet at a single point controlled by a traffic signal allowing for all protected left turn move-

ments.

+ A 3-1/2 mile Union Transportation Trail extension connecting to the current trail in Monmouth County is

being designed and engineered with initial grant support from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commis-

sion.

+ A new and upgraded Etra Lake Park Arboretum is being developed with SustainableJersey grant, to serve as

a community educational focus.

+ Significant East Windsor Senior Center expansion, with a $1 million Mercer at Play grant, is in progress to

better accommodate the growing membership and participation in the vibrant center programs and activities.

+ Anker Park improvements, including positive impacts to the creek, grading, walking path and tot lot surface,

are planned with Mercer at Play grant funds.

+ Several additional Open Space acquisitions, including on Etra Road and Windsor Perrineville Road, are in

process using Green Acres and Mercer County open space grants.

Best Wishes for a Happy Healthy Peaceful 2020!

Mayor Janice S. Mironov

SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

2020

The East Windsor Senior Center is dedicated to helping residents age 60+ reach their full potential to ensure a lifelong continuum with a focus on program participation that fosters a productive life in the community. The center offers members a broad range of services, including presentations, classes, health screenings, lectures, nutrition pro-gram, trips, special events, activities, and links to county and state resources. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. There are many exciting things planned for the upcoming months and years ahead, building on the foundation that is already in place, helping you to stay healthy, vibrant, and entertained. Join us, make new friends, meet old friends, and learn how to maintain your health, inde-pendence, and overall wellness.

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

Kelly Roman

Program Coordinator

Janice S. Mironov, Mayor Peter V. Yeager, Deputy Mayor Denise Daniels, Council Member Marc Lippman, Council Member Alan Rosenberg, Council Member Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member John Zoller, Council Member

TRIP SIGN UP PROCESS

February

trip sign up will be available

1/21 - 1/22

(we are closed 1/20)

Trips follow a lottery process.

Members will have 3 days to sign up (typically Mon.,Tues., Wed.).

You may sign up with a “buddy.”

You and your “buddy” will have the same lottery number.

Your name may only appear once per trip.

Other than signing up your “buddy,”

We DO NOT encourage signing up other members.

There will be a designated location in the center where trip sign ups will be

located (usually the Art Room).

Members will come into the center and sign their name on

the trip sheet of their choice.

There is no limit to the number of trips you can sign up for.

After lottery numbers are pulled (typically Wednesday), a staff member from the

center will notify you by robo-call and/or email that you have been selected.

This call will include the time frame you have to pay for your trip.

Please feel free to call the center at any time to find out about a trips availability.

609-371-7192

Did You Know…

Our senior center has a Donor Tree located on the wall across

from the office door. Donations can be made for any reason:

In loving memory, to support the center, a favorite quote,

just because… recognize donors, celebrate events, and commemorate loved ones.

Please see Kelly Roman for more information.

The Senior Center will be closed

Monday, February 17 Presidents Day

7 Days - 6 Nights

Depart: Sunday, October 4 Return: Saturday, October 10 $757.00 Per person, double occupancy ...add $255.00 for single occupancy Transportation by Diamond Tours Motor Coach Pay in full or there is a payment plan available. At the time of sign up, you will receive a folder with ample information to answer all of your questions. FYI - this trip will follow our lottery process. If interested, add your name to the lottery trip list at the senior center beginning Tuesday, January 21 (we are closed Monday). We will pull the lottery on Friday, January 24 @ 2:00 pm.

What happens in Nashville...Stays in Nashville!

TRIPS

TRIPS

Wednesday, February 5 Atlantic City, NJ Payment Information : Cost: $25.00

Cash or check payable to EWT

Package: $25.00 Slot Play + Coach Bus

Departure time: 9:00 am

Return time: 7:00 pm

Doolan’s

Mike Byrne Entertainment

Wednesday, February 19

Spring Lake, NJ

Mardi Gras at Doolan’s Shore Club!

Music by our fabulous Bourbon St. Blues band. We've got the

beads; you bring a crazy mask or hat to revel in the Mardi

Gras Parade led by the King and Queen of the day plus All

Star Comedian.

Includes lunch

Payment Information : Cost: $52.50

Cash or check payable to EWT

.50 cash for transportation to the bus driver

Departure time: 10:40 am

Return time: 4:30 pm

IMPORTANT Beginning April 2020, the

cost of this trip will be

$28.00 due to transportation

increase.

The play card will remain

at $25.00

Columbus Market

Thursday, February 13 Columbus, NJ Payment Information :

Cost: .50 cash for transportation

paid to the driver.

Departure time: 11:30 am

Return time: 3:00 pm

TRIPS

Let’s go to Lambertville Art, Antiques, Lunch and More…

Friday, February 7 Lambertville, NJ These shops are within walking distance of each other. Although these are suggested shops, please remain in the vicinity of bus drop off. A lot of walking. Highland Art Gallery - a small gallery which carries an exceptional selection of representational paintings and bronze sculpture by notable, living artists from around the country. Midiri Antique - furnishings, collector pieces, clocks, mir rors, and more. Touch of the Past - a fascinating store to browse. Vintage furniture, lighting, and other decorative items. Pieces range from the 1800’s. People Store - one-of-a-kind treasures from American antiques, collectibles, period clothing to eclectic chic. A-Mano Galleries - former five and dime building now occupied by hundreds of craftspeople , jewelry art, recycled products, kaleidoscopes, Judaica collections... La Chocolate Box - With Valentines Day around the corner , there’s something for everyone. Caffé Galleria for Lunch - a pre-selected menu will include items such as salads, pasta, paninis.

Payment Information : $19.00 cash only (lunch, beverage, and gratuity)

.50 cash transportation to the bus driver

Departure time: 10:00 am

Lunch: 12:30 pm- 1:45 pm

Return time: 3:30 pm

Bucks County Playhouse Forever Young Your Life / Your Music Thursday, February 6 New Hope, NJ Forever Young is an exciting new look at the greatest hits of all time. Starring five of the most talented guys you’ll ever meet, Forever Y oung takes you back to the music of your youth, back to the moment you discovered what it meant to set the record down, push play and tune it! Set in a suburban basement, Forever Y oung is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography and, most importantly, a story of five best friends who discover that a record player can truly change everything. Payment Information : $48.00 Cash or check payable to EWT

.50 cash for transportation to the bus driver

Departure time: 1:00 pm

Return time: 5:00 pm

Trips

Back by popular demand… The Pearl S. Buck House

“Taking Action” Tour and Lunch

Monday, February 24 Perkasie, PA This tour with interactive dialogue of the Pearl S. Buck House, shares the story of Pearl S. Buck’s forward-thinking human rights advocacy for issues that remain relevant today. Pearl S. Buck, winner of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes, used her fame to shed light on the rights of marginalized communi-ties including people of color, people with disabilities, women, biracial children, and immigrants. Be-yond using her writing to bring attention to these social justice issues, she took action to help those affected.

This tour engages visitors in conversations about subjects important to Ms. Buck. It inspires them to reflect on their own values and to take action to make the world a “good and peaceful place,” as Pearl S. Buck said and did. If you love history, architecture, literature, folk art, fine art, or just stepping back in time, this tour is for you.

Payment Information : Cost: $46.00 Cash or check payable to EWT.

Departure time: 9:15 am

Return time: 4:00 pm

Party

Yesterday Once More Featuring Peter and Karen

Performing songs from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s

Friday, February 28 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Put your hands together and welcome Peter and Karen. You will be smiling, singing, and dancing to all-time favorites such as: California Dreamin’ by The Momma’s and the Pappa’s

Walk Away Renee by The Arrows

Take Me Home Country Rose by John Denver

These Boots are made for Walking by Nancy Sinatra

Entertainment

Valentines Day Party

Friday, February 14 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Join us for a day of friendship and love at our

annual Valentines Day Party.

DJ will be our entertainment.

Enjoy Pizza and Ceasar Salad

Presentations

Balance & Fall Prevention Thursday, February 6 10:30 am - 11:30 am Falls can have very serious consequences as we age. The risk of falling in older adults is usual-ly related to a combination of factors: Balance / walking problems Home hazards such as dim lighting Improper footwear Learn tips on how to prevent falls in this infor-mational presentation by Nova Care Rehabilita-tion.

Why Diets Fail

Thursday, February 20 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Diets are a $50 Billion Industry and yet 98% of all diets fail. The nutrition in our soil has been compromised by herbicides and pesticides and over farming. Eating Organic fruits and vegetables lowers our

exposure to pesticides. However, organically grown food still have the same bankrupt nutritional value as Non-Organic.

Lowering your calories, lowers your nutritional

density, starvation mode sets in and fat is stored.

The TDOS Solution -

What They’ll Never Tell You……

Dr.’s Ina and Glenn Novek and Lella Dee

Practicing Mindfulness Meditation

Tuesday, February 11 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mindfulness Meditation is a mental training practice that involves focusing your mind on your experiences in the present moment. Breathing practice Mental imagery Awareness of body and mind Muscle and body relaxation

Do You Know What a

“Transient Ischemic Attack Is?”

Friday, February 28 10:30 am - 11:30 am

A TIA is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. Also known as a “mini-stroke.” It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms are similar to a stroke but do not last long. Attend this important informative presentation and learn how to detect a TIA.

Presentations

New Tax Legislation Enacted Thursday, February 6 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The new Secure Tax Act On December 20, 2019, new tax legislation was enacted, the Act of 2019 is known by its acronym “SECURE”. This legislation makes several changes to tax laws that could affect your retire-ment planning. Join us as we discuss the following: Learn How To Plan For the Tax Changes How To Protect Your Retirement Beneficiary How to Add To My IRA While Retired How the end of the Stretch IRA affects your

planning Sheldon Boyarsky, CFP, CRPC Wealth Management Advisor Vice President Merrill Lynch Wealth management

Managing Your Cholesterol

Monday, February 3 10:30 am - 11:30 am

A few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health. Attend this in-formative presentation and learn how to manage your cholesterol. Mary Myers Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Vertigo and Treatment Options

Tuesday, February 18 10:30 am - 11:30 am A sensation of feeling off balance. You may feel like you are spinning or that the world around you in spinning. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

ADRC

Aging & Disability Resource Connection

Wednesday, February 19 10:30 am - 11:30 am The ADRC embraces concerns of older adults, those living with disabilities, and their caregivers and respectfully offers viable options for long-term supports and services such as: Home and community-based services to help consumers remain active and independent. Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance options. Housing and transportation options. Caregiver assistance and supports. Support Groups such as Bereavement, Cancer, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Brain Injury, and Caregivers Support. ...and much more.

Attend this presentation to learn more about ADRC.

Dine Around Friday, February 21 12:30 pm Daphne's Diner 1124 Rt. 130 South Robbinsville, NJ Get together with members of the center out for a lunch. This is a pay on your own event. Please register. IMPORTANT: We make reservations based on sign-up. The restaurants take time to arrange tables with place settings and may have to hire help to accommodate us. PLEASE call us to

Informational / Special Groups

Senior Pool Tournaments

Second Tuesday of every month

@ 10:00 am See front desk

for more information

Billiard Lessons for Beginners

(Private 1-Hour)

See Front Desk to Schedule

Returning in February 2020 Welcome to 8-Ball 101. Here you will learn the basics of “shooting pool.” How to rack the balls Properly using the pool stick Basic rules of 8-Ball Instructor David Barnes

Book Club

Thursday, February 27

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sharon Galbraith Ryer of the Hickory Corner Library will lead a discussion of: Red at the Bone ...by Jacqueline Woodson What we have here is an exquisitely wrought tale of two urban black families — one headed by a prosperous, devoted couple, the other by a strug-gling single mother — whose lives become per-manently intertwined when their only children conceive a child in their teens. Perfect for the le-gions of young women who have graduated from Woodson's middle grade and adolescent fiction, this compact novel focuses on the decisions we make in life, often under duress, or before we can fully understand their consequences.

Writers’ Group

Thursday, February 13

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Nancy Demme, veteran facilitator and writer,

welcomes you to try your hand at short fiction,

memoir, and/or poetry.

Bring 1-2 pages of your own work to read and

discuss with other writers or create a writing

based on the following prompt:

“Share the embarrassing story your relatives always tell you about.”

Informational / Special Groups

Wednesday, February 19 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Appointment needed Please see the front desk to schedule. ADRC - Aging & Disability Resource Connection Our senior center now offers a resource counselor from ADRC 1 day per month. Home and community-based services to help

consumers remain active and independent Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance op-

tions. Planning for care needs now and for the fu-

ture. Housing and transportation options. Caregiver assistance and supports. Health promotion and disease prevention ser-

vices. Work and volunteer opportunities. Nutrition programs and education. Referral to social services provided by the

federal, state, county, and local government. Screenings for eligibility for public benefits. Support Groups such as Bereavement, Cancer,

Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Brain Injury, and Care-givers Support.

Benefit assistance for PAAD (pharmaceutical assistance) and LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).

A presentation explaining these services will be held in the Art Room at 10:30 am

Medicare Counselor

Questions About Your Medicare?

Wednesday, February 12 8:15 am - 1:30 pm Appointment needed Interested in re-evaluating your health and prescrip-tion drug coverage? Call for an appointment with our SHIP counselor, who provides members with free, objective, confidential, unbiased information and assistance. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiaries who need assistance with their health insurance.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

January 1 through March 31. During this time, beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan will have one opportunity to change their Medicare Advantage plan or go back to Original Medicare with or withough a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan. Changes take effect the first of the following month. If you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Ad-vantage plan and wish to review your Medicare options, contact our front desk for an appointment with a Medicare counselor. Appointments for February 12 and March 18 will be scheduled during the upcoming enrollment . periods.

Informational / Special Groups

Seniors in Transition

Tuesday, February 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This 8-week discussion group is for men and women who are experiencing life-stage changes and are interested in sharing their concerns with others in a comfortable and confidential environment. Topics include: • Role of families and expectations of our children • Dealing with loss • Managing life alone; changing marital status • Learning to ask for help • Letting go; acceptance • Caregiving and the role of the caregiver • Concerns about children and grandchildren • Downsizing; housing options Facilitators Susan Flaster, RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN Cindy Kramer, Med, MSW. Please register at front desk with a sign-up sheet.

INVESTING DISCUSSION GROUP Every Wednesday in February 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm If you are new to the markets and investing this is an excellent forum in which to learn. The roundtable participants decide the topics to be dis-cussed. There is always a lively Q & A segment at each meeting. If you would like to learn about investing in gen-eral we have the place for you. Join us for interac-tive round table discourse. The approaches are based on current events impacting the markets and the knowledgeable input from the partici-pants. If you would like to learn about CD’s, determin-ing your risk tolerance and many other topics in a comfortable, friendly and learning enviroment. please join us.

We make investing interesting with lively discus-sions and manage a few laughs along the way. Sheldon Boyarsky, CFP®, CRPC® VP Wealth

Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Monday, February 3 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us as we discuss current news and breaking stories about business, health, sports, technology, and entertainment going on in the world around us. Facilitated by Pat Monahan Terry Goldstein

Crafts and Fun

Creations with Patti

Friday, February 7 10:30 am - 11:45 am We will be making heart garland for Valentines Day using felt and twine.

EVERY Thursday in the Cafeteria

@ 1:30 pm

Pin Cushion Corner

Come with friends or make a new friend.

Sit with others for friendship and conversation while working on your own

project brought in from home.

We have plenty of adult coloring books and colored pencils.

Are you are interested in learning how to knit,

crochet, or needlepoint? Call the front desk with your interest and we will arrange for you to meet

with a volunteer instructor.

Back by popular demand…

Wedding Albums

Wednesday, February 12 10:30 am - 11:30 am Bring your wedding album in for an hour of reminiscing and sharing memories. Light pastries, coffee and tea will be served.

Board Games

Adult Coloring Crossword Puzzles

Monday, February 10 1:30 pm Light snacks, coffee and tea will be available.

Screenings and More...

Glucose Screening

Tuesday, February 11

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Appointment needed

Fasting required

Blood Pressure Screening

Wednesday, February 5 10:00 am High blood pressure has no symptoms. Regu-larly monitoring your blood pressure will help you discover any problems. Shereen Naqvi, BS, BSN, RN, and Geetanjali Jain, BSN, RN, will take your blood pressure and share the results with you.

Podiatrist Thursday, February 6 9:00 am - 11:30 am Appointment needed

Dr. Horowitz will be here from East Brunswick Foot and Ankle Center. If you are experiencing any foot, Achilles, ankle, arch, or ball problems or need your toenails clipped and would like to see the doctor, please make an appointment at the front desk. Please bring your insurance card.

Things to Know...

Surrogate Appointment Information

Living Wills? Probate? Trusts?

Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County Surrogate,

will be here on Tuesday, February 25, 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

Nixle Alerts for communication through-

out the township :

https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/nixle

Subscribe to our township e-News:

https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/e-news

Exercise Classes

We offer an exercise class for every level. The exercise brochure is located on the township Website: https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/senior-center-classes/

Please do not assume these classes are all full. You may call our informative volunteers at the front desk with any questions: 609-371-7192 Ballroom Dance Chair Exercise Chair Yoga Core Drums Alive Exercise Class Fun Friday Workout Gentle Stretch Line Dance Meditation Rise and Shine Tai Chi Beginner and Advanced Yoga Yoga Sculpt Zumba Gold

Condolences

to the friends and family of

Kay White

James Stokes

Technical Tutoring

iPhone 101

30-Minute Private Sessions

Every Monday or Thursday By appointment

(Choose one day per week only)

Are you a beginner with little or no experi-

ence. Learn how to “tech speak” using iPhone

vocabulary.

Do you know how to move and rearrange

your app icons on your home screen?

Make the most out of your contacts

in your address book.

What is 3D Touch?

Customize the Control Center.

You can “scan” documents, receipts, and

coupons.

How to stay safe from virus’s and scams.

Are you ready to experience

new and exciting tips and

tricks? Come join the fun.

Sign up today.

Computer

30-Minute Private Sessions

Every Monday By appointment only

30 Minute one-on-one session

Are you a beginner with no experience using a computer? You can do it! Have you never used a computer? Learn how to maneuver the mouse. Do you need help with email? Do you want to print from your computer? Do you want to play Solitaire? Do you need help changing the settings?

At your request, we now offer Android tutoring

Android 101

30-Minute Private Sessions By appointment only

Wednesday, February 5

12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

We now have a tutor for those of you who own an Android. Take advantage of the knowledge our tutor has to offer and learn the functions of your cell phone, step by step.

The tutoring schedule fills up very quickly.

Make your appointment now!

609-371-7192

Caregiver Support Group For those supporting loved ones with dementia or memory related issues

Meets the second Wednesday of the month

January through June @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please register with sign-up sheet or at front desk

Strategies and tools to empower caregivers with managing

dementia-related behaviors, providing a dementia-friendly lifestyle and improving self-care.

This monthly one-hour support group will be held in a private setting to discuss related issues.

We still have availability.

Support Groups

Helpful Numbers Adult Protective Services (609) 989-4346 Catholic Charities (609) 599-1246 Ears for Caregivers (866) 300-3277 East Windsor Township (609) 443-4000 Homecare Assistance Agency (908) 770-9077 Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (609) 393-9922 Jewish Family & Children’s Services (609) 987-8100 LIFE St. Francis (609) 599-5357 Meals on Wheels of Mercer County (609) 695-3483 Mercer County Board of Social Services (609) 989-4320 Mercer County Connection (609) 890-9800 Mercer County Consumer Affairs (609) 989-6671 Mercer County Legal Services for the Elderly (609) 695-6249 Mercer County Office on Aging/ADRC (609) 989-6661 Mercer County Surrogate (609) 989-6336 Mercer County Veteran Services (609) 989-6120 NJ Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 792-8339 NJ Foundation for Aging (609) 421-0206 Oaks Integrated Care (609) 396-6788 PAAD, Lifeline & Senior Gold Hotline (800) 792-9745 Ride Provide (609) 452-5144 Route 130 Connection Bus (609) 989-6827 Secure at Home (609) 987-8121 Senior Dental Association (732) 821-9400 Skeet’s Food Pantry (609) 395-0897 TRADE Transportation (609) 530-1971 Tu Amigo Taxi (609) 529-4491 Visiting Angels of Central Mercer County (609) 883-8188 Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (609) 448-0103 Yellow Cab (609) 443-0003