Senior Scene
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ARBOUR SQUARE INDEPENDENT LIVING
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. Art Class for Seniors: Seniors, enhance your artistic abilities with Arbour Square! Arbour Square Independent Living is pleased to invite seniors to free Art Class, every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Seniors, pick up a new hobby or enhance an existing one when you join the residents at Arbour Square for a Watercolor 101 class. Local artist Louisa Wismer will be guiding attendees through the class. 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 215-5134250.
AMBLER SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER
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
Neighborhood Meals on Wheels volunteers delivers meals to residents of the Upper Merion School District. Deliveries are available for those unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves on a temporary or permanent basis. One hot and one cold meal are delivered Monday through Friday. We are a non-profit organization serving Upper Merion for over 40 years. We are also always in need of volunteers to pack or 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. 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. SAFETY WITH DANIELLE CHARRY: From the Lincoln Center. Series on the latest scams and crimes to help keep you from getting scammed! May 2, 16, 23 and 30, at 10:30 a.m. IN YOUR BEST INTEREST: Presented by Danielle Charry, of the Lincoln Center. Tues., May 9th, at 12:30 pm. EAT HEALTHY/BE ACTIVE: Learn how to balance calories, enjoy your food while eating, avoid oversized portions and try new fruits and veggies. Friday, May 12th, 10:30 am. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Montgomery County Recovery Center will discuss drug addiction and recovery programs. Tuesday, May 16th, at 12:30 pm. THE EYES HAVE IT! Montgomery County Association for the Blind will give free vision screenings. Tuesday, May 23rd, at 12:30 am. TAKE STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH: Health Steps will make their annual visit doing Medicare covered testing. Tuesday, May 30th from 10 am to 2 pm. NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY: Make today the first day of your new exercise program. Wednesday, May 31st, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Are you a senior on a fixed income? You may be eligible for PACE and a rent or property tax rebate. For more information please contact Susan at the Norristown Senior Center. Information: 610-275-1960.
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. 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.
RSVP OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
(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.
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.
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: 610272-0402. 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 --
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 Deli following the program. Monday BOOK TALK: Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. BAND PRACTICE & INSTRUCTION: Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. The Upper Merion Senior Service Center Band practices under the direction of professional musician, Ed Hickman. The band has an open invitation to anyone age 55 or over who is interested in playing with a group. Stop in any Tuesday afternoon to hear us practice, check us out, or join the band. The hours for Upper Merion Senior Service Center, now located at 431 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information call 610265-4715.
FREE AED/CPR TRAINING: at 610-416-7431 or at rtmboater@aol.com. BINGO: On Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., the Upper Merion Senior Service Center holds Bingo Games. Cash prizes! BOARD GAMES: Any day, any time in the kitchen. COMPUTER CLUB: Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. . Coordinators: Herman Natanblut and Howard Lurie. Meetings are open to all members, all ability levels. The Computer Club will be glad to answer any technical questions members have. CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts its Current Events Discussion Group on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Lounge. BRIDGE: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts Pinochle Games on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Game Room. CHAIR EXERCISES: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. PINOCHLE: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts Pinochle Games on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. for Ladies and Gents in the Game Room. NURSE: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center will have a nurse from Main Line Health available to check our blood pressure from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th week of each month. POKER: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts Poker every Tuesday 9 to 3 p.m. and all guys and gals are most welcome. Join us, we are always looking for new players. CANASTA: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Room. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Coordinator: Lynn Boroch. GARDEN CLUB: second and fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m.; every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon blood pressure screening. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Meeting open to all members on the 2nd Wednesday this month at 10 a.m. Please join us to celebrate this month’s birthdays with some cake, 50/50 raffle and birthday raffle for delicious baked bread from LeBus.