58 Meyersville Rd. Chatham, NJ 07928 chathamseniorcenter.org 973.635.4565 Mon—Fri 9:15am to 3pm info@chathamseniorcenter.org Non-Chatham residents welcome

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesdays, Sept. 11—Oct. 16, 1—2:30pm Line Dancing Sampler Try some old favorites and some new rhythms. No experience needed— wear shoes that won’t stick to the floor and will stay on your feet. Fun & laughs guaranteed. Instructor Sylvia Kaplan returns for 6 consecutive weekly classes. Limited class size. $5/class. Must sign up.

Mon., Sept. 23, 12:30pm Medicare 101 This program covers an overview of Medicare. It will present the 5 Parts of Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D and E. It will also present the different ways in which to get your Medicare health insurance and what your rights are as a Medicare beneficiary. Presented by Mark Schunzel, Humana. Please sign up.

Fridays, Sept. 27—Nov. 1, 12:30—1:45 Connections (Autumn Support Group) Some members of our community may be struggling with feelings of lonely ness, increased stress about health concerns, or sadness over loss. If you would like to explore these feelings and receive support, compassion and connection from other members of our community, please sign up for our 6-week Support Group. This group will require at least 4 members to run and will be facilitated by Claire Solu-Burd, MSW, LSW.

Welcome back, everybody! I hope you had an amazing summer. For the past several months we have been very busy with projects that will enhance the delivery of ser-vices at the Center. I am pleased to announce that the “My Senior Cen-ter” database system is up and run-ning. This program will let us accu-rately track attendance and manage program usage. The information you provide and the statistics gener-ated by the system will help us se-cure additional funding to maintain current programs and expand future offerings. The system is easy to use. The first step is to fill out and sign our registration form, making sure that your handwriting is legible, (I am one to talk). Once you have signed the form, staff will enter your info into the system and give you a card that will attach to your key ring. Then you’re good to go! The kiosk is set up in the hallway right in front of our offic-es. Each time you come to the Cen-ter, scan your card and your name will pop up with the activities of the day. You simply touch the activities that you’re planning to do for that day and press the “done” box. We recognize that change can often be a little challenging and we will be available to help you every step of the way. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! In addition to the database, we are excited to introduce our newly-designed, user- friendly website dur-ing the month of September. Our colorful new website highlights the range of amazing activities, pro-grams and services that the Center provides in a format that is easy to read and navigate. Check out www.chathamseniorcenter.org!

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Fri., Sept. 20, 12:30pm Zoo Conservation and Stewardship presented by Turtle Back Zoo (TBZ). Caring for our animal ambassadors goes deeper than just feeding and cleaning! Presenters will engage in a discussion about the history of zoos and TBZ, the evolution of TBZ’s conservation, education and research mission, and what they do to protect and serve wildlife locally and globally. Live animals. Limited spaces. Must sign up. This event is free of charge courtesy of Right at Home, Chatham.

Wed., Sept. 25, 9—11:30am Fall Prevention Workshop A fall can impact the rest of your life. Come learn how you can modify your lifestyle and home environment to reduce your risk of falling. This event will include an overview of fall–related topics, screenings, exercise demo, and more. Sign-up required. Please bring a list of medications/dosages for review. Breakfast offered at 9 am for workshop attendees. Senior bus available for Chatham residents. Participating services are listed on page 5 under Healthy Living.

Fri. Oct. 4, 12pm BBQ Hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! Limited seating—must sign up.

This event is offered free of charge courtesy of TD Bank.

COMMUNITY/FUNDRAISING

Board of Trustees Jim Connelly President Marianne Slamm Vice President Gordon Granger Treasurer Ginger Nadel Secretary John Crouthamel Sheila Goggins Anne Greener Mark Grilli Nancy Kmiecik Jay Maltby Joyce Martinsen Ruth Mirrer Barbara Montague Pam Rudy Axlyn Sommer Jim Urbelis Community Ambassadors Terry Berry Anita Glynn Vince Volpicelli Doc Whipple Staff Julie Reich Executive Director Kristin Jones Program Director Lisa O’Hara Marketing Manager Carol Eisenhardt Program and Administrative Coordinator Lisa Heap Accounting Micki Chaput, RN Director Emeritus Rodger K. Herrigel, Esq. Legal Counsel Vicki Fife Liaison, Chatham Borough Council Karen Swartz Liaison, Chatham Twp. Committee

Mission: The Senior Center of the Chathams is a nonprofit agency which encourages the independence and well-being of seniors and their families in the greater Chatham area by connecting them with each other and the com-munity at large.

Big Thank-Yous also to Farrell Phillip and Hailey Coates, high school student volunteers, who donated their time

and talents to the Senior Center by providing tech support and craft programs, and organizing our library.

Come check out our booth at the Chatham Farmer’s Market—Sat., Sept 7 from 8am to 1 pm. Volunteers needed to help and

to represent the Center. Sign-up sheet is in the Center’s hallway.

Thank you!

A huge shout out to our amazing sum-mer technology intern, Paul John, who worked on developing our new web-site. Paul is an incoming freshman at Rutgers University and is majoring in Computer Science. In his spare time, Paul is busy developing a computer app that will help reduce response times to instances of gun violence. We are grateful to Paul for all of his hard work and wish him well at Rutgers!

Save the Date—Monday, Oct. 21, 10-11:30 am. Come join us for a morning at Fosterfields Farm. Specially-trained museum educators will speak about the history of the farm, lead us in a craft activity and introduce us to some farm animals. This event is perfect for folks with memory loss and their caregivers. Space is limited. Call the Center office for more information and to register.

COMMUNITY PAPER SHRED Saturday, October 19, 9am—noon (or when truck is full)

Chatham Middle School 480 Main St., Chatham

Rain or Shine. Proceeds benefit the programs and activities of the

Senior Center

Sponsored by Chatham Disposal

SEPTEMBER MOVIES — let’s go back to school…

SPOTLIGHT

Many thanks to Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, LLC for sponsoring

our summer entertainment package! Thursdays in September at 12:30pm 9/5… “Freedom Writers” 2007 drama—Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey. While her at-risk students are reading clas sics such as "The Diary of Anne Frank," a young teacher asks them to keep journals about their troubled lives -- hoping they can apply history's lessons to break the cycle of violence and despair. 124 min. “PG –13” 9/12…“Mr. Holland’s Opus” 1995 emotional drama—Richard Dreyfuss, Olympia Dukakis. In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic opus. As the decades roll by with the composition unwritten but genera tions of students inspired through his teaching, Holland must redefine his life's purpose. 143 min. “PG” 9/19…“Dead Poets Society” 1989 drama—Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke. Oscar nominee Robin Williams stars as John Keating, an unconventional teacher who inspires students through poetry. When the school fires him, his dev- astated students rally behind him, mindful of the ways he has changed their lives. 129 min. “PG” 9/26…“Educating Rita” 1983 romantic comedy—Michael Caine, Julie Walters. This warm and witty take on the Pygmalion story as Rita, a piquant hairdresser who's determined to better herself, takes a class at the local university. There she meets Dr. Frank Bryant, a boozy professor, who reluctantly becomes her tutor. 111min. “PG”

Friday Foreign Movie at 12:30pm 9/27…“Monsieur Lazhar” 2012 French Canadian drama. When an Algerian immigrant seeking asylum in Montreal takes a job replacing an elementary school teacher who has died suddenly, he finds that his own secret, tragic background enables him to help the children deal with their loss. 94 min. “PG—13”

All films shown with either subtitles or closed captions.

Meet Axlyn Sommer, one of the Center’s wonderful trustees. She’s been on our board for more than 9 years and has co-chaired two of our very popular and successful Garden Tour fundraisers. She was invited to become a trustee by her neighbor and fellow board member, Nancy Wellbrock-Kmiecik. Axlyn owns and operates T.M. Ward Coffee, a family-owned and run business since 1869 with locations in down-town Chatham, Newark, and Norwalk, CT. Three of her four children are involved in the business: one of her sons even works on the website and social media strategy from Sweden. What compelled Axlyn to join the board is that she believes very strongly in giving back to the community. For her, the Center “was a natural.” She has been inspired by its impact on the older adults she’s observed who have come here for years, seeing some who were tentative at first become em-powered and more confident over time. She attributes that to the Center “achieving the connection that we want for people,” and adds, “we want to do more of that” for older adults going forward. She enjoys being part of the board be-cause of the vibrant and diverse group of people who work very well together. She also appreciates that the board mem-bers are actively engaged in trying to do everything possible to make the Center even better and that the members are always offering up new ideas to help shape the Center’s future.

Fun Fact: Axlyn generously donates the raved-about coffee we serve here at the Center!

PROGRAMS

READING GROUPS

FICTION: meets Tuesdays at 12pm Sept. 17—GATEWAY to the MOON by Mary Morris NONFICTION: meets Fridays at 11am Sept 20—BLACK OPS ADVERTISING by Mara Einstein

New members always welcome to both groups!

Acrylic Painting with Annette Lissy Sept. 16 at 10:30 am Step-by-step instruction and all materials provid-ed. Cost is $17.50. Limited class size. Sign-up required.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Moderator: Phyllis Flemming, former Executive Director of Victorian Garden Adult Day Center and experienced dementia support group leader.

Mon., Sept. 9, 10:30am

Watercolor Workshop—Thursdays at 10am Six-class session runs 9/12—10/17 Local art instructor and accomplished artist, Ed Schuh, teaches the principles of composition and perspective with the addition of watercolor. All levels of ability welcome. Fee:$50 for 6 classes ($60 for age 60 and under)

Life is a series of transitions and as we age, the rate of changes can accelerate. We may experi-ence declining health, loss of a loved one, and

downsizing to name a few. Senior Center social workers are available to help navigate through

changes and connect you to resources and referrals in the community.

HEALTHY LIVING

Blood Pressure Screenings September 19th, 11am—12:30pm Provided by Ascend Healthcare, Rahway, NJ Walk- ins welcome!

PROGRAMS

DVD Series Mondays, 10:30am—12pm Warriors, Queens, And Intellectuals This Great Courses series is a course of premodern history told with a twist: It describes major events and ideas through the experience of women who lived through these times. Although you may be familiar with some of this history, you will see it in a new way through the lens of women’s lives and writings. Each session consists of three 30-min. lectures. Close-captioned. 9/9— Julia Disobeys Emperor Augustus; Herodias Has John the Baptist Beheaded; The Trung Sisters of Vietnam Fight the Han 9/16— Boudicca attacks the Romans; Poppaea Helps Nero Persecute Christians; Plotina Advises Emperor Trajan 9/23— Perpetua is Martyred in the Arena; Julia Maesa Controls an Unusual Emperor; Zeno- bia Battles the Roman Legions 9/30—Helena Brings Christianity Down to Earth; Galla Placidia Supports the Visigoths; Hypatia Dies for Intellectual Freedom

FITNESS Exercise Classes Tone & Flex—M, W & F at 9am Qi Gong-Tai Chi—Tues. & Thurs. at 11am

Social Dance Class—Mon. at 1—2:30pm

Eight-class session runs 9/9—11/4. Dance: Rumba! Our instructors work with all levels of fitness. Contact staff for further details and payment information. There will be no refund for classes not attended. Credit toward a future session will be considered for serious medical issues. Pickle Ball—Tu & Th at 9:30am—2:30pm (9:30—10:30am advanced players only) $20/quarter (July—Sept.) Contact office if interested in a beginner’s clinic.

Men’s Basketball— M, W & F at 10am $20/quarter (July—Sept.)

Chair Zumba— Tues. Sept. 10 & 24, at 9:45—10:45am It’s fun, easy to follow and gets you movin’ and groovin’ to the music! Instructor: Monica Panetta, Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. Please sign up. Free!

GAMES New players always welcome!! Please call office to participate. Rummikub—Mon. at 12:30pm Canasta—Tues. at 9:30am Pinochle—Tues. at 9:30am Play of the Hand —Tues. at 10am $6 Mah Jongg—Wed. at 9:30am

Nutrition Series Tues., Sept 10, 12:30pm Topic: Veggie Noodles– Present-ers Tory Stoker, In-store Dietician with ShopRite of Chatham, and Jes-sica Mulcahy, Health Educator from Atlantic Health, will demonstrate how to make noodles from a variety of vegetables. Try a taste of this healthy and delicious alternative to rice and pasta! Please sign up.

Each month we offer programs on healthy living for older adults. If you have a health-related topic that you would like to learn more about, please contact the Senior Center staff.

Scrabble—Wed. at 10am Bridge (Experienced)—Alternate Thurs. at 10am $6 Bridge (Duplicate Lite)--Alternate Thurs. at 10am $6 Poker (chips only)—Fri. at 12:30pm

Fall Prevention Workshop Weds., Sept 25, 9—11:30am Workshop Participants: Julie Reich—Executive Director, Senior Center of the Chathams Dr. Miriam Hillman—Physical Therapist, Professional Physical Therapy and Training RWJ/Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacy Department Dr. Sharmila Jani—Podiatrist, Chatham Podiatry Center Karen Gregg— Physical Therapist, Back Home Safely Donna Sue Dowton—Certified Fitness Instructor/Trainer

Reiki Experience Thurs., Sept. 19, 11am—12:30pm Rieki Master Joann Smith will offer participants an experience in the seated Japanese technique of stress reduction and relaxation. Sign up required for 10 –15 minute appointments. Free!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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4 9am Tone & Flex

Payment due 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am Men’s Basketball 1pm Nifty Knitters

5 9:30 Pickle Ball 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “Freedom Writers”

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

6 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 12:30 Poker

BUS

9:15am—1:45pm

9 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 10:30 Caregivers Support Group 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

Payment due

10 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support services 9:45 Chair Zumba 10:30 Support services 11am QiGong-TaiChi

Payment due 11:30 Support services 12:30 Nutrition Series 1pm Reflections

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

11 9am Tone & Flex 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am Men’s Basketball 1pm Nifty Knitters 1pm Line Dancing

12 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Watercolor 11am QiGong-TaiChi 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “Mr. Holland’s Opus”

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

13 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 12:30 Poker

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

16 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 10:30 Acrylic Painting 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

17 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support services 10:30 Support services 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11:30 Support services 12pm Book Club 1pm Reflections

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

18 9am Tone & Flex 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am Men’s Basketball 1pm Nifty Knitters 1pm Line Dancing

19 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Watercolor 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11am BP screening 11am Reiki Experience 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “Dead Poets Society”

BUS

9:15am—1:45pm

20 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 11am NF Book Group 12:30 TurtleBack Zoo

BUS

9:15am—1:45pm

23 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 12:30 Medicare 101 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

24 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support services 9:45 Chair Zumba 10am Play of Hand $6 10:30 Support services 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11:30 Support services 1pm Reflections

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

25 9am Tone & Flex 9am Workshop Breakfast 9:30 Fall Prevention Workshop 10am Men’s Basketball 1pm Nifty Knitters 1 pm Line Dancing

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

26 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Exp. Players $6 10am Watercolor 11am QiGong-TaiChi 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “Educating Rita”

BUS 9:15am—1:45pm

27 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 12:30 Connections 12:30 Foreign Film “Monsieur Lazhar” 12:30 Poker

BUS

9:15am—1:45pm

30 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

Rosh Hashanah

The Senior bus is available to Chatham residents age 60+ and/or disabled, who are able to board and exit the bus unassisted. The driver is not permitted to assist with boarding or packages. Cost: $1 per ride ($2 round trip). Fare must be paid at time of ride. Service is on a first come/first served basis. Drop off and pick up times are estimates and riders may experience wait times to accommodate other riders. To make reservations, please call the Center no later than 2pm the day before. Please call MAPS (973.829.8103 or 1.888.282.6277) for medical transport. The Senior bus will no longer provide transportation for medical appts. and other on-demand services. Hours of operation will be 9:15am to 1:45pm on Tu, Th & F unless otherwise noted on the calendar. We will contin-ue to provide bus service to and from the Senior Center and the Morris County Nutrition sites in Chatham and Madison, as well as to/from the Madison Y once daily on the days of regular operation. Weekly trips to ShopRite and once monthly trips to malls will be available on a fixed-schedule basis.

MAPS—973.829.8103 or 1.888.282.6277. Email - maps@co.morris.nj.us—will transport Chatham seniors and disa-bled people to medical appointments in Union County on Mon. & Wed. (such as Berkeley Heights and Summit) and in Morris County 5 days a week. MAPS needs as much advance notice as possible—at least one to two weeks, and asks that you make appointments for late morning since the bus only runs from 9am to 2pm. Please try MAPS first for all your medical appointments.

~~~~~~~~~~~ Tri-town 55 Plus—Tri-town will underwrite $5.00 for each ride up to 4 rides a month (2 roundtrip rides) via GoGoGrandparent. Additional costs per trip will be paid for by the rider. New riders welcome. To register, sign up online at tritown55plus.org or call 1.855.464.6872.

~~~~~~~~~~~ Morris County Bus Service—Visit NJ Transit at njtransit.com or call 973.275.5555 for info about routes and schedules or to use the trip planner. Bus scheduling info is available at the Senior Center.

~~~~~~~~~~~ S.H.I.P. Counselor—If you need assistance with Medicare Part D, Medigap and other Medicare issues, contact the Senior Center and we will put you in touch with the counselor to set up an appointment.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Register Ready - NJ Special Needs Registry—Helps emergency responders locate and safely evacuate people who could find it difficult to get to safety with family, friends or a shelter. To register: registerready.nj.gov OR Call 211.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OPERATION REASSURANCE for Chatham Twp and Boro residents—You call the police each morning before 10am to check in. If they don’t hear from you they will call you. Call your local police station to register.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Medi Alert buttons for Chatham residents living alone, especially those with chronic medical conditions. The cost is $30 for installation and $35 per month for monitoring. Senior Center can pay the costs for those qualifying for PAAD or unable to afford a unit. Supplied and monitored by Amcest. Subsidized by Chatham Jaycees.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Medical Profile Wallet Card—An identification for emergency use by the rescue squad. Pick up form at Sen-ior Center and keep it in wallet. This card provides the squad with vital information about your meds, health issues and contacts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alert Chatham—Mass Notification System. To get alerts about emergencies and other important community news. To register go to: chathamborough.org OR chathamtownship-nj.gov

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Looking to get more involved around the Chathams? Volunteer & Club info: Art League of the Chathams—artleagueofthechathams.org

Chatham Borough—Janice Piccolo, Community Services jpiccolo@chathamborough.org

Chatham Community Players—chathamplayers.org 973.635.7363

Chatham Emergency Squad—973.377.1131 chathamemergencysquad.org

Historical Society of Chatham—chathamhistoricalsociety.org

Historical Society of Chatham Twp—973.635.4911 chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org

Independent Thrift Shop, Madison—contact Cookie Warren 973.822.1890

Jaycees—contact Jim Connelly 973.452.6650

Kiwanis Club—chathammadisonkiwanis.org

Library of the Chathams—973.635.0603 chathamlibrary.org

Madison Rotary Club—madisonrotarynj.org

Senior Club of the Chathams contact Augusta 973.635.8805/Evie 973.635.6886

Town and Country Garden Club of the Chathams—townandcountrygardenclubofthecha.weebly.com

Tritown55plus—862.246.6065 tritown55plus@gmail.com

Woman’s Club of the Chathams—973.635.1776

“The Home-stead”

By Bev York

$250.

Bev is a member of our Watercolor Workshop, which meets Thursdays at 10am September through May. New members of all skill levels are always welcome. Cost: $50 for 6 clas-ses ($60 for age 60 and under). Call the Center to register for class and get a copy of the materials list.

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