Recreation Senior Services

Congregant Senior Nutrition Program

Union County has a Senior Nutrition Program, "Senior Cafe," which offers delicious lunches for adults ages 55+. Each meal is nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary and health needs of mature men and women.

This program is made possible by a grant from the United States government under the Older Americans Act and the Union County Board of County Commissioners. A donation of $1.75 is suggested.

All lunches include:

• Juice or soup
• Meat, fish, or poultry
• Pasta or vegetables
• Dessert

Program Details:

• Tuesdays
• Shady Rest Country Club (820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains)
• 11:00 - 12:00 pm

Volunteers Needed!

Scotch Plains is seeking volunteers to assist with the Senior Congregate Nutrition Program between 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.   Volunteers help set up the lunch, spend time with the residents and then clean up afterward.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our application: https://forms.gle/UgsabRLKhBCZWgXV8

For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 908-322-6700 x 221 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Please consider joining us!

*To participate in this program, you must reserve your spot by the Thursday before the date you'd like to attend.  Reservations can be made by calling the Recreation Department at 908-322-6700 x 223 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Upcoming Events

Senior Clubs

Meridians

The Meridian Club has been in Scotch Plains since the 1950's and is open to all Scotch Plains residents ages 55+

This is a casual, fun, social group geared toward older seniors.  Group meetings take place every Tuesday from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm at the Shady Rest Clubhouse. Activities include games such as bridge and scrabble, and there is a celebration for birthdays each month.

There is a $10 membership fee. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Laura Swidersky at 908-889-2084.

Golden Agers

The Golden Agers Club was established in 1966 and meets weekly from September - June.  Meetings take place on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Shady Rest Clubhouse. 

 Weekly activities include bingo, arts and crafts, parties for special occasions, special luncheons, guest speakers, and more!  Day trips are scheduled throughout the year.  There is a $20 membership fee to join the club.

If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact the Club President, Mary Wanca: 908-397-7337

Senior Transportation Services

Our senior transportation services are available to Scotch Plains residents ages 55+. We provide trips to Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung on Wednesdays.

• All passengers must be self-reliant or accompanied by an aid
• Bus routes are assigned by neighborhood
• Passengers will be assigned a day and pick-up/drop-off times according to neighborhood

Additionally, transportation to club meetings is also available (Meridian Club and the Golden Agers Club).

*Please Note:

• All bus routes and times are approximate and subject to conditions beyond our control
• All bus routes and times are subject to change without notice, at the discretion of the driver
• The Recreation Department is not responsible for any passenger beyond the confines of the vehicle
• For the safety of each passenger, the driver may determine whether or not a passenger can be transported
• To use our transportation service, you must fill out the form below

For any questions or to obtain more information, please call Lynn Barattucci at 908-322-6700 x 223 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.