OPERATION BLUE ANGEL. August/ September 2019 ESSEX COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS DAY

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1 August/ September 2019 A Division of the Montclair Department of Health & Human Services lifelongmontclair.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors of the Months... 2 Month Highlights... 2 August Edgemont Calendar... 3 September Edgemont Calendar.. 4 Edgemont Activity Descriptions.. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Want to find out about cancellations, changes in the programs, and more? Sign up for Swift911 at and check that you want to receive information about Senior Programs. Or leave your at the desk at Edgemont. Ride the Montclair Senior Bus to places such as: Edgemont, Church Street Shopping, and more! Call , ext. 1 to schedule a ride. OPERATION BLUE ANGEL The Montclair Police Department, Montclair Fire Department, and Montclair Ambulance Unit have collaborated through Lifelong Montclair, the Township s aging in place initiative, to give our senior residents more peace of mind. Operation Blue Angel is intended to provide Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) access to a residence in the event of an emergency where the resident is unable to open the door. Thanks to funding from the Partners for Health Foundation, eligible residents will be provided with a free lock box. The key, provided by the applicant, will be stored in the secure lock box near the entrance to their residence. The access code to the lock box will only be available to first responder personnel and used only during an emergency. To be eligible to enroll in Operation Blue Angel lock box program, Montclair residents should meet the following requirements: they must be 55 years or older or have medical conditions that could lead to incapacitation and live alone or are alone for extended periods of time on a regular basis. To learn more about the program or to apply go to: or call , ext Be green! Get this newsletter digitally at find/township-of-montclair. ESSEX COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS DAY The14th annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day, a free event for all county senior citizens, will be held Tuesday, September 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. This event is free and open to all seniors residing in Essex County. Health screenings, information about nutrition and exercise demonstrations will be available. Various Essex County agencies will have representatives on site to talk about available programs for seniors. In addition, all seniors will receive free refreshments including breakfast, snacks and bagged lunch and musical entertainment and free admission to Turtle Back Zoo. Essex County Transport will be providing a bus to and from the event from Edgemont Park. To sign up for transportation, or for more information, please call

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3 SENIOR OF THE MONTH September: August: Edward Mancuso Anita Geffinger TRIP NEWS August 1 & 8 Jazz in the Garden at Newark Museum Jazz in the garden of the Newark Museum. (These trips are now full) What is your birthdate and where were you born? I was born in Brooklyn and I am 74 years old. When did you move to Montclair and why. I was commuting to NYC from Monmouth County and after 25 years I sold my house and moved to Montclair to shorten my commute in Are you currently employed? If so, doing what? If you had a career, what was it? I had a career in the apparel industry and also have my NJ Real Estate license. I recently received a degree in history from Montclair State. Have you done any volunteer work? I am currently a volunteer for NYC s Auxiliary Mounted Patrol Unit patrolling parks in every borough of NYC on horseback. What is your mantra or words you live by? Stay active, enjoy living every day, and sleep. Our program highlights Montclair seniors and their creativity, efforts, and contributions to our community. If you know someone who should be featured, call What is your age and where were you born? I was born 88 years ago and grew up in the East 70 s of NYC. When did you move to Montclair and why? I moved to Montclair in 1977 on recommendation of a friend. Are you currently employed? If so, doing what? If you had a career, what was it? In 1972 I helped start and became a major shareholder in a contracting business working primarily in the offices in Rockefeller Center. I retired in How are you currently engaged in the community? I have been a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee since What organizations or clubs are you affiliated with or a member of? Member/ volunteer for AARP. I belong to Sr. America which holds a pageant for ladies 60 and better. What are your plans for future? I plan to live here in Montclair for the rest of my life. It is a great place where I am greeted by so many people every day. I am home. August 9 Sands Casino Bethlehem, PA Join us for a day trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. Cost of the trip is $28.00 and includes coach bus, snacks, drinks, driver gratuity and $25 slot play. Bus leaves Edgemont Park at 9am and should return by 5pm. September 27 Senior Wellness Day Essex County invites area seniors to this FREE wellness fair at Codey Arena which includes health screenings, food, entertainment and exercise demos in addition to free admission to the Turtle Back Zoo. Bus transportation is being provided by Essex County Transport. Bus leaves Edgemont at 10:00am and returns at 2pm. Seating is limited. Registration is required to ride the bus. Call to register. October 3rd 1:30 matinee Papermill Playhouse: Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz is the new musical story of how Frances Gumm became Judy Garland and won the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Orchestra seats are $35.00 each. Bus leaves Edgemont at 12:15pm and returns by 5pm. Cash only; limit 2 tickets pp per show and you must fill out waiver for the bus. No phone orders will be taken. First come first served. LIFELONG MONTCLAIR 3

4 AUGUST 2019 Senior Activities at Edgemont Park House Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 9:30-11 MILL Art 11:15Trip: Jazz 2:00 MILL Body Fusion 4:15 MILL Res Training 2 9:45 MILL YOGA 5 11:00 Health Talk: Eat Smart/Live Well #1 1:00-3 Summer Scrabble Social 6 9:00 Knitting 1:30 Art Workshop: Assemblage/3D 7 11:00 Health Talk: Eat Smart Live Well #2 12:00 Pinochle Club 8 9:30 MILL Art 11:15 Trip: Jazz at Newark Museum 9 9:45 MILL Yoga 11:30-1:30 Sew Montclair Summer Scrabble Social 13 9:00 Knitting 1:30 Art Workshop: Assemblage/3D 14 10:00 NXT Level Fitness w/dj Open Art 12:15 Lunch Learn Ask 16 11:00 Sit n Be Fit Summer Scrabble Social 20 9:00 Knitting Circle 1:00 Summer Documentary Movie: Alive Inside 21 10:00 NXT Level Fitness w/dj 12:00 Pinochle Club :30 Open Art 1-3:00 Card Sharks: Texas Hold Em 23 10:00-1 Sew Montclair Summer Scrabble Social 27 1:30 Art Lecture: Louise Nevelson 28 10:00 NXT Level Fitness w/dj :30 Open Art 1:30 Texas Hold Em 30 11:00 Sit N Be Fit Calendar is subject to change. Call Edgemont Park House at with any questions. 4 LIFELONG MONTCLAIR

5 2 Senior Activities at Edgemont Park House CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 1:30 Art Workshop 4 10:00 Nxt Level Fitness w/dj 12:00 Pinochle Club 5 9:00-11 Open Art 10:30 MPL Tech Support 6 10:00-1 Sew Together 9 Mill Registration Begins 10am 1:30Move and Groove 10 1:30 Art Workshop 11 10:00 Nxt Level Fitness w/dj 11:00 Eldercare Workshop/Luncheon 12 9:00-11 Open Art 10:30 MPL Tech 1-3pm Card Sharks: Texas Hold Em 13 11:00 Sit and B Fit 11:00-2 Mah Jongg 16 1:30 Move and Groove 17 1:00 Movie: The Best of Enemies 18 10:00 Nxt Level Fitness w/dj 12:00 Pinochle Club 19 9:00-11 Open Art 10:30MPLTechSupport 12:15 Lunch Learn Ask 1:30 Story Slam Performance by Seniors 20 10:00-1 Sew Together 11:00-2 Mah Jongg 23 9:45 MILL Yoga 1:30 Move and Groove 24 10:00 Trip: Senior Wellness Day 1:30 Art Lecture 25 12:00 Pinochle 2:30MILL Chair Yoga 26 9:00-11 Open Art 10:30 MPL Tech 2:00 MILL Body Fusion 27 11:00 Sit and B Fit 11:00-2 Mah Jongg 30 1:30 Move and Groove Calendar is subject to change. Call Edgemont Park House at with any questions. 5 LIFELONG MONTCLAIR LET US PLACE YOUR AD HERE.

6 THE MILL is the part of Lifelong Montclair, the Township s aging in place initiative and is funded in part by the Partners for Health Foundation, the Township, and donations from the community. The MILL is a collaborative effort with the Montclair Public Library and its Adult School, the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair History Center, Connections at Home NJ, Montclair YMCA, MSU and community seniors. Class listings are available at Edgemont and locations throughout town. Visit MILL to register/set up account Art Get your creative juices flowing with this open studio workshop for all levels. Sign up Art Learn to look at art differently Card Sharks Learn/play the popular poker game Texas Hold Em in a friendly social environment. Sign up Game Club: Summer Scrabble Social Drop in for a friendly game of scrabble. Refreshments served. Health Talk: Eat Smart/Live Well Join us for a two part class about better health through proper nutrition. Based on USDA program and funded by Partners for Health. Sign up required. Aug 5 & 7 Lunch/Learn/Ask: A monthly program discussing what s going on in Montclair, ask questions, and enjoy a light lunch. Each month will focus on one of the WHO s 8 Domains of Livability, a framework that guides Montclair s EDGEMONT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS age-friendly efforts. August 15 Domain: Respect and Inclusion Speakers: Garden State Equality discusses LGBTQ issues in the elder community. September 19th Domain: Housing Speakers: Housing Task Force LLAsk Programs begin at 12:15pm. Complimentary lunch provided. Sign up at desk or by calling Mah Jongg Fridays Mah Jongg, beginners-advanced. Drop in to play; Sign up for lessons Money Talk: Eldercare Workshop: Learn how to incorporate healthcare, inflation and tax consideration into your retirement plan with an eldercare lawyer, a financial planner and a healthcare administrator. At 11:15am; Sign up; Lunch will be served. Montclair Knitting Circle For people who love knitting and want to sharpen and/or share their skills drop in Move and Groove New! Join us for this drop in fitness class where we move to your favorite tunes from every decade. Movie Tuesday (3rd Tue) Summer Documentary Series Celebrates Aging: 8/20 Alive Inside about the powerful connection between music and memory. Feature Film Series: 9/17 The Best of Enemies Starring Taraji P Henson in a true story of the reluctant partnership between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and CP Ellis, leader of the KKK. Montclair Public Tech Support Get the assistance you need with your electronic devices from a from MPL staff. Drop in NXT Level Senior Fitness 10am AJ from Nxt Level Fitness will guide participants in a workout that is just right. Sign up required Open Art: Work independently on your latest art project or just drop in to share ideas with other artists. Pinochle Join us for this social card game; Beginners welcome. Drop in Qi Gong for Beginners Stanley Keyles will lead participants through simple movement and breathing based meditative practice. Drop in. Sit and Be Fit New! Join Teresa for this gentle yet effective exercise class geared for all fitness levels. Select Fridays at 11:00am/11:15am Stoop Group TM, 3:30 A place for mature women to discuss the ups and downs of life. Call for more info SewTogether Montclair Come Sew Together at Edgemont Park with friends and receive support, and advice on your sewing project. Share ideas, and resources. Select Fridays. Check calendar for dates and times. Story Slam: Special reprise of our Senior Story slam performances following the Lunch/Learn Ask 9/19 For more information about any of these programs call LIFELONG MONTCLAIR 6

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8 Lifelong Montclair 205 Claremont Ave. Montclair, NJ CONTACT INFO Edgemont Park House Linda Tate Michelle DeWitt Director of Senior Services/ Lifelong Montclair Katie York Dept. of Health & Human Services Senior Bus , ext. 1 SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT EDGEMONT PARK HOUSE OPEN HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm Friday 9:00-2:00pm During these open hours, older area residents are welcome to drop in, read a book from our mini-library, complete puzzles, drink complimentary coffee or tea, and access our free wi-fi. CONTACT INFO 205 Claremont Ave. Montclair, NJ directory.lifelongmontclair.org find/township-of-montclair Lifelong Montclair is an aging in place initiative of the Township of Montclair focused on transforming Montclair into a great place to grow older. The initiative is housed in the Township s Department of Health & Human Services and is funded in part by a grant from the Partners for Health Foundation. MontclairNJGov LifelongMontclair