Activities
ACTIVITIES: SCROLL DOWN TO REVIEW THE ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT THE UPPER MERION SENIOR SERVICE CENTER ON A REGULAR BASIS. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OR CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR PARTICULAR TIMES WILL BE FOUND UNDER THE EVENTS AND CALENDAR LINKS.
APPRISE COUNSELOR: Assistance with insurance and Medicare concerns. Call 610.265.4715 and give your name and telephone for the APPRISE COUNSELOR to contact you and set up an appointment.
NEW STARTING IN FEBRUARY - ART INSTRUCTION: Tuesday's from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. All levels welcomed to do watercolor, oils, acrylics and pastels. Learn color mixing, design, theory, form, line, etc. Bring your own supplies. Instructor: Millie Becker. Cost $15.00 per class. No advance registration or payment required. Register and pay on day of class only. Course runs for 10 weeks beginning Tuesday's February 7 to April 10.
BINGO: Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Cash Prizes! A fun and relaxing way to meet with friends, make new ones and aim for the jackpot! Coordinator: Evelyn Cavaliere.
BOOKTALK: Third Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join the discussion even if you don’t read the book. Coordinator: Patricia Ackah.
BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
CASINO TRIP: One Monday a month, we have a trip to the Showboat Casino (check calendar for date). We leave UMSSC at 9:00 AM and return approximately 6:15 PM. $25 per person. Sign up sheet in the lobby must be completed prior to paying for the trip. First-come, First Served. Non-members welcome!
CO-ED BASKETBALL: Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the GYM. FREE.
COMPUTER CLUB: These meetings are open to all members of the UMSSC to discuss new technology new technology, to solve problems involving members own technology and to share ideas and solutions. Theses sessions are open to all ability levels. No fee. No class limit. Every Tuesday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Moderators: Howard Lurie and Herm Natanblut.
CRAFTS: You are invited to join this special group which meets every Monday and Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Learn to knit and/or crochet, as well as work on other projects. Drop in to check out the varied lovely items on sale. Great place to buy gifts for you and others! Instructor: Dot Price.
CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Are you interested in what is happening in the news and would like to discuss these events with others’ points of view? This group meets at 10:30 AM on Monday morning in the library/lounge. Bring a recent newspaper or magazine article to use as a starting point for discussion. Coordinator: Joan Shaw.
LINE DANCING: Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the GYM. Enjoy line dancing? Want to learn how to line dance? Want to show us some new steps? Don’t want to Line dance, just want to join folks to have a good time? Then this activity is just for you! What a neat way to exercise – it’s not a drag, it is fun. Fee: $1.00 per lesson. Instructor: Loretta DeLucca.
CHAIR EXERCISE: Every Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM, $3.00 per class – Conducted by Certified Trainers. Coordinator: Jim Parvin.
TAI CHI: Every Wednesday– 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, $3.00 per class - Conducted by Certified Trainers. Coordinator: Louise Bailey.
FRIDAY FLICKS: Once a month on Fridays (check calendar for date) we will have PIZZA AND MOVIE - $5.00 - PIZZA ONLY - $3.00. Pizza is served at 11:15 AM; movie is shown at 12:00 PM.
GARDEN CLUB: Meetings on second and fourth Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. Open to all level gardeners….from novice to expert. If you don’t have a “green” thumb – come to the Garden Club – your thumb will soon turn GREEN! Coordinator: Paul Buce.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Monthly Meeting open to all members on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. Any member who wants to be on the agenda at the meeting should contact the president. No meetings in July or August. The Birthday Celebration, members raffle, and birthday hoagie are all held immediately following the meeting.
GOOD FOOD, GOOD HEALTH: On one Monday each month (check calendar for date) at 10:30 AM in the dining room. Learn to prepare and enjoy your meal. Cost: $6.00. Limited to 15 members – minimum of 10.
LIBRARY: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Large print books are available in the lounge. Excellent book selections. Tapes, DVD, Videos stored in lounge – available to borrow. This includes tapes of General Membership Meetings and presentations.
MAH JONGG: Monday and Friday at 10:00 AM. All level players are welcome, starting with beginners! Our experienced players will be pleased to instruct beginners, so don’t be shy, join the group!
MUSIC INSTRUCTION; Tuesday at 1:30. Students are members who have committed to membership in the UMSSC Band. Lessons provided by Ed Hickman, professional musician.
NURSE: A nurse from Bryn Mawr Hospital/Main Line Health is available in the UMSSC Health Office every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM…have your blood pressure checked regularly!
OUTREACH: This program serves the UMSSC members with information and assistance. An Aide from Senator Daylin Leach’s office will be available the last Thursday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. An Aide from State Representative Tim Brigg’s office will also be available on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
POKER CLUB: Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 AM, $5.00 ante, $2.00 entry. Coordinator: Bernie Zelenak.
QUILTING; Fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 PM. All levels are welcome. Experienced instructor: Ethel Hutchinson. FREE!
SING-A-LONG: Every Friday at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Join this activity even if you are not a singer – you can tap your toes, hum….start off your Friday having fun and a good time! Coordinators: Theresa Smith and Dot Morio.
STAND-UP YOGA: Monday at 1:30 PM. Certified Instructor: Dr. Christine Grad, $3.00 per class. Limited to 8 members per class.