ON TAP

Send your event listings to cthornburg@berksmontnews.com to have them listed in On Tap! Deadline for submissions is Friday week before publication. Please mark e-mail subject as Connection On Tap. SCORE TriCounty chapter: will present a seminar, “Crowdfunding – the what and how” on October 24th at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S 4th Ave, Royersford, PA 19468, from 6:15 to 7:45 PM. Register at www.tricounty.score.org/localworkshops Women of the Workforce: The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women of the Workforce program is returning this fall. This year’s WOW Luncheon program will kick off with a presentation that will lead you to “Dream and Believe” on Thursday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gianni’s Catering and Events, 1445 E. Schuylkill Road., Pottstown. Marie Monville – overcomer, believer, wife, mother, adoption advocate and author of “One Light Still Shines” – will tell her story. The wife of the man who created the horror of the tragedy of the Amish schoolhouse shooting at Nickel Mines, will show you that her focus is “not about her past, but about your future.” The cost to attend this event is $26 per Member (prepaid by 10⁄21); $32 per Member (invoiced or after 10⁄21) and $35 per non-member. The event is sponsored by Hobart’s Run and RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve. To register, or for more information, visit www. tricountyareachamber.com or call 610.326.2900. Bookmobile: Oct. 29 at Weis Market Shopping Center, Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville 10:30 a.m.. – 12:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, New Hanover Township Bldg , 2943 N. Charlotte St., New Hanover, 10:30 a.m.. – 4:30 p.m.;and Oct. 28 Upper Frederick Township Building, Rte. 73 (3205 Big Rd.), Obelisk, 10 a.m.. – noon.

Announcements

Pottstown Area Garden Club: Meetings first Fridays at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E High St., Pottstown, at 11:30 a.m. For amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Contact 610-327-2235. PMMC Offering Free Child Care Safety Check: Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is offering free car seat safety checks on the third Friday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Goodwill Ambulance Company, 714 E. High Street, Pottstown. Child Certified Passenger Safety Technicians and trained volunteers will check child car seats for: recalls and damage; best fit for weight, height, and age; and will teach installation techniques. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call: 610-327-7145. Celebrate Recovery: The newest ministry at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, Pottstown, will “Celebrate Recovery” through meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery deals with Hurts, Hang Ups, and yes Habits. It is a twelve step program, unlike other programs we know who our “higher power” is, the one and only God and it is biblically based. We will honor Jesus and Praise Him. All of the studies will emphasize forgiveness and salvation. The “Eight Principles” are based on the Beatitudes for the purpose of leading all who attend on the path toward recovery. Contact Sheldon Rosenberg or call 610-326-8450. Celebrate Recovery: Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Meets every Thursday at 7p.m. in Room 205⁄207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this confidential and anonymous support group, call 610-323-2353 or visit www. newhanoverumc.org. New Hanover AARP: will meet on Nov. 21 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at New Hanover Lutheran Church; Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville. (Right across the street from Freed’s Market on Swamp Pike) The meetings start off with a meet and greet, which includes a light snack, followed by live entertainment and news about upcoming events; day and overnight trips. There is no charge. Monday Morning Miracle AlAnon Family Group: meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Reformed UCC Choir Room, 60 N. Hanover St., Pottstown. (Park in rear of church, enter thru back door.) Meeting is open and one hour long. Pottstown Wednesday Morning Al-Anon Family Group: meets every Wednesday at 10a.m. at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 301Cherry St. Pottstown (Park in rear of church, enter by side school door at bottom of handicapped ramp.) Meeting is handicapped accessible and one hour long. Pottsgrove Recreation Board: Monday/Thursday: Table Tennis, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Women’s Exercise, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 6 p.m. For more information on any of these activities, please visit the website at www.pottsgroverec. com. Quiltmakers Of Boyertown: The group extends a standing invitation to their monthly meetings, held at Good Shepherd U.C.C., 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Prayer Time: Hope UMC, 117 North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville, last Friday of month 7 to 8 p.m. Open invitation for anyone. For information call 610-385-7141 or email admin@ hopechurchamity.org. Moms Club Of Pottsgrove/ Pottstown: Meeting every third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, off High St. in Pottstown. The MOMS Club of Pottsgrove/ Pottstown welcomes all stay-athome moms and their children from the area. A national support group, chapter offers playgroups, activities, Mom’s Night Out, scrapbook and book clubs and many other opportunities to get moms and children out to meet and play with others. Contact Naurae at naurae@hotmail.com or 801-3762009. Celebrate Recovery: Meeting at Freedom Fellowship, 239 Main Street, East Greenville (in rear, lower level), each Friday at 7 p.m. Need help with your hurts, hang-ups and habits? Let us help. 12-step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c’mon over! Call 610-698-4756. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursdays at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120W. 5th Street in Boyertown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the meeting. To ask questions or arrange for the respite care call 610-473-8066. Used Book Sale: Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St., Pottstown. Selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items also available at low price. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first Saturday of month is bag sale. Open Beading Night: Free at Buttercup Beads from 6 to 8:30 p.m. once a month. Bring a project you’re working on or start a new one in company of other Beaders at our monthly bead soirée. Byob, snacks to share. Call to save seat. Check website calendar for dates. Ages 16and up. We hold jewelry making classes, kids and adult jewelry making parties, finished artisan jewelry, variety of beads. www.buttercupbeads.com. Buttercup Beads 1123 Pawlings Road, Audubon 484-524-8231. Moms Club Of New Hanover Township: group of “Moms Offering Moms Support” for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children. Monthly business meeting on second Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children always welcome. If you are interested in membership or attending meeting, e-mail momsclubofnht@ yahoo.com. Visit www.momsclubofnht.webs.com. Meatout Vegetarian/Vegan Support And Outreach: Contact Veronica or Georgia Smith at Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-9704539. Perkiomen Valley Library At Schwenksville Monthly Book Discussion: fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville. Light refreshments and conversation. Read the book prior to discussion. Free and open to public. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360. Breakfast Club: sponsored by Edward Jones Investments on 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8-9 a.m. Saville’s Diner, 830 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Lunch Club: sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, last Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12-1 p.m. seminar. Gatsby’s at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown.

Berks Visiting Nurse Association Wellness Events

Chronic Disease Management Support Group (formerly called Congestive Heart Failure Support Group): On the second Wednesday of each month, the Chronic Disease Management Support Group invites a featured guest who covers a key topic that is beneficial to those managing heart health and other chronic diseases. Light heart-healthy snacks are also provided. In an effort to provide healthy education and useful tools, Berks VNA offers this program to the community for no charge. It is available as the result of a grant awarded to Berks VNA from Highmark Foundation for chronic care management of congestive heart failure. For more information, please call Denise Jozwiak, RN at Berks VNA, at 610.378.0481. Travel Immunizations (by appointment only): For those traveling to other countries, Berks VNA has travel immunizations available at its Wyomissing location at 1170 Berkshire Boulevard by appointment only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 610-378-0481 or e-mail colleen. paolucci@hhcminc.org. Free Child Immunization Clinics: Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity will hold free childhood immunization clinics each month for uninsured and under-insured children (ages 0-18 years). By appointment only, the childhood immunization clinics are held at the VNAP facility located at 1963 East High Street, Pottstown. For more information or an immunization schedule for 2015, please call 610-327-5700 ext. 3800 or visit www.vnapottstown.org.