SOUTH BR&UNSWICK: Calendar

Sat., May 26
   Fiddle Concert, presented by Hanneke Cassell, 3 p.m., South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Free. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visit www.sbpl.info.
Sun., May 27
   Shavuot is the holiday when G-d gave the Jews the Torah on Mount Sinai. The synagogue therefore, has a tradition to relive the moment by reading the 10 Commandments. Chabad Jewish Center, One Riva Avenue, North Brunswick, will host a special children’s Shavuot ice-cream party at 10 a.m. Reading of the 10 Commandments beegin at 11a.m. followed by a traditional dairy Kiddush and Ice Cream Party. All are welcome. Call 732-398-9492 or visit chabadsouthbrunswick.com.
Mon., May 28
   Memorial Day Remembrance Services will be held on the front lawn at the Lt. John Farnkopf American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, at 11 a.m. Gary Cooper, post commander, and Barbara Buhl, auxiliary president, will present the ceremonial wreath. Music will be provided by the South Brunswick High School Band. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
Fri., June 1
   The orchestra from Cambridge Elementary school and a Jazz Band from Brooks Crossing Elementary school will perform at 12:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal building at Route 522. Sponsored by the Board of Education, the program is free and open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
   A new session of Zumba led by Fran DeCarlo will be held for four weeks on Fridays at 1:15p.m. starting June 1 for $12 for the four sessions. Register at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal building at Route 522 by May 30. Open to resident seniors 55+. Call 732-329-4000 x7670.
Sun., June 3
   Benefit Concert for the renovation of the organ installed in 1892 will be held at 5 p.m. at Six Mile Run Reformed Church, 3037 Route 27, Franklin Park. Admission $10. Tickets available at door. Visit www.sixmilerun.org.Mon., June 4
   A workshop on Developing Respect and Understanding of People of Other Cultures will be held at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal building at Route 522 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Discussion leaders will show how the understanding and acceptance of ethnic heterogeneity nourishes America instead of diminishing it. Following at 1:30 to 3 p.m. part two will focus on Continuing Cultural Conversations. Looking Back at 9/11 discussion with Angus Gillespie, professor of American studies at Rutgers. This program is open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Tues., June 5
   Preparing Today for Tomorrow: Discovering Your Home Care/Care Giving Options, a participatory forum bringing together leaders and innovators from multiple sectors is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Works Building in the Municipal Complex Route 522. W. Lowell Arye, deputy commissioner of N.J .Department of Human Services, is the headline speaker. The forum is designed to inform the boomer and sandwich generations about resources for determining how and why “aging in place” can be a viable option. Registration and lunches are free until June 1. Lunches at the door – $10.Register [email protected]. on line at www.AgingInPlacePARTNERSHIP.org. Or call 732.305.7079.
   A new session of Tai Chi will be start at 9:30 a.m. with instructor June Counterman. Register at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal building at Route 522. This is an eight-week session and the cost is $32. Please register by June 20. Tai chi combines a type of meditative relaxation process with flowing movements, which results in benefits to both the power of the body and the mind. This program is open to South Brunswick Senior residents 55+. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
   ”Preparing Today for Tomorrow: Discovering Your Home Care/Care Giving Options,” will be the topic of a forum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Brunswick Public Works Building in the Municipal Complex located on Route 522W. The keynote speaker is Lowell Arye, deputy commissioner of N.J. Department of Human Services. Pre-Register and lunches are free until June 1. Lunch at the door – $10.Register in advance at: [email protected]. on line at www.AgingInPlacePARTNERSHIP.org. Or call 732.305.7079.
Wed., June 6
   A lecture on Common Foot and Ankle Problems in Older Adults will be held at 10:45 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal building at Route 522 presented by TwinBoro Rehab Center. This lecture is free and open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Thurs, June 7
   The ELL White Book Project will be held at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522, at 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. Seniors and students participate in a read-aloud of a student created alphabet book as told by English Language Learners, an English as a Second Language Program. Sponsored by the Board of Education, the program is free and open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Wed., June 13
   A lecture on Social Security benefits and entitlements will be ehld at 10:45 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Robert Wood Johnson Hospital presenter Kevin Liebkemann will discuss you’re options. Social Security beneficiaries are not only retired people but also those who have been disabled by injury or illness, the survivors of workers who have died and dependents of beneficiaries. Gather information on SSDI and SSI benefits.This lecture is free and open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Thurs., June 14
   A breast cancer discussion will be held at 12:15pm at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Come learn about the myths surrounding this disease, what puts you at risk, and the signs and symptoms you may not know about. You will be moved by a breast cancer survivor’s inspirational story. Speakers include: Elizabeth Krefski, RN, MSN, director of University Medical Center at Princeton’s Breast Health Center Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center Health experts. Free mammograms will be available for those who qualify. This free program is presented by Princeton HealthCare System Community Education and the YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center. Program is open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Ccall 732-329-4000 X7670.
Mon., June 18
   See what your gold is worth from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Have your unwanted gold appraised by a professional, Joe Goulazian, from Gold Gives Back in NJ. He will give you a free appraisal. If you accept the price you will receive cash on the spot. Registration required by calling the Senior Center at 732 329-4000 x7670. Pre registering will give you a coupon for an additional 5 percent cash back while supplies last. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the senior center. This event is open to the public. Call 732-329-4000 x7682
   Maurice Mahler, a historian, lecturer and artist, will present a lecture about Salvador Dali at 12:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Dalí was a skilled draftsman, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. This event is for South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Thurs., June 21
   A Barbecue and Entertainment is set for 11 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Entertainment by Winton will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. He will perform show tunes and take requests. Register for by June 14. The lunch is run by the Middlesex County Senior Meal Program with a suggested donation of $2.25 for the lunch. This event is for South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Mon., June 26
   ”Warhorse” will be shown at 12:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Directed by Steven Spielberg the movie is about the relationship of the horse and a young man, through brutal scenes from World War I. This event is for South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
   All South Brunswick seniors 55+ are invited to the monthly birthday luncheon on at 11 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. If your birthday is in February please call the office by June 19. A special menu will be served followed by birthday cake. During your celebration there will be games and trivia for all. So come celebrate your special day with everyone at the center. Call 732-329-4000 X7670 to register.
Wed., June 27
   The Residence at Forsgate & Princeton Healthcare at 10:45 a.m. will present an interactive exercise session geared toward the older adult population at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Learn techniques on how to improves posture, breathing, as well as improving chronic muscle pain. This session is for all levels of movement ability. This lecture is free and open to South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Thurs., June 28
   Girl Scout Troop 1030 hosts a free Fashion Show and Dance Party at 12:15 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. They will serve ice cream sundaes, sugar free available with all the toppings. Please sign up by June 19. This event is for South Brunswick residents 55+ only. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
Tues., July 10
   A new session of pilates will start at 9:15 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. The instructor Maryanne Carroll is leading this exercise class. This is an eight-week session and the cost is $24. Please register by June 26.Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. This program is open to South Brunswick senior residents 55+. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.
   A new session of Chair Yoga class will be starting at 10:30 a.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the Municipal Complex Route 522. Please register by June 26. The session runs for eight weeks at a cost of $32. Chair Yoga engages your body, mind and spirit which may lead to a feeling of self–reliance and control over pain. This program is open to South Brunswick senior residents 55+. Call 732-329-4000 X7670.