JANUARY 15 - PARX TRIP, 9:30 AM, $10.00

JANUARY 16 - SPEAKER, GAMES & EDUCATIONAL, 11:00 AM(Free)

JANUARY 21 - CENTER CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

JANUARY 23 - BUSINESS MEETING, 11:00 AM (Free)

JANUARY 30 - SPEAKER, FREE BINGO, 11:00 AM (Free)

JANUARY 30 - TWO RIVER THEATER TRIP, 10:30 AM, $38.00

FEBRUARY 5 - GRAMMY MUSEUM TRIP, 9:45 AM, $13.00

FEBRUARY 6 - SPEAKER, FREE BINGO, 11:00 AM (Free)

FEBRUARY 8 - ORCHID SHOW TRIP, 9:30 AM, $5.00

FEBRUARY 12 - PARX TRIP, 9:30 AM, $10.00

FEBRUARY 13 - RED HATS @ SENIOR CENTER, MOVIE, 11 - 2 PM

FEBRUARY 15 - MARDI GRAS SOCIAL, 11:30 AM, $15.00

FEBRUARY 18 - CENTER CLOSED - Presidents Day

FEBRUARY 20 - SPEAKER, ALZHEIMER’S LECTURE, 11:00 AM (Free)

FEBRUARY 27 - SPEAKER, SENIOR DAY, 12:30 AM (Free)

MARCH 6 - SPEAKER, TV TRIVIA, 11:00 A.M. (Free)

MARCH 12 - PARX CASINO TRIP, 9:30 AM, $10.00

MARCH 13 - SPEAKER, ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUN, 11:00 AM (Free)

MARCH 15 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY SOCIAL, 11:30 AM, $15.00

MARCH 20 - SPEAKER, PLAY JEOPARDY, 11:00 AM (Free)

MARCH 21 - BRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATER TRIP, 10:15 AM, $68.00

MARCH 27 - SPEAKER, COOKING DEMO, 11:00 AM (Free)

MARCH 28 - DOOLAN’S TRIP-DOO WOP TO DISCO, 10:45 AM,$58

UPCOMING EVENTS

TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD SENIOR CENTER

JAN./FEB./MAR. 2019 CENTER HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY

9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

116 JACKSON MILLS ROAD, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

732-294-2029

THE FORUM

SENIOR CENTER

MEMBERSHIP :

Open to adults 55 years

and over.

Membership dues are

$18.00 per year.

Membership runs from

April 1st thru March 31st.

Open to Freehold Twp.

Residents Only

INSIDE THIS ISSUE :

MOVIE SCHEDULE 2

BOOK CLUB 2

ATLANTIC CITY

TRIPS

2

SOCIALS 3

TRIPS 4-5

SPEAKERS 6-8

1/25 — CRAZY RICH

ASIANS, STARRING : CONSTANCE WU

& HENRY GOLDING — A WOMEN

LEARNS MORE ABOUT HER

BOYFRIEND & HIS FAMILY AFTER

TRAVELING TO SINGAPORE FOR A

WEDDING. (PG-13)

2/8 — MAMMA MIA! HERE

WE GO AGAIN ! , STARRING :

AMANDA SEYFRIED & MERYL STREEP — 5 YEARS

AFTER THE EVENTS OF MAMMA MIA! , SOPHIE

LEARNS ABOUT HER MOTHERS PAST WHILE

PREGNANT HERSELF. (PG-13)

3/1 — A STAR IS BORN , STARRING : LADY

GAGA & BRADLEY COOPER — BRADLEY COOPER

PLAYS JACKSON MAINE, WHO

DISCOVERS & FALLS IN LOVE

WITH STRUGGLING ARTIST ALLY.

SHE HAS JUST GIVEN UP ON HER

DREAM TO MAKE IT

BIG AS A SINGER

UNTIL JACK COAXES

HER INTO THE

SPOTLIGHT .(R)

3/22 — FIRST MAN, STARRING :

RYAN GOSLING — THE STORY OF

NASA’S MISSION TO LAND A MAN

ON THE MOON, FOCUSING ON

NEIL ARMSTRONG & THE YEARS

1961-1969, & EXPLORES THE SACRIFICES AND

THE COST. (PG-13)

BINGO Dates: JANUARY 18th,

FEBRUARY 1 & 22nd,

MARCH 8th & 29th

Time: 12:30 P.M. (Fridays) MUST BE A MEMBER TO PLAY!

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January 28th—1:30 P.M.

Lilac Girls By Martha Hall Kelly

February 25th—1:30 P.M.

Fire & Blood By George R. Martin

March 25th—1:30 P.M.

The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton & James Patterson

ATLANTIC CITY

TRIPS

JANUARY 29th:

RESORTS w/$25 SLOT PLAY

FEBRUARY 26th: GOLDEN

NUGGET w/$25 SLOT & $5 Food

MARCH 26th:

TROPICANA w/$25 SLOT PLAY

Bowling at Howell Lanes

Thursdays @ 12:00 noon No commitment - Bowl 1,2,3 games,

good exercise, good fun & reasonable! COME JOIN US!

Send Our Troops

A Little Bit of Home

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Most Needed Care Package Items:

*Toiletries *Aspirin/Advil

*Eye Drops *Sun Block *Band Aids

*Batteries * Bug Spray *Socks *T-Shirts

*Hand Warmers *Shower Shoes *Books

*Snack Foods *Powdered Drink Mixes

DROP-OFF BOX LOCATED IN LOBBY

MOVIE START TIME: 1:00 P.M.

JOIN US FOR THE

MARDI GRAS SOCIAL Friday, February 15th at 11:30 A.M.

$15.00 per person

Menu: Chicken Parm, Baked Ziti, Green Beans, Salad & Dessert Music By – Anthony DiDio

Pre-Registration Required — Deadline 2/8/19

*****UPCOMING SOCIALS*****

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Menu

Breast of Chicken, Sautéed Broccoli, Potato

Croquettes, Salad &

Dessert

St. Patrick’S Day Social Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:30 A.M.

_________________________________________

Menu: A Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Feast

- $15.00 Per Person -

ENTERTAINMENT BY: GARY MORTON

Pre-Registration is Required —Deadline 3/8/19

New Year’s Social

Friday, January 11, 2019

11:30 AM - 3:00 PM / $15.00

Music by: JEFF HOFSTEIN

Pre– Registration Required - Deadline: 1/4/19

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UPCOMING TRIPS & EVENTS

Tuesday,1/15/19, 9:30 am - Parx Casino Spend the day in the #1 casino in Pennsylvania!

Cost: $10 per person / Limit 19 members

Wednesday,1/30/19, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Two River Theater - NOISES OFF Screwball antics, sight gags, pratfalls, misplaced props, slamming doors & flying sardines all combine in this celebrated, flawless farce-within-a farce.

Cost: $38.00 per person / Limit 19 (Lunch is on your own before show)

Tuesday, 2/5/19, 9:45 am - 3:30 pm

Grammy Museum Experience At the Prudential Center - Explore the enduring legacies of all forms of

music; the creative process: the art & technology of the recording process; & the history of the Grammy Awards, with a focus on the

continuing achievements of NJ-born artists.

Cost: $13 per person / Limit 19 members Bring money for lunch (after museum) at Mercado Tomato Pie

WALKING IS A MUST FOR THIS TRIP!

Friday, 2/8/19, 9:30 am - Orchid Show The Deep Cut Orchid Society orchid show at Dearborn Market, Holmdel, NJ. It features garden exhibits & orchid displays by local & international

orchid growers. Free guided tour & workshops! Exotic orchids from around the world will be for sale - Dearborn Market will be offering fresh

food & deli selections - stay for lunch and shop!

Cost: $5 per person / Limit 19 Members

WALKING IS A MUST FOR THIS TRIP!

Tuesday, 2/12/19, 9:30 am - Parx Casino

Spend the day in the #1 casino in Pennsylvania!

Cost: $10 per person / Limit 19 Members

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Tuesday, 3/12/19, 9:30 am - Parx Casino Spend the day in the #1 casino in Pennsylvania!

Cost: $10 per person / Limit 19 Members

Thursday, 3/21/18, 10:15 am - 5:30 pm Bristol Riverside Theatre

To See: “The Sunshine Boys - Al & Willie, a famous vaudeville duo, haven’t spoken to each other in over a decade. When a big TV network attempts to

bring the 2 legendary (and cranky) comics together one last time, it turns out to be easier said than done. Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys is a touching story full of memories, regrets, & the laughter that accompanies lifelong

friendship. Lunch will be at the Historic King George II Inn (America’s Oldest Operating Inn - Established 1681)

Cost Includes: Show Ticket, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Cost: $68.00 per person / Limit 19 Members

WALKING IS A MUST FROM THE KING GEORGE RESTAURANT TO THE THEATRE.

Thursday, 3/28/19, 10:45 am - 4:30 pm

Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake To See: “Doo Wop to Disco Review” - An American Bandstand Review of your

favorite artists & songs of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s performed by the

inimitable Reflections Show Band - add in great a great All Star comedian &

all day dancing—it’s a hit!!!

Cost Includes: Show Ticket, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Cost: $58.00 per person / Limit 19 Members

Business Meetings Are Back for 2019!! Find out what’s happening at the center -

bring your questions & concerns! THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AT 10:30 AM:

(Before Speaker) 4/24/19 ~ 7/24/19 ~ 10/23/19

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UP-COMING SPEAKERS Wednesday, 1/16/19, 11:00 am

Tri-State Pharmaceutical Presents: Name That Tune!

Can you name the songs by short clips? Test your knowledge

and you could win a prize!

Pre –Registration Required— Refreshments & Prizes!

Wednesday, 1/23/19, 11:00 am

Senior Center Business Meeting

Members are encouraged to join us for an informational session

on the new happenings and policies that will be implemented

in 2019. There will be time following the meeting to answer

any questions or concerns you may have.

Pre –Registration Required / Snacks Provided

Wednesday, 1/30/19, 11:00 am

Free Bingo!

Presented by: Allaire Rehab & Nursing

Pre-Registration Required / Prizes!

Wednesday, 2/6/19, 11:00 am

Free Bingo!

Presented by: Bella Terra Senior Lifestyle of Jackson

~Pre –Registration Required / Prizes!

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Wednesday, 2/20/19, 11:00 am

An Information Session on Alzheimer’s

This workshop will provide information & education on facts &

myths regarding aging, Alzheimer’s disease & dementia.

Presented by: Matawan Adult Day Care Pre –Registration Required / Light Refreshments Served

Wednesday, 2/27/19, 12:30 am Senior Day!

A day dedicated to Celebrating Seniors! Free Health

Screenings, Games, Community Education, Travel Info,

Free Lunch & Dessert, Shopping & More!

Presented by: HANLON NIEMANN & WRIGHT, PC

Pre-Registration Required — Free Lunch & Give-A-Ways

Wednesday, 3/6/19, 11:00 am

A Word From Our Sponsor

T.V. commercials to reminisce the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s!

Presented by: Right at Home

Pre –Registration Required

Wednesday, 3/13/19, 11:00 am

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

*GAMES *FUN *AWESOME PRIZES!

Presented by: Allaire Rehab & Nursing

PLEASE NOTE: DATES & TIMES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Wednesday, 3/20/19, 11:00 am

Let’s Play Jeopardy!

You choose the categories — the only technology you

need is your brain!

Presented by: Preferred Care

Pre –Registration Required / Prizes for Everyone!

Wednesday, 3/27/19, 11:00 am Join Us For A Cooking Demo!

More Info To Follow

Presented by: The Chelsea @ Marlboro

IT’S NOT TO LATE TO JOIN THE WALKING CLUB!

Get Out!

Meet Other People!

Improve Your Fitness & Well-Being!

Walk & Talk At The Mall!

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. / Sign Up at Front Desk

Benefits of Walking: 1) Boosts your immune system! 2) Improves flexibility of joints & muscles!

3) Lowers blood pressure & cholesterol levels! 4) Improves circulation! 5) Aids restful sleep! 6) Strengthens the heart!

EMERGENCY OR WEATHER CLOSING INFO:

Our Office/Senior Center follows the Township Administration schedule with regard to either a delayed opening, early dismissal, or inclement weather closure. Staff will be notified & all

necessary preparations & communications will commence.

Should a decision be made before or after hours, this information can be obtained via the Township website, Cable Channel 77 on Optimum, or you can sign-up for the Emergency Alert Program on

the Freehold Township website @ twp.freehold.nj.us and they will call you!

JUST ADDED - NEW TRIPS!

Wednesday, 2/27/19, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE Presents: BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

From his meteoric rise to fame in 1957 through his tragic death less than two years later, Buddy Holly influenced modern music like no other

performer of his generation. Featuring more than 20 of Holly’s greatest hits, including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy” and many more!

Cost: $47.00 per person / Limit 19 Members Lunch is on your own before show

Thursday, 3/7/19, 10:45 am - 4:00 pm

DOOLAN’S SHORE CLUB Presents:

ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL

- From Ireland to America - This traditional show stars Irish Tenor Jimmy Byrne (himself) and the famous Green Derby Show Band! The show also includes a Comedian

and Bagpipes!

Menu: One Hour Open Bar, Fresh Garden Salad, Pasta or Soup, Corned Beef & Cabbage, 1/2 Roasted Chicken or Herbal Salmon, Dessert,

Coffee or Tea, Wine & Soda During Lunch

Cost: $56.00 per person / Limit 19 Members