Surrey February 2015 Newsletter
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Surrey February 2015 Newsletter
February 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Stay Connected with Surrey Barbara’s Blog 2 Stocking a Heart-Healthy Pantry Healthy Living Workshop Penn Memory Program Geriatric Care Management Surrey Shops 3 Devon Calendar 4 Broomall Calendar 5 Havertown Calendar 6 Media Calendar 7 In Search of Tax Deductions Get Ready for the Gala Member Donations 8 Surrey Players Pen Pal Project With the winter weather upon us it is easy to decide not to leave the comfort of our homes. It is cold and dreary outside, but by staying home we isolate ourselves. Scientific studies show there are many reasons to continue to enjoy friendships and activities year round. A National Institute of Health study showed that adults who are more socially connected are healthier and live longer than their more isolated peers. Many studies provide evidence that social ties influence positive behaviors such as exercise, eating healthy meals and adherence to medical regimes. Reduced blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormones are among the benefits resulting from this. Social support benefits mental health as well by reducing the impact of stress and fostering a sense of meaning and purpose in life. Social connections also give us pleasure. A study by Harvard University showed that people who have satisfying relationships have been shown to be happier while having fewer social ties is associated with depression, cognitive decline and premature death. Scientists are investigating the biological and behavioral factors that account for the health benefits of connecting with others but we don’t have to wait for the results to know that we feel better and happier when we have spent time with others. Social interactions help keep our brains active but it’s most effective when coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet and physical activity. Take advantage of your local Surrey center this winter to spend time with others, enjoy a healthy lunch and reap the benefits of friendships. If transportation is a problem, please contact the Surrey site closest to you. Sources: National Center for Biotechnology Information/US National Library of Medicine, a branch of the National Institute of Health; Health.Harvard.edu Hospital Visits Surrey’s Home Services Department regularly visits our members and friends who are hospitalized or are in a rehabilitation facility. Please let us know if you or another Surrey member are hospitalized by calling Kim at 610-647-9840. Surrey is always there for you! Winter Weather Advisory United Way Donor # 614 Barbara’s Blog Stay Connected With Surrey This Winter Pay it Forward in February with Random Acts of Kindness February 9 - 15 we celebrate a truly great tradition: Random Acts of Kindness week. A random act of kindness is a selfless act one person does to assist, cheer or surprise another person. These acts can be large or small, expensive or cost-free. Over the past few years, I have heard Surrey staff and members talk about some of their random acts of kindess. One staff member checks parking meters when walking through town and puts quarters in the meters about to expire. Another dropped a “why we love you” basket at a friend’s house who was feeling down. Surrey members in Media chose to make cupcakes for the police as a surprise. The commonality in every Random Act of Kindness is that one small, thoughtful gesture can make someone’s day. “Paying it forward” is a term often used in this situation. This concept began in 2000 in the movie Pay It Forward. “Paying it forward” is a third-party beneficiary concept that involves doing something good for someone in response to a good deed done on your behalf or a gift you received. One of the most important things that people should remember about this concept is that it should be done with a selfless spirit. This means that one person helps another without hoping for repayment or good deeds in return.” Wisegeek.org Each of us has different gifts we can use to pay it forward. Maybe someone picks up your paper from your drive and brings it to your door each day so you don’t have to walk. To pay it forward you could call someone who is home bound or in a nursing home. It does not matter how well you know them, just let them know you are thinking about them. Each week I see the Surrey crochet group here in Devon and know that the knitting group in Havertown is also working away. Often they are making articles to give away to needy groups in the five county area. Do you have a hobby that could benefit someone else? During the month of February, every Surrey location will have a bulletin board set up for people to post ideas of Random Acts of Kindness, or to share an Act someone did for them. I encourage you to visit, or call a center, to add your suggestions. Barbara Fentress President & CEO In bad weather, Surrey sites will follow school closing policies. If your School District is closed, Surrey activities will be cancelled and the site closed. The School District numbers and phone for each Surrey site: Devon (854): phone 610-647-6404 Broomall (454): 610-544-1770 Havertown (455): 610-446-2070 Media (542): 610-566-0505 You may also visit the website for updates at www.surreyservices.org. Surrey members Edna and Gloria deliver cupcakes to the local police department. 2 Stocking A Heart-Healthy Pantry For Quick Cooking Living a Healthy Life Workshop Having a properly stocked pantry can save time and worry during those times when you don't have a chance to pick up groceries for planned meals. Keep these items on hand for unplanned but nutritious meals. Six Week Course at Surrey Devon March 4, 11, 18 (no class the 25th), April 1, 8, 15 1:30 - 4 each session Have a variety of whole grains stocked to form the base of your meal: whole-grain pastas in various shapes, brown rice and other grains like quinoa, couscous and bulgur wheat. Oldfashioned rolled oats are great for a quick oatmeal breakfast. For baking, whole-wheat flour or spelt flour can often be substituted for white flour. Cornmeal is also a great option for anything from muffins to pancakes. Have whole-grain, high-fiber breads and cereals on hand for breakfast and snacking. A good kind will list whole grains as one of the first ingredients on the list. Nuts and seeds are also great to have on hand for snacking as they are good sources of protein and polysaturated and monosaturated fats. Buy in small quantities to prevent them from becoming rancid. Also eat in small quantities: a single serving of nuts provides a lot of protein but is also high in calories. “Dinner builder” items such as low-salt, lowoil canned beans, diced tomatoes and tuna or salmon can make dinner-prep that much faster. Balsamic vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce are great to have available for fat-free salad dressings and sauces. Low-sodium bouillon cubes make a quick, flavorful stock for soups. Dried herbs and spices can add instant flavor to your meals—think rosemary, oregano, thyme and curry powder. Consider though that fresh rosemary is a great addition to roasting meats and vegetables. Keep a limited supply of oils for when you must use them for cooking, baking or in dressing and marinades as they can go rancid over time. Pick oils that are lowest in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol which include canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil. If you buy crackers, snack chips and cookies, look for fat free or low fat and low sodium varieties. Article copyright © 2014 American Heart Association AARP Tax Aide Surrey - Devon Every Friday, February 6 - April 10 9 - 3 by appointment Trained, IRS certified volunteers will help you complete simple federal and state returns. You do not have to be an AARP member. There is no charge for this service but donations are appreciated. Call 484-321-6102 to schedule an appointment. APPRISE Counseling Surrey - Devon (Chester County Residents) Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26; 9:30 -1 by appointment. Surrey - Havertown (Delaware County Residents) Thursday, February 19, 1 - 11:30 by appt. New to Medicare? Have questions about your medical insurance? Having a problem with a Medicare bill? Trained APPRISE volunteers can help. Call 484-321-6102 to schedule an appointment. Living a Healthy Life is a program for adults with diabetes, cardiac or pulmonary disease, arthritis, anxiety or any other ongoing health conditions. Approximately 91% of older adults have at least one chronic condition and 73% have two. Chronic conditions seriously compromise the quality of life for older adults, often forcing them to give up their independence too soon.* This workshop will help you take charge of your health. You will get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, and discover better nutrition and exercise choices. Caring for the Dementia Caregiver May 15, 9 - 11:30, Felicia Greenfield, LCSW Self-care for the caregiver is essential for improving the health and well-being of the caregiver as well as the person with dementia. For more information or to register for any of these classes, please call Nicole at 610-6479172. There is no charge. What is Geriatric Care Management? Geriatric Care Management was added to Surrey’s services as a way to provide seniors and their families professional guidance to navigate through the many services available when changes happen as people age. It is comforting to have someone to turn to who is part of a familiar, trusted organization and who knows the resources available in the community and can determine which are appropriate in your situation. What can Surrey’s care managers do? Developed at Stanford University, this is a proven program and is endorsed by the Surgeon General’s office. Classes are highly participative and address the specific problems for people with ongoing conditions. A healthy way to live with a long term condition is to work towards overcoming the physical, mental and emotional problems caused by the illness. The challenge is to learn how to function at your best regardless of the difficulties life presents. The goal is to achieve the things you want to do and to get pleasure from life. Call Nicole at 610-647-9172 for more information or to register. There is a materials fee. *National Council on Aging Penn Memory Lecture Series Alzheimer’s and Dementia Surrey - Devon Surrey is working with Penn Memory Center of the University of Pennsylvania to offer a series of programs over the next 4 months. Penn Memory is a top international center for dementia research, classes and support options on Alzheimer’s disease and brain aging related topics. Conundrums in Research on the Aging Mind February 20, 9:30 - 11, Steven E. Arnold, MD Changes in memory and thinking across the lifespan and the challenges in understanding why some people show cognitive decline and dementia where others live well into later life with a sharp memory and mind. How Early Can We Diagnose Alzheimer’s? March 20, 9:30 - 11, David Wolk, MD How do we currently diagnose conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease and how can we do so earlier? We will review current practice and the new tools that are allowing us to detect Alzheimer’s at earlier stages. Cognitive Aging and Cognitive Fitness: A Proactive Approach April 17, 9:30 - 11 Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, Ph.D. How can we maximize our cognitive health as we age? We will review the changes expected with typical aging and how we can use compensatory strategies and changes in behavior to maintain cognitive health. Assess your current situation and make recommendations which will help you remain independent in your home. Help you plan for moving to a retirement community after working with you to determine which community would best fit your individual needs and lifestyle. Visit you in a hospital or rehab facility and communicate information to your family. Coordinate and attend medical appointments with you, arrange follow up testing and coordinate between the varied medical personnel many people see. Be an emergency back up. Surrey offers a unique program in which you meet initially with a care manager to provide information about your current situation. The care manager then touches base with you on a regular basis to determine if any changes have occurred. There is no charge for the initial meeting or the regular contact. Should the need arise for assistance, the care manager is available to advocate for you, ensure you are receiving appropriate care, coordinate between providers or assist with transitions. This service is provided at a reasonable hourly fee. Coordinate care between paid service providers and the help received from family or friends. This is helpful to avoid duplication and unnecessary expenses. Provide objective, professional guidance, which can decrease family conflict and provide peace of mind to long distance family members. To contact a Surrey Geriatric Care Manager call Kelly or Wendy at 484-321-6105 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Surrey Thrift Shop 455 Park Way, Broomall, 610-544-1460 Monday - Friday 10 - 5, Saturday 10 - 3 $5 Winter clothing Bag Sale Surrey Consignment Shop 810 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, 610-647-8632 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5, Saturday 10 - 4 Now accepting Spring consignments. Wicker, furniture, lamps, rugs, jewelry, etc. Please call 610-647-8632 for an appointment! February 2015 — Devon Mon Tue Wed 2 Chimes 9:30 - 10 Chorus 10 - 11:30 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme 3 Mental Math 10:30 - 11:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Newcomers Group 11 - 12 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise (AF): 12:30 - 1:15 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans 4 Current Events 9 - 10:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 Trip: Paoli Acme Winter Veg Pasta w Chicken Grilled Turkey Sandwich Shepard’s Pie 9 Chimes 9:30 - 10 Chorus 10 - 11:30 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 12:30 - 1:15 Movie: And So It Goes Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme Chef’s Salad 10 Mental Math 10:30 - 11:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise (AF): 12:30 - 1:15 Caregiver Support Grp 1:30 - 3 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans 11 Current Events 9 - 10:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 Trip: Paoli Acme Macaroni & Cheese Baked Swai Fish Italiano 16 Presidents Day Chimes 9:30 - 10 Chorus 10 - 11:45 The Health of the Presidents 10 - 11:30 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Breaded Fish w/ Tarter Sauce 17 Mardi Gras Mental Math 10:30 - 11:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise (AF): 12:30 - 1:15 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans 18 Current Events 9 - 10:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 Trip: Paoli Acme Pimento Cheese Patty Melts Vegetarian Chili 23 Chimes 9:30 - 10 Chorus 10 - 11:45 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme 24 Mental Math 10:30 - 11:30 Dining W/ Diabetes 10 - 12 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise (AF): 12:30 - 1:15 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans 25 Current Events 9 - 10:30 Exercise 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 MLSN Bridge 2 - 4 Trip: Paoli Acme Chicken Provencal Sausage & Mushroom Quiche Cuban Style Ham & Turkey Sandwich Mental Math $2 per lesson Tuesdays in February, 10:30 - 11:30 Feb. 3 Math in Your Head Feb. 10 Mental Addition & Subtraction Feb. 17 Go Forth & Multiply Feb. 24 Divide & Conquer Thu Movie: And So It Goes $1 contribution Monday, February 9, 12:30 - 2:30 Starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. A realtor is left to care for a granddaughter he never knew he had. The Health of the Presidents Monday, February 16, 10 - 11:30 Who was the healthiest, longest-lived president? (Think boxing coach at Yale.) These and other answers will be shown in a presentation given by Robert Smith, an instructor at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\Widener University. Fri 5 World Nutella Day Reiki by appointment APPRISE by appointment Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 10:45 - 11:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 Salmon Cakes w/ White Sauce 6 AARP tax 9 - 3 by appt. Wear Red Day Lunch N Learn : Heart Health Chair Yoga 11- 12 Midlife Group 11:30 - 1 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 12 Reiki by appointment APPRISE by appointment Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 10:45 - 11:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 Van Trip: Trader Joes Stuffed Cabbage Rolls 13 AARP tax 9 - 3 by appt. Valentines Day, New Member & Birthday Lunch 11:30 -12:30 Chair Yoga 11 - 12 Midlife Group 11:30 - 1 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 Chicken Stew w/ Tomatoes & White Beans 19 Reiki by appointment APPRISE by appointment Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 10:45 - 11:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 Van Trip: Trader Joes Grilled Chicken Paillard 20 AARP tax 9 - 3 by appt. Penn Memory 9:30 - 11 Chair Yoga 11 - 12 Midlife Group 11:30 - 1 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 26 Reiki by appointment APPRISE by appointment Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Exercise [SS] 10:45 - 11:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 Van Trip: Trader Joes 27 AARP tax 9 - 3 by appt. TGIF Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Chair Yoga 11 - 12 Dental Health 11 - 11:30 Midlife Group 11:30 - 1 Gentle Stretch 1 - 2 Rigatoni w/ Meat Sauce Parmesan Crusted Pollock There is no charge for this class but you must sign up in advance. Dementia Overview Friday, February 20, 9:30 - 11 Penn Memory is a leading international center for dementia research, information and support opLunch & Learn – Heart Health tions. Dr. Steven Arnold will be here to present an Friday, February 6, 10:30 - 12:30 Cost: $5 overview of dementia with a message of hope Mediterranean Fish Stew through ongoing research. This is the first of 4 proJoin Kit Tokash RD and Chef Ben as we kick off grams Penn Memory will be presenting. Other proHeart Health Month. Kit will discuss Heart Healthy grams include: Eating, including the DASH Diet. Cooking demos will March 20 - How early can we diagnose Alzheimer’s include heart healthy recipes. Grab your red dress, April 17 - Healthy aging through cognitive fitness scarf or tie and join the fun! May 15 - Caring for the dementia caregiver Midlife Transitions Group Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:30 - 1 Facing retirement? Wondering what to do with your empty nest? Noticing health changes? Feeling compelled to start a new chapter in midlife? The Women’s Resource Group’s new midlife transitions program is for you. Call for details and to register: 610-687-6391. 3 Dining with Diabetes Tuesdays, starting February 24, 10 - 12 Fran Alloway, RD, from Penn State presents a 4 week program for people with Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and family members who would like to learn more. Included in the curriculum will be testing for blood pressure and A1c and materials to address risk factors when blood sugars are high. We will learn about carbohydrates, heart healthy food choices, exercise options and recipes. Each class will include recipes to taste, lessons on how to take charge of your diabetes, exercise and giveaways. Oral Health and You Friday, February 27, 11 - 11:30 Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) will be here to present this informative dental care program. Alberta Landis and Marie Frey here will discuss oral health and its impact on your overall health, chronic health conditions and medication interactions. Reiki Thursdays by Appointment Reiki is a gentle, hands-on treatment for stress release and relaxation that helps to promote natural healing from within. Contact Nicole for pricing or to schedule: 610-647-9172. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents: Presidential Footnotes Starting Monday, March 16, 10:30 - 11:45 A combination of travelogue, biography, and trivial pursuit identifies and describes hundreds of presidential sites accompanied by richly illustrated biographical commentary. Please see Nicole for costs and to register; applications must be turned in at the end of February. Matter of Balance and Living a Healthy Life: Surrey Evidence Based Programs Matter of Balance and Living a Healthy Life programs start in March. Sign up now for both of these. Hurry: space is limited! Call Nicole 610-6479172. Surrey Trip to The Colorado Rockies September 18 - 26, 2015 Look for our presentation on March 9 from our travel agents taking us to Colorado. If you sign up before or on March 9 you get $100 off of your trip! For more information call Nicole 610-647-9172. * Please sign up for programs in advance. This is helpful not only to us for planning, but allows us to contact you if a class needs to be canceled for any reason. February 2015 — Broomall 4 Mon Tue Wed For more information or to contact Olga please call 215-307-7158 All Surrey activities are held at Trinity Church 144 Lawrence Road, Broomall unless otherwise noted Thu Fri In inclement weather Surrey follows the local school closing policies. Winter closing number for Surrey Broomall is #454 2 “Fats” in Your Diet Talk & Healthy Cooking Demonstration 11 - 1 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 1 - 1:45 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 1 - 2:30 3 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 10 - 10:45 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Wii Bowling 1 - 2:30 4 Coffee Hour 10 - 12 Metros Art Group ($1) 10 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 5 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 10:30 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Food Safety Talk 11 - 11:30 AYCE Pancake Luncheon ($2) 11:45 - 1 Book Club 1-2 6 9 Pizza and a Movie: Jersey Boys ($3) 10:15 - 1 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 1 - 1:45 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 1 - 2:30 Ping Pong 1 - 2:30 10 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 10 - 10:45 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Wii Bowling 1 - 2:30 11 Coffee Hour 10 - 12 Metros Art Group ($1) 10 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 12 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 10:30 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Lunch by Chef Ben: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ($4) 12:15 - 1:15 (Reservations Requested) Brain Games 1:30 - 2:15 13 Luncheon hosted by Trinity Church (reservations Required; register with Olga or a Trinity Church member. Space is limited) 12 - 2 16 Member Get Together Mardi Gras Party 12 - 2 ($4) Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 1 - 1:45 Crafts Club with Connie: Soap Molding ($2) 2 - 3 17 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 10 - 10:45 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Wii Bowling 1 - 2:30 18 Coffee Hour 10 - 12 Metros Art Group ($1) 10 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 19 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 10:30 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Lunch: Chinese Fried Rice (Reservations Requested) Chinese New Year Celebration– Make Your Own Fortune Cookies 1:30 - 2:15 20 Multicultural Dine Around Vietnamese Luncheon at Saigon Harbor, 1501 West Chester Pike in Havertown. 12 - 2 You must register with Olga. 23 Cookbook Book Club Pot Luck 11:30 - 1 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 1 - 1:45 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 1 - 2:30 Ping Pong 1 - 2:30 24 Move-n-Groove Exercise ($3) 10 - 10:45 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Wii Bowling 1 - 2:30 MGT Meeting 1:15 - 2 25 Coffee Hour 10 - 12 Metros Art Group ($1) 10 - 2 A Cup of Tea and a Good Book 11:15 - 12 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 26 Arts & Crafts Drop-In 10:30 - 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwiches ($4) 12:15 - 1:15 (Reservations Requested) February Birthday Party and Bingo for Prizes 1:15 - 2 27 “Fats” in Your Diet Food Talk & Healthy Cooking Demonstration Monday, February 2, 11 - 1 Join us for our monthly presentation and cooking demonstration learning about different fats: Saturated, Unsaturated, Omega 3’s and Cholesterol. Learn which are good and which are bad for you. Please register with Olga. Free! Book Club Thursday, February 5, 1 - 2 Join us as we discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. We will distribute the book for March, People of the Book, by Geradline Brooks. Pizza and a Movie: Jersey Boys ($3) Monday, February 9, 10:15 - 1 Join us for the movie Jersey Boys which tells the story of The Four Seasons rise to success from their humble Jersey beginnings. After the movie, we will enjoy a lunch of pizza and salad. Visit the Surrey Thrift Shop Huge savings on winter clothes! 455 Park Way, Broomall M - F 10 - 4, Sat 10 - 3 New Member Lunch & Birthday Party at Surrey Havertown 11:45 - 12:30 which features multicultural cuisine. We will kick off our dine around with a Vietnamese lunch at Saigon Harbor, 1501 West Chester Pike in Havertown. Please bring enough cash to cover your portion of the bill, plus tax and tip. You must register with Olga as space is limited. Cookbook Book Club Pot Luck Monday, February 23, 11:30 - 1 Arts & Crafts Drop-In Do you love trying new recipes? Do you enjoy Mondays,1 - 2:30 and Thursdays, 10:30 - 12 sampling and sharing new dishes? You select Join fellow Surrey members as we get crafty. the recipe and then we all get together to share These drop-in days are a fun way to get the finished products. Surrey will provide the together with friends, learn something new in Brain Games & Fun dessert and drinks and we ask you to bring an an informal setting and exchange ideas! Thursday, February 12, 1:30 - 2:15 entrée or a side. Please bring the cookbook/ We have volunteers who can show you ba- Join us and give your brain a workout by playing recipe. sic crochet chains and how to do the fun games that sharpen your mind. afghan/Tunisian stitch. A Cup of Tea and a Good Book Help us brainstorm a simple project you Member Get Together Mardi Gras Party ($4) Wednesday, February 25, 11:15 - 12 already know how to do and would be will- Monday, February 16, 12 - 2 Join us for tea and sweets as we talk about the ing to show others how you did it. Reservations are necessary. Please call Olga at books we are currently reading. We will com Do you have a collection of “Someday I 215-307-7158 or contact a committee member pile a list of suggested reading for members. would like to make this” pictures or suggesto register. tions (or finished items) you can bring SAVE THE DATE: 2015 Philadelphia Flower along? Crafts Club w/ Connie: Soap Molding ($2) Show: “Lights, Camera, BLOOM!” Join us as we develop ideas for our commuMonday, February 16, 2 3 Friday, March 6 nity service projects where we create things Join us as we create molded decorative soaps. Experience the magic of movies and horticulture to donate to our homebound members or $2 materials contribution, pre-registration re- as the 186th Philadelphia Flower Show celeother needy members of our community. quired (limited space). brates the silver screen. Specifics will depend Food Safety Talk on the number of people interested in attending Chinese New Year Celebration: Make Your Thursday, February 5, 11 - 11:30 but we will get to the show on the train. The Own Fortune Cookies Join us as we talk about the four basic steps to cost will be approximately $32 which includes Thursday, February 19, 1:30 - 2:15 handling and preparing food safely. the train ride (train ride will cost more for those Join us as we celebrate the Chinese New Year by under 65) and admission to the Flower Show. making our own fortune cookies. All You Can Eat (AYCE) Pancake Brunch ($2) Please contact Olga asap if you are interested Thursday, February 5, 11:45 - 1 in attending. Payment will be required in Enjoy coffee, tea, juice, two pieces of sausage, Multicultural Dine Around advance. and all the pancakes you can eat! Friday, February 20, 12 - 2 Each month, we will visit a local restaurant February 2015 — Havertown Mon Tue 2 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Pinochle & Rummy King 1 - 4 3 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Mah Jong 12 - 3 Sip & Swipe Café 12:30 - 1:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Pizza Burger Wed Thu 5 Fri 5 Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 6 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch, Beneficial Bank: Security Procedures 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Sunday Roasted Chicken 4 Current Events 9 - 10 Ask a Nurse 9:30 - 11:30 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Zentangle 12:30 - 2:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Create Art w/ Haverford Middle School Students 2:30 - 4 Macaroni & Cheese Chicken a la King Crab Salad on Kaiser Roll 9 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Pizza & Movie: The Railway Man 11:30 - 1:30 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Pinochle & Rummy King 1 - 4 Chicken Alfredo w/ Penne Pasta 10 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Mah Jong 12 - 3 Sip & Swipe Café 12:30 - 1:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis w Haverford Middle School 2:30 - 4 Roast Beef Special on Rye 11 Current Events 9 - 10 Ask a Nurse 9:30 - 11:30 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Mind Matters: Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 10 - 11 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Zentangle 12:30 - 2:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Sliced Turkey & Stuffing 12 Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 13 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch: Advance Planning 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 16 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Pinochle & Rummy King 1 - 4 17 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Mah Jong 12 - 3 Sip & Swipe Café 12:30 - 1:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Irish Beef Stew 18 Current Events 9 - 10 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Zentangle 12:30 - 2:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 19 APPRISE 9 - 11:30 (appt.) Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Chicken & Waffles 20 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Free Light Bulbs!! PECO 11 - 12 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 24 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Kitchen Table Stories 10:45 11:45 Mah Jong 12 - 3 Sip & Swipe Café 12:30 - 1:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 25 Current Events 9 - 10 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch & Learn: Good Fats, Bad Fats 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Food Demo: Fats 12 - 12:45 Zentangle 12:30 - 2:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 26 Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 27 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch: The Surrey Ambassador Program 11 - 11:45 New Member Lunch and Birthday Party 11:45 - 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Turkey Meatloaf & Gravy Gr. Chicken, Swiss & Mushrooms Tuna Salad Pocket Assorted Deli Hoagie 23 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11:30 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Pinochle & Rummy King 1 - 4 Spinach & Egg Noodle Casserole BBQ Chicken Havertown Activities For additional information about any activity listed, or for the menu of the day, call Receptionists Margarita or Kathy, or Program Assistant Mary Gengenbach at (610) 446-2070. Lunch Policy Lunch is served Monday Friday, 11:45 - 12:30. Reserve your lunch by calling the Center after 9 am. A $2 contribution is requested. Pick up your lunch ticket at the Registration Desk. NEW! MindMatters A monthly program, bringing stimulating lectures by experts on subjects ranging from history to current events, politics and culture directly to you, live, on our flat-screen TV. You can ask questions in these interactive programs. This initiative is made possible through the PA Dept. of Aging (PDA) and WITF, Central PA’s NPR affiliate. Join us for the February program below. Crab Cakes Spring Art Classes Sign up now for our new Tuesday morning art classes 8 Tuesdays, 9 - 12 March 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Valentine Meal: Grilled Raspberry Chicken Lasagna Roll-ups Inclement Weather Notice If Haverford Township Schools are closed, Havertown Center is closed. Havertown School Closing Number is 455. per, learn this meditative art form from Elaine Matt. PECO Provides Light Bulbs Friday, February 20, 11 - 12 Cost: $8 for series. PECO will be here to distribute free energy-saving light bulbs to attendees. C’mon down! Free and free Lecture & Lunch: Security Procedures lunch to all participants! Friday, February 6, 11 - 11:45 Beneficial Bank will tell you how to protect yourself Lunch & Learn: Good Fats, Bad Fats and your bank account from scams and online fraud. Find out what Phishing is and how to NOT get Wednesday, February 25, 10:45 - 11:45 caught in it! Free and free lunch to all participants! Has your doctor told you that your bad cholesterol is too high or that your good cholesterol is too MindMatters: “The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Pizza Lunch & Movie low? COSA Dietitian Barbara Myers will talk about Expedition of 1914” Monday, February 9, 11:30 - 1:30 which fats are good for you and which are bad. Wednesday, February 11, 10 - 11 The Railway Man, Rated R (violence) She will explain how to change those cholesterol Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton failed in his effort to About a WW2 prisoner of war and his wife, The numbers without taking cholesterol-lowering make the first land crossing of Antarctic by way of medicines. Free and free lunch to all participants! the South Pole. But his expedition is seen as an epic Railway Man is a memoir of forgiveness—a testament to courage and finding peace with the past. feat of endurance. Learn of his heroic struggle to Cost: $5. $2 is the COSA suggested contribution for “Healthy Fats” Demo at Lunch lead the 28 man crew to safety after their ship Wednesday, February 25, 12 - 12:45 meals, and the additional $3 is for popcorn & felEndurance was crushed in pack ice. Listen to Lou Barbara Myers will use foods that contain good fats. lowship! Thieblemont as he brings this story to life—right here in Havertown’s Art Room. Free! Surrey Ambassador Program Lecture & Lunch: Advance Planning Friday, February 27, 11 - 11:45 Sip & Swipe Café iPad Training Friday, February 13, 11 - 11:45 Kimberly Wilkinson and Monica Paulino from Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 Bob Ash, Advance Planning Director for Surrey Home Services will tell you all about the SurLearn to use an iPad* at your own pace, with supD’Anjolell Memorial Homes, will talk about the rey Ambassador Program. Surrey is looking for volport from Coach Linda Macon. Pre-register for four financial, emotional and family comfort aspects unteers who are interested in “neighbor helping Tuesdays. Stop at the Reception Desk or call 610of pre-planning funeral services. Free and free neighbor.” Come and find out more about how you 446-2070 to reserve your dates. iPads available for lunch for those attending the lecture! can help in your community. Free and free lunch for your use. Free! APPRISE Counseling, by Appointment those attending the lecture! Zentangle for Beginners Thursday, February 19, 9 - 11:30 New Member Lunch & Birthday Party! 4 Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:30 - 2:30 APPRISE provides Medicare information. Call Zentangle is a fun way to create beautiful images by 610-446-2070 to schedule your appointment. Free! Friday, February 27, 11:45 - 12:30 Everyone can enjoy free birthday cake with lunch! drawing repetitively. Using black ink on white pa- February 2015 — Media 6 Mon Tue Wed Thu Surrey Media Activities Inclement Weather Notice For additional information about any activity listed, or for the menu of the day, call Connie Woodring, Program Assistant, at 610-566-0505. If the Rose Tree/Media School District Schools are closed, Surrey at Hometown is closed. Rose Tree/Media School Closing Number is 542. 2 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 9:30 - 10:30 Scrabble Social 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving Program 1 - 2:30 Surrey Community Service Project 1 - 2 Pizza Burger 9 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 9:30 - 10:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving Program 1 - 2:30 Brain Games 1 - 1:45 Chicken Alfredo 16 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 9:30 - 10:30 A Cup of Tea and a Good Book 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving Program 1 - 2:30 Team Jeopardy 1 - 1:45 Assorted Deli Hoagie 23 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 9:30 - 10:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving Program 1 - 2:30 Reiki Sessions 1 - 2:30 Brain Games 1 - 1:45 Spinach Egg Noodle Casserole 3 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Confectioner’s Corner 1 - 2 Roasted Chicken 10 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Pokeno Party 1-1:45 Roast Beef Special Sandwich 17 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Baking Corner- Make King’s Cake 1 - 2 Irish Beef Stew 24 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Movie Tavern: Jersey Boys 11:45 - 2 YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 BBQ Chicken Scrabble Social Monday, February 2, 10:45 - 11:45 Join us for a fun morning of Scrabble. Every person who plays will have a chance to win a gift card! No experience necessary, we will teach those who would like to learn. Crafts Club: Making Centerpieces Wednesday, February 4, 1 - 2 Join us as we create centerpieces to be used at lunchtime and for special occasions. Fri 4 Bingo 9 - 10 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Crafts Club: Centerpieces 1 - 2 5 Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Healthy Living Talk: Making Smart Choices when Dining Out 11:30 - 12 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 3 Macaroni & Cheese 11 Bingo 9-10 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Ask the Nurse 10 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Kitchen Table Stories 1 - 2 Chicken A la King 12 Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 3 Baking Club 1 - 2 Turkey & Stuffing 18 Bingo 9 - 10 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Mardi Gras Celebration 1 - 2 Sweet & Sour Meatballs 19 Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 3 Supper Club at Sligo in Glen Mills 5 - 6:30 Crab Cakes 25 Bingo 9 - 10 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Ask the Nurse 10 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Feb. Birthday Party 12:30 - 1 Book Club at HKF Library 1 - 1:45 Fun with Watercolor 1 - 2 Meatloaf Chicken & Waffles 26 Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 3 Chicken w/ Swiss & Mushrooms A Cup of Tea and a Good Book Monday, February 16, 10:45 - 11:30 Join us as for tea as we talk about the books we are currently reading. We will compile a list of suggested reading for members. Team Jeopardy Monday, February 16, 1 - 1:45 What is…. An afternoon of team trivia fun! Mardi Gras Celebration Wednesday, February 18, 1 - 2 Let the good times roll as we make Mardi Gras masks and enjoy our homemade King’s Cake. Healthy Living Talk: Making Smart Choices when Dining Out Thursday, February 5, 11:30 - 12 Join Barbara Myers, COSA Nutritionist, as we learn Supper Club at Sligo in Glen Mills how to make better choices when dining out. Free! Thursday, February 19, 5 - 6:30 Join your Surrey friends for our monthly dinner outChocolate Extravaganza and Fondue Friday ing at the new Sligo in Glen Mills. To secure your Friday, February 13, 1 - 2 spot or if you need assistance with transportation, Help us celebrate Valentines Day with all things please see Kathy or Connie. Space is limited. chocolate. We welcome donations of chocolate desserts and things that can be dipped in chocolate Movie Tavern: Jersey Boys (marshmallows, pretzels, strawberries, bananas). Tuesday, February 24, 11:45 - 2 Enjoy a wonderful meal while watching the 6 Knitting Lessons and Sit ‘N Knit or Crochet 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Shopping at the ACME 1 Bridge Club 1 - 4 Crab Salad 13 Knitting Lessons and Sit ‘N Knit 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Current Events 9:30 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Shopping at the ACME 1 Bridge Club 1 - 4 Chocolate Extravaganza 1 - 2 Grilled Raspberry Chicken 20 Knitting Lessons and Sit ‘N Knit or Crochet 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Shopping at the ACME 1 Healthy Cooking Demo 1:15 - 2 Bridge Club 1 - 4 Lasagna Roll-Ups 27 Knitting Lessons and Sit ‘N Knit or Crochet 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Shopping at the ACME 1:00 Chinese New Year Celebration and Make Your Own Fortune Cookies 1 - 2 Bridge Club 1 - 4 Tuna Salad Pocket movie Jersey Boys which tells the story of The Four Seasons rise to success from their humble Jersey beginnings. The cost is the regular meal contribution of $2.00. Focus on Fiction Book Club at the Helen Kate Furness Library Wednesday, February 25, 1 - 1:45 Join us for our monthly book club. This month’s book will be 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. If you need a copy of the book or need assistance with transportation, please see Kathy or Connie. Fun with Watercolor Wednesday, February 25, 1 - 2 Join us for an afternoon of experimenting with watercolor. Materials will be provided. Chinese New Year Celebration Friday, February 27, 1 - 2 Join us as sample some appetizers, learn our Chinese horoscopes for the New Year and make our own fortune cookies. 7 FOXCATCHER: Inside the Movie and the Trial Surrey –Devon Wednesday, February 18, 5 – 7 Join us for cocktails and a fascinating presentation by the prosecution team of this infamous case. Mc Andrews Law Offices presents the background of the multi-millionaire, John E. Du Pont, who shot and killed friend and Olympic gold medal wrestling champion, David Schultz, in his Newtown Square home on the Foxcatcher estate. Joe McGettigan and Dennis McAndrews, from the prosecution team, and McAndrews Law Offices will provide a timeline starting with before the murder and ending with the impact that it still has on many people today. Behind the scenes information and facts and stories that are not widely known will be shared. Get Ready for the Gala! Saturday, April 18 Merion Cricket Club, Haverford In three months, Surrey will host its Spring Gala at The Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA. The theme this year is Showtime at Surrey: a nod not only to great entertainment to be provided by singers of Philadelphia’s Orpheus Club, but also to pass along word of what Surrey does for 7,700 older adults in the community annually. The Surrey Gala Committee has been making preparations all year and this is sure to be another spectacular event. In addition to live and silent auctions, there will also be a raffle of a beautiful necklace and earrings ensemble provided by Walter J. Cook, Jewelers. The committee needs additional volunteers to work at the Gala. Please contact Mojdeh Keykhah at 610-647-6404, ext. 111, if you are available to The newly released film, FOXCATCHER, with likely help with auction tables, check-in or check-out. Oscar nominated performances, tells part of this The Surrey Gala is an evening not to be missed! true story. If you have already seen the movie, the presentation will answer the questions you have that were left unanswered. If you have not had the opportunity to see the movie, this presentation will give you the backstory. Don’t miss this unique and very personal story from those who can tell it best. Tickets are $25 per person may be purchased online at www.sureyservices.org or by calling 610-6476404 ext. 111. In the event of cancellation due to weather the presentation will be re-scheduled on Wednesday, March 4. We thank our members for their generous gifts! 11/22/14 to 12/18/14 Ms. Marguerite Ambrogi Ms. Lillian Aquilante Ms. Mary Auchincloss Mrs. Doris F. Balderston Ms. Diane Benham Mr. Edwin W. Bleecker Ms. Lavalette M. Boles Ms. Robin Bond Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Braxton Ms. Barbara Bugliani Ms. Gloria Burghart Mr. & Mrs. William T. Burgin, Jr. Ms. Ellen Burr Ms. Mildred Burruss Mr. and Mrs. George S. Butz Ms. Joanne L. Carr Ms. Lucy J. Carroll Ms. Margaret J. Clothier Ms. Kathryn Cox Mr. James Curran Mr. & Mrs. Sebastian Demanop Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards Ms. Alice F. Emerson Mrs. Nancy T. Everson Mr. and Mrs. John E. Feiler Ms. Mickie Felice Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fell Mr. Lewis Felleisen Barbara and George Fentress Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Fisk Ms. Glenna Geiger Dr. Janice R. Gordon Ms. Betsy U. Haight Mr. and Mrs. William Hanaway Ms. Carol Hook Ms. Emily Horner Ms. Marie-Louise Ingersoll Ms. Annabelle P. Irey Mr. Richard O. Jacob Ms. Carol Jacques Mrs. Bea Jiorle & Mr. Tony Jiorle Ms. Sandra B. Jones Ms. Leone Kennedy Mr. William M. Keyser Ms. Lois Kistler More than 200 people attended the 2014 Gala. Mr. R. Nick Klemmer Mr. James E. Komer Ms. Wendy M. Krisher Ms. Evelyn Kritchevsky Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kukula Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ladden Mrs. Patricia Lander Mrs. Petra Larsen Mrs. Frances A. Legg Mr. Walter Lent Mrs. Susanna Livingston Mrs. Margaret MacKenzie Ms. Shirley Mandale Ms. Rhoda Marcus Ms. Margaret M. Martin Ms. Jeannette Mathieu Mrs. Virginia S. Mattison Ms. Virginia McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Loia McInally Mr. & Mrs. John W. McLaughlin Ms. Patricia McLoud Ms. Kathleen McQuaid Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Metz Ms. Sue Munster Mrs. Mary Kay Myers Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Natale Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Negrotti Ms. Ann Nook Mr. Bart F. O'Shea Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Parvin, Jr. Ms. Jean M. Patton Ms. Clara A. Pellerin Mrs. Phyllis J. Pfister Ms. Lynn Pignatelli Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Plambeck Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Price Ms. Jean Priem-Mickley Mrs. Peter Purse Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Rosnow Mr. and Mrs. Roderic H. Ross Ms. Lucinda Roten Ms. Rosemarie Ruby Ms. Rita Sales Mr. and Mrs. John Serke Ms. Barbara Shappell Ms. Katherine A. Shaw Ms. Loma Shaw Mr. Charles J. Sheridan Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Shields, Jr. Mr. Kalman Sigman Mrs. Mary Sileo Ms. Barbara Sliwinski Ms. Brenda M. Spells Mrs. Dolores Sprague Mrs. Mary Susan Stine Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Sulkowski Ms. Joan Summy Mr. Henderson Supplee III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Swarr Ms. Marguerite V. Teti Mr. Herbert L. Thal, Jr. Ms. Diana Trunks Dr. and Mrs. Joseph VanderVeer Ms. Philomena Vaughn Ms. Margaret Wenzel Mr. Arnold Winicov Ms. Stella Wynn Ms. Rita A. Zurine In Honor of Alice Morse Ms. Betty Ann Brigham In Honor of Dorothea Dooling Ms. Deborah A. Dooling In Honor of Betty Orlemann Dr. and Mrs. John H. Kerr In Honor of the Pohlmann Family Ms. Cynthia A. Sacharok In Memory of Fred Engel Mrs. Anne S. Engel In Memory of Francis Euler Mrs. Francis Euler In Memory of Dorothy Snowden Ms. Phyllis LaFerte In Memory of George Morelli Ms. Esther E. Morelli In Memory of Vincent Raimondo, Paula Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Raimondo In Memory of Peter Piombino Mrs. Elizabeth P. Tenaglio In Memory of Maryanne Zakarewsky Ms. Theresa Zakarewsky In Search of Tax Deductions By: Jacky Kennedy Sisson Surrey’s Daily Money Manager It’s February and tax season is here. Tax documents have arrived in the mail so income can be reported, but what about deductions? Have you been gathering this information during the year? It’s important not to overlook any valuable deductions, so here is a list of the most common ones for those who itemize deductions on their tax returns. Charitable Donations: Gifts to charities in the form of cash or goods may be deducted. Goods include household items, clothing, food, etc. and can be new or used. When totaling donations, separate cash gifts from gifts of goods because they must be listed separately on the tax return. If there is an organization to which you give frequently, such a weekly church offering, then ask for a report of your giving at the end of the year, rather than list each donation. Medical Expenses: Only expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance may be deducted. Also, medical expenses must total more than 7.5% of adjusted gross income if you are 65 or older and 10% if you are under 65 years of age. Examples of medical expenses are medical and Part D insurance premiums, long term care insurance premiums (below certain IRS dollar limits depending on age), doctor and hospital co-pays, prescriptions (not over the counter products), dental expenses, eyeglasses, hearing aids, personal hygiene products, mileage and parking for medical visits, etc. If you are a resident of an assisted living or long term care facility, you should check with the finance office to determine what portion of your monthly fee is considered a medical related expense. For recurring expenses, such as prescriptions or health care professionals, it is easier to obtain a printout from the pharmacy or provider at the end of the year, rather than keep a list. For more information on medical expenses, see IRS Publication 502. Property Taxes: This includes school, county, township (or borough) and per capita taxes. State and local income taxes: Any income based taxes paid to a state or municipality are deductible. Mortgage or home equity loan interest: Interest paid on a mortgage or home equity loan is deductible and the lender will send a statement in January. Miscellaneous expenses: These expenses include tax prep fees, investment management fees, safe deposit box rental, etc. The expenses must exceed 2% of adjusted gross income to be tax deductible. Once all the deductions have been totaled, then it’s time to see if it makes sense to itemize deductions or take the standard deduction. For the 2014 tax year, the standard deduction is $6,200 if filing single and $12,400 if married and filing a joint return. Note: The above list is a partial list of tax deductions and includes the most common ones. For further information, consult the IRS or your tax professional. For more information about Surrey’s Daily Money Management Services, please contact Jacky at 610283-7085. 8 The Surrey Players Perform for Writer Chris Satullo Intergenerational Fun with Surrey Pen Pals Chris Satullo, WHYY Executive Director of News and Civic Dialogue and previous Inquirer editorial page editor and columnist, visited Surrey in Devon to watch the Surrey Players perform his holiday play, The Night Visitor. The play takes place at the Yule Be Sorry Christmas Club, and is a witty yet poignant story. It was the perfect way to kick off the season. After the performance Chris stayed for cookies and had his picture taken with the cast. Don’t miss the spring performance—who know what surprises there may be! Surrey Media is partnering with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Media Elementary School for an Intergenerational Pen Pal Program. The Pen Pal Program was developed to encourage school-aged children to learn other methods of communicating with people besides talking on the phone, texting or e-mailing. Members of Surrey are matched up with 5th grade students and exchange a monthly letter. Wonderful connections are made as students and seniors share their interests, hobbies, stories about their families and pets and holiday traditions. The program will culminate in May with a party where the pen pal partners finally meet in person. Letters will occasionally be posted on Surrey’s Facebook page so be sure to follow us! ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID SOUTHEASTERN, PA PERMIT NO. 7 60 Surrey Way Devon, Pennsylvania 19312