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December Events at the Senior Center of the Chathams

Find out What's Happening at the Senior Center of the Chatham's this December

DECEMBER 2017 EVENTS

TECH SUPPORT FOR SENIORS – Thurs., Dec. 7, 3 - 4pm. For assistance with your smartphone, laptop, other personal devices. Call Center at 973.635.4565 to schedule a 1-on-1 appt with a Chatham High School student volunteer. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd. Chatham, NJ. www.chathamseniorcenter.org

HALLELUJAH - Mon., Dec. 11, 12:30pm. Get in the holiday spirit by exploring the popular Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s “Messiah” with George Marriner Maull, artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra and Emmy-nominated television host. Find out what makes this chorus one of the most popular ever written! Refreshments follow presentation. Must sign up. This free event is sponsored by Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. Call Center at 973.635.4565 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd. Chatham, NJ. www.chathamseniorcenter.org

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NUTRITION SERIES: LIGHTENING-UP HOLIDAY FOODS – Tues., Dec 12, 12:45pm. Jenn Luster, RD of Chatham ShopRite, returns to demonstrate how you can adjust favorite holiday treats so that they are healthy yet still delicious. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. Call Center at 973.635.4565 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd. Chatham, NJ. www.chathamseniorcenter.org

HOLIDAY CONCERT – Thurs., Dec. 14, 10:30am. The Chatham Middle School Pops Orchestra will be performing holiday (Christmas and Hanukkah) and seasonal songs. To make this event even more fun and memorable, song sheets will be passed out for an audience sing-a-long. Free lunch follows concert (with thanks to Board of Trustees). Limited seating. Sign up is required – but good singing voices are not required. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. Call Center at 973.635.4565 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd. Chatham, NJ. www.chathamseniorcenter.org

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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING – Thurs., Dec. 21 at 11am – 12:30pm. Provided by Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. Walk-ins ok. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham, NJ. chathamseniorcenter.org

PICKLEBALL – Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm & Thursdays, 12 – 2pm. Two courts available in the Chatham Twp Municipal Bldg gym. Limited paddles available – please bring own equipment if possible. Call Center for details. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. Call Center at 973.635.4565 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham, NJ. chathamseniorcenter.org

SOCIAL DANCING – Tuesdays, 1 – 2:30pm. Eight-class sessions led by Robert J. Sweeney--dance instructor, competition judge and former dance studio co-owner with 30+ years experience in standard and Latin dance. Current session (dance – fox trot) runs Dec. 5 to Feb. 6, 2018. Wear loose clothing; avoid rubber soled shoes. Partner not needed. Fee $65/session. Chatham Twp. municipal bldg. gym. Participants do not need to be Chatham residents. Call Center at 973.635.4565 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham, NJ. chathamseniorcenter.org Recent studies have shown that dancing is not only good for the body, but good for mental strength as well. And it’s fun!

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