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The Senior Citizen Advisory Board is dedicated to promoting the
welfare of senior citizens throughout Cherry Hill.
Contact us
The Board can be reached via the Township Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services at 856.488.7868 or
Recreation@CHTownship.com.
You can also e-mail Board Chair
Irene Burke or call the
numbers listed below for specific services.
In their capacity they help plan annual events such as SeniorFest
and the Senior Citizen Holiday Party. The also help organize senior
clubs and activities and they address current issues facing the
senior population.
The following activities and benefits are
offered to senior citizens in Cherry Hill.
Gold Cards
All Cherry Hill citizens 60 years or over can obtain a Gold Card
in the Recreation Department, (Room 102, Municipal Building, 820
Mercer Street) by showing proof of age and proof of residency-i.e.
driver's license.
This card entitles the bearer to join in any
of our free senior activities and to take advantage of discounts
participating businesses throughout the Township.
A directory of these businesses can be yours
by stopping in the Recreation Department.
SeniorFest
Every fall, Cherry Hill holds its annual salute to seniors. The
Township plans a day of entertainment and enlightenment - music,
workshops, exhibits, bingo, refreshments and other activities geared
to our senior citizens-and it's all free!
Senior Citizens Holiday Party
Every December, hundreds of Cherry Hill seniors gather at the Annual
Holiday Party to exchange season's greetings and share in an all-around
good time. Highlighting this event is lunch, musical entertainment
and prizes. Look for ticket information in November.
Handy Helper
Income-qualified senior citizens can receive free help with minor
repairs through this Township program. We will arrange for a certified
contractor to complete plumbing, carpentry or other minor repairs.
Call 856.488.7855 to receive an application.
Senior & disabled residents bus
service
Several free senior buses operate throughout Cherry Hill, Monday
through Saturday, following a designated route. Arrangements can
be made for transportation to special appointments within the Township.
For a complete schedule, call the Mayor's Office at 856.488.7878.
Real estate tax deduction
A $250 real estate tax deduction is available, for those who don't
currently receive it, to income-eligible property owners 65 years
of age or older. If you are not receiving it, please call the Assessor's
Office, 856.488.7899, or stop by Room 108 in the Municipal Building.
Cherry Hill sewer discount
Senior Citizen Taxpayers who qualify for the $250 Real Estate Tax
Deduction automatically qualify to have the Township sewer rental
fee waived. All homeowners, 60 years of age or over, can receive
a 10 percent discount on Township sewer rental by showing proof
of age at the Tax Collector's Office. For more information, please
call 856.488.7880, or stop by the Tax Collector's Office in the Municipal
Building.
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