HILLSBOROUGH: Senior calendar, notes for week of March 10

   Hillsborough Senior Citizens Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing you time to review the activities we have to offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.
   Dick Meier is president and you can call him at 359-6948 if you have a question. Coffee and doughnuts are served at the end of the meeting.
   If you haven’t paid your yearly dues, be advised the time to do so is almost up. Unpaid members will be dropped from our rolls and you will not be eligible for the parties and trips.
   Trip updates:
   March 17 — St. Patrick’s Fest at Doolan’s, Spring Lake. There is usually a long lineup at the bar. We’ve always enjoyed their talent and meal they serve. Large bus, ride in comfort. Cost is $71. Depart from Pathmark at 10:15 a.m.
   April 7 — Regular meeting, health fair. This year, it’s open to both chapters. 10 a.m. to noon. Come see the professionals come and discuss your concerns with them. Our meeting will commence at 12:30 p.m. and then we’ll enjoy refreshments.
   April 13 — Member Appreciation Lunch at the municipal building. We great lunch and bingo with cash prizes. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $12, which is refunded on your arrival. You have to sign up. No walk-ins.
   April 28 — “A Chorus Line” at N.J. Performing Arts Center, Newark. We’ll have lunch at the Essex House in West Orange. Cost is $87. Depart from Pathmark lot at10 a.m. This is the large bus, so ride in comfort.
   Atlantic City — First Monday of the month. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. from Pathmark lot and is open to everyone. Call Jo for details at 908-359-6418.
   Don’t forget the card players on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and mah-jongg on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
— Elsie Slusser
CHAPTER B
   Chapter B members meet today, March 10, for their regular monthly meeting in the all-purpose room at the Municipal Building at 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
   There are always trips and events available for purchase. Always bring your checkbook or a few checks and be ready when we start selling at 11:30. If you plan on buying a space for a trip, you must be present to purchase your own ticket.
   Our new by-laws will be presented to the membership and voting will follow.
   Our guest speaker will be Detective Barry Bittenmaster from the Morris County Prosecutors office. He will give a presentation regarding fraud as it pertains to seniors. Having read in the paper about schemes against seniors lately, this should be a timely topic. Question period to follow.
   Trip updates:
   • Our overnight trip to Mystic, Conn., for April 6-7 is closed out.
   • Spaces are available for our overnight trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa., on May 16-17. Cost of trip for a double is $285 and $345 for a single.
   • Tickets for March 17 bingo will be sold today.
   • Our April meeting will be our annual spring luncheon and will be at the municipal building. A cold buffet will be served by a local caterer. Today’s meeting is our cutoff date for purchase of these tickets. No exceptions. Cost is $15 and monies will be refunded upon attendance.
   Our anniversary luncheon committee has met for their first planning meeting. This event will be held in June at the Somerville Elks Club on Route 28.
   Need more information? Call 908 359-8412.
— Nancy Greggo
SENIOR CENTER
   The Hillsborough Senior Center, operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, is at 339 South Branch Road.
   Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Call for lunch reservations by 11 a.m. the day before.
   Blood pressure screenings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
   Caram, an East Indian game similar to billiards, and games are played every Thursday. Cards are played daily.
   Exercise is held every Tuesday and Friday.
   Other program dates:
   March 14 — “Is It Dementia or Alzheimer’s? How to Know the Difference” by Barbara DeAngelis, coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter.
   March 16 — Wheel of Fortune Game.
   March 17 — Trip to the Manville Senior Center for St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
   March 21 — “Dental Health” by Megan Duensing, Somerset Medical Center.
   March 22 — “Affordable Housing” by Ella Mendalski, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.
   March 23 — What do the symbols on your dollar bill mean?
   March 24 — Women in History: How Have Women Advanced in Today’s Jobs?
   March 30 — Trivia.
   March 31 — Craft: Bird Bagel Feeder.
   For information, contact the center at 908-369-8700.