Senior Resource Center

Move Today/Stretch Bands
2021-08-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
A great class to improve flexibility, balance, stamina, muscle strength, posture & body mechanics led by Instructor David Cross.
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Qigong
2021-08-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-08-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
Learn how to take control and responsibility for your body, mind, and spirit. As certified Qigong therapist, Renee Dorn, helps you understand and alleviate energetic blockages that, if not addressed, can manifest disease in the body, discomfort in the spirit, and distress to the mind.
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Virtual Lunch 'n' Learn: "Dementia: What It Is and What It Is Not"
2021-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
While we have come a long way in increasing awareness of dementia there is very little understanding of what that actually means. Dementia is often used interchangeable with diseases like Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia however, there are other conditions that can cause the symptoms of dementia that with proper diagnosis and treatment may be managed and even reversed. This program will discuss the meaning of the term dementia as well as the causes. We will identify the steps to getting an accurate diagnosis as well as things we can do to promote healthy aging.
Amy has worked exclusively in the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders for the past 30 years. Her experience ranges from Adult Day Care and Home Health to working as the original Activity Director in the very first dementia specific assisted living in the country and later as Executive Director opening a building in West Orange NJ. Ms. Matthews also worked for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter for 14 years providing both professional and community education and training. Amy currently specializes in professional training and community education. She also provides consulting with professionals and families on best practices and helping them create a plan of care for the future. Amy was also a caregiver for her Grandmother who had Vascular Dementia and considers this her greatest experience in terms of understanding how these diseases affect families and how families reach out and interact with professionals.
This session will be held live over Zoom. Please register with the Washington Township Library (click here) so we can send you a link to attend. PLEASE NOTE: The link to attend will be emailed to you at least 24 hours in advance. If you have not received it by then, please check your spam folder. If it is not there, please email william.haggis@wtpl.org so it can be resent.
Zoom is free, and you can access it on any iPhone, Android, tablet, or iPad. If you are new to Zoom – try it out here before the session. Simply click the test Zoom link to see how easy it is to see and hear a presentation right from your home: https://zoom.us/test

Chair Yoga
2021-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-08-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
Yoga done in a chair with some standing postures. Appropriate for seniors and people with physical limitations. Led by instructor Lisa Franey.
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Tai Chi for Living Basics
2021-08-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
A Beginner level balance and flexibility program that helps rebuild and maintain your motion. Led by instructor Stan Cohen, this program is developed specifically for seniors and includes simple, low-impact exercises that build muscle strength, muscle tone, endurance, flexibility and balance without the bounding and muscle strain of high impact exercise programs.
This class is currently being offered by Zoom. Please email info@srcnj.org to receive the Zoom meeting information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Healthy Bones
2021-08-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-08-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
Healthy Bones will take place INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah. The sanctuary has a recently installed UV filtration system. Participants who are vaccinated are not required to wear a mask. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask. Please bring your vaccination card to your first class. Cost of attendance is $2.
Project Healthy Bones is an evidence-based exercise program for people with or at risk for osteoporosis. The sessions include exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility, and education on nutrition, safety, drug therapy, and lifestyle related to osteoporosis.

Barre/Chair Pilates
2021-08-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
This class, led by instructor Lisa Franey, opens with a series of low impact cardio movements then moves to exercises focused on isometric strength training combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements that focus on toning arms and legs. This class also includes core work and stretching.
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Line Dancing
2021-08-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
Instructor David Cross leads fun, energetic line dances that help increase flexibility, stamina, balance & fitness. We will be dancing to a variety of music including Popular & country It is a great, low-impact way to exercise and feel better!
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Line Dancing
2021-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary at the Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930
Instructor David Cross leads fun, energetic line dances that help increase flexi bility, stamina, balance & fitness. We will be dancing to a variety of music including Popular & country It is a great, low-impact way to exercise and feel better!
This class is held INDOORS in the Sanctuary of the Church of the Messiah (50 Route 24 Chester, NJ), where there is a UV air filtration system. Please email info@srcnj.org to make a reservation or for more information.
$2.00 recommended donation can be made via our Donate button on the website, cash, or check sent to the Senior Resource Center 50 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930.

Virtual Lunch 'n' Learn: "Are You Dreaming of a Good Night's Sleep?"
2021-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Did you know that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep? Sleep problems can take many forms and can involve too little sleep, too much sleep, or inadequate quality of sleep. Join us to learn why sleep is important, reasons for not being able to sleep, and tips on how to improve sleep.
Christine Dunne has 35 years clinical experience in sleep medicine and holds the RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) credential from the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists). She started in the sleep field as a night technologist and has progressed to managing and operating a successful sleep lab. Christine has worked on various research projects over her years in Sleep. She is focused on patient and community education to bring awareness to the important role sleep has in our day.
This session will be held live over Zoom. Please register with the Chester Library (click here) so we can send you a link to attend. PLEASE NOTE: The link to attend will be emailed to you at least 24 hours in advance. If you have not received it by then, please check your spam folder. If it is not there, please email donnella.tilery@chesterlib.org so it can be resent.
Zoom is free, and you can access it on any iPhone, Android, tablet, or iPad. If you are new to Zoom – try it out here before the session. Simply click the test Zoom link to see how easy it is to see and hear a presentation right from your home: https://zoom.us/test
