News from Hunterdon Senior Center

The Hunterdon County Senior Center is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence with a series of monthly lectures and events. These offerings support lifelong learning and socialization. The series includes a presentation titled “George Washington and Morristown New Jersey…Perfect Together!” This discussion will take place at the Senior Center on Friday, June 12, at 11:30. Call by June 8 to register at 908-788-1359.

The Senior Center also continues to offer nutrition and wellness lectures that also include topics like dental hygiene and foot care as you age. Other upcoming programs include:

• Fitness workshops in summer and fall, targeted at posture, strength, mobility, flexibility and fall prevention. Preventing falls and reducing the fear of falling through discussion and exercise helps seniors maintain their independence.
• Instructors will demonstrate classic ballroom dances on Sunday, June 28, 1:30-3 p.m. at Courtyard Luxury Senior Living at 111 W. Main St., Clinton, NJ 08809. To register by June 16, please call the Senior Center at 908-788-1359, or email Kelly at khughes@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Frenchtown residents are also encouraged to check out the county’s Seasoned Years newsletter which provides updates and news as well as helpful county resources for older residents. You can find the newsletter at: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/493/Seasoned-Years-Newsletter.

Residents can also sign up to receive monthly emails from the county Division of Senior, Disability and Veterans’ Services with updates on programs and services. Just call the senior center at 908-788-1359 or email seniorcenter@co.hunterdon.nj.us and request being added to the monthly email list.

Membership to the Senior Center is free; you must be a resident of Hunterdon County and at least 60 years of age. For more information, call 908-788-1359 or check out the website at: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/495/Senior-Center. You can also email Senior Center Supervisor Shalini Mathur at smathur@co.hunterdon.nj.us.