Somerville County-Operated Senior Centers Extend Closures

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

Post Date: 11/02/2020

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Due to the pandemic, all Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers will remain temporarily closed until Dec. 31. The Somerset County management team is following state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while they continue to assess the centers’ reopening dates.

Grab and Go Lunch service is available as a healthy alternative to congregate dining. Seniors can pick up their lunch at curbside at any of the six county-operated senior centers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration and reservations are required. Click here for more information.

Zoom programs are available to senior center clients who would like to participate in classes from the comfort of their own home. Click here for more information about Zoom programs. To obtain a weekly activity packet by mail, call 908-704-6346 or toll-free at 1-888-747-1122.

Meals on Wheels will continue to deliver hot and/or frozen meals, five days a week according to each client’s meal-delivery schedule.

The Office on Aging & Disability Services is closed to walk-ins, but staff is available to answer calls and assist via curbside service. For those who are seeking assistance, call 908-704-6346 or toll-free at 1-888-747-1122. A client’s need for curbside service will be determined over the phone by staff. Clients can leave a brief message with their name and phone number and calls will be returned as soon as possible.

To sign up for senior center news, click here. For more information about senior center programs, call 908-704-6346 or toll-free at 1-888-747-1122.

County-operated senior wellness centers are operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services. The multi-purpose facilities offer a variety of activities such as educational programs, health and wellness information in a stimulating social setting.

The Office on Aging and Disability Services connects seniors, their caregivers and adults with disabilities to the programs and services they need to remain independent and active in their community.

This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.