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Check our website (www. TriCountyAAC.org) for more details on each activity. *Please purchase your activity card at the front desk for classes with a fee. Social & Recreational Programs ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS A class to learn or work on your painting techniques! Judy Lupas, an art instructor for 20 years, will show you how to transform a favorite picture or photograph into a work of art. Supplies will be provided or bring your own. Materials list available. Instructor: Judy Lupas Wed. at 10:00; $2 ART CLASS A time for beginners & experienced art enthusiasts working in all mediums to meet and work on their projects. Leader: Self-led Wed. at 1 PM As Time Goes By Singers Sing for fun and perform in the community Leader: Syl Buszta, No Charge Rehearsals Thurs. at 1 PM BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AT THE TRAAC A new intergenerational program pairing members with elementary school students. All participants are interviewed & have completed background checks. They are paired with a child after a series of interview sessions. The children are coming to the TRAAC, enjoying lunch with their Bigs, and having one on one time getting to know each other. For more information, contact Sue. Leader: Dan Thursday; 12:15 –Applications are available now! BILLIARDS Come and learn how to play billiards at the TRAAC. How to hold the cue stick, techniques and the house rules and get in practice time too. Leaders: Frank Levan & John Hilton Tuesday and Thursday; 1:00 BINGO Leader: Kay Yusko, $3 for 3 cards; Extra cards 25cents. Every FRIDAY at 1:30! BOOK CLUB Enjoy reading and discussing the monthly literary choices. See article for monthly selections. Leader: Monica Wagg 4th Fri. at 10:30 CANASTA A new program on Tuesday at 1:00. All levels of player welcomed. Tuesday at 1:00 CARD CRAFTS Everyone needs greeting cards and you can create your own personalized cards for family and friends. All supplies are provided. Leader: Kathy Stevick Mondays at 10:30 – 3/2, 3/16,4/6 & 4/20 Cost: $.25 per card COUNCIL CHAT A time to meet your participant council members! Find out about what’s going on at the TRAAC. If you have questions about anything, are looking for information or just want to meet your council members then this is the time! Monday at 11:30; Dining Room CRAFT CLASSES Craft projects of all kinds are being made with Audrey. Join us on Thursdays and get your crafting skills working. No experience necessary! Leader: Audrey Wilkins Thurs. at 10:30; Suggested Donation CROCHET & KNITTING CLASSES Friday at 12:45 PM; Suggested Donation Beginner and experienced welcome Leader: Linda Mascelli CURRENT EVENTS Self-Led, Suggested Donation Tues. at 1PM; 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month DOMINOS Self-Led, Suggested Donation Tues. 1PM; Thurs.1: 00PM FLOWERS WITH NICK Enjoy taking home a vase full of fresh flowers after working with Nick Leader: Nick Russo Tues. 3/24 & 4/21 Cost: $3; please bring a vase & scissors. Reservations may be made at the beginning of each month for the flower arranging program with payment due at the time of registration. No refunds. GAME NIGHT Enjoy pizza or a hoagie and play Dominoes, Texas Hold ‘Em, & Piggy Bank Poker, Pool and Shuffleboard *Winter Schedule through March* $2– food at additional cost 2nd Thurs. in March; 2nd & 4th Thurs in April.; 4 – 8 PM GAME ROOM Self-Led Mon. – Fri., 8 – 4 PM GENEALOGY Taking a break until spring GRIEF & LOSS COUNSELING Leader: Manny Howard, M. Div, D. Min., Hospice Chaplain 2nd Thursday of each month; 10:30 HISTORY CLUB The History Club meets the first & third Friday of each month. Join us for lively discussions, videos, movies & guest speakers. All programs begin at 1:00. Leader: Dr. Greg Gubler Suggested Donation KNITTING & CROCHETING Anyone that would like to learn the art of crocheting or knitting is welcome to join our group. All levels of experience are welcome to join us. Leader: Linda Mascelli Fridays at 1:00 LGBTQ COFFEE HOUR A meet and greet session that has allies, information, resources & connections. This group meets quarterly. For more information, contact Paula Mayewski. Mon., May 18th; 4:00 LGBTQ SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP A time to socialize, interact and connect at the TRAAC. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Paula Mayewski. Mon., March 23rd and April 27th; 4:00-6:00 LUNCH BUNCH Enjoy a lunch out with friends as we travel to different locations in our area each month. Lunch is on your own. Leader: Audrey Wilkins 2nd Friday each month; 11:30 AM MAHJONG A tile based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century, Mahjong is coming to the TRAAC. Leader: Marilyn Schwindt Mondays at 12:45 ORIGAMI The art of paper folding often associated with the Japanese culture. Origami develops hand-eye coordination, sequencing skills, memory, but also patience and attention skills. Origami allows you to develop fine motor skills and mental concentration. Leader: Kathy Stevick Fridays at 10:30; 3/13, 3/27, 4/10 & 4/24; Suggested donation PIGGY BANK POKER Learn how to play Texas Hold ‘em without breaking the bank Leader: Elva Conver Game Night; 2nd Thurs. in March; 2nd & 4th Thurs. in April PINOCHLE Beginners & experienced players are encouraged to join Tues. & Thurs. at 1:00 PINOCHLE INSTRUCTION This 8week class is for beginners and those who need a refresher. Learn the rules, the tips, play the game and be ready for fun. Space is limited; please pre-register on co-pilot. Leader: Marebeth Conard Wed. at 10:00; 8week session; $1 POTTSTOWN DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Leader: Phil Presby, $7 TRAAC Members /$9 NonMembers Mon. at 10 AM POTTSTOWN MEMORIES WITH MR. POTTSTOWN On hold until spring. Reflective Moments BIBLE STUDY Self-led, No Charge Mon. at 10:30 SHUFFLEBOARD Instruction & Tournament play. Learn to play Shuffleboard! Understand the rules, have fun working on technique and get practice time. You don’t need a partner! Leaders: Tony Oliveri & Anthony Pagano Tuesday & Thursday; 1:00 Tournament play – 2nd Tuesday of the month; please call for information Leader: Rose Kerr SOCIAL HOUR 3rd Thurs. of the month 5 – 7 PM, Applebee’s Restaurant SPANISH LESSONS Instructor: Evelyn Dudonis/$1 Introduction to Spanish: Wed. 1 PM; space limitedplease pre-register-6 week course Beginner: Wed. 10 AM; space limited-please preregister Intermediate: Wed. 11 AM STAMP CLUB - EVENINGS Leader: Ralph Bartholomew 1st Mon. each month; 7PM TEXAS HOLD’ EM POKER Leader: Allen Sassaman See Allen for Buy-in $ Mon, Wed, Fri at 12:45 PM; please pre-register; max. 32 players TRIVIA Leader: Bob Hartman, Jr. 1st & 3rd Mon.; 1PM; no charge Exercise & Balance Classes ** “SS” means the class is free to Silver Sneakers members 50+ FIT (FORMERLY HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION) A program focused on flexibility, strength and balance as well as fall prevention Leader: Jolene Wert, Suggested Donation or SS Regular: Mon, Wed, Fri at 10:30 AM Early Bird (higher level class): Mon & Wed 8:15 AM 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 CARDIO DANCE Known as the most awesome workout ever! Dance to great music, with great people and burn calories without even realizing it. This is a low impact program. Instructor: Liz Smith Thurs. at 11:00; $2or SS CHAIR DANCING Enjoy music? Like to dance but it just isn’t as easy as it was before? This is a great way to exercise and have fun too. Leader: Jolene Wert