November will be an active month for Springfield residents ages 55+! The Springfield Recreation Department's calendar includes: bingo (treats sponsored monthly by Arbor Terrace Mountainside), 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 now open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); bus trip to Delicious Orchards (RSVP); bus trip to Woodbridge Center Mall and Boscov's (RSVP); and Springfield Senior Citizens Club meeting, luncheon, and live music (RSVP by Thursday, November 9).

Eligible residents age 55+ are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood at the Chisholm Community Center on Monday, November 27, 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 legal holidays, bus maintenance, and other bus trips). Advance reservations are highly encouraged. Please call 973-912-2227.

A detailed November 2023 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.