AC RNS V O L U M E 3 8 , I S S U E 5 M A Y 2 0 1 5 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. 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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. 7 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! 8 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 9 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 10 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. 11 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 12 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. 13 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 OUR E X PA N D I N G 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. 14 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 15 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. 16
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