“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.

Happy Birthday to All Who Celebrate

during the Month of FEBRUARY

Beth C. Arlene K. Penni N. Jill L.

Lisa S. John G. Janice G.

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.

SRC PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

AND RELEASE FORM

Dear SRC Participants,

Each January, we provide an updated Participant Agreement and Release Form for SRC members to fill out. We've seen an increase in new people joining our exercise classes, and we want to ensure we have everyone's contact information on file in case of an emergency.

Attached is a copy of the Participant Agreement and Release Form - just click the GREEN button below to download it. Copies of this form will also be available at the Senior Resource Center each day during exercise classes, quilting workshops, String Band rehearsals, coffee hour and wellness day programs.

We ask that you fill out the forms and return them to us either by email or by handing them to either Lisa, Claire or Dee while you're at SRC. We need 100% participation and appreciate you cooperation.

If you have any questions please either call Lisa Sibelman in the SRC office at 908-879-2202 or email her at  Programdirector@srcnj.org

Thank you for your cooperation and hope to see you all at the Senior Resource Center soon. - Lisa, SRC Program Director

MUNCH & LEARN PROGRAM

AT THE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 12 NOON

THERE'S STILL ROOM - REGISTER BELOW

SRC WALKING CLUB

JOIN THE SRC

WALKING GROUP AT

PALMER PARK/PATRIOT'S PATH

IN LONG VALLEY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th at 11:00 AM

(weather permitting)

Dogs are allowed in the park as long as he/she is on a leash.

Patriots Path: Palmer Park to Old Route 24 is a 7.5 mile(we'll go as far as we can!) moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Long Valley that features a river and is rated as moderate. The route takes you on a variety of terrain along the way, and takes you through the Chester Furnace Historic site.

Click Here for Directions

Bartley Rd & Palmer Place

Long Valley, NJ 07853



Please RSVP by clicking the blue button so that we know you'll be joining us. Any questions please call/text Lisa at 732-589-1478  

FEBRUARY WELLNESS DAY

AT THE SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

Join us for Coffee Hour

at the Senior Resource Center

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:30

FIRST OF A SERIES

TOPIC: “UPDATED SCAMS & FRAUDS”

Including email & text scams, romance scams, phone scams & fraud, bitcoin scams, skimming/gas station credit card frauds.

Presented by: Detective Matthew Bohn,

                         Chester Police Department

Detective Bohn attended Hopatcong High School and graduated in 1998. He then attended County College of Morris and obtained an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. In 2002 Det. Bohn was hired by the Hopatcong Borough Police Department where he remained until 2009. He then transferred to the Chester Police Department (Chester Township originally). He worked as a Patrol Officer and a senior supervising officer until 2019 when he was made Chester Police Department’s first full time (SRO) School Resource Officer. As an SRO Det. Bohn was in charge of the safety and security of the Staff/Students of Bragg and Dickerson Elementary Schools. He also was (LEAD) certified, Law Enforcement Against Drugs and taught the 6th Grade middle school students the dangers of drug and alcohol use. In 2023 Det. Bohn was promoted to Detective and is currently assigned to the Chester Police Department Detective Bureau where he works on Fraud and Identity Theft cases under Lt./Det. Cavanagh. Detective Bohn is set to retire in July of 2027.

Technology Workshop!!

Friday, February 27, 2026

with Mendham High School Students

More Information and how to register

to follow in future emails.

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 if you would like to use our online payment option OR you can bring your donation to classes that you attend OR you can mail it to us at 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930. 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

Community News!

Keep up with all of the great events

in Chester and surrounding communities.

Watch future emails for events

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT

POWER OUTAGE PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY TIPS 

This weekend’s forecasted snow storm could bring power outages. Please take a moment to review these power outage preparedness and safety tips below.

To report an outage to JCP&L:

Call: 1-888-544-4877

Go to: firstenergycorp.com

Text: OUT to 544487

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.

Welcome to the new Senior Resource Center of New Jersey Facebook Page. If you have a Facebook account, please like us and follow our new page to stay up to date with our many activities. Click on the blue circle below.

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If you do click on the button below.

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