Seniors living in Morris Township can stay busy and connected courtesy of the township’s Department of Parks and Recreation which offers a variety of ongoing activities.
Example of the activities are: Senior Citizens Club, Bingo, Funercise, Sewing, Line Dancing, and Card Parties.
The club is open to residents 60 and older and provides the opportunity to establish lasting friendships and enjoy leisure programs. It meets at the Bickford Theater at the Morris Museum once each month. Dues are $8 per year and include the monthly Senior Newsletter.
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Bingo is popular among senior as a game and a chance to spend time socializing with others. Senior Bingo is held the last Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morris Mews.
Senior Funercise is an active exercise program designed specifically for seniors. Participants will receive the benefits of better muscle tone, increased agility, and improved cardio-vascular system. The group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. for one hour at Fairchild Firehouse, starting September 12, 2012.
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Senior Card Parties are always looking for new participants. This program takes place the first and third Wednesday’s of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Sept. 7, 2012, at the Morris Mews Senior Housing facility on West Hanover Avenue..
Senior Sewing is a program that offers a wide variety of sewing classes for adults. Select your own project, receive help altering, learning to hem ready-made garments, or join in on a project offered in the class. Whatever your choice, join our informal group and learn to sew, or get to finish your unfinished projects. Class is on Wednesday mornings, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave.
The benefit of improving balance and sense of well-being through music is available through Senior Line Dancing. This program is a pleasant, mild workout that may relieve stress from every day life. There will be a variety of music played and the long time instructor, Richard Horblit will be conducting the Line Dance classes. Classes are held on Tuesdays, at the Collinsville Fire House from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $22 per person for a ten-week session. Classes are open to beginners and experienced line-dancers. Register through the Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department, 50 Woodland Ave. P.O. Box 7603, Convent Station, NJ 07961.
Information for all senior programs is available by calling The Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department weekdays form 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. at 973-326-7371 or online at www.morristwp.com.
