55PLUS is a senior's organization which meets twice a month, normally on the first and third Thursdays, except during the summer to interact socially, attend lectures on interesting topics and to involve themselves in a variety of other community activities.  It was first organized in 1986 as a non-sectarian group to promote social contacts and friendships among men who were either retired or had flexible working hours.  Since then, it has evolved to provide opportunities to participate in various activities to all who are interested.  We welcome all attendees at our functions, regardless of gender or age. 

To find information about our meetings schedule, recent past meetings, how to get on our mailing list or to locate the review of a past meeting go to the Menu on the left and click on the desired item.  Meetings are held at The Jewish Center of Princeton.  All meetings start at 10 AM unless otherwise noted. 

The organization has a unique structure in that there are no officers, elected or otherwise, no board, no dues, no formal membership and a notification list that one can join by simply requesting to be placed on an email list.  To get on the email list, click on "How To Get On Our Mailing List" on the menu, or see the folks at the Welcome Table at our meetings.  We do suggest a donation of $3 from attendees to allow us to provide coffee, tea, and cookies, mementos for our speakers, buy and maintain our audio-visual equipment and maintain our web site.

A planning group called "The Honchos" meets occasionally to find interesting speakers, appoint contact persons to invite speakers, discuss any problems that arise, and arrange field trips.  All are welcome at Honcho meetings, which normally occur in January and June.  Other volunteers maintain the membership database, mail meeting notices, write and mail publicity releases, maintain our web site and arrange for meeting sites and other activities.  If you would like to help, please contact our Head Honcho Bob Robinson at rgr0813@aol.com.

Two members serve as Program Directors.  They are Al Friedes (aldemar.friedes@att.net; 732-257-5158) and Ed Beenstock (ebeenstock@comcast.net; 732-254-0186).  If you have ideas for speakers please contact either of them.

Inclement weather.  If the Princeton Regional Schools are closed, or their opening is delayed, because of weather, we are closed.  School closings are announced on local radio stations (WHWH, 1350 AM, WKXW, 101.5 FM), can be checked online at www.prs.K12.nj.us, or by calling the Princeton Regional Schools Emergency Closing Message at 609-806-4202.  A recording will tell you if schools are closed or their opening delayed.

If you have any suggestions, comments or corrections to this web site, please contact our web master Boris Katz (bkatz@argali.com).