Phyllis Monguso, Supervisor of Senior Citizens Activities
 Phone: (908) 851-5290
 968 Bonnel Court, Union NJ 07083
 senior@uniontownship.com

The Division of Senior Citizens Activities provides information and referrals to senior citizens of Union, sixty or older. Identification cards required to obtain discounts, transportation and assistance in procuring social services, financial or medical aid are available.

The Senior Center, at 968 Bonnel Court, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all year except holidays. It has facilities for group meetings, classrooms for adult education courses, a library, cable TV, recreation equipment and socialization. Areas are set up for club meetings, several of which are held between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Senior Center has been designated as a Nutrition Site for the elderly. Well-balanced meals are served Monday through Friday (except on holidays). Reservations are required two days in advance by calling (908) 851-3293. For further information, call the department at (908) 851-5290.


FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WITHIN UNION COUNTY CALL THE UNION COUNTY DIVISION OF AGING AT 908-527-4869 OR 1-888-280-8226

Offered Senior Programs
RECREATION
For those who are interested and eligible the Township of Union offers the following activities at the Senior Center, line dancing, exercise, billiards, knitting, crocheting, quilting and a variety of card games.

MOVIES
The Senior Center has the ability to show video tapes and/or movies films upon request.

SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR CITIZENS OLYMPICS
HEALTH FAIRS
SENIOR CITIZENS ITALIAN FEST
ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON

Important Phone Numbers:
NJ EASE
(888) 280-8226

DIVISION OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES (908) 965-3745

CHIME (OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL BILLS)
(908) 497-3948

MEALS ON WHEELS
(908) 486-5100

OLDER AMERICAN PROGRAM
(908) 527-4869

LIFT EQUIPPED ACCESS LINK TRANSPORTATION
(800) 955-2321

PARATRANSIT SYSTEM
(908) 241-8300

NJ TRANSIT REDUCED FARE PROGRAM (973) 378-6300

STATE AGENCIES:
PAAD PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN
(800) 792-9745

LIFELINE UTILITY BENEFIT PROGRAM (800) 792-9745

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
(800) 772-1213

MEDICARE (800) Medicare

MEDICAID DISTRICT OFFICE
(732) 603-3151