HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Corner column for week of Jan. 3

CHAPTER A
   Happy New Year to everyone!
   A reminder to all of you that our Chapter A bulletin board hangs in the meeting room near the rear door. Feel free to post any items of interest, i.e., newspaper clippings, pictures, jokes, etc., you would like to share.
   Chapter A meetings start at 12:30 with doors opening at 11:30. Refreshments are served after the meeting.
   Members may at any time contribute kitchen supplies, coffee, decaf, napkins, plastic sandwich bags, etc.
   All seniors are invited and may join the club at any meeting. Dues are $5 a year.
   Executive Board meetings are the fourth Wednesday of every month. Our new president is Lou Possemato, 908-369-4474.
   Upcoming events:
   Tues., Feb. 12 — “Butterflies are Free” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse near Clinton. Departure from Kohl’s parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Cost is $60 (less if driving your own vehicle).
   Thurs., Feb. 21 — Hillsborough Senior Bingo, hosted by Chapter B, at 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Hot dog lunch is $3. Ticket is required. An additional two cards may be played for a total cost of $5.
   Thurs., March 14 — “St. Patrick’s Day Celebration” at Doolan’s in Spring Lake. Departure from Kohl’s parking lot at 10 a.m. Cost is $82.
   Wed., April 10 — Appreciation lunch at the Municipal Building at 11:30 a.m. Bingo follows from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $12, refunded at event.
   Wed., April 24 — Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute at Penn’s Peak, Pa. Family-style lunch served. Departure from Kohl’s parking lot at 10 a.m. Cost is $85.
   Our next trip to the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City is on Monday, Jan. 7. 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 final event for 2012 was a very enjoyable luncheon at the Brownstone in northern New Jersey. The day featured a band, dancing and comedian, with lots of good food as well.
   We now look forward to another year in the life of Chapter B members. Our next regular meeting takes place on the second Thursday of the month, Jan. 10, at 12:30.
   The Executive Board meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 7. Annual dues of $5 must be paid in January.
   At the January meeting, we will again be taking reservations for our April trip to Washington, D.C. A deposit of $140 will insure your reservation. The balance is $139. For those who have already reserved a spot, your balance of $139 is due. Insurance of $35 is optional.
   New members will be welcomed at the Feb. 14 meeting. The next bingo is Thursday, Feb. 21.
   Tickets to our March 13 trip to LiGreci’s Staaten located in Staten Island, N.Y., for a St. Patrick’s fest at cost of $73 will go on sale in January. You have a choice of salmon or one-half of a roasted chicken. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trip leaders are Sally DiDario and JoAnn Ivas.
   On behalf of all Club B members, I would like to thank Nancy Greggo for her many years of reporting on all the activities in our organization. She has done an outstanding job and will continue to be a very involved member.
   Thank you, Nancy!
   Best wishes to all for a healthy and happy new year.
   — Chickie Haines
908-874-3231

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 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 to make a lunch reservation.
   Center activities:
   Jan. 4 — Happy birthday, Jane Wyman! Do you know who she is?
   Jan. 7 — Wii bowling.
   Jan. 9 — Brain teasers.
   Jan. 11 — Bingo.
   Jan. 14 — The Dean Martin Variety Show.
   Jan. 16 — Variety show by Kristen and Ashley Pettet. Kristen can be seen singing and dancing in Woody Allen’s movie, “Everyone Says I Love You.” Ashley’s theater credits include “The Sound of Music” national tour with Marie Osmond, and “Annie” national tour. 10:45 a.m.
   Jan. 18 — What handwriting can tell you about a person.
   Jan. 21 — Center closed for holiday.
   Jan. 23 — Free hearing screenings by Total Hearing Care, 10:30 a.m.
   Jan. 24 — Trip to the Montgomery Senior Center for Operation Shoebox service project with Earl Wilson and Rod Hirsch.
   Jan. 25 — Taste and learn about the yellow, baby macabu, manzano and petite bananas.