Senior citizen center agenda
Senior citizens will be offered a "Tribute to the Twin Towers" by Martin Mueller on Monday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Manville Senior Center in the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave.
Seniors will learn more about how common falls happen among older adults, and to understand the consequences that can occur from a fall.
The senior center is normally open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
A suggested lunch donation of $2 is recommended for individuals age 60 and older. The cost of lunch for those younger than age 60 is $6.50. Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation.
Transportation is available for those who do not drive.
Bingo is played every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
An aerobic chair exercise class is sponsored by the Manville Recreation Department every Monday and Wednesday, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Manville center activities schedule:
Thurs., Sept. 4 — Shoprite dietician Join Rachel Simpers as she offers some tasty tips, tastings and recipes for foods that help keep cholesterol in check for heart health.
Fri., Sept. 5 — "Standing Tall Against Falls" by Caitlin Witucki of the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, 10:30 a.m. Learn to determine the risk factors associated with falls and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to reduce the risk of falls.
Mon., Sept. 8 — "Tribute to the Twin Towers" by Martin Mueller.
Tues., Sept. 9 — Dominoes with Al.
Thurs., Sept. 11 — Wheel of Fortune Game: "Swing Classics."
Fri., Sept. 12 — Wii bowling.
Mon., Sept. 15 — "Keeping Your Mind Sharp" by Deborah Sarfaty, Kessler Rehabilitation Center.
Tues., Sept. 16 — Free balance screenings by therapist Snehal Davda, Kessler Rehabilitation Center.
Wed., Sept. 17 — "The Masters of Swing" with entertainment by jazz musician Gordon James, 10:45 a.m.
Thurs., Sept. 18 — "Bees & the Buzz on Honey with Honey Sampling" program by Cathy Bluming from Wolgast Tree Farm & Apiary, who will demonstrate how bees make honey. Taste unique flavors that vary by the bees’ "diet" (i.e., clover, orange blossom, New Jersey blueberry, buckwheat and coffee honey from Mexico). September is National Honey Month.
Fri., Sept. 19 — The Memory Team Challenge: "The Masters of Swing."
Mon., Sept. 22 — Pick Ten Lotto Game by Lucy Tamayo, Bridgeway Senior Care.
Sept. 22 and 23 — "AARP Smart Driver Course" will be led by Lois Hockenbury from 12:30-3:30 p.m. This is a classroom, driver-improvement course that will teach motorists about new traffic laws and defensive driving techniques. You will receive two points off your license and receive a 5 percent discount off insurance for three years. Advanced registration is required. There is a fee of $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
Tues., Sept. 23 — Annual picnic at Ann Van Middlesworth Park with entertainment by Ken Tenkel and Pete Piccarillo, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 25 — "Medicare Maze" by eldercare educator Laurie Roome, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services.
Fri., Sept. 26 — Reminiscing about school days. Bring pictures.
Mon., Sept. 29 — "Grief: Adjusting to Change" by social worker Audrey Oxenhorn.

