Seniors
• Monthly Diabetic Shoe Fitting will be offered the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Encore Experiences at Harleysville, 312 Alumni Ave. Information: 215-256-6900.
• Credit Card Counseling is available at Encore Experiences at Harleysville Senior Center, 312 Alumni Ave. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To make an appointment, call 610-275-4357.
•A Mature Driver program will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Encore Experiences at Harleysville, 312 Alumni Ave. Katie Kucz, Montgomery County Health Department, will provide a 45-minute overview of ways seniors can be as safe as possible on the road and in their cars. There is no charge to attend. Information: 215-256-6900.
•A Ladore Lodge Trip is being planned for Oct. 8-12 sponsored by Encore Experiences at Harleysville, 312 Alumni Ave. The lodge is located in Northeast Pennsylvania on 1,400 acres of breathtaking woodlands and trails. Cost is $270/double; $395/single. Prices include lodging, transportation, eleven meals and snacks. Information: 215-256-6900.
• Apprise, a free health insurance counseling program, will be available the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Ave., Telford. Apprise volunteer, Roy Jannenga will be there to answer your questions. Information: 215-723-9109, ext. 103.
• Encore Experiences at Harleysville Senior Center, 312 Alumni Ave., offers Walk Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m. $1 per session; Stretch and Tone Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:45 a.m. $1 per session; Tai Chi Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $2 per session.; Pilates with Paula Tuesdays at 9 a.m. $1 per session; Core Fitness Thursdays 9:15 a.m. $1 per session; Line Dancing Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. $2 per session; Cardio Dance Class Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $1 per session; Cardio Sculpt Class Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $2 per session and Tap Dancing Fridays at 10:30 a.m. $1 per session. Information: 215-256-6900.
• Generations of Indian Valley, 259 North Second St., Souderton, presents Flexercise Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. $1 per session; Low and Go Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15 a.m. $1 per session; Sit/Stretch/Flex Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. $1 per session; Step Interval Wednesdays at 9 a.m. $1 per session; Tai Chi Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. $3 per session; Hatha Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $3 per session; Balanced Moves Wednesdays at 1 p.m. $1 per session; and Balletone Wednesdays at 4 p.m. $3 per session. Information: 215-723-5841 or visit www.generationsofiv. org.
• The Creative Writing Group at Generations of Indian Valley meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 1 p.m. Information: 215-723-5841.
• APPRISE is a federally funded insurance counseling program designed to educate older people and their families on the wide range of available health insurance options, including Medicare, Medigap, HMOs and other government programs. APPRISE counselors can answer questions about benefits and other information, help with forms and make references to appropriate government agencies. Information: 215-3480510, ext. 207.
• Project MEDS (Medication Education Designed for seniors) educates older adults, caregivers and others concerning the proper use of prescribed and over-thecounter medications and alcohol. Senior volunteers are available to provide a free half-hour presentation to groups. Information: 215348-0510, ext. 246.
• The Memoirs Group of Generations of Indian Valley meets each Monday from 1-3 p.m. at 259 N. Second Street, Souderton. Information: 215-723-5669.
• The American Red Cross has developed a Personal Safety for Seniors Training Course. This training will be offered at businesses, senior citizen centers, hospitals, and senior residences; also for home care providers, employers, visiting nurse associations, physicians’ offices and other interested parties. Information: 1-800-42-CROSS or 215-299-4085. II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Expectant parents of high-risk babies are invited to learn more about the CHOP Newborn and Pediatric Care program at Grand View Hospital or to schedule a tour by calling, 215-453-4902. For more information: 215-4534300 or visit www.gvh.org.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, at 7 p.m. in the GVH Community Education Center, located behind the main hospital. Peer support for alcohol problems.
• Road to Freedom, a Biblically based 12-step recovery program dealing with life-controlling issues, meets each Monday night from 6:30-9 p.m. at Branch Creek Community Church, Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. Childcare up to 12 years old is available. Information: 215-256-0100.
• DivorceCare, a support group dealing with divorce and separation, meets each Monday night from 6:30-9 p.m. at Branch Creek Community Church, Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. Childcare up to 12 years old is available. Information: 215-256-0100.
• ‘No Steps’ peer support group meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Telford community building, 125 S. Hamilton Street. The group is for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Information: 215-264-1747.
• Laurel House provides support groups for women coping with or surviving domestic violence free of charge and completely confidential. Meetings are held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. in a confidential Montgomery County location. Information: 610-277-1860 ext. 205, or the 24-hour hotline at 800-642-3150.
• Overeaters Anonymous meets each Monday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Penn Foundation, 807 Lawn Ave., West Rockhill. There are no dues or fees for membership, just the desire to stop eating compulsively. Information: 610-287-6297 for Monday; and 215-7216217 for information about Thursday.
• Bedminster Nar-Anon Family Group, a support group for family and friends who have a loved one that struggles with addiction, meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Deep Run West Mennonite Church, 1008 Deep Run Rd., Perkasie. Adults only please. Information: bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Study open meetings are 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton. The entrance is on Wile Avenue.
• Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum are invited to join a Support Group on the Second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at Plains Mennonite Church, 50 W. Orvilla Rd., Hatfield. Catherine Schadler M.Ed. shares her knowledge and expertise around topics chosen by the group. Information: 215-362-7640 or www.plainsmennonitechurch.org.
• Penn Foundation’s Recovery Center, which offers treatment for drug and alcohol addiction issues, gives priority attention to intravenous drug users, women who are pregnant and pregnant women who are also intravenous drug users. To learn more, visit www.pfrecoverycenter.org or call 877-GET-RECOVERY.
• Nar-Anon, for anyone who struggles with addiction, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 700 N. Broad St., Lansdale.
• Claire Bridge of Dublin hosts an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. at 160 Elephant Rd., Dublin. Information: 215-249-1700.
• The North Penn Visiting Nurse Association offers a Caregivers Support Group the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N. Second St., Souderton. Information: 215-855-8296.
• Postpartum Support is done by consultation and is for those experiencing postpartum depression or adjustment difficulties. Information: 215-453-4594.
• The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is committed to helping and effecting social change for women, focusing on serving victims of domestic violence. The center provides activities and opportunities for women; supportive counseling; legal advocacy; violence prevention education and programs to teach women skills and increase awareness of their rights and opportunities. Workshops, speakers and informational displays are available for an event or group. All services provided are free. Information: 215-8538060 or 1-800-773-2424 or visit www.wcmontco.net.
• Parents of Divorced Children meet together for support and encouragement at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 713 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen. Information: 215-257-3431.
• Anyone who has experienced a vision loss may participate in one of the support groups organized by the Montgomery County Association for the Blind. To find out about the support group schedule or other services offered by the association, call 215-661-9800.