Edison Township

Department of Health & Human Services

Division of Senior Citizen Services

Calendar of Events

For January 2020

Edison Senior Citizen Services

2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ

732-248-7345

Official Website: www.EdisonNJ.org

Email: seniors@edisonnj.org

Mayor Thomas Lankey Municipal Council Jay P. Elliot, Director of Health & Human Services

Township Transportation During Winter Weather Conditions

The Senior Center staff makes every effort to provide transportation on a daily basis. In the event of inclement weather, safety is our first priority and decisions are based on various road, weather, staffing and safety considerations. The Edison Senior Citizen Center reserves the right to cancel any and all transportation services based on information obtained related to snow, rain and road conditions. Residents are encouraged to call the Edison Senior Center at 732-248- 7345 with any questions or concerns regarding the status of transportation services and our ability to transport clients.

Club Transportation: Each club president will make the decision as to whether or not a club meeting is to be cancelled due to inclement weather. The club president will notify the senior center of his/her decision and will contact club members to advise of the cancellation.

Medical Transportation: In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to safely transport clients scheduled for medical appointments, but those individuals receiving life-sustaining treatments will be given priority. Food Shopping Transportation: Should there be a need to cancel

regularly scheduled food shopping routes calls will be placed to participants by senior center staff members to cancel services. If possible, alternate shopping arrangements will be made. Nutrition: The decision to cancel the Senior Lunch Program will be made by the Middlesex County Office on Aging. The nutrition site manager will contact participants.

Senior Lunch Program

Winter weather keeps many folks inside their home, often alone. Beat the winter doldrums and join our senior lunch program.

Free transportation is available daily to enjoy a meal (suggested donation is

$2.25 per meal) at the Edison Senior Center with old friends, new friends, and friends you have yet to meet.

To join the senior meals program, please contact Peggy, our nutrition site manager at 732-452-0377 regarding registration, transportation and donations.

For those unable to come to the senior center, Peggy can also explain the Meals on Wheels Home Deliver Program.

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

1. Listen to weather reports regularly.

2. Have a battery-powered radio and flashlight along with extra batteries, so you can

still listen to the weather news during a storm.

3. Stock up on fresh water and dried or canned food (make sure you have a working

can opener). If you have pets, stock up on their food, too.

4. Set up a buddy system with a neighbor who will check in on you in case of a storm.

5. If you have a caregiver, make sure there is an emergency plan in place in the event

weather prevents your caregiver from getting to you.

6. Find out if your local pharmacy and grocery store make deliveries. It’s best to stay

inside as much as possible when conditions are bad. Have at least a seven-day supply

of your medications with you. If you use oxygen, have an emergency supply to last

three days or more.

7. For all your medical equipment that requires a power source, check with your

medical supply company about a backup power source.

8. Keep walkways and steps around your home clear of debris to help prevent slips

and falls.

9. Stock up on snow shovels, salt and sand. Use salt and sand on driveways and

sidewalks in the winter to melt snow and improve traction, and shovel your walkways

often. If you’re not comfortable taking these steps, ask a friend or neighbor to help.

10. If you are not comfortable with shoveling and cleaning up the snow and ice, check

your local papers or yellow book for a company who does snow removal if you do not

have a relative or neighbor who can help you.

The Township DOES NOT provide snow removal services.

11. If you are going out, let someone know where you are going and when you will

return. Always take a cell phone with you when driving.

12. If you need to go outside in cold weather, bundle up in layers of clothing, and wear

a hat, scarf and gloves. Wear shoes with proper tread to avoid slips.

Edison Senior Center Calendar of Events

Happy New Year!!!

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Township Holiday

Happy New Year! The Edison Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Chair Exercise with Dawn

Let us help you keep your New Year’s resolution to become a more active, healthy adult. We invite you to join us for “Chair Exercise with Dawn” on Monday, January 6, 2020. There is no charge for this program. Classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Although Dawn has created a program that is gentle on the body and generally safe for most people to do, please keep in mind that it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.

Monday, January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday

Mark your calendar! The Senior Center Building will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

AARP Income Tax Preparation BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Once again, trained volunteers from AARP will be available at the Edison Senior Center to assist with simple income tax preparation. All tax returns will be done electronically. No paper returns will be filed through this program. Please contact the Edison Senior Center office on or after January 21st at 732-248-7345 to schedule your appointment.

NO TAX WALK-INS WILL BE ASSISTED

2020 Dates the Senior Center will be Closed

Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, October 12 Columbus Day

Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Jr Day

Tuesday, November 3 Election Day

Wednesday, February 12

Lincoln’s Birthday Wednesday, November 11

Veteran’s Day

Monday, February 17 Washington’s Birthday

Thursday, November 26

Thanksgiving Day

Friday, April 10 Good Friday Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving Observance

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve Observance

Friday, July 4 4th of July Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

Monday, September 7 Labor Day Thursday, December 31

New Year’s Eve Observance

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