Classes

Bocce
A game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling that is played with wooden balls on a long, narrow court covered with fine gravel. 

Mondays [May to October], 9:30 AM on the outdoor Bocce court

Contemporary Tai Chi
Contemporary Tai Chi exercises are designed for seniors to achieve healthier body, mind and longevity. Participants will follow Tai Chi leaders in doing current version of Tai Chi Chuan forms as practice in today’s modern China for general health and wellness enhancements. Gain benefits of Tai Chi exercises to improve your balance and stability in your daily life activities. You will perform “Yang Shen Ji Zhang (Nurturing Health Palm)” to strengthen heart, lung, esophagus, and joints functions as well as to prevent bronchitis and inflamed arthritis. Also, follow your instructors to do “Wu Qin Xi (Five Animals Frolics)” exercise for high energy, vitality and well-being.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 10:00 AM in Room D

Creative Crafts
We all learned some craft over the years that we can share with each other.  We try to keep our crafts affordable, doable and exciting. The main materials are paper, up-cycleables and creativity.  Examples of some of the crafts they have created eyeglass cases, greeting cards, quilling, quilting macramé, and card making. 

Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM in the Card Room

Cardio
Cardio exercises combine strength training, resistance with stretch bands, balance activities, and hand-eye coordination and involve both standing and sitting in a chair.

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:15 - 1:15 PM in Room D

Gentle Joints
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM in Room A
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM in Room D

Group Computer Technology Lecture
Free classes designed for seniors. You will learn new technology usage on computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone devices. No experience needed because instructors will guide you step-by-step on how to use these new devices. Classes range from simple basic beginner level to intermediate and advance level. Surprise your grandkids on how much you know. This instructor led class is free because of volunteers.

Check newsletter calendar for classes offered, meet in the Computer Room

Healthy Bones
Healthy Bones is a medically acknowledged program for seniors designed to help develop and maintain strength balance and flexibility. The class helps to increase bone density and to prevent osteoporosis by increasing muscle strength and decreasing bone fractures.  It also helps to improve balance and posture.

Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM in Room A

Inner Essence
Simple and easy workout for older adults with a few movements so you can practice in your own home. Exercises designed to increase your body functions, to enhance your energy level, and to strengthen your well-being.

Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM in Room D

Knitting Class
Learn basics of knitting, get some refresher help, or learn something new and start an interesting project. A great way to meet others who share an enthusiasm for knitting. No experience necessary!

Mondays, 9:00 - 11:30 AM in the Card Room

Painting Class
The goal of this painting class is not only to paint, but to socialize and have fun! It is recommended that students buy their own supplies, which are a paint brush and paint. Paper and other project-specific materials will be given.

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Room A

Private Computer, Internet, & Technology Personal Tutor
Everyone learn at a different pace and some will need more personal hands-on instructions. This program offers seniors the opportunity to learn new technology (computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone devices) in a one-on-one environment. Seniors signing up with an instructor have the freedom to make appointments to meet their personal schedule and to define what they want to learn rather than learn what others in a group want to learn. Don’t be afraid to sign-up because this program is designed for all level of knowledge from beginner to intermediate to advance training. This is a free program run by volunteers for Piscataway Senior Center members.

By appointment only with the instructor of your choice, meet in the Computer Room

Senior + Computer Buddy
Our younger generation grew up with technology like smartphone, tablet, laptop and computer. To older adults at Piscataway Senior Center, these are “new” technology because it was not available during their adult lifetime. In order to tap into the younger generation’s knowledge, the “Senior + Computer Buddy” program was created. This program offers seniors the choice of learning from young kids. This computer program is free because local high school and college students volunteer.

Interested seniors must complete the request form with a Senior Center receptionist when the program is advertised in the newsletter, meet in the Computer Room

Strong Bones
Exercises designed to prevent or improve osteoporosis by doing resistance exercises in a group. You will need weights and bands.

Mondays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM in Room A
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM in Room A

Traditional Tai Chi
Traditional Tai Chi focus on self-enhancement & self-improvement by doing selected slow, meditative physical exercises designed for relaxation, balance, and joint mobility. You will follow Tai Chi leaders in doing original version of Tai Chi 103 moves from the Yang Family as practice in olden day China.

Meet in Room A

Video Fitness
All seniors follow a fitness video in this low impact exercise. This gives a total body workout with exercises standing up and sitting down.

Mondays, 10:00 AM
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM

Zumba Gold
Easy to follow Zumba Choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.  Zumba Gold is especially created for older adults.

Mondays, 8:45 - 9:45 AM in Room D
Thursdays, 8:45 - 9:45 AM in Room D