SENIORS
Senior Services
Courtney Agnello, Senior Coordinator
908-322-8236, ext 123
cagnello@fanwoodnj.org
Fanwood Senior Club
The Fanwood Senior Club, in existence for more than 60 years, meets several times a month to offer senior citizens friendship, camaraderie and activities to do together.
The Club’s meeting schedule is as follows, every month except July and August:
1st Monday of the month: Planning meeting, 10 a.m., Forest Road Park
2nd Monday of the month: General meeting, 10:30 a.m., Forest Road Park
4th Monday of the month: General meeting, 10:30 a.m., Forest Road Park
All members are welcome at all meetings.
Senior Registry Survey
Fill out the form below and bring it or mail it to the Borough Hall and the Fanwood Police will check up on you during times of extreme weather or other emergencies. All information is kept strictly confidential and is used by the police only to call on seniors to check on their well-being.
Senior Transportation
Please click on below links for information on senior transportation.
Senior Café: Delicious Meals and Social Connections for Union County Seniors!
Senior Café offers a welcoming and social environment where seniors can connect with their peers, enjoy a nutritious meal, and participate in a range of engaging activities.
There are no income guidelines to participate; however, each participant will have the opportunity to make a confidential suggested voluntary donation of $1.75 per meal. No one is ever denied a meal based on their inability to pay. Donations are used to offset the cost of the meals and to expand the program.
There are several locations throughout the County. Locations and dates can be found at https://ucnj.org/dhs/senior-cafe/ Fanwood residents may participate at any Senior Café location, but note that Scotch Plains hosts lunch on Tuesdays at Shady Rest Country Club (820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains)11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please call to make a reservation for Scotch Plains by the Thursday before the date you’d like to attend. Reservations can be made by calling the County at 908-527-4877.
Here are a few items to keep in mind:
- Reservations are required. Please call the location of your choice at least two days in advance of your desired date.
- Lunch is served Monday through Friday (unless otherwise noted, please check the list of participating locations at https://ucnj.org/dhs/senior-cafe/ for more details).
- Donations are voluntary and confidential. You will not be denied service if you are not able to donate.
- Monthly Menus are available to review but items are subject to change. However, each meal is nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of active adults.
- January Menu can be found here: https://ucnj.org/dhs/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2024/12/Jan-2025.2.congregate.color_.pdf
Farmer’s Market Vouchers for Seniors from Union County
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce that Farmers Market vouchers are available for eligible Union County seniors. Each eligible senior can obtain a $50 e-benefit card to purchase “Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables, and herbs at participating Farmers Markets.
To be eligible, seniors must be age 60 and older. A single person’s annual income cannot exceed $2,322 per month, and a married couple’s combined income may not exceed $3,152 per month.
Eligible seniors can apply by calling the Union County Division on Aging at 908-527-4870 or 888-280-8226, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A limited number of vouchers are available, and applications will be evaluated on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
Prescription Drug Assistance & Hearing Aid Assistance
The NJ Division of Aging services administers these programs for seniors:
- Pharmaceutical Assistance to Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
- Hearing Aid Assistance for Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
Click here for eligibility information for these programs
or call the NJ Senior hotline, 1-800-792-9745.
Utility Assistance
The Lifeline Utility Assistance Program provides a credit of $225 for New Jersey homeowners or tenants to pay for gas or electricity.
Click here for eligibility information for this program
or call the NJ Senior hotline, 1-800-792-9745.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels are provided to residents in Fanwood and Scotch Plains by two different agencies. If you know someone who could benefit from receiving low-cost meals delivered right to their home, call Meals on Wheels, Inc,
908-486-5100.
Union County Senior Resource Guide
(Note: This is a large file that might take a minute or more to download)
Also from Union County is a document from the Division on Aging & Disability Resources. Click here for an excellent roundup of services for seniors.
Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Program
There are specific property tax reimbursements and abatements available for senior citizens. All information and applications are here at the NJ Division of Taxation website. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2024.
Senior Handyman Service
Residents ages 62 and over may take advantage of the Senior Handyman Service for minor home repairs. More information and an application is found here.