Recreation Department Announces August 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community

The Springfield Recreation Department has announced its August 2026 calendar for the 55+ community, offering a variety of activities and services. Activities include games such as bingo, poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; a computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball with free annual registration required; "Shape Up with Liz" and "Forever Fit with Betsy" exercise classes with free annual registration required; and a fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm with free annual registration required. Movie day with snacks is available by RSVP, and a lunch and shopping bus trip to Uncle Giuseppe's in Morris Plains is also offered by RSVP.

The Springfield Community Pool remains open through Labor Day. Residents who have not yet joined for the summer may register online at www.thesay.org/scp or by calling the Summit Area YMCA at (908) 273-3330.

On Monday, August 3, eligible residents are encouraged to donate blood at the Chisholm Community Center from 2:30-7:00 pm by calling (732) 672-5281. Walk-ins are welcome.

Free weekday in-Springfield bus service is available from 8:45 am-3:30 pm with some exceptions for bus maintenance, special bus trips, and holidays. Advance reservations are required by calling (973) 912-2227.

For questions, contact Ilene Wilkenfeld, Recreation Program Coordinator, at ilene.wilkenfeld@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227.

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