The Manville Senior Center offers programs, food and activities most weekdays at the center on South Third Avenue.
The Manville Recreation Department leads lightweight exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. and “walk and chair” exercise Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise classes with Lynn at $10 each run from September to June.
Bingo is played every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Birthdays are recognized the fourth Wednesday of the month.
The center’s hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Its phone is 908-526-0175.
Meals need to be ordered a day in advance before 10:30 a.m. The suggested donation is $1.50 for those 60 and older.
Manville is one of seven centers operated by Somerset County; it is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The center offers educational, recreational and entertaining activities for active adults age 60 and older, including wellness programs and health screenings.
For information, contact center manager Lisa Carra at 908-526-0175.
Day by day program schedule
Thursday, July 12 — Indoor track meet.
Friday, July 13 — Remembering 1984. Test your memory.
Monday, July 16 — “It’s a Wonderful Life” theme party with entertainment by Gordon James.
Tuesday, July 17 — “Brain Fitness for Seniors” by Marcia Douglas, owner and executive director, Warren LearningRx.
Thursday, July 19 — Blueberry Pancake Day.
Friday, July 20 — Pass the Pig game.
Monday, July 23 — The history of the Galapagos tortoises.
Tuesday, July 24 — Crafts: Painting with watercolors.
Thursday, July 26 — “Information on Taking Emergency Shelter” by Cynthia Kusorgbor, a health educator and risk communicator for the Somerset County Department of Health.
Friday, July 27 — Memory game.
Monday, July 30 — “A Bountiful Basket of Fruits and Vegetables” by Kate Domen, diet technician, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31 – “Positive Communication” by Denise Amiano, prevention specialist for Somerset Treatment Services, 10:45 a.m.

