Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

for events/ programs can be made online through the Adult Events Calendar or by calling the library.

Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twice monthly meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Free. Group meets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30to 9p.m. in the library’s Harrop Room. Led by Eric Parmer, offering local writers education, empowerment and constructive criticism. Writers ask questions about the writing process, read work out loud and receive/ offer input on material read. Writers wishing to have their work critiqued should submit to Eric before each meeting. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.

meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30p.m. Meet new people, exercise your brain, improve your spelling and vocabulary and have some fun. Feel free to bring your own Scrabble board and Official Scrabble Dictionary. Free and open to public. Registration not required.

Free weekly clinic for the public on Thursdays from 5-7p.m., except the second Thursday of the month. Rick Linn, LLC will provide information, counseling and advocacy in areas of law including family law, trusts and estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law and legal issues facing small businesses. Consultations provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Call for more information.

new weekly group on Saturdays from 12-1:30p.m. Group facilitated by John Argeseanu and open to ESL students and tutors and anyone in the community looking to improve/practice their English. Free and open to public. For more info, email johnargeseanu@gmail. com.

Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA Career- Link and the United Way Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walk-in appointments each Wednesday from 10:45a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.

September through December. Learn Microsoft Excel, Windows 10, Google Docs and other applications on selected Saturdays, September through December, at Phoenixville Public Library. IT Professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: Sept. 24(Excel Basic); Oct. 1 (Windows 10Overview*); Oct. 15(Linux Overview); Oct. 22(Excel Intermediate); Oct. 29(Google Docs Overview); Nov. 5(Mac OS X Overview*); Dec. 3(Excel Advanced). *Student must bring own laptop. Class time is 10a.m.to noon in the Library’s Community Education Room. Cost for each class is $5per person, payable at class time. Students should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work and may bring their own laptops. Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard and mouse are required. There is a limit of 12students per class, and reservations are required. Class descriptions and online registration are available on the Adult Events calendar. For more information, you may also call 610-9333013ext. 132.

Discussion on living options for seniors -- and how to share the information with Mom & Dad – on Monday,Sept. 19 at 7p.m. The panelists and their topics will be Linda Detwiler, LPN, Director of Home Care, Chestnut Knoll: “Home Care Options” -caregivers and non-medical home care; Lisa Benash, CSA, Director of Community Relations, Greenfield Senior Living: “Senior Living Options for Aging Parents” -- Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Residence, Personal Care Homes, Independent Living, CCRCs: differences and considerations; and Lynn Chialastri, RN, Director of Health and Wellness, Shannondell at Valley Forge: “When/How to Have the Talk with Aging Parents” -- behaviors and situations that may prompt discussion of a senior living facility; how to discuss moving and finances. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http://phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

Tuesday, Sept. 20at 7p.m. Join craft instructor Helen Burnley to make three cute cards for family and friends in preparation for Halloween. Cost is $10, payable in cash at the door. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http:// phoenixvillelibrary.org/ adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

A free workshop, “Conquer the SAT and ACT”, on Thursday, Sept. 22from 6:30to 7:45p.m. Andre Kiss of Critical Point Test Prep will be the presenter. This workshop will give high school students and parents a comprehensive outline of SAT and ACT preparation, which includes not only the psychology and physiology of successful test prep, but four useful strategies for both tests. Attendees will be given a diagnostic test to test their performance before learning the strategies, and a follow-up test to see what they’ve learned. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http:// phoenixvillelibrary.org/ adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

“Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter” will be presented by singer Dave DeLuca on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7p.m.. Who doesn’t love a Cole Porter tune? “I Get a Kick Out Of You”, “Night and Day”, “In The Still Of The Night”, “Too Darn Hot”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” - songs like these have stood the test of time to enter the popular repertoire as standards of the American songbook. Dave DeLuca’s musical tribute to Cole Porter brings to life this rare talent. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http://phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

On Tuesday, Oct. 4at 7p.m. Ethan Quirin of the Scharf Group, LLC will be the speaker. There are many options for individuals or married couples claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Making the best choices for your circumstances can make a significant difference in the amount of cumulative lifetime benefits you receive. This presentation will provide basic Social Security planning information you need to consider as you think about your retirement, and will address recent changes to Social Security resulting from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http:// phoenixvillelibrary.org/ adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

Class with Geraldine Guzman on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30to 8p.m. Attendees will make a necklace, bracelet or anklet with beads of all shapes and colors. The class is for all ages and all materials are provided. Cost is $1, payable in cash at the door. This event is open to the public. Space is limited, and reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at http://phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

Clinic on Friday, Oct. 7 from 9a.m. to noon. A Rite Aid pharmacist will provide flu shots, by prior registration only. Please bring insurance information. Medicare, Medicaid, and major private insurance accepted. Non-insured cash price is $28.99. Registration required on the Adult Events Calendar at http:// phoenixvillelibrary.org/ adults-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second Street, Schwenksville

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults. There is a charge per session. Join Adoja AmoahAggrey, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. E-mail questions to yoga. vaayu@gmail.com.

A new exhibit, “Smoke, Fire and Bravery-- A History of Phoenixville’s Fire Companies” is now open and runs through November at Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area, 204 Church St. Phoenixville. It features photographs, documents and artifacts including many from the collection of Phoenixville Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, that have never been seen by the general public. The exhibit is free. For more information, go to the HSPA web site, www.hspa-pa.org.

Sept. 18

“ReCreate” Your Connection to The Natural World, an interfaith “Circle of Miracles” Celebration of the “Autumn Equinox,” and a conversation which will lead to better understanding of our energy nature. Join the conversation from 3to 5 p.m,.Sunday, Sept. 18on the front wrap-around porch at 334E. Main St., Collegeville, PA 14926. (Next to the Verizon Building, Accurate Lock sign in front yard.) Space is limited. RSVP if possible to 610-937-2555. All are welcome! Please park on street. An offering basket will be passed. All proceeds will go to Circle of Miracles, New Britain, PA, a nondenominational interfaith church and ministry school. This event sponsored by “ReCreate LLC, Rev. Jet Dana officiating.

September 22-25 Carnival for a Cure:

us for the fourth annual Carnival for a Cure in Reeves Park, Between Main and Starr St. in Phoenixville, PA. The event runs on Thursday Sept. 22from 6to10 p.m., Friday Sept. 23from 6to 10p.m., Sunday Sept. 24 from 1-10p.m., and Sunday Sept. /25 from 1to 5p.m. The midway is provided by AEB Amusements out of Easton, PA. Wristbands and tickets are available for purchase at the event. Stage entertainment, raffles, vendors, food, games, rides, and fun can be found all weekend long. The event benefits the Get Well Gabby Foundation with a mission to help children diagnosed with cancer.

Sept. 25 Phoenixville Goes Gold 5K Run/WalkRace:

registration opens at 9a.m. Race starts at 10a.m. Packet pick-up and late registration on Saturday 9⁄24 from 5-7pm by the bandstand at Reeves Park. Pre-registered runners/walkers will receive a unisex t-shirt and goodie bag with items from our sponsors. Awards/prizes will be given to Top male/female, Top male/female in 10year age groups 9& under through 70& over,’bBest dressed GO GOLD Team, largest team award- Team with the largest registered participants (Pre-registration only); Fundraising award- Team/ Participant that raises the most money (Pre-registration only). Register at: http://getwellgabby. kintera.org/PhoenixvilleGoesGold5K2016

Sept. 24

Learn about What Phoenixville Can Do For You Saturday Sept. 24 from 11a.m. to 3p.m. on Church Street, between Jackson and Dean. Twentyplus Phoenixville non-profits and seven local businesses are coming together to make sure you knowwhat they can do for you. They will also provide free entertainment — Mike Kropp Children’s Music, The Ballon ManJack Hardisty and the Hytha Family Band.