Senior Scene

Announcements of items of interest for the Senior Scene may be emailed to editors@timesherald. com. Information should be sent as text (no fliers or PDFs, please) at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include “Senior Scene” in the subject line. Seniors, enhance your balance and strength with some Tai Chi exercises at Arbour Square, 695 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438. Arbour Square Independent Living is pleased to invite seniors to free Tai Chi classes, every Friday at 10 a.m. Tai Chi is an exercise that was originally developed for self-defense. It has since evolved into a form of exercise, used for stress reduction, balance, and strength through gentle, flowing movements. Daryl Bryant, from Ho’s Academy of Tai Chi and Kung Fu, will be leading this free, weekly Tai Chi class to help seniors remain healthy. After class, take a tour of the community and see what makes the Arbour Square campus so great! This event is free and open to the public; however, RSVPs are appreciated. Please RSVP by calling 215513-4250. 45 Forest Ave., Ambler, presents a variety of activities daily, including fun and fitness, table games, cards, yoga, ballroom dancing, piano lessons, woodcarving, billiards, computers, knitting and crocheting, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch served at noon. Wii games 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Call if you can offer an hour a day, weekly or monthly. New aerobic dance class for those over 50 is being offered 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free once, then members pay $2. Individuals can support the Ambler SAAC by designating their United Way gift to its donor number, 00108. Information: 215-619-8863. The center is located at 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler. For more information, call the Penn State Extension office in Montgomery County at 610-489-4315.

BOOMER UNIVERSITY

45 Forest Avenue, Ambler. Boomer U at Ambler SAAC provides a welcoming place where baby boomers and the boomer-minded can discover a variety of resources to volunteer, pursue civic engagement, re-career and find employment, as well as engage in lifelong learning, embark on healthy lifestyles and enjoy social connections in a community for all ages.

BRIDGEPORT SENIOR CITIZENS

Bridgeport Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), 340 Jefferson St., Swedesburg. Activities include Bingo, card-playing, horse racing, and occasional speakers on timely subjects. Light refreshments available. Casino trips run monthly. New members welcome. Casino trip information: 610-2752517. Other: 610-272-1253.

BRIGHTVIEW SENIOR LIVING

Brightview Senior Living and its parent company, The Shelter Group, successfully create and manage innovative, award-winning senior living communities in the mid-Atlantic to New England region. For more information on Brightview Senior Living, please visit www.brightviewseniorliving. com

ENCORE EXPERIENCES AT HARLEYSVILLE

Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services (GHNPSS) operates both Encore Experiences in Harleysville and The PEAK Center in Lansdale. The mission of Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services is to provide access to programs and resources that help older adults live independently and remain active. Both centers offer health and wellness, a meal program, social service assistance, enrichment events and more. Visit their website at www. encoreexperiences. org to learn more. Encore Experiences in Harleysville, 312 Alumni Avenue, Harleysville, PA 19438, 215256-6900.

GENERATIONS OF INDIAN VALLEY

Generations of IV is located at 259 N. Second Street in Souderton. It is a place of welcome for community members age 55+ in The Indian Valley and beyond with programs in wellness, fitness, nutrition, social services, recreation and travel. Weekday fitness offerings, lunch, cafe, activities, support, trips and more. For more information, call 215-723-5841 or visit www.generationsofiv. org. Generations’ Meals on Wheels program serves the Indian Valley and North Penn Areas. For more information Meals on Wheels: 215-7238555.

HOMETOWNERS SENIORS OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Hometowners meet on the second Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the George Clay Firehouse. Information: 610828-5740.

LOWER PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR CITIZENS

Lower Providence Community Center Senior Citizens meet at 10 Parklane Drive, Eagleville every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. at the center. Refreshments and Bingo offered. Information: 610-831-5153.

MEALS ON WHEELS

deliver meals on a weekly, monthly, or substitute basis. Volunteers are needed from 9:15-10:45 or 10:45-12:15. You can contact us at 610265-7051, email MealsonWheels.UM@gmail.com or at NeighborhoodMealsOnWheels.com.

MONTCO SAAC

Located at 536 George Street, Norristown, SAAC is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center needs drivers for the Meals on Wheels program to assist homebound elderly. Volunteers can help out from once a month to once a week. Tuesday, February 21 and 28: Keep up with the latest scams and criminal activity against older adults with Danielle Charry, from the Lincoln Center. Danielle will be at Montco SAAC, 536 George Street, Norristown, at 10:30 am, with details on how to be prepared if you get a call from a scammer! Information: 610-2751960. Tuesday, February 21: Meet Shushma Patel, of Family Services, at Montco SAAC, at 12:30 pm. Shushma will give us details on HEARTH, (Helping Older Adults Remain in Their Own Homes) and what services they offer. Tuesday, February 28: Lynn Burkett, Orthopedic Program Coordinator from Reading Hospital, will be at Montco SAAC at 12:30 p.m., to talk about bone health. Tuesday, March 7, 21, and 28: Keep up with the latest scams and criminal activity against older adults with Danielle Charry, from the Lincoln Center. Danielle will be at Montco SAAC at 10:30 am, with details on how to stay safe! Tuesday, March 7: A representative from Habitat for Humanity will be at Montco SAAC at 12:30 p.m. Habitat has been expanding its work in Montgomery County to include services to homeowners with repair needs. Find out how the program works and what it might be able to do for you! Friday, March 10: Einstein nutritionists will be at Montco SAAC, at 10:30 am. They will discuss portion size—how much to eat and why. Information: THRIFT SHOP is open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. DANCE CLASS is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. EXERCISE WITH MEG for every Monday, and Wednesday, at 1 p.m. Feeling crafty? Then join our crafty crew, at Montco SAAC at 12:15 p.m., when we will be making handmade soap. Cost is $2.00 to cover materials. Information: 610275-1960.

MONTCO SENIOR CONCERT CHOIR

Practices are every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at United Church of Christ (corners of West Marshall & Noble streets) in Norristown. This is a volunteer choral group who have been providing concerts for local organizations for over 40 years If interested, please contact our President, Bill Gildea at 610-631-9134, or our Director, Tedd Didden at 215-646-0294 for more details. Our only requirement is that you are 55 years of age, or older. Join in the fun singing a large variety of upbeat music to appreciative audiences. All voice parts are welcome!

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE)

Chapter 372 holds its regularly scheduled luncheon meetings the first Wednesday of every month 1 p.m. at Facenda-Whitaker Lanes, 2912 Swede Road, East Norriton. Information: 610-3822752.

NORRISTOWN MEN’S RETIRED BOWLING LEAGUE

Bowling league for ages 55 and over is looking for bowlers. All are welcome regardless of bowling average. The league meets to bowl every Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. If interested, call Pete Crescitelli at 610-630-6165.

PEAK CENTER

Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services (GHNPSS) operates both The PEAK Center in Lansdale and Encore Experiences in Harleysville. The mission of

Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services is to provide access to programs and resources that help older adults live independently and remain active. Both centers offer health and wellness, a meal program, social service assistance, enrichment events and more. Chinese New Year Luncheon: On Friday, Jan. 27: Chinese New Year Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Join us to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. Cost: $10.00; register by Thursday, Jan. 19. Please register at the office or call 215-362-7432 for more information. Xinnian hao (Happy New Year)! Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services (GHNPSS) operates both Encore Experiences in Harleysville and The PEAK Center in Lansdale. The mission of Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services is to provide access to programs and resources that help older adults live independently and remain active. Both centers offer a place of comfort, fellowship and care to the seniors in our community. For more information on our programs contact: Encore Experiences in Harleysville, www.encoreexperiences.org, 215-256-6900 or The PEAK Center, www.peakcenter.org, 215-362-7432.

PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Presentation BINGO will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during the winter. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food available for purchase and the games begin at 6:45. Admission is $10 for boards, $15 for paper. Please join us at Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale. For more information: 215-362-9599. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) offers free, confidential Medicare sessions throughout the area. For information, call 610-4891555 or 610-834-1040, ext. 20. RSVP promotes volunteer service among area senior residents, age 55 and older seeking ways to be active and fulfilled by giving to their communities. Information: 610-834-1040, ext. 10. Mock interviews: RSVP of Montgomery County and the Wissahickon Valley Public Library have partnered again to offer the public their popular free mock interview sessions. The mock interviews are conducted by RSVP volunteers who are retired professionals, some of whom were in hiring positions themselves. Packets of information which include a sample employment application and interviewing tips with mock interview questions are available at the library to pick up prior to a scheduled mock interview or will be sent via email once the interview is scheduled. To schedule your interview, please contact Janis Glusman at RSVP 610834-1040, ext. 16. The library is also offering a free résumé review service. Bring in your current résumé and the professional reference staff will assist you with hints and tips on capturing your work history accurately.

ST. MARY’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB

The club meets Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church hall, West Elm and Oak streets, Conshohocken. At 9 a.m., card games; 10 a.m., snacks; 11 a.m., lunch; noon to 2:30 p.m., Bingo. Membership is $10/year, $2 donation weekly includes snacks and lunch. Casino trip, second Tuesday of every month. Any interested person over 55 is welcome. Contact Pat Monastero 610-279-4882 or Joe Koza 610-825-4596.

GOLDEN AGE CLUB OF

The Golden Age program of the Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, 3050 Ridge Pike, Eagleville has been discontinued. For more information, call the church at 610-539-6635.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SENIORS

The members meet at the parish’s former convent on Buttonwood Street, the first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Bingo, refreshments, speakers and bus trips are offered. Newcomers are welcome. Information: 610-2720402. TRIPS: April 27, 2017 -- Harrisburg-Middletown PA Rail & Paddlewheel Day Trip - Scenic train ride on Hummelstown RR, lunch @ Alfred’s Victorian Restaurant, boat ride on “Pride of the Susquehanna”. Riverboat cruise is a narrated 45-minute ride. Restaurant is sit-down luncheon with a choice of entrees’.Scenic rail road ride is along Swatara Creek. Price $105 includes all the above, taxes, tips & driver gratuity. Call the number below for choice of entree’s. Bus leaves St. Francis Rectory at 7:17 am. Departs Harrisburg 4 p.m. May 22-23, 2017 -- Laurel Highlands & FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL SITE - Trip includes: 5⁄22nd Lunch @ Coal Miner’s Cafe, Flight 93 Memorial Site, tour of Compass Inn Museum, Welcome reception @ Ramada Ligonier, Jukebox Journey Show & Buffet Dinner at the hotel: On 5⁄23rd (7am breakfastbuffet) Visit Old General Store & Pie Shoppe, Frank LloydWright’s Fallingwater, Kentucky Knob, Lunch on own at Fallingwater. Dinner on your own enroute home. Price: Single $337.00, double $322, triple $309. For more information on any trip call Jane Caruso, 610539-1681 (Price includes baggage handling, taxes, guide & driver gratuity) Trooper Senior Citizens Club Club meets 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Union Hall, 3900 Ridge Pike, Collegeville. Card playing, bingo and fellowship. Members bring lunch; hot beverage provided.

UPPER MERION SENIOR SERVICE CENTER

SING-A-LONG: The Upper Merion Senior Service CenterSing a Long meets on Fridays at 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pianist: Ed Wenger. Come in and enjoy singing some old favorites together. Coordinators: Theresa M. Smith and Dot Morio. Members meet for lunch at Michael’s

FULL MOON WALK AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Sunday, March 12: Celebrate daylight saving time at 7 p.m. at Norristown Farm Park with an evening walk that will feature the full moon rising. The naturalistled walk begins at sunset and will be about two miles. This is a free event for adults and children ages 8 and older. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please call 610-270-0215. Meet at parking lot number 5. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA, 19403. For additional information, please visit www.montcopa. org/norristownfarmpark.

EVENTS AT THE WILLIAM JEANES LIBRARY

Sun., March 12 - Kids Program, Brick Insanity: 2:30 pm Builders ages 7 and up, register for Brick Insanity LEGO® Club at the William Jeanes Memorial Library Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Run by ColonialLUG, Brick Insanity LEGO® Club is for children who enjoy building custom creations with LEGO®! Club activities provide a great way to stimulate and inspire children’s creativity while learning some basic Deli following the program. Monday BOOK TALK: Monday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. This month’s book - “The Invisible Thread” by Laura Schroff. Coordinator: Patricia Ackah. FREE AED/ CPR TRAINING: (automated external defibrillator/ cardio pulmonary resuscitation) On Thursday Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. until noon. Certifiers from Lafayette Ambulance will conduct training on these lifesaving procedures. This is a 3-hour course. Sign up sheet in the lobby. GERIATRIC CHAIR EXERCISES: FREE: We will have Geriatric Chair Exercises offered by Kathy Ramsey, certified geriatric masseuse who is offering 10 minute chair exercises from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Come out and treat yourself! MAH JONGG: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. with free instruction available at 9:30. All level players welcome. Current events discussion Mondays at 10:30 a.m. FINANCIAL/ INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP: Every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Computer Room. All levels of experience in making the best choices for your investments are welcome. If you have any questions you can contact Dick McCann at 610-416-7431

architectural and mechanical principles, as well as working with others and sharing ideas. We love sharing the fun of LEGO® with the kids. We build based on a different theme each month. Recent themes have been Olympics, Minecraft, American History, Star Wars, Avengers, Brickopolis, Secret Agents & Spies, and more! Registration required! Register at www.jeaneslibrary.org or call the library at 610-828-0441. If you have any LEGO® bricks that you are not using any more, consider donating them to the club! Contact ColonialLUG to make arrangements. Thank you! LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this club. Mon., March 13 - Movie Matinee, Loving: 1:30pm Join us for a free movie and hot popcorn! 2016, rated PG-13. Starring: Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Nick Kroll, Michael Shannon. Based on the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the United States Supreme Court. Directed and written by Jeff Nichols.