September is shaping up to be an active month for Springfield residents ages 55+! The Springfield Recreation Department's calendar includes: bingo (treats sponsored by Arbor Terrace Mountainside on Wednesday, September 13), poker, dominos, rummikub, mahjong, and puzzles; computer lab; open-play pickleball 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-6:00 pm (free annual registration required); bus trip to the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange (RSVP and pay at the gate); bus trip to Flaming Grill in East Hanover (RSVP and pay on your own); and Springfield Senior Citizens Club meeting, blood pressure screening, pizza lunch, and bingo (RSVP by September 22).

Eligible residents age 55+ are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood at the Chisholm Community Center on Friday, September 8, from 1:30-7:30 pm, by calling (732) 672-5281. Donors will receive a voucher for a free beverage at a participating venue.

Free weekday in-town bus service is available from 9:00 am-3:30 pm (with some exceptions). To schedule an advance reservation (highly encouraged), please call the Springfield Recreation Department at (973) 912-2227, on weekdays between 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

A detailed September 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 on our senior citizens programs? Contact Ilene Wilkenfeld, Recreation Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or (973) 912-2227.