New Jersey Special Events Calendar
Please note the following events, classes and programs are posted by organizations that participate in the Senior Citizen's Guide to Northeast New Jersey. Please direct any questions you might have about a specific event to the contact organization provided.
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
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412-278-4900 |
| — | Volunteers SeniorNet for Coaches – Union Area: are you 50+ to help coach Seniors on Basic Computer (I.e. Solitaire, Word Processing, Basic Internet, Etc.)...? | — | Henri (908-688-2964) |
| — | Free Medicare Beneficiary Counseling – SAGE Eldercare offers free, ongoing, confidential counseling to all New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| — | SAGE Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers – “We are always in need of Meals-on-Wheels volunteers to help cover our ever expanding routes of delivery. It’s not a large time commitment and we are very flexible in accommodating our volunteers’ schedules. Sharing your time with a homebound person is one of the most satisfying things you can do.” — Marianne Kranz, SAGE Eldercare Director of Meals on Wheels | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
First Monday of Second Tuesday |
Caregiver Support Group Meeting Regular Monthly Meeting (7-9pm) – These groups are for anyone who is caring for an elderly loved one, particularly someone with memory loss. If you are looking for a caring, comforting environment, this is the place for you. OUR SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WE ARE ALSO AN AFFILIATE OF THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS. (Please call if you are new to confirm and to get on our mailing list.) | Montclair | Senior Care and Activities Center |
| AUGUST 2008 EVENTS | |||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Wednesday, August 20 |
PREP: PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE (7:00-9:00pm) – Ongoing discussion and seminar series helping caregivers, seniors and their families. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| SEPTEMBER 2008 EVENTS | |||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Tuesday, September 16 |
HEARING LOSS EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR AND SCREENING (1-3pm) – Total Hearing Care of Springfield, NJ will present an informative presentation on the facts about hearing loss and explain the different types of hearing devices that are available. Following the 30-minute program, a licensed audiologist will provide free hearing screenings. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Wednesday, September 17 |
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR AGING PARENTS (7-9pm) – It is not always easy to watch our parents and loved ones grow older. Mom or dad might become more forgetful and seem to rely on you for things that they usually took care of. Often, dynamics shift, leaving you as the decision-maker and coordinator of your parents’ future. Are you overwhelmed at the thought of talking to your aging parents? The Caring for Those You Care About Series presents Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, clinical psychologist, who will address ways to initiate this difficult but important dialogue. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Friday, September 26 |
SPEND-A-DAY OPEN HOUSE (1:30-3:00pm) – In observance of 2008 National Adult Day Services Week (September 21-27), the Spend-A-Day program will host an Open House. Join us to celebrate the vital role adult day service centers play in enabling seniors to remain living in their homes while still enjoying active involvement in their community. All are welcome to attend this event, featuring entertainment by Susan Shaw. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| OCTOBER 2008 EVENTS | |||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Monday, October 6 |
BRAIN HEALTH 101 (6-8pm) – This two-hour presentation will highlight small lifestyle changes that can impact memory performance in a big way! Topics covered will include physical exercise, nutrition, organization skills, stress management, and brain-challenging activities. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Friday, October 10 |
SUPPER WITH SAGE – An annual fund-raising dinner to benefit SAGE Eldercare’s Care Fund, which provides financial assistance to seniors unable to afford the programs offered at SAGE. Donors, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend this event. Tickets are $250 per person, including a cocktail reception, open bar, sit-down dinner, live music and a silent auction. As space is limited, reservations are required. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Wednesday, October 15 |
PREP: PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE (7:00-9:00pm) – Ongoing discussion and seminar series helping caregivers, seniors and their families. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Thursday, October 16 |
FALL PREVENTION FORUM (9:30-11:30am) – For ages 55+, exercise is a key component of fall prevention. Claire Bay, Certified Senior Citizen Exercise Instructor, will lead a fun-filled morning program designed to improve overall fitness for all fitness levels. Forum includes strength and balance exercises, discussion of lifestyle changes, and screenings for balance, blood pressure, and medication review. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| NOVEMBER 2008 EVENTS | |||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Saturday, November 1 |
BRAIN HEALTH 101 (10am-12pm) – This two-hour presentation will highlight small lifestyle changes that can impact memory performance in a big way! Topics covered will include physical exercise, nutrition, organization skills, stress management, and brain-challenging activities. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Tuesday, November 18 |
NATIONAL MEMORY SCREENING DAY (1-3pm) – A collaborative effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| Wednesday, November 19 |
STROKE: KNOWING WHAT TO DO WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS (7:30-9:00pm) – Angela N. McCall-Brown, MSN, RN, Stroke Program Coordinator for the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute-Overlook Hospital, will discuss signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |
| DECEMBER 2008 EVENTS | |||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Wednesday, December 17 |
PREP: PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE (7:00-9:00pm) – Ongoing discussion and seminar series helping caregivers, seniors and their families. | Summit | SAGE Eldercare |