Recreation Department Announces September 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community

The Springfield Recreation Department's September 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as bingo, poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz," "Forever Fit with Betsy," and "Music & Movement with Lisa" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); RWJ Barnabas Health free flu clinic (RSVP); breakfast bus trip to Green Brook Pancake House (RSVP); bus trip to Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA (sold out); bus trip to PNC Bank Arts Center (canceled); and the Springfield Senior Citizens Club meeting and luncheon (RSVP and pay $5 by Thursday, September 17). 

The Springfield Community Pool is open through Labor Day! View hours and special activities online at www.thesay.org/scp or by calling the Summit Area YMCA at (908) 273-3330.

On Wednesday, September 2, eligible residents are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood at Chisholm from 1:00-7:00 pm, by calling (732) 672-5281. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

Free weekday in-Springfield bus service is available from 8:45 am-3:30 pm (with some exceptions such as bus maintenance, special bus trips, and Labor Day). We can drive you to and from Chisholm, the Library, supermarkets, pharmacies, salons, fitness clubs, physical therapy, Post Office, stores, restaurants, doctors, the Pool, and more! Advance reservations are required. Please call (973) 912-2227.

If you know someone who may be interested in our activities and does not have email, please print and share the September 2026 calendar, or we can mail it upon request.

Questions? Contact Ilene Wilkenfeld, Recreation Program Coordinator, at ilene.wilkenfeld@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227.