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 BRIDGEPORT SENIOR CITIZENS BRIGHTVIEW SENIOR LIVING ENCORE EXPERIENCES AT HARLEYSVILLE GENERATIONS OF INDIAN VALLEY 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. SENIOR HELPERS: Tuesday, August 22. Senior Helpers will be at Montco SAAC, 536 George Street, Norristown, at 12:30 pm, with a special seminar on Alzheimer’s disease. 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,

2912Swede 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 3p.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, 215-3627432.

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 610-4891555or 610-834-1040, ext. 20. RSVP promotes volunteer service among area senior residents, age 55and 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 3p.m. at the church hall, West Elm and Oak streets, Conshohocken. At 9a.m., card games; 10a.m., snacks; 11a.m., lunch; noon to 2:30p.m., Bingo. Membership is $10/year, $2donation weekly includes snacks and lunch. Casino trip, second Tuesday of every month. Any interested person over 55is welcome. Contact Pat Monastero 610-279-4882or Joe Koza 610-825-4596.

GOLDEN AGE CLUB OF LOWER PROVIDENCE

The Golden Agers will gather at Lower Providence Presbyterian Church on Monday, Sept. 11at noon. The club will also meet on Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, which will be the final event until April. This monthly event features a hot meal followed by an informative, entertaining program. Lower Providence Presbyterian Church is located at 3050 West Ridge Pike in Eagleville. This luncheon program is designed for the whole community and all are invited. There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be received. For additional information, call the church office at 610-5396635. 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. 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 May 23rd (7am breakfast buffet) 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, 610-5391681 (Price includes baggage handling, taxes, guide & driver gratuity) Trooper Senior Citizens Club Club meets 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Tuesdays at the Union Hall, 3900Ridge 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 Deli following the program. Monday BOOK TALK: Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. FREE AED/ CPR TRAINING: (automated external defibrillator/cardio pulmonary resuscitation) AARP TAX PREPARATION - Tax Preparation by AARP is not being provided for 2016at our Center but will resume in 2017at the Upper Merion Senior Service Center. There is a short list in our February Newsletter which names a few sites which are near to our center which do provide AARP Tax Preparation. You should call and register ASAP. MAH JONGG: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. with free instruction available at 9:30. All level players welcome. Current events discussion Mondays at 10:30a.m. FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP: Every Thursday at 10a.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 or at rtmboater@aol.com. BINGO: On Thursdays at 10:15a.m., the Upper Merion Senior Service Center holds Bingo Games. Cash prizes! BOARD GAMES: Any day, any time in the kitchen. COMPUTER CLUB: Tuesdays, 9:30to 11:30a.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 10:30a.m. in the Lounge. BRIDGE: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts Pinochle Games on Tuesdays at 9:30a.m. in the Game Room. CHAIR EXERCISES: Tuesdays, 11:30a.m. to 12:15p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30to 1:15p.m. PINOCHLE: The Upper Merion Senior Service Center hosts Pinochle Games on Tuesdays at 12:30p.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 9:30a.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 9to 3p.m. and all guys and gals are most welcome. Join us, we are always looking for new players. CANASTA: Thursdays at 9:30a.m. in the Great Room. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Coordinator: Lynn Boroch. GARDEN CLUB: second and fourth Wednesday at 1p.m.; every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10a.m. to noon blood pressure screening. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Meeting open to all members on the 2nd Wednesday this month at 10a.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. BAND PRACTICE & INSTRUCTION: Tuesdays from 12:45to 2:45p.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 55or 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 431W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, are 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information call 610-265-4715.