SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,

We will miss James Brady, who has retired as East Windsor Manager, who

prior thereto served over 25 years with the police department and then Recrea-

tion Director. His excellent leadership skills, experience, intellect, integrity and

deep dedication have tremendously benefitted East Windsor. Richard Brand,

executive director of the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, will serve as township manager

effective February 1.

East Windsor recognized the 40th Anniversary of Womanspace, presenting a Mayoral

Proclamation and check representing $17,000 collected by me from businesses and individuals on

behalf of the East Windsor community. Womanspace is the primary non-profit organization in

Mercer County providing crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual

assault. Womanspace, which continues to serve as a brightly shining beacon of hope and opportunity

for countless individuals and families, has helped over 67,778 women, 13,007 children and 4,639 men

that have experienced the tragedy of interpersonal violence, educated 133,826 professionals and

community members, and responded to over 271,401 crisis hotline telephone calls during 40 years of

service.

East Windsor Rescue Squad, District 1 installed officers for 2018: Robert Manlio again as

Chief and Kira Behen again as President. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 installed

officers for 2018: Mario Batista again as Chief and Benjamin J. Thornton II again as President.

Congratulations and thank you to all of the Township's dedicated rescue squad volunteers and fire

company volunteers!

East Windsor awarded a contract to Hopewell Valley Engineering for preliminary design of

the Union Transportation Trail Extension, funded through a Delaware Valley Regional Planning

Commission $135,000 grant. The recreation project is planned to be approximately 3.5 miles long,

extending from the current terminus at the Mercer/Monmouth County line near Old York Road and

Sharon Road, through the southeastern portion of the Township, then crossing the NJ Turnpike in the

area of Windsor Perrineville Road and ultimately connecting to Airport Road near Route 33.

CALENDAR: East Windsor Recycling – Paper Shredding day on Saturday, April 14 from

10 am to 2 pm at the senior center.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov

The East Windsor Senior Center is dedicated

to helping residents age 60+ reach their full

potential to ensure a lifelong continuum with

a focus on program participation that fosters

a productive life in the community.

The center offers members a broad range of

services, including presentations, classes,

health screenings, lectures, nutrition pro-

gram, trips, special events, activities, and

links to county and state resources. The

center is open Monday through Friday from

9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

There are many exciting things planned for

the upcoming months and years ahead,

building on the foundation that is already in

place, helping you to stay healthy, vibrant,

and entertained.

Join us, make new friends, meet old friends,

and learn how to maintain your health, inde-

pendence, and overall wellness.

Karen Theer, Director

East Windsor Township Senior Center

40 Lanning Boulevard

East Windsor, NJ 08520

(609) 371-7192 P

(609) 371-7315 F

Email: seniorcenter@east-windsor.nj.us

www.east-windsor.nj.us

Janice S. Mironov, Mayor

John Zoller, Deputy Mayor

Denise Daniels, Council Member

Marc Lippman, Council Member

Alan Rosenberg, Council Member

Perry M. Shapiro, Council Member

Peter V. Yeager, Council Member

TRIPS

Sunday, March 4

Ragtime the Musical

Axelrod Performing Arts Center

Deal, NJ

Written by the award-winning composer/

lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and

Lynn Ahrens and noted playwright Ter-

rence McNally, Ragtime the Musical is

based on E. L. Doctorow's distinguished

1975 novel. Ragtime is set in the volatile

melting pot of turn-of-the-century New

York and yet proves both timely and

brand-new as reinvented by Broadway

choreographer Luis Salgado, whose pro-

duction of In the Heights created such a

sensation at the Axelrod last season. Rag-

time won the 1998 Tony Awards for Best

Score, Book and Orchestrations, and both

the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle

Awards for Best Musical and Best Score.

Departure time: 1:30 pm

Show time: 3:00 pm

Return time: 6:00 pm

Cost: $32.00 + 50¢ cash for transportation

St. Patty’s Day Lunch at an

Authentic Irish Pub

Monday, March 12

St. Stephen’s Green Publick House

Spring Lake Heights, NJ

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the cheerful

new-style Irish pub that specializes in de-

licious and reasonably priced authentic

Irish cuisine, served in a relaxed and wel-

coming environment that you’ll be sure to

enjoy.

Whether you’re in the mood to indulge in

traditional house favorites such as Shep-

herd’s Pie, Tipperary Reuben, the Blarney

Steak Sandwich, Corned Beef Sandwich,

the Irish Dip, Po Irish Lad, the Irish

Toasty, Fish and Chips, Irish Glazed

Salmon, Guinness Beef Stew, or Bangers

and Mash, their inventive menu and atten-

tive service will leave you satisfied.

Voted Best Irish Pub in New Jersey

Departure time: 11:00 am

Return time: 3:00 pm

Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation + lunch

TRIPS

Thursday, March 15

Steel Magnolias

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse

Hampton, NJ

An immediate critical and popular hit in

its premier production in New York, Steel

Magnolias revolves around the lives of a

group of gossipy Southern ladies in a

small-town beauty parlor. A comedy/

drama with sharp, funny dialogue, lovable

characters, and a truly touching end-

ing, Steel Magnolias received rave re-

views on Broadway. Julia Roberts was

nominated for an Academy Award in the

Best Supporting Actress category for her

performance in the 1989 film version of

this play.

Departure time: 9:30 am

Lunch matinee: 11:30 am

Return time: 5:00 pm

Cost: $70.00 (includes coach bus, show,

and lunch)

Monday, March 19

Colebrookdale Railroad

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

Boyertown, PA

The Colebrookdale Railroad connects visi-

tors to one of the most historic, beautiful,

geologically-unique, and naturally-

unspoiled valleys in the United States—

the Secret Valley. The Colebrookdale Rail-

road started building the railroad line be-

tween Boyertown and Pottstown in 1865

and trains started running in 1869.

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

has vehicles of all types: gasoline, electric,

and horse-drawn, including carriages,

wagons, and sleighs. You will see “high

wheelers” and “safety bicycles,” vehicle

builders’ tools, and local historic roadside

architecture.

The trip includes lunch aboard the train

(Chicken Piccata or Pasta Primavera).

Departure time: 9:00 am

Return time: 5:00 pm

Cost: $88.00

TRIPS

Friday, March 23

Lantern Tour of the Historic Seabrook-

Wilson House

Port Monmouth, NJ

Tour the historic Seabrook-Wilson House

by lantern light and peek into the lives of

how people lived and worked along

Sandy Hook Bay over 200 years ago.

You will discover the role this house

played from the American Revolution

through the early twentieth century, in-

cluding prohibition. You will also experi-

ence historical artifacts that date back

many years and learn about the early his-

tory of Monmouth County. Reserve your

spot on a lantern-lit journey!

Departure time: 6:30 pm

Return time: 8:30 pm

Cost: $10.00 + 50¢ cash for transportation

Some stair climbing is involved.

Wednesday, March 28

Akshardham Arts and Cultural Center Robbinsville, NJ

Spiritual tourism blooms in New Jersey with

the world’s largest Hindu temple. Designed

with Italian marble at an estimated cost of

$18 million, the temple is 134 feet long and

87 feet wide, comprising 108 pillars and

three “garbha gruhs,” or inner sanctums.

The temple is ornately and intricately carved

from wall to wall and ceiling to floor.

Sculpted idols and figures celebrate the

many epics and legends of the Hindu scrip-

tures.

The complex is part of the Bochasanwasi

Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan

Sanstha, or BAPS for short, is a worldwide

Hindu sociospiritual organization in Consul-

tative Status with the Economic and Social

Council of the United Nations, and is dedi-

cated to spiritual growth, community ser-

vice, peace, and harmony.

Departure time: 9:15 am

Return time: 12:00 pm

Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation

Medical

Carotid Artery Screening

Tuesday, March 27

9:00 am - 11:00 am

A nurse will listen to your carotid arteries

with a Doppler stethoscope, share the re-

sults with you, and provide information

regarding carotid artery disease.

Administered by

Joan Mitchell, RN

Robert Wood Johnson

University Hospital Hamilton

Blood Pressure Screening

Wednesday, March 7

10:00 am - 10:30 am

High blood pressure has no symptoms.

Regularly monitoring your blood pressure

will help you discover any problems.

Shereen Naqvi, BS, BSN, RN, and

Geetanjali Jain, BSN, RN, will take your

blood pressure and share the results with

you.

Cholesterol Screening

Tuesday, March 13

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Maintaining proper accountability of your

health statistics is not an easy task. If you

are not properly equipped, you probably are

not checking your vitals and numbers in be-

tween doctor visits. Horizon Blue Cross

Blue Shield of New Jersey has developed a

screening program that is free of charge and

offers a variety of screenings to provide a

baseline comparison for you. We will be do-

ing a cholesterol screening. Come get

screened and find out your numbers.

With a simple finger stick you will get a

total cholesterol reading.

Administered by

Sandra Vega, RN, BSN

Presentations

Bad Habits for the Brain

Friday, March 23

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Did you ever think that some of your

daily habits may be detrimental to the

health of your brain? We all know about

the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the

care of our brain health, so wouldn’t it

make sense for us to make sure that we

also know what NOT to do?

Presenter

Marilyn Abrahamson, MA, CCC-SLP

CentraState Medical Center

Art for Healing

Wednesday, March 14

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Making art has been shown to improve

brain functioning and motor skills and

reduce stress. Join Kristina to learn new

strategies to deal with life’s challenges in

a creative, fun, and supportive environ-

ment.

Presenter

Kristina Baktis

Certified Art Therapist

Princeton House Behavioral Health

What to Do for Broken Bones

Thursday, March 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am

This presentation will cover the following:

What helps broken bones heal faster, how a

fracture heals itself, what to do if you break

a bone, what actions to take immediately

while waiting for medical help, what to do

when you fall and get hurt, what you can do

to stabilize yourself until help arrives, how

you can assist in your own recovery, and

activities that you can do to facilitate heal-

ing in an effective and efficient way.

Presenters

Sean Strang, PT, DPT

Jessica Sliker, PTA, BS-

HCM

Useful Informational Websites

Monday, March 12

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Have you ever needed a Consumer Reports

review of washers and driers or to under-

stand a medication or health procedure?

Also, you may need to know the value of

your car or how to connect your new DVD

player. These are just a few ways to use the

Internet to access useful information. Join

us as we review useful, reliable websites.

Presenter

Jennifer Worringer, Senior Librarian

Hickory Corner Library

Presentations Human Energy Systems

Wednesday, March 7

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Recent technology has made it possible

for us to identify changes in personal en-

ergy fields as they relate to general stress

and energy levels. You will receive infor-

mation that enables you to assess your

level of stress, physical energy reserves,

and various indicators of certain emo-

tional and physiological states. This pres-

entation also provides information about

the organ/organ systems to enable one to

determine whether they are in balance or

in sync with other body systems.

Presenter

Dr. Makiko Fliss

Living with Arthritis

Friday, March 2

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Are pains in your joints affecting your

quality of life? Don’t let them slow you

down! Come learn about the common

types of arthritis and find out how to help

relieve your symptoms, improve your

ability to move, and allow you to stay ac-

tive. Know the facts and break the arthri-

tis pain chain!

Presenter

Dr. Alisa Reznikov

What Happens After a Loved One

Dies...Take the First Next Steps

Thursday, March 15

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Losing a loved one is always difficult. For

most people, taking the next steps can seem

overwhelming and confusing. The best thing

you can do is prepare for this uncertain time

by hearing about what steps to take and how

to navigate the legal maze of probate and

estate administration.

Presenter

Victor J. Medina

Medina Law Group

Matting and Framing

Wednesday, March 28

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn to mat and frame your photographs at

home. Learn how to use a Logan mat cutter

and receive instructions about where and

what type of frames and glass or acrylic you

should use.

Presenter

Sheila Geisler

Rosa Parks: First Lady of Civil Rights

Portrayed by Alexandra Ford

Friday, March 9

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Rosa Parks said: "I'd see the bus pass by me every

day...but to me, that was a way of life; we had no

choice but to accept what was the custom. The bus

was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white one."

On December 1, 1955, what did one woman on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus do to

deserve such accolades and why? What drove her to her actions, and what did she hope

to achieve? How did this change her life and the lives of others in the United States?

Rosa Parks’ story will serve to remind all who hear it that we cannot always stand by

and observe the status quo. Sometimes, we have to take a seat to be heard and know-

ingly place our personal comfort aside in order to bring about the changes that will help

"We the People..." form that "...more Perfect Union" that is our Nation’s promise.

Alexandra Ford is thrilled to bring Rosa Parks’ story to audiences in the 21st century.

For American Historical Theatre, she also portrays Oney Judge. Other credits include

Delaware Humanities Forum and Storybook Musical Theater. Alex has an AAS degree

in Literature, Arts, and Philosophy from Camden County College and a BFA degree in

Theatre Studies from Montclair State University.

As part of her research for Rosa Parks, Miss Ford has traveled to Montgomery and Tus-

kegee, Alabama. She has read all the biographies of Rosa Parks and examined pages

and pages of supplemental material related to the Civil Rights Movement in America.

This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

This program is produced by the American Historical Theatre.

Lecture

Programs

Kelly McGonigal:

How to Make Stress Your

Friend

Tuesday, March 27

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing

quicken, and your forehead sweat. But while stress

has been made into a public health enemy, new

research suggests that stress may only be bad for

you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist

Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a posi-

tive and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for

stress reduction: reaching out to others.

Drop in for a lively discussion! For the first 10

minutes we will watch the video, then we will

have the discussion. Facilitated by Ellie Siegel.

Interested in re-evaluating your health and pre-

scription drug coverage? Call for an appointment

with our SHIP counselor, who provides members

with free, objective, confidential, unbiased infor-

mation and assistance.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program

(SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiar-

ies who need assistance with their health insur-

ance.

A SHIP counselor is available by appointment only

on Tuesday, March 27, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm,

to help members with Medicare cost, benefits, and

eligibility; prescription drug coverage and pharma-

ceutical assistance; selecting supplemental poli-

cies; dealing with claims; savings and extra-help

programs; appeal filing; and Medicare fraud.

Book Club

Thursday, March 29

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sharon Galbraith Ryer

of the Hickory Corner

Library will lead a discussion of The

Whistler, by John Grisham.

This book takes the reader on a high-stakes

thrill ride through the darkest corners of the

Sunshine State, from the author hailed as

“the best thriller writer alive.”

Writers’ Group

Thursday, March 8

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Nancy Demme, veteran facilitator and

writer, welcomes you to try your hand at

short fiction, memoir, and/or poetry.

Bring 1-2 pages of your own work to read

and discuss with other writers, or create a

writing based on the following prompt: A

taste that excites you; write about the first

time you encountered it.

MEDICARE COUNSELOR

Special Events

Learn Western

Square Dance

Friday, March 2

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

You will learn the individual square dance

calls required to square dance, taught by

square dance caller Betsy Gotta.

It’s very easy to follow, provides a lot of

fun, and is great entertainment and ex-

tremely social.

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need a

partner.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Friday, March 16

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Come dance a jig or perhaps the twist when

you enjoy our afternoon St. Patrick’s Day

party, featuring entertainment by Stiletto

(Doreen) and The Sax Man (Joey).

This leading duo tours nationally and is one

of the hottest show acts around. Doreen

and Joey deliver a great show with a really

big sound without a really big group.

Sundae Social

Monday, March 26

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for mingling on this festive Monday

between mouthfuls of delicious ice cream.

What better way to start the Spring than to

share laughs, good times, and ice cream

with new and old friends. We’ll be serving

ice cream, root beer floats, and sundaes.

Sponsored by

Vincent DiDonato

Monday, March 5

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Vinnie D is a singer/keyboard player who has

been performing with bands and as a soloist in

this area for decades.

Vinnie started out as an accordion player way

back in the 50s, then switched to Hammond

organ and finally to various keyboards

throughout the years.

Vinnie has an extensive musical repertoire and

can sing many styles, including Tony Bennett,

Bobby Darin, the Delfonics, and the Skyliners,

right up to Bruno Mars.

Vinnie is still performing in various nightclubs

and restaurants in the area.

Other Happenings

Seniors in Transition

Dates:

March 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1

Tuesday Afternoons

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

This 8-week discussion group is for men

and women who are experiencing life-stage

changes and are interested in sharing their

concerns with others in a comfortable and

confidential environment.

Topics include:

• Role of families and expectations of our

children

• Dealing with loss

• Managing life alone; changing marital

status

• Learning to ask for help

• Letting go; acceptance

• Caregiving and the role of the caregiver

• Concerns about children and

grandchildren

• Downsizing; housing options

The group is facilitated by Susan Flaster,

RN, BSN, MPA, CMCN, and Cindy

Kramer, Med, MSW.

Dine Around

This activity will give those who would

like to go to lunch an opportunity to social-

ize and connect with other members.

Friday, March 23

12:30 pm

12 Farms Restaurant

120 North Main Street

Hightstown, NJ

Massage Time

Tuesday, March 6

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Treat yourself to a 10-minute chair mas-

sage, courtesy of Hand & Stone Massage

and Facial Spa. Please arrive 10 minutes

before your scheduled appointment time.

You must sign up at the front desk to

participate in ALL

activities and programs.

Art Project

Thursday, March 22

11:00 am - 12:00 am

Come and make a Spring wreath to take

home.

Instructor

Andrea Casey

Our Deepest Sympathy Is

Extended to the Family and

Friends of

Anthony Fazio

East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center

529 Route 130 North • East Windsor, NJ

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The bowling league is held twice a month.

It’s never too late to join! The cost is

$14.00 a month.

Have you ever considered joining a bowling

league but didn’t actually do it? Here are

some reasons to reconsider and finally join:

the camaraderie, bowling is fun, it’s inex-

pensive, it’s not time consuming, and it’s an

excellent source of low-level exercise. The

league is for all types of bowlers. If you are

interested in learning how to join our

league, call (609) 448-2258.

Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County Surro-

gate, will be here on Tuesday, March 27,

from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. To make an ap-

pointment to see her, call (609) 989-6336.

She can provide you with valuable informa-

tion on living wills, probate, trusts, estates,

guardianship, adoptions, and much more.

Feel free to visit the surrogate website at

www.nj.gov/counties/mercer/officials/

surrogate to learn more about the services

they provide.

Bits and Pieces

Surrogate

Condolence

Donald Abramson

Jacqueline Accardi

Carol Adams

Marie Adams

Rosalie Alexandersen

Reynaldo Alferoff

Yolanda Alferoff

Brunetta Allen

Julianne Altavilla

Bharti Amin

Susan Berke

Elana Berlinger

Nancy Bernstein

Judith Bienstock

George Blanchard

Bud Booth

Norman Bretz

Janice Brown

Madge Brown

Bernadette Bruce

Keta Burrowes

Marvin Capewell

Paul Carrillo

Pauline Mitchell Carter

Judy Clingerman

Bruce Clough

Ticha Cohen

Rose Marie Colletti

Marcy Conti

Louise Cusato

Hemlata Dadlaney

Carl DelliBovi

Laura DelliBovi

Robert Doehner

John Dore

Darlene Duttry

Margaret Eckstein

Ke-Ling Fang

Thomas Feehan

Barry Fisch

Henry Floyd

Lisa Gartner

Annette Georgios

Dora Goldberg

Helen Goubeaud

Genaro Goyzueta

Barbara Gress

Clarence Grover

Albert Grupper

Marvin Gutkin

Arthur Haast

Monica Hamill

Natalie Hartz

Lisa Hermann

Ilene Howden

Jeanne Hunter

Woody Hunter

Marie Jantz

Cheryl Kaplan

Frank Kaplan

Robert Kashman

Millicent Kellner

Bonni Kempler

Susan Kennedy

Rajni Khanna

Young Kim

Virginia Klepper

Harry Lerner

Harvey Lifshitz

Joanna Livne

Gerda Lloyd

Laura Lowrie

Patricia Luce

Marilyn Lydon

Kemin Ma

Karen MacDowell

Alan Maltz

Ashok Mansukhani

Donna Mark

Scott Marshall

Jeanie Matlock

Theresa McClendon

James McGinn

Diane McMahon

Judi Monahan

Connie Moyer

Warren Murray

Maria Narvaez-Jones

Linda Nemiroff

Margaret Olsen

Harold Paul

Eugenio Quiddaoen

Linda Richman

Hector Rodriguez

Rita Rothman

Kathleen Ruccio

Eshrat Saeedi

Subramaniam Santha

Anna Santiago

Rosalie Santosuosso

Deborah Schipmann

Glenn Schon

Hash Shah

Smita Shah

Chandra Shroff

Hsiengieh Sie

Susan Simon

Alan Siskind

Felice Snyder

Sherry Sukienik

Maryann Suto

Paul Szymanski

Lilia Toretta

Nancy Torgersen

Vivien Trichter

Richard Tuliszewski

Helene Uhaze

Fran Walters

Torry Watkins

Cheryl Wilson

Linda Wilson

Mark Wininger

Yu Mei Wu