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

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

penne primavera, chicken francaise, sliced shoulder filet with demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, bread, beverage, and assorted mini desserts. Tickets for the buffet dinner and show are $60 per person. Advance dinner tickets are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ruth Hood, program director, Meals on Wheels, at 610-326-1610 ext. 336 or rhood@fsmontco.org or visit www.fsmontco.org/events. Tickets may be purchased weekdays between 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Family Services’ Pottstown Office, 1976 East High Street, Pottstown. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

SOUP SALE

Saturday, Oct. 28: The Norriton Presbyterian Church, corner of Germantown Pike and Trooper Road in Fairview Village, will hold its annual soup sale featuring assorted homemade soups at $7per quart. Take out only. 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. SAFETY ISSUES SERIES: Tuesday, Oct. 24, Oct. 31. Be aware of the numerous safety issues targeting seniors. Danielle Charry, from the Lincoln Center, will be at Montco SAAC at 10:30 am, with details on how to stay safe! TAI CHI: Wednesday, Oct. 18. Tai Chi is a gentle, slow-moving exercise that enables you to counter the effects of aging and injuries, as well as improve your general health. The relaxed energetic feeling you get from Tai Chi is the perfect remedy for stress, lower back pain, arthritis and asthma. Come out and try Tai Chi for yourself at 10:30 am, at Montco SAAC, 536 George Street, Norristown. Our instructor is Darrel Bryant, who hails from Ho’s Academy in Harleysville, who has been teaching Tai Chi for over 15 years. FIRE SAFETY: Tuesday, October 17 Come out and learn about Fire Safety at Montco SAAC at 12:30 pm. Learn how to protect yourself and your family! MEET JOSE GRAJALES FROM CIGNA HEALTH SPRING: Thursday,

MONTCO BARKS BACK AGAINST CANCER

Saturday, Nov. 4: The American Cancer Society invites dogs and their human families to an exciting new event, Montgomery County Barks Back Against Cancer, in dog-friendly Heuser Park. Spending a fall day with your pup in a beautiful park is one of life’s simple pleasures, and at Barks Back, the experience is enhanced with some extras: a onemile walk, a doggy costume contest and other games, and a goody bag for each participating pooch. There will also be food trucks for humans, as well as vendor tables and dog-themed raffle packages. The event’s $25-per-dog registration fee benefits the American Cancer Society. Our doggy mile stroll will begin at 11:30 a.m. Easily accessible and only a couple miles from the King of Prussia Mall, Heuser Park (694 W. Beidler Road) has a playground in addition to a walking path, making it a great place for a family outing. To register for the event, visit the website at www.main.acsevents.org/ mcbb. Then, feel free to email (brittany.macleod@ cancer.org) or text (774571-0868) a picture of your October 19 Meet Jose Grajales, from Cigna Health Spring, at Montco SAAC at 12:30 pm. Jose will help current members of Cigna learn how to better communicate with the company as well as questions about coverage and getting the most out of your benefits. LIFELINE: Tuesday, October 24. Can you use a lifeline? If you’ve fallen, or run into an emergency, a lifeline can be available with this service! Find out how it works and available options at Montco SAAC at 12:30pm. Information: 610-275-1960. SUZANNE BOTZUM: Tuesday, October 25. Come out and meet Suzanne Botzum, at Montco SAAC, 536 George Street, Norristown, at 10:30 am. Suzanne will be doing blood pressure checks—important numbers you should pay attention to! 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 pooch to Brittany MacLeod, and she will add it to the event Facebook page (www. facebook.com/montcobarksback), making your dog a Barks Back “spokespup.”

MARKET DAY CRAFT AND PIE SALE

Saturday, Nov. 4: Join Christ Lutheran ChurchKulpsville for their Market Day Craft and Pie Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just in time to purchase your holiday gifts and buy a pie or two for the holiday meal. All types of handmade items and art will be sold by local artists. Admission is free. The event will also include a whole pie sale, raffle baskets, and refreshments for purchase. Raffle basket proceeds will exclusively benefit The Gift of Life Donor Program. Market Day is hosted by the Social Ministry Team of Christ Lutheran Church and will benefit various missions and outreaches, both globally and locally. The event will be held inside in Weaver Hall at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Mainland Rd, Harleysville. For more information visit http:// www.marketdayclc.wixsite. com/2016. 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

HALLOWEEN STORYTIME

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Storytime – 10:30 am at the Montgomery County/ Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, www.mc-npl.org. Dress in costume for a fun Halloween storytime and parade through the library. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Drop in. 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. For an appointment, please contact the Natalini family at 610-279-8699, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code Natalini or download the Blood Donor app.

ONGOING KID’S MOVIE CLUB

Third Saturdays of the month: The Centre Theater will launch the new Kid’s Movie Club on the first floor in a newly renovated space that holds 40 movie-goers. On the third Saturday of every month beginning at 10:30 a.m. children of all ages are invited to the theater to see a special selection free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Centre Theater is located at 208 DeKalb St. in Norristown. There is free parking on the street and a parking garage less than a hundred yards away from the theater. Movies are free and you can bring your own snacks. Water and juice will be available for purchase. For more information and to reserve your seats please send an email to centretheater@ gmail.com.