Social Services

For those residents who are interested in joining the program,  the program is currently accepting new participants.  Please click on the button below to provide your information, and our staff will contact you. 

In order to provide safe and appropriate levels of exercise, we have partnered with the YMCA to offer an Enhanced Fitness Program for our senior population.  Each class is taught by an experienced instructor who holds a nationally accredited Group Exercise Certification, and is CPR/AED certified, as well.  Classes are all-inclusive and take place in the YMCA facility. (Please register in the Social Services Office).

The classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.  It is recommended that you have your physician’s approval prior to beginning any exercise program.

What is Enhanced Fitness?

Enhance Fitness is a physical activity program comprised of three 45-minute classes per week.  The classes are designed to safely increase participants’ fitness levels through aerobic and strength training exercises while building a sense of community and social connectedness among class members. 

Enhance Fitness has been proven to increase participants’ strength, balance, flexibility, mood, general activity level, and independence when they attend on a regular basis. 

The program is beneficial for older adults in general, but has been deemed particularly safe and effective for older adults living with arthritis and is listed as recommended arthritis intervention by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Participants' progress can be followed with fitness checks completed at the time the individual joins Enhance Fitness, again at four months, and then as often as needed.

It is important to stress, that the participant exercises based on their own abilities.  The instructor will help individuals modify their routine based on their fitness ability.

Currently limited activity, please contact each club directly for their events.

Coming together for fun and festivities, the Hillsborough Senior Citizen Clubs conduct meetings once a month to discuss senior issues, socialize, and plan exciting trips!

Come join one of our two Senior Clubs and step into an active senior lifestyle.

Anyone interested in joining should contact the desired club directly at the number below.

Chapter A Senior Citizen Club

Meets the first Thursday of each month

President - Gene Reinhardt

Membership - Lucy Nicastro 908-313-7730

Chapter B Senior Citizen Club

Meets the second Thursday of each month

President - Tony Fusco

Membership - Debbie Francolini 908-217-7698

The Hillsborough Senior Citizen bus provides safe and dependable transportation for individuals 60 and over who do not drive and have no other means of transportation.  This service provides curb to curb service for a variety of essential activities to help keep seniors independent and thriving.  You must be able to get to the bus and to your location independently. If you are not able to, you may bring an aid with you for assistance.

 The bus will provide transportation to local grocery stores, banks, and hair salon’s etc.   We also provide transportation to doctors’ appointments within Hillsborough and, the surrounding area. 

Arrangements for transportation can be made by calling the Department of Social Services at 908-369-3880.  The bus operates Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.  All passengers must first register to ride by providing a completed registration form to the office.  This form can be found through the link below, or by calling our office.

**CURRENTLY SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME - PLEASE CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES

Through this program, Mr. Fix-It will make minor home repairs and provide the labor at no charge to the senior.  The resident pays only for the cost of the materials.  To participate in the program, you must be 60 and over, own the home in your name, be unable to do the repair yourself, financially unable to hire a contractor or unable to get a contractor to your home    because the project is too small. 

Mr. Fix-It will install grab bars and smoke/CO2 detectors, replace batteries in smoke/CO2 detectors, remove and reinstall screens, repair leaking faucets and running toilets, etc.  He does not paint, spackle, or perform any repair requiring a building permit.  Please call the Social Services Department for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Currently Suspended at this time - please check back periodically for updates

This class provides seniors with an active, creative outlet. Known as the Hillsborough Rockettes and Rockets, this energetic group of men and women works together each week to practice different line dance routines. The emphasis is on enjoyment and laughter. Our instructor is a professional choreographer and dance teacher with many years of experience.

The Rockettes and Rockets perform at various locations throughout the year. Many local nursing home residents have been entertained by this vivacious group. They have also performed at many community events such as the Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade and Picnic and the Independence Day Celebration.

This class is open to anyone with an interest in learning new dance routines even if they don’t want to participate in the public events. The class meets on Tuesday mornings in the multipurpose room from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.