580 delmont ave. warminster, pa 18974

580 DELMONT AVE.
Phone: 215-672-8380
WINTER 2013 Issue
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Fax: 215-672-4501 Email: [email protected]
9:00 AM -3:30 PM
NOTE: YOU CAN NOW LIKE BEN WILSON SENIOR CENTER ON FACEBOOK
BANQUET HALL RENTALS
The Center is available for wedding
receptions, fundraisers, and any other type
of celebration. Please call 215-672-8380 for
available dates and prices.
SAVE THE DATE
FUNDRAISERS
Bingo…Every Wednesday Night…6:30 pm
Doors Open at 4 pm
Used Shoe Collection
Trip, Mt Airy Casino…Thurs, Jan 31
Steak & Hoagie Promotion
Thur March – See Coupon Attached
BLOOD DRIVE 2-7 PM…………..Mon, Feb 4
TRIP – TAJ MAHAL….. Mon-Tues Feb 10-12
WINTER TEA AT WILSON……..Sun, Feb 17
SENIOR EXPO 2-5 PM ………Thurs, Mar 14
TRIP – Hunterdon Hills, NJ…Thurs, Mar 21
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
26 Week Lottery Tickets go on Sale in March
APRIL 13 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST
APRIL 26 – VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON
Future Trips
Sat, May 18
Fri, July 26
Sept 9-12
Watch bulletin board and Website for More
FREE TAX HELP
Free tax help is available thanks to AARP at
the Wilson Center every Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday thur April 12th. The State of PA
will do PA State returns every Wednesday. Call
the Center at 215-672-8380 for an appointment.
HOLIDAY CLOSING DATES
DECEMBER 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE
JANUARY 1, 2013 – NEW YEAR’S DAY
JANUARY 21ST – MARTIN LUTHUR
KING JR DAY
FEBRUARY 18TH – PRESIDENT’S DAY
MARCH 29TH – GOOD FRIDAY
BWSC MEMBER NEWS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 2ND TUESDAY AT 10 AM NOTE (Jan Mtg is on 15th)
ATTEND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE
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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Dear Friends,
Hope your holidays were great. We all
wish you a very happy and healthy New
Year. Please come out and enjoy our many
activities in 2013.
Carol Strack
Aid for Friends
Area Agency on Aging
A.A.R.P.
Better Business Bureau
Bucks Co. Transport
Elder Abuse
Food Stamps
Homeless Hotline
Legal Service
Military Affairs
P.A.C.E.
R.S.V.P.
S.A.G.E.
Senior Employment
Social Security
Tax/Rent Rebate
MANAGERS MUSINGS
In January we will begin to have a new look
at the Center. You will see a new paint job and
please wipe your feet before entering – new carpets!
I am looking for someone who knows how to patch
and spackle drywall. If you know of someone who
could donate their time to help the center, please let
me know. (P.S. it is not a big job.)
We are looking for a treadmill that works to
be donated to the Center. Do you have one that you
would give to us?
Are you a line dancer? We are in the process
of trying to find a teacher. If you know someone
who would be interested, have them give me a call.
Stay safe in the snow,
215-348-7505
215-348-0510
717-238-2277
215-985-9313
215-794-5554
800-243-3767
215-781-3300
800-810-4434
215-781-1111
215-345-3307
215-348-0510
215-340-1210
215-357 -2332
215-340-2020
800-772-1213
215-443-2990
BWSC MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Association is to promote the
social welfare of persons 55 years of age and older
by encouraging good fellowship and companionship
among its members through participation in outreach
social activities, community improvement projects,
and other non-profit activities conducive to the
physical, mental, and social well-being of its
members.
Wanda Kester
STEPPING DOWN
Dear Members,
It has been my great pleasure to run Wednesday
Night Bingo for the past 5/6 years. This August I
will be stepping down. We are in need of someone
to take over the reigns in order for our successful
Bingo pro- gram to continue for the benefit of the
Center. No experience necessary! I will be happy to
train my replacement and continue to help during the
transition period. There is a very well established
group of dedicated workers who run Bingo like a
well-oiled machine. Please contact Wanda or me as
soon as possible if you are interested or know
anyone who may be able to help. Thanks to all my
loyal Bingo volunteers for all your help. Without
you, this program would not be possible. I look
forward to playing bingo with all of you this
summer!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Our annual member Christmas party
on Dec 14 was a hugh success, mainly due to
volunteers
Norma
Peacock,
Maggie
Kosmahl, and Sue Ann Loughead. Please let
them know how much you enjoyed their
efforts. As coffee consumption increases due
to the cold weather please be patient w/the
kitchen crew as they are trying to meet your
requests as well as tend to their normal
duties. If you forgot to sign up of a meal, you
will need to go on the front desk wait list.
You may not receive the menued meal but
you will receive a lunch. I wish everyone a
very Happy Holiday and a safe and Healthy
New Year.
Amanda Gershanick
Claire Kreuter
NEED HELP PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILLS????
Contact the PA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at 1-866-857-7095
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CENTER
CHATTER
Now that winter is here, the Ben Wilson Senior Center has some exciting events lined up for you. Come out
and participate. Get your monies worth from your membership. We need your support to keep the center running.
Buxmont Stamp Club
Meets every 2 and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7
pm at the Wilson Activity Center. Trade - Buy –
Sell. We’ve been here since 2004. Come join us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Have some time on your hands? Have a talent you
want to share? Just a few hours a week to get out
and meet and greet, play cards, pool, WI bowling,
read, learn a new language, practice (or learn) your
dancing skills, have a hot meal.
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MONTHLY 50/50 DRAWINGS
Tickets are $1 and on sale daily
At the front desk.
Drawing on last Friday of each month.
Bingo
Every Wednesday Night
Doors open 4:00 PM
Games Start 6:30 PM
Kitchen serving from 5-6:30 PM and break time
Every Week a different entrée at nominal cost
Admission and four lap boards – only $10
Book of (4) Specials and Bonanza -- $2
Other specials available
50/50 chance sales increase Jackpot
Bring a Friend (new player) for free admittance
Wilson Billiard Pool
Game Schedule
W I vs Shannondell Tues, Jan 8 Away
W II vs Pennridge
Tues, Jan 15 Home
W I vs Skippack
Mon, Jan 21 Away
W II vs Britany Pointe Fri, Feb 15 Home
W I vs Skippack
Fri, Feb 15
Home
WII vs Pennridge
Tues, Feb 19 Away
Wilson I vs Wilson II Wed, Feb 27 In-House
W I vs Britany Pointe Fri, Mar 8
Away
W II vs Shannondell Fri, Mar 15 Home
W I vs Pennridge
Tues, Mar 19 Home
AARP 55 ALIVE – DRIVING CLASSES
This course is approved by the PA Dept of
Transportation. If you take this course you may be
eligible for a discount on your automobile insurance.
The cost of the course is $12.00 for AARP members
and $14.00 for non-members. CHECKS ONLY are
payable to AARP. Classes are scheduled for:
Refresher course: 1 day – January 18, 2013
Full course:
2 days – February 14 & 15, 2013
Refresher course: 1 day – March 15, 2013
Additional courses scheduled. Limited seating.
Registrations taken at front desk.
Steak and Hoagie Promotion
Attached find a coupon for a $1.00 off and more
importantly a $1.00 donation for each sandwich
purchased to benefit the BWAC from the Factory. If
you want, give the coupon to a family member and
pick up additional coupons at the front desk. The
promotion will run from January 2013 and extended
through March 31st. No limits. This is a win, win!
Support us and find the Factory’s new location at
the same time.
HOT OR COLD LUNCHEONS
Now You Know!
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) pays $3.89 a
meal and suggests a $2.50 contribution to be
reimbursed for your meal. Please sign up at BWSC
Dining Hall for meals by Wednesday for the
following week. Please call in to let us know if you
are unable to partake on any reserved meal so we
can utilize the food not being eaten.
Q) Why do I urinate (pee) so much at night time?
A) Gravity holds water in the lower part of your
body when you are up right. When you lie down and
the lower body (legs and other things) are level with
the kidney, it is then that the kidneys remove the
water because it is easier.
Thank you to Warminster Rotary Club for their donation to our BWAC Kitchen Fund.
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Oh, the wheels of the bus go round and round….
Our travelers have often found
The most interesting stops and sights abound.
During the winter months the wheels of OUR Travel
Club bus will go to…..
American Music Theater,
Sat, May 18
Lancaster, PA
Front center balcony seating for Broadway show –
Now and Forever at 3 pm; lunch at The Cracker
Barrel at noon.
Mt Airy Casino
Thurs – Jan 31
Don’t forget your ID, Slot or table play with a
$25 casino play and $10 food voucher makes
This a ‘real deal’.
Taj Mahal, AC, NJ
Sun-Tues Feb 10-12
Walk the boardwalk; spin the wheels at the slots;
Great dinner and breakfast. Help A.C. recoup.
Mt Haven Resort, Milford
Fri, July 26
Breakfast Buffet, Movie or Bingo, Open Bar,
Live Musical Entertainment, Dinner Buffet
Hunterdon Hill, NJ
Thurs-March 21
Funny comedy entitled Butterflies are Free and
a fantastic full course meal with a dessert buffet.
(Lotsa goodies)
Mystery Trip
Mon – Thurs, Sept 9 - 12
In the works!!!!!! Place is a mystery but you all
know Earl does his darnedest to outdo!
For more information and reservations call Earl
Baxter at 215-672-8380, press #1 for trips.
Additional trips are scheduled, check online or
flyers in the BWSC lobby.
We wish to welcome Florence Jacob as our new Travel
Office associate. She is quickly learning our system, and
is striving to help each of you. We wish her well.
We all thank Virginia Harrington for her years of service
and wish her well in her retirement.
NEWSLETTER STAFF
Wanda Kester
Mary Bell, Dolores Diamond, Adele Weremeychik,
Dave Amodei, Dan Shafer
Shop Rite Gift Cards are available for sale at the
front desk. Great for birthdays, etc.
GUESS WHO
will be 25?
The Ben Wilson
Center!
Watch for
celebration
Events.
We are looking for
old pictures or
history of the Center
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS
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Healthy Lifestyles
By Carolyn Horner
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is important
for a healthy immune system and strong bones. It is
unique from other essential vitamins because it can
be ingested; or made by our bodies if we get enough
sunshine. Hence, Vitamin D is often referred to as
the “Sunshine Vitamin.”
In our current society we all get a limited amount of
Vitamin D from sun exposure. It is suggested by
doctors that people under the age of 70 need 600 IU
per day. 800 IU is recommended for those over the
age of 70.
A good source of Vitamin D is fish. EAT MORE
FISH!! Fresh, frozen or canned fish are all great
sources of Vitamin D. Also fortified cereals and
dairy products are good; and they help us get the
proper intake each day.
Taking Vitamin D supplements to support your diet
is a wise idea. Vitamin D deficiency causes all sorts
of disease. Your doctor can check your level with a
simple blood test.
Eat more foods with vitamin D. Consult with your
doctor to find out if you are getting enough. This is
one simple way to keep you in better health through
these winter days. Don’t forget to get out and enjoy
the sunshine if the weather is nice enough!
Yours in good health, Carolyn
WEEKLY LOTTERY
Come March we will again begin selling
chances for the 26 Week Lottery drawn at
Wednesday night Bingo. Cost is $35 and
weekly prize is $25 PLUS attendance at our
Free Gala Dance Party in November when
the Grand Prizes of $50, $100 and (two)
$250’s are drawn. Your ticket is returned to
the container and you are eligible to win
each week as well as at the party. You do
not have to be present to win.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Breakfast Club meets every day at 9 am
Assorted cereals, pastries, juices, bagels, and more!
MON 9:00 AM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
10:00 AM AEROBICS*
NOON – LUNCH
12:30 PM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
1:00 PM YOGA
6:30 PM POKER*
TUE 9:00 AM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
9:30 AM GENEALOGY* SIGN UP
10:00 AM GENERAL MEETING
(WIN A PRIZE) 2ND OF THE MONTH
NOON – LUNCH
12:15 PM BRIDGE*
1:00 PM CROCHET/KNITTING
AND POOL PLAYERS
6:30 PM PINOCHLE
WED 9:00 AM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
9:30 AM PENNY BINGO
10:00 AM WOOD CARVING*
NOON – LUNCH
12:30 PM BEGINNERS BRIDGE
1:00 PM COMPUTER* POOL PLAYERS
AND NATIVITY KNITTERS
4:00 PM DOORS OPEN FOR BINGO
6:30 PM BINGO STARTS
THUR 9:00 AM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
9:30 AM PENNY BINGO – ART CLASS*
NOON – LUNCH
12:15 PM BRIDGE*
12:30 PM WII BOWLING
1:00 PM POOL PLAYERS
FRI
9:00 AM PINOCHLE – POOL PLAYERS
ZUMBA*
9:30 AM MAH JONGG*
11:30 BEGINNER LINE DANCING*
12:30 INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING*
NOON – LUNCH
1:00 PM POOL PLAYERS
*Donations accepted for the BWSC
$3.00 member $5.00 non member
Bring your used shoes and place in box in lobby.
We are able to forward them for funds.
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BENEFACTORS 2012
We gratefully acknowledge the following companies and persons for their generosity to the Ben Wilson
Community Center. Titheing takes many faces and we as a non-profit organization trying to help seniors,
rely on your generosity. Remember us when calculating your gift giving for 2013.
Gold
Platinum
Earl Baxter
C B Rich Ellis Inc
Greco Family Chiropractic
Howard Hubbard
Ivyland Boro
Claire Kreuter
Sue Ann Loughead
Adele Weremeychik
Abington Hospital
Acme
Brookside
Doylestown Hospital
Giant
Rilling’s Bakery
Shop Rite
Warminster Rotary Club
Jerry and Nancy Weslosky
Silver
Helen Davis
DELVAL Concrete
D Harris
Gloria Dei
Dan McPhillips
Reinard Ins.
SE Health System
WW Physical Therapy
Betty Wolgast
Anonymous
Hair Cuts
Trims and full cuts are skillfully performed by Janice
on the 4th Monday for the month from 9am until
noon. Look your best for less.
Membership Dues Drive
On the back page is a copy of our 2013 dues
form. Your 2013 dues must be paid by March 14
in order for you to vote in May or to run for
office. Mail in or drop off form and dues at the
front desk to receive your membership card on
the spot. Thank you.
Thanks From the Heart
Our Christmas craft show volunteer workers did a fantastic job in
planning, organizing, and working for this endeavor. They are Diane
Shiminsky, Lou Kreeb, Nancy Scary, Carol Strack, Claire Kreuter,
Betty Sim, Dolores Diamond, Joan Funk, Mary Bell, Peg Scullion,
Theresa Williams, Ann Zelonis, Tony DiMezza, Wanda Kester, Harry
Scullion, Jerry Weslosky, Dan Shafer, Dave Amodei and Dottie.
Supplies were donated by Amanda, Pat, Wanda, Acme, Shop Rite.
Coordinator – Pat Murphy
Be Careful What You Ask For!
BWC Pancake Breakfast
Our center will have a Pancake Breakfast on April 13
from 8 AM-11 AM. Bring the family as the Easter bunny
makes his appearance. You can have your picture taken
with him. Fun for everyone!
The tree outside our lobby had become too large and needed
trimming – and hurricane Sandy answered the call. It was no
‘rescue’. A new tree or planting is needed to replace the lost
tree. Can you help? See pix in lobby.
HEALTHY STEPS
FOR OLDER ADULTS
This is a free program to help us
prevent falls and to stay healthy.
Wanda is in negotiations to have them
join our Senior Expo in March. You
can also contact the Dept of Aging.
See Wanda for more information.
MIND – BODY – SOUL…….
AT THE BEN WILSON CENTER
Keep your mind sharp ---Try pinochle, pool, bridge, poker, computer, rummy
Keep your body active---Zumba. Aerobics, line dancing, bowling, walking
Keep your soul singing ---Yoga, genealogy, wood carving, art, mahjongg.
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