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January,2015
Robbinsville Senior Center
F R O M
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
“FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS” EVERY
MONDAY 11:30-12:15 PM
Call (609) 259-1567 for
more info on programs
Programs/Screenings by Pg. 2
Robert Wood Johnson
Yoga /Daily Fitness
Class/Computer/Bocce
Pg. 3
Computer Classes
Pg. 3
News from Robbinsville
Tax Collector
Pg. 7
Mercer County Assistance Programs
Pg.2
Pg.4
MC Nutrition Program/
Pg. 9
TRADE/Meals on Wheels
Robbinsville Township
Officials:
David Fried, Mayor
Township Council:
Sheree McGowan, President
David Boyne
Vince Calcagno, Vice President
Christine Ciaccio
T H E
D E S K
O F
M A Y O R
The 2014 municipal calendar year was filled with accomplishments.
From the long-awaited opening of the Amazon fulfillment center, to our World
Series champion girls’ softball team, to a pivotal agreement with the Robbinsville Schools and our police department to provide enhanced security for our
students, to the unveiling of Foxmoor Community Park and fourth consecutive budget that did not burden residents with a municipal tax increase, it was a
very busy year!
Administration, with the support of Council and great cooperation from investor’s Bank, recently moved to purchase the property adjacent to the bank’s
Route 33 headquarters in order to build our new municipal building. After paying rent for nearly a decade, this purchase is a sound investment and fits very
well with what we want to do long-term.
Finally, I was proud to have the recent opportunity to help Teaneck resident
Hector Ferrer and other residents of that North Jersey town who are against
political correctness. Mr. Ferrer reached out to us looking for help, and with the
assistance of Chasing New Jersey (My9NJ.com) we were able to get both the
town Christmas tree – dark for three years – along with its Nativity scene
properly lit on December 15.
Mr. Ferrer has since asked the town to adopt an ordinance that states all religions are to be treated equally. It doesn't matter what religion you are. At the
end of the day if they attack any religion they are attacking all of them. Video
of the Chasing New Jersey segment on Teaneck can be found on the Township
website and our Facebook page.
Thank you for being such great representatives of not only our senior community, but of our entire community. Have a wonderful New Year!
Ron Witt
Senior Center: Renee Burns,
Director
[email protected]
CH Kang,
Administrative Assistant
F R I E D
V I SI T U S O N T H E W E B
W W W . R O B B IN S V IL L E - TW P . O RG
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RO B E RT WO O D J O H N S O N AT H A M ILTO N
S C R E EN IN G S
Glucose and Blood Pressure Screening; Thu.,
March 12, 2015; 9:3011:30 a.m. With a simple
A nurse will listen to
finger stick you will get
your carotid arteries with
an immediate glucose
a Doppler stethoscope,
reading. A nurse will
share the results and proshare the result & provide
vide information. Blood
education about prepressure also available.
diabetes & diabetes.
Schedule your appointFASTING REQUIRED!.
ment with Renee.
Schedule apt. with Renee
Carotid Screening
(FREE) Thu., January
22, 2015; 9-11:00 a.m.
Acupuncture/Integrative
&Traditional Care
(FREE) Wed.,April 22;
11:30-12:15 p.m.
Join Adam Redlich, MD
board certified, fellowship-trained medicine
specialist, as he discusses
what acupuncture is and
other integrative treatments for aches & pain.
M E R C E R C OU N TY W E A TH E R I Z A T I O N A S S I S TA N C E P R O G R A M
W A N T TO S A V E O N Y O U R E N E R G Y B I L L ?
The Mercer County
Weatherization Program
(WAP) offers energy assistance
grants to assist in reducing the
residential energy cost of Mercer
County’s low-income families.
There is no charge to participate
in the program for qualifying
homeowners. Renters may be
eligible. If you qualify for the
program, you may receive the
following services: Home
Energy Audit, Attic Insulation, Heater Inspection,
Weather Stripping/
Caulking ,Refrigerator
Evaluation & Energy Conservation Education.
& Community Development Office @ 609-9896858 or visit their website
@ www.mercercounty.org
To obtain an application
for WAP you can contact
the Mercer County Housing
S U PER SEN IOR FI TNE SS PROGRAM S 2014/ 2 015
Learn the basics of a healthy
lifestyle and a full hour of
exercise. The current Tuesday exercise class is scheduled for Tuesday, January,
13th through February,
17th, 2015. 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The Friday exercise class is
scheduled January 23rd,
through February 27th,
2015. 9:30-10:30 a.m. The
cost of the class is $10.00
($20.00 non-residents) .
Price is based on a full sixweek session.
Barb Twamley, is an
ACSM certified instructor.
Registration is required.
Class size is limited. The
MPR is reserved for both
classes. Before beginning
any exercise program, consult your doctor.
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E XE RC I S E P RO G R AM S
Chair Yoga Class
Chair Yoga is held every
Tuesday & Thursday
morning promptly from
10:00-11:00 a.m. in the
Multi-Purpose Room under the direction of Connie Ferrara.
No reservations are
needed. All adults
60+years of age are
welcome.
Daily Exercise
Program
Please join Ed Drago &
fellow seniors each morning from 9:00-9:30 a.m.
in the Multi-Purpose
Room. This exercise program is geared for non-
strenuous activity.
All mature adults 60+
years of age are welcome to join us.
Wiggle Walkers
“Wiggle Walkers” are
on foot every Tuesday
& Thursday mornings
at 11:00 a.m. Everyone
is welcome. Walk at
your own pace the outside perimeter of the
center. No walking
during inclement
weather. Rain, Ice or
Snow!
M ON T H LY C OM P U T E R C L A S S E S
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Barbara Smith from the
Robbinsville Mercer
County Library volunteers her time to teach
one hour long (11-12:00
p.m.) weekly computer
classes to seniors here at
the Robbinsville Senior
Center.
Please Note:
Dates for Senior Center
computer classes have not
been confirmed for February and March 2015.
Robbinsville Library at
(609) 259-2150
If you are interested in
taking a computer class
with Barbara, call the
RO B B IN S V IL L E B O C C E C LU B
Anyone interested in becoming a Bocce Club
member or just interested in learning the game
of Bocce should contact
John or Paulette Gaffney
@ 259-9336 or Bill Wilson @ 443-0336.
The Bocce courts are
open to all Robbinsville/
Mercer County residents.
The Nintendo
“Wii Sports, Fit
and Active Personal Trainer Systems
are here!
News from Janice Garcia, Robbinsville Tax Collector_____
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NJ DO NOT CALL LIST
CALL 1-888-382-1222
Taxpayers have the ability to have their quarterly taxes & sewer
bill paid using the banks Automatic Clearing House (ACH) system. This is a “FREE” service available to all residents.
Mercer County Surrogate’s Office: Every
1st Thursday from 9:30-11:30 @ the
RSC Call 989-6336 for an appointment.
Flyers for both Authorization Agreement (ACH) and Payment Information
are attached to the back of the Newsletter for your convenience.
***MUA payments can be made at the Tax Office location 1 Washington
Blvd. Located in the basement level. Please do not combine MUA pay-
MC Surrogate will
conduct procedures
related to probate
of Wills ,& Affidavits of estates .
ments on the same check as your taxes.
Robbinsville Senior Fellowship Club
Mercer County Legal Services Project for
the Elderly: (609) 695-6249
Meetings are held the last Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. unless
changed for a holiday schedule. The January monthly meeting will
be held on Friday, January, 30th , 2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
The office provides
legal services in
areas of bankruptcies, fraud, Wills,
Power of Attorney,
Advance Directives.
For more info on the Club contact Kathy Whitaker (609) 426-4731
or Ed Drago (609) 259-3073
BINGO will follow after the meeting.
Closing dates for Senior Center in January, 2015
Mercer County Consumer Affairs Division
(609) 989-6671
Thursday, January 1st, 2015 Happy & Healthy New
Year to all! Monday, January, 19th, MLK Holiday!
FELLOWSHIP CLUB EV ENTS
Robbinsville Fellowship
Club Christmas + New
Year Social Event!
Thursday, January 8th,
2015.Town & Country
Diner 12-3:00 p.m.
Cost is $12.00 Members
$17.00 Non-Members
( cost includes tax, gratuity, soda, and music).
Deadline for registration
with either Ed Drago or
Kathy Whitaker is January
2nd, 2015.
MUST be registered and
paid no later than January
2nd to attend this event!
A flyer with the menu choices is attached to the back of
the Newsletter.
Happy 2015 to all!
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
ROBBINSVILLE TAX OFFICE
New to Robbinsville Township: Sign up for
e-bills and “GO GREEN”.
Sewer Utility E-Bill Authorization Form is attached to the back of the newsletter.
Homestead Benefit (for homeowners):
To check the status of filed applications by
phone: 1-877-658-2972
To file applications online: www.state.nj.us/
treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
To ask questions regarding the Homestead Benefit program or if you did not receive benefit application in
mail, call, 1-888-238-1233 (8:30-4:30 p.m.) Monday
through Friday,, no holidays.
SENIOR TAX FREEZE (PTR) forms The Tax
Collector will not have the forms available for residents in the Tax Office. PTR forms dropped off
at the Tax Collectors office, will be ready on Friday of that week. Forms dropped off on Friday
will be ready the following Friday. Please provide a
SASE and it will be mailed back to you when complete.
To ask questions regarding the Senior Freeze or to request a PTR
application, call 1-800-882-6597 (8:30-4:30 p.m.) Monday
through Friday, no holidays.
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S TAT E HEALTH I N SU R AN C E A SSI STA NC E PROGRA M
( SHI P )
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program
(SHIP) offers “FREE”
one-on-one counseling to
Medicare beneficiaries.
Trained volunteers give
unbiased, objective information about your Medicare /and or Health Insurance.
Must make an appointment prior to meeting
with a SHIP counselor. In
addition, please supply
information to the counselor on your current
Medicare/and or Health
Insurance. Please see
Renee for information to
schedule an appointment at
the Robbinsville Senior
Center.
County Connection located
at 957 Route 33, Hamilton,
NJ (609) 890-9800.
* Medicare/SHIP appointments are also available on
Wednesday’s and Friday’s
by calling the Mercer
N EW J ER SEY S U PPL EM ENTA L N U TR IT ION
A SSI STAN C E P ROGR AM (NJSNAP)
What is SNAP?
SNAP is the Federal
Food Assistance Program.
If approved you will receive benefits on a debit
card to buy groceries.
Gross Income eligibility
for a household of
1=$1,680 and $2,268 for a
household of 2 people.
To apply for SNAP
please contact Mercer
Street Food Bank: 1-609406-0503 ext. 5549.
Renee Burns at 609-2591567 to set up an appointment at the Robbinsville
Senior Center with a
SNAP Outreach Coordinator.
For you for your convenience, please contact
P HA RM AC EUT ICA L A SSI STA NC E TO T HE
A GED A N D D I SAB L ED (PAAD) 20 14 I N C OM E L IMIT S
PAAD helps eligible New
Jersey residents pay for necessary prescription drugs.
You qualify for PAAD if
you:
*Are a New Jersey resident
*Are 65 years of age or old-
er, or at least 18 years of age
and receiving SS Title 11
Disability benefits or have a
single annual income less
than $26,130 or $32,037
for a married couple

Are enrolled in Medicare D (Spouses must
file separate applications.

Please see Renee to set up an
appointment at the Robbinsville Senior Center with an
outreach counselor to fill out
a PAAD application.
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T H E S E N IO R P O E T RY C O R N E R
“TIS THE SEASON”
Blessing abound.
As prayers are heard
above.
Just look around.
Yes, the season’s here.
It’s that time of the year
To gather loved ones
near.
To family and friends
Let’s keep it alive ALL
year!
Merry Christmas to
ALL!
Our greetings we send.
And a Happy New Year
too!
Hearts are filled with
love.
Author, Judy Filipponi
If you would like
to submit a poem
for future Newsletters, please submit
your poetry to
Renee.
“ SNOW ” AUTH OR ; M ARGAR ET ARCH IBAL D
It came without a sound
A Blizzard in the night
In quiet loveliness
Shedding o’er our town
Pure blanket for the
ground
A mantle clean and
white. Compact mass of
tiny flakes
Like a child in christening dress
We slept as it came down
Each in pattern quite
unique,
A perfect picture makes
Still unspoiled by human
feet. It’s magic-land for
us,
Scarred town all changed
to white. Transformed
without a fuss in the stillness of the night.
M Y P R AY ER FOR YOU I N TH E NEW Y EAR
May the good Lord walk
beside you & guide you on
your destined path in the
New Year.
I pray that He will keep
you happy, safe & well,
along with those you hold
dear.
when you’re generous with
your treasured gifts of
My very special wish for
Friendship & Kindness
you & yours is that needed
every day, that surely with
strength & precious love be
abundantly showered upon all His awesome blessings,
all from His Glorious King- you will ALWAYS find
your way!
dom above. I truly believe
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R O B B IN S V IL L E / E A S T W IN D S O R S E N IO R
M ON TH LY B OW L I N G L E AG U E
Join the Robbinsville/East Windsor
Senior Monthly
Bowling league.
15th is the next
bowling day.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $7.00 per week
Where: East Windsor includes: 3 games of
Bowl, 529 Route 130 bowling & shoe rental
N. East Windsor, NJ and end of the season
When: 3rd Thursday, luncheon.
of each month for the If you are interested
2015 season. January
A H A P P Y , H E A LTH Y
AND SAFE
C E N TE R S
in joining, please contact Karen @ the EW
Bowl at 609-4482258 for more info.
Please remember to
cancel your nutrition
reservation with the
office if you are going to bowl.
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TO A L L !
Year!
The entire staff at
the Robbinsville Senior Center would like
to take a minute to
wish everyone a most
blessed healthy New
We send a Holiday
Greeting to all!
From: Renee, CH,
Dominic, Rosalie,
Laura, Joan and Ed.
* * RO B B IN S V IL L E S E N IO R A RT G RO U P * *
The Arts and Crafts
Room is reserved every
Monday and Tuesday
mornings from 10-12:00
p.m. The Art Group participants are for anyone
60+ years and older.
If anyone is interested in
joining the Art Group
just stop by any Monday
or Tuesday morning. We
welcome all artists!
All the art work displayed throughout the
Senior Center are pieces
from individual artists
from the Robbinsville Art
Group. Please take a moment to view and enjoy
all the beautiful pieces of
art!
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M E RCER C O UNTY
N UTR ITIO N P ROGR AM
TRA DE T R A NSPOR TA TION
P R O GRAM
There is a suggested donation of $1.00 per person, per day for lunch.
Reservations are required
to participate in the Mercer County Nutrition Program. Seniors must be 60
years of age or older to
participate.
Robbinsville Township
utilizes the county-based
TRADE transportation
system to transport senior
residents who are unable
to drive to the Senior Center for nutrition and activities. Advance Reservations are Required!
Please call the Senior
Center @ (609)259-1567
for nutrition reservations.
Please see Renee for more
information to register
for TRADE.
RO BB INSV ILLE TW P .
P R O GRA M _ _ _ _
Please contact Dave Williams (Ex. Director of the
Robbinsville Meals on
Wheels Program) @ 609273-0133 if you know of
any home-bound Robbinsville residents in need
of Meals on Wheels. You
can also log onto the
Robbinsville Twp. website @ www.Robbinsville
-Twp.org for more info.
G E T C O V E R E D A M E R I C A : U N D E R S TA N D I N G A F F O R D A B L E
H E A L TH I N S U R A N C E E N R O L L A M E R I C A ( F L Y E R A T TA C H E D )
Enrollment Advisors: Representatives will be available to provide individuals
and families with help in
understanding the affordable health insurance options
available through the
Healthcare Marketplace.
Thursday, January 22,
2015 2pm-6pm at the
Robbinsville Senior Center. Appointments Required for Enrollment
Advisors.
Please call the West
Windsor Health Department at 609-936-8400 for
scheduling
and additional information.
Items You WILL need
to Bring to the Session:
Recent W-2 or pay stub
SS numbers for everyone who will be on the
plan including policy #