“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 Sibelman, Program Director

Programdirector@srcnj.org

908-879-2202

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

• QIGONG/TAI CHI HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 7TH
• THE 9:30 CHAIR YOGA CLASS WITH KARIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR MONDAY, JULY 27TH
• THE 10:45 CORE CENTRICS CLASS WITH LISA V HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR MONDAY, JULY 27TH

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 - Lisa

Happy Birthday to All Who Celebrate

during the Month of JULY!!!

GREG S MARIE B SUE M

MARGARET N

SUSAN A  PAT B ARUNA P          

We would like to recognize you during your birthday month!! If you haven't sent in your birthday yet, please let Lisa know and she’ll make note of it.

UPCOMING LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS

THERE'S STILL ROOM!

LUNCH & LEARN AT MOUNTAINTOP CHURCH

 IN HACKETTSTOWN

TUESDAY, JULY 7th AT 12:00 NOON

“GRIEF & COPING STRATEGIES”

with Lorri Opitz, Quinlan Foundation

Grief is a highly individualized response to loss. It encompasses a wide array of emotions, physical symptoms, and behavioral changes. Understanding the specific types of grief can validate your experience and help you or someone you support navigate the healing process.

The most common types of grief include:

• Anticipatory Grief: Occurs before an expected loss, such as preparing for the impending death of a loved one with a terminal illness, or facing a major life transition.
• Complicated / Prolonged Grief: Intense, long-lasting grief that disrupts daily functioning. It involves a prolonged sense of yearning or emotional pain that does not ease as time passes.
• Disenfranchised Grief: Arises when a loss is not socially recognized, openly acknowledged, or publicly mourned. Examples include the death of a pet, a miscarriage, or the loss of an ex-partner.
• Absent Grief: A lack of outward emotional signs of grief, often because a person is unconsciously suppressing or denying the reality of the loss.
• Cumulative Grief: Occurs when an individual experiences multiple, compounding losses in a short period, which can overwhelm their coping abilities.
• Traumatic Grief: Triggered by a loss that happens under sudden, horrific, or unpredictable circumstances, leaving the person trying to process both the loss and trauma simultaneously.
• Collective Grief: Shared sorrow experienced by a community or society, frequently following a natural disaster, pandemic, or the death of a public figure.

Lorri has been a counselor at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement center for over 25 years making her a “seasoned” counselor. She is experienced in working with children, teens, and adults and feels it is a privilege to walk alongside those who are grieving. Lorri strives to empower her clients to find meaning and pleasure in their lives after loss. Throughout her time at the Bereavement Center Lorri has been a guest speaker at churches, hospitals, and schools within the community. Lorri has presented many trainings offered at the bereavement center such as Bereavement Facilitator Training, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Volunteer Training, and Healing in the Classroom.

To Register for this program, please email Lisa at activitydirectorsrc@gmail.com

The Senior Resource Center presents

"Salsa for Life"

with Salsa Instructor, Maria Andrew

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 am

(note the time change)

At the Highlands Barn in Chester

This program is designed by salsa aficionado Maria Andrew, CDP. Salsa for Life is designed with seniors in mind, to be enjoyed by all who are able to dance or those who want to simply enjoy the music.

The goal of Maria’s class is to create mindfulness, to increase blood flow and energy, and to create a positive atmosphere. More importantly, Maria wants everyone to enjoy the time we share in class, to smile, laugh, dance and to encourage each other to enjoy Life!



Top Benefits of Salsa Dancing for Aging Adults

• Improves Balance and Prevents Falls
• Boosts Brain Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Relieves Joint Stiffness
• Alleviates Depression and Anxiety

The cost of this special Salsa Dance class is $10.00. You can pay by check, cash or credit card at the door. You can give the payment to Lisa when you’re at SRC or you can mail a check to:  SRC 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.

To register, please use the Sign-Up Genius button below. Please contact Lisa at 908-879-2202 if you have any questions or need help with signing up.

Refreshments will be served – come and join the fun!!

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THE CHESTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IS BACK!!

JOIN YOUR SRC FRIENDS

THURSDAY NIGHT

JULY 9 AT 7:00

MUNICIPAL FIELD GAZEBO

(WEATHER PERMITTING)

ENJOY THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES WITH THE PREFAB 4!! EVERYONE ALWAYS LOVES THIS GROUP!!

BRING A CHAIR AND SOME DINNER

LOOK FOR THE SRC SIGN

SO THAT WE CAN ALL SIT TOGETHER.

WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Have you been coming to and enjoying our monthly Coffee Hour and/or Wellness programs? We have been pleased to present speakers from AARP, Senior Living facilities, and various other educational/health-related professional organizations.

We are reaching out to explore an exciting opportunity for you to sponsor one of our "light lunches" for upcoming enrichment events and activities starting in July. We are seeking a donation of only $25.00 to sponsor a lunch, and in return, we will recognize your contribution at one of our programs and also in the weekly announcements. Your support would make a significant difference in helping us continue to provide these valuable programs to our community.

For further information, please contact Lisa at programdirector@srcnj.org, or feel free to reach out to her when you're here at SRC.

THANK YOU NOTES

• We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Omar, owner of Gabe's Bagels in Chester, for his generous donation of bagels. These will be enjoyed by our community during our upcoming enrichment programs. Thank you, Omar, for your continued support of the Senior Resource Center!
• We would like to extend a special thank you to John from the Church of the Messiah for his consistent support in assisting with our projector and sound system during our programs. We truly appreciate your time and dedication!
• We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Margaret for her hard work weeding the Messiah/SRC community garden. Her efforts have been instrumental in getting our project off the ground, and we truly appreciate her ongoing dedication and support.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MESSIAH/SRC COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB PLEASE EMAIL ME AT ACTIVITYDIRECTORSRC@GMAIL.COM

THANK YOU - LISA

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

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