Senior Scene
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WEST NORRITON TRIPS
Tuesday, September 18: Trip to Sight and Sound in Lancaster to see show “Jesus”. Leave at 8:15 am from Centennial Field on Marshall St. (next to batting cages) for 11 am show. Bring something to eat because lunch will not be until 2:30 at Shady Maple. After we eat, we leave for home. Cost $110. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 28, 29, 30 and October 1: Trip to Eagles vs Titans game in Tennessee. The cost includes airfare, transfer to and from airport, 3 night stay at Gaylord Hotel, transfers to and from the stadium and ticket to the game along with tailgate party. Father’s day price $1300. Thursday, October 25: Trip to Dover Downs Casino in Delaware. Leave from Centennial Field at 9:30am includes transportation, $25 slot play, buffet lunch and show “One Night in Memphis” featuring Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. Arrive home at 7:30 pm. Cost $80. *Possible additional trip – Saturday, December 8: Trip to Army/Navy game at 3 pm at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Stay tuned for further details. For more information, call Florence Bruno at 267-2260873. Payment must accompany reservation. Send check to Florence Bruno, 833 Horsham Rd. Horsham, PA 19044.
TBI RUMMAGE SALE
Sunday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 17: Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue of Blue Bell will hold its annual rummage sale Sunday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 17, offering the public a huge selection of consumer items donated by more than 500 family members. Sale hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Included among the items for sale are hundreds of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, along with books, small electronics, toys, games, housewares—including a large selection of kitchen utensils and dishes--sporting goods, handbags, shoes, backpacks and luggage. Some items, including many designer products, are brand new and still carry the original price tag. Deluxe items will again be on display in the boutique section near the entrance of the auditorium. Items will be sold by the bag on Monday and Tuesday only. TBI is located at 1920 Skippack Pike (Route 73) just east of North Wales Rd.
LITERACY COUNCIL OF
Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience, which will impact the lives of adult learners and their families? If so, LCN needs you! LCN matches adult volunteer tutors with other adults needing help with reading, writing, math, GED preparation or English as a Second Language (ESL). Volunteer tutors attend a 1.5 hour Orientation and 12hour Tutor Training Workshop before being matched with a student. The pair is then expected to meet at a public place twice weekly for 1.5 hours per session for a minimum of six months or until the student goal is met. The next Orientation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on September 5. For more details call 610292-8515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org. For more details call 610-2928515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org.
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 215-5413700.
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: • 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 @ 610-539-1681.
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 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. 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. 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 Mon
astero 610-279-4882 or Joe Koza 610-825-4596.
UPPER MERION SENIOR SERVICE CENTER
431 W. Valley Forge RD. (in the new community center), King of Prussia, 610-265-4715 - WEBSITE: www.umssc.org. 21st Annual Upper Merion Senior Service Center. BAND PRACTICE & INSTRUCTION: Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. The UMSSC Band practices under the direction of professional musician, Ed Hickman. Open invitation to anyone age 55 or over interested in playing with a group (must become a member of the senior center). Stop in any Tuesday afternoon to listen or to join the band. BINGO: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Cash prizes! CANASTA: Wednesdays at 12:30. Coordinator: Lynn Boroch. Beginner players will be welcome for instruction by Lynn (Wednesday). Notify the office to coordinate. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: Second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:15 am to 12:45 pm. BOOK TALK: 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. Coordinator: Patricia Ackah. COMPUTER CLUB: Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 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: Mondays at 10:30 AM in the Lounge. Coordinators: Joan Shaw and Paul Buce. The group continues to meet. As usual there are more than enough topics to fill the hour and a half. The group has continued to grow, but there’s always enough room for one more. FUN & FITNESS (formerly Chair Exercise): Tuesdays at 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM and Thursdays from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. $3.00 per class. KNITTING & CROCHETING: Tuesdays at 1 PM. Coordinator: Patricia Ackah. Instruction provided. Hand-made items are for sale and all proceeds benefit the Center. MAHJONGG: Mondays at 9:30 AM. Coordinator: Lynne Boroch. All level players are welcome, even beginners! Come in and learn to play this very popular game. PINOCHLE LADIES AND GENTS: Tuesdays at 12:30 AM and Fridays at 9:30 AM in the Game Room. They welcome more players. QUILTING: Fourth Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Instructor: Ethel Hutchinson. All levels welcome! SINGA-LONG: Fridays at 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Coordinators: Theresa M. Smith and Dot Morio; Pianist: Ed Wenger. Come in and enjoy singing some old favorites together. TAI CHI: Wednesdays at 12:00-12:45 PM. Video Instruction good for beginners, intermediate or advanced. WEDNESDAY CARD PLAYERS: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. An informal, friendly gathering of members- some play cards some play bingo. Everyone has fun! YOGA: Mondays at 1:30 PM. Video Instruction good for beginners, intermediate or advanced.
WEST NORRITON SILVER CIRCLE
Silver Circle meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Golf Club from now until June. Dues are $5 a year, $2 monthly membership and $3 for guests. For information contact Florence Bruno at 267-226-0873.