Better Health Programs/Complimentary Membership at 65+ Years Old

LET’S TALK, A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP

Wed., August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; 10 to 11 a.m.

Please join us for our ongoing program “Let’s Talk, a Senior Social Group,” gathering in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings and experiences amongst peers.

This is a safe-zone designed to be welcoming and understanding of all attendees while exploring this season of our lives – the ups and the challenges. This group is a partnership between RWJUH Hamilton and PyschHealth Associates here in Hamilton. This is a weekly program. Please feel free to attend one or all.

OVER THE COUNTER HEARING AIDSFAQ-WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Tues., August 8; 10-11 a.m.

Get the facts on the latest in over-the-counter hearing aids. Learn the facts and get your questions answered by Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. A.B.A. a clinical audiologist with over 40 years of experience in the field of hearing science.

SOCRATES CAFÉ,

Wed., August 9; 2 to 3 p.m.

“Socrates Café” is about discussing a topic, sharing our thoughts, our beliefs, our ideas, and experiences. An unofficial mantra describes that we (people) learn more when we question, and question with others. This is a “safe zone” to share where all views are accepted. Come with an open mind, respect for one another, and a willingness to see where it takes us.

Tai Chi Class

Thu., August 10 & 24; 1 to 2 p.m.

Tai Chi is recommended for seniors because it improves balance, strengthens muscles in the legs and increases flexibility and stability in the ankles. It can help reduce falls and back pain. Beginner’s welcome.

Game Time

Thurs., August 10; 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us for game time, snacks and some wholesome fun. A variety of board games will be available or you are welcome to bring your own

Yoga Classes

Tue., August 15 & 29; 10 to 11 a.m.

Krystal Loughlin, certified RYT, will be leading this gentle yoga class using traditional postures and breathing techniques offering modification of the poses for your body so that you can confidently participate. Beginner’s welcome.

MEDITATION CLASSES,

Tue., August 15 and 29; 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Krystal Loughlin will lead this meditation class focusing on reducing stress and bringing inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Beginner’s welcome.

Technology Class

Wed., August 16; Noon to 1 p.m.

Frustrated navigating online registration for Better Health Programs? Can’t figure out how to text your grandkids. Back to help us with our technology challenges are our friends from “Camp Fire NJ, Teens on Fire.” Whether you have questions about your mobile device, a laptop, or iPad, bring your device and learn how to complete simple tasks.

Prediabetes 101

Tue. August 15; 11 to 12 p.m.

What you need to know and do if you have been diagnosed with prediabetes.

Antiques On The Road

Thu., August 17; 2 to 3:30 p.m talked turkey about the marketing the market.

We ask all attendees to arrive promptly at 2 p.m. and be ready for a fun and informative program. Each attendee can bring only ONE item to have appraised. Together we will learn some history about our treasures and find out what’s hot and what’s not in the antique and collectables market. Thomas Petrino will lead this program. He has been a full-time Personal Property Appraiser and is Certified by the Appraisers Guild of America. He also serves as acting appraiser for the NJ Treasury, consults with banks, attorneys and insurance companies to authenticate and appraise estates.

“The Trenton Farmers Market operates pretty much like a nonprofit,” he says, getting straight to business. But “it’s a co-op. It’s run by a board of farmers ... It has a president and four members. We keep it operating so local farmers can bring their produce to the market.”

Those farms include Cedarville, East Windsor; Corner Copia, Jacksonville; Cranberry Hall, Cookstown; Pinelands, Hammonton; Russo’s Fruit and Vegetables, Tabernacle; Terhune Orchards; and Zell’s in Hillsborough.

Calling the market “one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey,” Kearney quickly sketches its history.

It started in the early 1900s on an area near the Lower Trenton Bridge — aka Trenton Makes Bridge — to service both Trenton residents and bridge users.

When discussions about creating a highway along the river started, the Trenton Market Growers Cooperative Association was formed. It then purchased its Spruce Street property on the TrentonLawrence Township line in 1939.

The new market opened in 1948 and operated in a combination of buildings and outdoor stands.

After one of the three main structures burned down, the remaining two were reconfigured into the cross-like structure that generations have come to know.

Kearney says his current “responsibility is vendor relations and to give them everything they need to operate.”

That includes including addressing roof leaks, garbage, and legalities related to insurance and proper registration with federal and state agencies, including the NJ Department of Heath.

“It all provides confidence and a higher level of vendor, people who are serious about their business,” he says.

Complimenting the managers who went before him and “did great things” to keep the market going for nearly a century, he notes that his role is to update to a new era.

That includes overseeing a conversion of the light to LED to enhance look of products and bring utility costs down, improving signage (including the large red electric roof sign), and addressing traffic needs.

“The state and county are going to put in a rotary, and we’re working with the DOT,” he says.

Kearney says a good deal of his job is community relations and awareness.

The Trenton “Island” resident originally from Yardley — where his dad

See TFM, Page 4