Opportunities for Seniors
SOCIALIZATION
- Midday Friendship Centers - lunch and socialization: (973) 285-6856
- Town Senior Citizen Clubs
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Hospital Senior Clubs: Education, health screenings, fitness programs, social activities.
- Chilton Hospital - New Vitality: (973) 831-5167
- Hackettstown Regional Hospital – Center for Healthier Living – (908) 850-6872
SPORTS AND RECREATION
- Morris County Park Commission For information and Visitor’s Guide, please call (973) 326-7600
- State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
- Those 62+/or disabled can apply for a Senior Citizen Pass (free entry and free parking) – may also get application same day at park.
- NJ Division of Parks and Forestry: (800) 843-6420 or (609)984-0370
- Hunting/Fishing Discount: Fish and Wildlife: (609) 292-2965-general information
- Clam/Oyster Fishing: Fish and Wildlife: (609) 984-5546
- Senior Citizen Fishing License (fresh water): May purchase at bait and tackle shops, sporting and fishing stores, etc.
- Museums/Historical Sites: Please call your Municipal Building for information.
- YMCA
Recreational Programs - Senior fitness, swimming, etc.- YMCA Lakeland Hills (Mountain Lakes): (973) 334-2820
- YMCA Morris Center (Cedar Knolls): (973) 267-0704
- YMCA Madison Area (Madison): (973) 377-6200
- YMCA West Morris Area (Randolph): (973) 366-1120
CULTURE AND EDUCATION
- Local Libraries
- Morris County Library: (973) 285-6970
- Adult Education Classes - Contact your local high school
- Continuing Education Classes - reduced fee:
- College of St. Elizabeth - Convent Station: (973) 290-4600
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Madison: (973) 443-8500
- Drew University - Madison: (973) 408-3000
- County College of Morris - Randolph: (973) 328-5000
TRAVEL
- AARP - Travel discounts, etc. Membership Services: (888) 687-2277 or (888) Our AARP
- AAA- Motor trip assistance - travel discounts - other benefits - also provides bus trips for members
Branch Offices: Florham Park: (973) 377-7200
Randolph: (973) 361-0900 - Elderhostel - 75 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
National/international travel - educational/recreational programs at low cost.
Seniors only: (877) 426-7788
VOLUNTEERING
- Volunteer Management Center - all kinds of volunteer opportunities for seniors: (973) 538-7200
- NORWESCAP – opportunities for those 55 and over to utilize their skills and knowledge to make a difference in their community: (973) 989-5773
EMPLOYMENT
- Employment & Training: (800) 870-3478 or (973) 285-6880
- Workforce Morristown: (973) 631-6321
- Workforce Dover: (973) 361-9050
- Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board
- National Council on Aging-Workforce Development: (888) 802-6262 or (973) 829-8400
- The Women's Center at County College of Morris: (973) 328-5025