THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ

WELCOME MESSAGE

We welcome all who visit the New Providence Senior Citizens Center. We will treat all individuals, as we ourselves would wish to be treated. We expect honesty, courtesy, and respect from all who participate in the New Providence Senior Citizens Center and its activities.

We welcome all New Providence residents aged 62 years and over, or those residents who are disabled between the ages of 55 and 62 years, to become MEMBERS of the New Providence Senior Citizens Club. All New Providence residents are asked to fill out a membership card for membership in the New Providence Senior Citizens Club.

15 East Fourth Street

New Providence, NJ 07974

phone# 908-665-0046

fax# 908-665-6421

New Providence Senior Citizen Center News

INFORMATION RESOURCE GUIDE
This booklet, available at the Senior Center, is designed to coordinate some local information for the Senior Citizens of New Providence and their families. The information gathered is subject to change and alteration, it is only a guide for "some" of the services available within a ten-mile radius of New Providence.

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NJ PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE REGISTRY
The NJ Prescription Drug Price Registry is now available for you to compare the retail prices charged by many pharmacies for the 150 most frequently prescribed prescription drugs. You can access the list by calling the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at 1-800-242-5846, or log on to the website: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/njpdr/index.htm.

Checking drug prices is especially beneficial for people who are uninsured, are about to enter, or are in the Medicare D "donut hole." NOTE: If you are on PAAD, this will not be helpful to you, since with PAAD, the cost remains at $5.00 for each prescription.

SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH FAIR - May 14, 2008
The Health Fair with be held on May 14, 2008 at the Senior Citizen Center from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. All are welcomed to attend. There will be screenings for Hearing, Vision, Podiatry, Chiropractic and more. Blood Chemistry Screening will also done, but you must be a resident of New Providence, 62 years and older. This requires a 12 hour fast. Please pre-register at the Senior Center, 15 East 4th Street, between the hours of 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

UNION COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW
The Union County Senior Art Show will be held at Elizabeth Gas Co. Atrium, Liberty Hall Center, 1085 Morris Ave., Union, NJ. Any artist age 60 or over and a resident of Union County may submit one entry. All applications must be received by Monday, June 2. The opening reception will be held June 11 at 5:30 – 7:30 pm and the exhibition will run June 12 – July 16, Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please stop in at the Senior Center for the Application Form and the Entry Requirements.

MONTHLY NEWS ITEMS
Items Of Interest - Home Delivery of Library Materials, Volunteer For Your Health, Eldercare Locator

More Monthy Information

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 2008 TRIPS and ACTIVITIES
You must purchase tickets for trips and activities in person. Please review RULES AND REGULATIONS.

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