CHAPTER A
Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. We are open to new members.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing you time to review the trips we offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts are served at meeting’s end.
Dick Meier is our president; you may call him at 908-359-6948.
It’s time for yearly dues. If you’re going away for a while, please remember to pay your $5, the best deal in town.
We have a schedule of trips to new and familiar places:
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for “Wally’s Café.” Cost is $56. Depart Pathmark lot at 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16 Doolan’s for Mardi Gras. The entertainment is always energetic, food plentiful and there is usually an open bar, which is well attended by all people on premises. Cost is $82. Depart Pathmark lot at 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 15 Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn for “Damn Yankees.” We’ll have lunch at Essex House. We were there last year and liked our service. Cost is $96. Depart from Pathmark lot at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 18 “9 to 5” at the Dutch Apple Theatre. Cost is $90. We depart at 8:45 a.m. from the Pathmark lot.
Thursday, April 19 Appreciation lunch in the municipal building. Cost is $12, which is refunded at attendance. After a plentiful lunch, we’ll play bingo for cash prizes. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo starts at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 14 “Butterflies Are Free” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost is $56. We depart from the Pathmark lot at 10:15 a.m.
June 23-July 1 Trip to Branson, Missouri. Double occupancy is $750 per person, with $990 for a single. Payments begin Feb. 2. First payment is $249 for a single, and $189 for a double.
We usually go Atlantic City on the first Monday of the month. This is open to everyone; no need to be a member to enjoy the ride on a large, comfortable bus with restroom facilities. We depart at 9 a.m. from Pathmark lot for a direct ride. Call Jo for details at 908-359-6418.
Here are the ongoing activities taking place in our Senior Room:
Monday: The knitting group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Need help with a project, this is the place to find it.
Tuesday: Bridge, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. we also have the regular card players from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also, mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m.
Thursday: Bridge, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday: Mah-jong, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“In whatever sense this year is a new year for you, may the moment find you eager and unafraid, ready to take it by the hand with joy and gratitude.” Howard Thurman.
Elsie Slusser
908-369-4478
CHAPTER B
Our first meeting of the year will take place on Jan. 12. We will meet in the all-
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pal Building and the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with a meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments are served immediately following our meeting.
Our co-presidents are Nancy and Ed Bertin.
We have many activities going on during the year and we are always looking for more members to help. Please consider joining some of our committees what a perfect way to meet new friends and to get to feel part of the group.
January’s meeting will be your last opportunity to renew your membership. Cost is $5 for the year. If you are unable to attend this meeting and you still have not paid your dues, contact Claire Fortmiller at 908-359-7210 and she will let you know how to get your dues to her.
We induct new members every February and all names are taken from a waiting list. If you are interested in joining Chapter B, please contact Merle Matthews at 908-904-1902 and ask to be placed on our waiting list.
Reminder: You are asked to wear your badges at all meetings and events. If you have lost your badge, please contact membership chairperson Merle Matthews ASAP at 908-904-9102. She will be placing an order for badges for our new members in January and she will add you to the list.
We will collect the second payment for our Savannah trip scheduled for April 15 to 21. Second payment is $186, and the last payment is due in February. This trip is sold out but you can put your name on a waiting list.
Also on sale in January will be spaces to our March 15 trip to LiGreci’s Staaten for a St. Patrick’s Fest. Cost of this trip is $71 and includes a lunch of either corned beef, salmon or one-half of a roasted chicken. Lots of entertainment included as well.
Our senior activity rooms will be very active in the new year. Doors open at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, and close at 4 p.m. We have a large game room, so drop by and, if you are interested, join one of the card games, craft sessions or other miscellaneous games that go on each day.
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If that isn’t what you are looking for, you can use one of the computers in our special computer room, choose a book from our little library or play shuffleboard, darts, etc. These rooms are available to Hillsborough residents over 60. Don’t be a couch potato; come and meet new people and have some fun.
’Need more information? Call 908-359-8412.
Nancy Greggo
Hillsborough Senior Center
The center at 339 South Branch Road is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Its phone is 908-369-8700.
Enjoy lunch, friends, fun events and wellness programs for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60: $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before for your lunch reservation.
Transportation is available for those who do not drive. Call 908-231-7115.
Blood pressure screenings are the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Caram (an East Indian game, similar to billiards) and other games are played every Thursday.
Cards are played daily. You can flex, stretch and tone with Rose on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The upcoming schedule:
Jan. 5 Bingo.
Jan. 9 Misspelled word games.
Jan. 10 “Dealing with Depression” by Denise Amiano, prevention specialist for Somerset Treatment Services.
Jan. 11 Wii bowling.
Jan. 13 Left, right & center game.
Jan. 16 Center closed for holiday.
Jan. 17 Pet therapy with Pat Kirk and “Bailey” the therapy dog.
Jan. 18 Bingo.
Jan. 20 Anagram activity.
Jan. 23 Craft: Constructing footballs.
Jan. 25 Super Bowl party.
Jan. 27 Mind Your Mind: Reasoning exercises.
Jan. 30 Shuffleboard.
Jan. 31 “Medicare Fraud & Abuse by Tunde Akinrolabu, Senior Medicare Patrol.
