“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
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY 14, 2025
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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. | |
JANUARY IS NATIONAL EYE CARE MONTH | |
National Eye Care Month is celebrated every year in January for one reason: caring for our eyes. Our entire body is one remarkable macro-organism that is still not fully understood by doctors and scientists. Every organ has a unique function, and although it is hard to determine which organ is the most important one can easily say that eyes serve a very important purpose i.e., to see! So to cherish our eyes, one must care for them, and voilà, the National Eye Care Month is there to serve this need. | |
SRC WALKING CLUB -
Where are we going on Friday?
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Join the walking club
as we walk at
HORSESHOE LAKE PARK
AND/OR
WEST MORRIS GREENWAY
IN SUCCASUNNA
(weather permitting)
IT'S YOUR CHOICE!
FRIDAY, January 17th at 11:00 AM
(Dogs on a leash are welcome)
Click Here for Directions to the Parking Area
HORSESHOE LAKE PARK
72 Eyland Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
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
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JANUARY COFFEE HOUR PROGRAM | |
January 2025
Coffee Hour Program at the
Senior Resource Center
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:45
"Caregiving - A Place for Mom"
with Suzanne de Rothschild Levy,
Healthcare Account Executive
Suzanne Levy is a Geriatric certified EOL (End of Life) Doula and Hospice Nurse. She is the local Healthcare Account Executive at A Place For Mom. Suzanne is a Mindful Meditation Teacher and Chaplain. She has recently been certified as a first responder in Psychiatric Emergencies.
"My heart is filled with love and respect for our Seniors. My advice and care is free- if I can help one Senior transition to a safe part two of their life, it is my sincere pleasure. I look forward to meeting you all" - Suzanne
A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families searching for senior care with a team of experienced local advisors providing insight-driven, personalized solutions. As the nation’s leading senior advisory service, A Place for Mom has a mission to enable caregivers to make the best senior living decisions. With hundreds of senior living experts nationwide, A Place for Mom helps hundreds of thousands of families every year navigate the complexities of finding the right senior living solution for their loved ones across home care, independent living, memory care, assisted living, and more. A Place for Mom’s service is provided at no cost to families because it is paid for by the senior living communities and home care providers in its network. For more information, please visit Aplaceformom.com
Please email Lisa at happenings@srcnj.org to register for this program. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served
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NEW JERSEY REAL ID
DRIVER'S LICENSE COMING MAY 7, 2025
KEEP CHECKING - MORE APPOINTMENTS JUST OPENED UP!
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You are not required to get a REAL ID; however, starting May 7, 2025, if you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other form of ID) to fly within the U.S., you probably want a REAL ID. Otherwise you will need to use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.
A REAL ID license in New Jersey looks like a standard driver's license or ID, but with a YELLOW star in the upper right corner. A standard driver's license or ID will have the words "NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES" printed on it instead of a star.
You must go to a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Office to get your REAL ID. I've included the website for you so that you can schedule your appointment at the office of your choice - you will see a list of locations for you to choose from. My appointment is scheduled for January 27, 2025 and I signed up for it in early December of 2024. I just looked at the Randolph, Newton & Washington, NJ locations and they are still not offering any appointments at this point. It looks like you might be able to get an appointment with the Mobile Unit in Old Bridge, Edison, North Brunswick or Manville but you should keep checking at the Motor Vehicle offices as well.
If you need help navigating these websites please let me know and I'll be happy to help you.
Thank you,
Lisa Sibelman
Call the SRC office at 908-879-2202 or email me at activitydirectorsrc@gmail.com
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SPECIAL UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT SRC | |
SRC STRING JAMMERS
TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2025
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Come join our informal jam group at the SRC on Tuesday, JANUARY 21st from 11:00- 1:00 (or later if you want to stay). All skill levels are welcome and we’ll provide a supportive atmosphere.
Whether you need to dust off an old instrument or have been playing steadily for years – we invite you to join us.
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Join us for Dr. Andy's
Next Quilting Workshop
Wednesday,
JANUARY 22, 2025 @ 12:30
Quilting is great for your brain, it reduces stress and lowers your blood pressure; all while making new friends and gorgeous quilts for your home, your friends, and your family. It’s a wonderful hobby for seniors and we are excited to take advantage of having an expert right here in our community to lead us. Join us! ALL are welcome!
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WE STILL HAVE SOME TIME SLOTS OPEN!
NEW TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
WITH MENDHAM H.S. STUDENTS
Friday, January 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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Bring your cellphones, tablets and/or laptops, etc., write down any issues you may be encountering and students from Mendham High School will be here to help you. Time slots will be 30 minutes each. This is also a great way to learn something new from these students too.
To sign up for this amazing opportunity please click on the red button below and it will direct you to Sign Up Genius where you can choose the time slot that works best for you. If you have any issues signing up please let me know by email or phonecall and I'll be happy to assist. Lisa 908-879-2202 or programdirector@srcnj.org
Reminder: Your donation helps us in so many ways! Suggested donation is $3.00 but please give what you can. Light refreshments will be served.
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Community News!
Keep up with all of the great events
in Chester and surrounding communities.
Watch future emails for events
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JANUARY 2025
Adult Program Highlights
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NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH | |
A long-time Church of the Messiah parishioner is donating her vast and varied book collection to Messiah as a result of down-sizing her residence. An avid reader and former Chester library employee, (shelved alphabetically by author) her collection spans mysteries, novels, history non-fiction, historical fiction, cookbooks, spirituality and religious books, biographies, art books etc. Most are hardbound but there are some paperbacks. There are several books still in their original book slipcases and shrink-wrapped. Because the collection is so vast, selections will be displayed in the parish hall as we slowly transfer them from her residence to Messiah. We ask for a nominal donation, on the honor system, of $0.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardback, unless otherwise marked. These funds will benefit the Church of the Messiah, not the Thrift shop.
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MLK Community Morning of Service
Sponsored by the
Long Valley Clergy Association
When: Mon, Jan. 20th from 10am-Noon
Where: Long Valley Presbyterian Church
39 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Supporting Faith Kitchen, Dover
“Providing nutritious meals for the hungry in our community."
Donations needed for Snack Packs (to be assembled together on 1/20)
- Chewy granola bars (no nuts)
- Oranges
- Kleenex packs
- Candy bars (no nuts)
- Beef jerky
- Raisins
- Snack food (non-perishable/no nuts)
- Crackers
Supporting D.A.S.A.C.C.
(Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis
Center of Warren County)
“Helping to Serve and Advocate for those impacted by interpersonal violence, to be proactive regarding its prevention, and to create positive change.”
Travel Size Donations Needed for Hygiene Kits (to be assembled together on 1/20)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Razor
- Wash Cloth
- Q-tips
- Mouth wash (non-alcohol)
Donations collected at participating congregations through January19th : Church of the Messiah, Episcopal; Highlands Presbyterian; Long Valley Presbyterian; Our Lady of the Mountain; St. Luke Parish; St. Mark the Evangelist; Valley View Chapel; Zion Lutheran Church
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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.
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
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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. 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!
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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.
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