Community calendar
Jan. 8
Meet the Artist opening reception: noon to 3 p.m. with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care, 120W. Fifth St., Boyertown. Julie Longacre art gallery opens Jan. 8to Jan. 31, 9a.m. to 6p.m. A multitalented published writer, artist and photographer, Longacre is comfortably proficient in any medium, watercolor, oil or acrylic. The majority of her work is realistic and subjective in nature, but her paintings encompass a variety of subjects, moods, and color forms. Masks are required while on-site.
Jan. 11 Free dementia support series — The Gift of Music:
6:30-7:30p.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Personal Care and Memory Care, 1152Ben Franklin Highway E. Free, three-part dementia support series presented by Lori Dierolf from Open Door Training and Development. Music can elicit emotions and memories that reconnect a person’s past and promote in-the-moment connections with caregivers and others with dementia. RSVPs appreciated. Call Sue
O. at 610-385-5137.
Jan. 18
Color with a Purpose: 2:30 to 3:30p.m. Adult coloring session led by Julie Longacre at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., Boyertown. $10 donation to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Space is limited; RSVP required. Call 610-473-8066. Admission is free. Masks are required while on-site.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Fit and Fabulous Wednesdays: 9a.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center. Exercise class for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall mobility while moving to music. Taught by a licensed physical therapist. Chairs provided. Exercises customized to fit ability. Free for members.
Birdsboro Senior Group:
meets the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5 Brooke Manor in Birdsboro. Doors open at 9a.m. Anyone age 55and older from the Birdsboro area welcome. Bingo on first Thursday and craft on third Thursday, both start at 9:30a.m. A home cooked meal is served at noon. Transportation is available if needed; call the church office at 610-5828167 to make arrangements.
BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Winter Bingo (Ages 3-12) Jan. 1-31: Find, read, do or eat these items to earn bingo! Pick up a sheet at the library or download and print from this link bit.ly/30RGijr.
Indoor StoryWalk at Boyertown Library: January book “Here Comes Jack Frost” by Kazuno Kohara will be set up in the children’s area. Pick up an activity kit at the desk to do at home.
Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon join in a game of Scrabble.
Anime Club (Adults 18+):
Tuesdays 4:30p.m. watch Anime.
Little Builders (Ages 3-5):
Jan. 10at 10:30a.m. Preschoolers listen to a story, build something from that story with Legos. Free building time too. Register at bit. ly/3EkW83K.
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive: Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointment required. Schedule online at giveapint.org or by calling 1-800-223-6667. Registration in lower level of library. The Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: Jan. 15from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Books available to purchase for all ages. Lower level of library.
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Yoga for Everyone: Jan. 11, 18, 25at 5:30p.m. Yoga with instructor from Tula Yoga Center in program room at library. Free and open to anyone age 10and older. No registration necessary. Bring a mat and towel.
What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid with Michal Oshman: Jan. 6at 7:30p.m. free in the library program room. Held in coordination with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. Books available for $12each. Event is geared toward people of ALL faiths. Call 610-4069431to register or stop by the circulation desk.
Movie Matinee: Jan. 7at 12:30 p.m. “Respect” follows rise of Aretha Franklin’s career. Run time 2 hours, 25 minutes. Rated PG-13for mature thematic content, strong language including racial epithets, violence, suggestive material, and smoking. Bring own snacks or drinks.
Literatour Berks Event:
Jan. 10at 7p.m. via Zoom. Discussion with Joyce Zonana, English language translator for author Tobie Nathan’s “A Land Like You.” Held in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. Register at www. readingjewishcommunity. org/home/literatour.
Baby Lapsits via Zoom:
Jan. 11, 18, 25at 9:30a.m. Story time ideal for infants to 18months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Laura Carson at lauracarson05@gmail.com by 5p.m. Monday for Zoom link.
Children’s Story Time via Zoom: Jan. 13, 20, 27at 10a.m. For kids of all ages. Miss Laura Kauffman will read a story. Craft available for curbside pickup following day. Email sxtchild@ berks.lib.pa.us by 5p.m. on Wednesday for Zoom link.
CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN
To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Center closed: Jan. 17. Individual Pool Tournament: Jan. 7at 10a.m.
BINGO Sponsored by Kim Vilaire Insurance Services, LLC: Jan. 7at 1p.m.
Bean Bag Baseball Tournament: Jan. 10at 10a.m.
Respite Care with Chestnut Knoll and Chestnut Knoll at Home: Jan. 10at 1 p.m.
Aqua Therapy with Dr. Mishock: Jan. 11at 1p.m.
“Tales Told in Winter” by Darius Puff, History Revisited: Jan. 12 at 12:45 p.m.
Drumming up Fitness: Tuesdays at 10:45a.m.
Zumba Gold: Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Chair Dancing: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Strong and Fit: Wednesdays at 10:30a.m.
Yoga: Tuesdays at 6p.m. on Zoom; Fridays 9:15a.m. at the Center
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 10:15a.m. on Zoom; Fridays 11:15a.m. at the Center
Pool Billiards/Shuffleboard: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9a.m. to 4p.m. Thursdays from 9to 11a.m.