Senior Wellness Calendar of Events - Montgomery, NJ

MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER
356 Skillman Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-0846

Billiards, Carrom & Ping Pong – Available daily.

Card Club – Available daily, 1 p.m. Have a card game you would like to play? Do you and your friends need a table? Feel free to play your favorite card game here at the Montgomery Senior Center.

Rummikub – Tuesday and Thursday – 12:30 p.m.

Walking Club – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Walking regularly can improve your balance, your mood, your memory, and your sleep. Join us to walk inside our gym and to better your health. Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Please call (609) 466-0846 for more information.

Blood Pressure Screenings – First Monday of Every Month, 9:45 a.m. On Monday January 5, a Montgomery Township Registered Nurse will be on site to do FREE blood pressure screenings. No appointment necessary.

Intermediate Ukulele – Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. Play along with the members of The Full Monty Uke Band. A peer-led class where members practice their favorite tunes and create set lists for future performances. To register and/or reserve your ukulele please call (609) 466-0846.

MELT and Yoga with Alice – Mondays, 10 a.m. This class is tailored for seniors, eliminating stuck stress and pain in the body by releasing it from the joints where it is trapped. MELT uses tools to help improve joint stability. At the end of the class, participants will stand or sit while practicing 15-20 minutes of Gentle Somatic and/or Chair Yoga movements, which focus on improving flexibility.

Yoga Chair Fusion with Debbi – Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. This class is open to all levels of skill. This class practices yoga poses that can be done while either standing or sitting. Practicing yoga may help to increase bone density, strength, and balance. Participants will learn techniques to help gain flexibility and improve strength while being immersed in a relaxing class. Expect lots of gentle stretching to bring movement to joints and muscles. This class is perfect for stress-relief and for gaining an overall sense of well-being.

Tai Chi with Herb – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Tai Chi participants will focus on shifting body weight through a series of light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically into one long gesture. Studies have shown that some participants have experienced a reduction in pain, fatigue, and stiffness, and have gained a greater sense of well-being. Regular Tai Chi can help reduce falls, especially for those with balance problems. This program can be practiced while either standing or sitting.

Crochet with Mary – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Not only is crocheting a beautiful art, but it can help reduce your blood pressure and help ease your stress! Join Mary to practice this wonderful skill, socialize, and keep your hands nimble!

Advanced Beginner Ukulele – Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Are you ready to move ahead with your ukulele? Refine what you have learned in the beginner class, strengthen your existing skills, and learn new ones. This class will reinforce chord basics, and teach additional chords, and strum techniques. You will also learn to play songs with more difficult chord combinations. All are welcome to sing along. To register and/or reserve your ukulele please call (609) 466-0846.

Mahjong Club – Fridays, 10 a.m. Mahjong is a great game to keep your brain sharp and supercharged. This club is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. This is not a competitive club. Join fellow center members to play this thought-provoking game. Club size is limited, registration for one time frame is required.

Gentle Aerobics – Thursdays, January 15 & 29, 10 a.m. Lisa will show you how to exercise and move without putting undue pressure or strain on your body. Practice movements will increase blood circulation, lubricate joints for flexibility, and strengthen individual muscles. These exercises may help to decrease falls and make it easier to accomplish day-to-day activities. This program can be done while either standing or sitting and is open to all abilities.

January 1 – Montgomery Senior Center – Closed

January 2, 11 a.m. – Bingo with Kathleen Ann Jacob. Bingo is more than an exciting activity. Researchers have found that engaging in bingo has multiple health benefits such as promoting socialization, strengthening hand-eye- coordination, listening and short-term memory.

January 5, 11 a.m. – Performance with Clifford Seay. Clifford Seay is a longtime musical friend of the center. Join him for a sing-along that will include some of your favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

January 6, 11 a.m. – Nutrition in Older Adults with Jennifer Korneski of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. Jennifer will be on-site to teach you how to meet the specific nutritional and caloric needs of older adults while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is the first part of a multi-week series.

January 6, 1 p.m. – Somerset County Library System: Mobile Library Visit. Come browse a collection of books, movies, music and more, register or renew your library card, and learn about the services and programs the library has to offer. The library will visit twice a month with something new, and can accept returns from any of our Branches.

January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11:15 a.m. – Creative Wellness with Shirin Stave-Matais. Achieve a sense of calmness, control, and learn meditative practices through imaginative, joyful, and social interaction. This class combines wellness exercises with Hatha and chair yoga. Participants will learn gestural, improvisational, and world dance forms. Shirin Stave-Matais will teach sound therapy, creative play, guided relaxation, and meditative techniques. Participants of all skill levels may join, and the class can be practiced either standing or sitting.

January 7, 1 p.m. – Room to Read with Caitlin Nagel. Worldwide, more than 773 million people cannot read, and 2/3 of them are women and girls. The Room to Read, non-profit, has been working since 2000 to try and create a world free of illiteracy and gender inequality in education. Caitlin Nagel will be on-site to discuss this wonderful organization and the ways that you can help support their cause.

January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 11 a.m. – Line Dancing with Debbie. Line Dancing is so much fun that it doesn’t even seem like exercise. You don’t need a partner, and dancing is an easy way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. It’s suitable for participants with limited mobility and has been shown to increase cardiovascular and muscular strength and improve coordination and balance as you work through the different moves. All levels are welcome. When instructor, Debbie, is unavailable, we will follow line dancing tutorial videos.

January 9 & 16, 10 a.m. – Gel Printmaking: Texture, Color, and Creative Discovery with Karen Tuveson of Tuveson Artwork. This 4-part, hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of gel printmaking using water-soluble inks and paints. Participants will experiment with texture, pattern, and mark-making by using a variety of everyday tools and materials to create layered, expressive prints. The process encourages play, exploration, and sensory engagement – ideal for stimulating creativity, exercising fine motor skills, and inspiring confident. Each session invites participants to discover new ways to transfer images, build compositions and enjoy the tactile experience of making art in a relaxed, social environment. Session 1: Basic color and play. Session 2: Pattern and Mark-making.

January 9, 11 a.m. – All About Tea and Tasting with Mary Ellen Day of Grace Healthcare Services. Mary Ellen will discuss the benefits of tea drinking, including its natural antioxidants, calming properties, and potential support for overall wellness. Following the discussion, participants will take part in delightful tea tasking, sampling a variety of flavors while learning about their unique characteristics and health benefits.

January 12, 11 a.m. – Left, Right, Center. Who knew a simple game of rolling dice and passing tokens could get so competitive? Join us for this easy-to-learn game and see how lucky you are!

January 13, 11 a.m. – Focus on Fiber with Jennifer Korneski of Rutgers Cooperation Extension of Somerset County. This program is the 2nd of the nutrition series being led by Jennifer. She will discuss the best practices to help participants adopt sustainable changes that support long-term well-being. You will discover the benefits of fiber-rich diet and simple ways to incorporate more fiber into daily meals.

January 14, 1 p.m. – Snowflake Project with Leslie Yngojo-Bowes of Arbor Terrace Basking Ridge. This winter craft project will feature snowflakes made from repurposed puzzle pieces. All materials will be supplied.

January 16, 11 a.m. – Home Fire Prevention with the Red Cross. Today a member of the Red Cross will be at the center to discuss how you and your family can prevent home fires, escape from home fires, recover and prepare to avoid such occurrences.

January 19 – Montgomery Senior Center – Closed

January 20, 11 a.m. – Sodium Bingo with Jennifer Korneski of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. In the third nutrition education session with Jennifer Korneski will be learning while enjoying a fun bingo game. You will while learn about hidden sodium in common foods and strategies to reduce sodium intake.

January 21, 1 p.m. – Passport to Penguins with Somerset County Environmental Education Center. Travel to the bottom of the globe on an adventure of learning! During this one-hour presentation you will learn a lot about our black and white, waddle-y-friends – penguins: information about the many different types of penguins, where they live what they eat, and much more will be discussed and presented.

January 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Hearing Screening by the Montgomery Health Department. This program is being offered through the efforts of the Montgomery Health Department. This is a great opportunity to check your hearing health. Pre-registration is required, call the Montgomery Senior Center for information.

January 26, 11 a.m. – Performance with Andrew Lobby. Andrew is a solo guitar and vocal performer who will sing popular songs from the 60’s and 70’s.

January 27, 11 a.m. – Lessons for a Long Life with Jennifer Korneski of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. This is the last of the nutritional series being offered through the efforts of Jennifer Korneski and Rutgers Cooperative team. Explore lifestyle tips from Blue Zones – regions known for longevity and vibrant living – to support healthier aging.

January 28, 1 p.m. – Instructional Painting with Sandy. Join us for a relaxed and creative acrylic-painting session. Today we’ll explore a winter-theme scene. All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required, call the Montgomery Senior Center for information.

January 30, 11 a.m. – Pedal Steel Exploration Program with Gorden Wells. Enjoy lively big band music. This is the perfect chance to dance, move and enjoy some fun and exciting music!