Tag Archives: seniors
AARP Tax Help For Seniors Runs Through April 13
New Processes Require Residents To Bring Additional Materials
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors.
The Pennsauken Free Public Library will once again be hosting AARP Tax Help sessions. This free service will be available in the Library’s Community Room, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Senior Health Fair To Be Held In Pennsauken On September 28
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors. The annual Senior Citizen Health Awareness Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jack Curtis Stadium in Cooper River Park, rain or shine. By showing your Medicare card, Camden County residents can receive a seasonal flu shot for free. In addition, the fair features health information tables, games, and prizes. Health screenings will be provided for issues such as blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, and diabetes. There will also be information about prescription/insurance programs, medical equipment, financial/consumer information, and social service programs.
Seniors Can Enjoy A Free Day Of Billiards And Bowling
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors.
The Camden County Board of Freeholders, in conjunction with The Big Event Entertainment Experience, presents a FREE day of billiards and bowling for Camden County Seniors age 55 and older. The event is held on Wednesday, May 18, as well as Wednesday, June 15 at The Big Event Entertainment Experience, 1536 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ. Times for both days run from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Gauging Interest In A Sport With A Funny Name
Have you ever heard of pickleball? Believe it or not, it’s an actual game that’s been steadily growing in popularity since it was invented in the 1960s. In fact, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s 2015 Participant Report, pickleball is played by over two million people.
Senior Citizen Prom Held On March 13
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors. The Senior Citizen Prom is early this year! Sponsored by the Pennsauken Education Association, the Senior Citizen Prom will be on Sunday, March 13 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken High School Cafeteria.
Tax Help For Seniors Held At The Library
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors.
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is once again hosting AARP Tax Help sessions. This free service is available in the Library’s Community Room, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tax help runs through April 14. This is first come, first served and priority is given to seniors.
Saint Peter’s Senior Ministry Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Five years ago, a focus group was put together to develop ideas on how to better serve the needs of seniors throughout the local community. Today, those ideas have evolved into the Senior Ministry Center at Saint Peter’s in Merchantville, a day center dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by providing meaningful and interactive spiritual, social and intergenerational experiences that allow them to prosper and grow.
Free Legal Services Available To Eligible Seniors
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors.
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) is a private, non-profit law firm that provides high-quality civil legal services to low-income residents of several counties in New Jersey, including Camden County. The firm’s Camden County office has a senior citizen advocate center, which provides legal assistance to county residents who are 60 years of age or older and meet established guidelines.
For more information about the Camden Senior Citizens Advocate Center, call (856) 964-2010.
Senior Citizen Health Awareness Fair To Be Held In Pennsauken
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors. The annual Senior Citizen Health Awareness Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jack Curtis Stadium in Cooper River Park, rain or shine.
Bilingual Mental Health Management Available For Camden County Seniors
By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors.
The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey provides in-home, bilingual mental health and case management services to eligible Camden County seniors with a mental health disability who are sixty years or older; or who are permanently physically disabled.
