Manville senior citizens can meet with a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor Monday.
The Manville Senior Center offers programs, food and activities on most weekdays at the center at Fire Company No. 1, 20 South Third Ave.
The Manville Recreation Department leads lightweight exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:1510:45 a.m., and “walk and chair” exercise on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:3010:30 a.m.
Bingo is played every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Birthdays are recognized on 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.
For information, contact center manager Lisa Carra at 908-526-0175.
Day-by-day program schedule:
Thursday, Sept. 6 Garden Memory Game.
Friday, Sept. 7 Uno card game.
Monday, Sept. 10 A counselor will provide free help to state Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. SHIP is a statewide program sponsored by the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services. Call (908) 704-6319 to make an appointment.
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Craft: Leaf printing with Jessica.
Thursday, Sept. 13 Remembering 1986: Test Your Memory.
Friday, Sept. 14 Learn interesting facts about Japan.
Monday, Sept. 17 Wii Game: The Price is Right.
Tuesday, Sept. 18 “Tribute to the Twin Towers” by Martin Muller.
Thursday, Sept. 20 Trivia challenge.
Friday, Sept. 21 “Everything You Need to Know About Bees” by the Somerset County Park Commission.
Monday, Sept. 24 “The Life & Work of Franz Marc” Lecture & Gouache workshop in the Art of the Master’s Program by Creative Notions. Registration required.
&Tuesday, Sept. 25 Annual picnic at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27 Craft: Twig and twine candles with Jessica.
Thursday, Sept. 27 Free blood pressure screenings with Laura Cummings of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills.
Friday, Sept. 28 Pass the Pig game.
