Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough - Events for December

SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH

339 South Branch Road

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

908-369-8700

For more information about the programs and activities listed below call the senior wellness center.

Rummikub – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Play this fast-moving board game, which requires players to have some luck and use strategic thinking. Playing Rummikub promotes social interaction, mental stimulation, and relaxation. Time flies when participants play this game.

Sit & Stitch Club – Mondays, 1 p.m. Bring knitting, crocheting, and sewing projects to the club, and share your skills and talents with other members. **Beginners are welcome.**

Mahjong – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Play this stimulating game that requires the use of skill, some strategy, and a little bit of luck. **For more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Fit & Flex with Rose – Tuesdays (Virtual) & Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Get fit while performing 20 minutes of low-impact exercise to music, use weights for 15 minutes, and then use resistance bands for 15 minutes. Perform stretching exercises with a chair and other movements while standing. The instructor teaches proper breathing and proper positioning.

Beginner Ukulele Club with David – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Start on the right note with easy-to-follow lessons. Learn how to hold, tune, and strum simple chords while learning the foundation of playing the ukulele. **There are a limited number of ukuleles available to borrow. For more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Tai Chi Exercises – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. – Reduce pain, fatigue, and stiffness, decrease the risk for falls, and gain a greater sense of well-being when practicing Tai Chi. In this class, participants will focus on shifting their body weight through a series of light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically into one long gesture. **This program can be practiced while standing or sitting.**

Puzzle Club – Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 p.m. Strike up a conversation, make new friends, and enjoy assembling puzzles. The senior wellness center has a wide variety of puzzles available.

Vitality: Cardio Boxing Series with Curtis Adams – Tuesdays at 1 p.m. & Thursdays at 10 a.m. Partake in an exciting blend of easy-to-follow exercises for older adults in this class presented via video. All exercises will be demonstrated while standing and sitting. **For more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Hillsborough Discussion Group, Every Second Tuesday, 1 p.m. Discuss what you are thankful for and how you celebrate Thanksgiving.

Walking Club – Thursdays, 1 p.m. Join fellow walkers to walk outside for exercise. Walking regularly, can improve one’s balance, mood, memory, and sleep. **This club will meet when weather permits. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. For more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Dec. 1 & 18, 11 a.m. – Bingo. Partake in friendly competition and play Bingo, which is more than an exciting activity. Researchers have found that playing Bingo provides multiple health benefits, such as promoting socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and improving concentration, listening, and short-term memory skills.

Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – Making Holiday Cards. Create a holiday card to be sent to nursing home residents and people living at rehabs to help lift their spirits. **All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot and for more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Dec. 5 & 19, 10 a.m. – Game Day. Join fellow senior wellness center members to play favorite games, including hangman, checkers, chess, and more. Playing games is a great way to socialize.

Dec. 7, 11 a.m. – Holiday Fact or Fiction. Test your memory, and imagination, and maybe learn something new or shocking, by guessing which wild holiday statements are true or false. You may be surprised by the answers.

Dec. 8, 11 a.m. – Snowflake Craft. Create two different beautiful snowflake decorations using simple items such as paper bags and cardboard tubes. **If possible, bring toilet paper or paper towel tubes. Pre-registration is required. To reserve a seat and for more information, call 908-369-8700.**

Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m. – “Lung Cancer Prevention” by Public Health Intern Jay Kavia, Robert Wood Johnson Somerset. Learn about the causes of lung cancer and how to protect against the disease, which is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide.

Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Holiday Celebration with Entertainment by James Barba. Get ready to celebrate and sing along and dance with good friends and live entertainment during this holiday party.

Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – Card Games. Play your favorite card games like Rummy, Poker, Crazy Eights, and Solitaire, and share gaming skills. ** All levels of skill are welcome.**

Dec. 15, 11 a.m. – “Using Your Wits: Part 5” by Lisa Bayer, C.D.P., Always Best Care Senior Services. Learn about the correlation between sleep and dementia, why people don’t sleep well, how to achieve quality sleep, and the different stages and chronotypes of sleep. Participants will also learn how to engage the brain with interactive and stimulating brain fitness to help support quality sleep.

Dec. 21, 11 a.m. – “Home Borrowing Program” by Civic Services Supervisor Noah Anderson, Somerset County Library System (SCLS). Learn about the services at the county’s local libraries, such as different ways to borrow books and movies without leaving the house.

Dec. 26, 10 a.m. – Brain Games. Play games, puzzles, and trivia to help keep the brain young. Studies show that playing brain games can help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to wane with age, such as thought-processing speed, planning skills, reaction time, decision-making, and short-term memory.

Dec. 28, 11 a.m. – New Year’s Trivia. Join other senior wellness center members for an interactive, challenging trivia game, and learn about some strange holiday traditions.

Dec. 29, 11 a.m. – New Year’s Celebration with Entertainment by Andrew Lobby. Celebrate the coming year by remembering the past and singing to holiday songs from the past.

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