Montgomery - Senior Center Schedule for May

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.

Walking Club – Available daily, 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.

Rummikub – Tuesday and Thursday – 12:30 p.m. This fast-moving board game is full of changes as players maneuver the tiles on the table. It combines luck and strategy, with every player having a chance to win until the very end. Rummikub helps with social interaction and mental stimulation, provides relaxation, and provides amazing fun. All levels of playing ability are welcome.

Blood Pressure Screenings – First Monday of Every Month, 9:45 a.m. On Monday, May 4, 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.

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.

Ageless Grace – Fridays, 10 a.m. Ageless Grace is a brain health and fitness program designed for older adults that combines gentle physical movement with cognitive exercises. Performed primarily while seated, the program uses playful creative activities set to music to help improve memory, focus, coordination, balance and overall well-being.

May 1, 11 a.m. – HealthEASE, Women's Health: The Big 3, presented by Barbara Vaning, MHA | Program Associate / EMT Training Center Coordinator Community Wellness | Penn Medicine Princeton Health. The Big 3 program, part of the HealthEASE curriculum, supports long-term health for women, it is essential to understand the major risk factors for heart disease, breast cancer, and stroke; recognize their common signs and symptoms; and take proactive steps in prevention. This includes following recommended screening guidelines, adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, stress management, and avoiding tobacco use. By staying informed and engaging in routine health monitoring, individuals can reduce their risk, detect potential problems early, and promote overall well-being.

May 4, 11 a.m. – Performance by Clifford Seay. Sing along with Clifford to your favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.

May 5, 1 p.m. – The Somerset County Traveling Library. Are you stuck on how to set up your phone or tablet to use the library eBook app? Join the Somerset County Library staff to sign up for a library card, get help troubleshooting technology, check out a book, or just share a favorite book you are currently reading.

May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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 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.

May 7 & 21, 9:30, Gel Printmaking: Texture, Color, and Creative Discovery presented by Karen Tuveson. This four-part, hands-on class will introduce seniors 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 confidence. 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. The program includes four (4) sessions: (1) basic color & play, (2) pattern & mark-making, (3) image transfer & experimental techniques, and (4) personal expression as a series. By exploring a variety of techniques - this program is meant to foster confidence, individual expression and community connection in a relaxing and enjoyable learning experience.

May 7 & 21, 10 a.m. – Crochet with Mary. 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!

May 7, 21 and 28 - 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.

May 7, 1 p.m. – Central Jersey Housing, presented by Susie Suter, Program Manager, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC). This presentation will focus on several important topics, including fair housing scenarios; identity theft and scams; credit mistakes to avoid and myths/facts; key documents to have prepared; and disaster planning resources.

May 8, 11 a.m. – Mother’s Day Fun with Lisa. This program is designed to celebrate and honor mothers through reflective activities. Participants will engage in Mother’s Day-themed Madela art, word searches and optional card making to express appreciation and love.

May 11, 12:45 p.m. – The Grand Masquerade Prom with Jerry Calstaldo, sponsored by Foothill Acres. Join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, music, special dessert and wonderful company. If you choose, this is your opportunity to dress up and enjoy a festive celebration created just for you. This will be a time to connect with friends, take advantage of portrait stations and make new memories together. We can't wait to celebrate you during Older American's Month.

May 14, 11 a.m. – Intergenerational Music Celebration at the Montgomery Senior Center. The Montgomery Senior Center is excited to welcome first graders from Orchard School on March 14 for a very special intergenerational music program! Denise Crowley, Co-Founder of the Full Monty Uke Band and Founder of the Mini Monty Uke Band will be leading the group. The Monty Uke Bands will guide a joyful sing-along as the children visit our center to share music with our seniors. Together they will sing classic songs many of us grew up with — creating a meaningful connection between generations.

This program beautifully demonstrates that learning never stops. At any age, we can continue to grow, share, and inspire one another through music. We look forward to a morning filled with smiles, laughter, and songs that bring young and young-at-heart together.

May 14, 1 p.m. – Emergency Preparedness, Amy Mariato, Eldercare Educator from Office on Aging and Disabilities Services. Emergency Preparedness is geared toward helping seniors feel more confident and prepared in the event of an emergency. Amy will talk about simple, practical steps for preparing for situations such as fires, hurricanes, winter weather, and heat waves. This presentation will also cover creating an emergency plan, communication needs, planning for special or medical needs, putting together emergency kits, keeping important papers safe, and tips for emergency food and water. The goal is to provide helpful, easy-to-follow information that seniors can use right away.

May 15, 11 a.m. – Somerset County Park Rangers presented by Sarah Weber. Our rangers are committed to excellence in promoting stewardship of land and resources, providing outstanding recreation opportunities and leisure services, and fostering an environment which is service oriented and responsive to public needs. Join Sarah as she explains the role of our Park Rangers.

May 18, 11 a.m. – Effective Communication with Mikaela Kane Family and Community Health Sciences Program Coordinator Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS)Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. Mikaela will discuss and explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.

May 18, 2 p.m. – Book Club with Kristen Anderson of the Montgomery Library. This month’s title is The Guest List by Lucy Foley. The wedding of a rising TV star and an ambitious magazine publisher off the coast of Ireland is a time of perfectly planned celebration -- that is, until long-buried resentments and jealousies begin to rise to the surface, and someone is murdered. Who would do such a thing on a happy occasion? All are welcome.

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