Glen Ridge Senior Citizens Programs – May 2025

Monthly Program Overview: 

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• GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10a.m. at the Train Station. (Typically the first Wednesday of each month.)
• BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS – May 14th at 11:00am – 12:00pm at the Train Station. Stop by to get a complimentary blood pressure screening.
• HEALTH LUNCHEON – May 14th at 11:30am at the Train Station. Enjoy lunch provided by the Township along with members. Registration required for event. Please register 48 hours in advance.
  To register, email seniors@glenridgenj.org OR call 973-748-2924.
• JITNEY & LUNCH TRIP – Van Vleck Gardens AND Ah’ Pizz, Montclair, NJ – May 21st, 2025. Departing from the Train Station at 11:30am. Join us on a Jitney Trip to walk around the beautiful Van Vleck House & Gardens; Followed by a Lunch Trip to Ah’ Pizz in Montclair.
  Registration required, please register 48 hours in advance.
  To register, email seniors@glenridgenj.org OR call 973-748-2924.
• CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT Program – This free program runs Mondays 10:00am-12:30pm for six weeks starting on April 7 at the Train Station. Techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic conditions, such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration will be covered in the program. Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength and endurance will also be covered. The program’s aim is to build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Each participant is guided to tailor the workshop content to their own needs. Other topics covered: falls prevention, healthy eating, better breathing techniques, appropriate use of medication, working more effectively with health care providers, communicating with friends and family, communicating with oneself, communicating with the health care system, action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or snacks. To registeror get more information, please call the Bloomfield Health Department at 973-281-2367 or email acirillo@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
• SENIOR ART CLASSES Please see calendar.
• SHOPRITE FOOD SHOPPING JITNEY – Please see calendar.
• CHAIR YOGA by Lynn Schoorl – Chair Yoga by a professional credentialed teacher via zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a.m. for 45 minutes. Please see calendar.