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Basking Ridge - Senior Wellness Center Schedule for May 2026
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. Next session begins in July. Registration forms will be made available at the Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge starting June 15th.
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. (January 20th – June 30th). 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.
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. – 12 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.
Chair Yoga with Jillian – Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 – 2 p.m. 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.
- Wednesday: April 15 – June 10
- Friday: April 17 – June 5
Timeless Planners with Suzanne – Wednesdays, 2 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.
Colorful Memories Studios with Mindy – Fridays, 2 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.
May 1, 11 a.m. – May Trivia with Roberto. Join us for trivia that will cover several categories including science, history, and pop-culture all are welcome to participate.
May 4, 11 a.m. – Cranium Crunchers with Roberto. The Cranium Cruncher program is an engaging mental fitness initiative designed to enhance cognitive skills such as memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking through fun and challenging puzzles, riddles, etc.
May 5, 11 a.m. – Restorative Rest: The Art & Science of Sleep Hygiene with Lucy from TheKey. Explore how sleep affects cognition, mood, immunity, and fall risk in older adults. Learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality.
May 6, 11 a.m. – Musical Performance with John Heisermann. John is a guitarist and a singer who performs many genres of music from classic rock, country, and Golden Age music theatre along with Italian Opera. John shares his love of music by sharing stories from his musical journey and historical facts that coincide with each song that is performed.
May 7, 11 a.m. – Mother’s Day Craft with Leslie from Arbor Terrace. Leslie will be teaching a craft with a Mother’s Day theme. No experience is necessary and the craft can be taken home as a gift for a mother you love! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials for all participants.
May 8 & 22, 11 a.m. – Bingo with Roberto. 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.
May 11, 11 a.m. – Mental Health Awareness Program with Marta Pisano from Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center. This program will highlight the importance of mental wellbeing through education, reduction of stigma and promotion of support for those affected by mental health conditions.
May 12, 11 a.m. – Music in Motion with Tom McKie. Seniors, ditch the sofa find your inner grove with creative movements that will get you moving, grooving and laughing your way the dance floor.
May 13, 11 a.m. – No Place Like Home with Karen Kowalski, MPH, OTR, CAPS. Join Karen Z. Kowalski for a practical, upbeat talk on aging in place-what it means, why it matters, and how to plan. Items covered will include home modifications big and small, from quick, low-cost fixes you can make right away, to larger renovation ideas that may help you stay safe and independent for years to come.
May 14, 11 a.m. – Decorating Small Indoor Planters with Christina from Bright View Assisted Living. Join Christina for a craft of decorating a small outdoor planter pot utilizing wasabi tape and your own creativity. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials for all participants.
May 15, 11a.m. – Summer Themed HDM Card Making. Join Basking Ridge seniors for a compassionate initiative designed to support seniors and foster a sense of community. This personalized card will brighten their day, offering a heartfelt connection fostering a sense of community and care for these individuals.
May 18, 11 a.m. – Sleep Starts in the Kitchen with Tara Tamino from Bernards Township Health Department. Learn how different foods and beverages impact your sleep. Discuss optimal sleep habits and create an action plan to improve your sleep.
May 19, 11 a.m. – Somerset County Traveling Library with Noah Anderson. All of what you expect from your library, right at the Senior Wellness 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!
May 20, 11 a.m. – Card Making with Gerry. Join Gerry as she guides us through card making with supplies you can find throughout your house. Our creations can be kept for personal use or sent to our Home Delivered Meal (HDM) participants. Supplies provided.
May 21, 11a.m. – Neil Meador Musical Performance Sponsored by: Foothill Acres Rehabilitation. Join Neil for a musical performance as he shares his love of music with us by singing hits from the 1960s while he plays the keyboard.
May 25 – Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge – Closed.
May 26, 11 a.m. – Scenic Watercolor Painting. Join Basking Ridge Participants for a watercolor painting craft. There will be a few themes/designs to pick from all you need to provide is your creativity. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials for all participants.
May 27, 11 a.m. – Meditation Series with Christina Flanagan-Bistis from Avalon Assisted Living Facility Join us for a workshop series that covers aromatherapy, breathwork, guided visualization and sound healing meditation. All are welcome to participate!
May 28, 11 a.m. – Caffeinated Crosswords & Cozy Chats. This program is a warm inviting gathering designed for seniors to enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging their minds with crossword puzzles. It fosters social interaction, mental stimulation, relaxation and creates a cozy community space where participants can share their love of puzzles.
May 29, 11 a.m. – Table Games with Connie. Join us for an afternoon of excitement and friendly competition of table games with center volunteer Connie. Table games has multiple health benefits such as promoting socialization, strengthening hand-eye coordination, listening, and short-term memory.
