Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to questions we are frequently asked. Click on the question to read the answer.
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Miscellaneous
Q: Are there any dues?
Q: Are there any dues? Answer: It does not cost to join the Club. However, you must be a resident of New Providence.
Q: Are there any Senior Housing Opportunities in New Providence?
Q: Are there any Senior Housing Opportunities in New Providence? Answer: Please contact Peggy Brodeur at 908-665-0046 at the Senior Center, or by e-mail pbrodeur@newprov.org
Q: Can I get assistance with my Income Tax preparation?
Q: Can I get assistance with my Income Tax preparation? Answer: Free Income Tax Assistance for residents of low to moderate income, age 60 and older is available at the Senior Center. Those seniors who do their own tax returns can make an appointment for a "double-check" of their returns. Help for the housebound can also be arranged. The assistance program will begin about the second week in February.
Q: Do I have to be a member to come to the Senior Center?
Q: Do I have to be a member to come to the Senior Center? Answer: You do not have to be a member to come to the Center, but we do encourage all to fill out a registration card.
Q: How can I get to doctor appointments without a car?
Q: How can I get to doctor appointments without a car? Answer: American Red Cross (908-273-2076), Union County Paratransit ( 973-538-0427). Please request transportaion at least a week or two in advance.
Q: How do I become a Member of the New Providence Senior Citizens Club?
Q: How do I become a Member of the New Providence Senior Citizens Club? Answer: You must be a resident of New Providence aged 62 years and over. Please come in and fill out a registration card.
Q: How do I contact the PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE for assistance?
Q: How do I contact the PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE for assistance? Answer: Janice Gironda, New Providence Public Health Nurse can be reached at 908-464-7308
Q: How often does the bus run and where does it go?
Q: How often does the bus run and where does it go? Answer: Tuesday - Call the Center for Bus to shop at the Pathmark in Gillette and the ShopRite in Sterling at 9:00 am. Wednesday - Call the Center at 9:30 am for a ride to the Club Meeting and stay for bingo. Friday - Call the Center at 9:00 am for shopping at Livingston Mall and *A&P Supermarket. *After the Mall, the bus will do a quick run to the A&P (2 BAG LIMIT). You must call before Friday 9:15 am. The bus driver WILL NOT return to the Center after going to the Mall to receive phone calls.
Q: Is there a list of Caregivers?
Q: Is there a list of Caregivers? Answer: There is no standing list of Caregivers, however very often they will contact the Center when they are available. Please contact the Center and you will be advised if anyone is available.
Q: Is there a SOCIAL WORKER for assistance?
Q: Is there a SOCIAL WORKER for assistance? Answer: SAGE Social Worker for New Providence is Ellen McNally. She can be reached at 908-598-5509.
Q: What do I do About Medicare Part D?
Q: What do I do About Medicare Part D? Answer: Contact S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Professionals) @ 908-273-6999, or ship@sageeldercare.org www.mymedicarematters.org with a list of your medications to see which program is the best for you.
Q: What is the ART SHOW?
Q: What is the ART SHOW? Answer: There is an ART WALL located in the Senior Center where for $25 a senior citzen resident artist might display their works for 2 months. A Reception can be planned and the works can be sold by the artist if they wish.
Q: What is the FILE OF LIFE? And how can I get it?
Q: What is the FILE OF LIFE? And how can I get it? Answer: This is a medical alert program that allows important medical information to be documented on a special card to be used in times of emergency. After recording the vital emergency information on the two sided File of Life card it is put in a magnetized envelope then placed in a prominent spot on the front of the refrigerator door. In the event of an emergency it becomes available to all emergency personnel. The New Providence rescue squad and fire and police departments are aware of the Tile of Life Program and have found it very helpful in obtaining vital health information during an emergency. Please call Janice Gironda, New Providence Public Health Nurse @ 908-464-7308 to set up an appointment.
