May 2024 brings another month of fun activities and exciting trips for Springfield residents ages 55+! The calendar includes: a variety of games such as bingo (monthly treats sponsored by Arbor Terrace Mountainside), poker, dominos, rummikub, mahjong, and puzzles; computer lab; open-play pickleball and a coach-led pickleball class for beginner's at the Chisholm Community Center (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz" and "Forever Fit with Betsy" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); lunch bus trip to Gabriel's Fountain in Martinsville (RSVP); bus trip to PNC Bank Arts Center (RSVP and pay $15); bus trip to the Shore Club in Spring Lake (sold out); workshop on home health care options by presented by Union County (RSVP); and a Township budget presentation in the Margaret Bandrowski Meeting Room.

Eligible residents ages 55+ are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood at the Chisholm Community Center on Friday, May 17, from 1:30-7:30 pm, by calling (732) 672-5281.

Free weekday in-Springfield bus service is available from 9:00 am-3:30 pm (with some exceptions such as Memorial Day, bus maintenance, and other bus trips). Advance reservations are highly encouraged. Please call 973-912-2227.

A detailed May calendar can be downloaded at www.springfield-nj.us/recreation or mailed upon request. If you know someone who may be interested and is not online, please share this announcement. Questions about our senior citizens programs? Contact Ilene Wilkenfeld, Recreation Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or (973) 912-2227.