May 5, 6 pm: Tech for Seniors: As we age, more and more of us live alone. And, as we age we become more prone to little annoyances such as misplacing the keys or straining to hear the television. We also lose flexibility and strength, making us susceptible to life-threatening falls. This evening we will be exploring ways to make better use of tech gadgetry to help us age in place with grace. We’ll discuss health tracking devices, sound-enhancing speakers, tags for locating misplaced items, and computerized personal assistants.
May 12, 6 pm: The Joys of May: As the warming days of spring lovingly blanket us, we look to the traditions of the “lusty month of May” from Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day to Memorial Day. May is the time when the flowers prepared by the April showers burst forth – lily of the valley the official one, while forsythia, daffodils, lilacs, hyacinths, crocuses, and tulips bedazzle the eye everywhere one looks!
Many significant events occurred during past Mays, and people will be entertained and informed about “Lucky Lindy,” Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight from New York to Paris, Amelia Earhart’s attempt to cross the Atlantic, the founding of the women’s services, the origin of Mother’s Day celebrations, and Memorial Day. This is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is significant that 50% of the LGBTQ community are affected annually.
May 19, 6 pm: Movie night: Different for Girls: Paul and Karl were childhood friends in school. Twenty years later they meet by accident, but they’ve changed. Paul has become a rowdy character, while Karl, who’s now a transgender woman, prefers a life of organized tranquility. Can they reignite their friendship? This 1996 English film stars Rupert Graves and Stephen Mackintosh.
Refreshments are served, and attendees are asked for a small donation at each meeting.
May 26 , 6pm: Memorial Day at the Florham Park Diner: Enjoy good fun & food at a reasonable price! We’ll meet at the restaurant located at 182 Ridgedale Ave in Florham Park. Please rsvp by Friday, May 23, to Gordon Sauer at [email protected].