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SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,
Hovione, a Portugal-based pharmaceutical company located on Lake Drive,
will more than double the local company size and number of employees,
adding an additional 30,600 square feet to the existing 24,000 square foot
facility and approximately 60 new jobs to the current workforce of approxi-
mately fifty. This investment is part of the company's strategy to increase
its global development and commercial capacity to meet the increasing demands of Hovione's
customers. The official ground breaking should occur in the first quarter of 2016 and the dou-
bling of capacity is expected to be fully operational in early 2017. Hovione represents for East
Windsor another high-tech, high growth pharmaceutical-related company in keeping with the
Township's Einstein's Alley designation and vision.
Medi-Mart Medical Supplies, tripling the size of their store to approximately 3,000
square feet, has relocated to the Town Center next to Party Fair, on Route 130 South. Medi-
Mart, a family healthcare and medical supply store with over 20 years’ experience, carries
everything from bathroom safety equipment, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, supports and
braces for every body part, blood pressure monitors, diabetic supplies, compression stockings,
wound care products, modular ramps, scooters, seat lift chairs and first aid supplies, just to name
some major medical categories.
New Police Officer Ivis Molina, who fills a police vacancy, graduated from the Mercer
County Police Academy in 2015, Hudson County School of Technology in 2002, and received a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from St. Peter's University in 2014.
Officer Molina is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, and served on active
duty from 2008 to 2012.
East Windsor "Operation Medicine Cabinet" on September 26 collected 109 Pounds of
unused and expired prescription medications. The program provides a secure and legal means to
dispose of these prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces
possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, polls open from 6 am to 8 pm.
Mayor Janice S. Mironov
The East Windsor Senior Center offers mem-
bers a broad range of services including:
• Nutrition program
• Transportation
• Trips and excursions
• Health and wellness screenings
• Educational presentations and seminars
• Fitness classes
• Special events, parties, and entertainment
• Holiday and cultural celebrations
• Resource library
• Socialization
• Recreation activities
• Monthly birthday party
• Bowling league
• Billiards and ping-pong
• Cards and games
• Needleworks Club
• Sheriff’s Office Photo Identification
• Intergenerational programs
• Links to community services
• Information and referrals for federal,
state, and county assistance programs
• SHIP (State Health Insurance Program)
Medicare counseling
• AARP Income Tax Preparation Program
• AARP Smart Driver Course
Karen Theer, Program Coordinator
East Windsor Township Senior Center
40 Lanning Boulevard
East Windsor, NJ 08520
(609) 371-7192 P
(609) 371-7315 F
Email: [email protected]
www.east-windsor.nj.us
Janice S. Mironov, Mayor
Marc Lippman, Deputy Mayor
Hector Duke, Council Member
Alan Rosenberg, Council Member
Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member
Peter V. Yeager, Council Member
John Zoller, Council Member
Monday, November 30
Yuletide at Winterthur
Wilmington, DE
Generations of holiday celebrations have cre-
ated beautiful Yuletide traditions. The
beauty and inspiration of these traditions
continue today at Winterthur, the 19th cen-
tury, 175-room boyhood home of horticultur-
ist Henry du Pont. Glimpse into Yuletides
past and soak in the holiday spirit as you ex-
plore the wintertime displays, breathtakingly
decorated trees, colorfully dressed rooms,
and exquisite faux food and place settings.
A guided tour will highlight the traditions
early Americans brought with them from
their European homelands, and the various
devices used to light up Christmas trees in
the days before electricity, as well as color
wheels and bubble lights from the mid-20th
century, all used to enrich the holiday experi-
ence.
Bundle up if you wish to also enjoy the short,
narrated, open-air tram ride through the out-
door winter.
Departure time: 8:00 am
Return time: 4:30 pm
Cost: $35 + lunch on your own in their
cafeteria. Deadline to register: November 2
TRIPS
Tuesday, November 10
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York, NY
The Guggenheim Museum is as famous for
its landmark building, Frank Lloyd
Wright’s masterpiece of modern architec-
ture, as it is for its impressive collection of
20th century fine art, which includes works
by Chagall, Degas, Picasso, and Van Gogh,
as well as the largest collection of Kandin-
sky in the U.S. The museum also owns
Peggy Guggenheim’s trove of cubist, surre-
alist, and abstract expressionist works,
along with the Panza di Biumo Collection
of American minimalist and conceptual art
from the 1960s and 1970s. You’ll have
ample time on your own to peruse the on-
going collections and special exhibitions
offered at this internationally renowned art
museum, one of the most significant archi-
tectural icons of the 20th century, which is
devoted to the ever-growing institution of
art of the 20th century and beyond.
Departure time: 8:00 am
Return time: 4:30 pm
Cost: $42 + lunch on your own in their
café. Includes admission and guided tour.
Deadline to register: November 2
Monday, November 23
Akshardham Arts and Cultural Center
Robbinsville, NJ
Spiritual tourism blooms in New Jersey with
the world’s largest Hindu temple. Designed
with Italian marble at an estimated cost of
$18 million, the temple is 134 feet long, and
87 feet wide, comprising 108 pillars, and
three “garbha gruhs” or inner sanctums.
The temple is ornately and intricately carved
from wall to wall and ceiling to floor.
Sculpted idols and figures celebrate the many
epics and legends of the Hindu scriptures.
The complex is a part of the Bochasanwasi
Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan
Sanstha, or BAPS for short, is a worldwide
Hindu socio-spiritual organization in Consul-
tative Status with Economic and Social
Council of the United Nations, and is dedi-
cated to spiritual growth, community service,
peace, and harmony.
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 12:30 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation
Deadline to register: November 16
TRIPS
Wednesday, November 18
Resorts Casino Hotel
1133 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
Resorts Casino Hotel is a luxury ocean-
view hotel and casino offering the best in
gaming, dining, and entertainment on the
Atlantic City boardwalk.
Travel back in time to the Roaring 20’s at
Resorts, which in 1978 became the first
casino hotel in Atlantic City. Adorned in
vibrant, art deco style, the casino features
more than 2,500 slot machines and ex-
hilarating table games in more than
100,000 square feet of casino space.
There is an array of dining options, such
as an all-you-can-eat buffet, Landshark
Bar & Grill, East Wind Express, Margari-
taville, Gallagher’s, Quick Bites Food
Court, and more.
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Package: $25.00 Slot Play
Deadline to register: November 13
Friday, November 13
Menlo Park Mall
Tis the season to shop. The holidays may
still be a month away, but consumers are
already gearing up for the year’s biggest
shopping season.
Menlo Park Mall is a 2-level super-regional
shopping mall located on Route 1 in Edi-
son, featuring Macy's, Nordstrom, Bar-
nes & Noble Booksellers, Benihana, The
Cheesecake Factory, Champps Bar & Res-
taurant, Seasons 52 Fresh Grill, Romano's
Macaroni Grill, IchiUmi Seafood & Sushi
Buffet, Rainforest Cafe, Chipotle, Smash-
burger, Panera Bread, and a variety of spe-
cialty foods in their Food Court.
The mall is clean and safe, and there's
plenty of stores!
Departure time: 9:30 am
Return time: 3:30 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + lunch
on your own.
Deadline to register: November 9
TRIPS
Broadway Musical
Wednesday, December 2
Allegiance
Longacre Theatre, New York
Inspired by the true-life experience of its
star, George Takei, Allegiance follows one
family’s extraordinary journey in this untold
American story. A mysterious envelope leads
Sam Kimura (Takei) back 60 years to a time
when he and his sister Kei strive to save their
family from the wrongful imprisonment of
Japanese Americans during World War II.
Sam enlists in the army to prove the Kimu-
ras’ loyalty, but Kei joins draft resisters
fighting for the rights of their people. Their
paths take them from the lush farmlands of
California to the wastelands of Wyoming to
the battlefields of Europe, and their divided
loyalties threaten to tear them apart forever.
But as long-lost memories are unlocked, Sam
finds that it is never too late to forgive and to
recognize the redemptive power of love.
Departure time: 10:00 am
Show time: 2:00 pm
Mezzanine Seating
Return time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $89 + lunch on your own.
Deadline to register: November 23
MEDICAL & SPEAKERS
Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, November 4
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Susan Malec, RN, and
Jamie Yates, RN, will take
your blood pressure and share
the results.
Prevalence
• Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, including
8.1 million who don’t know it.
• Another 86 million have prediabetes and are at risk
for developing Type 2 diabetes.
• Nearly 2 million new cases are diagnosed each
year.
• Recent estimates project that as many as one in
three American adults will have diabetes in 2050
unless we take steps to stop diabetes.
The Toll on Health
• People with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to be
hospitalized for a heart attack or stroke.
• Diabetes causes nearly 50% of all cases of kidney
failure.
• More than half of all amputations in adults occur in
people with diabetes.
• More than half a million American adults have ad-
vanced diabetic retinopathy, greatly increasing
their risk for severe vision loss.
• About 60-70 percent of people with diabetes have
mild to severe forms of nerve damage that could
result in pain in the feet or hands, slowed diges-
tion, sexual dysfunction, and other nerve problems.
YOU ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR DIABETES IF
You are overweight.
You are physically inactive.
A parent, brother, or sister has diabetes.
You are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native
American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.
You had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or had
gestational diabetes.
You have high blood pressure.
You have low HDL (good cholesterol).
You have high triglycerides.
Diabetes: What’s My Risk
Monday, November 16 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
Join us for an informative session and learn
how to lower your risks of prediabetes and
Type 2 diabetes, as well as how to reduce
diabetic complications.
The discussion will include topics such as:
your risk for diabetes
how to manage your blood sugar
a balanced diet
counting carbs when you use insulin
moving your muscles
Presented by
Susan Flaster, RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN
Podiatrist
Thursday, November 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dr. Horowitz will be here from East
Brunswick Foot and Ankle Center. If you
are experiencing any foot, Achilles, ankle,
arch, or ball problems or need your toe-
nails clipped and would like to see the
doctor, please make an appointment at the
front desk.
Please bring your insurance card.
MEDICAL & SPEAKERS Enjoyment: How to Get More
Out of Life!
Thurs., November 5 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
For many of us, the goal of life isn’t ulti-
mate wealth, a massive amount of stuff, or
the perfect car. It’s happiness, plain and
simple
Come and learn simple tips that will help
you bring a greater sense of joy into your
daily routine.
Presented by
Steven Guarino
Oaks Integrated Care
Body Fat Analysis
Tuesday, November 24
9:00 am - 11:00 am
When trying to build a better physique it is im-
portant to understand body composition and to
be able to track changes. Body composition is
the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass.
Too much fat can lead to health problems like
heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high choles-
terol, and many other serious conditions. By
keeping your body fat within a reasonable
level, you’ll be healthier, feel better, increase
your life expectancy, and reduce your risk of
certain conditions.
If you are just beginning to exercise or if exer-
cise has been part of your daily routine, this is
a good way to measure your progress with our
Futrex analyzer.
Presented by
Joan Mitchell, RN
Sustainability Heroes
Wednesday, November 18
10:30 am - 11:30 am
It’s hard to know where to begin to save
energy in your home, reduce, reuse, and
recycle. Sustainability Jersey will share
practical tips and stories about how to re-
duce energy from fossil fuels and waste to
landfills via the three Rs.
You will learn about:
Reducing Energy
Performing a Home Audit
Water Use
Reducing Waste
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
Shopping/Food/Paper or Plastic
Transportation
Yards/Composting
Sustainable and Community Investing
Presented by
Diane Landis
Executive Director
Sustainable Princeton
EVENTS Veterans Day Wednesday,
November 11
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
We will have a wreath ceremony conducted
by Pastor Lisa Day from First Presbyterian
Church of Hightstown (FPCH), followed by
a patriotic sing-along.
We welcome all military veterans to join us
on Veterans Day as we THANK YOU for
your service.
Refreshments will be served.
Seats are available for the 2-day AARP Smart
Driver Course at the Senior Center on Monday,
November 23, and Wednesday, November 25,
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. The nation’s
first and largest refresher course, designed specifi-
cally for older drivers, has been updated and re-
designed to incorporate older adult learning strate-
gies and is now easier to follow. There is no test
involved. Most auto insurance companies offer
premium discounts to individuals who complete
the course. It is necessary to attend the entire
class each day to receive a certificate of comple-
tion. The fee for the 2-day course is $15 for
AARP members and $20 for non-AARP mem-
bers. Registration is required. Cash or check pay-
able to AARP. No credit cards.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Thursday, November 12
The East Windsor Senior Center will host a
Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, No-
vember 12, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Seniors residents will enjoy a wholesome
nutritious lunch compliments of the Ameri-
cana Diner and Holiday Inn of East
Windsor.
We hope you can join us for this warm,
heartfelt afternoon complete with turkey
and all the trimmings.
Preregistration is required.
AARP Smart Driver Course
"For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
EVENTS Fred Miller
Lectures-in-Song
Friday, November 6
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pianist/singer/lecturer
Fred Miller has spent
the last several decades in many musical
fields, including grand opera, musical
comedy, classical piano, and chamber mu-
sic. Fred Miller considers music to be the
greatest, most profound human expression,
a unique pathway to the deepest reaches
and best parts of the human soul.
This one-hour musical and anecdotal
overview/program will profile Fred
Astaire.
The most ardent superlatives are insuffi-
cient to describe the talents of Fred
Astaire. Even in his lifetime, he was uni-
versally acknowledged not only as film’s
greatest dancer but also as one of its great-
est singing actors. Born in Omaha and ini-
tially partnered with his older sister Adele,
the young duo attained a glamorous star-
dom on both the London and New York
stages that continued thru Adele’s retire-
ment in 1931. Solo for the first time,
young Astaire starred once on Broadway,
then went on to carve his incomparable
niche in Hollywood history over the next
30+ years.
Laugh for the Health of It!
Monday, November 9
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
You will engage in playful laughter exer-
cises and discuss the amazing benefits that
laughter provides for your mind, body, and
spirit. You will also learn how to use
laughter as a strategic and powerful tool in
your personal life. You will be given the
simple practices of good-hearted living to
help prevent the hardening of your atti-
tudes, which will help you live a healthy,
happy, and peaceful life.
This is a fun, informative, and extremely
interactive session. Everyone will feel the
benefits immediately and leave with a
smile, feeling empowered, energized, and
eager to take their lives in a new and excit-
ing direction.
Don’t miss out on the fun, oh, and the
laughter!
Presented by
Sherri Waryasz
Other Happenings
Sophie Scott
Why we laugh
Tuesday, November 17
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Did you know that you’re 30 times more
likely to laugh if you’re with somebody
else than if you’re alone? Cognitive neuro-
scientist Sophie Scott shares this and other
surprising facts about laughter in this fast-
paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious
dash through the science of cracking up.
Drop in for a lively discussion! For the first
10 minutes we will watch the video, then
we will have the discussion. Facilitated by
Caryl Schienvar and Ellie Siegel.
Don’t forget to make your
vote count this Election
Day, Tuesday, November
3. The polls are open
from 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to the
family and friends of:
Florence Friedman
Bernice Resnick
Creating Artistic
Designs
Utilizing Basic Art
Skills
Thursdays, November
5, 12, and 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Class is free.
Instructor: Marge
Rosen
Get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment.
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 -
December 7.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Pro-
gram (SHIP) provides free help to Medicare
beneficiaries who need assistance with their
health insurance.
The Senior Center has an on-site SHIP coun-
selor available by appointment only on Tues-
day, November 10, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
to help members with Medicare cost, benefits,
and eligibility; prescription drug coverage and
pharmaceutical assistance; selecting supple-
mental policies; dealing with claims; savings
and extra-help programs; appeal filing; and
Medicare fraud.
SHIP counselors provide free, unbiased infor-
mation and assistance.
MEDICARE COUNSELOR
CONDOLENCES
Birthdays are one of the most
memorable events for us.
Please join us for our monthly birthday
celebration on Wed., November 4,
at 12:00 pm.
Discussion Group
Mercer County Surrogate
Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County
Surrogate, will be here on Tuesday,
November 24, from 9:30 am to 11:30
am. To make an appointment to see
her, call (609) 989-6336. She can
provide you with valuable informa-
tion on living wills, probate, trusts,
estates, guardianship, adoptions, and
much more. Feel free to visit the sur-
rogate website at www.nj.gov/
counties/mercer/officials/surrogate to
learn more about the services they
provide.
Surrogate
Seniors in Transition
November 3 - November 24
Tuesday Afternoons
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
This 4-week discussion group is for men
and women who are experiencing life-style
changes and are interested in sharing their
concerns with others in a comfortable and
confidential environment.
Topics include:
• Role of families and expectations of our
children
• Dealing with loss
• Managing life alone; changing marital
status
• Learning to ask for help
• Letting go; acceptance
• Caregiving and the role of the caregiver
• Concerns about children and
grandchildren
• Downsizing; housing options
The group is facilitated by Susan Flaster,
RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN, and Cindy
Kramer, Med, MSW.
Monthly Birthday Party
Emergency Preparedness Presentation
BOWLING
East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center
529 Route 130 North • East Windsor, NJ
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The monthly bowling league is held on the
third Thursday of every month. It’s never to
late to join! The cost is $5.00 a month.
Have you ever considered joining a bowling
league but didn’t actually do it? Here are
some reasons to reconsider and finally join:
the camaraderie, bowling is fun, it’s inex-
pensive, it’s not time consuming, and it’s an
excellent source of low-level exercise. The
league is for all types of bowlers. If you are
interested in learning how to join our
league, call (609) 448-2258.
The Senior Center will be
closed on Thursday, November
26, and Friday, November 27.
NEWS
Friday, November 20
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sometimes things just go wrong. Are you prepared? In-
crease your odds of success during unforeseen emergen-
cies with these tips on handling critical situations.
Join Lt. James Geary of the East Windsor Office of
Emergency Management Office for this informative ses-
sion explaining ways to stay safe during emergencies.
Refreshments will be served.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Adult Protective Services (609) 989-4346
Catholic Charities (609) 599-1246
Ears for Caregivers (866) 300-3277
East Windsor Township (609) 443-4000
Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare (609) 396-6788
Homecare Assistance Agency (908) 770-9077
Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (609) 393-9922
Jewish Family & Children’s Services (609) 987-8100
LIFE St. Francis (609) 599-5357
Meals on Wheels (609) 951-2120
Mercer County Board of Social Services (609) 989-4320
Mercer County Connection (609) 890-9800
Mercer County Consumer Affairs (609) 989-6671
Mercer County Legal Services for the Elderly (609) 695-6249
Mercer County Office on Aging (609) 989-6661
Mercer County Surrogate (609) 989-6336
Mercer County Veteran Services (609) 989-6120
NJ Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 792-8339
NJ EASE (877) 222-3737
NJ Foundation for Aging (609) 421-0206
PAAD, Lifeline & Senior Gold Hotline (800) 792-9745
Ride Provide (609) 452-5140
Route 130 Connection Bus (609) 989-6827
Secure at Home (609) 987-8121
Senior Dental Association (732) 821-9400
Skeet’s Food Pantry (609) 395-0897
TRADE Transportation (609) 530-1972
Tu Amigo Taxi (609) 448-3434
Visiting Angels of Central Mercer County (609) 883-8188
Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (609) 448-0103
Yellow Cab (609) 443-0003