Livingston Offers New Adult and Senior Classes

New health and fitness classes will be offered this spring and summer.

New fitness classes, a book club and two senior citizen health discussions are just some of the different spring and summer programs provided by the township's Senior, Youth and Leisure Services. Adults and senior citizens interested in tai chi have the option of taking a a new sun style class, in addition to the courses for beginners and continuing participants, said Liliana Branquinho, senior and adult enrichment supervisor.  The yoga classes are being expanding to include one for senior citizens, along with level one and level two yoga and chair yoga.  Those who prefer another low-impact fitness class could take the new 30/30 course, which combined a half-hour of body sculpting with light weights with low-impact aerobics, she said. For …

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"Rainbow" Senior Prom Coming Up

Livingston holds 24th annual Intergenerational Prom for senior citizens.

Pull out the fancy dress or tuxedo and dust off those dancing shoes! Livingston will hold its 24th annual Intergenerational Prom 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Livingston High School cafeteria. This year's theme is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and the dance will feature dinner and entertainment.  Sponsors include the Livingston Senior, Youth and Leisure Services Department, the Livingston Board of Education, the Livingston Township Council and Key Club, among other organizations. Tickets are free and registration is required. Tickets can be obtained at the Senior and Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave., or from the Senior, Youth and Leisure services website.   Free transportation for senior citizens is available with a scheduled …

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Indoor Winter Events for Senior Citizens

The Livingston Senior Community Center has numerous lectures and social gatherings slated for winter 2012

The Livingston Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave., has several free music programs, lectures and social gatherings lined up for local senior citizens to do in the new year.  The activities include winter social gatherings on the following days: - Jan. 13, 1 to 3 p.m., a performance by the Livingston Chinese Elderly Association and square dancing with Skip Van de Vaarst. - Feb. 10, 1 to 3 p.m., a Sadie Hawkins dance sponsored by Care One. - March 9, 1 to 3 p.m.. St. Patrick's Day celebration.  The lecture series will take place on the following days: - Jan. 25, 1 p.m., lecture on identity theft by the Livingston branch of Valley National Bank. - Feb. 22, 1 p.m., "My Career - from Cradle to Cartoons" by Thea White. - March 28, 1 p.m…

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Dancing, Spanish and Tai Chi Are Among Classes Offered in New Year

The Livingston Senior Community Center has open registration for several fitness and culture classes for adults and senior citizens.

Ballroom dancing, Italian, Spanish and yoga are just some of the fitness and culture classes offered to adults and senior citizens from January to March at the Livingston Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave. Registration is open for township residents and the senior rate is available to adults who are at least 62 years-old. Non-Livingston residents can register for courses as well. Registration is available at the center, which is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, or online at www.livingstonnj.org Here is a list of classes and fees. Some courses are limited to only senior citizens: International folk dancing, 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays from 1/9 to 3/26. The fee for seniors is $30 for residents, $50 for non-residents; adults…

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10 Things: Ways for Seniors to Stay Active

October happenings will keep senior citizens busy.

October will be another busy month for the seniors in Livingston. Here are 10 Things happening next week: 1. Staring Monday, Oct. 3, Old Guard members meet to discuss computer-related subjects. Stu Spater and George Gerges lead the group. 2. Tuesday is the regular Old Guard meeting but this Tuesday is special. The Old Guard is celebrating Columbus Day with Dr. Frank De Gregario who speak about “Italian Heritage & America.” The public is invited to hear Dr. DeGregorio and should arrive at the Senior/Community Center by 10:30 a.m. Following the hour-long program, Old Guard members will be served pizza and soda as they enjoy the singing of Italian songs by the OG’s led by Skip Van de Vaarst. 3. Also on Tuesday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the …

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Walter Joyce

6:20 pm on Friday, September 30, 2011

Old Guard meeting Tuesday, October 4 at 10 AM, Dr Frank Di Gregorio will speak about his "Italian Heritage & the USA". FREE & Public is invited.   more ›

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Wellness Week's Theme for Senior Citizens [VIDEO]

Full agenda of activities and special events planned for Livingston's senior citizens.

Dr. Daniel Lee spoke at the Old Guard meeting this week at the Senior/Community Center. There were 65 members present plus the general public to hear Dr. Lee’s presentation regarding high blood pressure or hypertension [see video]. Dr. Lee explained how this condition is extremely prevalent among senior citizens and must be closely monitored. Part of his presentation entailed demonstrating the proper method for self monitoring at home. The Senior/Community Center was packed on Wednesday with seniors getting the flu shot. If you didn’t get yours, it’s not too late: They’ll be given again on Oct. 5. Seniors also travelled to the Essex County Senior Wellness Day at the Codey Arena. Next week will be another busy and enjoyable week. On Monday…

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Busy Week at Senior/Community Center

Seniors celebrate Grandparents Day, Newcomers get a taste of Livingston.

The Livingston Senior/Community Center was the place to be this past week for old timers and newcomers alike. On Thursday, grandkids were treated to an afternoon outing with their grandparents. The children were treated to face painting, kite making with colorful decorations, refreshments and entertainment. They enjoyed plenty of pizza, desserts and soda. Entertainers Pressley & Melody brought party pom-poms and party musical instruments for everyone to use during a sing-a-long.  On Monday, newcomers were treated to a picnic and a taste of Livingston from businesses donating dinner. New residents heard from the Mayor and Superintendent of Schools and walked around to learn more about a wide variety of offerings in town. Some of Livingston’…

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Walter Joyce

1:04 pm on Monday, September 19, 2011

Dr. Daniel Lee, MD is speaking Tuesday, 9/20 at Old Guard meeting at 10:30AM   more ›

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Songs Entertain Seniors at End-of-Summer Social (Video)

Sonny Peters, choral director for the AARP, leads the singing group known as the Livingtones.

With the Livingtones singing appropriately enough “You Are My Sunshine,” senior citizens spent a rainy day bidding farewell to summer at their ice cream social. Sonny Peters, choral director for the AARP singing group, played the piano as the choir led a sing-a-long of familiar favorites. There was also dancing, and jokes, and of course, dessert. The township sponsored the “end of summer” celebration. Liliana Branquinho, supervisor of senior services and special events, had planned the “ice cream social” to be held at Northland Pool but due to the weather it was held Sept. 7 at the Livingston Senior/Community Center. The rain didn’t dampen the senior’s spirits -- they turned out in record number requiring opening the adjoining room to …

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Livingston Artists Make a Fine Showing

The 2011 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show provides venue for local talent.

Gray hairs and golden years can sometimes be the perfect recipe to create an artist. Retirees often have the time and fascination to commit to a passion that was lost to their youth. That passion and talent was never more evident than at the 2011 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show in Cedar Grove, where Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., awarded top prizes to 34 out of the 124 entrants. After a warm welcome and thanks, DiVencenzo (who noted, in his speech, that Angelo Casarola’s painting, “The Catch” chronicled last year’s winning Superbowl play,) went on to hand out first place, second place and Honorable Mentions to the contestants. Kate Hartwyk, Director of Programs and Grants for the Division of Cultural and …

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Walter Joyce

11:47 am on Sunday, September 4, 2011

Congratulations to our award winning Livingston artists. We hope their work is displayed in Livingston later this month !   more ›

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Livingston Seniors Put Irene Behind Them

AARP members look forward to fall activities.

Nick Pulitano, Livingston AARP president, announced two upcoming day trips and reported on another very successful AARP-sponsored five-day trip to Cape Cod.  In the past, the AARP five-day trips have included a cruise from New York to Nova Scotia and another to a Dude Ranch. The next trip being planned is to another dude ranch and according to Lucia Ilaria, who is a member of the Chapters Board of directors and trip director, “all trips are reasonably priced." The next day trip is an “Italian Festival” at the Brownstone in Haledon on Wednesday, September 28.  Antoinette Carlucci is the trips organizer and said they already have more than 80 members signed up to attend this event and she has two buses that will take them from LSCC to the …

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Walter Joyce

7:35 am on Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Seniors - "Party with DJ Pete" Today at LSCC from 12 to 3. This is a FREE event, sponsored by the Township for ALL Livingston Seniors. Mayor Fernandez encourages all seniors to join in the festivities planned for this end of summer party.   more ›