Journey`s Way Newsletter, December 2015

403 Rector Street Philadelphia, PA 19128 P 215.487.1750 ext. 2 www.journeysway.org
Speci4al Events and Programs DECEMBER 2015 & More!
HANUKAH, THE FESTIVAL
OF LIGHTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
11:00AM
Learn the origins of Hanukah, spin
the dreidel, and enjoy the music
old and new! Guest speaker is
Rebecca Jarosh, religious school
principal, Mishkan Shalom.
HOMEMADE LATKES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Have some homemade Latkes, a
potato pancake in honor of
Hanukah! Thank you to guest chef,
Bruce Zirkel. Cost: $3 for 2 latkes
Must pay and register in advance
no later than Monday,
Dec. 7 by noon.
HOLIDAY SING
THE DOCTOR’S
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1 PM
Enjoy our guest
performers and local
talent! Join in to make
the season bright!
THE MEANING
OF CHRISTMAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 11 AM
Father Paul from St. Aban’s will
explore the challenges
and joys of celebrating
Christmas in these
times.
HOME DELIVERED HOLIDAY
CHEER!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
Morning - Early Afternoon
Manayunk Meals, a Coalition of
Manayunk Restaurants with help
from Journey’s Way and North
Light, is delighted to provide home
delivered holiday meals to 700 of
our neighbors who are mainly
homebound and/or disabled. We are
looking for eligible folks who
would enjoy this dinner and
volunteers to pack and deliver
them. To get a meal, refer someone
for a meal, or volunteer to help us
pack, contact Misa at JW,
215.487.1750, x 1206. To volunteer
to drive and help deliver the meals,
contact North Light at
215.483.4800.
Kindly RSVP for MEALS by:
Friday, Dec 11 no later than
5:00pm
JACKS
FIRE HOUSE
MONDAY
DECEMBER 21
2 SEATINGS
11:30AM & 1:00PM
Enjoy a delicious holiday meal
donated by Jack’s Fire House
featuring turkey with all the
trimmings. Entertainment will be
provided by our talented members
and neighbors! Kindly RSVP for
MEALS by: Friday, Dec 16 no
later than 5:00pm.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
MENU
Carved Turkey Ham w/
Pineapple Glaze ● Candied
Mashed Sweet Potatoes ● Green
Bean Almandine ● Dinner Roll ●
Cheese Cake w/ Cherry Topping
COLD
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese on
Wheat Bread ● Cole Slaw ●
Pineapple
Lunch reservation must be made
no later than Friday,
Dec. 18th by noon.
NEW YEARS CELEBRATION
DINNER & SHOW
WEDNESDAY ● DECEMBER 30
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Enjoy a Special Catered Meal
prepared by T’Dori Restaurant
following a live Show and
performance by Susan Cantone!
MENU
Chicken Cacciatore
w/ Penne Alla Rose
● Meatballs ● Caesar Salad ●
Dinner Roll ● Assorted Dessert Tray
Cost: $15 per person
Must pay and register in advance no
later than Wednesday,
Dec. 23 by noon. Contact Estavia
Jefferson 215.487.1750 x 1102
Black/Gold & Silver Affair
CALENDAR of EVENTS for DECEMBER 2015
Ongoing Programs and Special Events
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:30-5 Fitness Ctr.
8:30-5 Play Pool, Ping-Pong
8:30-5 Tech Lab Open
9:00 Café/ Breakfast
9:30 Stretch/Strength
10:30 Enhance Fitness
at Pensdale
10:45 Meditation
11:00 Music Lessons
11:30 Yoga
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Classic Tones
8:30-5 Fitness Ctr.
8:30-5 Play Pool, Ping
Pong
8:30-5 Open Tech Lab
9 :00 Café/Breakfast
9 :00 Walking Group
10:00 Beading
11:00 Sent. Chorus
Rehearsal (1st Tues.)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Tai Chi
1:00 Next Chapter
8:30-5 Fitness Ctr.
8:30-5 Pool, Ping Pong
8:30-5 Tech Lab Open
9 :00 Café/Breakfast
9 :00 Knit & Crochet
9:15 Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:00 Line Dancing
10:30 Men’s Group
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Bingo
8:30-5 Fitness Ctr.
8:30-5 Pool, Ping Pong
8:30-5 Tech Lab Open
9 :00 Café/Breakfast
9 :00 Walking Group
10:00 Weaving
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Bingo
1:00 Tai Chi
1-2:30 Computer Lab
or Tutoring - By appt.
8:30-5 Fitness Ctr.
8:30-5 Open Tech Lab
8:30-5 Pool, Ping Pong
9 :00 Café/Breakfast
9:30 S-Sneakers Classic
10:45 News & Views
11:00 Enhance Fitness
11:30 Ukulele
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Painting & More
1:00 Pinochle / Bridge
1
2
3 9:30 “Ask The Nurse” 4
9:00 - 2:00pm Cro-Knit
Stitches Holiday Sale
10:00 APPRISE
(Appointments Only)
11:15 Best Story Telling
Workshop
6 - 7:00 Tap Dance
7
8
9
10 9-10:00 Special
10:30 Reading Buddies
3 - 4:00 Self Defense
9:30 Advisory Council
11:00 Hanukkah
Presentation
11:15 Nutrition Education
Topic: Case Study & Good
Nutrition w/Eileen Chopnick
Breakfast Potatoes Latkes $3
11:15 Best Day Story Telling
Workshop
6 - 7:00 Tap Dance
14
15
16
17 9:30 “Ask The Nurse” 18 11:45 Recorder &
10:30 Reading Buddies
3 - 4:00 Self Defense
Hunterdon Hills Trip
1:00 Financial Committee
Meeting
10:45 Give A Gift Exchange Ukele Student Recital
11:15 Best Day Story Telling
6:00 Evening BINGO
Workshop
Doors Open @ 5:30
21
22
23 Holiday Meal
24
10:30 Reading Buddies
(On Break)
3 - 4:00 Self Defense
JACKS FIRE HOUSE
2 SEATINGS
11:30AM & 1:00PM
28
10:30 Reading Buddies
(On Break)
3 - 4:00 Self Defense
Carved Turkey Ham w/
11:00 Father Paul,
Pineapple Glaze ●
St. Alban’s
Candied Mashed Sweet
The Meaning of Potatoes ● Green Bean
Almandine ● Dinner Roll ●
Christmas
Cheese Cake w/ Cherry
Topping Cold Meal:
Roast Beef Sandwich
29
30 NEW YEARS - 4:30 - 7 31
Dinner & Show - COST $15
Chicken Cacciatore w/
Penne Alla Rose ●
Meatballs ● Caesar Salad
● Assorted Dessert Tray
11
1:00 Holiday Sing
The Doctor’s’
Chamber Orchestra
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DATED MATERIAL: DECEMBER 2015
BEST DEAL IN TOWN!
Betty the Caterer is now preparing lunches for Journey’s Way. By all reports, the lunches really are “new and
improved.” Try a lunch, and let us know what you think! In order to be guaranteed a meal, just reserve at least two
working days in advance, by NOON! If you need to cancel, just call us as soon as you can. Our answering machine
is on 24/7. We encourage everyone to reserve because if you’re on the waiting list, there is no guarantee you’ll get a
lunch. Don’t miss out! We look forward to dining with you! Just call 215-487-1750. ext 1101.
PAPER ART WORKSHOP
MONDAYS● 1-2:00PM
JANUARY 4, 11, 25 &
WEDNESDAY ● JANUARY 20
A simple substance like paper can
easily be coaxed to make wonderful,
interesting art! In this four session
series you will make paper and
design mold templates to create flat
and sculptural objects. You can
incorporate collage if you wish.
You can make practical items like
greeting cards or art display. There
will be one hour of instruction and
open studio during the week.
COST: $3 PER SESSION
(Includes Supplies)
For more information contact
Estavia at 215.487.1750 x1102.
THANK YOU to all our members, friends, and family for your
ongoing support of the Center at Journey’s Way. We invite you to
renew your membership for 2016!
MEMBERSHIP 2016
Member level: No charge. Just complete the registration forms for Journey’s
Way and enjoy the many programs and services we offer.
Pay our regular low fees.
Bronze Membership: $25 a year for individuals $45 for couples.
Entitles you to use the fitness center for $1 a day, to class trip discounts,
and to a discounted tickets to the annual Interact Auction. You will also
receive $2 JW Bucks to use at Journey’s Way as you wish.
Silver Membership: $50 a year for individuals $90 for couples.
Entitles you to everything in the Bronze level, plus free use of the fitness
center. You will get a $5 JW Bucks instead of $3 to use at Journey’s
Way as you wish, and a $5 gift card.
Gold Membership: $65 a year for individuals $120 for couples.
Entitles you to everything in the Silver level, plus you will be the first to
get any special tickets. You will get $10 JW Bucks to use at Journeys
Way to use at Journeys Way as you wish. The gift card will be $10 and
you will also get one free class a month (limitations apply).
Lifetime Membership: $500 for an individuals $950 for couples.
Entitles you to everything in the Gold level, plus four free meals a
month, and four free CCT rides a month & a $25 gift card.
Everyone who becomes a paid member by February 28 will be
entered in a free raffle for a special prize!