Special Events/Presentations

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER

BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER THE SENIOR CENTER HOURS FOR FRIDAYS WILL BE 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM.

Please refer to the monthly calendar for all SEPTEMBER activities. Contact anyone in the office if you have questions. For activities conducted or available on Zoom please call the office and provide your email address to receive the zoom link. 

Activities on hiatus during the summer are starting again this month. Check the monthly calendar.  Please be aware  that start time for Cornhole is now 10:30 AM on Fridays.

TECH HELP:  Sangeetha will be here the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month (September 4 and 18).  Get help with your tech problems and  questions.

BOARD MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 AT 10:00 AM.

PRESENTATION BY TOTAL PERFORMANCE PT: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 AT 12:45 PM.  Dr. Caitllin Valey will do a presentation on shoulder and wrist pain.

NEW ACTIVITY CHAIR YOGA: ON FRIDAYS AT 9:15 AM STARTING SEPTEMBER 6.  $2.00 PER CLASS - PAY AS YOU GO.  JOIN INSTRUCTOR JOSIE WALLMUTH FOR AN APROXIMATELY 45 MINUTE CLASS.

MONDAY MATINEE: Monday September 9 at 12.00 PM.   "A League of Their Own" starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.  As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest. 

GENERAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 AT 11:30 AM.  A moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 will be observed and the 50/50 funds collected will be donated to "Tunnels to Towers".   Following the meeting Dawn Batman from Montgomery County Office of Senior Services will discuss a diabetes program starting in January.  All who attend the meeting are invited to stay for lunch on the patio (weather permitting).  A signup sheet is located in the lobby.  Advance sign up by Wednesday, September 6 and attendance at the general meeting is required in order to join for lunch.   ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED ON THIS DATE

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK:  Thursday, September 12 from 9:45 to 12:00.  Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey. 

COFFEE WITH A BOARD MEMBER: Friday, September 13 AT 10:30 AM.  Enjoy a cup of coffee and discussion about what's going on at the Center.

BOOK  TALK:  Monday, September 16 at 1:00 PM.  This month's book is "Long Bright River" by Liz Moore.

NEW ACTIVITY: MEDITATION PROGRAM: Will be held the 3^rd Wednesday of each month  at 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM.  Starts on September 18. The fee will be $2.00 per session. 

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE:  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM.  Great time to shop for Christmas and birthdays from a variety of merchandise offered by our vendors.  LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP.

VERTIGO PRESENTATION: Thursday September 26 at 12:45 PM.  Lauren Brennan from Phoenix PT will give the presentation.

VACCINATION CLINIC: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM. Pharmacists from Wegmans will offer Flu and RSV vaccines.   MUST COMPLETE A CONSENT FORM IN ADVANCE .AND PROVIDE INSURANCE AND/OR MEDICARE INFO.   GIVE COMPLETED FORM TO OFFICE STAFF MEMBER BEFORE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.

UPCOMING EXCURSIONS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - HISTORIC WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY AND GARDENS:  VIA  CAR POOL. Tour at 10:30 AM with a horticulturist and highlights of famous gravesites.  Lunch in Manayunk (not included).   $20.00 Members - $25.00 Non-Members.  Meet 9:30 AM at upper pool parking lot.  Complete registration form  and submit with payment no later than September 10, 2024.  Please let us know if you are willing to drive.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER "WHITE CHRISTMAS" (VIA BUS).  TICKET SALES BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.  COST:  Members: $100.00.  PLEASE NOTE: Tickets sales will be for members only.  If tickets are still available after November 1, the cost for Non-Members will be $125.00.   Bus and buffet lunch included.  Very limited number of tickets so sign up early!!!  Payment must be made at time of registration.  Bus departs upper pool parking lot at 10:00 AM.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE – All activity rooms have signage as follows:

One person calls 911 with the following information: Medical Emergency. Our location is Upper Merion Senior Center, 431 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia 19406. One person should notify the office staff of the situation. All other members not assisting the person suffering the emergency should leave the area to allow medical personnel access when they arrive. Please review the signs in each room.

WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!

Any Upper Merion Township resident who needs a smoke alarm can call the Smoke Alarm Installation Hotline at 484-636-3945 to request an installation.  Once the call is received, and as long as no emergency calls are pending, a member of the Department of Public Safety will schedule an installation with you during business hours, Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Time to renew your membership for 2024.  We encourage you to have your friends renew or have a new friend who might be interested in joining. The 2024 Membership Form and UMSSC Code of Conduct are attached to this month’s Newsletter.  They are also available our website www.UMSSC.org. or stop in the Center to renew. Membership cost is only $25.00, and we have a lot to offer in the way of activities, special events and programs. Membership for the calendar year 2024 can be renewed now.  Don't forget to acknowledge receipt of UMSSC Code of Conduct with your signature on the membership form.