Montgomery Senior Center - August 2026 Calendar

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

Billiards, Carrom & Ping Pong – Available daily.

Card Club – Available daily, 1 – 2 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 – 2 p.m. Walking regularly can improve your balance, your mood, your memory, and your sleep. Join us for a walk inside our gym 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 – 11 a.m. On Monday, July 6, Montgomery Township Registered Nurse will be on site to do FREE blood pressure screenings. No appointment necessary.

MELT and Yoga with Alice – Mondays, 10 – 11 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.

Intermediate Ukulele – Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Play along with the members of The Full Monty Uke Band. Intermediate Ukulele is 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.

Yoga Chair Fusion with Debbi – Tuesdays, 10:15 – 11 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.

Rummikub – Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 – 2 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.

Tai Chi with Herb – Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. (Note: August 19 class will start at 9:30 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 – 1:30 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. – 12 p.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 is required. The next quarterly session is starting the week of October 5 through the week of December 14. Registration forms will be made available at the center starting August 28. For more information, please call (609) 466-0846.

August 3, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Craft Wood Chime Project. Join us as we create a beautiful wooden wind chime. Participants will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their own wood chime to reflect their personal style. Once completed, you will have a unique handcrafted decoration to take home and enjoy. Pre-registration requested, supplies will be provided.

August 4, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Exercise and Getting Fit presented by Barbara Vanning, MHA, Program Associate with Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System. This class will discuss the importance of focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance and overall wellness through safe and effective movements. Whether you are new to exercise or looking to maintain an active lifestyle, this program will educate you on how to stay fit, healthy and energized.

August 4, 1 – 2 p.m. Traveling Library with Noah Anderson, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). All of what you expect from your library, right at the Montgomery Senior Center. Browse the traveling collection, place hold requests for specific titles, or troubleshoot the library eBook app, Libby. Renew or sign-up with your library today.

August 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eye Screening. Offered through the efforts of the Commission for the Blind, Chaitali Shah, Project BEST, Eye Health Field Representative. During the screening process, each participant will be screened for distance visual acuity and glaucoma. Based on the screening results, the Project BEST screener will provide follow-up resources for individuals who are underinsured or do not have vision insurance. Participants with insurance coverage will receive their screening results and be advised to follow up with their eye care provider as needed.

August 5, 12, 14 & 26. 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Creative Wellness with Shirin Stave-Matais. Creative Wellness is a class that will alternate between a Chair Yoga class with conscious relaxation and Chair Dance with exercise. Both classes use seated and standing options that are individualized according to one’s ability.

August 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Performance with the Pettit’s. Get ready to dance, sing along and relive your favorite summer hits! We have created a feel-good playlist of nostalgic classics and summer anthems to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Sit back, soak up the music, and enjoy the fun!

August 7 & 28, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Gel Printmaking: Texture, Color, and Creative Discovery presented by Karen Tuveson (Parts 3 & 4). 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 included 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.

August 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.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!

August 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Outsmart the Scammers with Anthony Rathbun, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones.