Senior Center

Karen Pimentel – Senior Center Director

Township of Manalapan Senior Citizens’ Center
Classes & Events Location: Manalapan Township Community Center
114 Route 33 West
Manalapan, NJ 07726

PHONE: (732)446-8401 FAX(732) 446-2564
E-MAIL: seniorcenter@twp.manalapan.nj.us

Mailing Address for all completed registration forms:
Manalapan Senior Centor
120 Route 522
Manalapan, NJ 07726

A Message from Karen Pimentel, Manalapan Township Senior Center Director:

For those that don’t know me, please let me introduce myself. My name is Karen Pimentel. I have been a resident of Manalapan for 29 years and very involved in our community. I raised a family and worked in our beautiful town prior to accepting this wonderful opportunity to work at the Senior Center.

I am extremely thankful and appreciative to be working with our senior community. I enjoy seeing all of your beautiful, smiling faces on a regular basis and it truly warms my heart to see how much pleasure the Senior Center brings to so many residents. Since I began this journey, the Senior Center has grown significantly and its success is a true testament of your happiness and satisfaction. As we move forward, I will strive to do my best to serve our community of seniors with the hopes of targeting our programming toward your interests. I understand and recognize the importance of change and keeping our Senior Center current and interesting. Your input is very valuable to our success and achievements as well.

As I plan Senior Center programming, it is my objective to ensure we welcome new members and provide them with opportunities to participate in activities while continuing to meet the needs of our seasoned members. To become a member of the Manalapan Township Senior Center, please register in person or refer to the Township website to obtain the registration forms. Go to www.mtnj.org, under the “Departments” section, under the “Senior Center” tab. Here, you will find the Senior Center registration form, the monthly calendar, and information on special events or upcoming bus trips.

My goal is to keep you actively involved doing enjoyable things that sustain your health, both mentally and physically. To successfully register for activities and classes, please refer to the Activity Registration Form under the “Forms” tab on our website. Be sure to complete the form in its entirety. Due to capacity limits, classes will be filled on a first come/first serve basis. If you do not receive your preferred class session, please join the class wait list and I will do my best to satisfy your request at a future time. For safety reasons, please be aware that you cannot casually drop in for a class or switch between class times. Attendance will be reviewed throughout the year to determine if additional classes are needed, based on demand and available funding.

Bingo is a fun and enjoyable social activity that we offer to our members as it provides an opportunity to meet new friends. Please note, it is important to register for bingo. The bingo registration form is located under the “Forms” tab on our website.

Please remember, senior activities/classes take place at the Manalapan Township Community Center located at 114 Route 33 West in Manalapan (the building directly after the Peking Pavilion Restaurant).

There is one last important detail I would like to share. The Township of Manalapan Senior Center is funded by a grant along with the support of Manalapan Township. Our seniors do not pay a registration fee and classes are complimentary. As a requirement to sustain the grant, we are expected to make the best use of the funds and we are required to report all class attendance to substantiate our funding. Therefore, if you are enrolled in a class and miss four or more consecutive sessions, we reserve the right to offer your spot to a person on a waiting list.

In closing, I want to thank you for the enjoyment, laughter, and happiness we have shared. You make my days brighter and all hold a special place in my heart. I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to make the Manalapan Township Senior Center one of the best!

Best wishes always,

Karen Pimentel,
Senior Center Director
Manalapan Senior Center

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Funding Sources: Municipal and Federal Funds

Service Area: The Manalapan Senior Citizens’ Center serves the residents of Manalapan Township who are 60 years of age or older

Mission Statement: Our mission is to maintain a welcoming facility and resource center for educational, recreational, and wellness programs as well as provide access to support services for seniors and their caregivers.
Our goal is to meet the needs of the population to ensure quality of life, to promote physical, emotional, and economic well-being and to encourage participation in aspects of community life while presenting our seniors with an opportunity to make new friends.

Services Available:

• Physical Fitness Programs
• Educational Programs
• Day Trips
• Outreach Services
• Health and Wellness Services
• Transportation is available through Ride in Monmouth. For more information and scheduling, call (732) 431-6485.

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Activities & Classes

Chair Yoga – The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing the full advantage of yoga. Class meets on Mondays at 10:00am and 11:15am.

Zumba Gold – Zumba Gold is designed with you in mind. It is a fun, low-impact class combining dance and balance movements. It is great for the mind, body, and soul. Class meets on Tuesdays at 9:00am.

TAI CHI – Tai Chi combines exercise and meditation, through slow movements which have been modified for seniors with the purpose of increasing balance, flexibility and strength. Class meets on Tuesdays at 10:00am.

Cardio – A fun class that is easy for beginners and can be kicked up a notch with modifications for the added challenge. Aerobics will boost your energy level, improve coordination, burn calories, reduce stress and also get you into shape. We also work on balance, stretching, and toning. Class meets on Thursdays at 9:30am.

Balance Circuit – A class designed to increase mobility, flexibility, and balance. Class meets on Thursdays at 10:45am or 11:30am.

Healthy Bones – An Osteoporosis prevention, exercise & education program for older adults, sponsored by Parker Life. Participants have enjoyed the benefits of increased strength and endurance. Class meets on Thursdays at 1:15pm. (Dr. Approval Required)

Strength Training – Enjoy the benefits of increased strength and endurance by attending our weekly strength training class. Seniors start out using light hand weights and increase the weights as their strength increases. Class meets on Fridays at 10:00am and 11:15am.

Bingo – Will be held specified Wednesdays every month. Participants must register in advance. Bingo dates are listed on the Bingo Registration document, available in the “Forms” section on our website. Follow the calendar for dates scheduled.

Mah-Jongg – Held most Mondays 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Follow the calendar for dates scheduled.

Book Club – Held once every 5 weeks on a Monday at 12:30pm. Book and date information can be found under the “Special Events” section on our website.

Senior Wellness Screenings – Parker Health provides seniors with quarterly wellness screenings including blood pressure. Please call 732-446-8401 for scheduled dates.

Special Activities/Bus Trips/Parties/Speaker Events – See monthly calendar and the “Special Events” section on our website.

The Manalapan Township Senior Citizen Center is partially funded by the Title III Program of the Older Americans Act as amended through a grant by the Monmouth County Office on Aging.

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