Tag: Silver Linings at Old Bridge
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‘Virtual’ senior center allowed seniors to stay connected during pandemic in Old Bridge; Silver Linings recognized for social media efforts
OLD BRIDGE – A “virtual” senior center during the coronavirus pandemic enabled the township to stay connected to over 300 members of the Silver Linings at Old Bridge with daily posts, activities, and live classes. “The concept of a ‘senior center without walls’ is new in the aging world,” Mayor Owen Henry said. Anahita Feltz,…
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Old Bridge Parks and Recreation launches Intergenerational Pen Pal program
The Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department has launched an Intergenerational Pen Pal Program where local children are partnered with Silver Linings at Old Bridge members in an effort to connect the generations via emailed letters. The goal of the program is to bridge the generational gap and share life experiences between members of the…
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Mosaic Society in Old Bridge held two successful Black History programs
OLD BRIDGE – A local Mosaic Society group held two successful Black History programs in February. The events were held on Feb. 9 and 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library. June Dungee, a former councilwoman and founder and organizer of the society, welcomed everyone and was encouraged at the outpouring of support from Old…
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Seniors ‘Go Red’ in Old Bridge to recognize American Heart Month
OLD BRIDGE – It was a sea of red at Silver Linings of Old Bridge as members recognized February as “Go Red for Women Month” designated by the American Heart Association. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from…
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Silver Linings at Old Bridge presents shawls to residents of Reformed Church Home
OLD BRIDGE – Seniors from Silver Linings at Old Bridge presented more than 50 handmade shawls to residents of Reformed Church Home (RCH) during a special ceremony. Mayor Owen Henry, Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Mercurio, and Silver Linings Manager Anahita Feltz participated in the event, which was held in conjunction with an ice…
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Silver Linings at Old Bridge to celebrate National Senior Center Month
Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry will help kick off National Senior Center Month at Silver Linings at Old Bridge at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 6. In addition to a mayoral proclamation, the event will highlight special programming and events scheduled for the month, including new Tai Chi and trivia sessions. This year’s national theme, “Senior…
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Old Bridge Township Parks and Recreation provides for young and old
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Township Parks and Recreation Department is one of the more visible departments in the township, providing something for everyone young and old. “We have had services for as young as 2 years old to our [members at] Silver Linings [at Old Bridge] at 100 years old,” Matthew Mercurio, director…
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Silver Linings at Old Bridge to hold intergenerational art show May 31
Old Bridge Township will be the host to Art for the Ages at 6 p.m. on May 31 at Silver Linings at Old Bridge, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The intergenerational art show will feature arts and crafts from the Parks & Recreation Department as well as Silver Linings.