Middletown Senior Center Spring Season April-June 2021 - Middletown, NJ
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Middletown Senior Center
Spring Season April—June 2021
Croydon Hall
900 Leonardville Road
Leonardo, NJ 07737
Phone: 732-615-2265
www.middletownnj.org /
seniors
The Senior Center offers
programs and activities
for a vibrant, active adult
lifestyle!
Partially funded under the Title III
Older Americans Act by
Monmouth County Office on Aging
Middletown Senior Center is preparing a Spring Seasonal Bag for resident members
that belong to the center. These bags are filled with fun goodies for the Spring
season for the months of April - June, 2021, and are available on a first come, first
served basis, to a limited number of participants.
The Spring Seasonal bags and virtual programming are funded through the
Monmouth County Office On Aging, Cares Act Grant. The Spring bag will feature a
window box garden and seeds to grow fresh herbs, reusable lunch tote, tumbler,
trio blanket bag, foldaway fan, stainless steel straw kit, spotlight lantern, and Animals
Coloring Book.
2021 Township Committee In addition to the bags, registered participants will receive a weekly email with the
programming options and links to access the daily events through WebEx. Events
Mayor Tony Perry
Deputy Mayor Rick W. Hibell include a weekly book club, mixed media art lessons, bingo and trivia events to win
prizes, and daily fun fitness workouts. Each event that you participate in online will
Ryan Clarke
Kevin M Settembrino earn you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the season. So the
Pat Snell more you participate the more chances to win!
Anthony P. Mercantante Please call 732-615-2265 to register or go online to Community Pass at
Township Administrator
www.middletownnj.org/signup. After registering, you will receive an email when
Janet E. Dellett your bag is ready to be picked up. Once notified, you may pick up your bag
Recreation Director
between 9am - 3pm Monday – Friday. Please call the center when you are picking
Kourtney Davis up the bag at 732-615-2265 and staff can bring it out to you. If you do not have
Senior Center Supervisor
transportation to pick up the bag please call staff for arrangements.
April, May and June 2021 - Daily Events M on d a y s 9:15am Move to the Groove Start your Mondays off on the right foot with Brenda Christian. This fun dance exercise class will help you start your week on the right note! 11:00am Weekly Book Club Join Sue Hutton and this casual group for a weekly book club discussion. If you are interested in participating please email shutton@middletownnj.org for the book club selection. You may attend online through WebEx or call in by phone (1-408-418-9388). 2:00pm April 19 Membership Meeting Discussion will be about members concerns about reopening. 2:15pm April 26 Tech Talk with Middletown High School South Do you have a computer question, would you lie to learn more about a social media app to keep in touch with family? Email your tech questions and they will be answered during this talk with students from MHSS. Tu e s d a y s 10:15am Balance Class with Megan Callus Please join Megan Callus and improve your strength, cognition and breathing. Megan has numerous certifications in Functional Aging and General Fitness and our members love her class. 2:00pm Game Time - (Alternating Weeks) There will be a different online game ranging from Fish Bowl (Taboo, Charades), Scattergories, Boggle or Scene It, or even Jeopardy. Join us while we find additional ways to have fun with friends. You may attend online through WebEx or call in by phone (1-408-418-9388). Wednesdays 9:15am Gentle Strength with Brenda Christian Brenda is a retired Physician’s Assistant and local senior center legend. Brenda’s class can be done seated while using light weights. This class and provides a head to toe workout. 11:00am Mixed Media Art with Tresse Our group of senior center artists have enjoyed working on a variety of mediums and will continue to develop their painting and sketching skills. It is amazing what you can accomplish in an hour. Supplies needed: watercolor paints, colored pencils, pencil, black marker, sketch pad or paper. Th ur sd a y s 10:15am Yoga with Amy Join Amy for this 45 minute chair yoga class. Use the time to help center yourself and increase your flexibility. 2:00pm Bingo or Trivia Each week we alternate games. If you need a bingo board please call the center! Fr id a y s 9:30am Strength Training with Kourtney This workout goes from head to toe to increase your strength! 12:00pm April 9 Shop Smart Talk Healthy Eating with Braven Health 2:00– 4:00 pm April 23, May 21, June 18 - Paint & Sip Class 2:00 - 3:30pm April 30 Happy Hour Music Bingo Fun with TFE Entertainment
Tech Talk with
Middletown
Access ALL virtual events
by going to
High School
www.webex.com South’s Tech
Club
Meeting #: 173 986 4618
Password: seniorcenter Monday, April 26
at 2:15pm
You may also call in by phone Not sure about something with the
for the book club at computer? Looking to learn more about
(1-408-418-9388) a social media platform? Email
questions to kdavis@middletownnj.org
If you are interested in weekly updates of by 4/20/21 and we will look to have
events at the center please email those questions answered during this
kdavis@middletownnj.org
Tech Talk!
“ G r a b a n d G o L u n ch es ” from Interfaith Neighbors
Drive thru and pick up your lunch between 11:15am and 12:30pm
“Grab and Go Lunches” are Free to the first 50 registered participants. You must be
a member of the center to receive this lunch!
Don’t wait to sign up! Call 732-615-2265 or go to www.middletownnj.org/signup.
If you would like information about meal delivery or to volunteer for Meals On Wheels you can
reach the Nutrition Center at 732-291-0999.
Friday, April 16th: Spring Lunch (Register by April 9th 11:00am)
Come enjoy a Chef’s Salad with turkey, ham and cheese, roll, condiments, beverage,
and dessert.
Friday, May 7th: Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo Lunch (Register by April 30th 11:00am)
Come enjoy some delicious rice and beans, taco style beef, cheese, and side salad of
lettuce, tomato, and olives, includes condiments, beverage, and dessert.
Friday, June 18th: Father’s Day Lunch (Register by June 11th 11:00am)
Come enjoy a delicious Philly Cheese steak with tater tots, condiments, beverage and
dessert.
Mixed Media Art Classes
Wednesdays
11:00am - 12:00pm
Register by calling 732-615-2265, or by
emailing kdavis@middletownnj.org.
Supplies needed include: sketch pad, colored
pencils, pencils, oil pastels, and water color
paints. Supplies used for each session are
listed next to the class date.
Paint and Sculpt Classes
Fridays: April 23(Sculpt), May 21, and June 18th
From 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sign-up at www.middletownnj.org/signup
or call 732-615-2265
Mixed Media Art Projects
Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm
April Projects
4/7: Bunny in Chair (oil pastel and colored pencil)
4/14: Daffodils (colored pencil)
4/21: Taj Mahal (watercolor and colored pencil)
4/28: Rose (watercolor)
May Projects
5/4: Learn to draw the human face (pencil)
5/12: Tulips (oil pastel)
5/19: Jellyfish (watercolor and colored pencil)
5/26: Dog (pencil)
State Health Insurance Plan Senior Center Membership & Registration
(SHIP)
Are you looking for a place to socialize,
If you have a question regarding the state health exercise, or go on some trips? Join the Senior
insurance plan, please call Family and Children's Center! If you are interested in becoming a
Services at 732-222-9111 for your Medicare
concerns. member of the Senior Center you must be age
60+ and independent.
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
If you require legal assistance, such as making a Membership is FREE for Middletown residents.
Last Will and Testament, you can contact South Non-residents may join for a yearly
Jersey Legal Assistance at 1-800-496-4570. membership fee of $54.00.
One half-hour appointment for each senior 60+
with legal questions. Call 732-615-2265 or register online at
www.middletownnj.org/signup
“Ready Go Bags”
Office on Aging and Monmouth County Sheriff’s Annual Membership Renewal
Office
Current members, please call the center to
These bags hold a list of emergency contacts, a review membership information is up to date.
place to note medical conditions, and a vital Please make sure to include your email address.
documents checklist, as well as a magnifier in case
eyeglasses are left behind. Also included is
information from FEMA that addresses
preparations for seniors, the disabled, and pets for
during and after a disaster.
If you have not previously registered for the bag
please call 732-615-2265.
Tax Preparation Info for 2021
AARP will NOT be scheduling tax appointments at the Senior Center for the 2020 tax season due to COVID-19.
The IRS and AARP have free online software to help prepare your return:
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
https://signup.aarpfoundation.org/preparing-your-taxes-online-v2/
Middletown Township COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
Middletown Residents age 65+ can call 732-615-3228
or email Covid19@middletownnj.org
You may call or email a request for an appointment to register for the vaccine
with the VNACJ. After you receive your appointment to register through
Middletown Township for the vaccination, VCANJ will contact you directly by
text message with your appointment date and time at either their Red Bank
location or at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Calls and emails are being returned in the order they are received. We ask for
your patience since there a high volume of calls and emails. Once you are
registered for an appointment you will need photo ID, heath insurance card, and
a cell phone number that can receive text messages.
WALK INS CANNOT BE ACCOMADATED WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
Seniors who have appointments to
get vaccinated in Monmouth
County and need transportation,
can call Monmouth County SCAT at
732-431-6480, Choose Option #1
1 Attend an Online Event
Every time you log and attend an online event, your name will be
added to a ticket for the raffle drawing.
2
Comment
Make a comment on a fitness post through our Facebook group page
@Middletown Senior Center and each time you will get a ticket!
Submit a Photo for “What’s Outside Your Window
3 Wednesdays” on Facebook! Or just follow our Middletown
Senior Center group page on Facebook!
Submit a photo via email and you will receive a raffle ticket for
participation to win a gift card!
Monthly Photo Challenges
April (Submit by April 30th)
It is time for some spring cleaning! Take a before and after picture of an area you have
organized or cleaned out.
OR take a picture of the oldest piece of furniture in your home and tell us the history
behind the piece.
Earth Day Challenge (April 22) -take a picture of something you have repurposed or
create something out of recycled materials! Send us a pic!
May (Submit by May 31st)
So many things to celebrate in May; Mom’s send us a picture of you with your family.
Take a picture of your Memorial Day BBQ or if you are a Veteran send us a picture of yourself with
what branch of service you belonged to.
June (Submit by June 30th)
Happy Summer! Dad’s send us a picture of you and your family!
Email pictures to kdavis@middletownnj.org
If you are interested in the following programs as the weather gets warmer please contact kdavis@middletownnj.org. Time and dates to be determined. Pickle Ball: Similar to tennis, but played on a badminton-sized court: 20’ x 44.’ The ball is served diagonally (starting with the right-hand service- square), and points can only be scored by the side that serves. Players on each side must let the ball bounce once before volleys are allowed, and there is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net, to prevent “spiking.” The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until he or she faults. The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins. Pickle-ball can be played with singles or doubles. Bocce Ball: The senior center has a clay cour t for playing this classic game. Walking Group: Small walking group to explore the beautiful outdoor Croydon Hall Park. If there’s interest we can expand to other local Middletown Parks for fresh air and exercise. Garden Cub: The senior center has a r aised bed gar den area and standing patio boxes. If you would like to volunteer to get your hands dirty and spend time outdoors, we would love your help! Media Group: Once a month let’s get together and discuss a featured film, television series, great book, podcast or anything that you may have been binge watching or enjoying and would love to share with friends!
Middletown Senior Center 732-615-2265
Call the Center if you would like knitting supplies, or to borrow a puzzle we will happily put together a bag
for you. The Senior Center also has two Grandpads to loan which use cellular service. The Grandpad is a
user friendly tablet that allows you to play games and go online. See opposite page for details.
Middletown Emergency Alerts
Receive real time emergency alerts, closure information for public health and safety, traffic detours and se-
vere weather. Text MiddletownNJ to 888-777 or visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register.
Middletown Social Services 732-615-2085
If you need assistance because you don’t have access to food or you need assistance with groceries,
please contact Social Services.
Middletown Helps Its Own 732-787-3604
Calico Cat Food Pantry 732-671-2304
The Cupboard offers clothing, baby equipment and household items, free of charge to individuals and fam-
ilies referred by county and municipal agencies, and shelter programs as well as area faith communities
and private organizations. The Cupboard always needs: Clean, attractive and up to date clothing, curtains,
drapes, sheets, blankets and towels; cookware and flatware; working small appliances and lamps; dishes
and glassware. No baby equipment or car seats please. Instruction manuals for items are greatly appre-
ciated.
The Pantry provides emergency food, personal care and cleaning products to those in need. The Pantry
always needs non-perishable food items, and non-food items that cannot be purchased with Food
Stamps: Infant/toddler diapers, toilet paper, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry
and dish detergent, all purpose cleaners and paper towels.
Open Wednesdays 9:30am-2:30pm (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Monmouth County Office On Aging Resource Guide
732-431-7450 http://www.monmouthresourcenet.org/search/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/
The above website provides you with town by town information and assistance throughout the county. This
information is updated continually.
National Emergency Hotline 1-866-3 HUNGRY
Emergency Food Assistance for your family. This hotline refers people in need anywhere in the U.S. to
food pantries, soup kitchens, government programs, and model grassroots organizations.Senior Planet www.seniorplanet.org Senior Planet offers online classes and instruction to enhance your computer skills and offers resources to assist with online help for Covid-19. You Tube www.youtube.com If you are looking for fitness options while at home, check out what You Tube has to offer by searching “Senior Fitness” or “Silver Sneakers.” Facebook www.facebook.com/middletownseniorcenter Follow the Middletown Recreation Facebook page for information on the Senior Center and virtual events. Senior Connect with Friends of Middletown Public Library Volunteers have offered to assist the senior center with wellness calls if you are a senior or know f one who would like to have someone check- in on them, email kdavis@middletownnj.org with the persons name and phone number. Fun & Games www.braincurls.com www.sharpbrains.com www.mindgames.com www.memozor.com
Letter from the Senior Center Supervisor
Hello Members:
Happy spring! It is hard to believe that we have been closed for a year for in-person activities. I have
repeatedly heard how much you have missed being here at the center and being able to get together
on a daily basis with friends. It is unfortunate that sometimes it takes something like this to show us
how fortunate we are, or how important it is to be thankful for things large and small like our center.
The Senior Center serves an important function in our community because it is not only an outlet for
those who have retired but provides services, a sense of purpose and friendships to those who have
made it part of their daily routine.
Please join me on WebEx or by phone, Monday, April 19 at 2:00pm to discuss your thoughts on what
reopening should look like. This is your Senior Center and your input is invaluable. The details on how
to join WebEx are located on page 3 of the newsletter.
We have had many new members join even while being closed and are amazed as members new and
old show their resiliency by joining us online. What a great example that you are never to old to learn
something new! This time has also shown us that having access to technology can really open your
world. We are hosting a “Tech Talk” with students from Middletown High School South on Monday,
April 26 at 2:15pm. If there is particular topic that you would like to learn about or a question that you
have, please email kdavis@midddletownnj.org and it will be discussed that day. We are hoping that as
in-person activities resume here, that the MHSS Tech Tutors will be able to come here and work one
on one with members.
On a happy note, the township has been working diligently to help seniors get their vaccination
through a partnership with VNACJ and to date they have been able to get many seniors vaccinated
and mobilize units through the VNACJ to some of senior housing buildings in Middletown. That hard
work continues. Monmouth County Transportation “SCAT” is available for those who have a
vaccination appointment in Monmouth County and do not drive. The phone numbers and details are
on page 7.
It is our hope that the senior center will reopen with the warmer weather for outdoor events such as
exercise classes or art. The center will have a different schedule and guidelines then what you may
have been used to in the past, but this past year has shown we are resilient and can adapt to change
even when we may not want to. Your patience and suggestions are always appreciated. Please make
sure that we have your email address, so that you are up to date with the most current information.
Croydon Hall is a public park and a beautiful spot to gather and play cards, meet with your friends, or
take a walk,. The playground has equipment that is adaptive for all ages. We hope to see you outside
as the weather gets warmer!
Warm regards,
Kourtney Davis
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