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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fridays, Nov., 1 & 8, 10—11am Chair Yoga Uses a chair to help open, align, stretch and strengthen your body. Heavy emphasis on breathing techniques and relaxation. $5/class payable to Atlantic Health System. Must sign up. Wed., Nov. 13, 12:30 pm Aging, Alzheimer’s, Memory Loss and Interventions Presenter: Alicia O’Connor, MSW LCSW, Research Liaison and Clinician with the Cognitive Research Center of New Jersey, LLC. This program will focus on providing information, support and inter- ventions for individuals with cognitive impairment. Sign up required. Thurs., Nov. 21, 10—11:30am TED Talks Topic: Climate Change What can and should be done about climate change? Where do we begin? As insur- mountable as it may seem, there are things each of us can do to help stem the tide. Short videos preceded by group discussion. Please sign up. Facilitator: Jackie Hartley Thurs., Nov. 21, 3:30pm Chatham High School Fall Play/Dinner Seniors are invited to enjoy a free performance of “The Crucible” at the CHS auditori- um. Dinner to follow on a first come-first serve basis. RSVP for dinner to Debbie Haeringer at 973.701.8037 or email debbie.haeringer@gmail.com.

Everyone is forgetful from time to time. Examples of age-related memory loss includes misplacing everyday items such as glasses, forgetting appointments, or call-ing an acquaintance by the wrong name. Just last week I spent 10 minutes trying to locate my car in the gym parking lot. If not for my car alarm, I would still be looking!

The primary difference between age-related memory loss and de-mentia is that the former has no significant impact on your day to day activities. Dementia, on the other hand, is a persistent disa-bling decline in two or more areas such as memory, language,

judgement and abstract thinking.

It is important to remember that memory loss doesn’t automatical-ly mean that you have dementia. There are many treatable and re-versible causes for cognitive problems, including stress, uri-

nary tract infections, depression, a vitamin b12 deficiency, and de-hydration.

November is National Memory Screening month and we are pleased to offer free, confidential memory screenings. (See our Healthy Living column on page 5 for more information.) A screen-ing is not a diagnosis but may give you more information or di-rection to go see your doctor. Your doctor can assess your per-sonal risk factors, evaluate your symptoms, eliminate reversible causes of memory loss, and help you obtain appropriate care. Early detection is key in that it will ena-ble you to have conversations with your loved ones about your treatment and future care. Julie

~~~Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together!~~~

Fri., Nov. 22 at 12pm Thanksgiving Luncheon Join us for turkey and all the fixings provided by Barth’s, New Providence.

$8/person. Sign up & payment due by Fri., Nov. 15.

Sponsored by Heath Village Retirement Community, Hackettstown, NJ.

Our Series on Positive Aging continues with fun and informative events… Wed., Nov. 13, 10am Laughter Yoga combines interactive laughter exercises with deep centering breaths and calming moments. It is the happiest wellness program ever! Facilitator Joan Castellano will bring people togeth- er with deep belly laughs, deep belly breaths and playful laughter games. Please sign up. Wed., Dec. 4, 10:30am Introduction to Positive Psychology: The Science Behind the Smile This workshop will provide an overview of positive psychology, with the goal of living happier, healthier, longer and more productive lives. Lecturer: Cara Maksimow, LCSW. Please sign up.

COMMUNITY/FUNDRAISING

Board of Trustees Jim Connelly President Marianne Slamm Vice President Mark Grilli Treasurer Ginger Nadel Secretary John Crouthamel Sheila Goggins Gordon Granger Anne Greener Nancy Kmiecik Jay Maltby Joyce Martinsen Ruth Mirrer Barbara Montague Pam Rudy Axlyn Sommer Jim Urbelis Community Ambassadors Terry Berry Anita Glynn Vince Volpicelli Doc Whipple Staff Julie Reich Executive Director Kristin Jones Program Director Lisa O’Hara Marketing Manager Carol Eisenhardt Program and Administrative Coordinator Lisa Heap Accounting Micki Chaput, RN Director Emeritus Rodger K. Herrigel, Esq. Legal Counsel Vicki Fife Liaison, Chatham Borough Council Karen Swartz Liaison, Chatham Twp. Committee

Mission: The Senior Center of the Chathams is a nonprofit agency which encourages the independence and well-being of seniors and their families in the greater Chatham area by connecting them with each other and the com-munity at large.

Nifty Knitters Holiday Sale —

Fri., Nov. 22 at 12—2pm. Items available for purchase include: shawls, scarves, hats, blankets, throws, baby blankets, dolls, and tree ornaments lovingly crafted by our own Nifty Knitters. Shop early for best selection.

To check for

emergency closings or class cancella-

tions due to snow or ice, please call the

main line 973.635.4565 after

8:30am for a taped message.

RECENT EVENTS Thank you for helping to make our shred fundrais-er a success and thanks to Chatham Disposal Co. for its sponsorship! Volunteers– Steve Reich,Vince Volpi-celli, Jim O’Hara, Doc Whipple, and Mark Grilli Julie and Carol raffling off a gift basket at our Fall BBQ, sponsored by TD Bank Donna Sue Dowton instructing our Balance & Stability Work-shop

NOVEMBER MOVIES

SPOTLIGHT

Many thanks to Inglemoor Rehab & Care Center of Livingston, NJ for sponsoring our fall entertainment package!

Thursdays in November at 12:30pm 11/7… “Poms” 2019 comedy— Diane Keaton, Pam Grier. In this uplifting comedy, life in a retirement community is anything but retiring for a group of young-at-heart senior ladies who decide to pull out the pom-poms and form a cheerleading squad. 91 min. “PG—13” 11/14…“Professor and the Madman” 2019 biographical drama—Mel Gibson, Sean Penn. Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid-19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor. 124 min. “NR” 11/21…“The Rewrite” 2015 comedy—Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei. Once upon a time, Keith Michaels was an award- winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing but bad debts and blank pages. So when his agent arranges a job, a desperate Keith can't say no. Keith unexpectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students’ lives, including Holly, a single mom looking to start her own new chapter. 107 min. “NR”

Friday Foreign Movie at 12:30pm 11/15…“A Very Long Engagement” 2004 French drama—Audrey Tautou. Mathilde, a young Frenchwoman, vows to find out what happened to her missing fiancé during World War I. He appears to have died after a court-martial, but she needs to know for sure. As she looks for the truth, she discovers unexpected things about herself and the people she meets along the way. 133 min. “R”

All films shown with either subtitles or closed captions.

Meet Doc Whipple, one of our Community Am-bassadors. You’ve seen him volunteering at our Chatham Farmers’ Market tent and paper shred fundraisers. His involvement with the Center be-gan after he and his wife read a bulletin at the post office listing the Center’s activities. The Men’s Dis-cussion group was on that list, and his wife sug-gested he try it out. He did and he’s been coming to the Center ever since. As a Community Ambas-sador, Doc tells everyone to try out and experience the Center for themselves because there’s such a wide variety of programs and activities to choose from. While he and his wife have participated in many programs and events, he especially enjoys the Men’s Discussion group. Participants talk about current events, sports, and whatever topics spark interest during lively and engaged conver-sations. He encourages attendance and adds, “We must be doing something right because the group keeps on growing.” (The Men’s Discussion group meets Fridays at 10:30AM. No member-ship is required and there is no fee.) Doc and his wife have lived in Chatham for 50 years and raised their two children here; they also have three grandchildren. Fun Fact: Doc, who was in the shipping industry before retiring, got the nickname “Doc” when he was a child. There was a need to distinguish between him and another boy with the same first name in ballgames. One day, a player announced to him: “beginning tomorrow, you’ll be called ‘Doc’.” The player had watched the ‘Howdy Doody Show’ featuring the show’s organ player — Doc Whipple. A number of years later our Doc Whipple met that Doc Whipple!

PROGRAMS

READING GROUPS

FICTION: meets once monthly, Tuesdays at 12pm Nov. 19—BROOKLYN by Colm Toibin NONFICTION: meets once monthly, Fridays at 11am Nov. 15—THE GREATEST GENERATION by Tom Brokaw

New members always welcome to both groups!

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Mon., Nov. 11, 10:30am Moderator: Phyllis Flemming, former Executive Director of Victorian Garden Adult Day Center and experienced dementia support group leader.

Tech Support Thursday, Nov. 14, 3:15—4:15pm Need assistance with your smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.? Call the Center to schedule a 1-on-1 appt. with a CHS volunteer. Free

Support Services The Senior Center offers Support Services on Tuesdays at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am. These are private 45-minute counseling meetings with Claire Solu-Burd, MSW, a Licensed Social Worker. The fee for each individual session is $10. If you are interested in this service, please call the Center.

Men’s Discussion Group Fridays, 10:30am to 12pm A friendly and relaxed gathering for lively discussion on current events, pertinent issues and exchange of infor-mation. Coffee, snacks and laughter.

Acrylic Painting with Annette Lissy

Monday, Dec 2, 10:30am

Cost—$17.50 /person Step-by-step instruction and all materials included. Limited space. Sign up required

HEALTHY LIVING

PROGRAMS FITNESS

Classes

Tone & Flex—M & F at 9am—cardio, neuroplasticity, balance, & strength. Wed at 9am—flexibility, posture, alignment.

Qi Gong-Tai Chi—Tues & Thurs at 11am Social Dance Class—Mon at 1—2:30pm Current session ends 11/4. Next session: 11/11—01/13/20 Dance: RUMBA!

Chair Zumba— Tues. Nov. 12, at 9:45—10:45am Instructor: Monica Panetta, Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. Please sign up. Free!

Our instructors work with all levels of fitness. Contact staff for further details and payment information. There will be no refund for classes not attended. Credit toward a future session will be consid-ered for serious medical issues.

Exercise Groups Pickle Ball—Tu & Th 9:30am—2:30pm

$20/quarter (Oct.—Dec.) (9:30—10:30am advanced players only) Contact office if interested in a beginner’s clinic.

Men’s Basketball— M, W & F at 10am $20/quarter (Oct.—Dec.)

GAMES New players always welcome!! Please call office to participate.

Rummikub—Mon. at 12:30pm Pinochle—Tues. at 9:30am Play of the Hand —Tues. at 10am $6 Mah Jongg—Wed. at 9:30am Canasta—Tues. at 11am

Tame the Pain Monday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 pm. Mary Vineis, Director of Community Response & Education, Newbridge, will discuss the risks of prescription opioid use and the array of evidence-based, opioid-free pain management options. Sign up required. Lunch preceding program, 12:00 pm.

Scrabble—Wed. at 10am Bridge (Experienced)—Alternate Thurs. at 10am $6 Bridge (Duplicate Lite)--Alternate Thurs. at 10am $6 Poker (chips only)—Fri. at 12:30pm

Each month we offer programs on healthy living for older adults. If you have a health-related topic that you would like to learn more about, please contact the Senior Center staff.

Reiki Experience Fridays, 12—2pm Reiki Master Joann Smith will offer participants an experience in the Japanese technique of energy heal-ing/relaxation. Can be either seated in a chair or lying on a massage table. Sign up required for 30-minute appointments.

Donations encouraged.

DVD Series Mondays, 10:30am—12pm

Warriors, Queens and Intellectuals We continue this Great Courses series which tells the stories of 36 women who changed the world with their ideas, leadership, and sacrifices. Each session consists of three 30-minute lectures. Close-captioned. 11/4 — Lubna of Cordoba Masters Mathematics; Lady Murasaki Writes the First Novel; Anna Brings Christianity to Russia 11/18— Anna Comnena Writes a Byzantine History; Eleanor of Aquitaine Goes on Cru- sade; Marie of Champagne Promotes Romantic Love 11/25—Heloise Embraces the New Philosophy; Hildegard Revolutionizes Traditional Medi cine; Razia Rules Muslim India

In observance of Veteran’s Day, we will show the documentary, “They Shall Not Grow Old,” on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30am. Directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings trilogy), the film uses state of the art technology to restore original ar-chival footage of British troops during WW1 as they faced frontline battle in Belgium. Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the men who were there.

Blood Pressure Screening Thurs., Nov. 21, 11am—12:30pm provided by Atrium Post Acute Care of Livingston. Free. Walk-ins welcome.

Memory Screening Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10am– 1pm provided by the Cognitive Re-search Center of New Jersey, LLC. Sign-up for your free, private 30-minute screening.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 9am Tone & Flex Payment Due 10am Chair Yoga 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 12pm Reiki 12:30 Poker 12:30 Connections

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4 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 12:30 Rummikub 12:30 Tame the Pain 1pm Rumba Class

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6 9am Tone & Flex 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am Men’s Basketball 10:15 Bal & Stability Workshop 1pm Nifty Knitters

7 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Exp. Players $6 10am Watercolor 11am QiGong-TaiChi 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “Poms”

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8 9am Tone & Flex 10am Chair Yoga 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 12pm Reiki 12:30 Poker

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11 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Documentary: “They Shall Not Grow Old” 10:30 Caregivers Support Group 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

Veterans Day

12 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support Services 9:45 Chair Zumba 10am Play of Hand $6 10:30 Support Services 11am QiGong-TaiChi Payment Due 11:30 Support Services 1pm Reflections

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13 9am Tone & Flex 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am SPA - Laughter Yoga 10:15 Bal & Stability Workshop 11:15 Men’s Basketball 12:30 Memory Program 1pm Nifty Knitters

14 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Duplicate Lite $6 10am Watercolor 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11am BP screening 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “The Professor and the Madman” 3:15 Tech Support

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15 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 11am NF Book Group 12pm Reiki 12:30 Poker 12:30 Foreign Film “A Very Long Engagement”

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18 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

19 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support Services 10am Play of Hand $6 10:30 Support Services 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11:30 Support services 12pm Book Club 1pm Reflections

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20 9am Tone & Flex 9:30 Mah Jongg 10am Scrabble 10am Memory Screenings 10:15 Bal & Stability Workshop 11:15 Men’s Basketball 1pm Nifty Knitters

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21 9:30 Pickle Ball 10am Exp. Players $6 10am Watercolor 10am TED Talks 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11 am BP Screening 12:30 Thurs. Matinee “The Rewrite”

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22 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 Men’s Group 10:45 Guided Relax. $5 12pm Thanksgiving Luncheon

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25 9am Tone & Flex 10am Men’s Basketball 10:30 DVD Series: “Warriors, Queens & Intellectuals” 12:30 Rummikub 1pm Rumba Class

26 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Pinochle 9:30 Pickle Ball 9:30 Support Services 10am Play of Hand $6 10:30 Support Services 11am QiGong-TaiChi 11:30 Support Services 1pm Reflections

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Please refer to following page for information on Senior Bus operation.

MAPS—973.829.8103 or 1.888.282.6277. Email - maps@co.morris.nj.us—will transport Chatham seniors and disa-bled people to medical appointments in Union County on Mon. & Wed. (such as Berkeley Heights and Summit) and in Morris County 5 days a week. MAPS needs as much advance notice as possible—at least one to two weeks, and asks that you make appointments for late morning since the bus only runs from 9am to 2pm. Call MAPS for all medical ap-pointments.

~~~~~~~~~~~ Tri-town 55 Plus—Tri-town will underwrite $5.00 for each ride up to 4 rides a month (2 roundtrip rides) via GoGoGrandparent. Additional costs per trip will be paid for by the rider. New riders welcome. To register, sign up online at tritown55plus.org or call 1.855.464.6872.

~~~~~~~~~~~ Morris County Bus Service—Visit NJ Transit at njtransit.com or call 973.275.5555 for info about routes and schedules or to use the trip planner. Bus scheduling info is available at the Senior Center.

~~~~~~~~~~~ S.H.I.P. Counselor—If you need assistance with Medicare Part D, Medigap and other Medicare issues, contact the Senior Center and we will put you in touch with the counselor to set up an appointment.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Register Ready - NJ Special Needs Registry—Helps emergency responders locate and safely evacuate people who could find it difficult to get to safety with family, friends or a shelter. To register: registerready.nj.gov OR Call 211.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OPERATION REASSURANCE for Chatham Twp and Boro residents—You call the police each morning before 10am to check in. If they don’t hear from you they will call you. Call your local police station to register.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Medi Alert buttons for Chatham residents living alone, especially those with chronic medical conditions. The cost is $30 for installation and $35 per month for monitoring. Senior Center can pay the costs for those qualifying for PAAD or unable to afford a unit. Supplied and monitored by Amcest. Subsidized by Chatham Jaycees.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Medical Profile Wallet Card—An identification for emergency use by the rescue squad. Pick up form at Sen-ior Center and keep it in wallet. This card provides the squad with vital information about your meds, health issues and contacts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alert Chatham—Mass Notification System. To get alerts about emergencies and other important community news. To register go to: chathamborough.org OR chathamtownship-nj.gov

The Senior bus is available to Chatham residents age 60+ and/or disabled, who are able to board and exit the bus unassisted. The driver is not permitted to assist with boarding or packages. Cost: $1 per ride ($2 round trip). Fare must be paid at time of ride. Service is on a first come/first served basis. Drop off and pick up times are estimates and riders may experience wait times to accommodate other riders. To make reservations, please call the Center no later than 2pm the day before. Please call MAPS (973.829.8103 or 1.888.282.6277) for medical transport. The Senior bus will no longer provide transportation for medical appts. and other on-demand services. Hours of operation will be 9:15am to 1:45pm on Tu, Th & F unless otherwise noted on the calendar. We will continue to provide bus service to and from the Senior Center and the Morris County Nutrition sites in Chatham and Madison, as well as to/from the Madison Y once daily on the days of regular operation. Weekly trips to ShopRite and once monthly trips to malls will be available on a fixed-schedule basis.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Looking to get more involved around the Chathams?

Volunteer & Club info: Art League of the Chathams—artleagueofthechathams.org Chatham Borough—Janice Piccolo, Community Services jpiccolo@chathamborough.org Chatham Community Players—chathamplayers.org 973.635.7363 Chatham Emergency Squad—973.377.1131 chathamemergencysquad.org Historical Society of Chatham—chathamnjhistoricalsociety.org Historical Society of Chatham Twp—973.635.4911 chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org Independent Thrift Shop, Madison—contact Cookie Warren 973.822.1890 Jaycees—contact Jim Connelly 973.452.6650 Kiwanis Club—chathammadisonkiwanis.org Library of the Chathams—973.635.0603 chathamlibrary.org Madison Rotary Club—madisonrotarynj.org Senior Club of the Chathams— contact Christa Clarke 973.216.7719 Town and Country Garden Club of the Chathams—townandcountrygardenclubofthecha.weebly.com Tritown55plus—862.246.6065 tritown55plus@gmail.com tritown55plus.org

“Serenity” By

Bob Harmon

Bob is a student in our Watercolor Workshop, which meets Thursdays at 10am now through May. New members of all skill levels are always welcome. Cost: $50 for 6 clas-ses ($60 for age 60 and under). Call the Center to register for class and get a copy of the materials list.

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