FOOD ASSISTANCE

Christ Church: Provides food assistance to senior citizens as part of its food pantry services. 

St. Mark's Catholic Church: Offers support for seniors through its food pantry and assistance with other basic needs. 

LGBTQ SOCIAL

St. Luke’s UMC, LGBTQ+ senior socials, bilingual storytelling, knitting circle Long Branch

Recreation

Senior Hikers 55+ Monmouth County Park System’s (MCPS) Senior Hikers program offers a weekly walk and conversation along the trails of the county’s many parks with an active group of seniors. Registration required - no drop-ins.

SOCIAL CLUBS

St. Cecilia Church (Monmouth Junction): Features the "Prime Time Seniors" social club, offering a space for seniors to meet, socialize, and participate in activities like luncheons and outings. 

Church of the Precious Blood (Monmouth Beach): This church is the new location for the Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN), a comprehensive organization providing a wide range of programs and activities for seniors. 

Christ Church: Provides food assistance to senior citizens as part of its food pantry services. St. Mark's Catholic Church: Offers support for seniors through its food pantry and assistance with other basic needs. 

Tinton Falls Senior Citizen Group (meeting at Church of St. Anselm): This municipal group offers recreational and educational opportunities for seniors, including meetings with speakers and social events. 

Town	Senior Activities & Social Groups
Aberdeen Township	Cliffwood Beach Trail walking group, informal library meetups, porch socials
Allenhurst	Seasonal art walks, porch socials organized by historical society
Allentown	Farmers market outings, Allentown Village Initiative events
Asbury Park	Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Interfaith Neighbors Wellness Fair, Second Baptist Church, AARP NJ Events, LGBTQ+ senior socials, informal coffee meetups
Atlantic Highlands	Library book chats, knitting circles, waterfront walking group
Avon-by-the-Sea	Beachfront walking groups, seasonal craft fairs
Belmar	Belmar Arts Council, painting socials, beach yoga
Bradley Beach	Boardwalk strolls, community concerts, beach yoga, informal senior walking club
Brielle	Marina-side walking groups, informal history talks
Colts Neck Township	Colts Neck Reformed Church, garden club, brunches, NAMI support group
Deal	Beach yoga, seasonal wellness pop-ups
Eatontown	SCAN NJ, St. James Episcopal Church, library book clubs, informal bingo group
Englishtown	Historic walking tours, informal library-led socials
Fair Haven	Riverfront walking group, garden club socials, Church of the Nativity brunches, porch storytelling
Farmingdale	Seasonal festivals, local history museum socials

Town	Senior Activities & Social Groups
Farmingdale	Seasonal festivals, local history museum socials
Freehold Borough	Freehold Art Society, Bethel AME Church, BeginWithin Support Group, informal coffee circle
Freehold Township	Battleview Orchards, Delta Sigma Theta, St. Rose of Lima Church, library socials
Hazlet Township	Holy Family Parish, library craft circles, informal card game group
Highlands	Hartshorne Woods walking group, informal community center socials
Holmdel Township	Deep Cut Gardens, Holmdel Community Church, library book clubs, rose garden tours
Howell Township	Echo Lake Park walking group, Congregation Ahavat Olam, library socials, informal bridge group
Interlaken	Porch chat circles, neighborhood walking groups
Keansburg	Bayshore Recreation walking group, informal boardwalk meetups
Keyport	Keyport GardenWalk, St. Mary’s Church, storytelling at Espresso Joe’s
Lake Como	Community yoga, seasonal art pop-ups
Little Silver	Library tech help & book clubs, informal book swap table
Loch Arbour	Beach walks, seasonal art pop-ups
Long Branch	St. Luke’s UMC, LGBTQ+ senior socials, bilingual storytelling, knitting circle
Manalapan Township	Monmouth County Library HQ, Senior Art Show, memoir circle, tech help, chair yoga
Manasquan	Manasquan Reservoir, nature socials, St. Denis Church, birdwatching group
Marlboro Township	Concerts, library socials, Congregation Ohev Shalom, Delta Sigma Theta, Marlboro Senior Event Calendar
Matawan	Historical tours, library meetups, First Presbyterian Church, poetry circle
Middletown Township	St. Mary Mother of God Church, Deep Cut Gardens, memoir workshops, Poricy Park walking group

Town	Senior Activities & Social Groups
Millstone Township	Horse farm tours, seasonal craft fairs
Monmouth Beach	Beach walks, informal community socials
Neptune City	NAMI Connection Group, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Zeta Phi Beta outreach, informal meetups
Neptune Township	Interfaith Neighbors Wellness Fair, Masjid Al-Hadi, Omega Psi Phi outreach, walking group
Ocean Township	Congregation Torat El, Ocean Township Library, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Tea & Torah circle
Oceanport	Monmouth Park senior-friendly race days, walking tours
Roosevelt	Roosevelt Arts Project, informal gallery socials
Rumson	Congregation B’nai Israel, Victory Park walking group, seasonal concerts, garden socials
Sea Bright	Beach yoga, community art pop-ups
Sea Girt	Boardwalk strolls, seasonal art fairs
Shrewsbury Borough	Eastern Branch Library, Senior Wellness Expo, tech help circle
Shrewsbury Township	Informal walking groups, library-led events
Spring Lake	Spring Lake Theatre, Senior Matinee Series, storytelling circle
Spring Lake Heights	Seasonal socials, garden tours, porch socials
Tinton Falls	St. Anselm Church, Liberty Park walking group, birdwatching group
Union Beach	Waterfront walking groups, seasonal community events
Upper Freehold Township	Historic farm tours, nature walks
Wall Township	St. Catharine Church, Wall Library, AARP downsizing events, bridge group
West Long Branch	Library book clubs, St. Jerome Church, wellness workshops, bereavement support

Last Updated: 12/08/25