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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 & 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 215-541-3700.
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 & 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 & 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, & driver gratuity. Departs 9:00am from rectory. Flyer available. • September 10 to 14, 2018 Mountain Escape, Asheville, NC Includes 4 nights, (2 Wytheville, VA & 2 Asheville) cont. breakfasts w/ hot choices at hotels, lunch @ Deerpark Restaurant at Biltmore Estate, 4 dinners, audio tour of Biltmore Estate & Mansion, Antler Hill Village, admission to Chimney Rock State Park w/photo opps of Lake Lure & Hickory Nut Gorge, musical entertainment at Chimney Rock Park, guided tour of Asheville and St. Lawrence Basilica & 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 & 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 @ 610539-1681.
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 & their chaperones, leading children in colonial games, quill writing, and other hands-on activities or crafts, and specialized demonstrations such as hearth cooking. Children are generally 2nd7th grade with the majority being 4th & 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 selfdefense. 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 215-513-4250. 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
45Forest 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, 8a.m. to 4p.m., with lunch served at noon. Wii games 10:30a.m. Mondays. Call if you can offer an hour a day, weekly or monthly. New aerobic dance class for those over 50is being offered 9to 10a.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 45Forest Avenue, Ambler. For more information, call the Penn State Extension office in Montgomery County at 610-489-4315.
BOOMER UNIVERSITY
45Forest 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 1p.m. Wednesdays at Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), 340Jefferson 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: 610-275-2517. 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, 215-256-6900.
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 215-7235841 or visit www.
generationsofiv.org. Generations’ Meals on Wheels program serves the Indian Valley and North Penn Areas. For more information Meals on Wheels: 215-723-8555.
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: 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 10:4512:15. You can contact us at 610-265-7051, 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. Information: 610-2751960.
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!