Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 20 April 2016 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 Generations of Hours & Contact p. 20 Indian Valley
If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, please let us know so we can update our records and save a buck! Music Through The Generations Wednesday, April 20, 5:30-7:30pm Time Dated Material From "Baby Boomers" to "Millenials," Center began serving local seniors in generationsofiv.org Mailed from Lansdale on music shapes the lives of different 1967, it wasn’t until 1989 that we March 15, 2016 Generations. Just like a familiar smell moved into our current home). triggers memories of yesteryear, a Baseball Picnic: Our culinary team will prepare an familiar song can conjure up thoughts Friday, April 8, 12:00pm elegant menu of small plates for big of special times, people and places. Generations is. . . appetites. •a place of welcome and friendship for active adults Batter up! Welcome spring with a No matter what songs we associate with our particular Generation, the Tickets for the event are $50 per •a community of people committed to learning, growth and mutual support celebration of the Great American Pastime •a gathering, where the needs and joys of the community can be shared music helps to remind us that person. Since we strive to keep •a spirit of partnership and caring which lasts. . . from generation to generation Come dressed in your favorite team’s colors/ “enjoying life is timeless. . .” program costs so low (and often free), the Center relies on major fundraising spirit wear and enter to win tickets for a This April, we invite you to hear the events like this one to maintain our sounds of Music Through The Phillies Game. We’ll have a picnic lunch financial health. We’re very grateful to We’re here *See p. 11 for Weather policy Generations and join us for our annual schedule all who continue to contribute to our Monday-Friday, Generations and Meals on Wheels with “stadium favorites” performed on the spring event on Wednesday, April 20 announcements. mission, whether they are able to 9:00am-4:00pm* follow the Souderton Area School piano and we will share baseball memorabilia from 5:30-7:30. The celebration, District (SASD) for weather-related celebrate with us or not. All of our Evenings & Weekends marking 27 years at our Second Street closings & delays. Listen to KYW and trivia. donors, large and small, play an as scheduled location, will highlight the traditional 1060 or WNPV 1440 for #309/ important role in the Center’s growth. Souderton Area School District. Cost: $5* 27th anniversary gift of music. To make a reservation, please stop by Please stop by our front desk or call Guitar/vocalist Joseph Ryan will lead For Generations: our front desk between March 1 & If SASD has a two hour delay, us on a musical journey through time Contact us 215-723-5841 to register. April 8. Main Number: (215) 723-5841 Generations opens at 11:00am. If featuring songs which are SASD has an early dismissal, *There will be no regular noon meal this day. representative of eras from the Silent We are a 501(c)3 non-profit Rental Info.: (215) 723-6966 Generations closes at 2:00pm. Social Services: (215) 723-1930 Generation to Generation X. Through community center. All proceeds from Meals on Wheels: (215) 723-8555 For Meals on Wheels: Remember: You can view our full these songs, and with the help of our this event will benefit our Center and If SASD is closed, there will be no guests, we will celebrate more than 27 Meals on Wheels programming. newsletter on our website by the 1st Meals on Wheels deliveries. In the info@generationsofiv.org years of gatherings, support, friendship event of a two hour delay, we will of each month: and community presence in the Indian www.generationsofiv.org attempt to deliver meals. www.generationsofiv.org Valley and beyond. (Although the Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 2 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 3 Our team Full STEAM Ahead to Get Organized Generations is. . . Wednesdays in May Staf Generations of Indian Valley is a 501(c)3 Douglas Eschbach, Get organized in May with Bev Griffith, Professional non-profit community center serving active Executive Director Organizer of Souderton and author of Full STEAM Ahead WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH: senior adults in Souderton, Telford, Lisa Furbacher, (How to use your Space, Time, Energy And Money to create ENERGY: Find out how procrastination depletes your Assistant Director Franconia and the surrounding a simpler, well-balance life). energy, and find out how to tackle it. This session will Kimberly Hendricks, communities with programs in wellness, include some energy-boosting lifestyle tips as well as a MOW Coordinator (North Penn) Take one, two, three or all of the four sessions listed below. nutrition, social services, recreation, travel hands-on exercise for managing the dreaded papers and Dawn Hunsdorfer, All classes will be held on Wednesdays in May from Social Services Coordinator and more. Generations’ Meals on Wheels junk mail that can drain our daily 10:00-11:30am. Kathy Jansen, program serves the Indian Valley and North energy. Staff Spotlight: Donna Wolfle, Cafe Supervisor & Special Projects Penn areas. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH: Lexi Little, MOW Kitchen Coordinator WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH: SPACE: Learn how to Kitchen Assistant See more information below. MONEY: There are many Generations of Indian Valley is funded, in maximize your space with what Christopher Lutz, ways to manage a household on Kitchen Supervisor part, under contract with Aging and Adult you have on hand. We’ll look at We assure participation and services to a fixed income. Our focus in Pat McQue, Services of Montgomery County. cabinets and cupboards and this class will be on simple MOW Coordinator (Indian Valley) Additional funding is provided by the North anyone applying and qualifying without include tips for a quick closet ideas for everyday living that Stephanie Radclif, Penn United Way, foundation grants, regard to race, religion, national origin, makeover that will help you Member Services Coordinator will save you money, time and municipal support, fundraising projects and marital status, sex, sexual orientation, identify what you have and Esther Stoudt, energy. Your wallet - and our individual and corporate contributions. We gender identity or disability where a person where it is located. You’ll also Rental Coordinator planet - will be happier. Amy Stover, ADC, suggest, but do not require, an annual is otherwise qualified or could be with learn how to identify clutter and Program Coordinator contribution from our participants to help reasonable accommodation. Generations is keep it out of your home. REGISTRATION: Participants Milt Stover, an Equal Opportunity Employer. may register for one or all of the classes. Class size is Maintenance Coordinator defray the costs of our operating expenses. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH: limited. A donation will be collected before each class to Donna Wolfle, TIME: Even if you’re no longer punching a time clock or help defray administrative costs. Suggested donation is $2 MOW Kitchen Coordinator managing a house full of kids, you may find at the end of per person per class. Board of Directors Staff Spotlight: Donna Wolfle the day that you got nothing done. The focus of this class Alexandra Metricarti, will be on prioritizing, planning and creating customized Stop by our front desk or call 215-723-5841 to register. Chair Meet Donna Wolfle, our Q. Which three items would A: Everyone’s willingness to checklists for speed and efficiency. We will discuss smart Photo Credit: Flickr Emily May Organized Closet Rebecca Nice, D.O., Meals on Wheels Kitchen you take a deserted island work together; the happy, shopping, easy meal planning, holiday tasks, trip planning, Vice Chair Coordinator. Those who other than food and water? helpful spirit of the volunteers packing and much more. Christopher J. Detweiler, have the pleasure to assist in A: Hand lotion, nail clippers, and how well I am treated by Secretary her kitchen know that she and a Bible everyone. Timothy Swartley, Treasurer works with flexibility and Q: What life advice would Q: What is your favorite time Lewis Goodman, Esq. Brian K. Goshow finesse, helping to mix the you tell your children? of day? EXPANDING HORIZONS SENIOR PROM LIFE IS TAXING A: Life is short. Don’t sweat A: Evening - I love to curl up Ron Hallman tasks and personalities of The Expanding Horizons The Souderton High School AARP Foundation the small stuff. Love with all on my couch and crotchet Paul R. Hunsberger over 40 different volunteers Life Long Learning series Leo Club will host the Tax-Aide will continue you have. God is always in while watching T.V. Marion Juniper each week along with the will be held Thursdays in annual Senior Citizens’ through Friday, April 15. D. Scott Landis control. makings of over 320 meals. Q: Which meal would be April at 9:00am at Prom on Saturday, April 9 The service is available Kyle Longacre Q: If there was a movie your favorite to receive? Souderton Mennonite from 5pm-9pm. This free to taxpayers with low William Payne Donna lives in Hatfield with produced about your life, who A: All of my favorites Homes. The cost of the year’s prom features a and moderate income, Ella M. Roush her husband. She has two News would play you and why? together: brocolli salad, four week session is $20 Mardis Gras theme as well with special attention to M. Theresa Schwarzer sons, ages 17 and 24. She is a A: Julia Roberts, because she tropical fruit salad and chicken & and is due with your as a fun night of dinner those 60 and older. Carl Yusavitz lover of music, especially registration by March 18. and dancing. looks just like my sister, I can salad Appointments are singing, and she has cared for notes For more information and Emeritus smile almost as big as she can, Tickets are $10 each and required for this service, seniors for most of her life. Q: If you were a kitchen full brochures stop by Charles H. Allebach, Jr. and I laugh obnoxiously are available at and they fill up fast. Stop utensil, which one would you before March 18 or visit James Church Read on to find out more Generations, Encore by our front desk or call Scott Hillegas Q: What has surprised you be? www.generationsofiv.org about the newest addition to Experiences and the to schedule Paul Wimmer A: A pot holder, because I can our staff. most about working here? Indian Valley YMCA. 215-723-5841. handle a lot of heat and still stay cool Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 4 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 5 Advanced Beginner/ Tips for a Intermediate Bridge Class Concert Sundaes The Indian Valley Arts Foundation is Better Night’s Rest Music & Ice Cream in the Park dedicated to helping the arts grow and She will join us again this Jane Cero and explore tips Your Support is Greatly Appreciated! prosper in our community. spring to offer instruction for getting better ZZZ’s so For over 25 years the Indian Valley Arts in the following class: you can be more productive, On Sundays in June, July & August, our community Foundation has been a community arts Advanced Beginner/ mentally sharp, emotionally welcomes talented artists and entertainers to advocate. Their programs are organized Intermediate Bridge: balanced and energized. Souderton Park where visitors can enjoy a free into three subcommittees: Concert This class is not intended Sundaes in the Park, The Montgomery Fridays, May 20 & 27; for true beginners. Please register for the free outdoor concert along with a sundae (or other June 3 & 10 Mon., April 18 Prerequisite: Exposure program by calling tempting treat). It’s a lot like a Norman Rockwell County Poet Laureate Program and The Learn this timeless card at 10:00am to modern Bridge bidding Community Arts Initiative. game from someone who 215-723-5841 or stopping painting come to life. and "five card majors." When it comes to sleep, it’s believes that PLAYING by our front desk. Look for Fridays, May 20 & 27; not just quantity that Generations is proud to be a “service Bridge is the key to more informative “Help Concert Sundaes. Any donation LEARNING Bridge. June 3 & 10 matters, it’s quality too. club partner” for Concert Sundaes 12-2pm - Class Yourself to Healthy Living” amount is greatly appreciated. Belinda Rose Anderson is Being older doesn’t have to and we are hoping to raise presentations on the third For a donation of $25.00 an ACBL Certified Club 2-3pm - Optional Free mean you feel tired all the $500 from our Center and Director, with a specialty Practice Game Monday of each month at made by March 30, your time. There are many its participants to help of teaching Bridge to Cost: A $30 non- things you can do to get a 10:00am. name will be printed in beginners. Belinda has refundable fee for the Photo Credit: FlickrRenee Gademann Bed support this worthy cause the program. Donations taught at Lehigh County four week course is due good night’s rest. which brings our Active Life, Pine Run by May 11, 2016. will still be graciously Attend a presentation by Retirement Community community together. To register, stop by our accepted after March 30. and Generations. Abington Health Chronic front desk or call Please see Lisa in our front Thank you for your support Care Professional Nurse 215-723-5841. office to make a donation. of Generations and Concert Cash or checks will be accepted. Sundaes! AARP Safe Driving Refresher Course Checks should be made payable to IVAF/ Photo Credit: concertsundaes.com Friday, April 22, 9:15am-12:00pm Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from Fee: $15.00 AARP Members; $20.00 Non-members. brushing up on their driving To register, stop by our front desk or Zentangle 101 Tuesday, May 31, 12:30-2:00pm skills. call 215-723-5841. Zentangle is a pen and Zentangle are to increase focus, numerous cross-curricular activities. Join instructor Judy Pfanders to Most insurance companies require a ink technique that induce relaxation and encourage This class is appropriate for true learn defensive driving full eight hour course to be taken explores the deliberate mark-making and beginners or those who have already techniques. Take the AARP initially. Once completed, a potential of invention. taken a Zentangle 101 class. driver safety refresher course refresher course should be taken at pattern, line Join Certified Zentangle Teacher, Cost: Non-refundable fee of $12.00 and learn the current rules of least every three years after that. and positive and Randall Taylor-Craven for per student is due by May 24, 2016 the road and how to operate We recommend contacting your negative space. Zentangle 101. Students will work and includes instruction and a your vehicle more safely in insurance company to determine Zentangle is quickly in a small format to make a Zentangle Basic Kit. ($7.00 if the today's increasingly challenging exact requirements. We will offer becoming popular among artists and completed black-on-white paper student already has a Zentangle driving environment. Get the the refresher course again in June, non-artists alike because of its tile. During the workshop, Randall Basic Kit). To register for the tools you need to drive safely on today’s roads, and 2016. No full courses are scheduled at Generations for beautiful simplicity incorporating will also discuss how Zentangle can program, please stop by our front remain independent for many years to come. for the remainder of 2016. both the stroke of a pen and the state be applied to different media and to desk or call 215-723-5841. Photo Credit: Flickr Steve Baker Just Another Sunday Drive of relaxation. The goals of Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 6 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 7 Beginner Technology Training Fridays, this May located near our front and rear Call Dawn for more information on Social entrances. We are so grateful for your how to take advantage of this tax relief: BEGINNER ANDROID BEGINNER APPLE donations but cannot accept food that 215-723-1930 TABLET/SMART PHONE CLASS iPAD/iPHONE CLASS Madam TechKnow (Sederia is expired. Check the date before S.H.A.R.E.: Every Friday in May, 9:15-10:30am Every Friday in May Brown) specializes in step Services you donate. Learn the basic features of an Android* 11:00am-12:15pm With SHARE (Self Help And Resource by step technology Our Social Services Director, Dawn, tablet or cell phone for more effective and Learn the basic features of an Apple Caregivers Support: Exchange) you can buy food packages instruction in a fun and is available Wednesday-Friday from efficient use. Bring your own charged iPad tablet or iPhone for more effective 2nd Tuesday, 11:00am worth $35-$40 in exchange for only nonjudgmental tablet or cell phone, along with any and efficient use. Bring your own 10:00am-1:00pm. Stop in during Led by Stephanie Yocum, Certified two hours of community volunteer environment. She provides necessary passwords, to class. charged iPad or iPhone, along with any these hours or call ahead to speak Support Group Facilitator, this group is service and $20. SHARE is open to all education to 55+ learners You will learn to: necessary passwords, to class. with Dawn at 215-723-1930 (her job appropriate for caregivers of adults who without financial restrictions. For more Use basic functions of tablets You will learn to: on how to utilize, • suffer from dementia, Parkinson's information, sign-up forms, and menus, • Use basic functions of cell phones • Use basic functions of tablets navigate and duties sometimes take her outside of disease, stroke or other diseases and is check outside the Social Services office • Navigate Android (interface, home screen, • Use basic functions of iPhones understand the office). approved by The Alzheimer's or call 215-723-1930. To place a menus) • Navigate iPad/iPhone (interface, present-day Association. Pre-registration is SHARE order through Generations, • Set up wireless connection, ring tones, home screen, menus) electronic Apprise Appointments: general settings • Set up wireless connection, ring required for respite care. For questions please order by the date listed below. devices. Thurs., April 7 • Set up email and social accounts tones, general settings or registration call: 267-219-7986 Generations is not responsible for any • Work with apps (running, downloading, • Set up email and social accounts Individual Ed Savitsky, our APPRISE counselor, orders placed directly to SHARE. installing) • Work with apps (running, appointments will answer your Medicare questions Legal Aid: 3rd Thursday Order Due Date: April 5 • Work with screens (wallpaper, widgets, downloading, installing) are available and help you make good health 1:00—4:00pm, by appt. Pick Up Date: April 21 folders, and locking) • Work with screens (moving/ Fridays in May insurance decisions once you turn 65. Meet with a lawyer to discuss your *Most non-Apple “smart”devices use the deleting items, and locking) between This service is free and open to legal questions or have a will or Power Social Service Resources Android operating system. 1:00-3:30pm. members of the community. of Attorney prepared. Appointments Our local & regional United Ways have Cost: $20 per hour. Call Participants must register in advance. are limited and book up fast. Call an extensive database of social services Cost: $40 per person for each of the four week courses listed above. Non-refundable Call Social Services at 215-723-1930. available in the region. Anyone can payment and registration is due by April 29. Cash or checks payable to Generations are to schedule: Social Services to schedule: access this information by dialing 211 accepted. Sorry, no “a la carte” class registrations. 215-475-1801 215-723-1930. Financial Counseling: Stop by our front desk or call us at 215-723-5841 to register. Photo Credit: Flickr Jordan Linux and talking with a live operator or by 3rd Wednesday, 1—4pm LIHEAP: logging on to the system through the John Kazary, Esq., CTFA, Senior The Low-Income Home Energy internet at www.211sepa.org Family & Friends CPR Hobo Living Financial Analyst with Univest Bank, Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps News & Notes Weds., April 27, Weds., May 18, 2pm provides this free review of your low-income families pay their heating Veteran Afairs: Meals on Wheels Featured Artist 12:30-3:30PM Journey into the intriguing investments. John can also assist with bills. LIHEAP is a grant and does not Counseling: To schedule a phone or Volunteer Breakfast The featured artist for Jim & Jeannie Smedberg world of American Hobo creating a budget that works for you, need to be repaid. To receive help, in-person appointment with a Friday, April 29, 9:15am will teach the American culture. Each year, Hobos, or regardless of your assets. Call Social applicants must meet the required counselor, call MONTCO’s Office of April and May is Dot All Meals on Wheels Heart Association’s Family traveling workers, gather at Services, 215-723-1930, for an income limits. For questions or to VA Affairs at 610-278-3287. Bunn. Ms. Bunn is a full Shuttle Service: A shuttle departs Volunteers are invited to & Friends CPR Course. the National Hobo appointment. determine your eligibility, please time studio oil painter Convention held in Britt, contact Dawn at 215-723-1930. from Generations on Mondays at attend a volunteer Learn lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, Iowa. 10:30am and travels to the Horsham appreciation and training with a strong commitment Food Donations: Community Based Outpatient Clinic child CPR with breaths, Carl "Red Bird Express," a • Generations is a food collection site Property Tax/Rent Rebates: breakfast on Friday, April to working with and (CBOC) Appointments are required. adult and child AED use, National Hobo King and for Keystone Opportunity Center, a Older adults and residents with 29. This breakfast is meant teaching traditional For more information, contact Sean infant CPR and relief of Betty "Double B," a national local food pantry. Place your non- disabilities may apply for rebates of exclusively for Meals On Halbom, Director: 610-278-3285 methods of painting. choking in an adult, child or Hobo King will share Hobo perishable donations in the baskets rent and property taxes paid in 2015. Wheels Volunteers. Our She exhibits in local and infant. No certification history from the Civil War era “Center” Volunteers will be card will be issued. national juried shows. Dot to present day. They will Volunteers are needed Agile volunteers are Volunteer drivers are honored at a special event The non-refundable cost is discuss Hobo culture and to help pick up needed to assist with needed for our day in the fall. If you are a teaches Color Theory and trips. Must have a CDL $28, made payable to lifestyle and share items of donated food items our Noon Meal and oil painting at her studio with a class B Meals on Wheels Volunteer Generations and due by interest. Lend for the benefit of our with other kitchen passenger and you plan to attend, in Doylestown. April 20. Spaces are limited participants. Weekly, duties, particularly Cost: $4 per person includes endorsement. Group please contact Pat or Kim and registration is required. a monthly or sub. dish washing. Contact program and light "Hobo" travel experience is at 215-723-8555. positions available. Christopher Lutz: Please stop by our front refreshments. Please stop by hand preferred. Contact desk or call 215-723-5841 to our front desk or call Contact: Milt Stover: 215-723-5841 Lisa Furbacher: register. 215-723-5841 to register. 215-723-5841 215-723-5841 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 8 Generations of Indian Valley AprilJuly 20152016 p. 9 Duplicate Bridge Library: Mon.-Fri. as you-go project done completely on Mon., 12:15-3:30pm Our Library is available for your use the sewing machine that can be adapted Regularly Scheduled Recreation to a number of uses. Volunteers Lois, A serious approach to the game; unless it is reserved for a program. The listing below shows when programs are typically scheduled. Activities may be canceled or Maria & Debbie will help guide you in rescheduled. Please check the calendar or call if you have a question. requires a partner. Donation $1.00. We use donations/honor system for creating a modern version of a Front Desk Information: 215.723.5841, 9:30 am—3:00pm. borrowing. “cathedral window” quilt pattern. Garden Club: Attend the first session for instruction Billiards: Bingo is offered from March- rehearses and performs a varied This group does gardening around Mah Jong: Fridays, 12:30pm and demonstration and then complete Mon.- Fri., 9:00am-4:00pm October. The next Evening Bingos repertoire on hand chimes and is the Center. New volunteers are Join a fun group for this wonderful the project on your sewing machine at home. Beginners welcome. No Join in a game of pool at one of our will be Friday, April 22 and Friday, offered September-June. Ringers welcome. Contact Linda Kratz at old Chinese tile game! Beginners supplies needed for April meeting. two well-maintained tables. All are May 27. who can read music are needed! 215-703-4078. welcome; meet by the fireplace. welcome for daily play. Registration Contact Dottie: 215-721-9070. Red Hat Happenings: is required for tournament play. Bowling: Hand and Foot Cards: Memoirs Group: Check the Saxy Red Hatters bulletin Donation is $1.00 per day. Wednesday, 10:00am Creative Writing: 2nd & 4th 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesday, Mondays, 1:00pm board in the vestibule for A fun time at Earl Bowl in Thursday, 1:00—3:00pm 10:00am—2:00pm Whether you’re writing just for information on this upcoming event: Bingo (Day): Earlington with a chance to win a Do you like to write? Join our Learn this card game that’s similar yourself or to pass on to your family, Thursday, April 21 - Trip to Wilkes 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 1:30pm free game; $2.75 a game; $2.00 shoe creative writing group. Share your to Canasta. Lunch break at 12:00 join this creative group led by Barre for the annual Red Hat Begin purchasing your bingo cards rental. Meet at Earl Bowl. stories, poems or non-fiction noon. Marilyn Gross. Meet in the library. Queen’s Council Luncheon at 1:00pm for $1.00 each. We play articles. 20 games and have a 50/50 raffle and Bridge: Thurs., Handicrafters: Newsletter Mailing: 3rd Scrapbooking: 2nd Mon.,1pm refreshments at the break. 12:15-3:30pm Evening Dance: Mondays, Tues., 8:00am (April 19) Creative volunteer Mary Caruso will 10:00am For the more proficient player who (1st Fri., March-November) Join this winning team to help fold, help you organize and embellish Bingo (Evening): can play without guidance. Join Dances are held from 7:00- Join these crafty label and sort newsletters. your photos to create a scrapbook 4th Friday, 7:00pm them for a game in the Curves 10:00pm, with doors opening at ladies to help with service projects Refreshments follow for volunteers. you will treasure. $1.00 donation for Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin Room. 6:30pm. We have live music, and or items for sale at the Center. Volunteers are also needed the supplies. at 7:00pm. Purchase cards for $1.00 snacks are offered at intermission! Look for their display at our Meals afternoon before the mailing to help each. We play 20 games. At Choir Chimes: Singles & couples welcome. Open on Wheels entrance. fold newsletters in the back of the intermission, we serve snacks and Wednesdays, 10:15am to public. Dance cost is $10.00 at community room. Captivated by Color offer a 50/50 cash raffle. Evening The group, led by Dottie Reed, the door. See the Front Desk for Hasenpfeffer: 1st Tuesday, 11am advance tickets at 1st & 3rd Wed., 1:00pm Painting: Tuesdays, Volunteer Victoria West leads $9.00 each. The Contact Irene Landes at 2:00—4:00pm this stress-free adult coloring group here at Generations. Book Club with Ginger: Tuesday, April 26, 1:30pm next evening dances 215-723-3791 if you’d like try this Led by Louisa Wismer. One-on-one will be April 1with PA Dutch card game that’s lots of instruction is available. Donation is This simple act of intentional April’s book club selection is Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman. “Gary Dee” and his fun. Beginners welcome. Please $3.00 per class. detail work can help to relax It’s the memoir of Piper Kerman, Smith College alumna, who becomes inmate band and May 6 call Irene if you are a regular player and inspire both artists and #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit with “Dance Time.” and won’t be able to attend. Pinochle: amateurs alike. Please join us hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final Thursdays, 12:45—3:30pm as we gather to spread out, chat quietly, listen to relaxing release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly Indian Valley Choraleers: Straight bid, no partner required. music and get captivated by enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all Mondays, 1:30—3:00pm Refreshments served. Donation is coloring! Coloring pages and walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words The Choraleers sing a variety of $1.50. colored pencils will be of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at popular, seasonal and patriotic tunes provided or you can bring your times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in from September-June. New Quilting (Beginner): own supplies. Donation: $1 prison (amazon.com). members welcome. Questions? 3rd Tuesday, 10am-12pm per person per class. Please Volunteer Ginger will lead a friendly discussion on Tues., April 26 at 1:30. Call Helen: 215-723-5398 Beginning April 19 register if you plan to attend: Looking for inspiration? Our new Please register if you’re planning to attend our discussion: 215-723-5841. 215-723-5841. quilting season starts with an easy quilt- SATURDAY/ SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY April SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS All events are 2016 Who’s Calling? 1 AARP Tax Aide Appts. 2 subject to change. We sometimes use an automated phone system to relay schedule information 12:00 Lunch: Southwest There will be no OUR NOON MEAL to our participants. If you receive a call from a “617” (Massachusetts) area Meatball Sub Menu items are noon meal on code, it might be us! Please answer the phone or let your machine pick it up 12:30 Mah Jong listed on the to hear important information (you may hear a pause first). Phone lists are Wednesday, April 20. Touch of Peace Massage calendar. generated from our participant sign-ins so be sure to swipe your key card 7:00 Evening Dance There will be no RESERVATIONS ARE when you visit! with Gary Dee 3 Pinochle on REQUIRED. Please sign your name in Thursday, April 28. the lunch book at 410:00 Blood Pressure Checks 5 6 ZB Massage 7 ZB Massage 8 9 There will be no the front desk or call 10:00 Handicrafters Billiards @.Normandy Farms Expanding Horizons (p. 3) Reflexology 8:45 September Farms Trip Flexercise or Noon 215-723-5841 by 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p.7) 9:00 Haircuts 11:00 Acupuncture (p.12) AARP Tax Aide Appts. Touch of Peace Massage Meal on Friday, Friday of the week 12:00 Lunch: Pizza AARP Tax Aide Appts. 12:00 Lunch: Ham 12:00 Lunch: Baseball prior to desired 10:00 Hand & Foot Cards April 29. 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Bowling—Earl Bowl Picnic (p.1) days. Upon arrival, 11:00 Captivated by Color (p.9) 12:15 Bridge 1:00 Memoirs Chimes Choir to Lutheran 12:30 Mah Jong please swipe your 12:00 Lunch: Dijon Chicken 12:45 Pinochle 1:30 Choraleers Community Touch of Peace Massage key card and place 2:00 Painting Class Apprise Appointments WEEKLY Touch of Peace Massage 12:00 Lunch: Pork & Sauerkraut your anonymous SHARE Orders Due (p. 7) 10 FITNESS donation ($2.00 1:00 Hasenpfefer suggested) in the OFFERINGS: collection box. 11 8:45 Reading Railroad Trip 12 13 14 15 16 (held each week at 10:00 Glucose Checks Billiards Home vs. Pennridge ZB Massage Expanding Horizons (p. 3) Billiards Home vs. A. Square the corresponding 10:00 Handicrafters 9:00 Thomas Massey 9:00 Haircuts 12:00: Taco Turkey Burger ZB Massage day & time unless TAKE-OUT MEALS 9:30 Hike: Peace 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p.7) House Trip 12:15 Bridge are $4 each. To AARP Tax Aide Appts. AARP Tax Aide Appts. noted above). See 12:00 Lunch: Flounder Valley Park order, visit our front 11:00 Caregivers Support(p.7) 10:00 Bowling—Earl Bowl 12:45 Pinochle 12:00 Lunch: Chicken page 13 for full 12:15 Duplicate Bridge desk or call 12:00 Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie 10:00 Mohegan Sun Casino 1:00 Creative Writing Tortilla Taco descriptions. 215-723-5841 by 1:00 Memoirs 1:00 Scrapbooking 1:30 Bingo 10:15 Chimes Choir Choraleers to Manatawny Manor 12:30 Mah Jong Friday of the week 1:30 Choraleers 3:30 Board Meeting MONDAYS: prior to desired days. 2:00 Painting Class 12:00 Lunch: Beef Touch of Peace Massage Touch of Peace Massage 9:00 Flexercise Pick up and pay at Touch of Peace Massage Bourbon Tips 17 our front desk from 10:00 Meditation 12:15-12:45. 10:30 Tai Chi 18Touch of Peace Massage 198:30 Masonic Temple Trip 20 21Expanding Horizons (p. 3) 22 23
10:00 Handicrafters Billiards @ Arbour Square Billiards Home vs. Ambler Diabetic Shoe Evals.(p. 12) Reflexology HAPPY BIRTHDAY TUESDAYS: 8:00 Newsletter Mailing 9:00 Haircuts ZB Massage Celebrate birthdays 10:00A Better Night’s Rest(p. 4) Red Hat Trip to Wilkes Barre AARP Safe Driving Refresher (p. 4) 8:15 Low & Go 10:00 Beginner Quilting 10:00 Bowling—Earl Bowl with us on Thurs. 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p.7) 12:00 Lunch: Mango Chicken & Billiards @. Ben Wilson 9:00 Sit, Stretch, Flex 10:15 Chimes Choir April 21! Lunch 10:00 Hand & Foot Cards Birthday Cake 12:00 Lunch: Greek Burger 12:00 Lunch: Pasta with 1:00 Hasenpfefer 9:00 Gentle Yoga includes birthday 12:00 Lunch: Open Faced 12:15 Bridge Meatballs Financial Counseling (p. 7) 12:30 Mah Jong cake for dessert and 12:15 Duplicate Bridge Roast Beef 5:30-7:30 Music Through 12:45 Pinochle Touch of Peace Massage WEDNESDAYS: Martha leads the 1:00 Memoirs 2:00 Painting Class The Generations (p. 1) Legal Aid (p. 7) 7:00 Evening Bingo 9:00 Step Aerobics singing! 1:30 Choraleers Touch of Peace Massage SHARE Order Pick Up (p. 7) 24 THURSDAYS: OUR CAFE 25 Touch of Peace Massage 26 27 ZB Massage 28 Expanding Horizons (p. 3) 29 30 8:15 Low & Go The Café is open 9:00 Sit, Stretch, Flex 10:00 Handicrafters Touch of Peace Massage 9:00 Haircuts. Billiards Home vs. Ben Wilson 9:15 Meals on Wheels Mon-Fri from 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Veterans Shuttle (p.7) 12:00 Lunch: Pulled Pork 10:00 Bowling—Earl Bowl 12:00 Lunch: Chicken Volunteer Breakfast (p. 1) 9am-1pm and 10:00 Dancefit Hearing Checks (p. 12) Cheesesteak features an a la carte Slider 10:15 Chimes Choir 11:45 Tilly Mint's Trip breakfast & lunch 1:30 Bingo 12:00 Lunch: White Wine 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Mah Jong FRIDAYS: menu. No need to 12:00 Lunch: Chicken Parm. 9:45 Out to Lunch: 1:30 Book Club (p. 8) Salmon 12:45 Crooners at AMT Trip 9:00 Flexercise order, just stop by! 12:15 Duplicate Bridge Moshulu 2:00 Painting Class 12:30 Family & Friends 1:00 Creative Writing Touch of Peace Massage 10:30 Tai Chi 1:00 Memoirs CPR (p. 6) 1:30 Choraleers May 1 p. 10 p. 11 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 12 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 13 Wellness/Spa Offerings Fitness Offerings Acupuncture: Thurs., April 7, 11am-1pm Touch of Peace Massage helps alleviate pain and stiffness, Class fees vary based on instructor fees and typical class attendance. Exercisers: Check the health & fitness Acupuncture is an ancient and continually-researched medicine control blood pressure and boost immunity. On-site bulletin board (near the double doors on the wood-floor side of our Community Room) for important that enables the body to heal and relieve symptoms by inserting appointments available. Generations participants receive a announcements and last-minute changes. thin, sterile needles in specific points on the body. Kimberly discount for services ($60 for one hour; $35 for a ½ hour). Niezgoda, L.Ac. Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist, For more information, or to make an appointment call Healing Harp Program Coming in July: offers seated treatments, by appointment, in a group setting for Save Mondays, July 11 and 25 for two evenings of Spirit Journeys presentations with Madeleine Doherty, Patricia Isaak, LMT, 267-261-2827. $20. Please allow 45-60 minutes for your appointment. For Musician, Composer and Colour Practitioner. Trained as a Celtic harpist/singer in Ireland, Madeleine plays both Celtic and concert harp. questions or scheduling, contact Kim: 215-500-3399 or Reflexology: Fridays, April 8 & 22, by appt. On July 11, Madeleine will share the music and stories of her home country. [email protected]. Walk-ins accepted if time allows. Reflexology is the practice of stimulating points on the feet On July 25, Madeleine will present a group healing focusing on physical, mental and spiritual fulfillment. She for a beneficial effect elsewhere on the body. Lori Koffel, will provide an introduction to the healing harp as a modality. Haircuts: Wednesdays, 9:00—11:00am Reflexologist. Call 267-663-1575 for appointments at Cost: $10 per session. Please stop by our front desk or call 215-723-5841 to register. Pamper yourself with a haircut for only $6.00. Please use Generations. $22/30 minutes. the sign up sheet at the Front Desk or call 215-723-5841 to Dancefit: Thursdays, 10:00-10:45am Meditation: Experience the joy of moving to music while burning Mondays, 10:00 - 10:30am schedule your appointment up to six weeks in advance. Chronic Care Support Walk-ins will be welcome up to a total of 25 people. calories. Have fun getting fit while you move to this toe- Enjoy a soothing and gentle class with guided meditation, Do you suffer from High Blood Pressure, CHF, tapping, zumba-inspired workout which combines Latin and stretches and breathing techniques that will renew and Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Stroke or another international music with some of your old favorites. revitalize body and mind. Darlene Cianci, certified Massage: chronic condition? Do you need help managing Designed for all fitness levels including those with two left instructor. Fee: $3/class or $14/8 classes. Pay at front desk. Most weekdays by appointment your medicines, understanding your doctor’s feet. Kristin Messina, certified instructor. Fee: $4/class or Massage Therapy has been proven to help the body heal, instructions or with diet and exercise? Abington $20/6 classes. Pay at front desk. relieve stress, and help manage anxiety and depression. Health Community Health’s Chronic Care Tai Chi: Monday & Friday, 10:30 - 11:15am Zero Balance Massage is a hands-on body/mind system of Management is a free program that empowers Tai Chi Health, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, can Gentle Yoga: Tuesday & Thursday, therapy and table massage with licensed therapist Maureen you to become an active participant in the help you: improve balance and coordination, relieve stress 9:00 - 9:45am Staudt, RN. Cost is $25 for participants and $45 for non- management of your chronic illness. For more and increase muscle mass, strength, stamina, endurance and Gentle Yoga, with standing poses and mat floor work, is a participants. Payment is due at time of appointment. Please information, please call Chronic Care Certified flexibility. Darlene Cianci, certified instructor. Fee: $3/class great way to enhance flexibility, balance and strength. call Maureen for more information or to schedule: Nurse Jane Cero at 215-361-6700. or $14/8 classes. Pay at front desk. Darlene Cianci, certified instructor. Fee: $3/class or $14/8 215-806-0556. classes. Pay at front desk.
Eye Care Appts. Glucose Testing: Hearing Checks Flexercise: Low & Go: Sit, Stretch, Flex: Step Aerobics: Health Screenings Tues., June 7 April 11, 10:00am Mon., April 25, Monday & Friday, Tues. & Thursday, Tues. & Thursday, Wednesdays, Blood Pressure Diabetic Shoe Exams, disease This free service 10:45am- Fit 9:00 - 10:00am 8:15 - 8:45am 9:00 - 9:45am 9:00 - 10:00am Checks: Fittings: management and free provided by Bayada 12:30pm adjustments Come join this Here is a low This seated This class has Mon., April 4 3rd Thurs., by appt. Nurses is offered Please call our Diabetics on provided at vigorous one impact class that workout includes cardio and 10:00—11:30am quarterly. Eat a Front Desk at less4 hour class gets you moving aerobics, strength Free blood pressure Medicare may receive Generations by 215-723-5841 to one pair of shoes and Skippack Eyecare. light, low-sugar The following featuring ½ hour but at a slower strength, components. checks are provided schedule an inserts per year. A Payment depends breakfast on the classes are led by of aerobics and ½ pace. It’s a great flexibility and Participants can by Abington Health representative from upon your particular testing morning. appointment for a certified fitness hour of strength way to learn balance work. select a Services on the first G.K. Medical will insurance coverage. Call 215-723-5841 free hearing check instructors. Please work. All aerobic steps or Keep moving, preference of Monday of each measure and evaluate Call Skippack and/or hearing place $2.00 per equipment to get a quick prevent falls or step or regular your feet. To to schedule. Walk- person, per class in month. First come, Eyecare at provided. workout into your return to exercise aerobics. The schedule an ins welcome. aid service the collection box at 610-410-5290 to Instructor: schedule. after a break. format is middle first serve; sign up appointment for this with Associates the back of the Robyn Earl. Instructor: Equipment to high level. on the sign-in sheet service at Generations, schedule (be Community Room. in Hearing. April Baker. provided. Instructor: contact Paula Klauger: sure to tell them it is and wait for the Instructor: April Baker. 215-872-3222. for Generations). nurse to call you. April Baker. Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 14 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 15 Departs: 10:00am Returns: 7:00pm Cost: $30 includes Hagey bus, taxes & tip. Day Trips Trip Opened: March 8 Payment Deadline: April 1 Payment Information: On the day a trip opens, in-person reservations are accepted Trip payment is due by the deadline listed with each trip. After this date, your money will not be refunded unless you find a HIKE: PEACE VALLEY PARK, Doylestown replacement traveler. If payment has not been made by this date, Generations reserves the right to cancel your reservation. first, beginning at 9:00am. Phone reservations may be made Saturday, April 16 Registrations may still be accepted after the payment deadline if space is available. Make checks payable to Generations of beginning at 10:00am by calling 215-723-7997 (please use Peace Valley Park trail offers four miles of blacktop this number on opening day only). On all other days, along the shores of Lake Galena. The scenic trail runs Indian Valley. through woodlands and meadows and is generally flat. We reservations may be made in person at the Front Desk or by will stop for lunch at Hickory Kitchen. calling 215-723-5841, Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm. A Departs: 9:30am Returns: 2:00pm Additional Trip Tips: Cost: $4 includes ride on our bus. Lunch on your own. • All trips depart from 259 N. Second St., Souderton unless otherwise specified. Generations participant may sign up only himself/herself and Trip Opened: March 8 Payment Deadline: April 16 • Participants may sign up only himself/herself and one guest on opening day. Our active one guest on opening day. participants take precedence over guests. MASONIC TEMPLE & READING TERMINAL MARKET, • Travelers must be independent to participate in any trip. KITCHEN KETTLE, SEPTEMBER FARMS & Tuesday, April 19 During our guided tour of this Philadelphia “wonder,” • Look for the sneaker symbol to indicate the degree of walking involved in a trip. MILLER’S, Lancaster We will see some of the finest artifacts of Freemasonry • A star (*) after the trip listing indicates a new trip. Tuesday, April 5 and magnificent Lodge rooms based on themes of the September Farms has had national award winning cheese for ancient architectural world. A lunch stop at Reading Terminal • If you don’t get a spot on a desired trip, please sign up for the waiting list! If a waiting list many years. Shop at their country store, view cheese making, Market will follow our tour. becomes long enough to plan an additional trip, we will attempt to do so and call those on the sample and shop for cheese and accompaniments. Next, we Departs: 8:30am Returns: 2:00pm Philadelphia's waiting list first. will head to Kitchen Kettle village, famous for their unique Cost: $17 includes ride on our bus and guided tour of the Magic Gardens • Please note important information on p. 10 about our automated phone system. shopping experience featuring 40 distinct merchants. Our Temple. Lunch is on your own. final stop will be for lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Trip Opened: March 2 Payment Deadline: April 1 wheels, colorful glass bottles, handmade tiles and thousands Departs: 5:15pm Returns: Approx. 11:00pm Departs: 8:45am Returns: 3:00pm Cost: $38 includes ride on our bus, lunch, tax & gratuity. of glittering mirrors. A lunch stop will follow (on your own) Cost: $20 includes ride on our bus and game ticket. Food TILLY MINT'S TEA ROOM, Souderton is on your own. Trip Opened: March 4 Payment Deadline: March 18 at the Italian Market. Monday, April 25 Departs: 8:45am Returns: 2:15pm Trip Opens: April 8 Payment Deadline: April 29 Enjoy a traditional full tea at Tilly Mint’s Tea Room, a READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM, Cost: $16 includes ride on our bus and guided tour of charming local gem. museum & gardens. Lunch is on your own. Monday, April 11th WOODMERE ART MUSEUM,* Philadelphia Departs: 11:45am Returns: 2:15pm Trip Opens: April 8 Payment Deadline: April 29 Located in Hamburg, PA, this Museum tells the story of Friday, May 20 Cost: $35 includes ride on our bus, lunch, tax & gratuity. Woodmere Art Museum, located in the Chestnut Hill the Reading Railroad, one of the world’s largest Trip Opened: March 2 Payment Deadline: April 11 corporations made famous by the game of Monopoly. The LOST EGYPT AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE,* section of Philadelphia, has a collection of paintings, museum features rail cars and locomotives, photographs, Philadelphia - Tuesday, May 10 prints, sculpture and photographs focusing of artists from the CROONERS AT AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, documents, artifacts and maps. After our tour we will stop for The Lost Egypt interactive exhibit takes you on an Delaware Valley. A lunch stop at Iron Hill Brewery (Chestnut lunch at Cracker Barrel. Thursday, April 28 immersive quest for knowledge revealing how Hill) will follow. Departs: 8:45am Returns: 3:00pm In this all-new AMT original Show, a cast of multitalented archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover Departs: 8:45am Returns: 2:30pm Cost: $15 includes ride on our bus and guided tour of the performers will celebrate the most popular and enduring songs and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Enjoy free Cost: $18 includes ride on our bus and guided tour of the Museum and yard. Lunch is on your own. from the 1920s through the 1950s, along with recent hits from time to explore the museum and lunch on your own. museum. Lunch is on your own. Trip Opened: March 2 Payment Deadline: April 1 today’s modern, soulful musicians. After the show we will Departs: 9:00am Returns: 3:30pm Trip Opens: April 6 Payment Deadline: May 6 have dinner at the Fulton Steamboat Inn. Cost: $30 includes ride on our bus and entrance to Departs: 12:45pm Returns: 8:30pm museum. Lunch is on your own in the cafeteria. HIKE: D & L TRAIL,* Upper Black Eddy THOMAS MASSEY HOUSE, Broomall Cost: $67 includes ride on our bus, show, dinner, tax & Trip Opens: April 6 Payment Deadline: May 2 Saturday, May 21 Tuesday, April 12 gratuity. Enjoy miles of hiking along the Delaware Canal State Enjoy a guided tour of The Tomas Massey House, one of Park. A lunch stop at Moo will follow. It’s a burger Trip Opened: March 2 Payment Deadline: April 7 DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD,* Birdsboro the oldest English Quaker homes in Pennsylvania and the joint specializing in classic burgers, shakes & fries made using Saturday, May 14 former home of an indentured servant who became a OUT TO BRUNCH: MOSHULU,* Philadelphia only the best local ingredients. landowner. After our tour, we will have a three course lunch We will start with a guided tour of the Daniel Boone Sunday, May 1 Departs: 9:30am Returns: approx. 2:00pm at The Porch Restaurant in Springfield. Home, then enjoy free time at the other attractions on the The “legendary” Moshulu is the world’s oldest and largest Cost: $4 includes ride on our bus. Lunch on your own. Departs: 9:00am Returns: 2:00pm premise such as the blacksmith shop, early log cabin, barn Trip Opens: April 6 Payment Deadline: May 21 Cost: $38 includes ride on our bus and guided tour of the square rigged sailing vessel still afloat. She is in fact the one and small gift shop. After our visit we will stop at the Yellow Thomas Massey House, lunch, taxes & gratuity. and only restaurant venue on a Tall Ship in the world today. House Hotel for a three course lunch. We will enjoy a delicious all you can eat buffet. SAMSON – SIGHT & SOUND,* Lancaster Trip Opened: March 8 Payment Deadline: April 1 Departs: 9:00am Returns: 2:00pm Departs: 9:45am Returns: 2:15pm Cost: $38 includes ride on our bus and entrance to and Wednesday, May 25 Be marveled by a live spectacle based on the world’s first Cost: $58 includes ride on our bus, brunch, taxes & tour of the homestead, lunch, taxes & gratuity. MOHEGAN SUN CASINO, Poconos superhero. Samson killed a lion with his bare hands and gratuity. Trip Opens: April 8 Payment Deadline: May 2 Wednesday, April 13 Trip Opens: April 8 Payment Deadline: April 22 defeated a thousand soldiers. It wasn't the strength of his hands The Generations escort will call roll at the departure and return that made him a hero, though - it was the faith in his heart! A times and is available for emergencies. Hagey Coach is not PHILADELPHIA’S MAGIC GARDENS,* Philadelphia IRON PIGS BASEBALL GAME,* Allentown buffet lunch at Hershey Farms will follow the show. Monday, May 16 responsible for transportation of people who miss the bus at Friday, May 6 Departs: 9:00am Returns: 4:30pm Come celebrate the warmer weather and enjoy a baseball its designated time of departure. No minors. Please park your Spanning half a block on Philadelphia’s famous South Street, Cost: $85 includes ride on our bus, ticket to Sight & game at nearby Coca Cola Park in Allentown! Watch the Iron car across the street in the lower lot of the Fire Co. this museum includes an immersive outdoor art installation Sound, Smorgasbord lunch, tax & gratuity. Pigs take on Syracuse. Seats are in section 101. Rain or Trip Opens: April 6 Payment Deadline: May 2 Bring a valid photo ID. and indoor galleries. This art was created using nontraditional materials such as folk art statues, found objects, bicycle shine event. Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 16 Generations of Indian Valley April 2016 p. 17
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