GLASSBORO SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
South Delsea Drive Park
152 S. Delsea Drive
Glassboro, NJ 08028
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)
Tai Chi/Better Balance – Friday 10:30-11:30am (Howard Rosenberg,
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., June 17, 2014 - 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 &
Lunch begins at 12noon
Recreation Center
Bowling begins at 12:30pm
DRAWING CLASS – cancelled until further notice
CRIBBAGE – Friday – 12:30pm
YOGA – Monday – 10:45 – 11:45am
TAI CHI / BETTER BALANCE CLASS – Friday 10:30-11:30 am
Wii BOWLING – THURSDAY, 12:15pm
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
COMPUTER/INTERNET – A computer is available for email & games
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.
SHIP COUNSELING
Both coordinators are trained State Health
Insurance Counselors. Call the Office to set up an appointment to
discuss your Medicare issues.
GENTLE STRETCH YOGA FOR SENIORS
Come experience the many benefits of YOGA!
Yoga Class is held on Mondays at 10:45 – 11:45am, $3.00/class. Sign
up in the office at the beginning of the month for the entire month.
Poses and positions adapted for seniors.
TRY YOGA for FREE - MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014
No Class June 9, 16, 23 and 30
Chris Speranza, the Glassboro Park & Recreation Adult Yoga instructor
will substitute for Jeanne during the months of July and August.
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
TAI CHI
FRIDAY @ 10:30am
Howard Rosenberg, a local certified Tai Chi instructor, teaches Tai Chi
at center on Fridays @ 10:30am. The movements focus on
improving balance. Cost is $3.00/class.
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.
WALKING CONTINUES ALL SUMMER LONG – Don’t use the excuse it’s
too hot to walk – the school is air-conditioned!!
3rd MONDAY MEAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, UNIVERSITY BLVD
5:30pm
Enjoy an evening of food and fellowship. There is no cost for the meal.
Call 881-7733 to reserve a space.
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 11am 12noon, $5.50/class You must provide your own transportation.
Please call the office for info
BOOK of MORMON @ The FORREST THEATRE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014
COST: $127.00
On tour in Philadelphia for the first time, Book of Mormon, is the
winner of 9 Tony Awards including best musical.
Bus departure: 6pm
Return: 11pm
Friday, July 11, 2014 - $27 balance due
WAITING LIST ONLY
COLUMBUS FLEA MARKET
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014
COST: $3.00
We will use the Park & Rec Bus for this trip
Visit Columbus Flea Market
Lunch is on your own
Bus departure: 9am
Return: 3pm
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE
“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID” @ RAINBOW DINNER THEATRE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014
COST: $37.00
We will use the park & Rec Bus for this trip; limit 34
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride….But even when you are in your
fifties!?!? And what’s with those dresses??? This show promises to
bring what the Rainbow Theatre is noted for…an afternoon of laughs!
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before the show.
Bus departure: 9:00am
Return: 5:30pm
DELAWARE PARK
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014
COST: $5.00
Using Park & Rec Bus, limit 34 (no bonus)
Horses will be running (weather permitting)
Bus departure: 11am*
Return: 6-6:30pm
*NOTE TIME CHANGE!!
COSTUMES OF DOWNTON ABBY @ WINTERTHUR
plus WINTERTHUR HOUSE and GARDEN TOUR
BREAKFAST @ Harrison House Restaurant
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014
COST: $37.00
We will use the park & Rec Bus for this trip; limit 34
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Harrison House Restaurant/Diner in
Mullica Hill on the way to Winterthur in Delaware. Upon arrival at
Winterthur board the tram for a garden tour. The Rose Garden should
be in full bloom!! At 1pm take a guided tour of the mansion. Learn the
history of the DuPont family and this exquisite home. Then have
access to the Downton Abby exhibit, a display of dresses, gowns,
tuxes and uniforms worn on the show, from 2-4pm. Five coats
including 2 sumptuous furs worn by Shirley McClaine are on hangers
on a stylish Downton coat wall.
The DuPont family’s hey day came in the years between WWI and
WWII, the time frame of Downton Abby, so it makes sense that
sprinkled throughout the exhibit are anecdotes and comparisons to
the 175 room former estate that give visitors a sense of how great
houses were run on both sides of the pond.
Bus Departure: 9am
Return: 5pm
Friday, June 6, 2014 - $17 balance due
SHOPPING @ WOODBURY COMMONS PREMIUM OUTLETS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014
COST: $5.00
We will use the Park & Rec Bus for this trip; limit 34
One of the largest Outlet Malls on the East coast!
220 stores and eateries!!
Bus departure: 7:30am
Return: 6pm
Seats Still Available
CLUIZEL’S CHOCOLATRIUM TOUR, WEST BERLIN, NJ
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014
COST: $24.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34
Lunch on your own at the Cracker Barrel in Mount Laurel, NJ
Take a private guided tour of Michel Cluizel’s Chocolatrium in West
Berlin, NJ from 1- 3:30pm. Learn about the history of chocolate and
the process of making chocolates, from beans to bars. Then
experience a tasting of ‘Single Estate’ chocolates including:
1 Hot Chocolate Tasting
2 Chocolate truffles
1 French Macaron
2 mini French Pastries
Bus departure: 10:30am
Return: 5pm
Seats Still Available
OCEAN CITY, NJ
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014
COST: $ 5.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34
Walk the Boardwalk, stop at all your favorite food stands like
Johnson’s Popcorn, Manco and Manco Pizza, Kohr’s Ice Cream.
Bring your beach chair and enjoy the sand and surf.
Bus Departure: 9am
Return: 4:00pm
1 SEAT REMAINING
“MUSIC of the NIGHT” @ AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE
LUNCH @ SHADY MAPLE SMORGASBORD
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014
COST: $44.00*
Trip includes transportation on Park & Rec bus, lunch, show and all
taxes and gratuities.
Travel to Lancaster County, Pa and enjoy a buffet luncheon at the
Shady Maple Smorgasbord. After lunch there will be time for shopping
at the farm market and Good’s Dept. Store. Then, enjoy “Music of the
Night”, The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, at 3pm at the American
Music Theatre. The AMT Orchestra, Singers and Dancers reprise show
stoppers from hits such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and a
few surprises that pay tribute to the music of Broadway’s master.
Bus departure: 9am
Return: 7 - 7:30pm
Friday, June 27, 2014 - $35 balance due
*Note: lower price since we are now using the Park & Rec Bus not a motor coach
Seats Still Available
Pizza and Movie
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Cost: $4.00
12:30pm
“Guilt Trip” Starring Barbara Streisand
OLDER AMERICAN’S MONTH
PICNIC on the PATIO CANCELLED!!
Pick up your refund in the ofice
MAKE & TAKE CRAFT PROJECT
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014
12:30pm
Make a dust mop out of yarn and a hanger
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROJECT
Pick up yarn in the office so that you cut it to size ahead of time.
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE
“JERSEY FRESH” PRODUCE TOUR
@ SHOPRITE, GLASSBORO
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014
Meet at Shoprite in the Produce Dept. at 11am
Cassandra Golden, Retail Dietitian of Shoprite will guide our group
through the produce department to educate us about healthy food
choices using Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables.
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE
HARRAH’S CHESTER CASINO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
COST: $5.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34
Harness racing starts at 12:40pm
Bus departure: 11:30am
Return: 5pm
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE STARTING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 @ 10am
LUNCH @ PETITE PASSION @ THE ART INSTITUTE
“NEW WORKS” MURAL ARTS TOUR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014
COST: $38.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS; LIMIT 34
Enjoy a delicious 4 course gourmet lunch prepared and served by the
students. Afterward lunch guides from the Philadelphia Mural Arts
Program will board the Park & Rec Bus and escort us on the newest
tour available, “New Works”, which features the newest murals in
Philadelphia.
Bus Departure: 10:30am
Return: 5pm
SIGN UP TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 @ 1pm
ATLANTIC CITY AIR SHOW/ RESORTS CASINO/STEEL PIER
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014
COST: $45
Trip includes: $20 slot play, Grab & go Lunch (including beverage &
dessert) and UNDERCOVER EXCLUSIVE SEATING on the Steel Pier
Bus departure: 9am
Return: 6-6:30pm
SIGN UP TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 @ 1pm w/$25 deposit
Friday, August 1, 2014 - $20 balance due
ENGLISHTOWN FLEA MARKET
SATURDAY, July 19, 2014
COST: $5.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34
Bus departure: 8am
Return: 5pm
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE STARTING MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014
@ 10am
LEAMINGS RUN GARDEN and
AN AFTERNOON IN CAPE MAY, NJ
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014
COST: $15.00
WE WILL USE THE PARK & REC BUS FOR THIS TRIP; LIMIT 34
Visit and tour LEAMINGS RUN GARDEN in Cape May Court House. See
the beautiful flowers known to naturally attract humming birds.
August is the prime month for the humming birds to be in the Jersey
area. Then, spend the afternoon in Cape May, NJ. Browse in the
shops and have lunch on the open air mall. Bring a chair and enjoy the
ocean and the beach.
Bus Departure: 8:30am
Return: 5pm
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE STARTING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 @ 10 am
NYC – CHELSEA MARKET and HIGH LINE PARK
CIRCLE LINE BOAT CRUISE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
COST: $76.00
Trip includes motor coach transportation, boat cruise, dinner and all
taxes and gratuities.
Explore the Chelsea Market in the Meat Packing District on your own.
Browse in the shops and have lunch at one of the many ethnic
establishments inside. If your prefer to brown bag your lunch – take it
up to the roof and find a spot in the beautiful park built on the
abandoned train tracks. Then, board the bus which will drop us off at
Pier 83 where we will board a Circle Line Sightseeing Vessel for a
2:30pm 1.5 hr. semi-circle cruise around Manhattan.
We will stop for dinner at the Cracker Barrel on the way home.
Bus departure: 8am
Return: 7:30pm
SIGN UP TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 @ 1pm w $40 deposit
Friday, August 29, 2014 - $36 balance due
Any interest in dinner at FOGO de CHAO Brazilian
Steakhouse in Philadelphia?
Dinner includes an amazing salad bar which includes chilled salads,
smoked salmon, hot side dishes, imported cheeses and cured meats
Gouchos offer continued meat service with skewers of delectable cuts
of beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Non alcoholic beverages are
included. The cost would be $70 w/o dessert, $75 w/ dessert. We
would provide transportation to and from the city. We need 15 people
for the group rate. We are hoping to go during July or August.
Call the office 856-881-8504, ext. 3 to get on the list
GLASSBORO SENIOR CENTER
FITNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Take advantage of all of the exercise opportunities offered by the
Glassboro Senior Citizen Center
Physical Fitness Aerobics
WALKING
YOGA
TAI CHI
Aquatic Exercise
Weight Training
Check in EVERYTIME you participate. Everything counts.
Win prizes after 10, 25 and 50 activities
A CANADIAN ADVENTURE with Safety Tours
MONTREAL, TORONTO and NIAGARA FALLS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 / FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
2 nights in Montreal
2 nights in Toronto
1 night in Niagara Falls
City Tour of Montreal and Toronto
Old City Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph Oratory
Tour of Casa Loma in Toronto
Niagara on the Lake
Winery Tour
Skyline dinner overlooking Niagara Falls
CASINO OPTION in both Montreal and Niagara Falls
Breakfast and Dinner Every Day
$920pp/double
$880pp/triple
$1260pp/ single
A valid US Passport is required
A FEW SEATS REMAINING
TRIP INSURANCE CAN BE PURCHASED AT THIS TIME