Senior Scene
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VETERANS SOCIAL GROUP
Calling all local Veterans! Are you looking to get together with other Veterans to have some great discussions? Join The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Memory Care for a free monthly Veterans’ Social Group at the community. This group meets at The Birches, located at 691 Main St., Harleysville. Join this monthly social group for Veterans and meet other area Veterans to discuss a variety of topics including history, personal experiences, current events, and more! Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gary Kozick, will facilitate this social group. He has experience working in home care, assisted living, personal care and skilled nursing facilities. He is the sole proprietor of Gary Kozick Elder Care Solutions, L.L.C. This event is free and open to Veterans; however, space is limited. RSVP requested by Feb. 2. For more information or to RSVP, please call 215-5413700.
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. The following trips have been schedule: • • April 24, 2018, Tuesday, Glen Campbell Xperience, Caesars Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. This is a tribute to Glen by Jimmy Mazz celebrating the man and his music. He will sing his hit songs, including Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, etc. Cost is $53. Includes $20.00 slot play, tax, transportation, and driver gratuity. Departs 9:30 am from rectory. photo ID required. Flyer available. • June 13,2018, Wednesday, A Day in NY. This is a free day to do what you wish in the lively city. Central Park, (Strawberry Fields, The Hallett Nature Sanctuary, The Zoo, The Arsenal, Alice in Wonderland, The Dairy, the Carousel and more) 9⁄11 Memorial and Museum or Metropolitan Musuem. Or simply take in a show. Restaurants to consider, Ellen’s Star Dust Diner, (singing waiters perform here), Carnegie Deli, Carmine’s to name a few. Cost is $50. Includes transporation, tax, and driver gratuity. Departs 9:00 am from rectory. Flyer available. • September 10 to 14, 2018 Mountain Escape, Asheville, NC Includes 4 nights, (2 Wytheville, VA and 2 Asheville) cont. breakfasts w/ hot choices at hotels, lunch @ Deerpark Restaurant at Biltmore Estate, 4 dinners, audio tour of Biltmore Estate and Mansion, Antler Hill Village, admission to Chimney Rock State Park w/ photo opps of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge, musical entertainment at Chimney Rock Park, guided tour of Asheville and St. Lawrence Basilica and more. Cost: $779 pp double, $999. pp single. Travel insurance $75. Deposit $100 f/reservation pp Complete itinerary of this trip is available. You do not have to be a member of our parish to join us. • October 3, 2018 Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA “JESUS” *Show starts at 11 am. We will be going to Shady Maple complex for late lunch. You may want to shop at the Farm Market before we leave complex. Cost $95. Includes show, tax, transportation, and driver gratuity. **Important** This trip is on a first come, first served basis for best tickets. Contact Jane Caruso @ 610-539-1681.
GRAEME PARK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Graeme Park, an historic site and National Historic Landmark in Horsham, Montgomery County, is seeking volunteers interested in colonial history to assist with school tours. Duties include giving tours of the historic Keith House to groups of children and their chaperones, leading children in colonial games, quill writing, and other handson activities or crafts, and specialized demonstrations such as hearth cooking. Children are generally 2nd7th grade with the majority being 4th and 5th graders. Volunteers will be provided with training. Most tours occur during school hours September-November and April-June and the schedule is flexible. Please contact us at gpschooltours@gmail. com if you are interested in learning more about volunteering at Graeme Park.
SENIOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Foster Grandparent Program of Montgomery County is in need of dedicated senior volunteers to enhance the lives of children throughout Montgomery County. Volunteer Foster Grandparents must be 55 years of age or older and be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Volunteers receive a small tax-free stipend, free transportation, paid training and an annual physical exam. For information on the Foster Grandparent Program, call 610-630-0201.
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