Feb. Activities at Senior Wellness Center in Basking Ridge
Valentine's Day party, "Keeping Your Mind Sharp," "Pool Sharks" every day.
The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services has announced its February program schedule, including the schedule for the Senior Wellness Center in Basking Ridge, which serves the Somerset Hills.
Among the highlight's for this month are a Valentine's Day celebration with live entertainment on Feb. 10, and this Wednesday's sampling of some heart-healthy Mediterranean foods. The center had held a Valentine's Day event with a jazz musician last February.
All February birthdays, even Leap Year birthdays, will be celebrated on Feb. 29.
All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Please call for lunch reservations by 11 a.m. the day before wishing to attend.
For more information, contact the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Road in Basking Ridge. The phone number is 908-204-3435.
The center is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bridge — Every Tuesday, 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
Computer Lab — daily, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., call for availability.
Computers for visually impaired — Every Tuesday, 10:30 to noon, call for availability.
Healthy Bones — (Upper and lower body exercises), every Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Mahjong — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pool Sharks – Pool Table Available Daily, 10:00 a.m. -3:00 pm (Call for Availability)
Senior Flex Class — (Upper and lower body exercise), every Monday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. (No class Feb. 13 or 20. Rescheduled dates are Feb. 14 and 21.)
Feb. 1 — “Mediterranean Day” — Taste and learn about Mediterranean favorites like hummus & taboulleh salad, 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 3 and 24 — Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 — Free blood pressure screenings by Laura Cummings, RN, BSN, Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 — “There’s No Place Like Home” by Helen Vasko, 10:45 a.m. (Photos of childhood and present homes welcomed for the presentation.)
Feb. 8 — “Improving & Protecting Your Oral Health” — Dr. Mohammed S. Erakat, Warren Oral Surgery Center, 10:45 a.m., rescheduled from Dec. 13.
Feb. 10 — Valentine’s Day Party featuring Live Entertainment by Leonardo," 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 13 — Center closed.
Feb. 15 — Mind your Mind: reasoning exercises, 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 17 — “Medicare Fraud & Abuse Prevention” by Tunde Akinrolabu, outreach specialist, Senior Medicare Patrol, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 20 —Center closed
Feb. 22 — “Keeping Your Mind Sharp,” by Cynthia Kusorgbor, MPH, CHES, Health Educator/Risk Communicator, Somerset County Department of Health, 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 28 — Game Day: Play Wii, bean bag toss and other games, 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 29 — Learn about the origin and meaning of Leap Year, 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 29 —Celebrate All February birthdays, 12:15 pm