There is no set age when a person becomes a “senior citizen.” The age requirements for federal and state programs and entitlements are established by legislative action.

You are eligible at 60 for:

• Social Security benefits to surviving spouse.

• Railroad Retirement Benefits.

•Local programs funded under the Older Americans Act.

•Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

At 62 for:

•Reduced Fare Program (transportation).

•Senior citizen federally subsidized housing and congregate housing.

•80 percent Social Security/Railroad Retirement benefits for retirees.

At 65 for:

•Full Social Security benefits (if income is less than $14,500).

• Medicare/Medicaid coverage.

• Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged And Disabled (PAAD).

• Lifelong Credit Program.

•Hunting and Fishing Licenses at a reduced fee.

• Tuition-free or reduced fee courses at NJ public institutions of higher learning and some private institutions.

• Senior citizen property tax deduction if eligible.

At 70 for:

• Full Social Security benefits regardless of the amount of earned income.

At the senior center you need only be 55 to join. Our annual fee is only $24. Being a member you will receive our monthly newsletter packed with health and wellness and exciting and fun things to do. Membership also gives you discounts on rentals, trips and programs.

We have the best place in town to meet your friends for 50-cent cup of coffee or some ice cream and treats. We are open Monday — Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. We look forward to seeing you here.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure checks, 9 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle and Bridge; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle

Duplicate Bridge; SilverSneakers, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; defensive driving, 9 a.m.; Card, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, Cribbage Tournament, Duplicate Bridge; Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: SilverSneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie Anderson, 9 a.m.; cards, Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; SilverSneakers, 4:30 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge Tournament.

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

July 18, two tables

1st Mary Johnsen, 1st Steve Howard; 3rd Betty Jorgenson, 4th Fred Langrock, 5th Joanne Maxfield

Tuesday Afternoon “500”

July 19, three tables

1st Linda Werner, 2nd Arlys Spurlin, 3rd Eddie Hall, 4th Barb Dickman

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge

July 19, six tables

1st Dave Solomonson, 1st Millie Seiver; 2nd Bud Higgins, 2nd Jim Fisher; 3rd Ray Schmidt, 3rd Gail Schmidt; 4th Joyce Crowe, 4th Marge Blaser.

Friday Bridge

Tournament results for July 22, three tables

1st Dave Ring, 2nd Jim Fisher, 3rd Steve Howard, 4th Joanne Maxfield, 5th John Allen, 6th Judy Bungum

Pinochle

No results

Friday Cribbage

July 2, three-fourths tables

1st Dorothy Peterson

Weekly “500”

Tournament results

For July 22, four tables

1st Wayne Chilson, 2nd Arlys Spurlin, 3rd Fran Bolstad, 4th Eddie Hall

Weekly Cribbage

July 20, four tables

Perfect score

1st Hilton Henschen, 2nd Barb Deckman, 3rd Dorothy Schloo, 4th Jessie Swain, 4th Pat Peter

Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Salisbury steak

Tuesday: Pork steak

Wednesday: Tator tot casserole

Thursday: Pork roast

Friday: Taco salad