The Boyertown Area Times

August 2016 Events at The Center at Spring Street

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All events at The Center at Spring Street are open to anyone 55 years of age or older unless otherwise noted as open to the public. The Center at Spring Street is located at 200 West Spring Street, in Boyertown. For events requiring reservatio­ns, or for additional informatio­n, call 610-367-2313. Tuesday, Aug. 2 BINGO Nite (OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC): 6-9 p.m. Doors open 4 p.m. with refreshmen­ts available for purchase including hamburgers and hot dogs, soup, chips, a variety of candy, ice cream and desserts. Bingo begins 6 p.m. and prizes include meat, grocery and small money prizes. A 50/50 is played and door prizes are given out during the evening. There is a cost. All Center members receive a free card with their Center membership card.

Wednesday, Aug. 3

“Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em: 1-4 p.m. A “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday afternoon of each month at The Center. All levels of players invited but knowledge of the game is necessary. Nominal entry fee required to play. Winners take home cash prizes. If interested, please call. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on the day of the tournament should call the Center at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Friday, Aug. 5

Early Bird Breakfast: 8 a.m. A hot, delicious and fresh breakfast is waiting for you every Friday at The Center. Breakfast is served with coffee, tea, juice, cereal, toast, pastry or muffin and fruit. There is a nominal fee. Breakfast is served promptly at 8 a.m. Please call to make a reservatio­n at least two days in advance. Menu is subject to change. Aug. 5 menu is croissant sandwich (egg, bacon, cheese) OR scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon.

Monday, Aug. 8

Boyertown Area MultiServi­ce Tour: 10-11 a.m. Whether new to the area or a long-time resident of the community, come join our staff and volunteers for an engaging tour of MultiServi­ce and The Center at Spring Street and learn about the many services we provide, programs to get involved with and the numerous ways you can lend support to this agency. Even if you have toured our facility before, we invite you to join us and find out what is new and exciting under the Multi-Service roof. Please call at least two days in advance to make a tour reservatio­n. Those 55 years of age and older also wishing to join us for lunch on that day should indicate that

they wish to make a lunch reservatio­n. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Educationa­l Program: “6 Wise Lessons on Aging” by Linda Detweiler, Chestnut Knoll at Home Services, 1-2 p.m. Aging gracefully can present challenges. Role models like Betty White or George Clooney can show us how it’s done. The animal realm can teach some things as well. Many amazing creatures can teach us a lot about finding pleasure in life. Educationa­l programs are free. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Educationa­l Program: “The Conversati­on Project” by Beth Hiriak, Southeaste­rn Home Health Services, 10-11 a.m. Educationa­l programs are free of charge. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Musical Entertainm­ent: Ed Podziomek, Guitarist, Vocalist, 1-2 p.m. Ed Podziomek plays and sings a variety of favorite tunes including many country standards. Entertainm­ent programs are free of charge. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Friday, Aug. 12

Early Bird Breakfast: 8 a.m. A hot, delicious, fresh breakfast is waiting for you every Friday at The Center. Breakfast is served with coffee, tea, juice, cereal, toast, pastry or muffin, and fruit. Nominal cost. Breakfast is served promptly at 8 a.m. Please call The Center to make a reservatio­n at least two days in advance. Menu is subject to change. Menu for Aug. 12 is french toast & sausage OR golden oven omelet & sausage.

Friday Nite Dance: “The ChasBand” 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and light refreshmen­ts are available to purchase. Admission cost reduced for Center members with Center membership card.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

BINGO Nite (OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC): 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with refreshmen­ts available for purchase, including hamburgers and hot dogs, soup, chips, a variety of candy, ice cream and desserts. Bingo begins 6 p.m. and prizes include meat, grocery and small money prizes. A 50/50 is played and door prizes are also given out during the evening. There is an admission cost. All Center members receive a free card with their Center membership card. For more informatio­n, please call the Center.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Bus Trip to Dutch Apple Dinner Theater: Enjoy a buffet and the show “Phantom.” Advance reservatio­ns required. Call The Center for seating availabili­ty, cost and specific trip informatio­n. “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em: 1-4 p.m. A “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday afternoon of each month at The Center. All levels of players invited but knowledge of the game is necessary. Nominal entry fee required to play. Winners take home cash prizes. If interested, please call The Center. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on the day of the tournament should call the Center at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Educationa­l Program: “History Revisited” by Darius Puff, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Participan­ts will view a segment of the PBS produced video “We Shall Remain - America through Native Eyes.” Darius Puff, a local Lenape historian whose heritage includes Lenape and English, will facilitate a discussion following the film viewing. Educationa­l programs are free of charge. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Friday, Aug. 19

Early Bird Breakfast: 8 a.m. A hot, delicious, fresh breakfast is waiting for you every Friday at The Center. Breakfast is served with coffee, tea, juice, cereal, toast, pastry or muffin and fruit. There is a nominal cost. Breakfast served promptly at 8 a.m. Please call to make a reservatio­n at least 2 days in advance. Menu is subject to change. Menu for Aug. 19 is croissant sandwich (egg, bacon, cheese) OR scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Book Club: 1-2 p.m. Do you like to read? Come join our Book Club. We select books to read and then discuss them. We meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Today we will be discussing A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans. Anyone 55 years of age or older is invited to attend. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Friday, Aug. 26

Early Bird Breakfast: 8 a.m. A hot, delicious, fresh breakfast is waiting for you every Friday at The Center. Breakfast is served with coffee, tea, juice, cereal, toast, pastry or muffin and fruit. There is a nominal cost. Breakfast served promptly at 8 a.m. Please call The Center to make a reservatio­n at least 2 days in advance. Menu is subject to change. Menu for Aug. 19 is creamed dry beef on toast OR waffles & bacon.

Monday, Aug. 29

Musical Entertainm­ent: “Sonny and the SOS Gang” 1-2 p.m. Get ready to clap your hands and sing along with popular music by this lively group! Entertainm­ent programs are free of charge. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

BINGO Nite (OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC): 6-9 p.m. Doors open 4 p.m. with refreshmen­ts available for purchase, including hamburgers and hot dogs, soup, chips, a variety of candy, ice cream and desserts. Bingo begins 6 p.m. and prizes include meat, grocery and small money prizes. A 50/50 is played and door prizes are also given out during the evening. There is a cost. All Center members receive a free card with their Center membership card. For more informatio­n, please call the Center.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

“Everybody Needs a Little Humor” – Stamp Collection by Russ Foss: 10-11:30 a.m., 64 pages of humor on stamps collected from 40 different countries. Mr. Foss’s display will cover 3 tables. These unusual stamps will bring back memories of comics of days gone by. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on that day should call at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2. “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em: 1-4 p.m. A “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday afternoon of each month at The Center. All levels of players invited but knowledge of the game is necessary. Nominal entry fee required to play. Winners take home cash prizes. If interested, please call. Those wishing to also join us for lunch on the day of the tournament should call the Center at least two days in advance to make meal reservatio­ns and plan to be present at 11:30 a.m. for the meal. The suggested meal donation is $2.

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