HILLSBOROUGH: Senior corner column for week of Nov. 15

CHAPTER A
   ”The Riverside Quartet,” with our own Dave Fergesen, will entertain at the Dec. 6 meeting. Elections will be held at that meeting, too. Installation of officers will be at the January meeting.
   Refunds for the canceled Nov. 6 Hunterdon Hills trip will be made at the December meeting.
   Meetings start at 12:30 p.m. with doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events. Refreshments are served after the meeting.
   Members may at any time contribute kitchen supplies — coffee, decaf, napkins, plastic sandwich bags, etc. All Hillsborough seniors are invited and may join our club at any meeting. Dues are $5 a year.
   Executive Board meetings are the fourth Wednesday of every month. Our president is Dick Meier, 908-359-6948.
   On the schedule:
   Thurs., Nov. 29 — Hillsborough Senior Bingo, hosted by Chapter B, at 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Hot dog lunch is $3. Ticket is required.
   Wed., Dec. 5 — “Christmas Blessings & Holiday Cheer” at the Royal Manor in Garfield. Departs from Kohl’s parking lot at 10 a.m. Cost is $83, which includes two complimentary cocktails.
   Sun., Dec. 16 — Holiday party at noon at the Falcon Club. Good food, music, prizes. Cost is $25 for members, refunded at event, and non-refundable $35 for guests.
   We go to the Taj Mahal (within walking distance of the new Revel Casino) in Atlantic City on the first Monday of the month. The trip is open to members and non-members (over 21) for $30, with $25 returned. Departs at 9 a.m. from Kohl’s lot and returns at about 7:30 p.m. Call Jo at 908-359-6418 for reservations. Pay on bus.
   Senior room activities:
   Monday: Knitting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
   Tuesday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30. Other card games from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
   Wednesday: Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mah jongg from noon-4 p.m.
   — Dorrie Guarniero
908-334-8091

CHAPTER B
   Our meeting scheduled for Nov. 8 had to be cancelled due to the second major storm in a week. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21. We hope this does not inconvenience anyone; we know it is the day before Thanksgiving but it was the only date we could get. Hopefully our weather will improve and you can all attend.
   Election of officers for the next two years will be presented for your approval. Nomination of officers was made at our October meeting. Upon approval in November, newly elected officers and trustees will be installed at our January meeting.
   Tickets on sale:
   Thursday, Nov. 29: Bingo. Cost of $3 includes two hot dogs, snacks, drink and prizes.
   Thursday, Dec. 13: Holiday party luncheon at Soriano’s. Cost is $30. This is a new restaurant for us. It is located on Old York Road in Raritan. The November meeting will be your last opportunity to purchase a ticket for this event. No tickets will be sold at the door.
   Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve at noon. We are back at the Brownstone in northern New Jersey. Featured will be a band, a comedian, two free drinks and a complete lunch (soup, salad, roast beef, roast turkey, stuffing, rolls and special dessert.) Soda and beer will be available at each table — all for $67. You will be home in plenty of time to welcome in the new year with your family. Spaces are still available. This will be your last opportunity to purchase tickets. No tickets for any event will be sold in December.
   April 6-8, 2013: Trip to Washington, D.C., includes Smithsonian; full-day guided tour that includes Capitol, White House, Embassy Row and National Archives; drive through Georgetown; World War II Memorial, and Kennedy graves. Breakfasts and dinners included.
   Cost is $279 per person for double occupancy. You can make a deposit of half the amount in November and the balance in January. This is a great time of the year to visit Washington. Hopefully the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom.
   — Nancy Greggo
Need more information?
Call 908-359-8412