My first visit to this great country was in 1972, when I came to visit both my daughters. Later on, when I settled here, my daughter in law introduced me to the East Brunswick Senior Center. From that time on, I had regularly attended the center for more than 15 years. I have become so habituated that in the morning when my chores are completed I am in a hurry to get ready with my lunch. I wait for the bus, which comes around 9.30 a.m. to pick me up. I have to call every morning around 8.15 a.m. for pick up.
We arrive the center around 10 a.m. greet each other and settle down at our usual table. It is wonderful to talk, laugh and joke and the day at the center starts with a cup of tea or coffee.
We have a cafeteria, where lunch is served at subsidized rate. I however bring my lunch most of the days.
We have lots of activities at the Center. Different types of exercises, yoga, dances and aerobatics are taught by professionals. We also play games like Bingo, Cards, Mahjong. We are also taught arts and crafts.
The center arranges transport for grocery shopping, banking and to visit other places for sight seeing. We have Birthday Brunch once a month to celebrate the current month birthdays of members. We have discussion groups and I have joined a few of them. The groups meet once a week and I especially enjoy 'Memory Matters' which really helps to improve your memory.
The Public Library next door is a boon. It is very convenient to read newspapers,etc. and attend various events and meetings.
I love the senior center and I am sure I will attend it as long as I am alive.
I must thank Ms. Rachel Steinberg, the Director and Ms. Sharon, Asst. Director and the staff for their dedication and service to run the center efficiently.
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