Somerset County-Operated Senior Wellness Centers Celebrate Older Americans Month with Exciting Programs ‘Powered by Connection’

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) in May at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers where interesting programs provide seniors citizens a chance to connect with others. Seniors can visit all six-county operated senior wellness centers Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in May and every month.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of OAM featuring a theme. This year, the theme is “Powered by Connection,” which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on an individual’s health and well-being.

In recognition of OAM, and as part of the County’s Age-Friendly Communities Initiative, the senior wellness centers will be offering “Powered by Connection” programs that emphasize the vital role connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging-in-place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.

Lunch at the Senior Wellness Centers

In addition to programs and activities, senior wellness centers offer nutritionally balanced hot and cold lunches with meat and meatless, Monday through Friday. Lunch reservations are usually required by 10 a.m. on the business day before attending, unless a specific registration date is designated. There is a suggested lunch donation of $2.50 for seniors over the age 60 years and the cost of lunch for seniors under 60 years of age is $8.47.

SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
876 East Main Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-203-6101

May 10, 17, 24, 11 a.m. – Many Voices, Together as One with Joy Merkel, JAK Music Studios. Join choir practice and prepare for the Older Americans Month performance in May. **This program is made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.**

May 8, 11 a.m. – Masquerade Mask Craft. Create a unique, alluring, and mysterious mask and wear it to the Masquerade Ball Senior Prom. **Supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, call 908-203-6101.**

May 10, 12:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day Photo Share. Share a photo of your mother or a picture of anyone you consider a mother figure to be displayed at the senior wellness center.

May 15, 10:30 a.m. – Masquerade Ball with Lorri Woodward. Get your best dress or suit out of the closet in preparation for the Senior Prom Masquerade Ball. At the event, participants will dance to great music and mingle with Somerset County Vo-Tech students. **Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 908-203-6101.**

May 31, 11 a.m. – Many Voices, Together as One Performance. To top off Older Americans Month, participants can showcase their talents in this wonderful performance. **This program is made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.**

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