“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

FROM THE SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY WE WISH YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

SRC WILL BE CLOSED ON

WED., NOV. 27th and THUR., NOV. 28TH

AND

WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2ND.

THE SRC WALKING GROUP IS TAKING

THIS FRIDAY OFF IN

OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING

Dates and times are subject to change so please watch your emails for updates. Printed copies of the calendar are available at SRC when you come for classes.

Happy Birthday to All Who Celebrate

during the Month of DECEMBER!!!

Robert Mc.    Barbara H.   Janet G.          

Carol H.  Pat S.           Darlene Y.   

Jeanne N.  Joanna H. Bernadette C.

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.

DECEMBER IS

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) AWARENESS MONTH

Each year, millions of Americans are affected by this condition, which brings on significant mood changes in response to the changing of seasons. Typically SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. The symptoms usually lift during the spring and summer months.

SAD is a type of depression, so the symptoms look similar to depression symptoms, and can include:

• Sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in formerly enjoyable activities
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Overeating (or conversely, lack of appetite)
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions
• Social withdrawal
• Thoughts of death or suicide

If these describe you or a loved one this time of year, you are not alone. Talk to a mental health specialist or health care provider and find out what therapies or treatments may be available to you.

Senior Resource Center

Festival of Trees

at the Barn at Highlands Ridge Park

December 7 - 14, 2024

Founded in 2003 and held at the rustically stunning Barn at Highlands Ridge Park in Chester, NJ, the Festival of Trees is a community celebration featuring a spectacular display of holiday trees in a winter wonderland setting. Trees are available for purchase through silent auction. 100% of the proceeds support the Senior Resource Center, which offers programming that facilitates a healthy, joyful lifestyle for 55+ in the greater Chester area.

HOURS

Saturdays 10AM - 5PM

Sunday -Thursday 12PM - 6PM

Friday 12PM - 8PM

Decorate the Family TBD

Silent Auction Closes Sat., Dec.14, 3PM

COST: $10 General Admission, $5 Seniors/Students

The Senior Resource Center is selling 50/50

Cash Raffle Tickets

Win 25%, 15% 10% of Total Money Collected

(3 prizes offered)

Donation of $5.00 per ticket or $20.00 for 5 tickets

Drawing to be held on December 14, 2024

at the Festival of Trees



See Claire or Dolores at SRC classes

for more information or call Lisa in the SRC office at 908-879-2202

The Festival of Trees Committee has been working very hard and has prepared a solid foundation for the event. If you have attended the festival you will remember that we had a goodies table for the guests. We had cookies and drinks. Are you able to bake or purchase a dozen cookies and deliver them to the Barn on one of the days of the Festival, December 7th to 14th between 12 Noon and 4:00 P.M?. If so please let us know - thank you in advance for your time and generosity.

The Biden administration has brought back free at-home COVID-19 tests by mail. Each household will be able to order up to four rapid tests through COVIDtests.gov. The tests, which will detect newer COVID-19 variants, will be good for use until the end of the year.

The mailed tests are returning after the Food and Drug Administration this week approved two updated COVID-19 vaccines to provide protection against current strains of the virus. Those vaccines, from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are expected to be rolled out within days for anyone age 6 months and older.

CHESTER’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 5pm

Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ

Let the holiday festivities begin! It’s almost time for Chester’s Annual Tree Lighting at Municipal Field Gazebo! Join Chester Recreation & the Municipality of the Borough of Chester on the first Sunday of December for live music by the West Morris Mendham High School Choir & Band, free refreshments donated by local businesses, special appearances by Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ, Chester Police Department, Chester First Aid Squad, & the one and only Santa Claus!!! All are welcome!

So many SRC members have life cycle events that they would like to share with their SRC friends. The newly formed Sunshine Club is intended to be a source of cheer and happiness among our SRC family.

• If you have a special birthday (75, 80, 85, 90) coming up, please let us know - we would all like to celebrate it with you.
• If you have a new grandchild or great-grandchild that was just born please let us know!
• If any of your grandchildren are graduating from high school or college - let us know what their future plans are.

Congratulations to Arlene & Dave K. on the birth of their granddaughter, Harper Sloane.

You can let Dee Yurkovic or Lisa Sibelman, the Program Director know during exercise classes. This will be ongoing so please send us your good news anytime! Email us at SunshineatSRC@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon,

Dee & Lisa

Would you like to make an

end of the year donation to SRC? 

All you have to do is click on the "Donation Box" and follow the directions. There are 2 options for you to choose from: General Donation or Festival of Trees. All donations are very much appreciated and are tax deductible.

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

Do you have any suggestions for new programs? We would love to hear from you! Click onto the Suggestion Box and email us your thoughts.