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Keep up-to-date with all the Active Older Adult events and happenings by signing up for our E-Mail List! At the Metuchen Branch YMCA, we have programs and activities specially developed to keep older adults healthy and active…going places, doing new things and interacting with other members. This is the place where older adults do it all; from physical activities like Younger by the Years exercise class, Water Aerobics and Seniorcize to day trips like the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse and much more! Here is a list of the wonderful classes and activities that we offer:
The Metuchen Branch YMCA is also concerned with our senior population that is “at risk” and in need of activity and socialization on a one on one level. No senior should be alone. The Metuchen Branch YMCA, through a grant and in conjunction with the Metuchen Senior Citizen Housing Corporation, is committed to helping those seniors. If you are a senior in need, or know of a senior in need, reach out to the Metuchen Branch YMCA to join our new programs designed to lift the spirit and minds of our seniors. As always, you can contact Jean Vick, the Director of Senior Citizen Services at (732) 548-2044, ext 217 or by email at jean.vick@metuchen-edisonymca.org. MR. FIX IT Is a program designed to assist Metuchen resident seniors, sixty and over, who are on a fixed income and cannot afford to make small maintenance repairs to their home to improve safety or they cannot climb the ladder to do the yearly leaf gutter cleanout. Please call Jean Vick at 732 548-2044, ext 217 to schedule an appoinment with a colunteer Mr. Fix-It. WEEKEND REASSURANCE CALL Are you a Metuchen resident senior receiving home delivered meals or visiting nurse services? Do you feel vulnerable on the weekends and wish a caring person would call just to check on you and say hello? Please contact Jean Vick at 732-548-2044, ext 217 to register your name and telephone number. A friendly Metuchen Branch YMCA volunteer will call you over the weekend to say hello, please reach out to us so that we can reach out to you! EMERGENCY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE This program is designed to help the Metuchen resident senior in an emergency situation. If you are feeling ill or unable to get out and purchase the necessary foods, contact Jean Vick at 732-548-2044, ext 217. We have complied a list of only the most important items that you may run out of and cannot get to the grocery store to purchase for a few days. Our volunteer will take the order from our compiled list, purchase the items and deliver them to you. Payment must be made at time of delivery,this service is available Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. FOOD SHOPPING ASSISTANCE Wouldn't it be nice to have a little assistance when you need it at the grocery store? This program is aimed at helping Metuchen resident seniors during their shopping trip to the grocery store. If you feel this would make your life easier, please contact Jean Vick at 732-548-2044, ext 217 to make arrangements for one of our volunteers to meet you at the grocery store and assist you with your shopping.This service is available Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
SENIOR BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION Do you know a Metuchen resident senior celebrating their 90th birthday? Contact Jean Vick. Let your community celebrate with you by sending flowers and a birthday greeting. TALKING BOOKS/NEWSPAPER READING The New Jersey Blind and Handicapped offer talking books to eligible applicants, this service provides you with a tape recorder and story tapes of books at no charge. The Metuchen Branch YMCA has applications on hand. If you are a Metuchen resident senior and interested in receiving this service, please contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA. We will assist you in completing the application and facilitating the delivery of the tape recorder and tapes directly to your home. Another service provided by the New Jersey Blind and Handicapped is the reading of a local newspaper to you. A simple application is required in order for a radio to be delivered to your home. A Metuchen Branch YMCA volunteer can assist you with the completion of the application so that a volunteer can read the local newpaper to you. You do not have to be blind in order to be eligible for both of these programs. Please contact Jean Vick at 732-548-2044, ext 217 or by email at jean.vick@metuchen-edisonymca.org. CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER Are you caring for a senior family member and need a little time to pamper yourself? Let the Metuchen Branch YMCA give you that time. If you are a Metuchen resident, simply contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA and let us know when you would like to bring your senior resident to our facility where a volunteer will read them, chat and keep them company while you do your workout, take a swim or just enjoy a little "me" time. ADOPT A GRANDPARENT
Do you have some time to donate to senior in Metuchen who is homebound? We have many seniors in town who are in need of a visit from friendly face. If you are interested in " adopting a grandparent" and are 18 and over, please contact Jean Vick, Director, Senior Citizen Service at 732-548-2044, ext 217 or jean.vick@metuchen-edisonymca.org
EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL If you are a Metuchen resident senior and paying for snow removal is a hardship, the Metuchen Branch YMCA has volunteers ready to assist you. Please register for this program as there are a limited number of spaces available.As always, you can contact Jean Vick, the Director of Senior Citizen Services.
THERAPY DOGS INTERNATIONAL Four-footed therapist give something medical science can't do, without the use of drugs. It has benn clinically proven that through petting, touching and talking with the animals, patients' blood pressure is lowered, stress is relieved and depression is eased. If you are interested in this service and a Metuchen resident senior, just contact Jean Vick at 732 548-2044, ext 217 to schedule a visit. |
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