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Social & Recreational Programs Art Class A class for beginners & experienced art enthusiasts working in all mediums Leader: Alice Gerhart, $1 Wed. at 1 PM Berean Church As Time Goes By Singers Sing for fun and perform in the community Leader: Syl Buszta, No Charge Rehearsals Thurs. at 1 PM Berean Church Bayada Walking Club Join us as we walk “across the country” one step, one mile, one city at a time with outside activities or just with around-the-house walking Leader: Heather Covington, No Charge Thurs. at 12; 9⁄15 & 10⁄27 Berean Church Bingo Leader: Kay Yusko, $3for 3cards; Extra cards 25 cents. Thurs.at 1 PM 9⁄8, 9⁄22, 10⁄13 & 10⁄27 Moser Road Birthday Party Entertainment and lunch, singing, dancing & lots of camaraderie Sponsored by Hearthstone Wed. 9⁄21 at Ringing Rock Park. Call for more information. Wed. October 19 at Berean Church. Book Club Discuss the featured literary choice Leader: Joan Mitchell, No Charge Third Monday of each month, 1 PM Berean Church Coffee with Bonnie Get your investment questions answered with Bonnie Thompson of Edward Jones 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM Berean Church Craft Classes Crafts with Barb Rightnour Thursdays at 9 AM, Suggested Donation Origami with Kathy Stevick Fridays at 9:30 AM, Suggested Donation Card Crafts with Kathy Stevick Friday at 1 PM, $0.25/Card All at Berean Church Current Events Self-Led, Suggested Donation Thurs. at 1 PM 9⁄1, 9⁄15, 10⁄6 & 10⁄20 Berean Church Dominos Self-Led, Suggested Donation Tues/Thurs. at 1 PM Berean Church Flowers with Nick Enjoy taking home a vase full of fresh flowers after working with Nick Leader: Nick Russo Tues.; 9⁄27 & 10⁄25; 1:00 Cost: $2; please bring a vase; call for reservations Game Night Enjoy pizza and play dominoes, Texas Hold ‘em, or Piggy Bank Poker Leader: Helen Endres, $2for pizza and a soda 2nd & 4th Tues.; 4 – 8 PM Moser Road Game Room Self-Led (Pool, Foosball, Ping Pong & Table Hockey) Mon. – Fri., 8 – 4 PM Berean Church History Club Suggested Donation Fri. 9⁄2, 9⁄16, 10⁄7 & 10⁄22 1 PM Berean Church Ladies Talk Leader: Alyssa Bell 1st, 2nd & 4th Wed.; 10:30 AM Berean Church Lunch Bunch Leader: Ron Barrett 2nd Friday each month; 11:30 AM 9⁄9: Douglassville Hotel 10⁄14: Limerick Diner Piggy Bank Poker Learn how to play Texas Hold ‘em without breaking the bank Leader: June Hankins Game Night; 2nd & 4th Tues. Moser Road Pottstown Duplicate Bridge Club Leader: Phil Presby, $7TRAAC Members /$9 Non-Members Mon. at 10 AM Berean Church Pottstown Recreation Group for the Blind Leader: Laura Cohn Call for dates Moser Road Reflective Moments Bible Study Self-led, No Charge Mon. at 10:30 AM Berean Church Social Hour Leader: Martha Lessig 3rd Thurs. of the month; 5 – 7 PM, Chili’s Restaurant Spanish Lessons Instructor: Belinda Frampton/$1 Advanced: Wed. 9:30 AM Intermediate: Wed. 11 AM Stamp Club Leader: Don Eschelman 1st Mon. each month; 7 PM Moser Road Texas Hold’ Em Poker Leader: Alan Sassaman See Alan for Buy-in $ Mon, Wed, Fri at 12:30 PM Moser Road Travel Club Information on places to visit, special guest speakers, & f uture trips Leaders: Kay Yusko & Wayne Rubright No Charge 2nd Wed. each month, 10:30 AM Exercise & Balance Classes Beginner Line Dancing It’s an easy way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. No experience necessary.

Leader: Deb Bednar, $2 Thurs. at 11 AM Berean Church Chair Dancing with Holly Fun, low intensity exercise without leaving your chair. Leader: Holly BeeBee, No Charge 1st Wed. each month, 11 AM Berean Church Golden Zumba Introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Leader: Joanne Giotti/$2 Mon. at 10:15 AM Berean Church Healthy Steps In Motion A program focused on flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as fall prevention. Leader: Helen Neiffer, Suggested Donation Mon, Wed, Fri at 10:30 AM except Birthday Party & Berean Luncheon Days Berean Church Martial Arts for Seniors Allows people of all levels and physical abilities to participate up to their comfort level, engages you physically and mentally Leader: Darryl Bryant/$4 Tues at 12 PM Berean Church Late Lunches Available Senior Yoga Improve balance, strength and flexibility with gentle senior yoga – no experience necessary Leader: Deb Bednar, $2 Mon. at 9 AM Leader: Jason Coffman, $2 Thurs. at 10 AM Berean Church Sit and Get Fit A low impact exercise program using light weights, bands and balls, all done from your chair. Leader: Dolly Yusko, Suggested Donation Tues and Thurs at 10 AM Berean Church Tai Chi A form of martial arts that involves slow, controlled and lowimpact movements Leader: Darryl Bryant, $3 Tues at 1 PM Berean Church Volleyball Self-Led, No Charge Tues. 6:00 PM Berean Church Walking Gym Self-Led, No Charge Open 8 AM-4 PM daily Berean Church Nutrition Lunch Lunch served daily; 12 PM Anonymous donations accepted Reservations are due by Tues. the week prior. Call (610) 323-5009 SAM’s Lunch at Berean Church Served the last Monday of the month; 12 PM Program & entertainment begin 11:00 AM This lunch replaces the daily lunch served Anonymous donations accepted Reservations are due by Tues. the week prior Call (610)323-5009 SNAP Only 1/3 of eligible older adults participate in SNAP, the Supple mental Nutrition Assistance Program. Eat better, stay healthy – talk to Alyssa to see if you qualify for this program and get signed up. Call (610) 323-5009 Health & Wellness Annual Flu Shots with Rite Aid Rite Aid will be available at the center to provide free flu shots. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment or for more information. (610) 323-5009 When: 10/4, 10/11 & 10/18; 10:30 – 1 PM Where: The Berean Church Fall Prevention Screenings A variety of exercises & activities to test your strength and balance, and suggestions and advice to im prove your daily activities. Leader: Dr. Julie Adamski, No Charge Tues. at 10:30 AM 9/13 & 10/11 Berean Church Visiting Nurse Leader: Annette Richter, No Charge Wed 9/7, 9/28, 10/5 & 10/26 Berean Church Wellness Thursdays w/Rite Aid Leader: Sheri Hardeman, No Charge Thurs.; 9/15 & 10/20 at 10 AM Education & Assistance Benefits Information and Referral Alyssa Bell M-F 8-12:30 PM Or By Appointment Berean Church or Moser Rd by appt. AARP- “55 Alive” Driving Program Leader: Marty Jensen Class will be held 10/6; 9 AM-1PM Charge: $15 for AARP members, $20 non-members Call to register (610) 323-5009 Apprise (Medicare) Counseling Medicare is not one-size-fits-all – get your plan adjusted and save money! Ed Savitsky 2nd Wed. of the month or By appointment Call (610) 323-5009 Medicare 101 with Ed All the basic information you will need to understand the different aspects of Medicare Ed Savitsky No Charge; 10/19; 1 PM Annual Enrollment Information with Health Partners 10/28 at 9:00 Veterans Benefits Program Information Jamie Washburn 2nd Tues; 10:00 – 1:00 Trips 9/12-9/15 Ocean City, MD Seafood Fest 10/12 Atlantic City Casino Trip 11/2 Mohegan Casino Trip 12/28 Dutch Apple Theater Holiday Show Special Events & Dates of Note 9/5 TriCounty Active Adult Center will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday 9/8 Prime Time Health Picnic with Elvis 9/13 National Fortune Cookie Day 9/15 National Make A Hat Day 9/16 Miniature Golf Outing 9/21 Birthday Picnic at Ringing Rock Park 9/23 National Checkers Day 9/26 Active Aging Week Activities Begin 9/29 Confucius Day 10/4 Flu Shots with Rite Aid 10/10 National Angel Food Cake Day 10/10 Night Out at Friendly’sTRAAC Fundraiser 10/11 Flu Shots with Rite Aid 10/12 Casino Trip to Atlantic City 10/13 Good Will Fire Company visits 10/14 National Dessert Day 10/18 Flu Shots with Rite Aid 10/19 Medicare 101 Open Enrollment Information with Ed 10/25 Flowers with Nick 10/28 Medicare Information Program; 9-12 presented by Health Partners