A Message from Ed Brewer Councilman Township of Hillside

As You are aware I am very proud of the services that our municipality provides for the residents of Hillside. Over the last few months I have been providing you with information about various departments and services the town has for you to take advantage of. Over the last few years in this age of technology there has been a new emphasis on the need for healthy active lifestyle changes as many of our adults and children spend more of their time behind a computer keyboard or gaming system. We must remember that healthy activities like walking are essential in the quest of a good quality of life. In that vein I wanted to remind you of programs that are available for our seniors as they need invigorating activities as well.

The Hillside Senior Citizens Center is a community-based leisure recreation facility that is alive with activity for the Township’s older age population. The Senior Citizens Program previously was housed from 1976 to 1992 at the William H. Bule Community Center.

In 1992, the Senior Citizens Center opened its own doors (at 265 Hollywood Avenue) to a new era of growth and commitment to the promotion of independence and dignity ideals for all Township Senior Citizens. The extension of the commitment to services and activities for the well being of the targeted elderly population is intended, also, to impact significantly and positively upon families, caregivers, and the whole community. Senior citizen participants are daily engaged in a schedule of activities that also reaches out to a special initiatives, including outreach to the nursing home/institutionalized and homebound, and reading and “help” projects at Township elementary schools. For more information about the Hillside Senior Citizens Program and its activities and services, call: 908- 355-8928 Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.