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Desirable Windsor II Model with Full Bsmt, 3 bdrms, Loft, 3 Full Baths. Pictures taken are of the furnished model at Stonebridge Lennar Sales Office.

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Desirable Warwick II Model 3 BRs, Loft, 3 Full Ba. Pictures are of the furnished model at Lennar’s Sales Office. Home is not furnished. QUICK CLOSE !! Stonebridge is a Premier 55+ Community. Clubhouse features Indoor & Outdoor Pools, & More. #1603943 $494,850

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Desirable 2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1 car Gar. Granby in Greenbriar at Whittingham.

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Monroe Township Manchester Model Ranch in Greenbriar at Whittingham 2 BRs & Library/Study, 2 Full Ba, 2 Car Gar, EIK w/sliding doors to rear yard. Recessed lighting, Skylights & Vaulted Ceiling in LR. Freshly painted and carpeted. Ready For Quick Close. #1601974 $317,000

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Live a lifestyle in prestigious 55+ community of Greenbair at Whittingham, corner lot, 2bdrs, 2.5 baths Neutral thru out, updated appliances in kitchen, ceramic tile in kitchen: Upstairs boost loft area, large walk in attic storage: Hot water tank, furnace and a/c replaced 7 yrs ago. Private fenced in yard with patio. #1606552 $234,900

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Lovely 2b 2ba New York model on a 2nd flr in Rossmoor Adult Community. Freshly painted, new carpet in a bedrooms, hdwd liv/den/kitchen. Plenty of closets. Beautiful solarium to relax. #1604263

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Desirable Essex II Model on EXTREMELY PREMIUM LOT!! 55+ Stonebridge. Meticulous 2 story home: 3 bdrms, 3 full ba, LR,DR Kit & Loft. OVERSIZED Stamped Concrete Patio, Beautiful Rear Yd. View, Prof Landscape, Granite Cntrs & Tile Backsplash, HD Custom Cordless Wd Blinds. #1605291

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Monroe Township Cedar model in The Ponds with H/W floors, carpeting, paver patio, storms/ screens, washer/dryer replaced, Calif. closet in MBR, 2 closets in garage, many high hats, fans, a pleasure to show.

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Comfortable and Stylish this Raphael in Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing 55+ Community shows like a model. Impeccable 2 Bdrm 2 Full Ba., 2 Car Gar, Newer Furnace, Frpl, Custom Paint, Granite Cntrs, Skylights, Ceiling Fans, Decorator Win Treatments & beautiful Paver Fenced Patio. #1604115

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Monroe Township Desirable Concord Model located in 55+ Community of Whittingham. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, Lg fin. open space bsmt w/ extra rooms designed for storage. Trex and wood rear deck over looking a premium lot. DR being used as Study/Library. #1600671 $279,900

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Unbelievable opportunity for buyers to purchase 2bdrm, 2 bath home on the water front in The Ponds. 55+ adult community. This home is one of their largest with 2,131 sqft and a terrific view of the pond right out your front door. Generously priced so act fast will sell quickly! #1604129

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Get active — and stay healthy

Exercise and activities are good for the body, and the mind

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By Keith Loria

he National Institute on Aging recently released a report proving that exercise and physical activity are good for everyone, including older adults, citing four main ways to exercise, each with its own benefit, yet doing all is recommended.

Endurance or aerobic activities — such as brisk walking, jogging, dancing, swimming, or biking — increase the breathing and heart rate.

Strength exercises (lifting weights or using a resistance band) makes muscles stronger and helps build strength; balance exercises help prevent falls; and flexibility exercises stretch muscles and can help a body stay limber.

For those 55-and-over who are looking for some exercise, but don’t know where to start, a great place to visit is the Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. The center offers a wide range of physical activities and is open to people from throughout the area — not just Princeton.

“One of our most popular activities is table tennis, which is a very active program,” says Susan Hoskins, executive director for the Princeton Senior Resource Center. “Several of our members won gold medals in the Senior Olympics this past summer and we are very proud of them.”

Table tennis is a fun way to work up a sweat, and the chance of injury is very small, making it ideal for older participants.

Not only is it good for the body, but it’s great for the mind, as well. A recent Japanese clinical study has demonstrated that table tennis activates up to five separate portions of the brain simultaneously therefore increasing awareness and better cognition for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Ms. Hoskins says that another great thing about the sport is that you don’t need to be fluent in English to play, and she sees many of the immigrant population coming in and getting to know each other, and it’s built a great sense of community.

The PSRC also offers seniors low-impact aerobic classes three days a week, and an “Early Bird” aerobic class every weekday at 8 a.m., which features 40 minutes of cardio and toning. There are also chair exercises Mondays and Fridays, which are designed especially for people with arthritis and rheumatism.

“We’re really dedicated to offering programs that address all six aspects of wellness — physical, cognitive, social, mental, spiritual and having a sense of purpose,” Ms. Hoskins says. “Physical exercise is proving to be a most effective way to preserve brain health and other aspects of healthy aging.”

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A popular activity at the PSRC is its group drumming class, which Ms. Hoskins says promotes heart health as the drummers learn to drum to the beat of their heartbeats. The activity boosts endorphins, reduces stress and helps you relax.

Bowling is another sport that many seniors take part in, and the United States Bowling Congress notes it’s a great exercise for seniors, touting its many health benefits. Depending on one’s weight, and bowling style, a senior bowler can burn up to 250 calories per hour bowling. Plus, bowling a 3-game series involves walking over half a mile while swinging a ball that weighs 8 to 16 pounds. This exercise increases the bowler’s endurance, speeds up the bowler’s metabolism, and helps the bowler maintain bone density.

Colonial Bowling & Entertainment in Lawrence offers a senior discount for bowlers and according to an assistant manager of the center, many seniors take to the lanes on a weekday afternoon, when leagues aren’t running. Some senior groups and senior housing centers even bring bowlers by shuttle on a monthly basis.

As George Burns used to say, “if I knew I was going to live this long, I would

have taken better care of myself!” And for those who hope to live as long as he did — he was 100 when he died — these activities are a great way to start.

The Princeton Senior Resource Center is located at 45 Stockton St., Princeton. For information, go to www.princetonsenior.org or call 609-9247108.

Colonial Bowling & Entertainment is located at 2420 Brunswick Ave., Lawrence. For information, go to www.colonialbowlingnj.com or call 609-882-7700.

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Looking to the Future Financial advice for seniors

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By Keith Loria

roper financial planning is vital throughout your life, but for people 55 and older, it becomes a little bit more important. With retirement on the horizon, people in this age group need to start thinking about investments, savings, wills and ways to make it through their golden years without running out of money.

Robert Dunn, president and managing partner of Private Wealth Management Group in Princeton, says when it comes to preparing for the future, structure determines performance and behavior.

“If retirement is 10 years away, it is going to be difficult to accumulate sufficient assets for retirement if you haven’t done so already,” he says. “Making adjustments today to save and prepare for a lifestyle without a paycheck is going to be very important.”

Shikha Mittra, a financial planner with Princeton-based Retire

Smart Consulting, LLC, advises that people 55 and older take a holistic view of their finances and to think long-term when investing so that they do not outlast their investment portfolio.

“While each situation is different, people should save as much as they possibly can by participating in their retirement plan, especially when there is an employer match,” she says. “They also should get a financial plan from an independent adviser.”

Preparing for health costs also is important.

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co-insurance and co-payments.

Another area seniors should be aware of are prescription drug assistance programs, which can help with the burden of high medication costs. Most pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs that provide uninsured and low-income people access to prescription drugs they couldn’t otherwise afford.

Ask your doctor, pharmacist or health clinic for details.

Seniors should brush up on the tax advantages that come with being 65 or older. The IRS tax code includes several benefits that target seniors, such as allowing a higher standard deduction amount for most people who don’t itemize deductions if they and/or their spouse are over 65; an additional tax credit called the Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled for lower-income people who are over 65 or disabled and file a 1040 or 1040A tax form; and certain home improvements made to accommodate medical conditions or disabilities with a doctor’s recommendation may be deducted if you itemize deductions.

Free tax return preparation assistance and counseling from IRStrained volunteers is also available to those over the age of 60.

Ms. Mittra says that the biggest mistake seniors make is not understanding the true meaning of financial planning.

“Diversification means having money at different brokerage houses,” she says. “Financial planning means how well your investment is performing.”

Mr. Dunn says another mistake seniors make is having a weak spot for their children and grandchildren.

“Some will give too much away and it jeopardizes their potential success,” he says.

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Additionally, Mr. Dunn feels many do not seek proper council.

“This industry does not put restrictions on who may call themselves a financial planner,” he says. “Be careful of the advice given.”

And if you don’t have one already, you’ll want to draft a will. A will is the easiest and most effective way to tell others how you want your property and possessions to be distributed in the event of your death. You don’t need to be rich to write a will, but having one and naming an executor will make it clear who you want making decisions after you die.

Another crucial step in ensuring financial preparedness is talking to your loved ones about the location of records and documents so if something were to happen, you would know where the insurance policies, wills, healthcare documents, tax returns, and investment and banking records are safely stored.

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Love and Companionship There are lots of ways for senior singles to meet that special somebody

By Keith Loria

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hen people get married, the plan is to spend their lives Today, seniors are finding companionship from meetings at together, but whether because of divorce or a spouse’s the library, their church, through political events and through passing, a lot of people 55 and over find themselves alone. senior-sponsored bus trips.

That can be an adjustment for someone who was used to having According to AARP, the number of seniors dating in 2015 is a companion and constant friend for 20, 30, or even 60 years. higher than ever before. Those of retirement age are more active, living longer and they want a companion they can travel with, While some seniors may eventually look for a relationship, spend time with and share the simple moments in life with. many simply want to find a new companion to share their remaining years with, and that’s easier today than it’s ever been.

AARP has a whole site dedicated to helping seniors meet There are senior “dating” sites, programs designed for seniors to (www.aarp.org/home-family/dating), including its own “love meet at different organizations and even clubs and activities set connection” matchmaker service. With 25 percent of its 40 million up to help people connect. members single, it’s a great way for them to find companionship.

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eHarmony (www.eharmony.com) also has a special section the person face-to-face devoted to seniors and has seen its numbers increase by 20 instead of emailing back percent over the last five years. and forth. More people would rather come out New Jersey Singles (newjerseysingles.com) has been helping and dance instead of being seniors make a love connection for more than 20 years. Unlike behind a computer. That is the Internet sites that could sometimes seem impersonal, the the feedback we get from company uses real-life people to talk to clients and help determine many of the people who the best matches the old-fashioned way. come to our dances.”

For seniors not tech-savvy or who just don’t like the impersonal The Yardley Singles Club feel of a computer, there are plenty of other options. (yardleysingles.org) also The YMCA in Princeton (50 Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-9622) has a full list of events for hosts several programs for seniors each week, and it’s a great place single seniors in the area, to meet someone who shares an interest. Local senior centers also including happy hours, arrange activities and trips that provide opportunities to meet concerts, dinners and people. Then there’s the Princeton Senior Resource Center (45 other fun nights out.

Stockton, St., 609-924-7108), which has a wide array of programs Don’t forget, friends for seniors to take part in and meet others. and family are also a Steppin’ Out Singles hold dances twice a month for seniors in great source for introducing seniors to new people as they can the Woodbridge area. connect them to people who they know who might share things in common.

“We always get a good crowd of people, as many as 150,” says William Gelmi, who co-owns the company with Benny Calineri.

So, no matter what your age, if you are looking for com“Some of the people who come still don’t have Internet, so for panionship, a dance partner or someone to enjoy dinner and a them it’s great. And the ones who do have Internet come because show with, there are plenty of ways to make a connection with they are tired of the online dating thing. They would rather meet someone to share your life with.

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Giving Back and Helping Others Volunteering is a great way to stay active and social

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hen people retire, they often find that they may have a our AEP,” he says. “Most of our meal service positions require little too much time on their hands, and a great way to be volunteers to be on their feet for 2 to 3 hours, serving food. We productive and involved with your community is by volunteering. also have three seated meal-time volunteer positions at our takeAs volunteers, folks 55 and over can have the chance to work on a out table, wrapping trays and dispensing condiments.” project or issue that is important to them, or take part in a hobby TASK’s website (trentonsoupkitchen.org) posts a list of off-site or career that they want to learn more about. volunteer options that are appropriate for seniors.

Let’s face it, seniors “There are so many have a unique set of skills reasons to come, but I can and knowledge to offer say volunteers of all ages get as volunteers: a lifetime as much, if not more, benefit of experience that can be from helping than they used to mentor younger could ever expect,” Mr. Orth generations, provide career says. “These returns come guidance, offer companin the form of making new ionship and care or help friends among the patrons, out non-profits that might staff and fellow volunteers. not be able to pay for a full Also, there is achievement staff. in improving the lives of Although John Davis your neighbors. There is a is 69, he doesn’t consider learning element in seeing himself a “senior” but how poverty affects the rather “an active retired community, of observing person.” After graduating the tight family bonds that from Princeton in 1967, he transcend suffering. But, worked at IBM and since mostly it just feels good to Volunteers with Friends of Princeton Open Space help create and retirement, has volunteered help.” maintain trails for hiking. whenever he could.

Fred Spar, a trustee with “A group from my church (Thompson Memorial Presbyterian both the Friends of Princeton Open Space and the Stony Brook Church, in New Hope, Pennsylvania) has been volunteering at the Millstone Watershed Association, notes there are numerous Trenton Area Soup Kitchen for the last 10 years, once a month, opportunities for seniors to volunteer for outdoor activities on Thursdays,” he says. “When I retired in 2010, I was then able to throughout the year, including trail building and repair, removal participate regularly with this group. Being retired gives me the of invasive plants, and planting of native species in Princeton’s time and opportunities to do more volunteering.” preserves and open space areas.

In addition to being a longtime volunteer at TASK, Mr. Davis “Seniors enjoy the exercise and some wonderful camaraderie,” also volunteers with Urban Promise, Trenton, for a week during he says. “There are no age limits on volunteering for these its summer camp. He also does other church-related activities, activities. Several active participants are well into their seventies donates blood on a regular basis, has coached his kids’ sports and eighties.” teams and was a 12-year member of the Newton, Pennsylvania, One of those is 86-year-old Ted Thomas, who has been parks and recreation board. volunteering with FOPOS almost 20 years.

“If you are retired, what are you going to do with all that extra “It has been mainly organizing and working with crews on time on your hands? The more you give, the more you receive. I trail work — both maintenance and planning and building new have found this to be so true. I’m not a fan of corporate slogans trails — in Mountain Lakes and various other open space areas in general, but Nike’s ‘Just Do It!’ resonates with me,” Mr. Davis in Princeton,” Mr. Thomas says. “In prior years, I’ve also done says. “When you have the time and other resources, use them. I the same thing with D&R Greenway and Montgomery Friends don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed when I’ve volunteered to of Open Space.” do something for others.”

Mr. Thomas says he’s always enjoyed hiking, and therefore Charlie Orth, volunteer coordinator for TASK, says it relies on enjoys building trails so that others have lots of trails to hike. seniors like Mr. Davis for its success and estimated around 1,000 “I’m afraid I have to admit that my main motivation is selfish: people over 55 help as volunteers. good exercise, good companionship, enjoyable problem solving, “I coordinate meal service volunteers, but we also have a wonderful surroundings (when it’s not freezing), and the dedicated group of retired teachers who volunteer as tutors in appreciation of people using the trails,” he says. “In addition to — Continued on page 24

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receiving those benefits, there is a more altruistic reason for others to volunteer: in this part of the country, at least, there is little or no budget for building and maintaining hiking trails, and the onus is on those of us who have the time, the capability and the interest to get out there and help.”

Tricia Bitetto, audience services manager for McCarter Theatre, says close to 300 senior volunteers are utilized by McCarter as ushers, marketing ambassadors and hospitality volunteers.

“As ambassadors, they come with us to community events like Communiversity and help to spread the word about us,” she says.

“As ushers, they help out at productions and get to see the show for free. Plus, they can earn free tickets based on a certain number of hours that they volunteer.”

Studies have shown, besides the intrinsic rewards of helping others, volunteering promotes good physical and mental health and helps seniors pursue their passions in retirement.

“I think it also fosters community,” Ms. Bitetto says. “It’s a great group of people and it gives them the chance to meet others who are passionate about theater.”

Other volunteer opportunities for seniors interested in the arts include work at the Richardson Auditorium and Grounds for Sculpture.

For those who are interested in volunteering in the healthcare field, University Medical Center of Princeton is looking for adult volunteers who can donate at least three hours per week greeting and helping to direct patients and visitors arriving at the hospital.

The volunteers are needed to supplement the new Guest Relations Program at UMCP, which is designed to help promote a better experience for all guests by providing any information or assistance they need to navigate the hospital campus. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.

TASK (Trenton Area Soup Kitchen) is located at 72 Escher St., Trenton. For information on volunteering, go to www.trentonsoupkitchen.org or call 609-695-5456.

For information on volunteering with Friends of Princeton Open Space, go to http://www.fopos.org/get-involved/, info@fopos.org or call 609 921-2772.

For information on volunteer opportunities with McCarter Theatre, go to www.mccarter.org/volunteer, email volunteer@mccarter.org or call 509-258-2787.

For information on volunteering with Grounds for Sculpture, go to www.groundsforsculpture.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer.

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