Mailing Address & Program
Information
Jewish Federation of Greater
MetroWest NJ
901 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-929-3193
APRIL 2015
MONDAY
See back for more information
TUESDAY
Calendar Key
Tech Support Tuesdays: 2-5. Walk-in service at the Main Library for
technical questions about computers and other devices. Bring your
device with you.
JCC = Jewish Community
Center of MetroWest, 901
Route 10 East, Whippany,
(973) 428-9300
Support Group for heart disease patients or caregivers, 4th Sunday of every
month at Gagnon Cardiovascular.
4900 X210.
LH = Lake Hiawatha
Branch Library, 68 Nokomis
Road, (973) 335-0952
6 Line Dancing for Seniors @ 7
SC, 1:30 –2:30
ML = Main Library, 449
Halsey Road, (973) 8875150.
PAL = Police Athletic
League, 33 Baldwin Road,
just south of Rte. 46,
(973) 335-0555
RSVP = The volunteer
program for people age
55+. (973) 784-4900, ext.
202 for more information.
SC = Senior Center, 1130
Knoll Road, (973) 263-7351
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
@ ML, 10-11
WEDNESDAY
1
2
Healthy Bones @ SC, 1- 2:30
Healthy Bones @ ML, 10-11:15
Line Dancing for Seniors
@ SC, 1:30 –2:30
14 Gentle Yoga for
Seniors @ ML, 10-11
Please note, schedule
subject to change.
3 Blood Pressure
Screening
@ Parsippany Shop Rite, 12-3
Mah Jong @ ML, 2-4
8
9
10
Healthy Bones @ ML, 10-11:15
Healthy Bones @ SC, 1- 2:30
Walking Club @ PAL,11-12
Mah Jong @ ML, 2-4
15
16
Healthy Bones @ SC, 1- 2:30
Healthy Bones @ ML, 10-11:15
17
Mah Jong @ ML, 2-4
Four Decades Of American
Music @ ML, 1-2:30
preregistration required
Walking Club @ PAL,11-12
20
21
22
23
24
Line Dancing for Seniors
@ SC, 1:30 –2:30
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
@ ML, 10-11
Healthy Bones @ SC, 1- 2:30
Healthy Bones @ ML, 10-11:15
Walking Club @ PAL,11-12
Mah Jong @ ML, 2-4
Four Decades Of American
Music @ ML, 1-2:30
preregistration required
VMC = Friendship at Heart
Program including: Phone
Buddies, Friendly Visitor and
Telephone Reassurance
ALL residents
age 60+ are
welcome to
participate!
FRIDAY
Walking Club @ PAL,11-12
Trout Fishing Lecture @
ML, 7-8:15
13
THURSDAY
Successful Gardening Lecture
@ LH, 7-8:30
27
28
29
30
Line Dancing for
Seniors @ SC, 1:30 –2:30
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
@ ML, 10-11
Healthy Bones @ SC, 1- 2:30
Healthy Bones @ ML, 10-11:15
Walking Club @ PAL,11-12
Mah Jong @ ML, 2-4
Lake Hiawatha Laughter
Club @ LH, 7-7:45
The Soul Groove Band @
ML, 7-8:15 registration required
Volunteer opportunity: Friendship at
Heart: Friendly Visitor, Telephone
Reassurance & Phone Buddies. For more
information, call (973) 784-4900 X210.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Project Healthy Bones: A NORWESCAP/RSVP program. This low impact exercise program is designed for men and women diagnosed with or are at the risk of
osteoporosis. There are two classes available. One meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:30PM at the Senior Center and the other meets on Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30 at the Main Library
(Halsey Rd.). There is a suggested donation for the series. For more information or to register, contact Stan Gabay, 973-784-4900 ext.202, or email [email protected].
FREE Walking Club For Seniors: The club meets every Thursday at the PAL Building located at 33 Baldwin Rd. from 11 - 12. FREE FOR ALL PARSIPPANY RESIDENTS!
NEW WALKERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Volunteer leaders also wanted. Contact Stan Gabay @ 973-784-4900 ext. 202, or email [email protected].
Line Dancing for Seniors: Mondays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Senior Center. Instructor: Joyce Cimera, 973-402-3332. Fee $3.00 per class
ALL AGED RESIDENTS: Volunteer to be a Friendly Visitor or make Telephone Reassurance calls for shut-ins. (973) 784-4900 X202.
Lifelong Employment: Thinking about going back to work? Call 973-929-3197 for fee information and to schedule an appointment with a JVS Employment Counselor.
OTHER EVENTS:
Programs at the Main Library:
Contact Senior Librarian Vera Borum at 973-887-5150, ext. 212 or [email protected] for details and registration. (insufficient registration for special Library
programs may result in cancellation)
Tuesdays, 10 - 11: Gentle Yoga for Seniors. Join instructor Ann Hirsh at the library. Poses may be done seated. Fee $3.00 per class.
Thursdays, 2 - 4:30: Open Mah Jong at the Main Library, Group Study Room 2.
Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30: Tech Thursdays. A walk-in service for anyone with a technical question about computers or any other devices. Bring your device with you.
Thursdays, 10 - 11:15: Healthy Bones (see description above)
Four Decades of American Music: 1920-1960. A "Live Well, Age Smart Subscription Series" Program. Learn about the history and sounds of music in both new and familiar eras.
Presented by Dr. Robert Butts, a professor, composer, and conductor of the Baroque Orchestra of NJ. Preregister by April 15 at the reference desk at any library location or call 973-887-5150
ext. 109. Fee: $25 for the 4 week program - April 17, April 24, May 1 and May 8.
 Friday, April 17, 1-2;30: The 1920's (Kern, Copland, Weil, Armstrong, and Jolson)
 Friday, April 24, 1-2:30: The 1930's (Rogers, Hart, Porter, Fitzgerald, Holiday, Big Swing)
Tuesday, April 7, 7-8:15, Introduction to Trout Fishing. Glen Zweek, President of the North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will present on fly fishing, techniques, equipment, and give
demonstrations. Individuals 10+ years old are encouraged to attend and bring their equipment. Preregister by Mon., April 6 at www.parsippanylibrary.org or call 973-887-5150 ext. 209.
Thursday, April 30, 7-8:15: The Soul Groove Band. Registration required.
Programs at Lake Hiawatha Hiawatha Library: Register for programs at www.parsippanylibrary.org or (973) 335-0962.
Thursday, April 23, 7-8:30: Avoiding Gardening Bloopers...Know the 3 R's of Successful Gardening: Right Plant, Right Place, Right Effect. Gail Di Domenico, Master Gardener will
present on soil pH and conditions, light exposure, plant and tree characteristics. Preregister by Wednesday, April 22.
Monday, April 27, 7:7:45: "Lake Hiawatha Laughter Club" Pradep Nair, Happiness Consultant will provide laughter and breathing exercises that are fun, relaxing, and guaranteed to reduce
stress and raise your happiness quota! Preregister by April 25.
MEDICAL SCREENINGS: Contact either Gwendolyn Rippey or Nisha Mehta at 973-971-7215 for more details about the following program:
Friday, April 5, 12-3: Blood Pressure screening. Learn your numbers & reduce your risks @ Parsippany Shop Rite.