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652 Garfield Ave.
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
(732) 341-1000, ext. 8461 or 8460

Director of Senior Services
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Senior Center

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Overview

The Toms River Senior Center would like to extend its heartiest welcomesto all of our visitors. Here you will find the latest information on the center's plethora of activities and events for area residents and non-residents alike.

Classes and Activities

The center will soon begin their Ceramic class and is seeking residents interested in attending the weekly course. The class begins at 1 p.m. every Monday beginning September 21. The cost of the course is $3 per class plus the cost of item. For more information, please call 732 341-1000, ext. 8460.

Lastly, the Toms River Senior Center is seeking for more members to join their Choral Group and is specifically in need of a piano player. For more information, please call (732) 341-1000, ext. 8460.

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Links

http://gethelp.njlibraries.org/

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Property Tax Reimbursement Information (Senior Freeze)

Upcoming Events

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August Newsletter PDF Print E-mail

Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday...August 11th
Massages
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Tuesday... August 17th
Blood Pressure Screening
12:30 - 2:00 pm

Wednesday... August 25th
General Membership Meeting
(mini Health Fair)
12:30 - 3:00 pm

Looking Ahead
Wednesday... September 29th
International Buffet

Friday... September 17th
Cholesterol Screening


Please sign-up in advance! Thursday... November 18th
Cholesterol Screening
Please sign-up in advance!

Quote of the Month

"Ah, summer - what power you have to make us suffer and like it." ~ Russell Baker

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, August 25th
12:30 - 3:00 pm

Mini Health Fair

Sponsored by Green Acres and Care Choice
- Health Screenings
- Light Refreshments
- Door Prizes
- Vendors
Transportation Available
Call 732-341-1000 ext 8208

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN-IN EACH TIME YOU COME INTO THE SENIOR CENTER! IF YOU ARE NEW OR UNSURE HOW TO SIGN-IN SEE THE OFFICE STAFF!

August Trips

Berry Fresh MArket
Thursday... August 12th

Huddy Park Farmers Market
Wednesday... August 18th

International Buffet

Wednesday, Sept. 29th
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Musicain Smokey Starr will be performing!
Bring your favorite ethnic food to share!
Sign up in the office.
Transportation is Available
Call 732-341-1000 ext 8460

Did You Know?

*11% of people are left handed
*August has the highest percentage of births
*unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it
*rabbits like licorice
*a bear has 42 teeth
*reindeer like bananas
*lemons contain more sugar than strawberries
*the Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters
*no two corn flakes look the same

August Recipe

Pineapple Smoothies
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup 1% buttermilk
2 cups ice cubes
2 (8oz) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple
1/4 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses, serve immediately.
Servings: 6

IMPORTANT!!!

When scanning your membership card...Please try to push the correct activity for which you are attending. If you make an error, notify the office staff. Also, if you forget your card follow the directions on the touch screen for signing in. Thank you!

Book of the Month

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.
Discussion Date is: Tuesday, September 21 @ 10:30
 
Helpful Services and Links PDF Print E-mail

Recently, the Senior Center has been contacted by a few people offerring services and sites for our clientel to consider.  It is our hope that visitors to this site will take advantage of the information provided in the many forms that are presented.  Please enjoy. 

http://www.njpolio.org (Polio network of New Jersey Website)

http://www.nj.gov/njoem/plan/hurricanes.html (New Jersey Office Of Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness)

https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/ (New Jersey Register Ready)

http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/emb_cert.html (Community Emergency Response Team)

Each month, we will try to update this portion as we believe in it's value.