Senior Information

CALENDAR FOR WARRENBROOK MAY 2010

Warrenbrook Senior Center – May 2010 Special Events

May is Older American’s Month.  Age Strong, Live Long with a Rainbow of Activities

Tuesday, May 4^th & Wednesday, May 5^th ~ 12:30 – 4:30 pm ~ AARP Defensive Driving Course ~ Lois Hockenbury ~This is a classroom, driver-improvement course that will teach motorists about new traffic laws and defensive driving techniques.  Upon completion of the course, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion, which can be presented to insurance agents for a discount on insurance premiums and if applicable, will have two points taken off their New Jersey driving record. Minimum of 12 students required.

Friday, May 7^th ~ 10:00 – 11:30 am ~ Congressman Leonard Lance’s Mobile Office ~ A member of Congressman Lance’s staff will be at the center to answer any questions regarding federal issues such as

Social Security and Medicare.

Monday, May 10^th ~ 10:30 am ~ Emergency Preparedness ~ Cynthia Kusorgbor, MPH. CHES., Somerset County Department of Health ~ Come and learn what items you should have in your home at all times in case of an emergency and what items you should have in a “to go” bag in case you need to leave your home quickly during an emergency.       

Wednesday, May 12^th ~ 10:15 am ~ How To Get a Good Night’s Rest ~ Rob McCaffry, CRT. , Somerset  Medical Center ~ Rob will lead a discussion on healthy habits to prevent sleep disorders, present the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the cardiovascular system, explain the correlation between OSA, weight, and diabetes and will offer strategies to get a good night’s rest.  A sleep screening will follow.

Monday, May 17^th ~ 10:30 am ~ The Beat of  Stars and Stripes ~ Join Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra, George Mariner Maull, as he talks about John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes.  As a Warrenbrook Senior Center favorite, this is the fourth time George has performed at the Center.

Wednesday, May 19^th ~ 10:15 am ~ Writing Your Memoirs ~ Stela Rose ~ Stela will discuss how to create a written record of your life and which noteworthy facts should be included in everyone’s life’s record.

Monday, May 24^th ~ 10:30 am ~ The Power of Laughter ~ Love Ourselves No Matter What Our Age or Body Tells Us ~ Yvette Halpin ~ Laughter is a genuine form of exercise in which everyone can participate.  Come and learn the healing strategies that laughter offers your body, mind and soul.

Tuesday, May 25^th  ~ NO LUNCH SERVED AT THE CENTER ~ OFF SITE PROGRAM ~ Program will be held at the Somerset County Senor Wellness Center located at 202 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ ~  908-204-3435 ~ American classical guitarist Giovanni (John) De Chiaro ~ Details to Follow

Wednesday, May 26^th ~ 10:15 am ~ Celebrate Life Birthday Party ~ Join The Keynotes and the WB Dancers as we celebrate everyone’s life.  The party will be the culmination of Older American’s Month activities that have been held through out the month of May.

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Warrenbrook Senior Center Events

Watchung Seniors Invite New Members

Area seniors can find good company, interesting conversation, and exciting speakers right in the neighborhood when the Watchung Seniors group meets in the Seniors Room of the Watchung Public Library, 12 Stirling Road.  New members are welcome!

Members enjoy twice-monthly meetings, as well as trips to restaurants and theaters.  In addition to food and entertainment, the Watchung Seniors group is about people.  Whether the group is large or small, there are always stories to be shared events to be discussed and ideas to consider.  Why not make an ordinary day special, simply by doing something out of the ordinary?

For more information about joining the Watchung Seniors, please call Flora Setteducati at 908-755-0263.