Somerset County-Operated Senior Wellness Centers Offer Exciting Activities in May Celebrating Older Americans Month

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Connect with others at any of the six Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers that are managed by the County Office on Aging and Disability Services. Join the fun, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The senior wellness centers offer games, activities, and educational, health and wellness programs in a social and uplifting atmosphere.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is “Powered by Connection,” which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on the health and well-being of communities. The senior wellness centers play a vital role in supporting independence and aging in place through connection combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.

Centers are closed on May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.

Lunch -Attendees can invite a friend or neighbor to join them for lunch. All county-operated senior wellness centers provide a nutritionally balanced lunch on Mondays through Fridays for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 years and above. The menu includes a choice of hot meat-based or meatless entrées or cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunches. Senior wellness center clients must make reservations for lunch by 10 a.m. on the previous business day.

Virtual and/or Hybrid Program Guidelines

Hybrid and virtual programs are noted throughout the schedule. Participants can attend hybrid programs either in person with an instructor or via Zoom.

Participants can join Zoom programs through a web browser without downloading applications or software. A camera (audio and video) is required to participate in Zoom programs.

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