Calendar

Curtain Calls – “The Queen’s Mirror”: Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy this interactive comedy where Queen Dandelion learns a valuable lesson about inner beauty. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate and act out roles to help tell the story. This program is recommended preschool to sixth grade. Register at southamptonfreelibrary.org.

Curtain Calls: Scenes from Classical Comedies: Nov. 3 at noon. Curtain Call Theatre Co. will present scenes from classical comedies. Enjoy highlights from Anton Chekhov’s “Marriage Proposal” and Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” as well as other classic plays.

Jeopardy!: Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Try your luck and match wits with your friends and neighbors. Register online at southamptonfreelibrary.org.

Read to Lucy the Bulldog: Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of the library’s and read to a new four-legged friend. This program is all ages and walk-in.

Family Game Night: Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Come explore the library’s board game collection and learn new board games.

Story Stroll at Tamanend Park Craft Fair: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will be at Tamanend Park with a Story Stroll set up for all ages to enjoy. Follow the pages of the story “Dog’s Colorful Day” by Emma Dodd. MagicComedy: Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Join the Magical Gustafsons as they open with an up-tempo version of the Ringling Brothers Grand Entry while producing colored silk banners and streamers. They will follow this with many tricks and audience participation routines. Register online at southamptonfreelibrary. org.

ABC Story Hour: Tuesdays, Nov. 13 to Dec. 17, and Fridays, Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Continue to learn the “ABCs” at this story hour. Children will learn about a new letter each week. Come listen to stories, create crafts, sing songs and play with educational toys. This program is for ages birth and up and walk-in.

Teen Board Game Club at Starbucks: Nov. 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. Come socialize and play board games at Starbucks, 707 Street Road, Southampton. Walk-ins welcome.

Evening Book Club: Nov. 13 at 6:45 p.m. This month’s selection is “Ginny Moon” by Benjamin Ludwig.

Board Games for Grownups at Moss Mill Brewery: Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. The library will host Board Games for Grownups at Moss Mill Brewing Co., 109 Pike Circle, Unit D, Huntingdon Valley. Come play board games and enjoy some craft beer. The library will bring board games, but attendees are welcome to bring their own to share as well. There will be a Lover Letter Tournament with prizes from the library. All ages welcome.

Block Party: Nov. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages are invited to play with blocks and toys at this walk-in program.

Tails Reading Program with the Women’s Animal Center: Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Come help socialize a friendly, adoptable shelter animal by reading to them. While waiting for your turn to read, explore the library and make treats for the shelter animals. This is a walk-in program. The library will be collecting donations of new and used sheets and towels, animal toys and animal food (both canned and dry) and monetary donations for the center throughout the month of November.

Weekend Walks Delaware Canal Towpath: Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. The library will host a walk along the Delaware Canal Towpath to the Revolutionary War Graves. Either meet at the library parking lot at 9:30 a.m. or at Washington Crossing Historical Park, Thompson-Neely House section, 1635 River Road, New Hope, in the parking lot area.

Music and Motion with Ms. Nancy: Nov. 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Ages birth and up are invited to sing, dance and move with Ms. Nancy, a professional music teacher experienced in parentchild music programs. This is a walk-in program until full.

Read to Olivia: Nov. 20 from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of the library’s and read to a new four-legged friend. This program is all ages and walk-in.

Teen Board Game Club: Tuesdays, Nov. 20 and 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. Come socialize and play board games. Walk-ins welcome. Treasure Hunt Escape Room: Nov. 24 at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. and 2 and 3 p.m. This escape room is intended for elementaryage children. Registration is limited to 10 children. Each child must have a parent or guardian in the room with them. The parent or guardian does not need to register and may accompany multiple children. Register online at southamptonfreelibrary.org.

Upper Moreland Free Public Library

Information: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library is located at 109 Park Ave., Willow Grove, across from the Willow Grove Shopping Center. For more information about library programs and services, call 215-659-0741 or visituppermorelandlibrary.org.

Medicare Counseling Sessions: Upper Moreland Free Public Library has teamed up with RSVP of Montgomery County to offer Medicare counseling sessions for seniors with questions about their coverage. On select Mondays, the library will host a specially trained volunteer from RSVP’s Apprise program who can answer questions in an objective, easy-to-understand manner. Anyone who needs more information about their coverage, from those just becoming eligible to those who are having problems with their plans, can get answers to help them make informed decisions about the next step. To schedule an appointment, call 215-659-0741. This program is free and open to all participants.

Lego Club: Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids 5 to 8 try their hand at building or creative challenges. Toddler Story Times: Children 18 to 36 months can enjoy stories, songs and activities at either of our Toddler Story Times on Tuesdays at 10 or 11 a.m. Little People/Big People: Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Stories and songs for toddlers and preschoolers.

Stories & Science: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Children 24 to 36 months explore simple science concepts like sound, color & magnetism with toddler-friendly stories followed by a simple science experiment at Stories & Science.

ESL Discussion Group: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library invites all English as a Second Language learners to a twicemonthly ESL discussion group. On the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., library staff will lead an informal discussion paired with exercises for participants to practice English conversation, increase their fluency and meet other English language learners. This program is free and open to the public. Participants need not be a resident to attend the discussion.

Evening Book Discussion: The Upper Moreland Public Library holds monthly book discussion meeting for anyone who wants thoughtful discussion with great people. The Evening Book Discussion Group meets the fourth or last Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:15 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

Babies and Books: Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Caregivers and infants grow and learn together.

Kidz Rock!: Thursdays from 11:30 to noon. Our all-ages music and movement storytime. Daytime Book Discussion Group: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library is pleased to announce that the Daytime Book Discussion Group will continue meeting in the Library Community Room from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. This event is free and open to the public. Please contact the library for assistance in ordering a copy of the book. Young Artists: On Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., school-age children will experience different art mediums each week through a self-directed activity that will allow them to explore & develop their creative thinking at Young Artists.

Third Thursday Theater: The Third Thursday Theater film series takes place on the third Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. for viewings of contemporary award-nominated and award-winning movies. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Visit our website at www.uppermorelandlibrary.org for film titles.

Writers’ Group: Held on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All writers — amateurs, professionals, scribblers or typists — are invited to join this new group for thoughtful discussions of the writing process and craft, exercises and prompts to generate ideas, and critique workshops of the groups’ writing. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Sunday Cinema: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library’s Sunday Cinema film series continues on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Sunday Cinema gives adults the opportunity to watch outstanding foreign and independent films, followed with a discussion led by Dr. Maurizio Giammarco. No registration is required for this event.

Community

The Millbrook Historical Society: The Amy B. Yerks Museum and Archives, freshly renovated, is open every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at the Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro. Walk-ins welcomed. Information: 215957-1877; millbrooksociety@ gmail.com; millbrooksociety.org. Outreach Office Hours: State Rep. Thomas Murt, R-152, will hold special outreach office hours in Huntingdon Valley and Upper Dublin. On the third Thursday of each month, Murt and a member of his staff will be at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, from 10 to 11 a.m. Also on the third Thursday of the month, Murt and a member of his staff will be at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 805 Loch Alsh Ave. in Fort Washington, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Health

Bereavement Support Group: William R. May Funeral Home sponsors a bereavement support group for friends and families that meets on alternate Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Ave., Glenside. There is no fee to attend. Nov. 6: Help for the holidays. Nov. 20: Hope. Dec. 4: Continuing bonds. The group is facilitated by Deborah K. Gawthrop, M.S., G.M.S., a certified grief management specialist. For more information, call 215-6248190 or email dgawthropcnlt@ verizon.net.

Unheard Angels: This support group is being held for women who have experienced or are currently struggling with infertility, miscarriage, adoption and fostering issues. The group meets every other Monday evening (the first and third Monday of each month) at 7 p.m. at Lehman Memorial Church, 300 S. York Road, Hatboro, in Room 308. Call 215-764-w for more information.

Support Group for Parents of Autistic Children: A series of support meetings for parents of children with autism have been scheduled throughout the fall and winter. Parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum disorder are invited to the meetings, which will take place at the Speech-Language Institute of Salus University, to share their experiences. There will be a new topic covered each week and snacks and refreshments will be provided to the group. Those interested in joining the group can contact the Speech-Language Institute for more information at salusuhealth.com/Speech-Language-Institute/Contact-Us/ Join-a-Support-Group.aspx. Stuttering Support Group: A series of support meetings for people who stutter, their family and friends and those who wish to learn more about stuttering have been scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the SpeechLanguage Institute (SLI) of Salus University, 8380 Old York Road, Suite 2100, Elkins Park. As a chapter member of the National Stuttering Association, SLI provides a safe environment for individuals to share their personal experiences and techniques. Various topics will be covered each week as well as a chance for group discussion. The sessions are led and facilitated by clinical educator Shelley Slot, MS, CCCSLP and two speech-language pathology students Rachael Borman ’18 and Julia Kessel ’18. Their mission in creating the group is let those who stutter know that they are not alone. For information on joining the group and upcoming meeting dates, contact the Speech-Language Institute at 215-780-3150 or SLInstitute@salus.edu or visit salusuhealth.com/SpeechLanguage-Institute/Contact-Us/ Join-a-Support-Group.aspx. Bereavement Support Group: A free bereavement support group for friends and family will be held on alternative Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist, Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Aven., Glenside. Sponsored by: William R. May Funeral Home Inc. Facilitated by Deborah K. Gawthrop, a certified grief management specialist. For information, call 215-6248190 or email dgawthropcnlt@ verizon.net.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7809 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Groups provide education, emotional support and opportunities to share and problem solve with others caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s, dementia or related disorders. Learn more about these conditions and find helpful resources. Be with others who understand and share similar challenges. Free. Registration not required though RSVPs are welcome. Participants can attend whenever they are able. For more information, contact 215-964-7684.

Free YMCA Membership: The Hatboro YMCA, 440 S. York Road, is offering free one-year memberships to area seventhgraders. This membership will provide fun and fitness opportunities. To get involved, seventhgraders just need to bring proof of their class status — a student ID card, class roster, class schedule or report card. They also need to bring a parent or guardian with them when they sign up. For more information, call the Y at 215-674-4545.

Tai Chi: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, offers tai chi Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Lauren Steele at 215-657-0830 or lsteele@ pennypacktrust.org.

Yoga: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, offers light-to-moderate yoga on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 9:15 a.m. and advanced level yoga on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lori Voltmer at 215-2648653 or loreli4@comcast.net. Nicotine Anonymous Meeting: Free quit smoking 12-Step program meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Library, 654 N. Easton Road, Glenside, in support of people working to recover from nicotine addiction. All are welcome. Info: nicotineanonymous.org.

CHADD: Elkins Park Area CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) will hold the following at Einstein at Elkins Medical Center. For more information on CHADD or ADHD, call Claire Noyes at 215-779-6656 or www.chadd.net/249. Parent Support Group: First Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Adult Support Group: Third Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Gilda’s: Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, will hold the following:

Kid Support Group: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Program is for children 4 to 12 who have cancer in their lives.

Become a Member: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

Living with Cancer Support Group: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Living With Loss: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Family & Friends Support Group: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Life After the Death of a Spouse Networking: First Tuesday on the month.

Life After the Death of a Parent Networking: Second Wednesday.

Healthy Eating Support Group: Mondays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Metastatic Cancer Support Group: Last Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. Call to register.

Health Living Support Group: Fourth Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Blue Sage Restaurant on Second Street Pike. Wellness Group Meetings: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Gilda’s Railway & Ice Cream: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Members from the Bristol Railroad Society will run G-scale trains on an outdoor track. Information: 215-441-3290 or www. gildasclubdelval.org. Montessori: The Montessori School offers beginners classes in TaiJi and Qigong Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tai Chi will help you develop better balance, more flexibility and coordination. Your breath will become deeper and more even. You’ll learn how to find and release your body’s tensions. Your everyday movements will become more efficient and you will feel better and have more energy to face the day. The school is located at 1710 Jarrettown Road, Dresher. To register or for more information, call 215-572-9189. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7809 Old York Road, Elkins Park. The group will help provide emotional, educational and social support. The group also helps caregivers develop problem-solving strategies, maintaining their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia. Free. For more information, contact 215-964-7684.

Meetings

Live & Learn Meetings: Glenside United Church of Christ will host Live & Learn meetings every first and third Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the church library, 2160 Wharton Road, Glenside. The meetings will include lunch, a TED talk and lively discussion. Bring a bag lunch, and drinks will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the church at 215-8871819 or visit glensideucc.org. Glenside Kiwanis: Glenside Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the North Hill VFW Post 2519 Jenkintown, Road, Glenside. For more information, call 215-758-9839 or email GlensideKiwanis@aol.com. Chess: Join the chess club at KleinLife: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel (z’’l) And Alma Elias Center. Active adults, 60-years and older, who are interested in learning how or want to play chess against a competitive rival are invited to join the chess club at the KleinLife: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel (z’’l) And Alma Elias Center, 7763 Old York Road in Elkins Park on Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon. The chess club is free to the public. Anyone interested in joining the chess club at the KleinLife: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel (z’’l) And Alma Elias Center, may contact Dayna Glantz, program director, at 215-635-5244 or email dglantz@kleinlife.org. Membership information also is available.

Bucks Mont Art League: The Bucks Mont Art League meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ben Wilson Senior Center, 580 Delmont Ave., Warminster. Speakers, members’ shows and exhibits are available to members. Guests welcome.

Affinity Toastmasters of Hatboro: The Affinity Toastmasters of Hatboro meet the first and third Thursday of the month from noon to p.m. at Upper Moreland Library, 109 Park Ave. Willow Grove. Public speaking made fun. Visitors welcome.

Religious Listings

Adult Sunday School: New Life Community Church, 2680 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, welcomes the community to Adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Worship service will be 10:30 a.m. Children’s worship and nursery is provided. Information: 215-947-1880. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Events: The following events will be held at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. For more information, call 215887-8700 or visit kenesethisrael.org.

Shabbat Lalev: Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. “Shabbat For the Heart,” this Shabbat we pray in the round giving us the opportunity to hear each other’s voices, sing along, sensing each other’s heart and spirit.

IQ Zoo: Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. This talk presented by Marilyn Wittenstein will be about a couple who studied under Skinner and started a zoo in Arkansas where they trained animals. Raccoons played basketball, and a chicken played the piano. Wittenstein also will talk about animals as spies from the 1200s to present times. Cost: $10 per class if not an adult ed member. Adult Book Discussion Group: Oct. 30 at 12:30 p.m. “The Last Watchmen of Old Cario” by Michael David Lukas. The only requirement to join this group is to have read the book. Free and open to the public.