march 2010 - Senior Adult Activities Center

S.A.A.C.
Live Full. Live Well. Live Long.
Senior Adult Activities Center
of Montgomery County
NORRISTOWN • AMBLER
Volume 16, No. 2 March/April 2010
Highlights
What is Adult Day Services?
Programs and Services
Norristown......................2
Ambler.............................7
some time, makes them eligible for the Adult
Day Service program. The Staff in the unit
consists of our RN, Rondi Bedor; the Activities
Director, Theresa Rhodes; Program Asst. and
Aide, Penny Franklin; part-time CNA, Shelly
Dunbar-Othuon; and our three Senior
Companions, Ida Smith, Charlotte Brown, and
Juretha Murray.
Wellness.......................... 3
Calendars
Norristown...................5-6
Ambler......................10-11
From Our Director........12
QUICK NEWS
BASKET BINGO
It’s your chance to win
while supporting Montco
SAAC!
Basket Bingo will be held
Saturday, March 20 at
Ambler SAAC, 45 Forest
Ave., Ambler. Doors open at
noon and the first game
starts at 1:00 pm. Tickets are
$20 in advance, and $25 at
the door (if available). Play
20 regular games for giftstuffed Longaberger theme
baskets. There will also be
specials, raffles and door
prizes.
To pre-purchase tickets,
send a check for the
number of tickets you will
need and mail or drop off
your check and a selfaddressed stamped envelope
to: Basket Bingo, 45 Forest
Ave, Ambler, PA 19002.
Questions? Please call
215-619-8863.
Many people wonder exactly “what happens”
in the Adult Day Service unit, in the
Norristown Center, of Montco SAAC. Well, the
most important thing that “happens” is that
each participant there has a day filled with fun
activities! And, that is only the beginning!
WHO is Adult Day Service FOR? Anyone who
has been diagnosed with dementia,
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or someone who just
can no longer be at “home alone”, and their
caregiver needs a safe place for them to spend
Heart Health Day, 2010
This year's Hearth Health Day was the most
entertaining one to date. Not only was there a
special exercise program in the Fitness Center,
there was a Disco Dance in the dining room.
The dance featured some special request
numbers from our members as well as mood
lighting and a healthy dose of exercise.
Special thanks goes to Teri Wassel of the
Montgomery County Health Department for
her Heart Nutrition presentation and the
Cardiovascular Institute of Philadelphia for the
grant that funded the program again for the
third year in a row!
www.montcosaac.com • 610.275.1960
Attendance is based on the needs of the
caregiver. Thus, some clients come two days a
week, while others attend five days a week.
Activities range from exercise, music, arts and
crafts, to bowling, volleyball, and golf-all OUR
version, of course. But, the bottom line is that
the participants are having fun in a safe, statelicensed environment, with a capable and very
compassionate staff. Financial assistance may
be available for the costs.
If you have a loved one that needs such a
program, or know someone who could benefit
from hearing about it, please call Larry Reed,
at (610) 275-1960, for more particulars.
PROGRAMS • Norristown
Norristown News
“Light and Lively”
You might have noticed you are seeing
“less” of Mary Light, lately. How is that
possible when she is here volunteering
every day? Mary is one of our “Forever Fit”
success stories! Through her diligence and
hard work, she had dropped 13 pounds as
of press time!
Mary decided to join
Forever Fit because
she had made up
her mind to get
healthier. She
wanted to take
advantage of the
convenience of
having a gym right
here at SAAC. She
likes the fact that she does not have to drive
to a gym. She, also, notes that the price for
members is inexpensive, too.
What’s the secret of her success? She hits
the gym five days a week, after she
volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Her
average time is 30 minutes. She states that it
is easier, now, because she is more fit. It was
hard in the beginning. Additionally, she is
watching her diet.
A look at herself in the mirror gives her the
impetus to keep going! She also credits her
husband, Dave, for encouraging her. Mary’s
advice for anyone who is on the fence
about starting a Forever Fit lifestyle, “Just
GO! Then, keep going! There are a lot of
friendly people there.”
Wedding Photo Display
We are planning a wedding photo display
for our large window, for June. We would
like SAAC members, and staff, to bring in
their wedding photos, to be put in the
display. Please put your name on the back
of the photo. You may leave it in a frame if
you wish. Photos will be locked up safely.
Please bring photos to Pat in May.
Mayfest Flea Market
‘Tis the time of year to start gathering
goodies for our Mayfest flea market. The
Mayfest will be held May 4th and 5th. If
you have new or gently used items to
donate, please drop them off, in Pat’s office,
by April 30th.
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Keep Forever Fit Fiscally Fit
PARX Casino Trip
A reminder to our current Forever Fit
members: It is time to renew your
membership. The new quarter runs April,
May and June, 2010. The cost is $10 for
SAAC members, and $20 for non-members.
Please pay in the office.
For those of you joining for the first time,
please get a form from Pat. Training on
equipment use takes place on Tuesday
afternoons from 1-2:00 p.m. and Friday
mornings from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
March 24
10:15 a.m.
The new casino is up
and running, so we
will take a trip to
check it out for
ourselves. This is the
old Philadelphia Park venue, in Bensalem.
Check in at the Center for pricing on
transportation. Registered Transnet riders
are eligible to attend. Sign up deadline is
March 19th.
Movie Monday
Women in History Program
March 1 • 12:00 p.m.
March 1st begins “Movie Mondays”, at
SAAC. The Collegeville Rotary Club will
screen a movie for us in the Bites and Bytes
café at noon. We shall begin this series with
the award winning musical that millions
have enjoyed in both the stage presentation
as well as the movie theater – “Mama Mia”!
Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, TV’s
“Remington Steele”, and the big screen’s
James Bond, sing and dance their way into
your heart with the foot tapping melodies
of Abba! The setting is a Greek isle, and the
story is filled with humor and suspense!
Join us at noon!
March 25 • 12:30 p.m.
“Each time a girl opens a book and reads a
womanless history, she learns she is worth
less.“ – Myra Pollack Sadler. March, 2010, is
the 30th anniversary of the United States
Proclaiming March as National Women’s
History Month. March 8, 2010 is the 100th
anniversary of International Women’s Day.
It is a major day of global celebration for
the economic, political and social
achievements of women. Member Lynn
Watters will examine women's
achievements by showing a video called "A
Woman's Place". Discussion will follow.
National Humor Month Kick Off
Be Spelling Today
March 8 • 12:30 p.m.
Some people have been buzzing…er,
bugging us about the spelling bee. Even
though there is no state bee, we are having
our annual spelling bee at SAAC. The
“buzz” is the excitement will begin in the
cafeteria after lunch.
April 1
No foolin’… April is National Humor
Month, and, to get things started, have a
laughendectomy, when Pat wears her
Operation Pajamas to work. Everyone needs
a good laugh, and we are happy to provide
lots of opportunities.
Movie Monday
Suburban Bingo
March 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Pete Norris, from Suburban Woods, has
graciously offered to come to SAAC and call
bingo for us. He brings prizes, too! Meet in
the sewing room for the fun!
Spring Fling
March 18 • 12:15 p.m.
The theme is spring for our
“Spring Fling” party. Eric
Kearns is an impressionist
who puts on a great show,
featuring the voices from
legendary singers such as
Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Al Jolson,
Dean Martin and Bobby Vinton. He is back
for a return engagement and will wow you
with his capabilities!
April 5 • 12:00 p.m.
This week’s feature will be “Young at Heart”,
in conjunction with National “As Young as
You Feel Day”. Come see some of your peers
put on choir performances featuring classics
such as “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
and “I Feel Good” by James Brown. After
seeing this movie, surely SAAC will want to
start a happenin’ choir of its own!
O’Gradys Trip
April 6 • 10:15 a.m.
Sis boom bah, Sis boom bah, Lent is over.
Rah, Rah, Rah! Let’s celebrate with a trip to
the O’Gradys to indulge in some great food.
We will travel with Transnet. Sign up
deadline is April 1st. Check in at center for
pricing information.
536 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401 • 610.275.1960 • www.montcosaac.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS • Norristown
Pat Kunzel
Nutrition Tips
April 13 • 12:15 p.m.
Member and friend to SAAC, Pat Kunzel,
will tickle our funny bones with her onewoman stand up comedy show. Make sure
you are in the cafeteria for some sidesplitting fun with Pat’s unique look at life.
March 5 • 10:30 a.m.
It is National Nutrition Month and Marsha
Jones of CADCOM will be sharing her Tips
on Nutrition. Find out how to get healthier!
I care
Spring Cleaning
Susing Bermudez and Marion
Philomeno.
Picasso Program
April 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Toni Thomas will present an illustrated
lecture from the Philadelphia Museum of
Art. The topic coincides with the museum’s
current exhibit, Picasso and the AvantGarde in Paris. Drawn from the museum’s
collection, this exhibition provides a look at
the cross-fertilization of ideas that took
place in Paris during one of the most
experimental and creative periods in
Western art. The lecture will take place in
the Bites and Bytes Café. Cost is $3 for
SAAC members and $5 for non-members.
Please pay in office.
Movie Monday
April 19 • 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
April 22 • 11:30 a.m.
Our volunteers are the backbone of our
organization, and that is no joke. We are
honoring all of our volunteers with a
special luncheon and get together at the
Center. Please join us in the cafeteria, and
allow us to thank all of you.
Calendar of Events
March 2010
Nutrition Trivia
March 3 • 10:30 a.m.
Danielle Charry of The Lincoln Center will
be hosting Nutrition Trivia in the Café.
Bravo Health Care
March 3 • 10:30 a.m.
The Bravo Answer Lady, Mary Korus, will be
joining us for a question and answer
session. Bravo Health Care provides many
different plans, with different levels of cost
and a variety of coverage options. If you
need to sign up, Mary can handle that as
well. Find out what Bravo can do for you!
March 9 • 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to Spring Clean and Organize
from Danielle Charry of The Lincoln
Center. If you need helpful hints or just a
little encouragement, this seminar is for
you!
In memory of a dear, and good
friend, Dorothy Dougherty, from
Janet Belford
Bayada Blood Pressure
March 11 • 10:30 a.m.
Bayada Nurses will be here checking blood
pressures. Make sure you know your
numbers.
Passport to Health
March 11 • 12:30 a.m.
Join a representative of
Montgomery Family
Practice to find out about
the connection between
good nutrition and good
health. Be ready with any
questions you may have.
Scams and Identity Theft
March 16 • 10:30 a.m.
Meet David Shallcross of the Attorney
General's Office and discover how to avoid
Scams and Identity Theft. These fast
growing crimes are often directed at Senior
Citizens. Learn how to keep yourself safe.
Nutrition Seminar
March 19 • 10:30 a.m.
Jean Hjorth will take time out from her
Meals on Wheels duties to hold a seminar
on nutrition. Catch up on Calcium will
cover ways to increase calcium intake
without adding extra calories.
investment and life insurance options
through their company. Alvin Kamus of NY
Life will be hosting the program.
Blood Pressure Check
March 30 • 10:00 a.m.
Have your blood pressure checked by our
own Visiting Nurse, Joan Scanlon. It's great
to have a Visiting Nurse visiting!
Bayada Diabetes Seminar
March 30 • 10:30 a.m.
Bayada Nurse, Laura Sypniewski, will be
doing a seminar on Diabetes that includes a
glucose screening. If you have questions or
problems relating to Diabetes, this is the
time to ask!
April 2010
The Power of Laughing
April 6 • 10:30 a.m.
Danielle Charry of The Lincoln Center will
be entertaining us with her program on The
Power of Laughing. Since Danielle can make
anything fun, this program should be
especially enjoyable.
Bayada Blood Pressure Check
Nutrition from the Ground Up
March 22 • 12:15 p.m.
Mandel Smith of the Penn State Extension
Service will treat us to a seminar on
Nutrition from the Ground Up. She will be
rounding out our National Nutrition month
programs for March.
New York Life
March 23 • 10:30 a.m.
New York Life, a popular investment
company, will be presenting a seminar on
Montco SAAC • March/April 2010
April 8 • 10:30 a.m.
Our friends from Bayada Nurses will be
checking Blood Pressure today in the
cafeteria. Make sure your pressure is a
healthy number!
Passport to Health
April 8 • 12:30 p.m.
Join our representative from Montgomery
Family Practice for information on keeping
healthy with good humor and relaxation.
Bring your questions!
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PROGRAMS • Norristown
Norristown News Cont’d
Spring into Spring
April 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Spring into Spring with
Danielle Charry. She will
be suggesting spring
recipes, activities and
opportunities. This is a
great chance to get past
the winter blues!
Identity Theft
April 20 • 10:30 a.m.
Al Binelli of The Merlin Group will be
hosting a seminar on Identity Theft in the
Café. Mr. Binelli is a Certified Financial
Planner and columnist for the Norristown
Times Herald and is the host of "Money for
Life" a financial talk-radio show on WFYLAM, King of Prussia.
Blood Pressure Checks
April 27 • 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Joan Scanlon will be with us this morning,
checking out our blood pressures. Feel free
to ask her general health questions as well.
Humorous Look at Life
April 27 • 10:30 a.m.
Who is the funniest man in history? Share
your response and Susan's at this humorous
look at life.
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Surgical Supplies
April 29 • 12:30 p.m.
Mount Holly Surgical Supply will be
sending representative, Greg King to tell us
about their services and how to access
them. Bring your insurance card if you are
considering a purchase, to determine
insurance compatibility.
Basket Bingo
Sponsored By
Senior Adult Activities Center Of Montgomery County
SATURDAY, March 20, 2010
Ambler SAAC • 45 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA
Doors open at 12:00 p.m. 1st Game starts at 1:00 p.m.
$20 advance/$25 at the door (if available)
20 regular games for Gift-stuffed
Longaberger Theme Baskets
2 Specials! 2 Raffles! Door Prizes
To pre-purchase tickets, send check for amount of tickets you will need and
mail or drop off check and self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Basket Bingo, 45 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
Questions? Please call 215-619-8863
536 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401 • 610.275.1960 • www.montcosaac.com
MARCH 2010 • Norristown
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
10:15
10:30
12:15
12:00
1:00
1:00
Wii-hab
Dance Class
Jack Mourar Casio
Monday Movie
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
1:00
Wii-hab
Dance Class
Spelling Bee
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
WEDNESDAY
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle (Game
room)
Yoga w/ Laurie
Music Ensemble
10:30
10:30
10:30
12:15
1:00
1:00
10:30
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle (Game
room)
Yoga w/ Laurie
Spring Clean &
Organize
Music Ensemble
Bravo information
Mixed Dancing
Nutrition Trivia
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/Don &
Mary
10:30
12:15
1:00
1:00
Mixed Dancing
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/ Don
& Mary
15
12:00
1:00
1:00
Dance w/Maria
Suburban Woods
Bingo
Monday Movie
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
16
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
12:30
22
10:15
10:30
12:15
12:30
1:00
1:00
Wii-hab
Dancing w/ Maria
Mandel Smith
DJ Dancing
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
BP checks-Bayada
Line Dancing w/
Maria
Passport to Health
Nutrition
Connection
Sculpture w/ Sally
1:00
Wii-hab
Dance w/Maria
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
1:00
Mixed Dancing
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/ Don &
Mary
10:30
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle (Game
room)
NY Life
Yoga w/ Laurie
NO Music
ensemble
12:30
1:00
Mixed Dancing
PARX Casino trip
Bible Study
DJ Dancing
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/Don &
Mary
30
9:30
9:30
10:30
10:30
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
BP Checks
Diabetes Seminar
Yoga w/ Laurie
Music ensemble
Quilting
NO Jamboree
Scrabble
Nutrition Tips
Shopping
Gourmet Weight
Wise
9:00
10:15
10:30
12:00
12:15
Quilting
Ensemble
Scrabble
Shopping
Gourmet Weight
Wise
9:00
10:15
10:30
10:30
Quilting
NO Jamboree
Scrabble
Nutriton programJean
Shopping
Gourmet Weight
Wise
12
18
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:15
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Spring Fling
with Eric Kearns
19
12:00
12:15
24
10:30
10:15
12:15
12:30
1:00
9:00
10:15
10:30
10:30
12:00
12:15
11
17
10:30
12:15
1:00
23
9:30
9:30
10:00
29
10:15
10:30
1:00
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle (Game
room)
Yoga w/ Laurie
ID Theft
Music Ensemble
5
4
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Boardwalk Bingo
Sculpture w/ Sally
1:00
10:30
10:30
FRIDAY
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
10
9
9:30
9:30
10:00
THURSDAY
3
2
9:30
9:30
10:00
8
10:15
10:30
12:20
1:00
536 George St., Norristown, PA 19041 • 610.275.1960
25
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Lynn Watters
Women History
Program
Sculpture w/ Sally
26
9:00
10:15
10:30
12:00
12:00
12:15
Quilting
Ensemble
Scrabble
Shopping
March Birthdays
Gourmet Weight
Wise
31
10:30
12:15
1:00
1:00
Mixed Dancing
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/Don &
Mary
Weiner Wednesday
Montco SAAC • March/April 2010
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APRIL 2010 • Norristown
MONDAY
TUESDAY
536 George St., Norristown, PA 19041 • 610.275.1960
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Boardwalk Bingo
Sculpture w/ Sally
2
Center Closed
Good Friday
5
10:30
12:00
12:15
1:00
1:00
Dancing w/ Maria
Monday Movie
Jack Mourar Casio
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
6
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
12:30
1:00
Dance w/Maria
Suburban Bingo
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
13
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
12:15
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle
Yoga w/ Laurie
Spring into Spring
Pat Kunzel comedy
Music Ensemble
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Walking Club
Pinochle
ID Theft
Yoga w/ Laurie
Music ensemble
19
10:30
12:00
1:00
1:00
Dancing w/ Maria
Monday Movie
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
1:00
Dance Class
Wii-hab
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Singing w/ Don &
Mary
1:00
Quilting
Walking Club
VNA BP checks
Yoga w/ Laurie
Funny Man
Music Ensemble
8
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing w/
Maria
BP checks Bayada
Passport to Health
Relax & Laugh
Sculpture w/ Sally
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
1:00
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing w/
Picasso Program
Sculpture w/ Sally
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:30
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Volunteer
Recognition
Luncheon
Sculpture w/ Sally
10:30
12:30
Mixed Dancing
Wii-hab
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/ Don &
Mary
1:00
Mixed Dancing
Wii-hab
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/Don &
Mary
1:00
Mixed Dancing
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/Don &
Mary
12:15
1:00
12:15
1:00
Walking Club
Art w/ Vaughn
Line Dancing
Mount Holly Med
Supply
Sculpture w/ Sally
12:15
Quilting
Ensemble
Scrabble
Shopping at
Genuardi’s
Gourmet Weight
Wise
30
9:30
10:15
10:30
12:00
12:15
Weiner Wednesday
6
Quilting
NO Jamboree
Scrabble
Shopping at
Genuardi’s
Gourmet Weight
Wise
23
9:30
10:15
10:30
12:00
29
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
Quilting
Ensemble
Scrabble
Shopping at
Genuardi’s
Gourmet Weight
Wise
16
9:30
10:15
10:30
12:00
22
28
10:30
12:15
1:00
9
9:30
10:15
10:30
12:00
15
21
10:30
10:30
12:15
1:00
27
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
12:30
Mixed Dancing
Wii-hab
Bible Study
SilverSneakers®
Fitness
Karaoke w/ Don &
Mary
14
10:30
10:30
12:15
1:00
20
26
10:30
10:30
1:00
7
10:30
10:30
12:15
1:00
1:00
12
10:30
10:30
1:00
Quilting
Pinochle
Yoga w/ Laurie
Power of Laughter
Music Ensemble
536 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401 • 610.275.1960 • www.montcosaac.com
Quilting
Jamboree
Scrabble
Shopping at
Genuardi’s
Gourmet Weight
Wise
PROGRAMS • Ambler
Ambler News
Seniors Wow Presents:
Telephone Talk
Telephone Talk offers you the
opportunity to participate in a
live telephone discussion on a
variety of topics, from the
comfort of your own home!
Join us for topics such as brain aerobics,
support groups, Montgomery County
history, health-related programs, and more!
No equipment necessary—just a
telephone—and it’s FREE! To register, please
call Maureen, at (215) 619-8863.
AARP Tax Help
AARP volunteers here every Tuesday, until
April 13, to help you with your taxes. Please
call 215-619-8863 for an appointment.
Forever Fit Now Open
Ambler’s “Forever Fit” now open free for
SAAC members. $5 for non-members. Need
note from doctor.
Calendar of Events
March 2010
Join Us for Breakfast
March 8 • 10:30 a.m.
Marcia Jones, from CADCOM, will be here
to demonstrate how to cook. “Hazelnut
Chocolate & Fruit Crepes.” Does this sound
yummy, or what?!
Stress Management Workshop
March 8 • 11-11:30 a.m.
Join Mary Thompson, RN, Elder Services
Specialist at Millennium Wealth
Management Corporation, as she presents
ways to manage the stress in your life.
Handouts will be mailed to participants
ahead of time. Please register by March 4.
Home Health Care Services
March 10 • 12:30 p.m.
Addus Home Health Care is coming to
discuss “home health care services” that are
available to veterans. If you are a veteran, or
know a veteran, who might need these
services, please plan to attend. It will be to
your benefit to find out what you might be
eligible to receive!
It Doesn’t Have to be Fresh to
be Good
March 15 • 12:30pm
Mandel Smith from the Penn State
Cooperative Extension will be here to
present: “It Doesn’t Have to Be Fresh to Be
Good for You.” Are frozen and canned fruits
and vegetables as nutritious as fresh? The
answer is yes! Learn how buying frozen and
canned fruits and vegetables, and even
meat, can save you money, without
skimping on taste and nutrition!
Music of the 40’s & 50’s
March 26 • 12:30 p.m.
Stroll down memory lane with us with
RSVP volunteer Ralph. Re-live the “happy
days”! Where’s Fonzie?
April 2010
SAAC Closed for Good Friday
April 2
Paper Cutting: Scherenschnitte
March 17 • 12:30 p.m.
Joyce Switalski, from Griswold Special Care,
will be here to answer questions about
home care services. Their services enable
you to stay longer in your own home!
April 7 • 12:30 p.m.
Mary Jane Wahl will be demonstrating the
art of paper cutting, known as
Scherenschnitte. Please bring with you a
small pair of scissors, if you are interested in
learning how to make beautiful spring
paper designs.
Mary Kay
Interview of a Lifetime
Home Care Services
March 18 • 10 a.m.
Ladies, please join us for a Mary Kay
demonstration. Check out the latest colors
for the season, and find out what new
products are available to make your inner
beauty stand out in a crowd! Get a “new
look” as Spring approaches!
Irish Folklore
March 18 • 11-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the phone!
Learn all about the history of the day, listen
to Irish music, and learn some fun tidbits
too! Irish dancing shoes optional. Please
register by March 15.
Music by Pete Norris
March 19 • 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we enjoy music by Pete Norris,
playing his favorite American folk
instrument, the Dulcimer. His home-spun
humor adds to his presentation! You will be
glad you joined us!
Basket Bingo
March 20 • 1-4 p.m.
Women’s History Month
March 22 • 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a
historical retrospect by Mary Jane Wahl, on
how women have made significant
contributions to our society over the years.
Learn about the famous ladies and the notso-famous ladies who have all left an
imprint, for one reason or another, on
American culture!
Montco SAAC • March/April 2010
April 8 • 11-11:30 a.m.
SAAC member George Barsby will be on the
phone to discuss his exciting experiences in
World War II. Please call in to hear
fascinating stories and to ask questions!
Please register by April 1.
Container Gardening
April 12 • 1:00 p.m.
Members of the Norristown Garden Club
will be here to demonstrate “Container
Gardening”. Ask them about their entry in
this year’s Flower Show! Was it another
winner? They have a wonderful record of
medals!
Pets Can Keep You Healthier &
Younger
April 14 • 12:30 p.m.
Join Mary Thompson along with her pet
dog, “Tess”, to learn what researchers,
around the world, have discovered,
regarding pet ownership and health.
Additionally, learn how to keep your dog or
cat healthy through nutrition, exercise and
socialization. It will be a “tail wagging”
experience!
“Antiques Roadshow”
April 16, • 2-4:00 p.m.
Join us for Ambler SAAC’s own “Antiques
Roadshow”, with Alderfer’s Auction House.
Come on in and have that family heirloom,
or priceless item you have stashed away in
the attic, appraised, and join us for what is
sure to be a fun event. If you are interested
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PROGRAMS • Ambler
Ambler News Cont’d
in having an item appraised, please drop by
the center to register, no later than Monday,
April 5. At the time of registering, you will
need to fill out a short form, describing
your item. If you’re able to include a
picture(s,) along with your form, it would
be helpful to the appraisers. Let’s each
hope for a real treasure!
Save the Date!
Montco SAAC will be hosting a “fundraising run”, at Norristown Farm Park, on
Sunday, April 11. Time to be announced.
Run or walk, to raise money to support your
senior center. Details will follow.
Choosing Frozen Dinners
April 19, • 12:30 p.m.
Mandel Smith, from Penn State Co-op
Extension, will be presenting “Choosing
Frozen Dinners.” Is it possible to find frozen
meals that you enjoy, that will satisfy your
hunger, and that are healthy? This lesson
will show you what to look for when
choosing frozen meals. We will review
reading the “Nutrition Facts” panel, on the
package, to make sure your choice is a
healthy one.
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
April 20 • 12:00 p.m.
Montco SAAC Wants YOU! Join us as we
celebrate and recognize our hard-working
volunteers, without whom we would not be
able to offer the services we do. YOU are so
important to our organization, and this is
YOUR DAY, to be recognized at a special
luncheon! Please sign up by Tuesday, April
13, so we can make food reservations.
Healthy Living
April 28 • 10:30 a.m.
Marcia Jones, from CADCOM, will be here
to discuss healthy living and demonstrate
one of her recipes for “Making a Salad using
Fruits and Vegetables.”
Book Club
April 28 • 1-2:00 p.m.
Love to read? Join Telephone Talk’s first
book club meeting! We’ll be reading The
Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch
Albom. This novel, published in 2004, was
on the bestseller’s list for 95 weeks! Read the
book by this date, then call in, and join in
the discussion! Please register by April 23.
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Telephone Talk is looking for
volunteers!
If you are an “expert” on a topic, or just like
to talk about something you enjoy, we want
to hear from you! This is a great way to
volunteer your talents right from the
comfort of your own home! Please contact
Maureen, at 215-619-8863, for details.
Boomer News
Mission Statement: Boomer U creates and
cultivates opportunities that empower
boomers to think differently and more
creatively than previous generations about
mid-life options and to provide a catalyst
for action.
Boomer U Events
(Unless otherwise indicated, all programs will
be held at 45 Forest Avenue in Ambler. Preregistration with payment is due for all events.
For information, call Jill at 215.619.8863.)
March/April 2010
Urban Line Dance
Mondays, March 1 – April 5 • 7-8:30 p.m.
The lovely (and, oh so patient) Darlene is
back for another session of line dancing. All
levels are welcome. $58. Registration/
payment due before February 26.
Yoga
Wednesdays, March 3 – April 28
6 – 7:15 p.m.
With very popular area instructor. Posture
practice, breathing and concentration
techniques to focus on mind, body & spirit.
All levels welcome, $75. Registration/
payment due before February 26.
Zumba!
Thursdays, March 11 – April 29 • 7:15 – 8 p.m.
Everyone’s talking about Zumba, the fastest
growing dance-based fitness program in the
country. Zumba is easy-to-follow aerobic/
dance moves performed to upbeat catchy
Latin salsa and merengue music. It’s
‘exercise in disguise’: major cardio plus
toning; it’s exhilarating and fun! (Class will
be ‘participant-appropriate’.) 7:15-8 p.m.,
$56. Registration/payment due before
March 8.
Bridge for Beginners
Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27 • 7–9 p.m.
This class is designed to introduce the basic
concepts of Bridge to new players (or
former players returning to the game). Each
2-hour session will consist of half
interactive teaching and half bidding/
playing hands. No prior knowledge is
necessary. You’ll learn basic methods of the
game including: hand evaluation, bidding
and trick taking. Instructor: Ed Cotilla,
American Contract Bridge League Cert.
Instructor. 7-9pm, $80. Registration/
payment due before March 10.
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PROGRAMS • Ambler
Meet the Interns
Hello my name is Tyreeca Eleby and I am
the new intern at the senior center. I am
currently attending Millersville University.
This is my senior year and I will be
graduating May 8, 2010. I am extremely
excited. I have a major in Social Work with
a minor in Women's Studies. I chose social
work as my major because I have a passion
for wanting to help others. I cannot wait to
be a part of the social work field so I can
help put a smile on someone's face.
My future plan is to work successfully in the
social work field, primarily with children. I
want to work with children because I love
being around children and I think that this
area needs the most help. I eventually want
to open my own night care center for
children. Of course, in the future, I hope to
be married with children. Somewhere down
the line I would also like to get my Masters
in social work and potentially my
Doctorate.
Growing up I was very lucky to be raised in
a household with both of my parents in the
Philadelphia area. I have two sisters (both
older) and one brother (younger). I do not
have any pets at the moment, but I do want
a dog, just a small one. My hobbies include,
going out to eat and spending time with my
family and friends.
I'm Candace Hinkle and I am the social
work intern working in the Day Service
section at Montco SAAC. I attend Eastern
University in St. Davids, PA and plan to
graduate in 2011 with a Bachelors in Social
Work. What direction to take with my
degree is still in the works. For now, I am
enjoying my time exploring the different
sections that social work involves.
Hopefully my experiences while I'm here
will help give me an idea of what I would
like to do.
I have four siblings, all younger than me,
and my parents live in Chicago right now.
Boomer News Cont’d
My father is a pastor and I've done a lot of
traveling from high school on. I grew up
mostly in Louisiana and still hold true to
much of the culture and lifestyle of the
South. I enjoy all sorts of activities, but a
few that I am particularly interested in right
now, would be crocheting, writing poetry
and journaling, and I love to cook! I also
enjoy volleyball and football and I am
planning to travel to the Dominican
Republic in February, in conjunction with a
group from school and Food for the
Hungry, to build outhouses and any other
jobs that need to be done.
ROBERT MAYO
2 Young 2 Retire
Mondays, April 12 & 19 • 7–9 p.m.
Based on the book Too Young to Retire: 101
Ways to Start the Rest of Your Life, this
workshop is guided by a 2young2retire
certified facilitator and is designed to help
you discover what matters most to you and
plan accordingly. Topics include work that
matters, being your own boss, community
activism, money control, wellness and
intelligent travel. 7-9pm, $40. Registration/
payment due before April 7.
Left to right: Tyreeca Eleby, Candace Hinkle
Admission Coordinator
Suburban Woods
HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
www.suburbanwoodsskillednursing.com
2751 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401
Tel: 610.278.2700 Fax: 610.270.2967
[email protected]
MONTCO SAAC
Our Mission
The mission of the Montco SAAC is to
involve, enrich and empower adults 50
years of age and better to live as
independently as possible in our
communities.
service club contributions and the
generosity of the community through
wills and bequests. Montco SAAC is a
non-profit organization and an equal
opportunity employer.
Non-Discrimination Policy
When donating to United Way, please
specify the Senior Adult Activities
Center of Montgomery County, account
number: 108.
Montco SAAC is funded by Montgomery
County Aging and Adult Services, United
Way, monies raised by participants,
foundation grants, individual and
Montco SAAC does not discriminate
against members, clients, applicants, or
employees on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, age, national origin,
marital status, sensory or physical or
mental handicap, political ideology, or
sexual orientation. On request, people
with disabilities will be provided with
reasonable accommodations.
Montco SAAC • March/April 2010
Contact Information
Norristown
536 George Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1960
Ambler
45 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8863
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
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MARCH 2010 • Ambler
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
7-8:30
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Urban Line Dance
45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 • 215.619.8863
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Healthy Eating - MJ
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
9:30
10:05
10:30
11:00
1:00
6-7:15
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
8
9:30
9:30
10:05
10:30
11:00
7-8:30
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Cooking
Demo - Crepes
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Urban Line Dance
Ping Pong
Legion Luncheon
Bridge Club
Healthy Eating - MJ
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
15
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
12:30
7-8:30
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Fresh Foods
Urban Line Dance
22
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Women’s History
Urban Line Dance
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
10-12:00 Blood Pressure
10:30
Bridge Lessons
11:00
Beginner Tai Chi
12:30
Home Health for
Veterans
1:00
Billiards/Pinochle
6:-7:15
Yoga
16
10-11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
7-9:00
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
Bridge for
Beginners
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
12:30
7-8:30
9:30
10:05
10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
6-7:15
23
10-11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
7-9:00
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Healthy Eating - MJ
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
Bridge for
Beginners
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Home Health
Q&A
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
Ping Pong
Bingo
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Chi Kung
Scrabble Club/
Billiards
1:00
Gourmet Weight
Wise
7:15-8:00 Zumba
10:30
11:00
1:00
6-7:15
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training
& Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
11:00
12:30
1:00
Ping Pong
Blood Pressure
Romance Book
10-11:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
Ping Pong
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Scrabble Club
Chi Kung
Gourmet Weight
Wise
Zumba
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Scrabble Club
Chi Kung
Gourmet Weight
Wise
7:15-8:00 Zumba
11:00
12:30
1:00
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/
Crocheting
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/Crocheting
Wii
Dulcimer Music
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/Crocheting
Wii
Music from the 40’s
& 50’s
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
19
25
7:15-8
26
12:30
1:00
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
29
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
7-8:30
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Urban Line Dance
30
10-11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
7-9:00
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
Bridge for
Beginners
31
9:30
10:05
10:30
11:00
1:00
6-7:15
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
10
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/
Crocheting
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
12
10:00
10:30
10:30
18
10-11:30
10:00
11:00
Club
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
24
9:30
10:05
10:00
10:30
10:30
11
10-11:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
17
9:30
10:05
5
4
10-11:30 Ping Pong
10:00
Bingo
10:00
North Penn Blood
Pressure
11:00
Tai Chi w/Darrel
1:00
Chi Kung
1:00
Scrabble Club/
Billiards
1:00
Gourmet Weight
Wise
10
9
10-11:30
12:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
FRIDAY
3
2
10:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
THURSDAY
45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 • 215.619.8863 • www.montcosaac.com
APRIL 2010 • Ambler
MONDAY
45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 • 215.619.8863
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
10:00
Bingo
10-11:30 Ping Pong
10:00
North Penn Blood
Pressure
11:00
Tai Chi w/Darrel
1:00
Chi Kung
1:00
Scrabble Club/
Billiards
2
Center Closed
Good Friday
5
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
7-8:30
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Urban Line Dance
6
10-11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Healthy Eating - MJ
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
7
9:30
10:05
10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
6-7:15
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training
& Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Scheren-Schnitte
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
13
12
7-9:00
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Container
Gardening
2 Young 2 Retire
10-11:30
12:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
7-9:00
Ping Pong
Legion Luncheon
Bridge Club
Healthy Eating - MJ
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
Bridge for
Beginners
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
12:30
7-9:00
19
20
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Frozen Foods
2 Young 2 Retire
10-11:30 Ping Pong
12:00
Volunteer
Luncheon
12:30
Bridge Club
12:30
Healthy Eating - MJ
1:00
Yoga w/Sheela
1:00
Billiards
7-9:00
Bridge for
Beginners
26
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
Exercise with Jane
Advanced Quilting
Armchair Aerobics
Tai Chi w/Darrel
14
9:30
10:05
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
10-12:00 Blood Pressure
10:30
Bridge Lessons
11:00
Beginner Tai Chi
12:30
Pets Keep You
Healthy
1:00
Billiards/Pinochle
6-7:15
Yoga
10:30
11:00
1:00
6-7:15
Ping Pong
Bridge Club
Yoga w/Sheela
Billiards
Bridge for
Beginners
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
Bridge Lessons
Beginner Tai Chi
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
10:30
10:30
11:00
1:00
6-7:15
Exercise with Jane
Strength Training &
Balance
Bridge Lessons
COOKING DEMO
Beginner Tai Chi
Billiards/Pinochle
Yoga
9
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/Crocheting
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
10:00
10:30
10:30
ing
11:00
12:30
1:00
2-4:00
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/Crochet-
15
16
22
10-11:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
7:15-8
28
9:30
10:05
Bingo
Ping Pong
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Chi Kung
Scrabble Club/
Billiards
Gourmet Weight
Wise
Zumba
10:00
Blood Pressure
10-11:30 Ping Pong
11:00
Romance Book
Club
11:00
Tai Chi w/Darrel
1:00
Scrabble Club
1:00
Gourmet Weight
Wise
1:00
Chi Kung
7:15-8
Zumba
21
9:30
10:05
27
10-11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
7-9:00
1:00
7:15-8
AARP Tax Help
Appointment Required
9:30
9:30
10:05
11:00
1:00
8
10:00
10-11:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
Ping Pong
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Scrabble Club
Chi Kung
Gourmet Weight
Wise
Zumba
23
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
29
10-11:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
7:15-8
Montco SAAC • March/April 2010
Ping Pong
Tai Chi w/Darrel
Scrabble Club
Chi Kung
Gourmet Weight
Wise
Zumba
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
Antiques Roadshow
with Alderfer’s
Auction House
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/
Crocheting
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
Bingo
Yoga w/Sheela
Knitting/
Crocheting
Wii
Duplicate Bridge
Billiards
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
Something is Missing
At a holiday celebration a few months back, I had the feeling
there was something missing, All day there were activities;
there was live music, good food, a performance by a dance
group, and even a Nintendo Wii bowling match gong on.
I think many of us don’t choose to attend a center until we
experience a life change, such as the loss of a driver’s license or
a spouse or partner passing away, but Montco SAAC is a great
place for seniors of all ages and one shouldn’t be afraid to try
it out.
Someone once told me that younger
seniors don’t come because they are
worried. “They’re worried that they are
going to catch what everybody else
has — they’re worried that they’re
going to catch old. All I can say is,
‘Well, guess what? You are old but you
haven’t given up and you have a lot to
offer.’”
“I wish we could get more younger seniors to come,” said a
member as I was watching the goings on. I nodded. Sometimes
when I am out in the community, I often see “younger
seniors” and I ask them why they don’t stop by the senior
center. One woman told me that she isn’t old enough, and
when I asked her if she minded telling me how old she was,
she replied, “72.”
I do believe that our youth oriented culture has attached a
stigma to the words ‘senior citizen. I think people think it
means someone who is on the downhill slide. AARP says it’s
someone who is 50 years or older. It should be a word spoken
with pride.
What was the feeling that there was
something missing? Could it be you?
Your Friend,
But with classes on cell phones, computer usage, art, line
dancing, health and fitness and more paired with a new
Nintendo Wii and internet café and transportation and food
programs, our senior centers are great places for seniors young
and old to learn something new and, most importantly, meet
new friends.
Linda
Linda Collins
Executive Director
Montco SAAC
Contributions to MontcoSAAC
should be sent to the Norristown
Center address: 536 George Street,
Norristown, PA 19401.
Time Dated Material
March/April 2010
MONTCO SAAC
536 George Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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