MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the evergreens were flying at the Maplewood Senior Center for its first-ever wreath-making class. It was a perfect day to deck the halls as seniors got a step-by-step tutorial on creating a beautiful wreath for their own homes or for gifting. Holly berries, pine cones and greenery were […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey will commemorate the silver anniversary of the South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation House, a 65-unit senior living community in South Orange on Monday, Dec. 11. The special event, open to the public, will take place during the South Orange Board of Trustees […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friday, Nov. 17, marked the first ever Friendsgiving celebration at the Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett Ave. “We wanted to celebrate with our seniors before they gather with their families to celebrate Thanksgiving,” Melissa Mancuso, Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs for the township, said. “We are grateful for our seniors, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional theater in residence at Kean University in Union, recently announced its second playwriting residency for senior citizens, funded by the Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement. Based in West Orange, the Wallerstein Foundation’s primary mission is to support qualifying not-for-profit organizations that assist elderly individuals to remain […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior living community in South Orange, is expanding its residential offerings with the addition of luxury one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for adults ages 62 and older. Applications are being accepted now for the 12 units, which are slated to open in mid-December. Applications are available […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation held a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Maplewood Senior Center on Oct. 31. Approximately fifty participants were entertained by a magician, karaoke, DJ and a costume contest with prizes. This November, the Recreation Department will host additional events at the senior center. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., the […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Have you wondered if you made good investment decisions to retire comfortably? The Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is offering a program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. on “Smart Investing for Retirement” that will answer this important question. Mark Cortazzo and Nick Spagnoletti, partners at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The last day for senior citizens to complete the West Orange senior survey is Tuesday, Oct. 31, when the results of the survey will be sent to Montclair State University to be analyzed by the Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services. The survey is designed to learn […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation is hosting its first-ever senior Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnett Ave. Activities include lunch, refreshments, music, magic and a Halloween costume contest with prizes. Come for the cider, stay for the friendships! This is a free […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, has counselors available to answer questions and offer guidance. SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, objective, confidential help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about […]