MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation will host its 40th annual senior picnic at the Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Ave. in Maplewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon. The afternoon will include lunch, treats, entertainment and games, as well as access to the pool. South Orange and Maplewood residents can purchase tickets online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/community/program […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill will hold a senior safety seminar on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 103 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. Topics will include scams and fraud, home and personal security, pedestrian and driver safety, and more, including a question-and-answer session. This event is open to the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Pleasantdale Seniors is starting its 41st year on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The group’s meetings are held at the United Presbyterian Church, 20 Old Indian Road in West Orange, at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June. The church has parking and handicapped access. New members […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange senior citizen survey, created with the assistance of Montclair State University, is now complete and the township is looking for residents to take the survey and help make West Orange more senior-friendly. This survey is an anonymous needs assessment that gives residents 55 years and older the opportunity […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thursday, Aug. 3, marked the first of what is destined to become an annual trip for Maplewood and South Orange seniors on the Spirit of New Jersey Cruise. The group of sightseers met at DeHart Community Center in Maplewood to begin the adventure aboard a bus to the ship […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY House, a nonprofit organization that enables adults with learning and developmental disabilities to lead independent lives, received a grant of $193,388 from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey for its aging in place initiative. This new grant will help strengthen, expand and integrate services and supports for older adults with […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange’s senior classic cards are now making their way into neighboring Maplewood, with SOMA Two Towns for All Ages offering the program that provides special discounts and offers to area seniors. Participating business owners determine which discounts seniors can receive. “We’ve had a great response,” Cathy Rowe, the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Recreation Department is again sponsoring SeniorStudio, a free, studio painting program specifically designed for township residents ages 60 and older with no previous art experience. Registration is now open for the fall semester. Since space is limited, interested students are encouraged to register soon, either in-person at DeHart Community Center […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Music group America’s Sweethearts performed favorites from the World War II era poolside at the Ginny Duenkel Pool in West Orange on July 16. In this program for seniors, the performers styled their hair and clothing after the 1940s and brought smiles to the faces of all seniors present. Photos Courtesy […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The successful South Orange Classic Card program is expanding into Maplewood, thanks to the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages initiative. This free card for residents ages 65 and older offers discounts at local restaurants and businesses. Participating businesses will decide on a discount or other special offer for […]