55 Kip Center

Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program- offered by the Div. of Senior Services. The income guidelines to receive a voucher for $20 worth of fresh produce is $1.604 per month for a single person and $2,159 for a couple. Call (201) 336-7437 for further information. Representatives from theDivision Of Senior Services Nutrition program will be at the Farmer's Market July 30th from 11:00 to 2:00.

Free Pencil Drawing Classes

Susan Kim will teach this class from 1:00 to 2:00 on Thursdays during the summer session. Advance sign-up is requested. Bring pencils and drawing paper.

Computer Club

Beginning in July, students will be available to assist. Check the office for days and times.

50/50 Raffle Books

This year's winners for our Annual 50/50, winners divided the $7,260 total taken in. We are happy to report that the first prize winner was one our members, Joan Eveleens, who received $1,815 Second prize went to Bob Clark for $1,089 and the third prize winner, Kenny Fielder, received $726. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to allwho supported our 50/50 this year!

Annual Golf Outing

The 13th Annual Golf Outing was held on May 19th at High Point Country Club.

In spite of the weather, 114 hardy golfers turned out to participate in the event. We thank Boiling Springs Savings Bank for sponoring the golf shirts and also a Platinum sponsorship. Thanks also to Kearny Federal Savings for bumping up their Platinum sponsorship to become the exclusive Dinner Sponsor. We are grateful to the Rutherford Elks Lodge 547 for sponsoring the golf balls, and Joel Brizzi for donating the bottled water. The winner of the outing was Phil Possessky, and for the fourth year, the Longest Drive winner was Joe McGuire. Thank you to all our sponsors, the golfers and especially the golf committee who made this event such a success! See our Gallery for photos!

New Computers

Through the generosity of Boiling Springs Savings Bank and their sponsorhsip of our computer labe, we recently were able to purchase new computers for the seniors to take lessons on or to just use to access the internet, eamil grandchildren, or keep up to date with correspondence. Classes are offered during our regular sessions, and students provide one-on-one assistance during our computer club. If you need further information, please call the office at 201-460-1600.

Defibrillator Donated

Dr. Isralowitz and the NJ Physicians Group donated a defibrillator to 55 Kip Center on May 31st. Four members of the staff attended CPR/AED course to become certified for its use. One of our fitness instructors is also certified.

"Caring for You, Caring for Me" Workshops

Ronnie Cahill has recently completed the first 5 week support workshop of "Caring for You, Caring For Me."This program is sponsored by Women United In Philanthropy. The 10 hour program is open to both fmaily and professional caregivers to share common concerns, to learn methods of coping, and to gain information on resources available. If you are interested in a joining this free group, contact Ronnie Cahill at 55 Kip Center or email her at ronniekipcenter@hotmail.com.

Saturday, July 12th at 10:30 am- Presentation by "Comfort Keepers." Solutions that help you stay in yur home.

Tuesday, July 15th 10:30 am-Sun Screen Program

Thursday,July 17th at 10:00 am- Alzheimer Support Group and at 1:00 Casino Day hosted by Wellington Care

Tuesday, July 22nd 10:00-12:00-Eye Screening

Wednesday, July 23rd-Health Assessments by Marie Fletcher,RN

Book Discussion on July 25th 1:00 pm

Programs:

Our summer session begains on Tuesday, July 8th until Aug. 14th except for Aerobics and Chair fitness.. A list of classes, description of the class and prices will be included in the program brochure for this abbreviated 6 week session. Brochure available at 55 Kip Center. You can check the Weekly Activities on the calendar for a list of current programs. See class descriptions below.

Aerobics: 9:00 and 10:00- 10 sessions- $20 -July 1, 3,8 ,10 ,15, 31 and August 5,7, 12, 14

Chair Fitness: 11:00 - $20 -July 1, 3,8 ,10 ,15, 31 and August 5, 7, 12, 14

Arthritis Foundation Exercise: 12:30- 12 classes $24

Body Strengthening: 9:00 am 12 classes $24- Wednesdays and Fridays

Floor Exercise- 10:30- 12 1/2 hour class $12 Wednesdays and Fridays

T'ai Chi Chih 12:30 5 classes $10

Yoga: 10:30 12 classes $24 Wednesdays and Fridays

One Stroke Painting- 6 classes $12 Wednesday 12:00

Evening Classes

Body Strengthening: 6:00 pm Thursdays- 6 classes for $12

Yoga: 7:00 Thursdays -6 classes for $12

No charge classes

Current Events -Tuessdays and Thursdays 10:15

Bridge- Tuesdays at 12:30

Quilting- Wednesdays 11:00

Knitting and Crocheting: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00

List of all programs for the year

Spiral Meditation - ** New Class with instructor Anna Gramlich on Tuesday evenings after Arthritis Foundation Exercise. Learn the techniques to develop more strength and flexibility, working with the breath and meditation to relax and heal the body and create a calmer inner you.

Computer classes will run 2 hours, twice a week for 3 weeks - a total of 12 hours of class time for $50.00. Classes will begin when we reach minimum enrollment - so don't put it off any longer - now's the time to learn the computer or brush up on you skills. Call today and get your name on the list.

Aerobics -Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 and again at 10:00.

Chair Aerobics -Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program -Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 and Tuesday evening at 6:00

Body Strengthening - Wed. & Fridays 9:00; 1/2 hr. floor exercise 10:30; one time a week Friday 10:30; & Thursday evening 6:00

Dancercise - Friday 11:30

Ballroom Line Dancing - Wednesday 11:30

Men's Fitness- Tuesday & Thursday 1:30

Salsa Class - Wednesday 10:30

T'ai chi chih- Wednesdays 12:30

Yoga Class - Wednesday & Fridays 1:30; Thursday evenings 7:00; and once a week

One Stroke Art Class- Beginners 12:00; Intermediate 1:30

Watercolor - Thursday 1:00- 3:00

Classes free of charge include:

Movie Classics every Friday afternoon

Bible Study -Thursdays 12:30

Blood Pressure Screening-Thursdays 10-1:00

Book Discussion- last Friday of the month

Bridge Club - Tuesday afternoons

Canasta & Rummikub- Wednesdays 11:00

Computer Club- check time with office

Creative Writing- Thursdays 9:00

Current Events Discussion- Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30

Knitting/Crocheting Club - Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

Quilting Club - Wednesdays 11:00

Walking Club- Spring and fall on Mondays at 10:00 at Tryon Field

Support Groups

Aphasia Support - every Friday at 10:30

Caregivers/Alzheimer Support- 3rd Thursday monthly at 10:00