If you are over 55 and live in East Greenwich Township, please join us for our monthly meetings on thefirst Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the East Greenwich Municipal building on Democrat Road in Mickleton.
We welcome new members to help us rebuild our senior group into an active group with planned activities and outings. Please come to our meetings to help us promote more activities in our community. For additional info, email us at seniors@eastgreenwichnj.com.
Pop Up Cards Workshop
Join us on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how to make your own Pop Up greeting cards. The workshop will be held at the Evangelical United Methodist Church on Cohawkin Road in Clarksboro.
There will be a $5 cash fee for supplies collected on the day of the class. Please bring a pair of scissors, a ruler, and a pencil.
The workshop will be limited to 20 people. To register, you need to email your name, address and phone # to seniors@eastgreenwichnj.com by Oct. 9.
Art Club
Calling all artists! It’s time to share your passion with fellow creatives from East Greenwich. The EG Senior Art Club is welcoming all seniors who enjoy drawing, painting, crafting, needlework, beading, sculpture, mosaics, miniatures, quilting, stained glass and more. We meet every Monday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Evangelical Methodist Church at 14 West Cohawkin Road, Clarksboro.
If you are just getting started in your “art journey” this is a great opportunity to learn from other members. Our group consists of friendly, sharing people.
Bring your supplies. No fees. No formal instruction given. However, the members are very happy and willing to share their knowledge and expertise.
There are tables, chairs, water and rest rooms. Enjoy meeting “likeminded” people and sharing your art journey.
Beginners are welcome. Please email jackie.gordon31@yahoo.com or call Jackie at 609-471-2275 with questions.
Wooden Sign Painting Workshop
We are looking into holding a workshop to paint the carved letters on a wooden plaque. We will do this sometime in November.
We are still in the planning stages so keep an eye out for an eblast with more info and about how to sign up.
Anyone interested in drumming buckets? We are looking into doing a class with a percussion teacher to learn this skill. If interested, contact us at seniors@eastgreenwichnj.com with name and contact information or watch for an eblast about the class.
East Greenwich Email blasts
Are you signed up to receive East Greenwich email notices? Go to eastgreenwichnj.com. Tap on the picture with the phone icon and “Stay informed with the latest news, events, and announcements. Sign up now.” Type in your name and email address on both the Township News and the Senior News to get notices from the township about township meetings, notices regarding changes in trash schedule or other services and events, announcement of upcoming events in the township, Senior Game Day dates, and other senior events put on during the year.
East Greenwich Senior Game Days
East Greenwich Seniors are meeting for some social time and playing games. They have been playing a large variety of games, including card games, board games, tile games, and other standards.
You are welcome to bring a game and see who would like to play it with you or come join in games with others. Come out to meet new friends or reacquaint with someone from the past at this casual friendly get-together.
October Game Dates are Oct. 9 and 23. These Game Days are being held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Evangelical United Methodist Church at 14 West Cohawkin Rd in Clarksboro.
There is an elevator available, and the church encourages it to be used because there are steps down to the game room. Any questions, contact us at seniors@eastgreenwichnj.com
Coffee Meet-up
We will be meeting up at the Death of the Fox on the third Tuesday of every month. Mark your calendars.
Come out, bring a friend, and visit with member of our senior population at the Death of the Fox Brewing Company onOct. 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Drop in for a cup of their wide array of gourmet coffee, espresso, tea, and Italian soda. They also have hot chocolate.
This is just a casual get-together to meet old and new friends from our community. You are welcome to bring food with you if you want to enjoy a treat with your beverage.
The Death of the Fox is located in the Villages of Whiskey Mill at 119 Berkley Road, Unit B, in Clarksboro. Come out and join us!
East Greenwich Senior Men’s Breakfast
The East Greenwich Senior Men’s Breakfast will meet on the second Thursday of the month, the next being Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. We will meet at the Swedesboro Diner on Kings Highway in Swedesboro, next to Spirit Dodge.
All participants are responsible for paying for their own meal. Send any questions to seniors@eastgreenwichnj.com with your name and phone number.
