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SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH
339 South Branch Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-369-8700
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 will teach participants to achieve proper breathing and positioning techniques.
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.**
Bingo – Thursday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. Partake in a 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.
Jan. 8, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 11 a.m. – “Living in Harmony: A Five Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Seniors.” Join this Mindfulness-based stress reduction journey to learn the principles and practices of meditation.
Jan. 11, 11 a.m. – “Maple Sugaring” by Somerset County Parks Commission. Discover the secrets inside a maple tree and learn how to tap a tree as well as the history of maple sugaring to include the Native Americans.
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. – “Using the Dimensions of Wellness for Better Health in the New Year” by Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Learn the eight components of wellness as defined by the Substance Abuse Services and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and how to apply these principles to reaching your wellness goals.
Jan. 19, 11 a.m. – "Heads Up Seniors! A Fall Prevention Presentation” by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. Learn fall-prevention strategies and pedestrian safety in this one-hour interactive discussion. Each participant will receive a home and community safety checklist.
Jan. 25, 11 a.m. – Landscape Painting with Yvette. Learn tips and tricks for landscape painting while improving your skill
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