Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 20 June 2017 Non-Profit Organization Who We Are p. 2, 20 U.S. Postage Permit Special Announcements p. 2-8 #64104 & Programs Lansdale, PA Social Service & p. 7 19446 Volunteering 259 N. Second St. Recreational Oferings p. 8, 9 Souderton, PA 18964 Current Resident Or Calendar & Lunch Menu p. 10, 11 Health, Wellness & Spa p. 12, 13

Travel p. 14-16 Hours & Contact p. 20 Generations of Indian Valley Ballroom Dancing Lessons for singles & couples. . . See p. 4. Fifth Friday in the Café Time Dated Material June 30 at 7:00pm Mailed from Lansdale on This month, we will host another Robin Lohse brings a unique generationsofiv.org May 16 2017 Technology Training casual evening Fifth Friday event. angle to the Ode to Joy group by Tuesdays & Thursdays Unwind and start your weekend pairing Celtic fiddle style with By Appointment, in the company of friends as you the classical violin. Generations is. . . Beginning in June: enjoy mellow music in a relaxed From Take it Easy, Brown Eyed • a place of welcome and friendshipCurrent Resident for active or adults Be as smart as your smart phone! atmosphere. • a community of people committed to learning, growth, and mutual support Volunteer Malinda can assist you Girl, and Paper Moon to The a gathering, where the needs and joys of the community can be shared Join us on Friday, June 30 at Irish Washerwoman or Jesu Joy • one-to-one with technology concerns • a spirit of partnership and caring which lasts. . . from generation to generation 7:00pm and hear traditional folk, of Man’s Desiring, you will enjoy relating to your email, digital contemporary, and oldies tunes a broad range of familiar musical cameras, smart phones, tablets, with Souderton-based musical selections performed with an Facebook, and more. We’re here duo Ode to Joy, featuring uplifting folksy twist. Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm* John Sheahan and Your $10 donation includes light Evenings & Weekends as scheduled. Please share the nature of your Robin Lohse. concern when scheduling and refreshments and wine or beer See p. 11 for more important scheduling John Sheahan and helps us to bring talented announcements. remember to bring your charged device and passwords (if applicable). performs blues musicians to Generations. Call 215-723-5841 to schedule your rock, folk, Irish, To register, stop by our front desk Contact us free appointment. and pop music and or call 215-723-5841. Main Number: (215) 723-5841 adds his his vocal Rental Info.: (215) 723-6966 guitar and piano talents to Social Services: (215) 723-1930 Remember: You can view our full Meals on Wheels: (215) 723-8555 newsletter on our website by the 1st the Ode to Joy group. info@generationsofiv.org of each month at www.generationsofiv.org www.generationsofiv.org Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 2 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 3

Social Security Basics Wednesday, June 21, 10:30am Our team Generations is. . . “A Nation's strength lies in the well being of its people.” ~John F. Kennedy Staf Generations of Indian Valley is a 501(c)3 (continued from p. 2) modify both the taxing and benefit structures so that the program Douglas Eschbach, non-profit community center serving active As an example, the first Social Security payment was made to remains strong. These adjustments have come through our normal Executive Director political process of wrangling and compromise. Lisa Furbacher, senior adults in Souderton, Telford, Ernest Ackerman of Cleveland, Ohio. Five cents was taxed from But to this day, over 80 years later, the Social Security program has Assistant Director Franconia, and the surrounding his pay before his retirement, and in retirement he received a lump kept millions of our fellow Americans out of poverty and has Chad Bickert, communities with programs in wellness, sum payment of seventeen cents! sustained the elderly, the widowed, dependent children, the disabled, Kitchen Supervisor nutrition, social services, recreation, travel, On January 31, 1940, the first monthly payment was issued to Ida Emily Filice, Souderton Area High School May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont. In the three years prior to and those in greatest need. For all its faults (and confusing details) and more. Generations’ Meals on Wheels Social Services Coordinator students helped our participants receiving her first monthly payment, Ms. Fuller contributed $24.75 it is a hallmark of the American ideal to care for those in need. Kimberly Hendricks, program serves the Indian Valley and North take healthy steps to prevent falls. to the Social Security system. When she died in 1975 at the age of ~Doug Eschbach, Executive Director MOW Coordinator (North Penn) Penn areas. See p. 3. 100, she had received $22,888.92 in benefits. Kathy Jansen, Generations of Indian Valley is funded, in We assure participation and services to Cafe Supervisor & Special Projects Initially, many Americans were excluded from anyone applying and qualifying without Now that you have been refreshed on the history Lexi Little, part, under contract with Aging and Adult these benefits, including women, minorities, Kitchen Assistant Services of Montgomery County. regard to race, religion, national origin, and those who worked part-time jobs or those of this program, it’s time to talk about what Social Pat McQue, Additional funding is provided by the North marital status, sex, sexual orientation, who worked in agriculture, domestic workers, Security means to you now. Attend a free government employees, teachers, nurses, presentation with Edward Lafferty, MOW Coordinator (Indian Valley) Penn United Way, foundation grants, gender identity, or disability where a person Stephanie Radclif, hospital employees, librarians, and social Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security municipal support, fundraising projects, and is otherwise qualified or could be with Member Services Coordinator workers. In all, nearly half of the working Administration on Wednesday, June 21 at reasonable accommodation. (See our Esther Stoudt, individual and corporate contributions. We population was excluded from benefit. 10:30am, and learn about Social Security participant application for specific Rental Coordinator suggest, but do not require, an annual As the system has grown, it has become more basics. Ed will discuss common concerns Amy Stover, ADC, contribution from our participants to help guidelines). Generations is an Equal inclusive of all races and occupations. As a broader program, it has relating to Social Security retirement benefits, eligibility, collection, Program Coordinator defray the costs of our operating expenses. Opportunity Employer. reversed the conditions of the 1930’s in which the majority of the and the application process. Mr. Lafferty will also discuss your full Milt Stover, elderly lived in poverty to the present day where the largest retirement age, how your benefit is figured, creating a my Social Maintenance Coordinator percentage of the country’s wealth is in the hands of older adults. Security account, when to take benefits, rules for collecting benefits while working, family benefits, and enrolling in Medicare. A time Social Security: A VERY Brief History In 1940, the program paid a total of $35 million dollars in benefits. Board of Directors for questions and answers will follow the program. It’s hard to imagine a time in American history Security system should receive that money This number has grown steadily and in 2009, a total of $650 billion Alexandra Metricarti, Space is limited for this free program. when Social Security was not a part of our back when they retired. But the reality was was paid to 51 million Americans. Over the years that this program Chair Call 215-723-5841 to register. country’s support system for older adults, the that these support payments needed to be has been in effect, changing economic conditions (inflation, Rebecca Nice, D.O., Photo credit: clipartfest.com disabled, and widows with dependent children. made right away to people in need (primarily recession, good times and bad) as well as demographic shifts (the Vice Chair But, in fact, it was not until after the Great the elderly) who never had contributed to the ratio of retired people to working people) have created the need to Ron Hallman, Depression that President Franklin D. system. And so, rather than a type of savings Secretary Roosevelt signed this program into law and plan, Social Security was established as a Timothy Swartley, began an agency that has provided financial benefit program for older adults and the HOAGIE SALE HEALTHY STEPS TO SOCIAL SECURITY Treasurer Thursday, June 8, PREVENT FALLS POP QUIZ Lewis Goodman, Esq. support to the most vulnerable in our country disabled that is funded by an ongoing tax on 9am-4pm Over 45 participants Brian K. Goshow for the last 82 years. those who are currently working. Q: When discussing Like many new programs, when Social It continues to be a common misconception Hoagies are $6 for turkey recently attended our Social Security, what do Marion Juniper Healthy Steps for Older Security was first introduced it faced strong among Social Security recipients that the or Italian. All proceeds the letters, “F.R.A.” D. Scott Landis Adults program for fall debate in the government, with some accusing money they paid into the system is still benefit our Center & stand for? Kyle Longacre prevention. It was a great that it was socialism and others predicting that waiting for them. In reality, the money that Meals on Wheels Ella M. Roush day packed with Q: T or F - everyone it would encourage people to leave the work all of us pay into the system supports those News Programming. To place has the same F.R.A. M. Theresa Schwartzer education, exercise and pre-orders, stop by or force to live on this support. Nevertheless, the who are retired while we are working… and & safety tips. Many thanks Q: What is the earliest program’s supporters prevailed and the act was the money that will support us in our call 215-723-5841 by to the staf and volunteers age a person can claim Emeritus signed on August 14, 1935. retirement will come from those who are notes Tuesday, June 6. Charles H. Allebach, Jr. who assisted, especially Social Security? Financing for this new program came from a working while we are retired. In a way… our Delivery is available for our student presenters James Church For answers, attend our Scott Hillegas new tax. Half of the taxed amount was retirement becomes a gift from the generation large orders. from Souderton Area High Social Security Basics Paul Wimmer contributed by the worker and half was that follows us – workers who provide for our School (pictured on p. 2) and presentation on June 21 contributed by the employer. Some argued needs from their own taxed wages. DeSales University. (more info. above). that those who paid into the new Social (continued on p. 3) Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 4 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 5 We Vouch for The Buzz About Zika Virus The Scoop On Concert Sundaes Farmers Markets! and Lyme Disease On Sundays in June, July & August, our Here’s the scoop on upcoming Concert Sundaes (full spread throughout the community welcomes talented artists and brochures will be available at Generations soon): A recipient must: Americas, raising worldwide entertainers to Souderton Park where visitors All concerts begin at 7:00pm and are held outdoors at the • be a Montgomery alarm. In the United States, Maurice W. Foulke Bandshell at Souderton Community County resident reports indicate black-legged can enjoy a free outdoor concert along with a • be 60 or older ticks, which can transmit Lyme sundae (or other tempting refreshment)! Park, Wile Avenue & Reliance Rd. • have a household disease, are rapidly expanding If it rains, you’ll find the concert at its new indoor venue: income that does not Generations is proud to be a “service club partner” for into new geographic regions of Souderton Area HIgh School , 625 Lower Road, exceed $21,978 per the country. Concert Sundaes. Thank you to all of our participants who Farmers Market individual or $29,637 Monday, Souderton, PA 18964. Attend a presentation by helped support the 2017 Concert Sundaes Series! We raised Vouchers Available per couple. June 19, 10:00am Abington Health Chronic Care over $600 for these concerts, which bring our community June 6 As the weather gets warmer, Vouchers are available for Professional Nurse Jane Cero you may want to spend more together. Generations is pleased to pick up at Generations and learn how to protect Upcoming Concert Sundaes: once again partner with beginning on June 6 during time outside with family and yourself. We’ll also discuss If you haven’t experienced the treat June 4: Community Day - Broadway/Light Montgomery County the following times: friends hiking, camping, • the latest treatments and that is a Concert Sundae in the Classical with Timothy Bentch (Tenor) & Mon: 1:00-2:30pm biking and/or swimming. CADCOM (Community research. Elisa Matthews (Soprano) Action Development Tue: 1:00-2:30pm Before going outdoors, Park, make this the summer to do Please register for this free • June 11: American Bombshells - Andrews Commission) for the Wed: 10:00am-2:30pm though, brush up on the latest it! Picture a Norman Rockwell Sisters-Style program by calling Farmers Market Voucher Thur: 1:00-2:30pm information on Zika Virus • June 18: Mike Borowski - Father’s Day Piano- 215-723-5841 or by stopping painting come to life right here in Program. While helping Fri: 1:00-2:30pm and Lyme Disease! Based Rock Concert at our front desk. Look for our backyard. People of all ages tap small farmers increase Please bring proof of age The spread of both vector- • June 25: Dr. Ben's Backbone - Blues Band & more informative “Help their toes to live music, appreciate the Fireworks sales, the program provides and address. borne diseases and the Yourself to Healthy Living” July 3: Allentown Band & Fireworks Rain Date eligible seniors with $20 in organisms that transmit them talents of local artists, and enjoy • presentations on the third • July 9: Travis Wetzel*** - Bluegrass food vouchers that can be has been making international Monday of each month at summer together. The “cherry on top” is that used at participating local headlines. The mosquito- 10:00am. refreshment sale proceeds collected during the ***Come out and see us at the Travis Wetzel Farmers Markets. borne Zika virus continues to concerts support a different local non-profit Bluegrass Concert on July 9! All proceeds from refreshment sales will benefit Generations’ Basic Ballroom Dancing organization each week (including Generations). Center and Meals on Wheels programming. Wednesdays, June 28-August 2, 10:00-11:30am Have fun and learn steps to many of the modern unique teaching style allows for teaching dances so you can strut your stuff at our monthly individuals too. Don’t stay away if you Red Hat Society News Evening Dances - and beyond! don’t have a partner! We would like to thank Rosie our organization’s former designation Eshelman for her many years of as SAAC)? If so, please keep an eye Instructors Ted and Bonnie Knauss are passionate Cost: Non-refundable course fee service as the former Queen of our out for event listings on p. 9 of our Saxy Red Hat Society chapter here at newsletter (including the June 21 get- about teaching ballroom dancing and enjoy the of $45 per person is due with fun and interesting. Our Vice-Queen, Generations. together at Caruso Brick Oven feeling of fulfillment that comes with it. They registration by June 21. This Grace Price and I are looking for Trattoria). event suggestions as well as hostesses look forward to offering a low-cost opportunity to course needs a minimum of ten Membership in the Red Hat Society is a rewarding vehicle for Now let’s hear from Linda Dickinson, to work with us in planning events. bring seniors together so they can keep on participants to be held (maximum of reconnecting old friends, making new our new Queen: Please contact me at 215-450-4986/ dancing! 30). Sorry - no a la carte class friends, and rediscovering the joy of [email protected] or via First of all, thank you for appointing registrations. Please stop by our getting together with other women for Facebook. Thank you for your me as your new Queen. I have big During this six week course, you will master the the express purpose of… having support and confidence in me. front desk or call 215-723-5841 shoes to fill, and I know with beginner steps to the fox-trot, waltz, swing, rumba, FUN! to register. everyone’s support I’ll be able to keep ~Linda Dickinson cha-cha and polka, and have fun! This class is Are you interested in joining our things running smoothly. I hope we designed for couples. However, Bonnie and Ted’s Saxy Red Hatters (dubbed so after can work together to make our events Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 6 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 7 Financial Counseling: Property Tax/Rent Rebates: Take The Montco Trail Challenge 3rd Wednesdays, 1pm—4pm Older adults and residents with Social John Kazary, Esq., CTFA, Senior disabilities may apply for rebates of It's time to hit the trails and participate in the your official trail challenge card. This year MONTCO TRAIL Financial Analyst with Univest Bank, rent and property taxes. Call for more Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montgomery County will be recognizing CHALLENGE Services provides a free review of your information on how to take advantage Our Social Services Coordinator investments. John can also assist with of this tax relief: 215-723-1930. Challenge will run until late fall, providing three levels of achievement with the RECOGNITION LEVELS: plenty of time for people of all ages to challenge (see box at right). Emily Filice is available Monday- creating a budget that works for you, SHARE: • EXPLORER - regardless of your assets. Call Social experience the seasonal changes in Friday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Stop in With SHARE (Self Help And Resource Plus you can visit two trails, parks, or county visit five trails - earn a Services for an appointment: during these hours or call ahead to Exchange) you can buy food packages Montgomery County's vast network of trails historic sites of your choosing and receive patch 215-723-1930. speak with Emily at 215-723-1930 worth $35-$40 in exchange for only and parks. This event is open to all. credit towards an achievement level. You ADVENTURER - • (her job duties sometimes take her Caregivers Support: two monthly hours of community Thirteen trails that connect greenways, don't have to walk or bike the entire trail to visit 10 trails - earn a outside of the office). 2nd Tuesdays, 11:00am volunteer service and $20. For more waterways, and heritage corridors throughout get credit for the challenge - just visit, enjoy, medal information, sign-up forms, and menus, APPRISE/TURNING 65 Led by Stephanie Yocum, Certified Montgomery County are part of the and earn your recognitions! The real • TRAILBLAZER - Support Group Facilitator, this group is check outside the Social Services office Thursday, June 1, by appt. challenge. When you visit the various trails incentive is the benefit of participating in a visit 15 trails and parks - appropriate for caregivers of adults who or call 215-723-1930. To place a earn a back pack cooler! Ed Savitsky, our APPRISE counselor, SHARE order through Generations, over the next few months, you will find a total body wellness activity that is also a treat suffer from dementia, Parkinson's REGISTRATION & can help you make good health disease, stroke, or other diseases. The please order by the date listed below. unique symbol at the trailhead to record on for the senses. INFORMATION: Please stop insurance decisions. APPRISE is a free group is approved by The Alzheimer's Generations is not responsible for any We will be hosting group outings to many of by our front desk to register health insurance counseling program Association. Pre-registration is orders placed directly to SHARE. the trails for our 3rd Saturday Hikes over the and pick up a trail challenge for older Pennsylvanians and is open to required for free, on-site respite care. Order Due Date: June 6 members of the community. Individual next few months so be sure to bring along card at Generations. Drop For questions or registration, call Pick Up Date: June 22 APPRISE appointments are offered this your trail challenge card. Look for more off your completed cards at 267-219-7986. Social Service Resources Generations by Nov. 22 to month. Participants must register in information on p. 15 about our visit to Our local & regional United Ways have receive your recognitions. advance. Call Social Services: Legal Aid: 3rd Thursdays an extensive database of social services Norristown Farm Park. Be healthy. Have For more information, 215-723-1930. 1:00pm—4:00pm, by appt. available in the region. Anyone can fun. Get out and go, Montco! contact Amy Stover: Meet with a lawyer to discuss your Farmers Market Vouchers: access this information by dialing 211 215-723-5841. legal questions or have a will or Power Photo Credit: montcopa.org Montgomery County residents who are of Attorney prepared. Appointments and talking with a live operator or by 60 or older may be eligible to receive are limited and book up fast. Call logging on to the system through the $20 in free vouchers to be used at Social Services to internet at participating local farmers markets. www.211sepa.org Featured Artist particular in the way it schedule: 215-723-1930. Your household income cannot exceed News & Notes Our featured artist for June breaks in and illuminates, Moncto Veterans Afairs: $21,978 per individual or $29,637 per LIHEAP: Family Night Bingo AARP Driver Safety transforming the ordinary to Counseling: To schedule a phone or in- and July is photographer couple. Vouchers are available for pick The Low-Income Home Energy person appointment, call the Office of Fri., Aug. 25, 7:00pm Friday, June 23, 9:15am Catherine D. Kerr. Her first be extraordinary. Daily up at Generations beginning on June 6 Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps Veterans Affairs: 610-278-3287. Doors open at 6:30pm; Take the AARP driver safety published pictures were walks along the Delaware during the following times: low-income families pay their heating Shuttle Service: A shuttle departs from River, across the street from Mon: 1:00-2:30pm bills. LIHEAP is a grant and does not games begin at 7:00pm. refresher course with taken to illustrate her work Generations on Mondays at 10:30am Tue: 1:00-2:30pm need to be repaid. To receive help, Purchase three cards and a Instructor Judy Pfanders and as a newspaper reporter and her home, offer frequent and travels to the Horsham Community Wed: 10:00am-2:30pm applicants must meet the required learn to drive safely on freelance writer, and that opportunities to test that Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). hot dog for just $5 and Thur: 1:00-2:30pm income limits. For questions or to idea in images of sun and Appointments are required. Contact enjoy 20 games of Bingo. today’s roads and remain experience in journalism Fri: 1:00-2:30pm determine your eligibility, call Sean Halbom, Director: 610-278-3285. independent for many years still informs her mist on the water. Lately in 215-723-1930. Additional cards and Please bring proof of age and address. to come. her photography, Catherine refreshments will be photography. As she Fee: $15.00 AARP followed a career path that has also been exploring how available for purchase. We Members; $20.00 Non- led her to ordained ministry people interact with each will also offer a 50/50 cash members. in the Episcopal Church, other and with the world Volunteer non-CDL raffle. All proceeds benefit Volunteer CDL Drivers To register, stop by our front however, her purpose has around them, each drivers are needed to are desperately needed Agile and energetic our Center and Meals on desk or call 215-723-5841. evolved from telling what interaction consciously or help pick up donations to support our travel volunteers are Wheels programming. Most insurance companies happened to telling what unconsciously reflecting the Lend of bread and Wawa program. Drivers will needed to assist with items. Weekly or see great sights, meet preparing and Come out and enjoy a require a refresher course at matters. character of their connection substitute positions great people, and enjoy serving food for our bargain family night out least every three years after to a greater whole. a Rev. Kerr is especially available. complimentary Noon Meal program. for a good cause! the full course. We will interested in the way light Stop by Generations during hand admissions/meals. Contact Milt Stover: Contact Chad Bickert: the months of June & July to Contact Lisa Furbacher: - offer the refresher course can be a metaphor for grace 215-723-5841. 215-723-5841 again in September, 2017. or presence, and in see Rev. Kerr’s 215-723-5841. Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 8 Generations of Indian Valley JuneJuly 20172015 p. 9

Duplicate Bridge Mahjong: Fridays, 12:30pm Pinochle: Regularly Scheduled Recreation Mondays, 12:15pm-3:30pm Experienced players are welcome to Thursdays, 12:45pm-3:30pm The listings below show when programs are typically scheduled. Activities may be cancelled or This session features a serious join our fun group for this wonderful Straight bid, no partner required. rescheduled. Please check the calendar or call if you have a question. approach to the game and requires a old Chinese tile game! Meet by the Refreshments served. Donation: Front Desk Information: 215-723-5841, 9:30am-3:00pm. partner. Donation: $1.00. fireplace. See below for information $1.50. on our spring Beginner Mahjong Billiards: Monday-Friday, intermission, we serve snacks and Coloring pages and colored pencils Garden Club: Red Hat Happenings: Class. 9:00am-4:00pm offer a 50/50 cash raffle. Join us on will be provided, or you can bring This group does gardening around the Check the Saxy Red Hatters bulletin Join in a game of pool at one of our Fridays, June 23 & July 28. your own supplies. Donation: $1.00 Center. New volunteers are Memoirs Group: board in the Generations vestibule for two well-maintained tables. All are per person, per class. welcome. Contact Linda Kratz: Mondays, 1:00pm more information about the welcome for daily play. Registration Bowling: 215-703-4078. Whether you’re writing just for Red Hat trip to Caruso Brick Oven is required for tournament play. Wednesdays, 10:00am Choir Chimes: yourself or to pass on to your family, Trattoria (Main St., Souderton) Hand and Foot Cards: Donation: $1.00 per day. Enjoy a fun time at Earl Bowl in Wednesdays, 10:15am join this creative group led by Wednesday, June 21, 11:30am. Earlington with a chance to win a The group, led by Dottie Reed, 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays, Marilyn Gross. Meet in the library. Bingo (Day): Shuffleboard: free game. $2.75 a game; $2.00 shoe rehearses and performs a varied 10:00am—2:00pm Wednesdays, 9:30am 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, rental. Meet at Earl Bowl. repertoire on hand chimes and meets Learn this card game that’s similar to Newsletter Mailing: 1:30pm Join this casual group in the warmer September-June. Ringers who can Canasta. Lunch break at 12:00pm. 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00am months in Souderton Community Begin purchasing your bingo cards Bridge: read music are needed! Contact (June 20) Handicrafters: at 1:00pm for $1.00 each. We Thursdays, Dottie: 215-721-9070. Join this winning team to help fold, Park, weather permitting. Park on play 20 games and 12:15pm-3:30pm Mondays, 10:00am label, and sort newsletters. Wile Ave. near the pool. have a 50/50 raffle This game is for the more Creative Writing: Join these crafty ladies to help with Refreshments follow for and refreshments at proficient player who can 2nd & 4th Thursdays, service projects or items for sale at volunteers. Volunteers are the break. play without guidance. 1:00pm—3:00pm the Center. Look for their display at also needed the afternoon Grow a Row for Keystone Join players for a game in Do you like to write? Join our our Meals on Wheels entrance. before the mailing to help Generations is a collection site Bingo (Evening): the Ridgeview Room. creative writing group. Share your for our local food pantry Keystone Hasenpfeffer: fold newsletters in the back of 4th Fridays, stories, poems, or non-fiction Opportunity Center. Check the Wednesdays, 1:00pm the community room. expiration date on toiletry and non- 7:00pm Captivated By Color: articles. March-November 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Contact Irene Landes at perishable food items and then Origami: place them in the collection baskets Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin 10:30am Evening Dance: 215-723-3791 if you’d like to try this 3rd Wednesdays, located at our entrances. Keystone at 7:00pm. Purchase cards for $1.00 PA Dutch card game that’s lots of Volunteer Victoria West leads this 1st Fridays, 12:45pm Opportunity Center helps serve over each. We play 20 games. At stress-free adult coloring group. March-November fun. Beginners welcome. Please call (June 21) 150 local families every month! Dances are held from 7:00pm - Irene if you are a regular player and Join volunteer Susan Wismer for If you are the in the process of 10:00pm, with doors opening won’t be able to attend. this relaxing, creative activity planning your garden, grow a row Book Club with Toni: at 6:30pm. We have live for Keystone! Bring your Tuesday, June 20, 1:30pm Indian Valley Choraleers: focused on the art of Japanese music, and snacks are offered paper folding. All supplies and homegrown produce to Keystone Mondays, 1:30pm—3:00pm Opportunity Center to help provide June’s book club selection is Small Great Things by Jodi at intermission! Singles & easy-to-follow instructions will The Choraleers sing a variety of local hungry folks with healthy food. Picoult. This compelling courtroom drama “offers a couples welcome. Open to the be provided. popular, seasonal, and patriotic tunes Keystone Opportunity Center is thought-provoking examination of racism in America public. Dance cost is $10.00 at from September-June. New members located at 104 Main St., Souderton. today, both overt and subtle. An African American the door. See the Front Desk Painting: Use the back entrance in the parking nurse hesitates before performing CPR and is charged welcome. Questions? Call Helen: for advance tickets at $9.00 Tuesdays, lot between Chestnut St. & Hillside with a very serious crime. With incredible empathy, 215-723-5398. each. The next evening dances 2:00pm—4:00pm Ave. The best times to drop off intelligence, and candor, Jodi Picoult tackles race, will be Friday, June 2 with Library: Monday-Friday Taught by Louisa Wismer. One- produce are Monday, Tuesday, and privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion—and doesn’t offer easy Good Times Band and Friday, Our Library is available for your use Wednesday between 9am-4pm. For answers (amazon.com).” Volunteer Toni Toole will lead a friendly on-one instruction is available. July 7 with Gary Dee and his more information, visit discussion on Tuesday, June 20 at 1:30pm. Please register if you plan to unless it is reserved for a program. Donation: $3.00 per class. keystoneopportunity.org band. attend: 215-723-5841. We use donations/honor system for borrowing. SATURDAY/ SCHEDULE June MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY All events are 2017 1 2 Touch of Peace Massage 3 subject to change. Billiards Away vs Normandy OUR NOON MEAL There will be no 11:00 Acupuncture (p.12) Menu items are 12:00 Lunch: Sloppy Joes noon meal on 12:00 Lunch: Cheesesteak 12:30 Mahjong Thursday, listed on the 10:15 Schuykill calendar. 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Bridge Class June 8. Order your River & Bartram’s RESERVATIONS ARE 12:45 Pinochle 7:00 Evening Dance with hoagie today REQUIRED. Please Garden Trip (see p. 3). APPRISE Appointments (p. 7) Good Times Band sign your name in 4 the lunch book at the front desk or call 215-723-5841 5 6 Touch of Peace Massage 7 ZB Massage 8 Hoagie Sale 9 10 three business days 10:00 Handicrafters Technology Training (p. 1) 9:00 Haircuts Technology Training (p. 1) Reflexology 3:30 Cowtown ahead of time. Upon 10:00 Blood Pressure (p. 12) 9:30 No 9 Mine Trip Billiards Home vs Ben Wilson Choraleers to Spring Street 12:00 Lunch: Meatball Sub Rodeo Trip arrival, please swipe 9:30 Shufeboard 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p. 7) 10:00 Hand & Foot Cards 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Mahjong your key card and 10:00 Bowling place your 12:00 Lunch: Smoked Sausage 12:00 Lunch: Crab Cake 12:45 Pinochle Touch of Peace Massage 12:00 Lunch: Chicken Alfredo anonymous 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 2:00 Painting Class 1:00 Hasenpfefer 1:00 Creative Writing donation ($2.00 1:00 Memoirs ZB Massage Touch of Peace Massage 3:30 Board Meeting suggested) in the 1:30 Choraleers SHARE Orders Due (p. 7) 11 collection box. WEEKLY FITNESS 12 13Billiards Home vs Pennridge 14 ZB Massage 9:00 Haircuts 15 16 17 TAKE-OUT MEALS OFFERINGS 10:00 Handicrafters 9:30 Shufeboard are $4 each. To Reflexology Technology Training (p. 1) Billiards Home vs Arbour Square 9:30 Hike: (held each week at order, visit our front 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p. 7) Technology Training (p. 1) 10:00 Meditation & Self Healing Diabetic Shoe Fittings (p. 12) ZB Massage the corresponding desk or call Trexler 12:00 Lunch: Meatloaf 11:30 Joseph Ambler Inn Trip 10:00 Bowling 12:00 Lunch: Ham Steak 215-723-5841 three 12:00 Lunch: Roasted Nature day & time unless 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 Captivated by Color 12:00 Lunch: Pork & Sauerkraut business days ahead 12:15 Bridge Chicken Sandwich Preserve noted above): See 11:00 Caregivers Support (p. 7) 1:00 Hasenpfefer of time. Pick up and 1:00 Memoirs 12:45 Pinochle 12:30 Mahjong p. 13 for full 12:00 Lunch: Dijon Chicken Choraleers to Dock Meadows pay at our front desk 1:30 Choraleers Legal Aid (p. 7) descriptions. 1:30 Bingo 2:00 Painting Class Touch of Peace Massage Touch of Peace Massage from 12:15pm- Touch of Peace Massage 12:45pm. Touch of Peace Massage 18 MONDAYS: 9:00 Flexercise 10:00 Handicrafters 8:00 Newsletter Mailing 9:00 Haircuts ZB Massage HAPPY BIRTHDAY 19 20 21 22 23 24 10:00 Meditation Celebrate birthdays 10:00 Zika & Lyme Disease(p. 4) 8:30 Meadowbrook Farm Trip 9:30 Shufeboard 10:00 Bowling Reiki (p. 12) Reflexology 10:30 Tai Chi with us on Wed., 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p. 7) Billiards Away vs Arbour Square Billiards Home vs Arbour Square Technology Training (p. 1) 9:15 Safe Driving Refresher (p. 6) June 21! Lunch 10:30 Social Security Basics (p. 3) 12:00 Lunch: Mac & Cheese Technology Training (p. 1) 12:00 Lunch: Open-Faced 12:00 Lunch: Sausage & TUESDAYS: includes birthday 11:30 Red Hat to Caruso (p. 9) 10:00 Hand & Foot Cards Roast Beef Peppers 9:00 Sit, Stretch, Flex cake for dessert, and 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Lunch: American Burger & Martha leads the 1:00 Memoirs 12:00 Lunch: BBQ Chicken Birthday Cake 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Mahjong 9:00 Gentle Yoga singing! Touch of Peace Massage 1:30 Book Club (p. 8) 12:45 Origami (p. 9) 12:45 Pinochle Touch of Peace Massage 2:00 Painting Class 1:00 Hasenpfefer SHARE Order Pick Up (p. 7) 7:00 Evening Bingo (p. 8) WEDNESDAYS: Financial Counseling (p. 7) 9:00 Step Aerobics OUR CAFÉ Touch of Peace Massage 25

The Café is open Mon.-Fri. from 2610:00 Handicrafters 2710:30 Captivated by Color 28 9:00 Haircuts ZB Massage 29 30 Hoagie Sale June 8 THURSDAYS: 9:00am-1:00pm and 9:00 Sit, Stretch, Flex 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p. 7) Touch of Peace Massage 9:30 Shufeboard 10:00 Bowling Technology Training (p. 1) Billiard Home vs Brittany Pt. Hoagies are $6 for turkey features an à la carte 9:00 Stretch & Renew 10:45 Hearing Checks (p. 12) Technology Training (p. 1) 10:00 Meditation & Self Healing 12:00 Lunch: Cheesesteak 12:00 Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Italian. To place pre- breakfast & lunch 10:00 Dancefit 12:00 Lunch: Chicken Parm 12:00 Lunch:Pulled Pork Sandwich 10:30 Ballroom Dancing (p. 4) 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Mahjong menu and daily orders, stop by or call 1:30 Bingo 12:00 Lunch: Salmon specials. No need to 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 12:30 Bridge Class (p. 3) 215-723-5841 by FRIDAYS: 2:00 Painting Class 1:00 Hasenpfefer order, just stop by! 1:00 Memoirs 7:00 Fifth Friday in the Café: Tuesday, June 6. Delivery 9:00 Flexercise Touch of Peace Massage Ode to Joy (p. 1) is available for large 10:30 Tai Chi orders. p. 10 p. 11 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 12 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 13 Wellness/Spa Offerings Fitness Offerings Acupuncture: Thursday, June 1, with licensed therapist Maureen Staudt, RN. Meditation & Class fees vary based on instructor fees and typical class attendance. Exercisers: Check the health & fitness 11:00am-1:00pm Cost is $25 for participants and $45 for non- Self-Healing: bulletin board (near the double doors on the wood-floor side of our Community Room) for important Acupuncture is an ancient and continually- participants. Payment is due at time of 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, announcements and last-minute changes. researched medicine that enables the body to appointment. Please call Maureen for more 10:00am heal and relieve symptoms by inserting thin, information or to schedule: 215-806-0556. Join Gina Polsinelli, M.A., Make a Splash! sterile needles into specific points on the body. Touch of Peace Massage helps alleviate pain Licensed Marriage and Family • Seniors swim free daily from 12pm-1pm at the Souderton Community Pool located at Kimberly Niezgoda, L.Ac. Board Certified and stiffness, control blood pressure, and boost Therapist, for an experiential, Wile Ave. & Reliance Rd. Low cost morning aqua fitness classes are also offered. For Licensed Acupuncturist, offers seated group immunity. On-site appointments are available. self-healing session. She will more information, call 215-703-0123 after Memorial Day. treatments, by appointment for $20. Please Generations participants receive a discount for guide participants in self- allow 45-60 minutes for your appointment. services ($60 for one hour; $35 for ½ hour). talk to help tune out negative • Community Memberships are available for Rockhill’s fitness center and pool. See Amy For questions or scheduling, contact Kim: To make an appointment call Patricia Isaak, stereotypes and replace them Stover at Generations for forms. For more information, contact The Community at 215-500-3399 or [email protected]. LMT, 267-261-2827. with positive affirmations for Rockhill: 215-257-2751 Walk-ins accepted if time allows. aging. Cost: Donation of $3 Reflexology: June 9, 13, & 23, • Gold card passes are available for the Souderton High School pool for those 62 and per person will be collected By appointment older. Contact Brenda Oelschlager at 215-721-1551 (please mention Generations). Haircuts: Wednesdays, before class. 9:00am—11:00am Reflexology is the practice of stimulating • I.V. YMCA pool guest passes are available for for $5 per session. Call (215) 723-3569. Pamper yourself with a haircut by Mary points on the feet for a beneficial effect elsewhere on the body. Lori Koffel, Meditation: DiCondina, Licensed Cosmetologist, for only Mondays, Reflexologist. Call 267-663-1575 for Dancefit: Thursdays, 10:00am-10:45am Stretch & Renew: Thursdays, 9:00am-9:45am $6.00. Please use the sign-up sheet at the Front 10:00am-10:30am Desk or call 215-723-5841 to schedule your appointments at Generations. $22/30 minutes. Have fun getting fit while you move to this toe-tapping, This slow-paced, stretch-based class is great for beginners. Enjoy a soothing and gentle appointment up to six weeks in advance. Zumba-inspired workout which combines Latin and Incorporating elements of barre work, yoga, tai chi and Reiki: Thursday, June 22, by appt. class with guided meditation, Walk-ins are welcome up to a total of 25 international music with some of your old favorites. pilates, the class is structured around rejuvenating and During this warm, gentle treatment, Linda stretches, and breathing people. Designed for all fitness levels including those with two left healing. Stretch all areas of the body while releasing stress Martin, Reiki Practitioner Level III, will apply techniques that will renew feet. Kristin Messina, Certified Instructor. Fee: $4/class or and tension from joints and muscles. Darlene Cianci, Massage: light touch to transmit energy through her and revitalize body and hands to your body. 30 or 60 minute $20/6 classes. Pay at front desk. Certified Instructor. Fee: $3/class or $14/8 classes. Pay at Most weekdays by appointment mind. Darlene Cianci, appointments are available. Cost: $40 for one front desk. Massage Therapy has been proven to help the Certified Instructor. Fee: $3/ Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays, 9:00am-9:45am hour, $25 for ½ hour. Wear loose & body heal, relieve stress, and help manage class or $14/8 classes. Pay Gentle Yoga, with standing poses and mat floor work, is a Tai Chi: Mondays & Fridays, 10:30am-11:15am comfortable clothing. To schedule your anxiety and depression. at front desk. great way to enhance flexibility, balance, and strength. Tai Chi Health, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, can appointment, contact Linda: 610-287-7112 or Zero Balance Massage is a hands-on body/ Darlene Cianci, Certified Instructor. Fee: $3/class or $14/8 help you improve balance and coordination; relieve stress; [email protected] mind system of therapy and table massage classes. Pay at front desk. and increase muscle mass, strength, stamina, endurance, and flexibility. Darlene Cianci, Certified Instructor. Fee: $3/class Health Screenings Blood Pressure Checks: Diabetic Shoe Fittings: Glucose Testing: Hearing Checks Monday, June 5 Thursday, June 15, Monday, July 10, Monday, June 26, Flexercise: Sit, Stretch, Flex: Step Aerobics: 10:00am—11:30am By appointment 10:00am 10:45am-12:30pm Fit Mondays & Fridays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Wednesdays, Free blood pressure Diabetics on Medicare may This free service provided Please call our 9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-10:00am checks, provided by receive one pair of shoes by Bayada Nurses is Front Desk at less Come join this vigorous This seated workout This class has cardio and Abington Health offered quarterly. Eat a 215-723-5841 to 4 and inserts per year. A one hour class featuring includes aerobics, strength components. Services, are held on the representative from G.K. light, low-sugar breakfast schedule an appointment The following ½ hour of aerobics and ½ strength, flexibility and Participants can select a first Monday of each Medical will measure and on the morning of testing. for a free hearing check classes are led by hour of strength work. balance work. Keep preference of step or certified fitness All equipment provided. moving, prevent falls, or regular aerobics. The month. First come, first evaluate your feet. To Call 215-723-5841 to and/or hearing aid service instructors. Please Instructor: return to exercise after a format is middle to high place $2.00 per serve. Sign in on the schedule an appointment at schedule. Walk-ins with Associates in Robyn Earl. break. Equipment level. person, per class in sheet outside the health welcome. Hearing. provided. Instructor: Generations, contact the collection box room upon arrival. Paula Klauger: at the back of the Instructor: Jean Tornetta April Baker. 215-872-3222. Community Room. Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 14 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 15

Cost: $15 includes mine tour and ride on our bus. Day Trips Lunch is on your own. Payment Information: Departs: 9:30am Returns: 4:00pm Trip payment is due by the deadline listed with each trip. After this date, your money will not be refunded unless you find a Please note the following trip reservation Trip Opened: May 10 Payment Deadline: May 24 replacement traveler. If payment has not been made by this date, Generations reserves the right to cancel your reservation. policies: On the day a trip opens (noted under Registrations may still be accepted after the payment deadline if space is available. Make checks payable to Generations of each trip listing), in-person reservations are COWTOWN RODEO, Pilesgrove, NJ Indian Valley. accepted first, beginning at 9:00am. Phone Saturday, June 10 reservations may be made beginning at 10:00am Since 1929, Cowtown Rodeo has been offering Aboard The Additional Trip Tips: Spirit of Philadelphia by calling 215-723-7997 (please use this number visitors a taste of western ranching. Having stood the • All trips depart from 259 N. Second St., Souderton unless otherwise specified. on opening day only). On all other days, test of time, the Cowtown Rodeo remains true to Old • Participants may sign up only himself/herself and one guest on opening day. Our active participants take precedence over guests. reservations may be made in person at the Front West traditions that are an integral part of American history. Before the rodeo in the open arena, we will • Travelers must be independent to participate in any trip. Desk or by calling 215-723-5841, Monday-Friday enjoy a three-course dinner at the Woodstown Diner. • Look for the sneaker symbol to indicate the degree of walking involved in a trip. from 9:00am-3:00pm. A Generations participant Cost: $50 includes ride on our bus, rodeo, dinner, • A star (*) after the trip listing indicates a new trip listing. may sign up only himself/herself and one guest taxes, & gratuity. • If you don’t get a spot on a desired trip, please sign up for the waiting list! If a waiting list on opening day. Departs: 3:30pm Returns: 11:00pm becomes long enough to plan an additional trip, we will attempt to do so and call those on the Trip Opened: May 10 Payment Deadline: June 1 waiting list first. SCHUYLKILL RIVER TOUR & BARTRAM’S GARDEN, Philadelphia OUT TO LUNCH: JOSEPH AMBLER INN, MEADOWBROOK FARM, Philadelphia NEW HOPE BOAT RIDES* Sunday, June 4 Tuesday, June 13 Discover the Hidden River on a fun and educational Tucked away on 12 acres of rolling countryside in Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, July 11 & Tuesday, July 18 riverboat tour. Learn about the past, present, and Montgomeryville and comprised of five historic Come see Meadowbrook Farm’s acres of woodland, Hop aboard, ride in comfort, and savor the gentle breeze future of the tidal Schuylkill River and its impact on buildings, the Joseph Ambler Inn is a unique Eastern adorned with low hedges used to delineate distinct on the slick 37 foot “Star of New Hope.” Enjoy a Philadelphia. The riverboat will take us to Bartram’s Pennsylvania establishment. After our three-course gardens. Each garden room connects and flows like scenic, narrated tour on the Delaware River and get a Garden, which is the oldest surviving botanical meal, we will have a historic tour of the Inn the rooms of a house, resulting in a series of outdoor glimpse of New Hope’s history and architecture while garden in North America. Here, we will enjoy a (optional). living spaces. The interior of the home is equally you savor the gentle breeze. Following our tour, we historic botanical garden walk and arboretum tour. Cost: $50 includes ride on our bus, three-course exquisite. We will enjoy a tour of the house and the will enjoy free time in New Hope to for shopping and We will have a boxed picnic lunch at Bartram’s meal, tour, taxes, & gratuity. gardens as well as a boxed lunch on the grounds. lunch on your own. Garden. Departs: 11:30am Returns: 3:00pm Cost: $50 includes ride on our bus, house tour, Cost: $25 includes ride on our bus, boat ride, & Rain or Shine. garden tour, lunch, taxes, & gratuity. gratuity. Lunch is on your own. Trip Opened: May 10 Payment Deadline: May 26 Cost: $55 includes ride on our bus, riverboat ride, Departs: 8:30am Returns: Approx. 2:30pm Departs: 10:15am Returns: 2:45pm garden tours, boxed lunch, taxes, & gratuity. Trip Opens: May 10 Payment Deadline: May 1 Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 5 Departs: 10:15am Returns: 4:30pm HIKE: TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE Trip Opened: May 10 Payment Deadline: May 22 Saturday, June 17 LOST RIVER CAVERNS,* Hellertown HIKE: NORRISTOWN FARM PARK* The Trexler Nature Preserve is a 1,108 acre park Friday, July 7 Saturday, July 15 owned and maintained by Lehigh County. It was Come with us on an adventure through lost River Norristown Farm Park is a working farm in continuous founded by General Harry Trexler as a way to protect NO. 9 MINE & MUSEUM, Tamaqua Caverns, nature’s underground wonderland. A guided use since colonial times. The 690-acre park is home to endangered bison and elk at the turn of the 20th Tuesday, June 6 walking tour lasting 30-45 minutes covers wildlife, fish, reptiles, and amphibians; birds; trees; and Century. A lunch stop at Schnecksville Diner (on your Ride by rail over 1,600 feet into a mountain and then approximately 1200 feet of paved walkways in an 216 species of wildflowers. Enjoy a hike own) will follow. take a walking tour which allows you to see and underground cave. Following our tour, take time to on paved trails or venture through the Cost: $4 includes ride on our bus and hike. Lunch experience the true inner workings of one of explore the museum and gift shop. Then we will head woods on one of the nature trails. We is on your own. Earn a Trail America's oldest deep coal mines, including the to Hellertown Diner for lunch. Challenge will stop for lunch at Friendly’s (on Departs: 9:30am Returns: 2:30pm achievement Original No. 9 mine elevator shaft. Explore an Cost: $40 includes tour of Caverns, lunch, taxes, & your own) after the hike. Trip Opened: May 10 Payment Deadline: June 17 on this underground mule way and see a miner’s hospital cut gratuity. trip>>> Cost: $4 includes ride on our bus. in stone that dates back to 1858. Visit the mine Departs: 9:30am Returns: 2:30pm See p. 6. Lunch is on your own. museum with over 2,000 artifacts, tools, and photos. Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 3 Departs: 9:30am Returns: Following our visit, we will stop for lunch (on your 2:00pm own) at the Tamaqua Diner. Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 15 Rain or Shine. Day Trips continued on page 17. Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 16 Generations of Indian Valley June 2017 p. 17 with Generations escorts Tish & Mary Lou to tractor-drawn farm wagon will take guests on a one mile Wildwood, NJ! Inclusions for your five day, four journey to Smucker Farm. There you will enjoy a Wildwood Days Day Trips wonderful picnic and live entertainment. September 17-21, 2017 night vacation: Continued from page 15. • Roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation Cost: $50 includes wagon ride, dinner, taxes, and Beautiful beaches... A legendary gratuity. boardwalk...Lifelong • Four nights deluxe accommodations at an SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,* oceanfront hotel Departs: 3:30pm Returns: 10:30pm memories… Wildwood, NJ is a Tuesday, July 25 Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 6 truly incredible island beach • Four full breakfasts at your hotel Come aboard and experience the most breathtaking resort with an unmatched array • Four superb dinners at fine local restaurants skyline views, delicious food, attentive service, and THE BIKINIS AT PINES DINNER THEATER* of attractions, shopping venues, • A visit to historic Cape May. interactive entertainment all while cruising along the Sunday, July 30 (Allentown) restaurants, historic sights, and • A cocktail party with live entertainment at your Delaware River. “The Bikinis” will you have dancing in the aisles! It’s outdoor fun. It’s a living, hotel Cost: $60 includes two-hour cruise along the the story of four Jersey girls reunited after 20 years. The breathing piece of Americana • A pizza party at your hotel Delaware, lunch, taxes, & gratuity. show features a hit parade of music, featuring tunes like that’s drawn people of all Departs: 9:30am Returns: 4:00pm • A sunset sightseeing dolphin watch and more! “It’s in His Kiss,” Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” “Under the Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 3 ages for generations. Travel Package price per person: Boardwalk,” and many more. Move over Jersey Boys, *Single: $479.00 *Double: $419.00 here come the Bikinis! A $75.00 deposit is required at sign-up. BANQUET IN A CORNFIELD,* Cost: $65 includes ride on our bus, lunch, taxes, & Trip opened February 1st. Final itineraries will be Bird-in-Hand, PA gratuity. Thursday, July 27 Departs: 11:30am Returns: 5:00pm Generations available this spring. Trip Escorts Contact Lisa Furbacher to make your reservation: Here’s your unique opportunity to connect with Trip Opens: June 7 Payment Deadline: July 5 Tish & 215-723-5841 or [email protected]. Lancaster County land and its delicious bounty. A Mary Lou FuLL Thanks to our sponsors and partners. . . The trip to Lake George, N.Y. scheduled for June, 2017 is now full. For waiting list reservations, Platinum contact Lisa Furbacher: 215-723-5841. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Oct. 13-18, 2017 City; the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; and The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a more. 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Franconia Elementary School is turning 75 next school year and will be hosting an Open House celebration Who’s Calling? We somemes use an automated phone system to relay schedule informaon to our parcipants. If you receive a call from a “617” area code, it might be us! Please answer the phone or let your machine pick it up to hear important informaon (you may hear a pause first). Phone lists are