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Income Tax Season has Arrived!

Tax Counseling is available at the Senior Center, by appointment only, for Township Seniors who are in need of help with Rebate Forms, Federal and/or State Income Tax Forms. The tax counselors are trained by the State under a program entitled, TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly). To set up an appointment, please call the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, from 2-3:30pm. Calls for tax appointments will only be taken on the specified days, during the specified times. When you call for an appointment, please let us know what type of tax forms you will need to have completed. Appointments are scheduled according to the needs of each individual.

April 15 is right around the corner. Tax time is now. Call us soon for an appointment or for info.

Source: Kristina Torres, Senior Center Case Manager

Senior Center's Smile of the Month Goes to....

                                                        Eileen Antonides.

Eileen is our front desk volunteer on Wednesday mornings. She has also been doing what we like to call, "double duty" as she has been filling in as our "Telephone Reassurance" program volunteer on Wednesday mornings as well.

She also loves playing Scrabble at the Center with her friends every Friday. Eileen is an avid Boston Red Sox fan who loves to visit with her family and friends in Boston as often as possible.

We love Eileen and we appreciate all of her time and effort she so graciously donates to our Center.

Source: Kristina Torres, Sr Center Case Manager

Senior Center Offers Diversified Counseling

Are you in need of assistance with health insurance claim forms or are you having health coverage problems?

 Are you looking for diet and nutrition information?

 Do you need help with a legal matter or simply in need of some legal advice?

 If yes, let the Senior Center help you! The following list is just some of the many programs and services that are currently available to Neptune Township residents, 60 years of age and older.

Free Legal Assistance

The Senior Center offers free legal counseling (provided by Ocean/Monmouth Legal Services) for residents 60 years of age or older. If you have a legal issue and would like to discuss the matter with our attorney, contact Ellen or Kris for an appointment.

Appointments are scheduled for the second Thursday of every month. (Please note that if you have a complex legal matter and/or are involved in a lawsuit, the attorney will not be able to assist you and you will have to be referred elsewhere).

Health Insurance Assistance

The "S.H.I.P" (Senior Health Insurance Program) at Neptune Senior Center provides assistance with insurance forms and health coverage options for seniors. S.H.I.P. counselors assist seniors with bills or claims from their insurance companies or simply answer any questions that seniors may have.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact the Center at 732-988-8855

Nutrition Counseling Available

Registered Dietician, Diane West, provides individual and/or group diet and nutrition sessions for Seniors. Diane holds educational forums on a variety of topics every other month at the Center to inform seniors of the importance of good nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is also available to assist seniors on a one-on-one basis.

For more information regarding this essential program, or for an individual appointment, feel free to contact the Center at 732-988-8855.

Kristina Brown, Senior Center Case Manager

Neptune Township Senior Center

1825 Corlies Avenue
Neptune, New Jersey 07753
732-988-8855

Executive Director, Rosemary Gray
rgray@neptunetownship.org

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Summer Hours)

Handicapped Accessible                            Funding Sources: Municipal and Federal Funds

Service Area: The Neptune Senior Citizens’ Center serves the residents of Neptune Township who are 60 years of age or older and their families. Limited services and many recreational and educational programs are also available to residents of surrounding towns. Information can be obtained from the Center regarding the availability of these services.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to maintain a premier facility, and resource center, for educational, recreational, wellness and nutritional programs as well as volunteer opportunities, transportation, reassuring telephone contacts, counseling, and support services, for seniors and their caregivers. Our goal is to meet the needs of all Seniors, homebound and independent, to ensure quality of life, to promote physical, emotional, and economic well-being and to encourage participation in all aspects of community life.

Information and Referral Services – The Center is a community focal point and resource center for seniors to receive information pertaining to senior related issues such as entitlement programs, home care assistance, family counseling, health insurance counseling, income tax, and legal assistance.

Recreational Programs – Activities such as arts and crafts, parties, bingo, games, group meetings and monthly feature movies are available five days per week.

Educational Programs – Continuing education for seniors and their families is promoted through speakers, classes, and support groups.

Nutrition Programs – Continental breakfast is offered daily until 11:00am, free of charge. No reservation is required. Lunch is served daily at 12 noon. Donation of $2.50 requested. Reservations are required and requested by 11:30am the day before.

Outreach Services – Outreach services are designed to locate and service homebound seniors by providing home visits and information and referral services. Assistance is provided with entitlement programs, filing applications, etc. Caseworkers work in conjunction with families and other agencies to ensure safety, welfare and independence of the senior in the community.

Health and Wellness Clinics – Health clinics are provided monthly and include blood pressure screenings, nutrition programs, podiatry services, Flu and Pneumonia vaccines and more.

Physical Fitness Programs – Exercise classes, Tai Chi classes, yoga classes, line dancing and bowling are available.

Transportation – Transportation services to and from the Center as well as trips for medical appointments and personal requests are also available. Reservations are required and are requested at least 24 hours in advance.

Senior Center Staff

Ø       Rosemary Gray, Director

Ø       Ellen Sanderson, Deputy Director

Ø       Irene Paternostro, Secretary

Ø       Ralph Parkman, Maintenance

Ø       Anna Anton, Transportation Coordinator

Ø       Gigi Johnson, Recreation Coordinator

Ø       Kristina Brown Torres, Outreach Coordinator

Ø       Kathleen Kocen, Kitchen Manager

Ø       Kathryn "Tinka" Goslee, Kitchen Aide

Ø       Marjorie Evernham, Kitchen Aide

Ø       John Lalanas, Bus Driver

Ø       Richard Brennan, Bus Driver

Ø       Thomas Faust, Bus Driver