“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.

IT'S CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME!!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the cherry blossoms will still be in bloom for our walk! The Arboretum is such a beautiful place, and the cherry blossoms add so much



JOIN THE SRC WALKING GROUP AT

FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

FRIDAY, APRIL 17th at 11:00 AM

(weather permitting)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, NJ, offers stunning cherry blossoms, typically reaching peak, along with other vibrant spring blooms, in April. Ranked among NJ's top spots, it features beautiful pink and white blooms, especially within the "Cherry Valley" area, making it a peaceful, highly-rated destination for, photography and nature walks.

Click Here for Directions to the Parking Area

FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

353 E Hanover Ave

Morristown, NJ 07960



Please register by using the orange button below for SignUp Genius. Any questions please contact Lisa at 732-589-1478

LIGHT LUNCH & LEARN

AT THE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC LIBRARY

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

@ 12:00 NOON

Enjoy a fun afternoon with Marisa from

Peace Aging Care in Flanders.

Marisa will be presenting her SPICE (SPECIALTY PROGRAM for INNOVATIVE & CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT)Activity Program at the library, featuring “Friendly Feud,” an interactive game inspired by the well-known television show. Participants will respond to questions on topics including Holidays & Seasons, Games & Hobbies, Nostalgia & Classic Television, and Health & Wellness. Teams will be set up and everyone will have a lot of fun trying to answer questions – it’s good for the brain!!

Marisa is our SPICE Team Manager. Marisa has been with the PeACE team since 2019 and had a pivotal role in developing our wildly popular SPICE Activity Program. She is a graduate of Kean University where she earned a BA in Recreation Therapy. Marisa is a skilled therapist with an enthusiastic and upbeat personality, the combination of which enables her to connect positively with all clients, regardless of their limitations.  

To register for the Washington Township Library Light Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 28 please visit their website at wtpl.org or contact Lisa in the SRC office at programdirector@srcnj.org.

Founded Peace Aging Care (PeACE) in 2006 specifically to aid seniors and their families in successfully navigating crisis situations, planning for future care needs, and getting more out of life every day. With a team of warm and compassionate care managers, we provide expert guidance through the confusing and often overwhelming world of senior care. We meet with individuals in their homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.  

Chester Library Lunch & Learn

Monday, May 4, 2026

With Sue Underwood

Topic: “Landscaping with Native Plants

to Attract Wildlife”

We’ve all heard about the shocking decline in the numbers of species of birds, insects, amphibians, mammals and fish due to habitat destruction and climate change. What can each of us do on a local scale to help reverse the effect on our native wildlife. Why is it important to help our wildlife who are experiencing such distress? 

Sue Underwood has been a “backyard birder” since she was 9 years old and her love of nature grew into a love of plants and gardening. She was a former Master Gardener in Morris County’s first ever class, and became interested in native plants five years ago after reading many accounts of the effects habitat loss was incurring and the decline for wildlife it caused. 

Sue is passionate about native plants and the easy way to help improve her property by removing non-native plants and adding native species to increase a more beneficial habitat for the local wildlife. She will share what species you can use, where to acquire native plants from, and ideas so you can do your part in providing the sought after habitat our wildlife needs to rebound. 

To Register for this Lunch & Learn program please go to the Chester Library website chesterlib.org on Monday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at 908-879-2202.

Community News!

Keep up with all of the great events

in Chester and surrounding communities.

Watch future emails for events

From the Chester

Township Police Department:

"We will be participating in the DEA's "National Take Back Initiative #30" on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10AM-2PM. Please be advised that we cannot accept medications before or after this date & time. The bin will be located in the lobby of Police Headquarters, 1 Parker Road, Chester, NJ.

As per the DEA, we cannot accept IV solutions, injectables, epi-pens, or batteries. Vape pens can be collected, but ONLY AFTER the batteries are removed! Further, officers and other Township personnel cannot assist with the placement of items into the bin."

Our store is well organized and items are beautifully displayed. New items are added to the store on a weekly basis. All clothes are organized and sized for your convenience and we offer two dressing rooms. Our staff is friendly and helpful and love to see repeat customers.  



Thursday 1-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

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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