June, 2016 - Robbinsville Twp, NJ

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June 2016
Robbinsville Senior Center
F R O M
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
“FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS” EVERY
MONDAY 11:30-12:15 PM
Call (609) 259-1567 for
more info on programs
Programs/Screenings by Pg. 4
Robert Wood Johnson
Yoga /Daily Fitness
Class/Computer/Bocce
Pg. 5
Presentations for June
Pg. 5
News from Robbinsville
Tax Collector
Pg. 3
Mercer County Assistance Programs
Pg.6
Pg.8
MC Nutrition Program/
Pg. 9
TRADE/Meals on Wheels
Robbinsville Township
Officials:
David Fried, Mayor
Township Council:
Ron Wit, President
Vince Calcagno, Vice President
Christine Ciaccio,
Sheree McGowan
T H E
D E S K
O F
M A Y O R
A big round of applause for everyone that helped make the 10th Annual Senior Center Open House May
14 such a great success? Bravo on another terrific event.
And how about that Pickelball!
Thanks to all the volunteers, including Lifetree Community Church, and please continue to patronize all
the local businesses who donated to the event, including:
A&M Farm Market; Amazon; Archer Law Office, LLC; Atrium Post-Acute Care; Central Perk & Bagel
Co.; Centro Grille; Chik-Fil-A; Comfort Keepers; Country Gardens; David Bradley Chocolatier; DeLorenzo’s Tomato Pies; Dolce & Clemente’s Italian Market; Friendly’s; Funni-Bonz BBQ Smokehouse;
Gifted; Halo Farms;
Moe’s Southwest Grill; Nail Dimensions; Negligee-Hamilton Car Wash; Papa’s Tomato Pies; Porfirio’s
Italian Foods; Ravello by Toscano; Sadie Cakes Café; Shabell Development Corp.; Timothy’s Center for
Gardening; Tony’s Farm Market; VC Salon and Villa Barone.
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I am pleased to announce that Township Council adopted the 2016 Municipal budget of $22.5 million on
May 12.
The budget contains a second tax cut in three years with a tax rate of 52.6 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from 53.1 cents in 2015. That tax rate also marks the fourth flat or reduced rate in the last six
years. When you consider the fact we have enhanced and improved our services to residents and are putting some of the final touches on our new municipal building on Route 33 to improve those services even
further, I really cannot imagine a better budget. Tip of the cap to Business Administrator Joy Tozzi and
Township Chief Financial Officer Debbie Bauer, along with Township Council, for its recent adoption.
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The Robbinsville Farmers’ Market returns on Tuesday, June 7 (3 p.m.) at its new location behind the new
municipal building. Patrons and merchants can enter via Union Street … Community Day will be held on
Saturday, June 11 from 2-9 p.m. at Community Park. This year also will feature our 1st Annual Green
Fair from 2-6 p.m. … The R*MAPSA Father’s Day Fishing Derby is on Sunday, June 19. Come on out
to West Town Center Lake and enjoy a technology-free day of fishing and fun with the whole family.
Great work by the Recreation Division putting together all of those terrific events for our community to
enjoy.
Sincerely,
Mayor Dave Fried
Dan Schuberth
Senior Center: Renee Burns,
Director
Reneeb@Robbinsville-Twp.org
CH Kang,
Administrative Assistant
(609) 259-1567
F R I E D
V I SI T U S O N T H E W E B
W W W . R O B B IN S V IL L E - TW P . O RG
News from Janice Garcia, Robbinsville Tax Collector_____
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NJ DO NOT CALL LIST
CALL 1-888-382-1222
Taxpayers have the ability to have their quarterly taxes & sewer
bill paid using the banks Automatic Clearing House (ACH) system. This is a “FREE” service available to all residents.
Mercer County Surrogate’s Office: Every
1st Thursday from 9:30-11:30 @ the
RSC Call 989-6336 for an appointment.
Flyers for both Authorization Agreement (ACH) and Payment Information
are attached to the back of the Newsletter for your convenience.
MC Surrogate will
conduct procedures
related to probate
of Wills ,& Affidavits of estates .
***MUA payments can be made at the Tax Office location 1 Washington
Blvd. Located in the basement level. Please do not combine MUA pay-
ments on the same check as your taxes.
Robbinsville Senior Fellowship Club
Mercer County Legal Services Project for
the Elderly: (609) 695-6249
The office provides
legal services in
areas of bankruptcies, fraud, Wills,
Power of Attorney,
Advance Directives.
Mercer County Consumer
Affairs Division
(609) 989-6671
Meetings are held the last Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. unless
changed for a holiday schedule. The June monthly meeting will be
held on Friday, June 24, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
For more info on the Club contact Kathy Whitaker (609) 426-4731
or Ed Drago (609) 259-3073
BINGO will follow after the meeting.
The Robbinsville Senior Center will be closed on
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 for the Primary Election.
ROBB INSV IL L E FELL OWSHI P CL UB
E VE N TS F OR J U N E
Robbinsville Fellowship Club LUAU/
BINGO Event:
Saturday: June 25,
2016
Robbinsville Senior
Center 12-4p.m.
Cost for everyone:
$9.00
Event will be catered
by LITTLE KING
Flyer attached to back
of Newsletter with menu
choices.
Last Day to pay and
register is Wednesday,
June 22.
Sign up with either Ed
Drago or Kathy Whitaker
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
ROBBINSVILLE TAX OFFICE
PTR Blue booklets for the 2015 Senior Freeze have been mailed
* please note: the form for calculating the tax amount has
changed, so bring this to the tax collector for verification and the
official stamp required on that page. Flyer with 2015 Income
requirements are attached to the newsletter. The deadline for
residents to file their 2015 Senior Freeze (PTR) applications has
been extended to Oct. 17, 2016. Original deadline June 1st.
HOMESTEAD BENEFIT (FOR HOMEOWNERS)
If there are any questions call 1-888-238-1233 (8:30-5:30 p.m.)
Monday through Friday no Holidays. This is a State Program
and not run by the local Tax office.
To file applications online: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/
relief.shtml **IMPORTANT: Homestead benefits for the
year 2013 ( yes 2013) will be taken off of the 2nd quarter property tax due on May 1, 2016. A revised stub for
that quarter has been mailed. Use the BLUE stub payment and NOT the GREEN and WHITE one mailed
last July. Questions call: 1-888-238-1233
SENIOR TAX FREEZE (PTR) forms The Tax
Collector will not have the forms available for residents
in the Tax Office. PTR forms dropped off at the Tax
Collectors office, will be ready on Friday of that week.
Forms dropped off on Friday will be ready the following
Friday. Please provide a SASE and it will be mailed back
to you when complete.
To ask questions regarding the Senior Freeze or to request a PTR application, call 1-800-882-6597 (8:304:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, no holidays.
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RO B E RT WO O D J O H N S O N
SCREENINGS
Body Fat Analysis Tue.
June 28;10:30-12p.m. If
you are just beginning to
exercise or if exercise has
been part of your daily
routine, this is a good
way to measure your progress with our Futrex analyzer. Please see Renee
or CH if you are interested in scheduling an appointment.
* S AV E
TH E
Carotid Screening
Thursday, July 7;10:3012p.m.
A nurse will listen to
your carotid arteries with
a Doppler stethoscope,
share the results and provide information to you.
Blood Pressure also
available. Please see
Renee or CH for an appointment.
DAT E S
2 Hydraulic Outdoor Gym
pieces have been installed
outside the center close to
the Bocce Courts. If interested in learning how to
use them see Renee. Pickle
Ball ( a combination of tennis, badminton and pingpong )will be introduced to
Robbinsville seniors on
Thursday, June 9. A flyer
YMCA
Delay the Disease Program. Pre-register The
6th session will begin on
Monday, June 6-July,
25, 2016 ,1:30-2:30 p.m.
(No class Monday, July
4) The Y will be conducting a 8 week evidence
based fitness program in
the MPR consisting of
low impact exercise classes safe for older adults.
F O R F U TU R E E V E N TS IN
with more detailed information for Pickleball is
attached to the back of the
June newsletter. Many trips
will be planned. Some local
some not. 911 Memorial &
Museum Trip on Monday,
August 8, 2016 . A trip to
the NJ State Theatre on
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Saturday, November
19,2016 to see the Shanghai
Acrobats of the People’s
Republic of China is
planned. Flyers with detailed information are attached to the back of the
newsletter. Do not delay,
tickets sell out quickly!
S U PER SEN IOR FI TNE SS PROGRAM S 2016
Learn the basics of a healthy
lifestyle and a full hour of
exercise. The current Tuesday exercise class is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24July 5, 2016 2:00-3:00 p.m.
(N0 class June 7) The Friday exercise class is sched-
uled May 27, - July 1,
2016. 9:30-10:30 a.m. The
cost of the class is $10.00
($20.00 non-residents) .
Price is based on a full sixweek session.
Barb Twamley,-ACSM certi-
fied instructor. Registration
is required. Class size is limited. The MPR is reserved
for both the Tuesday and
Friday classes. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your doctor.
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E X E RC I S E P RO G R AM S
Chair Yoga Class
Chair Yoga is held every
Thursday morning
promptly from 10:0011:00 a.m. in the MultiPurpose Room .
No reservations are
needed. All adults
60+years of age are
welcome.
Daily Exercise
Program
Please join Ed Drago &
fellow seniors each morning from 9:00-9:30 a.m.
in the Multi-Purpose
Room. This exercise program is geared for non-
strenuous activity.
All adults 60+ years of
age are welcome to
join us.
M E RC E R C O U N TY
C O N S U M E R A F F A I RS
WALGREENS
P R E S E N TA TI O N
Home Improvement
Fraud Presentation
Wednesday, June 15,
2016 ; 11:45–
Thursday, June 23, 2016
11:30-12:15 p.m. come and
join us to hear Division
Chief Donna Giovannetti
for information on the latest Home Improvement
Fraud.
12:15 p.m.
1 0TH
Thank you to all the volunteers and local businesses who helped commemorate another great
event! Special thanks to
Township Administra-
Presentation on Food
and Drug Interactions.
Chair Yoga Class
“Get Fit Where You
Sit”. Tuesday, May 24
-July 19, 2016 10:0011:00 a.m. (No class
June 7th) Must be prepaid and registered for
this class to participate.
Class size is limited. If
you are a Robbinsville
resident & would like to
join see Renee.
H EADS U P!
SENIORS
Brain Health Network
Keeping your Brain in
Mind... Wednesday,
June 29, 2016 11:3012:15 p.m. This program will address falls
and pedestrian safety to
increase risks of consequences of brain injury.
A N N UA L S E N I O R C E N T E R
O P E N H OU SE
tion, Life Tree Community Church, The Robbinsville Recreation staff,
Senior Advisory Council
Members, and my Senior
Center Assistant CH
Kang, who brought all
the decorations and flowers for the 10th Anniversary to a higher level!
Thanks with all my heart
for all the hard work!
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S TAT E
HEALTH I N SU R AN C E A SSI STA NC E PROGRA M
( SHI P )
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program
(SHIP) offers “FREE”
one-on-one counseling to
Medicare beneficiaries.
Trained volunteers give
unbiased, objective information about your Medicare /and or Health Insurance.
Must make an appointment prior to meeting
with a SHIP counselor. In
addition, please supply
information to the counselor on your current
Medicare/and or Health
Insurance. Please see
Renee for information to
schedule an appointment at
the Robbinsville Senior
Center.
County Connection located
at 957 Route 33, Hamilton,
NJ (609) 890-9800.
* Medicare/SHIP appointments are also available on
Wednesday’s and Friday’s
by calling the Mercer
N EW J ER SEY S U PPL EM ENTA L N U TR IT ION
A SSI STAN C E P ROGR AM (NJSNAP)
What is SNAP?
SNAP is the Federal
Food Assistance Program.
If approved you will receive benefits on a debit
card to buy groceries.
Gross Income eligibility
for a household of
1=$1,680 and $2,268 for a
household of 2 people.
To apply for SNAP
please contact Mercer
Street Food Bank: 1-609406-0503 ext. 5549.
Renee Burns at 609-2591567 to set up an appointment at the Robbinsville
Senior Center with a
SNAP Outreach Coordinator.
For you for your convenience, please contact
P HA RM AC EUTI CA L A SSI STA NC E TO T HE A GED
D I SAB L ED (PAAD) 2 01 6 I N C OM E L IMI T S
PAAD helps eligible New
Jersey residents pay for necessary prescription drugs.
You qualify for PAAD if
you:
*Are a New Jersey resident
*Are 65 years of age or old-
er, or at least 18 years of age
and receiving SS Title 11
Disability benefits or have a
single annual income less
than $26,575 or $32,582
for a married couple

Are enrolled in Medicare D (Spouses must
AN D
file separate applications.
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Please see Renee to set up an
appointment at the Robbinsville Senior Center with an
outreach counselor to fill out
a PAAD application.
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T H E S E N IO R P O E T RY C O R N E R
EAT DESSERT FIRST
Pudding, ice cream pie or
cake?
Enjoy dessert first.
Comfort foods satisfy the
soul
Much more than a plain
old roll.
It’s better than steak!
Begin your meal with
cherries flambé”.
There really is no written
rule.
Be daring and have fun
today!
Go for it!
Author,
Later you may be too
full.
Judy Filipponi 2/18/10
If you would like to submit poetry for future
Newsletters, please submit your poems to Renee!
We would love to share
your poetry with everyone!
T H E GI FT OF TRUE FRI ENDSH IP
Friendship is a true gift
of the heart,
Even when special
friends are apart.
It’s comforting to know
they’re there.
But most of all, to know
they care!
Thoughts of good times
shared in fun
Nurture us with joy when
day is done.
Merely recalling such
simple pleasures,
Reminds us that they’re
real treasures!
Folks enter and exit our
lives all the time.
But those who remain are
always prime!
So dear friends, let’s try
to stay in touch,
As I look forward to that
so very much!
By Judy Filipponi
4/1/09
FREE MEDICINE
Laughter embraces the
soul
Keeping it forever young
It calms the restless mind
While gifting melodies to
be sung.
So fill your day with
laughter
Before the sunset
appears.
Use that free natural
medicine
To cure all your fears!
Judy Filipponi
4/19/11
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ROB BIN SVI LL E SENI OR CENTER TRI P S
Monday, August 8, 2016
Cost $70.00 resident
$75.00 non-resident
8:00 a.m. and returning
to the center about 5:00
p.m.
Senior Center at
609-259-1567 to reserve
your seat.
Trip includes round trip
motor-coach transportation. Admission and
guided tour to the National 9/11 Museum &
Memorial.
Checks are made payable
to the Township of Robbinsville.
Saturday, November 19,
2016 Shanghai Acrobats
of the People’s Republic
of China performance at
the State Theatre Center
for the Arts. Cost $65.00
(Residents) $70.00 (Non
-Residents). Premium
Orchestra front seating.
Departing from the Robbinsville Senior Center at
Lunch is not included in
cost. Register early for
this trip! It will be a
“Sell-Out”
Contact the Robbinsville
A S S E M B LY M A N W AY N E P . D E A N G E LO
S E N IO R S U P P O RT DAY S
1. Savings For Our
Tuesday, June 21, 2016,
Seniors (S.O.S) pro11-2 pm in the MPR of
gram
the senior center, Max
2. “Senior Freeze”
Beckerman Community
Outreach Aid 14th Legis- 3. Prescription Drug
lative District, will pro- 4. Home Energy
vide help to seniors for
the following programs:
P RO J E C T
M E D IC IN E D RO P C O M E S TO TH E
RO B B IN S V IL L E P O L IC E D E PA RT M E N T
The RPD in conjunction with the R*MAPSA
has installed a Project
Medicine Drop Box at
the Police headquarters,
located at 1117 US Route
130. Residents ma drop
off any unused or excess
medications anonymously-24 hours a day seven
days a week. The drop
box also protects New
Jersey environment by
keeping these drugs out of
landfills and water supply. For a full list NJ
drop boxes locations go to
www.NJConusmerAffair
s/Gov/med drop
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M E RCER C O UNTY
N UTR ITIO N P ROGR AM
TRA DE T R A NSPOR TA TION
P R O GRAM
There is a suggested donation of $1.00 per person, per day for lunch.
Reservations are required
to participate in the Mercer County Nutrition Program. Seniors must be 60
years of age or older to
participate.
Robbinsville Township
utilizes the county-based
TRADE transportation
system to transport senior
residents who are unable
to drive to the Senior Center for nutrition and activities. Advance Reservations are Required!
Please call the Senior
Center @ (609)259-1567
for nutrition reservations.
Please see Renee for more
information to register
for TRADE.
“ TH E C H A N T
Wednesday, June 1,
2016 11:15 a.m. in the
Multi-Purpose room of
the center, join us for a 1
hour performance by
“The Chant Tones.”
featuring music from
Broadway, the Movies
and Great American
TO N E S ”
RO BBINSV ILLE TW P .
P R O GRA M _ _ _ _
Please contact John
Ward ( Director of the
Robbinsville Meals on
Wheels Program) @ 609477-6365 if you know of
any home-bound Robbinsville residents in need
of Meals on Wheels. You
can also log onto the
Robbinsville Twp. website @ www.Robbinsville
-Twp.org for more info.
M C C A R TE R T H E A T R E
O NS TAGE S ENIORS
Songbook , as well as
more modern pieces.
Come join us for this dynamic performance that
will engage the audience.
Start your day off with
music we all love! Everyone invited!
Friday, June 17, 2016 ,
11:00-12:00 p.m. come
join us for the production
titled “Growth” in the
MPR of the center. This
is a volunteer group of
seniors that have a limited number of performances given.
R O B B I N SV IL L E SE N I O R A R T G R O U P
The Arts & Crafts room is
reserved every Monday &
Tuesday mornings from 1012:00 p.m. The Art Group
participants are for anyone
60+years or older. If anyone is interested in joining
Robbinsville Art Group just
stop by any Monday or
Tuesday morning. We welcome all artists! Must
bring your own art supplies
with you to participate. All
the art work displayed
throughout the center are
pieces from individual artists from the Robbinsville
art group. Please take a
moment to view and enjoy
all the beautiful pieces of
art!