REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES at the SENIOR CENTER
For information about any of these activities call 973-635-4565
* indicates a fee is charged, click here to pay fee online.
~~~~~FITNESS
Tai Chi / Qi Gong – Tues & Thurs, 11 a.m. – Helps with balance, muscle control, and strength while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being and stress release. All levels. Cesar Godoy, certified instructor. *
Tone & Flex – Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. – General strength, balance, and flexibility exercises using bands,
balance balls, and weights. All levels. Donna Sue Dowton, YMCA certified instructor. *
Kati's Yoga – Tues, 11:30 p.m. – With assistance of chair, exercises, stretches and proper breathing. Kati Walker, certified instructor. *
*~~~~~ADULT EDUCATION
Book Club – monthly – Discussion on group-selected title.
College-level courses – “not-for-credit” courses on various topics. *
Monthly lectures – variety of speakers, always check monthly newletters
~~~~~SUPPORT
For Men Only – monthly on 1st Fri. – Men’s interactive discussion of current events led by Jack McCoy.
Reflections – Woman’s friendship groups supporting each other through the transitions of a mature woman's life. Three Groups meet, two in Chatham and one in Madison. Call for schedules and information.
S.H.I.P/MEDICARE. – Contact the Chatham senior center to make an appointment with our SHIP counselor, Harvey Diamond.
AARP Tax Aide – Thursdays from Feb – April 15. Free preparation and filing of tax returns
Health Screenings – Blood pressure readings by staff and other screenings by Overlook Hospital.
Medi Alert buttons – Monitoring for those living alone with chronic medical conditions. *
~~~~~ARTS and LEISURE SUPPORT SERVICES Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for help with decisions and questions about Medicare claims, choosing Medigap policies, and Medicare D. Senior Bus Transportation is available for senior residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 to 2 p.m. Health Screenings and lectures periodically for a variety of topics and conditions including arthritis, cholesterol, heart health, vision, hearing and stroke screenings, diabetes, memory issues, fall prevention and much more. Balance testing is done several times a year at the Senior Center. Blood Pressure checks Monday through Friday by one of two registered nurses. Call first at 973-635-4565 to be sure one of the nurses is working. Flu vaccination is available for Chatham Township residents every fall at the Senior Center by the Madison Health Department. Vaccine is given at St. Patrick Church for Chatham Borough residents. Information and Referral services for seniors and their families are available five days a week. Call for information about senior housing, home care, transportation options, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, social services, support groups and more. Medi-Alert units (PERSYS) are available through the Senior Center using a company called Amcest. If a Chatham resident is a participant in PAAD, costs for the units are paid for by Senior Services with the help of the Chatham Jaycees. The staff of the Senior Center also recommends participation in the Operation Reassurance program offered by the Chatham Township and Chatham Borough Police Departments. Call the Senior Center for more information.
Art Instruction – Thurs – Find your creative inner self using various media. Ed Schuh, instructor. *
Bridge – Several levels of instruction. Call for the schedule
Canasta – Tues – Easy to learn card game. Players will instruct beginners.
Friday’s Foreign Film – monthly – Variety of foreign films.
Mah Jongg – Wed – Chinese tile game. Players will instruct beginners.
Movies – Thurs (Fridays from Feb – April) – Latest DVD releases on large screen TV.
Nifty Knitters – Wed – Needlework group. Make newborn hats for Overlook and Trinitas Hospitals, lap robes for veterans, blankets for the Linus project, & more.
Scrabble – Wed – Test your word power with this friendly group on Wednesdays
Trips – Day bus trips to museums, attractions, gardens, theater and more. *
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE SENIOR CENTER
AARP Free Tax Aide available for everyone of low to moderate income every Thursday by appointment during the tax season.