Senior Happenings

   SEPTEMBER HOURS
   Weekend hours: The South Brunswick Senior Center, located on Kingston Lane, will be open Saturdays, Sept. 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., except for Sept. 2, for the holiday weekend.
   Board games, billiards, computer classes, ping-pong and more activities are available. Senior band practice is at 1:30 p.m. and social dancing is held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
   For more information about any event, unless otherwise specified, to receive one-on-one computer instruction or to suggest a weekend program, call the senior center at 732-329-4000, ext. 7670.
EVENTS
   Massage with Michele: Mondays at 10:45 a.m. to noon. $1 per minute. Call the senior center to make reservations for an appointment.
   Job bank: The job bank will match seniors who are seeking employment with part-time employers. Assistance with job preparation, resume writing or job searching is available. For more information, contact Marie Brown at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7676 or [email protected].
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   Senior Week: Celebrate National Senior Week at the senior center from Monday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 15. Weeklong food drive, free class samples and more.
   Casino afternoon: Black jack, poker, money wheel for tickets toward door prizes and more. Monday, Sept. 10 at 12:30 p.m. Part of the Senior Week celebration.
   The Good Wife: Live performance featuring an actress/historian portraying Mrs. Benjamin Franklin. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Part of the Senior Week celebration.
   Barbecue lunch: Hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian options, baked beans, salads, ice cream and more. Advance reservations are required and can be made with Karen by calling 732-329-6171. Part of the Senior Week celebration.
   Art and craft show: Any South Brunswick resident 55 years or older is welcome to submit handmade art for this upcoming exhibit. Pick up an entry blank at the senior center to enter. The show will be Thursday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lecture about George Segal’s art at 1 p.m. All exhibit participants will be eligible for several door prizes and a chance to win an April 2008 trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information, call the senior center.
   Art exhibit: Through the end of September, the South Brunswick Senior Center will be exhibiting the works of Helen Ma. Ms. Ma’s paintings can be seen 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday.
CLUBS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
   Environmental Club: New club for South Brunswick senior citizens who are interested in environmental protection and want to learn more about the environmental problems facing us and our world. First meeting is Friday, Sept. 7 at 11:15 a.m. Call the senior center for more information.
   Chronic pain educational support group: Various speakers will discuss techniques that can be used to cope with chronic pain. The six-week program begins Sept. 11 and will meet at 10:45 a.m. in the senior center. Participants will receive relaxation tool for home use. Registration is free but limited. For more information, or to register, call Caryl Greenburg at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7212.
   Bereavement support group: For seniors who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The support group will meet for six weeks during the summer. For more information, call Caryl Greenberg at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7212.
   Bridge Club: Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, municipal complex. Lessons as well as free play during first monthly meeting. Tournament on the second meeting of the month. Call (732) 329-4000, ext. 7670.
   Billiards Club: Three tables in rear of lobby, anyone is welcome to play, tournaments held home and away. Membership required for tournaments. Call (732) 329-4000, ext. 7670.
   Golden Age Club: Brings seniors together with trips, parties and picnics. Dues are $8. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
   Knit and Crochet Club: Knit and crochet for good causes. Free lessons, yarn and supplies. Group meets Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call Bertie at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7688.
   South Brunswick Senior Club: Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the senior center. Meetings, monthly Atlantic City trips, a yearly picnic and more. For more information, call (732) 422-9341.
   Successful Aging: Discussion and support group tolearn memory improvement techniques. Meets at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, or to register, call Caryl Greenberg at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7212.
CLASSES
   Bridge with Janet: Free beginner lessons at 9 a.m. and intermediate bridge lessons at 10 a.m. Classes will be held on Tuesdays. For more information, call the senior center.
   Memoir writing and journaling: Learn how to write about your unique life experiences. Ten-week series of once-a-week classes, beginning Sept. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. $20 fee. Bring a notebook and a pen. Registration is open now. Call the senior center for more information.
   Drum circle workshop: New sessions of the drum circle workshop, where participants can explore music making and discover inner rhythms and songs. Meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 10 and 24 and Oct. 15 and 29. $5 for four weeks of drumming. Call the senior center for more information.
TRIPS
   Canadian Islands: From Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. Tour the Canadian Islands and their cities, casinos, mountains and sites, as well as go on a whale-watching cruise and more. Cost of trip is $585, including 10 meals. Call Lillian at (732) 422-9341 for more information.
   Free local trips: All trips begin at 10:30 a.m. Columbus Flea Market is Thursday, Sept. 6. Wal-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory is Wednesday, Sept. 12. Hometown Buffet, Farm Market and Entenmanns is Wednesday, Sept. 19.
   Melissa Manchester concert: See Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester at the PNC Art Center in Holmdel. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Free transportation for those who don’t drive. Bus will leave from Woodlot Park at 10:30 a.m. and stop at Adelphi Diner for lunch. Sign up at the senior center; tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the senior center.
   Water Gap trolley trip: Learn about Native Americans and the early settlers of the Delaware Water Gap National Park area. Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with lunch following. Bus leaves Woodlot Park, New Road, at 9 a.m. $11, including transportation and trolley ride. Register before Aug. 21. Call the senior center for more information.