Shuttle Bus And Senior Activities Return To Hoboken This Week

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a community update this week that after being suspended for the pandemic, two important community features will return this week — The HOP bus around town, and certain senior activities.

"I’m glad to share that later this week," Bhalla wrote on Tuesday, "the Hoboken Senior Center at the Multi-Service Center will return for senior activities, including a senior BBQ on Thursday from 12 to 3 p.m., and the return of BINGO starting June 1 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday."

The senior HOP bus will return starting this Thursday, Bhalla said, with an additional shuttle to reduce wait times.

"It has been a long, hard road for our seniors, and I’m thrilled that we’ll be resuming these activities for our elderly population," Bhalla wrote. "Thank you to Director Leo Pellegrini, Tom Foley and Cosmo Sancilio and the senior services staff for working hard to make this possible."

Bhalla also noted an upcoming blood drive:

Upcoming Blood Drive Friday

The next city-sponsored blood drive will take place Friday, May 28 at the Multi Service Center (124 Grand Street) from 12 noon to 6 p.m. with Vitalant New Jersey.

You must have an appointment to donate, and please be sure to wear a mask. Those who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID within the last 14 days will not be eligible to donate.

To sign up for an appointment, please go to: https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/53337

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