“Bringing seniors, their families and caregivers in our communities together for physical activity, mental stimulation, camaraderie, and fun, while providing timely and important information related to issues surrounding aging.”

Lisa S, Program Director

Programdirector@srcnj.org

908-879-2202

To help us continue offering all of these exercise and enrichment programs, we gratefully accept donations of any size, with a suggested amount of between $3 & $5. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a real difference and is truly appreciated. Classses are subject to change - please watch this space for cancellations.

WEDNESDAY'S (DECEMBER 3) COFFEE HOUR PROGRAM ON "TECH BASICS FOR CAREGIVERS" HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEUDLED IN THE SPRING.

GIVING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2025

Would you like to make a donation to SRC? 

All donations are very much appreciated and are tax deductible. Please click on the purple button below for the 2025 SRC "Giving Tuesday" Appeal.

Your donation (big or small) will enable us to bring more wonderful programs to the Senior Resource Center!

Thank you in advance for your generous donation

Happy Birthday to All Who Celebrate

during the Month of DECEMBER!!!

We would like to recognize you during your birthday month!! If you haven't sent in your birthday yet, please email Lisa at programdirector@srcnj.org and she’ll make note of it.

• Bob Mc
• Barbara H
• Carol H
• Darlene Y
• Bern C
• Pat S

SRC WALKING CLUB THERE WILL BE NO WALK THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE DECEMBER 12th WALK

LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAM

AT THE

CHESTER LIBRARY

JOIN US ON JANUARY 5, 2026

"INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS"

PRESENTED BY

ROCHELLE OSTENFELD, NORWESCAP

REGISTRATION BEGINS

ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 9:00 AM. PLEASE USE THE BLUE BUTTON

 BELOW TO REGISTER

SRC String Jam leader, Andy Meissner, volunteers at the Lord's Pantry in Hackettstown and informed me they urgently need the following items, but please feel free to donate any other non-perishable food items:

• canned soups & stews
• canned beans
• canned tomato products
• baking mixes
• rice & rice/pasta mixes
• peanut butter
• hot & cold cereals
• condiments
• feminine hygiene products
• diapers, all sizes
• at this point any non-perishable food items will be appreciated

A BLUE laundry basket will be placed in the upstairs lobby at the Church of the Messiah where you can drop off your non-perishable items. Andy is happy to pick up our donations and drop them off at the Lord's Pantry whenever needed. We are grateful for his generous contribution of time. This collection will continue throughout the rest of the year.

Thank you in advance for your generosity especially during these difficult times for needy families in our community. Lisa, Program Director SRC

Cynthia has been volunteering in Chester Township since 2003, when she launched the first Festival of Trees to support a future senior community center. What began as a three-day display of 32 trees at the firehouse has grown into an eight-day celebration with more than 100 trees, visits with Santa, and—since 2024—the site of the Township’s annual Tree Lighting at the renovated Highlands Ridge Park Barn. Cynthia joined the Agricultural Advisory Committee in 2018, became chair in 2019, and helped guide updates to local Site Plan and Right-to-Farm ordinances. She has served on the Zoning Board since 2022. For 25 years, Cynthia has also brought music to local families through her preschool music and movement studio, partnering with Township and Borough recreation departments on programs like Music in the Park and Drumming on Main Street. Cynthia says she loves Chester’s natural beauty, strong community spirit, and the way residents support one another. “I volunteer because that’s what community is all about. Volunteering provides connection and a chance to make a positive difference. I encourage everyone to get involved in whatever cause calls to you!”

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Please be advised that we changed the format for our sale datesl The 50% off sale starts on the first Thursday of the month. The dollar sale is the following week. Reminder: On 50% off days, everything in the store priced over $1 is half off. On Dollar days, all clothes without a price tag are $1 each. Priced clothes will be 1/2 off.

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The Senior Resource Center would like to thank Jeff Scotti from Scottidesign of Long Valley for his generosity in hosting and maintaining the SRC website. Visit the Scottidesign Website