The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
Following are the December events scheduled by the Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd. in Somerset. The center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call (732) 563-4213.
Bingo Tournament – Every Thursday
Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards)
Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Computer Instruction – Every Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Advance registration required.
Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Monday, 9:30 a.m. (Doctor’s Note Needed for Class)
Line Dancing – Every Friday, 9:30 am
Games (Scrabble, Dominos, Checkers, Yahtzee, Uno & Quizzle) – Daily
December 2 – Performance by the “5 Straws: A Brass Wind Instrument Quintet”, 10:30 am (They will play a variety of music that will put you in a festive spirit).
December 3, 17 & 21 – Tai Chi with Bobbi Joels, 10:30 am (Tai Chi as exercise is based on shifting body weight through a series of light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically together into one long, graceful gesture. Some studies have reported that participants experienced a reduction in pain, fatigue and stiffness and a greater sense of well-being. Regular tai chi can help reduce falls especially for those with balance problems).
December 4 – Dance Performance by the Hillsborough Rockettes and Rockets
December 5 – Hanukkah Basics: An Educational Journey of Time, Relevance & Sharing, 10:30 am
December 6 – “Colon Health: Anatomy & Function of Your Large Intestine” by Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 10:30 am
December 6, 13 & 27 – Bridge Lessons with Renee, 10:30 am
December 9 – “Oh What Fun It Is: A Christmas Chorus with Jackie Weigart & the Canal Choral Society, 10:30 am
December 10 – “Tis the Season to be Safety Conscious: Another Gentle Reminder on Fire Safety During the Holidays” with the Franklin Township Fire Prevention Squad, 10:30 am
December 12 – Center Closed
December 13 – “Depression & Older Adults” by Suda Narasimham, LSW, Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 10:30 am
December 16 – Performance by the Swinging Singing Seniors
December 19 – Center Closed
December 20 – “A Sliver of Sliver” Holiday Event, 10:30 am (A Sliver of Sliver is Quail Brook’s 2013 Holiday Event for friends and family. Please join us and celebrate with a much lauded & savory lunch, delectable dessert and much anticipated music that will lift your spirits just in the “Nick” of time!)
December 23 – A Trip to the Movies: Popcorn and a Classic Holiday Movie at Quail Brook, 10:30 am
December 24 & 25 – Holiday – Center Closed
December 26 – Bingo: Grand Prize Drawing, 10:30 am
December 27 – “Kwanza: A Celebration of family, Friends and Culture” with Girl Scout Troop 61091, 10:30 am
December 31 – New Year’s Party, 10:30 am (Another reason to celebrate! Come ring in 2014, bring your hat & noisemakers and join us for lunch and a toast at noon).
