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AVENUE, MILLBUR ILLBURN N, NJ 07 375 M 041 September / October 2021 Volume 7 - Issue #5 www.twp.millburn.nj.us/seniors One day at work, I was at the copier machine to duplicate a document. When I pushed the print button, there was a notification that the copier was out of paper. Just then, a co-worker came up to me with a big smile and a cheerful hello and asked how I was doing. I responded with a frustrated look on my face while saying that I would be better if the copier machine had paper in it. My co-workers cheerful face fell into a look of concern. Right then, I realized I had caused her smile to disappear just by how I responded. I was personally responsible for bringing her cheerful mood down over something as mundane as needing to replenish paper in a copier machine. And yes, I felt badly about it. Determined to fix my mistake, I joked around with her until her smile returned. Lesson of the day: Try to take notice of how people react to what you say. Sometimes how we choose to respond to a situation can make a big difference to someone else. Sincerely, Jaimee Hawkins It’s not what happens to Senior Citizen Coordinator you, but how you react to it that matters. - Epictetus A few words can leave an impression on someone else. Make your words count. Make your smile change Be the reason someone smiles today. the world, but don’t let the world change your smile. INCREASE YOUR TOWNSHIP KNOWLEDGE Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Township Committee Meeting? Wonder no more… Township Committee meetings as well as the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are live streamed on Millburn Township's YouTube channel. To find it, go online to www.youtube.com and search for “Millburn Township Live Stream.” Township meetings are repeated on the local television channel: Comcast – Channel 35 Verizon – Channel 47 Township Committee meetings begin at 7:00 pm. The next meeting dates will be Wednesday, September 1; Tuesdays, September 21, October 5 and 19. For a schedule of other live meetings, please go to the Millburn Township website www.twp.millburn.nj.us and scroll to the Current Events calendar located at the bottom of the page. JAIMEE HAWKINS SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN Office Hours Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 375 Millburn Avenue 973-564-7091 Millburn, NJ 07041 [email protected] For general information on senior programs and services county wide, call New Jersey Ease 973-395-8365 or 1-877-222-3737. SIGN-UP FOR IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE TOWNSHIP SwiftReach is free and allows you to choose the alerts and emergency messages that you would like to receive from the township and how you would like to receive them (phone call, email, text message, or all three). Emergency alert categories that you can choose to receive are: severe weather advisory, animal alerts, road closures, utility disruptions, emergency management messages, township events, and senior events. How to register if you have an email address: On the left hand side of the Millburn Township Website twp.millburn.nj.us click on the words, “Emergency Notifications.” From there, just follow the directions, or you may download the app on your smart phone by texting SWIFT911 to 99538. How to register if you do not have an email address or internet access: You may pick up a registration form at the following places in town: The Fire Department or the Customer Service Desk in Millburn Town Hall. All residents are encouraged to register. We can only alert you of an emergency if we have your correct contact information. Please call 973-564-7043 with any questions. SENIOR HOTLINE - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 - PAGE 2 SIGN UP FOR THE SENIOR HAPPENINGS E-NEWSLETTER! The Senior Happenings e-newsletter serves as a reminder of upcoming programs contained in this newsletter and other important information or events that did not make it to print. To sign up, please send an email to [email protected] with your request. The e-newsletter is disseminated on average of two times per month. (Please note: your email address will not be shared with anyone!) If you have already signed up but have not received the e-newsletter recently, please look for it in your spam or junk email folder and mark the email as "not spam" or “not junk” to receive it in your inbox the next time. SOCIAL WORKER AVAILABLE FOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Are you in need of information or referrals to assist in finding local resources to help maintain a safe living environment in your home? Perhaps you qualify for financial or public assistance. Millburn Township has a Human Services Coordinator, Ana Millan, who is also a Licensed Social Worker. She has knowledge of programs available to Millburn Township residents and will be able to assist you in completing any necessary applications or paperwork free of charge. For any questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 973-921-2836 or email her at [email protected]. If you received this newsletter in the mail, please check the back LET US HELP YOU page for the following: • Is your name DICARE listed correctly? GATE ME NAVI • Are you receiving is this newsletter in error? (perhaps Do you need help(State deciphering Health Insurance Medicare Program) issues? no one in your The SHIP program here to assist you. How does SHIP work? household claims to be a senior SHIP provides a free, unbiased, health benefits counseling citizen) service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families Please contact Jaimee or caregivers. Our mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed Hawkins at jhawkins@ benefit decisions. We have a SHIP Counselor here millburntwp.org or 973- in Millburn. To set up an appointment, please 564-7091 to make any call 973-564-7091. changes. SENIOR HOTLINE - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 - PAGE 3 Back to the Bauer Center! SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAMS CHAIR YOGA is a program offering easy to do poses and breathing sequences. No prior knowledge of yoga is necessary. Classes are Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Bauer Community Center in Taylor Park. A new session will begin on Wednesday, September 15. The cost will be $64 for a 12-week session. Registration forms for this class are available at the Customer Service Department in Millburn Town Hall or online at twp.millburn.nj.us/seniordocuments. TAI CHI CHIH is a program that requires no previous experience. Known to its practitioners as “the effort of no effort,” this version differs from the recognized tai chi styles as it is not derived from the martial arts; however, it is based on similar principles. There are stand-alone gentle flowing movements performed in repetition. A new session for this class begins on September 23. Classes will meet every Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am. The cost will be $50 for a 10-week session. Registration forms for class are available at the Customer Service Department in Millburn Town Hall or online at twp.millburn.nj.us/seniordocuments. PROJECT HEALTHY BONES is an exercise and educational program designed to prevent and/ or slow the development of osteoporosis for women and men, ages 50 and older. The program is led by trained Peer Leaders. Classes will held in-person at the Bauer Community Center on Mondays 10:00 am to 11:30 am after Labor Day. Classes will be held via Zoom on Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Interested prospective participants may observe any Monday class in September at the Bauer Community Center and speak to a peer leader about the program. The leader will give you a registration form and medical approval form to be signed by your physician before orientation begins in October. For any questions, please call 973-564-7091 or email [email protected]. THE FRIENDSHIP LINE The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. The Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free number is an accredited crisis line for people aged 60 years and older. Trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with older adults. To contact the Friendship Line, call toll-free 800-971-0016. SENIOR HOTLINE - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021- PAGE 4 FRIDAY FRIENDS Come join us! Socialize on Fridays, 11:30 am (unless otherwise noted) at Bauer Community Center, Taylor Park. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch). Join us for guest speakers, bingo, movies and special entertainment. Only $20 per year (Sept-June) membership fee covers weekly coffee/ tea, programs, and special luncheons. When this newsletter went to print, in-person programming was Men and Women 55 and older are scheduled based on CDC guidelines. In light of the ongoing and welcome. Any questions? Call 973- rapidly changing dynamics of the Coronavirus, we may need 564-7091. to reevaluate how programs are conducted and; if necessary, revert to virtual programming. November 1 - More Scams: The Genetic Testing Scam and The Brace Scam FRIDAY FRIENDS Blood Pressure Screening too! Come join us! Socialize on Fridays, 11:30 am (unless otherwise noted) at Bauer November 8 - Community Center, Taylor Park. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch). Join November 15 - Changes in Medicare for us for guest speakers, bingo, movies and special entertainment. Only $20 2020. per year (Sept-June) membership fee covers weekly coffee/tea, programs, November 22 - (11:00 am) Neighborhood and special luncheons.