GLASSBORO SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

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GLASSBORO SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

South Delsea Drive Park

Glassboro, NJ 08028

152 S. Delsea Drive

856- 881-8504 ext. 3

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Open to all Gloucester County Residents, 60 years of age or older

PROGRAM COORDINATORS: Veronica Brown & Marybeth Thomas

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

AEROBICS – Mon., Wed., Fri., 1:00pm (Marybeth Thomas, Instructor)

PHYSICAL FITNESS – Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30am (Veronica Brown, Instructor)

BINGO – Tuesday or Thursday, 12:45pm

CRAFT CLASS – Tues. and Thurs., 9:30am (Nancy Dougherty, Instructor)

PINOCHLE – Tuesday, 12 noon

Weight Training for Seniors – Tuesday, 9:15am

Yoga – Monday, 10:45-11:45am (Jeanne Nickelson, Instructor)

GLOUCESTER COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM

CALL 881-6610

Open 9:00am – 1:00pm Site Manager Lou Weiss

Low cost meals ($1.25) are available at the Center Monday - Friday.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES

115 Budd Blvd. West Deptford, NJ 08096

856-384-6900 or 1-877-222-3737

GLASSBORO PARK & RECREATION

S. Delsea Drive Park 152 S. Delsea Drive

Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-881-1515 ext. 2

Lori Penn, Director

Lorraine Spaeth, Admin. Assist.

Gloria Salter, Clerk

WEBSITE: www.glassboroonline.com

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING – Tues., March 17, 2015 - 9:30am

BINGO – Tuesday or Thursday, 12:45pm, $1.00 donation.

PINOCHLE – Tuesday @ 12 noon.

WEIGHT TRAINING for SENIORS – Every Tuesday at 9:15am

A signed medical release is required.

Class size is limited. Call the office for information

BOWLING – LUNCH and BOWL every Friday, Glassboro Bowling &

Recreation Center

Lunch begins at 12noon Bowling begins at 12:30pm

CRIBBAGE – Friday – 12:30pm

YOGA – Monday – 10:45 – 11:45am

MAH JONGG – Tuesday and Thursday, 12 noon

WALKING – Tuesday, Bullock School – 1pm

SERVICES AVAILABLE at THE CENTER

PAAD/Lifeline, Senior Gold, Hearing Aid Assistance Applications

NOTARY SERVICE – This is a free service

PLEASE DO NOT THROW OUT USED EYEGLASSES. DROP THEM AT

THE CENTER AND WE WILL FORWARD THEM TO THE NEEDY.

DONATIONS The Center is partially funded through a grant from the

Gloucester County Dept. on Aging under Title III of the Older

Americans Act. All Title III service providers are required by the state to implement a donation policy. We will accept any donations made to the program. Make checks payable to the Gloucester County Division of Senior Services.

KNITTERS and CROCHETERS Holy Redeemer Hospice is in desperate need for skeins of yarn used to make lap blankets for hospice patients. Please bring donations to the office.

GLASSBORO FOOD BANK Please place nonperishable food donations in the collection barrel located in the Center. Thank you for your concern for the needy.

PARK & RECREATION TRIPS Call Park & Rec. (881-1515) to reserve your seat. Senior citizens may sign 3 weeks prior to date of trip. Glassboro residents are free; non-residents $2.00.

Ages 18 - 59 - sign up – 1 week prior to trip, $2.00/person

Bus departure: 9:30am Returns: 2:30pm

SHIP COUNSELING Both coordinators are trained State Health

Insurance Counselors. Call the Office if you have any Medicare questions or issues you would like to discuss.

GENTLE STRETCH YOGA FOR SENIORS

Come experience the many benefits of YOGA!

Yoga Class will be held on Mondays, 11am – 12 noon, January thru

March, $3.00/class. Sign up in the office at the beginning of the month for the entire month. Poses and positions adapted for seniors. Paige

Pellegrino Teti , a certified yoga instructor will be teaching the class during the months of January, February and March.

AARP TAX AIDE

Volunteers from AARP will be at the Center on Friday afternoons from

12:30pm – 4pm to prepare federal and state income tax returns as well as Homestead Rebate forms. The service begins Friday, February 6,

2015 and will end on Friday, April 10, 2015. Appointments are required.

Call the Office (856-881-8504, ext. 3) to set up an appointment

TRIP SIGN UP PROCEDURE

THE SIGN UP DATE and TIME is always included in the trip info. The sign up is open to ALL GLOUCESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS. Names may be put in the drawing on the sign up day anytime before the designated time; YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE SIGN UP. Once the first name is drawn no additional names are added to the drawing.

A person may sign up him/herself and one other person. If a person comes in to sign up after the first name is pulled, their name goes on a list to be added only after all names in the drawing have been pulled.

Be prepared to show PROOF OF RESIDENCE and the NAME AND

PHONE NUMBER of an EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON.

REFUND POLICY

*Refunds will gladly be issued prior to the date of the trip IF advance purchase of meals and/or admission tickets is NOT required.

*Payments on trips with multiple installments need to be made in a timely manner, otherwise we reserve the right to offer your seat to someone else.

*Trips having a sign up months in advance and multiple payments

MUST BE CANCELLED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE TRIP DATE in order to receive a refund immediately after the seat is filled.

*Trips having a sign up months in advance and multiple payments cancelled less than one month prior to the trip date will not be refunded until AFTER the trip and ONLY IF we are able to fill your seat.

*Trips requiring a single payment MUST BE CANCELLED 5 DAYS PRIOR

TO THE TRIP DATE to receive a refund immediately after we fill your seat.

*Trips requiring only one payment CANCELLED LESS THAN 5 DAYS

PRIOR TO TRIP DATE will not be refunded until after the trip and ONLY

IF we fill your seat.

*Refunds will not be issued to “no shows” on the day of the trip.

In order to receive a refund trip payment receipt must be returned and refund verification must be signed in record book.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: EVERYONE

must carry a

Photo ID

at all times when participating on any of our trips.

TRIP PARKING PROCEDURE

Please park in the middle of the parking lot on the side of the building where the flagpole is located. Please DO NOT park along the fence in front of the building; these spaces are for people visiting the building throughout the day.

Handicap parking is first come first serve.

Please note that on any trip that does not have a specific sign-up day, your name will not be put on the list until we receive payment

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM

DOROTHY BULLOCK SCHOOL – TUESDAYS 1-2pm

Meet at the school. For security reasons everyone MUST check in at the office and receive a badge. Walk @ your own pace.

PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS

10:30-11:30am Cost: $3.00/class

Ray Owens, a local karate instructor will be conducting a personal safety class at the Center for 6 weeks beginning Friday,

January 9, 2015. Learn basic defensive moves and behaviors anyone can use if approached from behind when walking or getting into your car in a parking lot, etc.

Call the Office for info

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASS

Virtua Center for Health and Fitness

Virtua has offered the opportunity for our own class slot. The class involves 1 hour of exercise in their super-heated pool designed to greatly relieve arthritis discomfort. Class time: Wednesday 9:45am –

10:45am, $5.50/class You must provide your own transportation.

Please call the office for info

BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA 2014-2015

Bus departure: 6pm for each show SHOWTIME: 7:30pm

TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED

ALL SHOWS ARE WAITING LIST ONLY

***ALL FINAL PAYMENTS ARE NOW DUE FOR

DIRTY DANCING

and

KINKY BOOTS

***

“DIRTY DANCING” @ The Academy of Music

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 COST: $82.00

“Dirty Dancing” – the classic story on stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. This smash hit tells the story of Baby and

Johnny, two fiercely independent spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives The show features hit songs “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “I’ve had the Time of my Life”.

“KINKY BOOTS” @ THE FORREST THEATRE

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015 COST: $91.00

“Kinky Boots”, the winner of 6 Tony Awards, is the story of Charlie

Price, a man who has reluctantly inherited his father’ nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Charlie finds inspiration in the form of “Lola”, a fabulous drag queen entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. This unlikely pair finds they have more in common than they ever dreamed

possible…..and together they discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

THE LION KING

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 COST: $88

This show is a matinee and the seats are fantastic – Center front/mid

Orchestra! This is a great opportunity to see this show. We will stop at the Reading Terminal before the show where you may have lunch on your own before the show.

Bus departure: 11 am Showtime: 2pm Return: 5-5:30pm

ALL SHOWS ARE WAITING LIST ONLY

GLASSBORO SENIOR CENTER

FITNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Take advantage of all of the exercise opportunities offered by the

Glassboro Senior Citizen Center

Physical Fitness Aerobics

YOGA TAI CHI

WALKING

Aquatic Exercise Weight Training

Check in EVERYTIME you participate. Everything counts.

Win prizes after 10, 25, 50 and 70 activities

“IRELAND” in NOVEMBER, 2015

8 days/7 nights, Nov. 6 – 14, 2015

Roundtrip airfare – Newark - Dublin

Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Killarney, Westport

Superior and First Class Hotels

14 meals – full breakfast daily, 5 dinners, 1 lunch

Sightseeing by luxury coach

Tour also includes:

Tour of Dublin Tour of Guinness

Walking tours of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile and of Galway

Farmhouse visit Sheepdog trials on Dingle Peninsula

Ferry ride across river Shannon Day Tour of Achill Island

Admissions to House of Waterford, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen

Mills, Cliffs of Moher and Westport House

Tour and an Irish coffee at Kilbeggan Distillary

Irish night at Kate Kearney’s Cottage w/ songs and step dancing,

Dinner and entertainment at Dublin’s oldest pub, Brazen Head Pub

Headsets for Walking Tours………..and much more

ESTIMATED* COST: $ 2100pp DBL, $2500 SGL

Complete Itinerary is available

$250 deposit to reserve your seat

Trip insurance: $179

*airfare subject to change until tickets are purchased

ST. PATTY”S DAY BINGO

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015

COST: $2.00

Wear your IRISH GREEN

Special Games and Prizes

Refreshments will be served

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE

1pm

INDIAN HEAD RESORT

in THE WHITE MOUNTAINS of NEW HAMPSHIRE

SUNDAY to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - 24, 2015

Motor coach transportation via Safety Tours

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Live Entertainment each evening in Thunderbird Lounge

Rooms w/50 in plasma TV, private balcony, microwave

Heated indoor and outdoor pools and spas

Exercise Room and Sauna

Beer, Wine and Cheese Reception nightly in Thunderbird Lounge

Daily day excursions from the resort including:

Franconia Notch Tour Hobo Railroad Ride w/lunch

Kancamangus Antique Car Museum Clark’s Trading Post Train Ride

Pepi Herrmann Crystal MT. Washington Lake Cruise

Castle in the Clouds Cog Railroad Train Ride

COST: Trip includes transportation, lodging, specified meals, tours and all taxes and gratuities.

$760pp/DBL $1031 SGL

Seats Still Available

ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA and Lunch

@ LONGWOOD GARDENS

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

COST: $30.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Escape winter’s dreary days by stepping inside the warm Conservatory to see nearly 5000 orchids crafted into exquisite arrangements and forms including their largest ever orchid baskets, a waterfall display and - back by popular demand – an orchid meadow. You will receive a

$15 lunch voucher to use in the onsite restaurant.

Bus departure: 9:00am Return: 4:30pm

Waiting List Only

MOORESTOWN MALL

CHERRY HILL CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP & WEGMAN’S

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

COST: $3.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT34

Start the day shopping at the Moorestown Mall. Then move on to The

CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP/ WEGMAN’s Plaza in Cherry Hill for more shopping and lunch on your own.

Bus departure: 9am Return: 4pm

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE

LUNCH AND SHOPPING @ SHADY MAPLE COMPLEX

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

COST: $19.00

WE WILL USE THE APRK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Enjoy a buffet luncheon in the Shady Maple Smorgasbord and then have time for shopping at the farm market and Good’s Dept. Store.

Bus departure: 9am Return: 4:30 – 5pm

Waiting List Only

“THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS” @ RAINBOW DINNER THEATRE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015

COST: $37.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

A group of gals short on cash but long on friendship turn a vacant church into a hysterical health-and-beauty emporium. Enjoy a buffet luncheon before the show.

Bus departure: 9am Return: 5:30pm

Friday, March 20, 2015 - $17 balance due

CHERRY BLOSSOM CRUISE in WASHINGTON, DC

on THE ODYSSEY

TOUR of the STEVEN F UDVAR-HAZY

National Air and Space Museum

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015

COST: $90.00

Trip includes motor coach transportation, luncheon cruise, museum tour and all taxes and gratuities.

We will be trying again this year to catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Washington DC. Enjoy a delicious 3 course gourmet luncheon in the glass enclosed atrium dining room of the Odyssey as it cruises on the Potomac River under the many bridges with unobstructed views of the monuments and buildings of Washington DC. After lunch enjoy live entertainment and dancing (including line dancing). Afterwards we will travel to Chantilly, VA to tour The National Air and Space

Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center which features the Space

Shuttle Discovery. We will have a 1 hour guided tour.

Bus departure: 7:30am Return: 7:30pm

Friday, March 20, 2015 - $45 balance due

“GRANDPARENTS GONE WIRED” @

GLASSBORO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 5-6pm

Session focuses on teaching SENIORS how to host “Online Yard Sales” using eBay, Etsy and Craigslist.

Dinner and Refreshments will be served

Call 856-652-2700 for more info

Live from RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

“NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR”

Starring THE ROCKETTES and SPECIAL GUEST STAR

DEREK HOUGH from

DANCING with the STARS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015

COST: $81.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Inspired by the magic of New York City in the springtime this extraordinary show is a dazzling musical celebration about the energy, places, passion and promise that make this city spectacular! Recently it was announced that Derek Hough would not be part of the spring cast of Dancing with the Stars because he will be starring in this show! We have fabulous Orchestra seats for the 11am show so you will have of great view of Derek and the famous Rockettes! After the show there will be some free time for lunch on your own.

Bus departure: 7am Return: 6:30pm

WAITING LIST ONLY

Friday, March 27, 2015 - $20 payment due

Friday, April 17, 2015 - $20 balance due

HARRAH’S CHESTER CASINO

Wed. April 15, 2015

COST: $5.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Transportation only

Return: 3:30pm Bus departure: 9:30am

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE

SHOPPING @ ROCKVALE SQ and TANGERS OUTLETS

LANCASTER, PA

Tuesday April 21, 2015

COST: $3.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Shop at the outlets at Rockvale Sq. and Tangers. A brief stop will be made at the Christmas Tree Shop located between the outlets. Lunch

Bus departure: 9am is on your own.

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE

Return: 5pm

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES vs. PITTSBURG PIRATES

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015

COST: $39.00

WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34

Seats located in section 106 rows, 12 and 13

Bus departure: 11:30am Return: 5 – 5:30pm

SIGN UP THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 @ 1pm w $20 deposit

Friday, April 24, 2015 - $19 balance due

Happy Spring!

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