SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,

2018 "Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer"

awarded to Fay Fisch, a 32 year resident who has been volunteering at the Senior

Center for the past 3-1/2 years. Fay, described by Senior Center members as knowl-

edgeable, professional and caring, dedicates over 30 hours a week assisting staff and

members at the Senior Center, performing many diverse tasks.

Mayor and Council Members accepted delivery of New Grant-Awarded Community Bus with

value exceeding $133,000, to replace current bus. The new bus, handicapped accessible, is available Mon-

day through Friday to transport senior citizens to and from the Senior Center as well as to local shopping

centers and medical offices.

MySeniorCenter, an online information and registration system for the Senior Center to provide

members with an automated check-in system, has launched. A companion website, MyActiveCenter, will

soon become available, providing seniors with online access at home to sign-up for programs.

East Windsor Rescue Squad, District I EMT and Deputy Chief Zachary Beyer was honored as

Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. Thank you to all East Windsor rescue squad volunteers!

Annual Mayor State of the Township address delivered before MidJersey Chamber of Commerce,

providing updates on major business and Township projects. View on Township website.

Attend East Windsor "National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 7, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the East

Windsor PAL Complex. This annual fun educational event features crime watch information, emergency

vehicles equipment, music, free food, and booths by area groups and businesses.

Five Guys, a national chain with over 1,450 locations, specializing in fresh made hamburgers, fries,

shakes, hot dogs and sandwiches, opened in newly constructed The Shoppes at East Windsor on Route 130

South.

Hickory Corner Pharmacy opened in the “WaWa Center.” The full-service pharmacy accepts all

insurance plans, offers a wide range of health care items, pharmaceutical services, and offers free delivery.

Free Document Shredding/Recycling Day will be held on Wednesday, July 11 from 4 pm to 8 pm,

at the Senior Center. RISE will be on-site for drop-off of shoes, clothing, blankets, working appliances, use-

able furniture, and housewares. NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED at this event.

Join us at East Windsor Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 7 at Etra Lake Park.

HAPPY JULY 4TH INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Mayor Janice Mironov

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.

Karen Theer, Director

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

John Zoller, Deputy Mayor

Denise Daniels, Council Member

Marc Lippman, Council Member

Alan Rosenberg, Council Member

Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member

Peter V. Yeager, Council Member

TRIPS

Friday, July 13

Historic Walnford

Allentown, NJ

Full of fascinating history, this large, ele-

gant home was built in 1774. Learn about

the Waln family and the evolution of

Walnford over two centuries—from an

18th-century industrial village and family

farm to an elegant country estate. The

site showcases over 200 years of social,

technological, and environmental history

through the Waln family. The historic

district includes 36 acres of fields, wood-

lands, and wetlands; the beautiful grist-

mill along the banks of Crosswicks

Creek; and farm buildings.

Departure time: 8:45 am

Tour time: 9:30 am

Return time: 11:15 am

Cost: $2.50 + 50¢ cash for transportation

Wednesday, July 18

Cornelius Low House

Piscataway, NJ

Constructed in 1741 on a bluff overlook-

ing the prosperous Raritan Landing, this

nine-room Georgian manor belonged to

Loyalist merchant, surveyor, and attorney

Cornelius Low. The restored house now

serves as the Middlesex County Museum,

home to an exhibit that focuses on the

stories of New Jerseyans and the effect

World War I had on those at home and

fighting abroad. Through unique dis-

plays, artifacts, and historic re-creations,

“Over There, Over Here: New Jersey

During World War I” delves into topics

such as the prelude to war, the home

front, the roles of African Americans and

women, and how art, music, and photog-

raphy played a part during the war.

Stair climbing is involved.

Departure time: 9:00 am

Tour time: 10:00 am

Return time: 12:30 pm

Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation

TRIPS

Thursday, July 26

Swing the Night Away!

Pines Dinner Theatre

Allentown, PA

Frank, Dean, and Sammy are up in

heaven, but God tells them they left some

unfinished business back on earth. It

seems Frank made an unfulfilled promise

to Vic, the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge.

Now he and the boys have one night to

make it right. With over thirty hits like

My Way, What Kind of Fool Am I? and

Everybody Loves Somebody, The Rat

Pack Lounge will leave you singing and

savoring the days of highballs and high

rollers.

Departure time: 10:30 am

Lunch time: 12:30 pm

Show time: 2:00 pm

Return time: 5:30 pm

Cost: $75.00 (coach bus, show and lunch)

Monday, July 30

Chocolatrium Chocolate Museum

West Berlin, NJ

Calling all chocolate lovers! Join us for

this fun and interactive tour, where you’ll

experience the history and transformation

of chocolate, “from beans to bards,” at Mi-

chel Cluizel’s family-owned chocolate-

making mecca.

A unique tasting of “single estate” choco-

lates, which also includes hot chocolate

and handcrafted French pastries, makes

this a one-of-a-kind trip for anyone who

has ever considered themselves a choco-

late connoisseur.

Departure time: 8:45 am

Tour time: 10:00 am

Return time: 1:30 pm

Cost: $50.00 + lunch at Mastoris

Transportation: coach bus

Medical & Presentations

Osteoporosis Screening

Tuesday, July 24

9:00 am - 11:00 am

If identified early, osteoporosis, a poten-

tially debilitating disease, can be treated

with simple self-help measures and medi-

cation.

Administered by

Marie Marzan, RN

How Safe and Effective Is

Your Sunscreen

Monday, July 16

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The shelves are loaded with gels, lotions,

sticks, sprays, and oil-free versions. It

may be easier than ever to find sunscreen

with all the right stuff, but be sure to read

the label.

Come and learn about what the best sun-

screen is for you, SPF protection, and

UVB concerns.

Presenter

Harshav Raval

Hickory Pharmacy

Oral Cancer Screening

Friday, July 20

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Oral cancer has existed outside the under-

standing of much of the public, yet 43,250

Americans will be newly diagnosed this

year alone. These screenings are more im-

portant now than ever because oral cancer is

on the rise. Oral cancer is not a rare disease.

The good news is that a doctor can see or

feel the precancerous tissue changes that

might lead to a cancer.

Administered by

Dr. Joseph Caruso

Hightstown Family Dentistry

Blood Pressure Screening

Wednesday, July 11

10:00 am - 10:30 am

High blood pressure has no symptoms.

Regularly 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.

Presentations

Property Tax Presentation

Tuesday, July 24

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Anne will discuss paying the tax bill

online, the total tax rate for residents, tax

bills, senior citizen deduction, disabled

individual deduction, veteran deduction,

homestead rebate, senior freeze, changing

the name on a deed, and more!

Presenter

Anne Blake, CTC

East Windsor Township Tax Collector

Healthy Habits for an Ageless Brain

Friday, July 6

10:30 am - 11:30 am

What if you could learn the habits that

would make your brain “grow younger?”

Would you do it? If you answered “yes,”

then this is your chance to find out what

you need to do. In this presentation, you

will learn which parts of the brain you

must exercise to make it work better,

faster, and stronger. You will learn the

most important addition to your lifestyle

in order to expand your brain volume.

Presenter

Marilyn Abrahamson, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist and Certified Brain

Health Educator

Understanding Colon

Conditions and Screenings

Wednesday, July 11

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Colorectal conditions can impact your qual-

ity of life and may signify more serious

problems. The first step in diagnosing the

problem may be a colonoscopy, which is

key for early detection of colon cancer.

Join Liam Smith, MD, FACS, board certi-

fied in colon and rectal surgery, and learn

about common colon conditions, as well as

treatment options.

Take Control of Your Health

Thursday, July 19

10:30 am - 11:30 am

In this presentation, Steve will discuss how

many health risks begin long before you no-

tice symptoms. The earlier these diseases

and conditions are detected, the greater

chance they can be treated successfully.

Learn what you can do to take control of

your health.

Presenter

Steven Guarino

Senior Well-Being Specialist

Oaks Integrated Care

Presentations Savvy Supermarket Shoppers

Wednesday, July 25

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Grocery shopping can be overwhelming,

especially when you are attempting to eat

healthy, maintain a specialized diet, and

adhere to a budget.

Come join us as we discuss ways to navi-

gate the supermarket while sticking to our

goals.

Presenter

Mary Myers, MS, RDN

The New Jersey Security Freeze and

Fraud Watch—A New Way to Fight

Identity Theft

Thursday, July 12

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Our state government worked, in conjunc-

tion with AARP, to develop a tool to help

prevent identity theft. This program pro-

vides information about the New Jersey

Security Freeze, as well as AARP’s Na-

tional Fraud Watch Network, and how

they can be used to protect yourself.

Presenter

Barry Chalofsky

AARP Speakers Bureau

Personal Safety Presentation

Monday, July 9

10:30 am - 11:30 am

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will

give you some very valuable tips on how to

help prevent becoming a victim of crime

and avoid harmful situations.

All attendees will receive an informational

brochure and a personal alarm.

Presenter

Investigator Joseph Armano

Mercer County Sheriff’s Office

Nerve Palsies of the Hand

Thursday, July 26

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Numbness or tingling in your arms or

hands? The three primary nerves in the arm

are the radial, median, and ulnar nerves.

When one or all of these are damaged or de-

stroyed, particular palsies develop. Learn

nerve damage symptoms and suggestions to

seek treatment to manage the pain and retain

hand function to stay active and independent

as long as possible.

Presenter

Jessica Sliker, PTA, BS, MHA

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

Presentation

Space Travel Monday, July 23

10:30 am - 11:30 am

It was 49 years ago that the world watched in anticipation as Neil Armstrong, Buzz

Aldrin, and Michael Collins were hurtled skyward in a rocket bound for the moon in

Apollo 11. The NASA mission took place on July 16, 1969, from Cape Kennedy, Flor-

ida, flying the astronauts in a Lunar Module. The astronauts made history on July 20,

1969, when they landed on the moon and became the first humans to set foot on the

moon, leaving their footprints in its dusty soil.

In this program, you will learn about the human desire to travel to the stars, including

trivia on why the United States waited so long to put a woman in space and what plans

NASA has for the future.

After a 30-minute video, you will examine the model of a space shuttle and participate

in an experiment to demonstrate the pull of gravity as a spacecraft leaves Earth.

Presenter

Gloria Hoffner, the Founder of Science for Seniors, is a Certified Activity Professional

and winner of the 2010 NCCAP (National Certification Counsel for Activity Profes-

sionals) Best Practice Award. She is a contributing editor and monthly columnist for

Creative Forecasting Magazine and a columnist on activity program ideas for

about.com. Her book Science for Seniors: Hands-On Learning Activities was published

in 2011 to widespread acclaim.

Ziegfeld Girls

Monday, July 16

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Ziegfeld Follies ran from

1907 to 1931. Florenz Ziegfeld

glorified the American girl and

made her a symbol of the modern

independent woman.

Florenz Ziegfeld was instrumental

in bringing women to the center of

society. The Ziegfeld Girl became

an American Institution. Marty will talk about the following individuals: Irving Berlin,

Anna Held, Justine Johnston, Ann Pennington, Peggy Hopkins Joyce, Marilyn Miller,

Fanny Brice, Joseph Urban, and Ruth Etting.

The following songs will be a part of the lecture: My Man, Love Me or Leave Me, and

A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody.

Presenter

Martin Schneit

Licensed New York City Tour Guide

Marty Schneit is a born and bred New Yorker and historian. Marty has lectured at the

New York Public Library, National Council of Jewish Women, Jewish Community Cen-

ter, The 92nd Street Y, The Health Outreach Program of New York Presbyterian Hospi-

tal, Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, and the Ziegfeld Society of New York.

The Jewish Braille Institute has recorded Marty's lectures for their audio magazine and

lecture series. He typifies pride and passion for the City of New York.

Lecture

Programs The Best Way to Help Is

Often Just to Listen

Tuesday, July 31

10:30 am - 11:30 am

A 24-hour helpline in the UK known as Samari-

tans helped Sophie Andrews become a survivor of

abuse rather than a victim. Now she's paying the

favor back as the founder of The Silver Line, a

helpline that supports lonely and isolated older

people. In a powerful, personal talk, she shares

why the simple act of listening (instead of giving

advice) is often the best way to help someone in

need.

Drop in for a lively discussion! For the first 14

minutes we will watch the video, then we will

have the discussion. Facilitated by Ellie Siegel

and Caryl Schienvar.

Writers’ Group

Thursday, July 19

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:

Never underestimate the lives of old men

sitting on park benches.

Dancing for Your Health

Monday, July 2

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dancing for Your Health is a program that

emphasizes popular line dances like the

Macarena, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle,

Cha Cha Slide, and Cotton-Eyed Joe as a

means of physical activity that improves

overall health. The program uses popular

music and movement as a means of physi-

cal activity.

Research has found that dancing improves

strength and muscle function in older

adults, as well as increasing balance and

flexibility, leading to better stability and

fewer injuries. Dancing can also improve

your cardiovascular health, which will de-

crease your chances of developing heart

disease.

Instructor

Candace Woodward-Clough

Other Happenings

Entertainer

Harry Maitland

Friday, July 20

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Harry will entertain you with songs of yes-

terday and words you can understand, from

artists we all fondly remember and the

memories that go with them.

Learn Western

Square Dance

Friday, July 13

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 ex-

tremely social.

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need a

partner.

Dine Around

This activity will give those who would

like to go to lunch an opportunity to social-

ize and connect with other members.

Friday, July 27

12:30 pm

The Vine Restaurant

25 East Railroad Avenue

Jamesburg, NJ

Painted Jar with

Candle

Tuesday, July 17

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Andrea will show you

how you can transform

an empty jar into a

pretty candle jar. These are fun to make

and easy to do, plus they create a lovely

ambiance.

Instructor

Andrea Casey

Community Events

Independence Day Celebration

Etra Lake Park

Saturday, July 7 (rain date July 14)

6:00 pm • 9:30 pm Fireworks Display

Residents are invited to attend the East Windsor Independence Day

Celebration, featuring live music, food, spectacular fireworks, and

fun for the entire family!

Come hear Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6-piece band known for

its traditional jazz sound, followed at 7:30 pm by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a

6-piece ensemble performing Americana and a variety of popular melodies.

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

In the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000 ext. 400 for cancellation informa-

tion.

Satisfaction

The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show

Etra Lake Park

Sunday, July 29 • 6:00 pm

Satisfaction, the International Rolling Stones Tribute

Show, is internationally acclaimed as the most authentic

cast and production show available honoring the world’s

greatest rock and roll band. Chris LeGrand rocks the

crowd with all the flamboyance and charisma of Mick Jagger.

This highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast, over thirty hit

songs, and authentic instruments and costuming of its kind.

Showbiz Magazine: “They have you in the aisles like Jumping Jack Flash.”

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

You must sign up at the front desk to

participate in ALL

activities and programs.

The Senior Center will be closed

on Wednesday, July 4,

for Independence Day.

Interested in re-evaluating your health and pre-

scription drug coverage? Call for an appointment

with our SHIP counselor, who provides members

with free, objective, confidential, unbiased infor-

mation and assistance.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program

(SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiar-

ies who need assistance with their health insur-

ance.

A SHIP counselor is available by appointment

only on Tuesday, July 17, from 11:00 am to 3:00

pm, to help members with Medicare cost, bene-

fits, and eligibility; prescription drug coverage

and pharmaceutical assistance; selecting supple-

mental policies; dealing with claims; savings and

extra-help programs; appeal filing; and Medicare

fraud.

Book Club

Thursday, July 26

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sharon Galbraith Ryer

of the Hickory Corner

Library will lead a

discussion of Before We

Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

Based on one of America’s most notorious

real-life scandals—in which Georgia Tann,

director of a Memphis-based adoption organi-

zation, kidnapped and sold poor children to

wealthy families all over the country—

Wingate’s riveting, wrenching, and ultimately

uplifting tale reminds us how, even though

the paths we take can lead to many places, the

heart never forgets where we belong.

Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County Surro-

gate, will be here on Tuesday, July 24, from

9:30 am to 11:30 am. To make an appoint-

ment 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.

Bits and Pieces

Surrogate

MEDICARE COUNSELOR

Randye Abbott

Gordhan Ahuja

Philip Andermann

Cynthia Applegate

Mary Ascher

Laura Atkins

Mary Burdick

George Burgey

Lois Carucci

Dennis Casella

Yu-May Chen

Ruihong Cheng

Sandy Chimes

William Cody

Eleanore Cox

Avinash Delory

Roseann DeLuca

Gloria Domanski

John Dudash

Guy Edenfield

Richard Eglowitz

Jean Elias

Jonathan Epaminondas

Barbara Epstein

Derek Faison

Ettore Ferrara

Diane Fisher

David Gerland

Gloria Golbert

Sharon Goldstein

Emily Gosnell

Joan Guggenheim

Ann Gumbinger

Ellen Halligan

Anwar Hassan

Trudy Heisler

Steven Hermann Gail Hirschberg

Eileen Hoffman

Sylvia Holder

Anna Hom

Chung Yao Hsu

Usha Jain

Kathleen Johnston

Roberta Jones

Daniel Kamanda

Barbara Kaplan

Shabnam Khanna

Sherry Kirsner

Mary Kokolus

William Kradelman

Theresa LaBruno

Nancy Lanzetta

Theresa LaPage

Alice Lee

Alan Liebowitz

Priscilla Light

Lois Little

William Long

Stephan Lucas

Bik-Ha Mark

James Marnell

Josephine Mastrogiovanni

Kameshwar Mathur

Charlotte McCallum

Virginia McKinnie

Delores McLemore

Bill Miller

Mary Miller

Jesse Moskowitz

Zelma Munn

Ruth Murray

Hermione Noel

Elaine Nolan

Robert O'Connor

Mee Lee Pan

Rose Patterson

Anthony Perugini

Marilyn Quijano

Rosa Rey

Marion Rock

Marilyn Rotondella

Leslie Sacks

John Sarappo

Nadine Sauer

Amy Schechter

Janet Schock

Betty Sherman

Carmen Silva

Satwant Singh

Gary Snook

Bertha Stanziale

Paul Stollman

Marilyn Stone-Levitt

Ira Sukienik

June Sun

Martha Swanson

Rita Sweeney

Tamu Tatum

Rameshchandra Tharwala

Carol Tischler

Dave Tropp

Cathy Tudda

Ethel Varinecz

Carmelita Ventura-Perez

Patricia Virga

Anil Vyas

Richard Wagner

Larry Wexler

Rudolph Wilson

Claud Yarborough

Gail Zelenak