Alice Fleming                                                                                Minibus

732-632-8524 732-632-8525

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.                                             9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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                   Metuchen Senior Citizen Newsletter – July 2008

Trip

          A trip to the Resorts casino is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, leaving from the First Aid Squad at 9:00 a.m. and returning at approximately 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $20 per person and includes a return of $19 in slot cash.  Reservations for Metuchen residents will begin on Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m.; all others may reserve at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3.

New Tai Chi Classes

          A new 7-week session of Tai Chi for Arthritis will begin on Tuesday, July 1.  Beginners will meet from 102:15-1:15 p.m.  An intermediate class will be held from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  All participants, whether beginner or advanced, must register by calling 732-632-8524.  PLEASE NOTE:  Classes will not meet on July 8 and July 22.

A new 8-week session of Qigong and Tai Chi will begin on Friday, July 11.  Postures will focus on the heart and lungs, which are most active and most vulnerable during the summer months.  Classes will be held on Fridays from 10:30-11:20 a.m.  Intermediate Tai Chi classes will be held from 11:35 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.  All participants, whether beginner or advanced, must register by calling 732-632-8524.

ESL Class Change

          There will be no ESL (English as a Second Language) classes in July and August.

Blood Pressure Screening

          A blood pressure screening will be offered on Thursday, July 3 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  There is no charge for this service, and appointments are not necessary.

Center Closing

          The Center will be closed on Friday, July 4.  Reservations for minibus service on Monday, July 7 must be made by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3.

Knit and Crochet

          The knit and crochet group will meet on Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m.  This group makes handcrafted items for donation to area hospitals and social service agencies.

Video Movie

          The video movie Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, will be shown on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Mobile Post Office

          The postal truck will be at the Center on Wednesday, July 23 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.  Complete mailing services are available.

Wellness Clinic

          The Visiting Nurse will be at the Center on Thursday, July 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide wellness counseling.  This is an opportunity to meet privately will a nurse to discuss any health concerns.  Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling 732-632-8524.

Photo IDs

          Metuchen residents aged 60 and over may have their pictures taken for senior citizen identification cards on Friday, July 25 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.   There is no charge for this service.

Shopping Trips

          The following shopping trips are scheduled:

          Menlo Park Mall OR Target:  Monday, July 7 and Monday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m.

          Shoprite:  Monday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m.

          Reservations are required for shopping trips and may be made by calling 732-632-8255.

Property Tax “Freeze”

Homeowners aged 65 and over may qualify for the Property Tax Reimbursement Program if their incomes do not exceed the following: for a single person, $43,693 in 2006 and $45,135 in 2007; for a married couple, $53,576 in 2006 and $55,344 in 2007.  Upon application, property taxes are “frozen” in the base year, and the property tax increase in the ensuing years is refunded.  The deadline for application has been extended to August 15.

Changes to Parking Regulations

Thanks to the efforts of John Gazda, Bob Flaherty and Bob Collins, the Parking Authority has made the following changes to parking regulations at the Center: The First two rows of the Center lot are now available to seniors only.  Temporary parking passes are still required.  These are issued in the Center office and must be returned when leaving the Center.  If the first two rows are filled and there are available spaces in the other rows, these may be used (with a parking pass) after 11:30 a.m.  Parking in the Megumi parking lot (to the left of the restaurant) is available until 10:30 a.m. only and does not require a parking pass.  Seniors may not park in any other commuter lot.  If there are no available spaces in the Center lot, metered parking must be used.