A Social Club for Adults Ages 50+
Club meets at the Wayne P.A.L.
1 PAL Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
September – June
Club Objective
The purpose of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne is to provide a non-sectarian and non-political recreation program where adults can meet and indulge in social, recreational and craft activities.
Regular Meetings
The Golden Age Club of Wayne meets on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. inside the Wayne P.A.L. Meetings are held each week, September through June.
Meeting activities include social events such as once a month bingo and our famous once a month buns and coffee event. At our meetings we provide members updates on club business and upcoming club programs such as bus trips and other club events.
Trips and Entertainment
GACW arranges bus trips for members to casinos, theaters and other entertainment events throughout the year.
Special luncheons are held around the holidays at local venues.
Our group also represents Wayne in the annual Tri-County Senior Olympics!
Becoming a New Member
The Golden Age Club of Wayne is open to all Wayne residents ages 50+. Non-residents may join the club if sponsored by a Wayne resident member of GACW.
Try it for Free. Wayne residents are invited to attend up to two meetings free of charge. If you like the club, membership dues are due at your third meeting.
For more information about membership please contact club secretary Bob Harrison at 973-956-0016 or email waynegoldenage@gmail.com.
Transportation is available for Wayne residents to and from Golden Age Circle meetings on the Township of Wayne’s bus. For pickup, please contact Wayne Parks & Recreation at 973-694-1800 x 3260.
GACW Schedule – Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Members should please plan to arrive by 12:45 PM so we can start the meeting at 1:00 PM
Raffle ticket sales end at 1 PM
Meetings start at 1 PM
Wayne Township nurses will be in attendance the first Thursday of each month for blood pressure testing.
Upcoming GACW Events
Wayne Residents. Need transportation to the PAL or the
Brownstone? Call Wayne Parks & Rec 973-694-1800 x 3260. Meetings start at 1 PM
2026
Thur Sept 10—Wayne Senior Picnic Roe Pool 9:30 AM– August 28th registration deadline at
Parks & Recreation. Wayne Seniors (62+) residents only.
Mon Sept 14—Mayors Senior Advisory Committee Wayne Community Center 1 PM
Wed Sept 16—Senior Olympics
Thur Sept 17—Regular Meeting
Thur Sept 24—Election of Golden Age Circle Officers & Donuts – Members Only
Thur Oct 1— Bree Doyle – Piece of Cake Insurance – Medicare Information for you
Wed Oct 7— Oktoberfest at Kruckers sold out. Wait list
Thur Oct 8— Evan Kay – Carelink at Home – your local medical alert guy
Thur Oct 15—Autumn Festival Luncheon – Installation of Officers – Brownstone – Noon
Mon Oct 19— Fri Oct 23, 2026 Woodloch Pines
Thur Oct 22—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Oct 29—Donuts – Members Only – FIRST DAY TO PAY 2027 DUES. PLEASE BRING
CHECK AND YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD. MAKE CHECK TO “GACW” FOR $20.
PLEASE BE PATIENT. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO PAY BY MAIL.
DETAILS FOR MAIL-IN TO FOLLOW. DEADLINE FOR DUES JANUARY 28, 2027.
Thur Nov 5— Veterans Day – Diana Smith franchise owner Ace Hardware handyman services
Thur Nov 12—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Nov 19—Donuts – Members Only
Thur Nov 26—Happy Thanksgiving—No Meeting
Thur Dec 3—Daisy Guillen CareOne Wayne – cooking demo with the CareOne chef
Mon Dec 7— Mayors Senior Advisory Committee Wayne Community Center 1 PM
Tue Dec 8—Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Holiday Show sold out.
Thur Dec 10—Regular Meeting
Thur Dec 17—Holiday Luncheon Brownstone—Noon
Thur Dec 24—Merry Christmas – No Meeting
2027
Thur Jan 7— Linda Fau – Visiting Angels
Thur Jan 14—Regular Meeting
Thur Jan 21—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Jan 28—Donuts – Members Only
Thur Feb 4—Meredith Klein – Sunrise Senior Living – Sunrise sips, myths mock-tails &
valentine vibes
Thur Feb 11—Regular Meeting – Happy Valentines Day
Thur Feb 18—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Feb 25—Donuts – Members Only
Thur Mar 4— Lorraine Montalbano – The Best Way to Age at Home
Thur Mar 11—Regular Meeting
Thur Mar 18—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Mar 25—Donuts – Members Only
Thur Apr 1— Arbor Ridge – Marquis Samba fitness with dancing sticks & music – April Fools
Thur Apr 8— Regular Meeting
Thur Apr 15—Bingo – Members Only
Thur Apr 22 – Donuts – Members Only
Thur Apr 29—Regular Meeting
Thur May 6— Stacey Bunes – Clear Caption – free phone with on screen captions for you
Thur May 13—Regular Meeting
Thur May 20—Bingo – Members Only
Thur May 27—Donuts – Members Only
Mon May 31—Ride the Golden Age Float in the Memorial Day Parade
Thur June 3— Regular Meeting
Thur June 10—Yenal Awari & Sue Alhers-Ossi – Berkshire & Complete Care – Ice cream social
Thur June 17 – Mom & Pop Luncheon – Brownstone – Noon
Senior Resources
Passiac County Department of Senior Services, Disability and Veteran Affairs 903 Riverview Drive, Totowa. (973) 569-4060.
Care Management, Veterans Services, Home Energy & Weatherization, Nutrition Services, Hot Lunch M-F at seven locations throughout Passaic County, Home Delivered Meals, Passaic County Residents 60+, Social Adult Day Care M-F 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
https://www.passaiccountynj.org/departments/senior-services-disability-veterans-affairs
Sign up to receive the Passaic County Pathways Senior Newsletter
Sign Up for Pathways Senior Newsletter
CVS & Walgreens offer a full range of vaccinations
Wayne Township flu shots – Call Health Department 973 694 1800 X3281
Wayne Township offers flu vaccinations for the home bound.
Wayne Township offers Dental appointments at the Health Dept. to Wayne, Totowa and Pompton Lakes residents for those with no dental insurance. $10 per visit. Children or adults 55 & up.
For details call Maryann Repice 973-694-1800 X3237. Limited dental procedures available.
Wayne Health Department Home Page
Medicare now covers many vaccines for seniors at no charge. Please contact your health provider or call Wayne Health Department nurse Diane Stabile 973 694 1800 for more information.
Project medicine drop. Safe and secure medicine disposal. 24X7X365. Wayne Police department.
Senior Resource Group of NJ is a group of amazing and dedicated senior-related health care & business professionals who provide education, guidance and referrals to families and their loved ones in order to provide them with the superior quality care, referrals and resources that their family member needs and deserves. With over 70 seasoned healthcare professionals in our organization, our focus remains on assisting and educating your family. For referrals please call Diane Bromberg-Stern President Senior Resource Group of NJ 201-478-2228.
https://www.facebook.com/SeniorResourceGroupNJ/
Mental Health – NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Support Groups, Educational Events, and Resources. Local Representative is GACW member Roger Schwab. roger4284@icloud.com. (609) 731-0933.
https://www.nami.org/
Wayne Residents. Need transportation to the PAL or the Brownstone? Call Wayne Parks & Rec 973-694-1800 x 3260.
Wayne Township Scheduled Bus Service
Besides being available to take members to GACW meetings and the Brownstone, it also has scheduled routes to various locations in Wayne.
It is a shared service and the bus can make multiple stops before it reaches its destination.
The buses are handicapped enabled.
When making a reservation please make sure that you tell the driver you need the handicapped lift.
This is a FREE service for Wayne residents.
Call 973 694 1800 X3260 or 3259 to make a reservation.
https://waynetownship.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SENIOR-BUS-SCHEDULE-2023.pdf
Passaic County ParaTransit
Passaic County Paratransit is a curb to curb transportation service for senior citizens and people with disabilities residing in Passaic County. Seniors are eligible at 60 years of age. Service animals and portable oxygen will be accommodated.
You may call Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to reserve a trip. Trips may be one-way, round trip or recurring trips. All rides are scheduled on a first come first served basis, depending on availability.
• Lift equipped vans are available to accommodate people using a mobility device.
• Transportation to the Veteran’s Hospital in East Orange is available every Monday and Tuesday by Passaic County Paratransit.
Wayne residents call 973-305-5756
https://www.passaiccountynj.org/departments/senior-services-disability-veterans-affairs/para-transit
EZ Ride is pleased to announce the release of the Passaic County Transportation Resource Guide, a comprehensive tool designed to help residents navigate the wide range of transportation options available throughout the county.
Developed in partnership with Passaic County, the guide connects residents to essential mobility services including public transit, county programs, and specialized transportation making it easier to access jobs, healthcare, education, and everyday destinations.
https://ezride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_0402_Passaic-County-Transportaiton-Resource-Guide.pdf
Upcoming Wayne Parks & Recreation Activities.
https://waynetownship.com/parks-recreation/programs-and-activities/
Wayne Community Center Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/people/Wayne-Community-Center/61569243629806/?checkpoint_src=any
Upcoming Wayne for All Ages events.
https://waynetownship.com/wayne-for-all-ages/activities-and-events/
Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee
For more information please see: https://waynetownship.com/boards-and-committees/senior-citizens-advisory-committee/
Find us on Facebook! “Golden Age Circle of Wayne, NJ Senior Social Club”
Camp Hope
Wayne seniors ages 62+ are invited to Camp Hope in West Milford, NJ for a day of socializing, bingo, cards, dominoes, etc.
You can read more about it by clicking here.
Contact
Robert Harrison
Assistant Recording Secretary
(973) 956-0016
waynegoldenage@gmail.com