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SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends,
The Distracted Driver "U Drive, U Text, U Pay" campaign, underwritten by
a $6,500 State grant, is part of a statewide initiative to target distracted driving
behaviors, as texting, holding a cell phone, reading, and using other electronic
devices while driving. This initiative was geared to promote responsible opera-
tion of motor vehicles through increased public awareness, education, and enforcement, to help keep
our roadways safer for all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
East Windsor proclaimed April "Alcohol Awareness Month" and recognized the EWRSD
Hightstown High School After Prom Committee, providing a $1,000 check from East Windsor
Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse grant. The After Prom Committee mem-
bers were praised for excellent efforts in providing a safe and substance free environment for young
people in our community on their special prom night.
We proclaimed National Library Week in April, recognizing the Hickory Corner and Twin
Rivers libraries as key centers within our communities, providing valuable access to diverse resources
and a center for activities and meetings. The Mayoral Proclamation encouraged people to support and
rediscover the wealth of resources and services available at these libraries.
Arbor Day provides an appropriate time to promote the Township Memorial Tree Program
offering residents a unique opportunity to provide a living memorial to a deceased relative or friend or
in remembrance or commemoration of a special person, group or event, by the planting of a tree in the
Memorial Tree Grove at the municipal building. The tree, including planting and accompanying iden-
tifying granite marker, can be ordered through the public works department.
The Township proclaimed April 11 Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust,
known internationally as Yom HaShoah. The Mayoral Proclamation recognizes Yom HaShoah, "in
memory of the victims, survivors and their liberators, and in furtherance of the hopes that we, as a
Township and as individual citizens, will strive to overcome prejudice, hatred and indifference
through education, tolerance, vigilance and remembrance."
April, Volunteer Appreciation Month, we recognize the Senior Center Volunteers for
their valuable contributions to the operations of our Center. Thank you!
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: [email protected]
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
Wednesday, May 2
Parry Mansion Tour
New Hope, PA
The Parry Mansion was built in 1784 by
Benjamin Parry, one of New Hope’s foun-
ders. The house has the distinction of
having been occupied by four generations
of Benjamin Parry’s direct descendants.
The line of Parry family ownership ended
in 1966 when Margaret Parry Lang sold
the mansion to the New Hope Historical
Society.
The furnishings of the eleven rooms re-
flect 125 years of decorative changes.
Each room represents a different time pe-
riod during which the Parry family occu-
pied the mansion.
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 2:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 + 50¢ cash for transportation
+ lunch at The Ferry Market
Transportation: Community Bus
Saturday, May 5
Turning Off the Morning News
McCarter Theatre
Princeton, NJ
The smash hit Vanya and Sonia and
Masha and Spike had audiences rolling
with laughter and won the Tony Award
for best play on Broadway. Christopher
Durang returns to McCarter with his latest
cast of eccentric characters, who take us
on a wild ride.
The play follows the plight of two sets of
neighbors—Cliff and Salena have just
moved in; and the family across the street
is at best peculiar, and at worst, stark rav-
ing mad. Turning Off the Morning News
is a black comedy exposing today’s ab-
surd and dangerous world.
Departure time: 7:00 pm
Show time: 8:00 pm
Return time: 10:30 pm
Cost $40.00 + 50¢ cash for transportation
Transportation: Community Bus
TRIPS
Thursday, May 17
Inside Amish Country
Lancaster, PA
Learn all about the customs of the Amish
as you meander across country roads in
the heart of the Amish farmlands during
this guided driving tour of the Amish
countryside. You will see the pristine
Amish farms, one-room schoolhouses,
waterwheels, and farmers working the
fields with their horse-drawn plows. We
will stop at an Amish Quilt and Craft
Shop, right on an Amish farm. You will
have an opportunity to meet the Amish in
person as you browse through a colorful
array of exquisite handmade quilts and
unique country crafts. During the trip we
will also stop at a Farmer’s Market and
the Kitchen Kettle Village.
Enjoy a complete lunch at Good ‘N
Plenty Restaurant. Delicious, authentic
Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is yours to
enjoy!
Departure time: 9:15 am
Return time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $83.00
Transportation: Coach Bus
Saturday, May 19
The Producers
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck
Broadway producer and his mild-
mannered accountant come up with a
scheme to produce the most notorious flop
in history, thereby bilking their backers
(all "little old ladies") out of millions of
dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the
show is a smash hit!
The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo
Bloom as they maneuver their way feck-
lessly through finding a show, hiring a di-
rector, raising the money, and finally going
to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in
broad comic construction. At the core of
the insanely funny adventure is a poignant
emotional journey of two very different
men who become friends.
Departure time: 6:30 pm
Show time: 8:00 pm
Return time: 11:00 pm
Cost: $50.00
Transportation: School Bus
TRIPS
Tuesday, May 29
Jerry Blavat Presents
Pop, Doo-Wop,
and Rock ‘n Roll,
Featuring Frankie
Avalon and The Vogues
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Frankie is the 1950s icon well-known for
his role as the fun-loving teen in the
“Beach Party” movies. One of the most
talented members of the “Philadelphia
school” of rock ‘n rollers, his music in-
cludes great number one hits such as
Venus and Why, along with many other
chart toppers.
The Vogues created a sound. It was a
fresh, original blend of vocal harmony
that left an indelible mark in the world of
pop music. Their outstanding talent, styl-
ish delivery, and great choice of material,
coupled with their vital, poised perform-
ance, makes the group one of the world’s
top nostalgia acts.
Departure time: 11:00 am
Show time: 1:30 pm
Return time: 5:00 pm
Cost: 50¢ cash for transportation
Transportation: Community Bus
Rain or Shine
There is a lot of walking on this trip.
Thursday, May 31
Make-A-Wish Foundation
of New Jersey Tour
Monroe, NJ
Each day, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of
New Jersey grants the wish of a child di-
agnosed with a critical medical condition.
This serves to help strengthen and em-
power children battling critical illnesses.
We will be met by Mariam Salih, a coordi-
nator who will explain the four steps in the
process of granting wishes. Each step
builds upon the next to delight “wish kids”
and their families.
Departure time: 10:15 am
Return time: 3:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 + lunch at Baker's American
Bar & Grille in Monroe + 50¢ cash for
transportation
Transportation: Community Bus
Medical Screenings
Vision Screening
Thursday, May 10
9:00 am - 11:00 am
If you are 65 years or older, the American
Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) rec-
ommends complete eye exams every one
to two years. Some diseases like glau-
coma and cataracts may not show any
early symptoms and progress so gradually
that they may get identified only when it
is a bit too late. Dr. Christine Ibrahim
will perform a basic eye examination and
look for cataracts and some pupillary ab-
normalities.
Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, May 2
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.
Memory Screening
Thursday, May 3
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Forgetfulness is a common complaint
among older adults. Memory lapses can be
frustrating, but most of the time they aren’t
a cause for concern. Come and find out if
you are experiencing a true memory loss.
Health educators will administer the Mini-
Mental State Examination (MMSE). The
screening can show signs of cognitive im-
pairment and whether a formal assessment
is needed to determine the extent of your
deficits.
Administrator
Shirley Roberts, RN
Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital Hamilton
Presentations
How to Prepare for End of Life
Thursday, May 24
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Learn what a prearrangement conference
is and the benefits of making your ar-
rangements in advance at a time that is far
less stressful. There are many different
options that are available to you, and the
conference gives you an opportunity to
help you choose what is right for you and
your family.
Presenter
Richard Zimmer
Barlow & Zimmer Funeral Home
Sepsis: When an Infection Becomes
Life Threatening
Friday, May 4
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Anyone can develop sepsis—a potentially
life-threatening complication due to an
infection that can damage organs, causing
them to fail. But it is most common and
dangerous in older adults or those with
weakened immune systems.
Join Craig Gronczewski, MD, board certi-
fied in emergency medicine and Chair of
the Center of Emergency Care at Prince-
ton Medical Center, as he discusses the
signs and symptoms, who’s at risk, septic
shock and how to prevent and treat sepsis.
Heart Disease and Stroke: Am I at Risk?
Tuesday, May 8
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk
of having a stroke or heart attack. Learn the
risk factors, signs and symptoms, and the
importance of immediate care.
Presenter
Connie Moceri, RN, BSN
Stroke Coordinator
Sound Journey
Friday, May 18
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Revitalize your body and balance your en-
ergy with breath, dance, and healing sound.
Release tension and deepen inner joy in a
playful and freeing way.
The musical journey begins as we dance to
the rhythms of Africa and Native America.
Next, we flow to the melodies of the East
and breathe in color and sound while medi-
tating in Tibet.
Presenter
Shelly Botwinick, MA, Holistic Educator
Tone Colors Sound Wellness
Presentations Coping with Chronic Disease
Wednesday, May 9
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This presentation will provide informa-
tion on various chronic diseases and how
to cope with having a chronic condition.
Presenter
Vinny Smith, Health Educator
Horizon BCBS of NJ
3 Reasons Why You Should NEVER
Buy an Annuity and 3 Real-Life
Scenarios When You Should
Thursday, May 17
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Everyone seems to have an opinion about
whether you should own an annuity. Ei-
ther it's the worst idea ever, or it's the only
thing that will protect you from going
broke. What if the answer is somewhere
in between? This session will cover cer-
tain scenarios where you should NEVER
own or buy an annuity and a few scenar-
ios where it might be appropriate.
Presenter
Victor J. Medina
Certified Financial Planner and
Retirement Income Certified Professional
New Concepts in Weight Control—
Energy Density
Tuesday, May 15
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Maintaining a healthy weight may protect us
from chronic disease and lengthen our lives.
Come learn about an efficient, easy weight
management concept called energy density.
Energy density is the amount of energy (or
calories) contained in a particular weight of
food. A high-energy-dense food has a large
amount of energy for a given weight, while a
low-energy-dense food will contain far less
energy for the same weight.
Presenter
Michelle F. Brill, MPH
A New Approach to Vitamins
Tuesday, May 1
10:30 am - 11:30 am
There is something we can do to fill in the
nutritional gaps in our diets. High-quality
vitamins are available, but not knowing ex-
actly what to take can be a challenge.
We’ll discuss the effects of lifestyle, health
issues, and medications that may strip your
body of nutrients. There is no “one size fits
all” vitamin program to suit our needs.
Presenter
Al Patel, RPh, MS, CCP, CALA, LNHA
Presentations
The Top 12 Mistakes You Are Making
with Your Photo
Monday, May 21
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Find out if you are harming your precious
images and what you can do to protect
your memories.
Rhoda will provide steps to rectify those
mistakes, which will teach you the steps
to “save your story.”
Learn:
-The value of preserving the story behind
the photo
-How to store both print and digital
images correctly
-What a Digital Photo Hub is
-The difference between cloud storage
and a backup strategy
-Suggested tools to help you
Presenter
Rhoda Gordon
Come meet Rhoda Gordon, a certified
personal photo organizer and the founder
of Sunflower Photo Solutions, and learn
the ins and outs of organizing and pre-
serving your photos.
Phone Captioning Service
Monday, May 7
10:30 am - 11:30 am
ClearCaptions is a FREE phone captioning
service. ClearCaptions enables anyone with
hearing loss to communicate easier with the
most advanced captioning phone system
available.
Similar to captioned television, ClearCap-
tions allows the individual to read real-time
written call captions of what callers say on
their revolutionary home phone, mobile de-
vice, or computer. It is paid through a fund
administered by the Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC) for anyone hard of
hearing or with any form of hearing loss.
The FCC is committed to providing equal
communications to people with recognized
hearing loss, to fulfill the mandate of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Presenter
BJ Thomas
ADA Specialist
ClearCaptions
Presentations Yoga in Physical Therapy for
Women's and Men's Health
Friday, May 4
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Did you know that the way you breathe
affects the ability to control your bladder
and bowel? Did you know that yoga can
help strengthen and relax your inner core,
diaphragm, and pelvic floor muscles? To
learn more, join Marzena for this special
presentation.
Presenter
Marzena Bard, PTA, CYT
Connect Physical Therapy
Understanding Fibromyalgia
Tuesday, May 22
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Dr. Abdelquader will take a holistic ap-
proach to understanding chronic pain and
fatigue. He will emphasize the effects of
chronic muscular pain, fatigue, and de-
pression on the body. Participants will
have a better grasp of why they suffer
from these symptoms and hear a discus-
sion of alternative treatments available.
Presenter
Hammad Abdelquader, MD
Change Your Mind, Change Your Body
Wednesday, May 16
10:30 am - 11:30 am
When we experience stress and anxiety in
our everyday life, our body reacts by releas-
ing certain biochemical substances into the
bloodstream that have the potential to create
illness. In order to counter this biochemical
imbalance and resultant disease processes, it
is important to reestablish the continuous
flow of life force energy through your
Chakra system.
We are made up of energy and are housed
with energy wheels—the Chakras and the
parts of the body they relate to. Find out the
importance of keeping them balanced and
what happens to the body when they are out
of balance. Learn how stress impacts your
energetic field and what you can do about it.
Five lucky people (via raffle) will receive a
free biofeedback scan.
Presenter
Makiko Suzuki Fliss, MBA, MSc, PhD
American Made, from Burgers to Mark Twain
Monday, May 7
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What makes something American? To explore this concept, it’s important to look at ar-
tifacts and cultural productions of all kinds to see what is American about them. From
paintings of the American landscape to modern dance, from Huck Finn to consumer
habits, from the Constitution to soap operas, from comic strips to jeans, from fast food
to Walt Whitman, from rock and roll to rap—participants will discover what these
things share through a dynamic discussion.
Presenter
Michael Rockland, PhD
Professor, Author, and Lecturer
Early in his career, Michael Rockland was in diplomacy as cultural attaché at several
American embassies abroad. Transitioning to academia after his time with the embas-
sies, he was a Dean at Rutgers University. He then founded the American Studies De-
partment and went on to be awarded major prizes in teaching and lecturing. Michael is
the author of fourteen books, many award-winning, and has a few more on the horizon.
He’s also a regular contributor to New Jersey Monthly.
Lecture
Programs Dixon Chibanda: Why I
Train Grandmothers to
Treat Depression
Tuesday, May 29
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Dixon Chibanda is one of twelve psychiatrists in
Zimbabwe—for a population of more than 16 mil-
lion. Realizing that his country would never be
able to scale traditional methods of treating those
with mental health issues, Chibanda helped to de-
velop a beautiful solution powered by a limitless
resource: grandmothers. In this extraordinary, in-
spirational talk, learn more about the friendship
bench program, which trains grandmothers in evi-
dence-based talk therapy and brings care and hope
to those in need.
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
and Caryl Schienvar.
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, May 15, 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 more.
Book Club
Thursday, May 31
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sharon Galbraith Ryer
of the Hickory Corner
Library will lead a discus-
sion of Carnegie's Maid,
by Marie Benedict.
Clara Kelley is not who they think she is.
She's not the experienced Irish maid who
was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's
grandest households. She's a poor farmer's
daughter with nowhere to go and nothing in
her pockets. But the other woman with the
same name has vanished, and pretending to
be her just might get Clara some money to
send back home.
Writers’ Group
Thursday, May 24
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:
"Pick a person, then ask yourself: What is
the hardest choice this person has ever had
to make?"
MEDICARE COUNSELOR
Other Happenings
Tom Pizzi
Monday, May 14
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tom is high-energy entertainment at every
level…personality, class, and nonstop
showmanship. He is a polished, top-notch,
quality class act. He brings a spontaneous
sense of humor and great personality to his
performances. With many successful years
of experience in the entertainment industry,
Tom has put major emphasis on bringing the
“show” back to show business.
He is able to captivate an audience with his
dead-on impressions and impersonations of
some of the biggest names in show business,
such as the Rat Pack Greats, Engelbert
Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley,
Louie Prima, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder,
Lionel Richie, and much more.
Edible and Medicinal Garden Weeds
Thursday, May 10
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of edible and me-
dicinal weeds. Summer heat brings forth
abundant weeds in our cultivated area—
gardens, lawns, and path edges.
We'll discuss plant identification and re-
sources. We'll also cover safe and opti-
mal harvesting for great-tasting, nutrient-
dense wild foods and applicable home
remedies.
Presenter
Rachel Mackow
Wild Ridge Plants, LLC
Growers and Stewards of Native Plants
You must sign up at the front desk to
participate in ALL
activities and programs.
The Senior Center will be closed
on Monday, May 28,
in honor of Memorial Day.
This activity will give those who would
like to go to lunch an opportunity to so-
cialize and connect with other members.
Friday, May 18
12:30 pm
Flaming Grill and Supreme Buffet
1051 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Hamilton, NJ
Walking Club
Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday
8:30 am - 9:15 am
(1½ miles)
Tired of walking alone?
Looking for a new way to
motivate yourself and others
to get moving? Join the Walking Club and
meet other active walkers.
If done regularly, walking can reduce the risk
of heart disease and cancer, lower total cho-
lesterol, raise healthy HDL cholesterol, and
lower blood pressure. It can help maintain
healthy bones and muscles, stabilize blood
sugar, improve immunity, and relieve some of
the stress in your life.
Please register at the front desk.
Diane Gerofsky, the Mercer County Surro-
gate, will be here on Tuesday, May 22, from
9:30 am to 11:30 am. To make an appoint-
ment to see her, call (609) 989-6336. She
can provide you with valuable information
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
Dine Around
Phyllis Acadia
Marv Allan
Gloria Andrews
Rafael Andujar
Victoria Anyosa
Evelyn Artis
Chandra Baddi
Patricia Baney
Francesca Beahan
Joseph Beaumont
Fran Benick
Leah Brodie
Joel Brodsky
Louis Carlomagno
Vincent Carnevale
James Chang
Yi-ling Chiang
Jerry Citron
Faye Claus
James Cole
Walter Combs
Jonathon Cox
Joan Cutler
Ingrid Davis
Rosalinda Del Castillo
Patricia Dino
Mary Jane Docherty
Jan Edelstein
Linda Edenfield
David Elliott
Gary Falitz
William Fan
Daylinda Faustino
Nasim Fort
Galina Furman
Judy Gelles
Marie Gerland
Horst Gerner
Linda Glaeberman
Lynne Gossett
Maitland Griper
Carol Groendyke
Barbara Harrington
Frank Hennessy
Kathleen Herbert
Michael Herlihy
Peter Horne
Barbara Jacobi
Jerri James
Ondina Jeffers
Janice Justice
Valerie Kearns
Mohammed Khan
Elsa Klein
Norma Kradelman
Rita Kraft
Kris Krishnan
Meenakshi Krishnan
Spencer Lai
Freda Lane
Joan Lee-You
John Lodge
Mary Manus
Rita Marcus
Helene Marnell
Kathleen Marrone
Randye McBride
Paul McGonigle
Ira Mechlin
Chanda Mehta
Alan Melgood
Patrick Monahan
Sharon Montag
Geraldine Morganti
Dick Ng
Sue Niederer
Josephine O'Brien
Barbara O'Connor
Navnit Patel
Eileen Peters
Alan Puleio
Kalyanasundaram Ramachandran
Eugenia Reynolds
Allan Rim
Beverly Robertson
Joseph Rolo
Maria Rolo
Joseph Rosen
Grace Rosenberger
Ellen Rosensweig
Sandra Ross
Andrea Santos
Vijay Sawant
Carolina Saxena
Asgher Shakir
Mahendra Sheth
Devinder Singh
Donald Sprague
Ellen Steinberg
Maria Sterns
Sheila Stumberger
Katherine Tammaro
Elsie Toon
Jennifer Torres
Ann Vallaster
Linda Varan
Vilma Vega
Livia Villamil
Eunice Vitiello
Barry Vogel
Charles Volpe
Catherine Weber
Judith Wischik
Beatrice Xenos
Mary Yarborough
Barbara Zar
Lawrence Zisman
Wei-Xiong Zou
