“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

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, observed every June, is a global campaign dedicated to highlighting the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, sharing facts about the condition, and promoting proactive brain health. Millions of individuals worldwide are affected by Alzheimer's and similar forms of dementia. The month serves as a crucial time to educate the public on risk reduction, early detection, and support for the millions of family members and caregivers who navigate the disease.

THERE WILL BE NO "TAI CHI IN THE PARK" THIS THURSDAY, MAY 28TH. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES.

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 JUNE!!!

     Joyce C      Sue U   Betsy Mc       

Linda G      Cindy D         

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."

JOIN THE SRC WALKING GROUP FOR A SPECIAL FIELD TRIP ON

FRIDAY, MAY 29TH AT 11:00

COLONIAL PARK GARDENS

156 METTLARS ROAD

SOMERSET, NJ 08873

LET'S ALL MEET AT PARKING LOT A

Colonial Park Gardens is a collection of botanical display gardens located in the western portion of Colonial Park. This property has a rich human history, beginning with the first Lenni-lenape residents and later English and Dutch settlers who established farms. It includes an award-winning formal rose garden, a perennial garden, a sensory garden, and other horticultural collections including ornamental grasses and shrubs. These gardens are located within a nationally accredited arboretum. They are free to visit and provide year-round interest, boasting a wide diversity of plant genera, and an ever-changing palette of color, form, and texture. Gardens are for everyone. We aspire to connect people and plants in a healthy and beautiful outdoor space, to foster education, inspiration, and enjoyment.

• Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden and Fragrance and Sensory Garden. Let's hope that the roses are in bloom when we get there!!
• Perennial Garden and Arboretum
• Fragrance and Sensory Garden

Any questions please contact Lisa at 732-589-1478. Hope to see you there!

TOPIC: 50's and 60's Suburban Culture

and Classic TV;

The Values We Grew Up With

GIVEN BY: JEFF KAMPF

Just "Leave it to Beaver" to bring back wonderful memories! Despite the passing of decades, classic television can still entertain even today’s generation of viewers.

For most of us baby boomers, suburban life was much simpler, and classic television programs are now relics of the good old times, when "Father Knew Best"; and it’s only natural that we cannot help feeling nostalgic about them.

When times were indeed hard, there were TV dramas, sitcoms, game shows and variety shows that provided us momentary relief and distraction from life’s realities.

This lecture revisits those "Pleasantville" goodies, and the way we lived our lives. But was it real or fantasy? Isn't a horse a horse of course? Not "Mr. Ed"!

To register for this fun filled program please email Lisa at Happenings@srcnj.org

Refreshments will be served

Introduction to Chatting with A.I.:

Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. 

A light lunch will be provided. A small donation is always appreciated.

To register for this program please email Lisa at happenings@srcnj.org.

The Senior Resource Center's field trip to the Kay Environmental Center for Thursday, June 25th

is now fully registered.

If any additional spots open, I will let you know right away. Thank you for understanding, Lisa

Community News!

Keep up with all of the great events

in Chester and surrounding communities.

Watch future emails for events

Mount Olive will Celebrate 250 years of American history with a morning filled with hometown pride, patriotic spirit, and family fun. This free community event brings neighbors together to honor our past and celebrate our future. This is a free, family-friendly celebration honoring both community and country. Whether you come for the parade, the activities, or just to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. Join us for a memorable All-American morning filled with floats, bands, laughter, and red-white-and-blue pride. For more ionformation please click on the button below

Event Details

Sunday, June 14, 2026

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Municipal Field, Main St, Chester, NJ

Free Admission! Fun for the whole family!

Live Music All Day

Main Stage Headliner at 5:30 PM — New Power Soul, one of the tri-state area's most sought-after live bands. High-energy, great music — a show you don't want to miss!

A Day of Family Fun & Community Celebration

• Historical Reenactments
• Kids' Inflatables
• Arts & Crafts
• Food Trucks
• Giveaways & More!

250 Years of History. One Amazing Community.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP'S 250TH CELEBRATION

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 health-related professional organizations.

We are reaching out to explore an exciting opportunity for you to sponsor one of our "light lunches" for our 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.

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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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