The Maplewood Recreation Department offers a variety of programs geared
for Coed Seniors (65&older).

          Click here for Senior Spotlight News Letter


Essex County Division of Senior Services
Main Number: (973) 395-8375
Special Transportation Number: (973) 395-5858
  

Dial-a-Ride
          The “Dial-A-Ride” offers door to door service for our senior citizens. The
          senior bus transports riders to different locations in the Township,
          especially supermarkets, Springfield Avenue, Maplewood Village,
          Maplewood Town Hall and the Maplewood Community Center.  The
          service also makes a trip each month to Livingston Mall and will run a
          special service to other locations, which will be announced.

          The “Dial-A-Ride” Program is easy to use. All you have to do is call the
          Maplewood Community Center at (973)-763-0750 the day prior to the
          day you wish to use the service.  Please indicate whether you would like
          a morning pick-up (between 9:15am and 10:00 am) or an afternoon
          pick-up (between 12:15pm and 12:30 pm).  This will reserve you a seat
          on the bus.  Please refer to the following call in schedule when making a
          reservation:

If You Want to Ride on                You Must Call on

Monday                                    Friday

Tuesday                                  Monday

Thursday                                Wednesday

 Friday                                    Thursday

Shop Rite Trips:
          Among one of many courtesies offered is a bi-monthly Shop Rite Trip on
          the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Call (973) 763-0750 at least 24
          hours in advance for a reservation.


Senior Mall Trips:
          There is also a Senior Mall Trip once a month to the Livingston Mall.
          Anyone interested in going should call Michelle Wesley at
          (973) 763-0750 on the first Monday of that month.

          For more information call Michelle Wesley at (973) 763-0750 or send an
          email to .


Walker Talkers: Senior Walking Team:
          For seniors who enjoy fresh air, good company, and healthy a lifestyle.
          The senior walking team, the "Walker Talkers" will meet the last
          Saturday of each month at DeHart field to walk from 9:30am to
          10:30am. This program is free to members of the Senior Club of
          Maplewood.

          For questions or more information, please contact Michelle Wesley at the
          Community Center at (973) 763-0750 or Gus Lindquist at
          (973) 738-2496.


Walk for Health:
          Walk for health is a program designed for senior citizens to get cardio-
          vascular exercise through walking. This program also includes an indoor
          warm up, stretching, light weight work, and a cool down.

          Classes will run for 10 weeks beginning Thursday, February 14^th at
          10:00am at the DeHart Community Center. Cost: $25 for Residents, $40
          for non-Residents.


Yoga for Seniors:
          Improve yourself physically and mentally by taking Yoga Classes. Yoga
          improves you flexibility and your core strength.  Classes will run for 10
          weeks. Classes will take place at the DeHart Community Center.

          There are two choices for classes:

               Monday classes begin on April 1st at 11:30am
                                                or
                Friday classes begin on March 15^th at 9:00am

          Cost: $25 for residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Tai Chi for Seniors:
          Burn calories while improving your balance control and flexibility. Tai Chi
          is a low impact exercise that offers many health benefits. Classes will
          run for 10 weeks and are held at the DeHart Community Center.

          There are two choices for classes:

               Monday classes begin on March 11th at 10:00am
                                                or
               Tuesday classes begin February 19th at 11:00am

          Cost: $25 for Residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Senior Aerobics:
          Senior Aerobics is a program designed for senior citizens that combines
          aerobics with strength training. The classes will run for 10 weeks and
          are held at the DeHart Community Center. 

          There are two classes to choose from:

               Monday classes begin on March 11^th at 9:00am
                                                or
               Tuesday classes begin on April 16th at 10:00am

          Cost: $25 for Residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Toning for Seniors:
          Toning for Seniors is a class for adults age 40 and up. It is geared
          toward keeping adults looking and feeling fit. 

          Classes will run for 10 weeks beginning Wednesday, February 20^th at
          10:00am at the DeHart Community Center.  
        
          Cost: $25 for Residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Light Pilates: for ages, 40, 50 and up
          This class will focus on core strengthening exercises. Please bring an
          exercise mat, weights and bands if you have them.

          Classes will run for 10 weeks beginning Thursday, February 20^th and will
          be held at 2:00pm at the DeHart Community Center.

          Cost: $25 for Residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Zumba:
          Come out and dance your way to better health!

          Zumba classes will run for 10 weeks beginning Thursday, March 21^st
          from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the DeHart Community Center.

          Cost: $25 for Residents, $40 for non-Residents.


Senior Spotlight News Letter:

                                                  April Events:

     Senior Club Meeting: Wednesday, April 3rd , 10am at the DeHart
                                     Community Center.

                 Live Music! : Wednesday, April 3rd, 10:30am, immediately
                                     following the Senior Club Meeting, Winston, a soft rock/
                                     r&b/ smooth jazz/ pop artist band will perform. This
                                     event is free for Maplewood Residents age 55+.

Shore Trip to Ocean Grove: Wednesday, April 17th, at 9:30am, there will be a 
                                     Shore Trip to Ocean Grove. Go by the Township Bus
                                     with Michelle Wesley. The bus leaves at 9:30am from
                                     the DeHart Community Center. Seats won't last so sign
                                     up fast! Call Michelle to register at (973) 763-0750.

Trip to Newark Museum: Wednesday, April 24th, 11:15am. There will be a trip
                                      to the Newark Museum. The bus will leave from the
                                      DeHart Community Center at 11:15am. Join the trip for
                                      a docent-led tour of African Cosmos: Stellar Arts, the
                                      first major exhibition exploring the historical legacy of
                                      African cultural astronomy and it's intersection with
                                      both traditional and contemporary African Arts. Lunch
                                      is approximately $15 and the two docent tours are
                                      $11 + $2=$13. In total, the trip will cost around $30.
                                      Contact Gus Lindquist to register at (973) 738-2496.

The Four Faces of Elder Law:Thursday, April 25th at 6:30pm. The Four Faces of
                                            Elder Law is a presentation which will take place
                                            at the Hilton Branch Library at 1688 Springfield
                                            Ave. Elder Law Attorney Eric Goldberg will talk
                                           about: completing your estate planning documents,
                                           determining eligibility for VA Benefits, long term
                                           care planning, stretching out your assets. This
                                           presentation will also include a segment on the 9
                                           common mistakes that families make as loved ones
                                           age.

           Ladies Night Out: Springfield Ave, April 27th- Saturday, from 5pm-9pm
                                      Check with Gus Lindquist at (973) 738-2496 for
                                      schedule and transportation.


                                                       May Events:

            Trip to the Shore: There will be a trip to the Jersey Shore in May. The
                                        date for the trip has not been released yet. Stay
                                        tuned!

              Cinco de Mayo!: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! The details of this event
                                       have not been released yet. Stay tuned!

           Ladies Night Out: Springfield Ave, May 25th - Saturday, from 5pm-9pm
                                      Check with Gus Lindquist at (973) 738-2496 for
                                      schedule and transportation.


Senior Lunch Schedule:
          Senior Lunches are held at the Maplewood Community Center at 120
          Burnett Ave. They take place on Wednesdays at 12:00noon sharp and
          are for residents who are 62 and up. All meals include soft drinks, coffee
          & tea, and dessert. Please call (973) 763-4202 two days prior to the
          lunch to RSVP to give us enough time to shop! All meals are subject to
          change. Please feel free to let us know what you'd like to have! Here is
          the planned schedule:

               April 10: Pizza from the Village Trattoria
               April 24: Chicken Pot Pie, made in house
               May 15: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, made in house
               May 22: Sausage & Peppers, made in house
               May 29: Hamburgers & Hot Dogs on the Grill, made in house

          May 29th is the last lunch until the fall! Enjoy your summer and see you
          in September!