{"id":3247,"date":"2023-06-29T19:16:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T19:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=3247"},"modified":"2025-02-27T14:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:44:15","slug":"social-60","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/social-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Social 60+"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Socialize and Savor: Join Union County’s Social 60+ Program Today!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This program has been suspended for 2025.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Designed to bring the community of older adults (60 and over) together, Social 60+ offers a unique and enjoyable way to connect with your peers while enjoying a delicious meal at your favorite local restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join Social 60+ and Savor the Flavors of Some Union County’s Best Restaurants!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re a senior in Union County, Social 60+ is a program that you won’t want to miss out on! Designed to bring the community of older adults (60 and over) together, Social 60+ offers a unique and enjoyable way to connect with your peers while enjoying a delicious meal at your favorite local restaurants. With a diverse range of restaurants participating in the program, you’ll have the opportunity to try new cuisines and explore different parts of the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, socialize with old friends, or simply enjoy a night out on the town, Social 60+ is a program that’s tailored to meet the needs and interests of seniors in Union County. So why wait? Sign up today and start enjoying all the benefits that Social 60+ has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see below for a list of current participating restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to Join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call us at 908-527-4870 to get started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Garden Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Garden Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

943 Magie Ave., Union, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

908-558-0101<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Tuesday \u2013 Friday <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 11:30 am \u2013 9:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Details<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Reservation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tip included in voucher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Mambo Cuban Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Mambo Cuban Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      2185 US-22 W., Union, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      908-396-6401<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Monday – Friday<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 11:30 am \u2013 3:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Details<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Reservation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tip included in voucher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Tequila Bistro<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Tequila Bistro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          824 Pearl St., Elizabeth
          908-965-1002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Monday-Friday<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 11:30am \u2013 3:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Details<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Reservation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Parking lot across the street<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tip included in voucher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Eligibility and Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              Who is eligible for this program?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              To participate you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Be a Union County resident age 60 years and over<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Agree to attend a nutrition education program offered by the Division on Aging at least once a quarter <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Provide all necessary information during intake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                How do I apply?<\/strong> Please contact the Division on Aging at 908-527-4870 to apply for the program. Staff will complete the application with you on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Note that we are required to have a complete application to enroll participants in the program. Refusal to provide required information during the initial call may result in the inability to obtain a voucher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                ***Availability is on a first come first serve basis***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Who do I contact if I have any questions?<\/strong> Please contact the Division on Aging at 908-527-4870 or toll free at 888-280-8226.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Information About Vouchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                Is there a limit to how many vouchers I can receive?<\/strong> Each participant will receive a total of 3 vouchers for the calendar year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                Does the vouchers have an expiration date?<\/strong> The expiration date is December 31, 2024. Vouchers must be used within the documented time. Expired vouchers will NOT be accepted by the restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                I love this program! How can I help expand it?<\/strong> Donations are welcome! The suggested amount is $3 per voucher. An envelope will be included with the voucher to allow donation to be mailed back to the Division. Donations are used to provide more meals\/vouchers to seniors in the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                If sending a check or money order, please make payable to the Union County Division on Aging<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                What happens if I lose my voucher?<\/strong> Unfortunately, we cannot replace or reissue lost vouchers. Please keep your vouchers in a safe and secure location. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Restaurant Do’s and Don’ts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                How do I use my voucher at the restaurant?<\/strong> Each voucher must be cut by the consumer and one single voucher must be given to the server at the time of ordering. An ID must be presented to the server and it must match the name on the voucher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                Can I bring a friend or family member?<\/strong> Yes, friends and families can accompany you while you visit. However, vouchers cannot be shared with others guests. Non-participating guests accompanying the participant must pay full amount for their meal. Tip is included for the vouchered meal only<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                What can I order from the restaurant?<\/strong> Each participating restaurant developed a special menu for this program. Participants can only use the voucher to order from the approved menu. No substitutions are not allowed. Beverages allowed are coffee, tea, and water. All other beverages will not be covered under the voucher. Items ordered off of the standard restaurant menu must be paid separately to the restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                Can I order to go or get it delivered? What about leftovers?<\/strong> Carry-out and delivery orders are not allowed. Meals must be consumed at the restaurant. You can, however, take your leftovers home. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Socialize and Savor: Join Union County’s Social 60+ Program Today! This program has been suspended for 2025. Designed to bring the community of older adults (60 and over) together, Social 60+ offers a unique and enjoyable way to connect with your peers while enjoying a delicious meal at your favorite local restaurants. Join Social 60+…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3247","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"1970-01-01 00:00:00","action":"","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","browser_timezone_offset":0},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3247"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3247\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}