'Brunch And Boost': Union County Hosts Vaccine Event For Seniors

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents ages 60 and older are invited to "Brunch and Boost 2022" — an event geared toward encouraging seniors to get their COVID-19 booster shots.

Hosted by the Union County Department of Human Services and the Division on Aging, the event will take place on Friday, Sept. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Union Township Senior Center, located at 652 Rahway Avenue in Union Township.

“Union County wants to provide access to healthy habits and proactive health care,” said County
Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams. “Brunch and Boost 2022 provides an excellent
opportunity for our senior community to socialize and connect with local community partners.
We encourage all eligible residents to come out and benefit from the vaccinations, health
screenings and other offerings at this event.”

This event is free to attend and no registration is necessary. Attendees will have access to the
following, free of charge:

• The latest COVID-19 vaccines and boosters (ID Required)
• Blood pressure screenings
• Access to community programs and vendors providing information and connections to home care and legal services, home maintenance programs, etc.
• An indoor brunch buffet
• Special giveaways and raffles

For more information about “Brunch and Boost 2022”, contact the toll free number, 888-280-
8226.

The Union County Division on Aging focuses on connecting State, County and local
government communities and residents through advocacy and innovation.

It is the recognized lead agency for ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Connection), the statewide system that coordinates access to services, care management and support services for older adults and the disabled.

The office is part of Union County’s Department of Human Services and is responsible
for leading the charge in providing information, referral and assistance to older adults, their
caregivers, provider agencies and the general public who are in need of services and support. For
more information, visit: or visit: ucnj.org/dhs/aging/.

To contact the Union County Department of Human Services, residents can use the online
contact form at ucnj.org/dhs, email the DHS Action Line at DHSaction@ucnj.org, or call 908-
527-4847.

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