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RIDGE OAK, INC. 150 MANCHESTER DRIVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
908/221-0266
FAX: 908/221-0042
www.ridgeoak.org
May is Older Americans Month
The 2015 Older Americans Month
theme is Get into the Act.
History of Older Americans Month
When Older Americans Month was
established in 1963, only 17 million
living Americans had reached their 65th
birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few
programs to meet their needs. Interest in
older Americans and their concerns was
growing. A meeting in April 1963
between President John F. Kennedy and
members of the National
Council of Senior
Citizens led to designating May as “Senior
Citizens Month,” the
prelude to “Older
Americans Month.”
Historically, Older Americans Month
has been a time to acknowledge the
contributions of past and current older
persons to our country, in particular
those who defended our country. Every
President since Kennedy has issued a
formal proclamation during or before the
month of May asking that the entire
nation pays tribute in some way to older
persons in their communities.
Office Closed
The office will be closed
on Monday, May 25th
for Memorial Day.
“There is nothing wrong
with America that cannot
be cured by what is right
Bill Clinton
with America.”
Memorial Day was originally called
Decoration Day and was initiated to
honor the soldiers for the Union and
Confederate armies who died during the
American Civil War. Celebrations
honoring Civil War heroes started the
year after the war ended. The establishment of a public holiday was meant to
unify the celebration as a national day
of remembrance instead of a holiday
celebrated separately by the Union and
Confederate states. By the late 19th
century, the holiday became known as
Memorial Day and was expanded to
include the deceased veterans of all the
wars fought by American forces. In 1971,
Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
New Boilers are Coming
Villages 1, 2, 3, and 4
will be getting new
domestic hot water
and boilers systems.
This work will be done between May
and September when the heat is shut
down. Please be attentive to workers in
and around your village, parking along
the road may be limited during work
hours and water shut downs will be
necessary. Stay tuned to voice mail
messages and postings as this project
gets underway.
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Bug Buzz
Stink Bugs (round shape with gray
coloring) cannot be sprayed. They are
not harmful to humans or pets. They
like the warm sun and will often be
found on a window or door especially as
the weather changes. Pick them up with
a vacuum or a tissue and toss them. Do
not squeeze them or they will “stink”.
Box Elder Bugs (long and narrow with
an orange spec on their back) can be
sprayed with a specific chemical. However, they are slow moving and are not
harmful to humans or animals. They too
like the warm sun especially as the
weather changes. Toss or vacuum them.
If you have Bed Bugs you will see their
“waste” on sheets and in the folds of your
mattress. It looks like black
mold. Bed bugs bite
humans and they spread
quickly. DO NOT SPRAY
if you think you have
bed bugs. Call the
Ridge Oak office
immediately and we will do an
inspection. Special care needs to be
taken to properly eradicate this pest.
Bees and wasps are common on our
property. They like the nooks and
crannies of buildings, vents and air
conditioning sleeves. They even build
nests in the mulch. If you see an active
hive, call the office and we will take care
of it. We usually wait until the cooler
hours of the day when the hive is not
very active to remove it.
Planting Points
3 simple things to remember:
• Fruits and/or vegetables can NEVER
be grown in pots or in hanging pots/ bags
in and around buildings.
• Do not plant perennials
in the ground. If not
properly cared for, they
interfere with lawn
maintenance or
attract animals and
we will remove
them.
• Select deer resistant annuals to plant
in pots for your patio. Snap dragons,
pansies, flowering vinca, geraniums,
petunia, new guinea impatiens and
porchulaca are just a few that the deer
will avoid.
Kentucky Derby
The 141st running of the $2 million
Kentucky Derby will be on Saturday,
May 2nd. Each year 20 horses have the
once in a lifetime chance to run in the
Kentucky Derby, the greatest two
minutes in the history of sports!
To earn a spot in
the starting gate,
they must travel
along the Road
to the Kentucky
Derby, a series of
35 designated
races at tracks across the country and
around the world. Points are awarded to
the top four finishers in each race. The
20 horses with the most points will earn
a spot in the starting gate on the first
Saturday in May.
We’re Still Sweetening
the Pot
We had such a great response to our
meal raffles in April we are going to
continue the fun in May. Julia Twomey,
Andres Jambrina and Joe Sidoti won (so
far) in April. Check out the three dates
we have selected in our May Meal notes
from Jill! You have to be in attendance
at the meal to be entered into the raffle.
Prizes are so SWEET!
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May,
commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862
victory over France at the Battle of
Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War
(1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday
in Mexico, in the United States Cinco
de Mayo has evolved into a celebration
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of Mexican culture and heritage,
particularly in areas with large MexicanAmerican populations. Cinco de Mayo
traditions include parades, mariachi
music performances and street festivals
in cities and towns across Mexico and
the United States.
Charter Day
Join your friends and neighbors for a
fun-filled day in downtown Basking
Ridge on Saturday, May 16th, to
celebrate our community. Enjoy food,
shopping and entertainment. Activities
are ongoing all day, followed by a family
dinner and free concert in the evening.
The celebration starts at 11 am. The
Ridge Oak staff and residents “man” a
table at the event selling raffle tickets for
the 2015 Bazaar. If the weather is good,
take a walk to town and enjoy the
people, food and music.
Get Out and Vote
The Primary Election will be held on
Tuesday, June 2nd. Your POLLING
Place is Felmeth Hall. Voter Registration
Applications are
available from the
Ridge Oak office or by
visiting the Somerset
County Board of
Elections website at
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www.co.somerset.j.us/elections. The
registration deadline is 21 days before
an election. Please don’t wait to register.
Voter registration forms are due by May
12th.
Applications for a Mail in Ballot are also
available from the office or via the
County webiste. You must be a registered
voter in order to apply for a Mail-In
Ballot. Once you apply for a Mail-In
Ballot, you will not be permitted to vote
by machine at your polling place in the
same election. A voter may apply for a
Mail-In Ballot by mail up to 7 days prior
to the election. Applications are due by
May 26th. Voters also now have an
option of automatically receiving a MailIn Ballot for each General Election.
Monthly Sign-Up
Reminder that on Friday, May 1st, ALL
sign-ups will be done over the phone.
Please DO NOT go to village 12 to sign
up for meals or activities.
Felmeth Hall Expansion Notes
Construction is supposed to be finished
by the end of May. We are hopeful. Staff
will be moved into offices incrementally.
The last thing to return to Felmeth Hall
will be meals. Keep your eyes out for
updated information and specific dates
during the month of May.
Did You Know?
• More than half of the coastline of the
entire United States is in Alaska.
• Antarctica is the only land on our
planet that is not owned by any country.
• Ninety percent of the world’s ice
covers Antarctica.
• Canada has more lakes than the rest of
the world combined. Canada is an
Indian word meaning “Big Village”.
Computer Room News
The Ridge Oak
computer room
is CLOSED
and will reopen when
the Felmeth Hall
expansion is complete. In
the meantime, the Bernards Township
library offers one-on-one PC tutoring
available on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of
every month from 7 pm
to 8 pm. For information about tutoring
or to register, call Library Circulation at
908-204-3031 ext. 3, or email
[email protected].
Residents Meeting
Note the time change
Monday, May 11th, James Howard, from
Cosy Cupboard in Morristown, will be
our guest speaker at 11 am. Come out
and meet your neighbors or just relax
with a cup of coffee or tea.
From the Executive Director
Bonnie
Once we all settle back into Felmeth
Hall we will start on our summer and fall
capital projects. Sidewalk and road
repairs will be done this season and the
final phase of boiler replacements will be
done. It will be a busy season. We have a
big property with lots of jobs that require
our attention. Additionally, we will be
doing a needs assessment survey of our
residents. When you get your survey
return it to us as soon as you can.
Occupancy - Christine,
Patrice & Helen
Apartment Inspections
All apartments are inspected annually
when we process your annual recertification. All residents receive the inspection date 4 weeks in advance of the
inspection. Inspections are scheduled for
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and maintenance will arrive
between 1 pm and 4:15 pm. You must be
home for maintenance personnel to do
the inspection. If you have a previous
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commitment and will not be home for
the inspection, please call Christine or
Helen at 908-221-0266 immediately so
that it can be rescheduled.
From Social Services - Elaine
Seniors Speak Out About… Loneliness
Part 2
What Happens When People Are Very
Lonely? Being lonely is hard on a person’s health. Loneliness can be stressful.
People try to reduce that stress in many
different ways. Some rely on alcohol or
medications to reduce the feelings of fear
or anxiety. This in turn, leaves them
feeling even more isolated. Some seniors
become so desperate from loneliness,
they consider committing suicide.
Others feel the need to reach to just
anybody, which can sometimes lead to
problems if they choose someone who is
not good for them.
Personal Strategies for Preventing and
Reducing Loneliness Have you always
been a loner or shy? Have you forgotten
how to “do small talk”? If so, other
people probably may
not know how hard
it is for you to be
part of social
activities that
others take for
granted. Or do
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you have a more open type of
personality? You can put it to good use.
You can make a big difference in
someone else’s life. Start with the small
things. The quickest way to make a
friend is with a smile. When you smile,
people think you are friendly and easy to
talk to. Take a second to say ”Good
morning” to someone. Reach out to
others. Recognize the other person may
feel even more awkward than you do.
Take the initiative to talk to a neighbor,
a relative, or a friend. Invite them for a
short walk; it may do you both good. Be
a friend. People who show an interest in
others and who are kind and friendly
make good friends. Developing new
relationships can make life worthwhile,
at any age.
From Wellness Nurse
Karen Ellis RN
VNA of Somerset Hills
Karen will take blood
pressures and discuss any
health concerns with
you on Thursday, May
7th from 1 pm - 2 pm in
Village 12. Residents are
encouraged to take advantage of this
opportunity. If you need to be seen at
home, please call Karen at the office to
schedule a visit.
2015 Annual Health Screening
We cannot be responsible for your meal
Thursday & Friday, May 7th & 8th
from 7 - 9 am at St. James Church. The
screening is for diabetes, gout, kidney
disease, liver disease, cholesterol levels,
anemia, leukemia, severe infections, and
hypertension. Screenings include blood
profile, urinalysis, hemoccult, and blood
pressure. Cost is $30. You can sign up at
the Health department. For more information, please call 204-3070.
if you do not show up or if you do not
cancel before 11 am the day before. You
will be charged unless you have a valid
emergency. If you require a ride to
Village 12 for a meal please let us know.
If you need information about our meal
program, call Jill in the office.
From Supportive Housing
Jill
Please be sure to read your ACORNS
carefully and note when we may have an
occasional LUNCH meal due to evening
activities.
Once again, we will be “Sweetening
Things Up” for the month of May with
Special Meals, so PLEASE read the meal
notes carefully. There will be specified
“RAFFLE DAYS” to win tasty, sweet
treats! We had five raffle winners in
April. Sign up for dinner in May for a
chance to be one of our raffle winners!
For safety reasons, those people coming
to the dining hall with walkers, other
assistive devices or who need special
assistance will be invited to enter the
dining room first with others entering
afterwards. Please be courteous and abide
by this request.
MEAL NOTES FOR MAY
Tuesday, May 5th – Winner, winner,
Chicken Dinner! Come to our tasty,
finger lickin’ Fried Chicken meal at
5 pm in Village 12.
Wednesday, May 6th – Our Corned Beef
and Cabbage meal for St. Patty’s Day was
so well received that we decided to have
it again this month! Join us for this tasty
meal. Meet up at 5 pm in Village 12.
Thursday, May 7th – Our first “RIDGE
OAK RAFFLE NIGHT” of the month.
If you are a seated resident, you will
receive a Raffle Ticket to win a tasty
treat! Come and try a new meal –
Shepherd’s Pie. Feedback gladly taken.
Join us at 5 pm in Village 12.
Monday, May 11th – Asian Delite will
serve some tasty Boneless Ribs along
with Egg Drop
Soup and Chinese
Vegetables. Join
us at 5 pm in
Village 12.
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Wednesday, May 13th –
Tuesday, May 26th – LUNCH –
BIRTHDAY DINNER –
KINGS tasty Chicken
Marsala. Join us for a special
evening of singing Happy
Birthday to your neighbors and enjoying some
delicious Vanilla cake with
Strawberry Custard filling and Vanilla
icing at 5 pm in Village 12.
Thursday, May 14th – It’s another
“RIDGE OAK RAFFLE NIGHT”, so
come in and WIN a special, delicious
treat! Join us for another “Breakfast for
Dinner” meal at 5 pm in Village 12.
KINGS’ outrageous French Toast will
be on the menu along with sides and
dessert. If you’ve never
had their French Toast,
you are missing out!
Tuesday, May 19th – Stuffed
Flounder is on the menu at 5 pm in
Village 12. If you wish to get in on this
meal, sign up quickly. This popular meal
gets filled up fast!
Wednesday, May 20th – Join us at 5 pm
for tasty, creamy Chicken Caesar. This
meal will be topped off with Chocolate
Cake! Yummy!
Monday, May 25th – NO
MEAL – The office will be
closed for Memorial Day!
Enjoy your long weekend.
Win a tasty treat at lunch with another
“RIDGE OAK RAFFLE”. Lunch will be
served at 12 pm in Village 12. We will
serve Tomato Soup along with a Grilled
Cheese Quesadilla—a delicious and
filling lunch menu!
Wednesday, May 27th – Chicken
Cordon Bleu is on the menu at 5 pm in
Village 12. Stuffed with cheese, this
chicken is to die for! Come and join the
crew serving Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Brussels Sprouts and Chocolate Pie!
Thursday, May 28th – Everyone’s
favorite Tilapia will be served tonight!
A popular meal at 5 pm in Village 12!
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Plan Ahead All You Birthday Babies –
Our June Birthday Dinner will be held
on Wednesday, June 17th. A finger
lickin’ Spare Rib dinner awaits you along
with a chocolate cake with cherry filling
and chocolate icing. Sign up early and
join in the celebration!
Housekeeping
Dust off, clean out and clean up! Call
Jill in the office to schedule an appointment with one of our wonderful housekeepers. You’ll be glad you did.
PLEASE make every effort to
keep your appointment unless
you have an urgent reason
to have it changed. It is
difficult to accommodate everyone for a
particular time or day. Your consideration is appreciated.
Care Fund
Care Fund was established with dona-
tions from sponsor churches, local
organizations, residents and their
families in order to help Ridge Oak
residents remain independent. Care
Fund subsidizes meals, personal care,
Adult Day Care Services, and Persys
Medical Alert Systems. No Care Fund
dollars are used for parties,
recreation events, or
administrative
expenses! Many
thanks to the people
who have made
recent donations
to the Care Fund.
PERSYS Units
PERSYS (Personal Emergency Response
System) is an electronic device that lets
you summon help in an emergency. The
transmitter is worn around the neck or
wrist and sends a signal to the telephone.
When emergency help is needed, the
PERSYS user presses the button and
rescue squad, police and emergency
phone numbers are called. Units are
monitored by an alarm company. Our
units are owned by Ridge Oak, and
residents are billed for monitoring.
PERSYS units have truly been “lifesavers”
for those who have had an emergency
and cannot reach the phone. Maintenance staff is responsible for installing and
testing units. If you want to sign up for
this medical alert service, call Elaine at
the office to process the paperwork.
Units will be tested on Thursday, May
21st. If you will not be home, please
leave your pendant out so it can be
tested. It is important that all units are
working properly in case of emergency.
PERSYS bills are sent out quarterly.
Church Schedule
Our Sunday bus driver, Chris, makes
three runs on Sunday mornings to
accommodate local church services.
Stand out on Manchester Drive and
the bus will pick you up as it passes:
• 8:30 am for the 9 am service at
St. James Roman Catholic Church
• 8:30 am for the 9 am chapel service
at Basking Ridge
Presbyterian Church
• 9 am for the 9:30 am
service at Bishop Janes
United Methodist
Church
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Bernards Township Mall
Shopping Trips
Bernards Township Parks & Recreation
Department runs a shopping bus to local
stores and area malls each week. There is
no charge, but sign-up is required by
calling Ruth at 908-204-4616. The bus
will begin Manchester Drive pick-ups at
9 am and a few minutes later at village
12. Note that reservations for the bus
must be made by 1 pm on the day prior
to scheduled trip.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
for Ridge Oak Activities
- Walk in a Park
Monday, May 4th - Zumba Gold
Tuesday, May 5th - Unsinkable Women
Monday, May 4th
Thursday, May 7th
Vo-Tech for Breakfast
Thursday, May 7th - 5K Charity Run
Friday, May 8th - Celebrate Life
Friday, May 8th
Senior to Senior Picnic
Tuesday, May12th - LC School Chorus
Thursday, May 14th - Cosy Cupboard
Monday, May 18th - Wreath Craft
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Wednesday, May 20th
Service of Remembrance
Thursday, May 21st - Special New You
Thursday, May 21st - Movie Matinee
Tuesday, May 26th - Watercolor Class
Thursday, May 28th - Cooking Class
Wednesday, June 3rd
Homeless Solutions
- Verona Park Walk
Thursday, June 4th
Walk in a Park
This month, weather
permitting; we will
walk on Monday,
May 4th at 9:45 am.
Wear comfortable
footwear. No
sign-up required.
It was difficult finding ‘open’ mornings
to schedule our walks in May. We would
like to suggest that you take a walk on
your own when the bus goes to Dewy
Meadow on Wednesday mornings. It is a
great area to walk and you could put a
few dollars in your pocket for light
shopping at the A&P afterwards!
Zumba Gold
Our last class of this session will be on
Monday, May 4th at 2:15 pm.
Unsinkable Women at RVCC
Tuesday, May 5th, the bus will leave at
10:45 am for Raritan Valley Community
College Theatre for the Unsinkable
Women. The cost of the ticket is $15 and
includes a box lunch.
Based on actual diaries, letters and
interviews, Ms. Deborah Jean Templin, a
single performer in Unsinkable Women;
Songs and Stories from the Titanic brings
to life nine famous figures including
Madeline Astor and Margaret Tobin
Brown—the Unsinkable Molly herself!
Unsinkable Women shows us vivid portrayals, punctuated with period songs.
Drawing wigs, costumes and props from
an authentic 1912 wardrobe trunk while
on stage, Ms. Templin, transforms herself, shifting from character to character
in full view of the audience. Acclaimed
as a remarkable tour-de-force, Unsinkable
Women has been called “the most affecting and truthful version of the Titanic
story today.”
Vo-Tech for Breakfast
One of our favorite places to go for
breakfast is Somerset County Vocational
and Technical High School. Under the
guiding eyes of their instructor Mark, the
students will prepare and serve a delicious
breakfast buffet for us on Thursday, May
7th. The bus will leave at 8:15 am.
Sign-up is required. The cost is $10 per
person and is due by Tuesday, May 5th.
5K St. James Men of Charity
Run
Get out your lawn chairs, sit
along Manchester Drive and
get ready to cheer on 200
runners on Thursday, May
7th as they run through
Ridge Oak at about 6:30 pm.
St. James Men of Charity,
hosting the event, was formed
in 2008 to engage in charitable
service to the community at large.
All proceeds of the race will support the
various needs of the community. We are
looking for 2-3 residents to man a water
table for the runners. If you are interested
in helping please contact Connie.
Senior to Senior Picnic
Friday, May 8th Ridge High School
Senior Class will hold their annual
picnic for the seniors of Bernards
Township at Harry Dunham Park. The
bus will leave Ridge Oak at 5:15 pm for
the picnic. Dress for the weather. There
seems to always be a breeze at the picnic
shelter, so bring a jacket. In case of rain,
the picnic will be held indoors at the
park. There is no charge but sign-up is
required.
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Liberty Corner School
Chorus
Tuesday, May 12th Liberty Corner
School Chorus will perform at 9:30 am
at Village 12. Come out and hear the
voices of these very talented young
people. Light refreshments will be
served. The transporter will be available
for rides. Sign-up is required.
Liberty Corner Elementary School
Chorus is a talented group of students.
The 5th Grade Chorus, coming to Ridge
Oak, consists of seventy students. They
will sing everything from jazz, to
classical, to pop. This very talented
group of young people
looks forward to
performing for you
and having the
opportunity to
talk and mingle
afterwards!
Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG
have tea sandwiches, scones
and tea for $15 per person.
Sign-up is required.
Payment is due by Friday,
May 8th.
Wreath Craft
Monday, May 18th, the bus will leave at
9:15 am for JoAnn’s in Succasunna for a
wreath making session. The cost of the
craft will be $20 and is due by Friday,
May 8th. After the craft session we will
have lunch at Ruby Tuesdays. Bring
money. Lunch will be on you. Sign-up
is required.
Service of Remembrance
Wednesday, May 20th, Pastor Don
Feuerbach from Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, will lead a Service of
Remembrance at 10 am to honor
residents and loved ones who have
passed away. All are invited to attend.
This is an ecumenical service. Sign-up
is required.
Fall Stop continues on Tuesdays at 10 am.
This month we will meet Tuesday, May
12th at 1 pm and 19th & 26th at 10 am.
Cosy Cupboard
Thursday, May 14th, the bus will leave
at 12:30 pm for the Cosy Cupboard Tea
Room in Morristown. There we will
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New You
This month, the New You program is
scheduled off-site for a Grocery Store
Tour on Thursday, May 21st at 10 am.
A great way to learn how to shop better
and healthier! Sign-up is required.
Movie Matinee
Thursday, May
21st, the movie
The Judge, starring
Robert Duvall and
Robert Downey Jr. will
be shown at 1 pm in Village 12.
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to
his childhood home where his father, the
town’s judge, is suspected of murder.
Hank sets out to discover the truth and,
along the way, reconnects with his
estranged family.
Watercolor Class
The cost of the class, $12, is due when
you sign up. All money is due into the
office by May 8th.
Homeless Solutions
Wednesday, June 3rd, we will prepare
and serve a meal to the residents at
Homeless Solutions in Morris Plains.
Homeless Solutions offers “a hand-up” to
families in need. We need five residents
to bake desserts and five residents to
travel to Morristown at 4:15 pm to serve
the meal. Sign-up is required.
Walk in a Park
Tuesday, May 26th, we will have our
Thursday, June 4th, the bus will leave
third watercolor class. This is open to
residents at all levels. Dale, our guest
instructor, will teach the class at 1:30 pm.
If you have your own watercolors, feel
free to bring them to class. Sign-up is
required.
at 10 am for a walk in a special park,
Verona Park. Bring money with you
because after the walk we will stop for
lunch. Sign-up is required for this walk
and lunch outing!
Cooking Class
Thursday, May 28th, we
will leave at 9:30 am
to travel to Somerset
County Vo-Tech for a
cooking class with
Mark. After the class,
we will sit down and
enjoy our meal with
Mark and the students.
Monthly ACORNS
The assigned collators for the June
ACORNS will meet at 11:30 am on
Friday, May 29th and the distributors
after 12 noon.
Afternoon of Games
Unless otherwise noted, join your friends
and neighbors for Scrabble, Tiles, and
other card games on Mondays at 12:30
pm at village 12.
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Bingo
This month Bingo
will be on Friday,
May 1st, 15th,
22nd, 29th and on
Thursday, May 7th
at 1:30 pm in V12.
The Bingo on Friday, May 22nd will be
our Dollar Store Prize Bingo. Please
bring correct change to BINGO.
Roman Catholic Mass
Monsignor Capik will
not be available to say
Mass at Ridge Oak in
May. We will look
forward to having him
back in June in Felmeth Hall.
Foot Care
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WORLD
Dr. Brown will visit May 19th, 26th and
Activities outside Ridge Oak
June 2nd. You must call for an appointment no later than the Tuesday before
the scheduled date. Dr. Geller is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th. We
schedule home visits by Dr. Brown and
Dr. Geller as a courtesy to our
residents. We do not
endorse either physician,
nor do we resolve or
mediate billing and/or
payment issues.
Charlie Church
Mouse Corner
Ecumenical Service
Father Rick will hold a
service on Thursday, May 14th at 10 am
in village 12. Everyone is welcome,
regardless of church or faith.
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VNA Rummage Sale
VNA Rummage Sale is held at Far Hills
Fair Grounds. Sale dates are May 1st &
2nd (9:30 am to 3:30 pm) and May 3rd
(12:30 pm to 3:30 pm). Admission and
parking are free. Be prepared for large
crowds. This famous Rummage Sale held
every fall and spring at the Fairgrounds
in Far Hills is New Jersey’s largest and
oldest. As a major fundraiser for the
VNA, 100% of the proceeds support the
VNA’s hospice and respite programs and
assure care for those who are uninsured
or underinsured.
Senior Ministry
Millington Baptist Church’s Senior
Ministry holds a potluck luncheon and
program on the third Friday of each
month at 12 noon. May15th, the
program will be The Seeing Eye, Independence & Dignity Since 1929. Tony will
drive the church bus if there are 6 or
more residents signed up for the
luncheon. Bring your favorite salad,
casserole, dessert or bread. For information call Maggie at 908-647-0594.
Love, Shirley Temple
May 21-24, 2015 at the Morris Museum
“Love, Shirley Temple” will feature
dozens of cherished objects from Shirley
Temple’s famed childhood years. The
actress’s most recognizable movie
costumes, including the iconic polka dot
dress from “Stand Up and Cheer!” and
the complete Scottish-kilt outfit from
“Wee Willie Winkie” will be on view.
Also on display will be her personal dolls
and playthings, a child-sized racing car
given to Shirley Temple by her close
friend and co-star Bill “Bojangles”
Robinson, and extraordinary autograph
books and letters. Paintings and
illustrations created for the actress by
famed artists, animators and cartoonists
of the period will be included.
Acorn Physical Therapy
A new local provider offers in-home
physical therapy and is Medicare
certified. If interested, please call Linda
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Overbay, PT and owner of Acorn
Physical Therapy at 206-240-0419.
Ridge Oak does not schedule appoint-
ments, endorse this service nor do we
resolve or mediate billing and/or
payment issues.
Urgent Care
Astrahealth Centers has
opened an Urgent Care
Center at Lyons Mall. They
offer walk-in appointments,
treatment for adults and
children, quality care,
and most major insurances are accepted. They
are open daily and have extended hours.
There are pamphlets in Felmeth Hall.
For more information, call 760-8888.
CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy at 107 Morristown
Road in Bernardsville, near Shop Rite,
offers free delivery on Tuesdays &
Fridays. For more
information, call
221-0871.
Somerset County
Transportation Services
Transportation is provided for medical
appointments, to senior centers and for
grocery shopping. Appointments must
be arranged well in advance by calling
800-246-0527.
Somerset Hills YMCA
Ridge Oak residents can join the YMCA
and pay just $5 a month! If interested,
call Connie for an application. If you
have questions about membership, call
Suzanne Fischl at 908-766-7898 x 505.
For financial assistance, contact Beatriz
at 766-7898 x 346.
Active Older Adults Program at Somer-
set Hills YMCA meets in Gagnon
Teen/Community Center on the lower
level each Tuesday & Thursday from
9 am to 2:30 pm.
They offer
social
activities, lectures,
aquatics and wellness activities including
cardio, strength and flexibility. Contact
Laurie Reynolds, Senior Outreach
Coordinator at 908-766-7898 x 341.
Ridge Restaurant
Special Offer
Ridge Restaurant at 25 South Finley
Avenue offers a 10% discount for Ridge
Oak residents during lunch (11 am 2 pm) and dinner (5 pm - closing) every
Monday & Tuesday.
Large Print Acorns
Large print Acorns are available on
request. Call Connie to be added
to the list.
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