HILLSBOROUGH: Senior citizens news, week of March 1

Senior Corner

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., alIowing 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.
   We have a schedule of trips:
   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 Kohl’s lot at 10 a.m.
   Thursday, April 5 — Our regular meeting will include our health fair for all seniors of Hillsborough, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be many professionals there you can consult with, so bring any questions about medications or other health matters and you can be helped. Have your blood pressure taken, or consult about diet, if diabetic, etc.
   Thursday, April 12 —Songs of John Denver at the Pines in Allentown, Pa. Cost is $84. Depart from Pathmark lot at 10:30 a.m. This is a new destination for us. The show is called “Almost Heaven.”
   Thursday, April 19 — Appreciation lunch in the municipal building. Cost is $12, which is refunded when you attend the luncheon.
   After a plentiful lunch, we’ll play bingo for cash prizes. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m.
   Monday, May 14 — “Butterflies Are Free” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost is $56. We depart from Kohl’s lot at 10:15 a.m.
   June 23 -July 1 — Trip to Branson, Missouri . Payments may be made in four parts. Double occupancy is $750 per person, with $990 for a single. Payments have begun. First payment was $249 for a single, and $189 for a double. Lou Possemoto, an experienced trip leader, is in charge of this trip.
   We usually go to 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 Kohl’s lot for a direct ride. Call Jo 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.   
— Elsie Slusser
908-369-4478
CHAPTER B
   Chapter B members meet on the second Thursday of the month in the Municipal Building’s all-purpose room, unless otherwise specified. Our March meeting is scheduled for March 8.
   Doors open to members at 11:30 a.m. and our meeting officially starts at 12:30 p.m. This gives everyone time to check our trip and event tables and purchase tickets. Coffee and donuts were served after our formal portion of the meeting.
   Remember to only use doors by back parking lot. Please sign in as you enter.
   Reminder: You are asked to wear your badges at all meetings and events.
   Trip News
   • If you have signed up for our Savannah trip scheduled for April 15-21, you should be paid in full. If you have not done so, please contact Pat Formula at 908 359-8896 and make arrangements with her to complete your payments.
   • Tickets for our next bingo of the year scheduled for March 22 will be on sale at the March 8 meeting. Cost of bingo tickets are $3 and includes hot dogs and lots of other goodies. Our next bingo is scheduled for March 22.
   • Tickets for our “Breakfast with Seniors” to be held on March 28 will be on sale. (Note that the date has been changed; it was originally scheduled for the 29th.) Cost is $5 and tickets are limited. Breakfast will be held at the Emeritus Assisted Living Facility, located on the corner of Auten and Amwell roads.
   If you plan to attend, please remember to bring your Easter bonnet for our parade and sing-a-long. The residents do enjoy this portion of the program.
   • Tickets will be on sale for the Thursday, May 17, cruise on the Spirit of NY, which includes a two-hour narrated cruise with a delicious buffet lunch. You will be dropped off at the World Trade Center and take a brief walk to visit the 9-11 memorials. This will be about a 10-minute walk — buses cannot go into the memorial area. Please do not sign up if you feel you cannot walk the five city blocks. Cost is $100.
   ’’’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:
   March 2 — Bingo.
   March 5 — Women in History Month. Learn about some extraordinary women.
   March 6 — “Home Sharing” by Sharon Murphy, Home Share in Bridgewater.
   March 7 — Visit to the Manville Senior Center for the Bridgewater Roxies dance performance.
   March 8 — Vegetable Smoothie Day.
   March 12 — What does your name mean?
   March 13 — Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration.
   March 14 — Honoring Albert Einstein’s birthday with brain teaser activities.
   March 16 — Performance by the Lynn Academy of Irish Dancers.
   March 19 — Wii games (bowling, baseball or tennis).
   March 20 — “Nutrition Jeopardy: Test Your Knowledge about Nutrition during National Nutrition Month” by Kate Domen, diet technician for Office on Aging and Disability Services.
   March 21 — “The Life & Work of Lorenzo Ghiberti.” This “Art of the Masters” program by Creative Notions starts at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.
   Participants will learn about the life and works of Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378–1455), an Italian artist during the early Renaissance period. His advancements in the field of metalworking and relief techniques are among the finest examples of Italian Renaissance art. His artwork and craftsmanship inspired other great artists, including DaVinci and Michelangelo.
   After the presentation, 16 participants will have an opportunity to create their own gold or copper foil relief, using rubbing tools and plates. Foils will then be “aged” by adding or removing paint. All pieces will be framed with 8-by-10-inch mats.
   &March 22 — Exercise.
   March 23 — Service project: Creating utility packs for SHIP (forks, knives, spoons and napkin packs).
   March 26 — Mind Your Mind: Perception exercises.
   March 28 — Free hearing screenings by Total Hearing Care of Dunellen.
   March 30 — Shuffleboard.