Senior Programs

CLUBS

Socialization is a very important element in the lives of the mature citizens of the Ewing community. Coming together once a month, enables our seniors to interact with their peers. Special informational presentations are shared by various vendors, to keep attendees updated on senior related issues such as, Medicare, Fraud, Insurance, Social Security, etc. Light refreshments are served. Sometimes, entertainment is called in to perform on a club meeting date.  Members of the clubs pay an annual fee ranging from $8 -$10.

Livewires

First Tuesdays at 11:00 AM  Mature members of the Ewing Community come together to fellowship. Find out the latest changes for Medicare or Social Security. Sometimes vendors are scheduled to present new products. Mary Bock serves as President for this group.

Busy C’s

Third Tuesdays at 11 AM  Need to fill a day on your social calendar? Let Sylvia Carroll, President of the Busy C’s, show you how to keep busy. If you are not already a member, come visit them on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM.  

Club D

First Thursdays at 11 AM  Club D members meet and enjoy each other’s company, while drinking coffee and sampling baked goods that members have donated. Ralph Csogi is the President.

Hollowbrook Seniors

Second Fridays at 1PM The last senior group to form was the Hollowbrook Seniors. Lead by its President, Florine Warner, an annual project of the club, is to collect vegetable seed packets to send to Africa.

EWING POOL SHARKS

The Ewing Township Pool Sharks joined The Central Jersey Senior Pool League during the summer of 2017.  Many pool clubs from North and Central Jersey have felt the bite of “The “Sharks.” As of March 2018, our Team has not broken their winning streak. Members currently practice at the Hamilton Senior Center, 409 Cypress Lane, Hamilton, NJ 08619 while the ESCC is being rebuilt.   The more advanced members sharing their expertise with team mates. Under the leadership of Thomas Keaton, the members of Ewing Pool Sharks hope to continue to bring home victories, as they work toward their goal of “putting Ewing on the map.” There is an annual fee for membership to the club: $20 for residents and $40 for non-residents.  

RUMMIKUB

Thursdays at 1 PM at the Ewing Senior and Community  Center A board game combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.  Come join the fun.

MAH JONGG

WEDNESDAY’S  from 2-4PM at the Ewing Senior and Community Center   Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. 

BINGO

Tuesdays  from 12:30 - 2:30 PM  B-I-N-G-O Ewing is the place to go! “Round Robin,” “Four Corners,” “Double Bingo on One Card, Full Board,” etc. Come out to collect your winnings at our weekly Bingo Games.

CARDS

PINOCHLE

Do you enjoy playing pinochle? If so, come join us on Thursdays at 1 PM at the Ewing branch of the Mercer  County Library and catch up with friends at the same time.  

BID WHIST

Bid Whist is a is a simple trick taking game, played in pairs. It is a variant of the classic card game whist. Join the fun on Thursdays at 1 PM.

MEXICAN TRAIN/5-CROWN CARDS

Climb aboard the Mexican Train on Wednesdays at 1 PM.   A fun board game played with dominos.  

JEWELRY MAKING

Mondays from 1 - 3 PM . Instructor Anne Cheslock will teach how to make jewelry, creating unusual craft projects.

KNITTING/CROCHET

Wednesday's from 9:30 - 11 AM This class is about 1 1/2 teaching each other to knit/crochet sharing and learning new patterns. The group will also help newcomers. 

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays at 12:30  

WATER COLORS

Wednesdays at 10:30 am with lly Lyons at the Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library

To inquire or register, please stop by or call the Senior Office at 609-883-1776 X6205 or visit Room 207 on the 2nd floor at the Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638.  

All Classes are held in the Hollowbrook Community Room

NOTE: It is strongly advised that anyone participating in our exercise activities, seek the permission of their physician. Please inform your instructor of special concerns or range of motion limitations before you join a class. Seniors, especially individuals aged 65 and older, should be aware of your workout environment (i.e. too hot). It is extremely important that you drink fluids throughout your session, to stay hydrated. 

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS WITH KAREN MARTIN

The Instructor is Karen Martin. Offered .3x/week. 

BALANCE CLASS WITH BOB KIRBY

The class, by Bob Kirby, will be offered to Ewing seniors at no charge. Be sure to register by filling out the Center's annual waiver / registration form in the Senior office. 

TAI CHI WITH LIZ ALLEN

with Liz Allen  

LINE DANCING CLASS WITH JOANNE KEEPHART

BEGINNERS - Fridays from 9:30 - 10:15 AM | ADVANCED - Fridays from 10:15 - 11 AM.  Line dancing is a pleasant, mild workout that helps improve your balance and well being. Enjoy strutting your stuff, while dancing your way to fitness.

SENIOR SWIM AND SUMMER WATER AEROBICS

End of June to the last week in August- 9:30 AM to Noon at the ESCC pool and beginning at 9 AM at Hollowbrook. Water exercises proves to be the perfect way to work out. Participants with limited range of motion due to age, injury or surgery, will find enjoyment in this non-weight bearing exercise. While in the pool, a certified instructor will lead participants through various routines. Individuals wishing to just do lap swimming are also welcomed. Open to Ewing residents only.