The Monroe Township Senior Center is located at One Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township. For more information about the following events, or to register, call 732-521-6111 unless otherwise specified.
EVENTS
Fitness video club: Monroe Township Office on Aging will hold half-hour aerobic workouts. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. First-come, first-to-exercise basis.
Bridge classes: Beginner classes and intermediate classes available. Monroe Township Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call to register.
CLASSES
Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets at the Monroe Township Senior Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. For more information, call 732-521-6111.
Chess Mates: Meets at the Monroe Township Senior Center on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. For more information, call 732-521-6111.
Not just the blues: Monthly support group that will focus on anxiety and depression. 11 a.m. Monroe Township Senior Center. Call 732-521-6111 for more information.
Houseplant Lovers Unite: Join the Monroe Township Senior Center’s Green Thumbs to discuss a love of plants and other horticultural topics. Second Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. Call 732-521-6111 for more information.
GROUPS AND CLUBS
The Jamesburg Senior Citizens’ meet at 139 Stevens Ave., Jamesburg. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All Jamesburg residents older than 60 years are welcome to join.
For more information, call Dolores Brightwell at 732-521-1449.
Anyone interested in Atlantic City trips should contact Sue Kane at 732-251-8386.
Trip to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.: Sept. 18 through Sept. 20. Members and nonmembers welcome. For more information, call Rosemarie at 732-521-0275.
Birthday luncheon: Birthday luncheon for club members. $3 per person. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at noon. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m.
Blood pressure screening: Free blood pressure screenings are provided on the second Tuesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. First-come, first-served basis.
Victory at Sea: Documentary about the Navy in World War II. First and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Humor for the health of it: Experience entertainment and enlightenment during this comedic health seminar. Learn how to maintain a positive attitude, deal with stress, enhance the memory and more. Mid-morning treat after the seminar. $1 per person. Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. Register in advance, as space is limited.
The American Collection: A history of the United States will be brought to life through the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s American collections. Slide-illustrated talk explores portraits, landscapes and figure paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Thursday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Register in advance.
Options for scitatica: Doctor-led discussion about on the signs, symptoms and treatments for sciatica. Learn how to prevent back and leg pain. Friday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Register in advance.
Friends’ flea market: Join the Friends of the Senior Center for its flea market, held in the Monroe Township Municipal parking lot. There will be many vendors and loads of treasures. Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; rain date is Sunday, Sept. 9. For more information, call 732-521-2101.
Meeting and blood pressure screening: Join the Friends of the Senior Center for its monthly meeting and refreshments on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Free first-come, first-served blood pressure screenings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 732-521-2101.