Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge - December Schedule

SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE
202 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-204-3435

Computer Lab – Available daily. Participants are invited to use computers at their leisure.

Coffee/Tea Social – Mondays, 3 – 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for our community to visit the center to connect, enjoy one another and to learn about center programming opportunities.

Mahjong Club – Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m. & Fridays, 9:30 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, and registration for one time frame is required. For more information, please call 908-204-3435.

Stronger Seniors: Core Strength – Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 10 a.m. This pre-recorded exercise program utilizes resistance bands to give you a safe and easy workout for your core muscles. Feel free to bring your own band.

Project Healthy Bones – Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Project Healthy Bones (PHB) is a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program for individuals who are either at risk of osteoporosis or have it. Exercises focus on improving balance, strength, flexibility, and posture. Advanced registration is required. A doctor’s note is also required before the first class and then once every year. Please call Roberto for more information: 908-204-3435.

Canasta Club – Tuesdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m. Canasta is a traditional card game that involves grouping your cards to outscore your opponent or the opposing team. New members are always welcome.

Take Control with Exercise – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 2 p.m. This is an ongoing exercise program, in video form, for all skill levels that can be practiced while either standing or sitting. This program will strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility and balance while boosting stamina.

Bridge Group – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bridge is a mentally challenging card game that offers intellectual and social stimulation. Playing bridge regularly stimulates your brain to keep it alert and helps your memory stay active. New members and beginners are always welcome.

Tai Chi Chih with Janet – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. (December 3 – February 4, 2026). A moving meditation of 19 gentle, fluid movements and 1 pose that can be performed standing or while sitting. Some of the reported benefits include regulated blood pressure, increased balance, energy, stress reduction, reduction of depression and anxiety, mental clarity and enhanced immune system response. The cost is $40 for the 8-week program. Pre-registration is required. Please call Roberto for more information: 908-204-3435.

Chair Yoga with Jillian – Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 – 2 p.m. (Wednesdays, November 26 – January 21 & Fridays, December 5 – January 23). This class is open to all levels of skill. Poses can be practiced while either sitting or standing. This class will help increase bone density, and improve strength, flexibility, and balance while you are immersed in a relaxing class. Expect lots of gentle stretching to bring movement to joints and muscles. This class is perfect for relieving stress and helping gain an overall sense of well-being. The cost is $40 for the 8-week program. Pre-registration is required. Please call Roberto for more information: 908-204-3435.

Timeless Planners with Suzanne – Wednesdays, 2 – 3 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this club. The goal for this club is to hear what ideas, programs, or topics of presentations you all would like to see on the activity calendar in the future.

Line Dancing with David Cross – Thursdays, 11 a.m. Line Dancing is a perfect exercise for those wanting to improve their coordination and balance. Exercise your body and your memory.

Stronger Seniors: Stretch – Fridays, 10 a.m. Stretch your muscles and loosen your joints with this wonderful, pre-recorded program. You can remain seated while stretching your whole body. You’ll feel such a difference in just 45 minutes.

Colorful Memories Studios with Mindy – Fridays, 2 – 3 p.m. Coloring activities relieve stress, encourage creativity, and enhance focus. After a long week join us for this mindful activity that will kick off by decorating the home delivered meal bags that go out to our home bound seniors who utilize Home Delivered Meals led by center client and volunteer, Mindy. All are welcome to participate, supplies provided.

December 1, 11 a.m. – Who is Sinterklass? with Bob Van Der Valk. St. Nicholas, known as Sinterklass is a beloved figure in the Netherlands, celebrated annually on December 5th with a festive event known as “Sinterklaasavond.” The holiday involves children leaving out their shoes, which are filled with carrots and hay for Sinterklaas’s horse and receiving sweets in return. Join us as Robert shares Dutch holidays, customs, and traditions.

December 2, 11 a.m. – Financial Planning Strategies with Gail Abrhams from Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. This presentation focuses on upcoming 2025 Tax Act changes, reducing taxes in retirement income and navigating market volatility.

December 3, 11 a.m. – Fatigue: Solutions for an Exhausted Society with Pat Taylor from Natural Medicine and Rehab. During this presentation, Pat will identify less understood yet common causes of fatigue. Participants will learn what depletes them of energy and what can be done to improve energy and vitality.

December 4, 11 a.m. – Winter Wonderland Fresh Flowers Arrangement with Leslie from Arbor Terrace. Create a stunning winter wonderland fresh flower arrangement by blending crisp whites, icy blues, and shimmering silvers to evoke a frosty landscape. Arrange these elements in a sleek vase or rustic container at home upon completion. Pre- Registration is required; supplies will be provided.

December 5, 11 a.m. – Colorectal Cancer Prevention with Artenry Jones from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Community Health. Community Health at RWJUH is offering presentations to help spread awareness for colorectal cancer but also helping people realize the importance of early detection. Through this presentation, Artenry will be educating participants on the importance of colonoscopies and how to prevent colorectal cancer.

December 8, 11 a.m. – Senior Medicare Patrol Workshop with Joel Schnieder from Jewish Family Services Middlesex. Join us for a Medicare Enrollment Workshop to simplify the complex process of understanding and signing up for Medicare benefits topics will cover eligibility requirements, enrollment deadlines, plan options and how to maximize your coverage.

December 9, 11 a.m. – New Jersey Facts & Firsts with Eve from the Princeton Historical Society. Created to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the state, this program highlights the Lenape Indians and early European settlers, the development of cities and suburbs, as well as technology and inventions. This fun and interactive presentation includes a multiple-choice game to identify N.J. facts, symbols and local celebrities.

December 10, 11 a.m. – Osteoporosis and Bone Health Presentation with Amay Mehta from Rutgers Medical School. Amay is a medical student who is passionate about raising awareness about osteoporosis and overall bone health, emphasizing the importance of early detection and proper nutrition, weight-bearing exercises, and lifestyle modifications to prevent fractures and maintain mobility. Join Amay Mehta, soon to be Dr. Mehta, to learn more about this important area to address during the aging process.

December 11 – Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge Closed – Staff In-Service

December 12, 11 a.m. – Holiday Party with Musical Performance by Dan Furnald. The Holiday Season is a time to reflect on all the good things that have taken place in the previous year. Please join us for our Holiday Party with Musical Entertainment provided by Dan Furnald who will be sure to keep the party going and have you moving and grooving for the day. Please order / register for your meal and join us!

December 15, 11 a.m. – Holiday Trivia with Roberto. Trivia is a great way to stimulate the brain and learn something new. This activity of trivia will encompass several categories including history, pop-culture, and science with a focus on the holidays.

December 16, 11 a.m. – Somerset County Traveling Library with Noah Anderson. Are you curious about the library offerings or maybe you would like to sign up for a library card? Join Somerset County Staff to sign up for a library card, troubleshoot technology, check out a book or recommend one.

December 17, 11 a.m. – Cards with Gerry. Sending and receiving a card is an enjoyable process no matter the season or time of year. Pre-registration is required; supplies will be provided.

December 17, 11 a.m. – Music in Motion Dance Program with Tom McKie (Part 1). Music in Motion is a lively and engaging dance program designed specifically for seniors combining gentle movement, rhythm, and music to promote physical activity enhance coordination, and foster social connection. Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.