Special Events/Presentations

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER

Please refer to the monthly calendar for all FEBRUARY 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.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The time to renew your membership for 2026 is coming up. Membership for the calendar year 2026 can be renewed beginning November 3, 2025. We encourage you to have your friends renew or have a new friend who might be interested in joining. The 2026 Membership Form and UMSSC Code of Conduct are attached to this month’s Newsletter. They are also available on our website www.UMSSC.org. or stop in the Center to renew. Membership cost is still only $25.00, and we have a lot to offer in the way of activities, special events and programs. Don't forget to acknowledge receipt of UMSSC Code of Conduct with your signature on the membership form.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: TO THOSE PARTICIPATING IN FUN & FITNESS, MEDITATION, AND CHAIR YOGA CLASSES, YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN, PAID AND READY TO PARTICIPATE PRIOR TO START TIME OF CLASS.

IMPORTANT SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY PROCEDURES: Please remember that all books borrowed from the Senior Center are to be signed out when you take them and signed in when returned. Recently books have been returned to the Senior Center by an employee of the Upper Merion Township Library. IF YOU BORROW BOOKS FROM THE SENIOR CENTER, THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SENIOR CENTER NOT THE UM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY. THANK YOU.

UPCOMING EXCURSIONS (TENTATIVE)

MARCH 6: Mt Hope Mystery Theatre and lunch Bus

APRIL 16: Phila City Hall tour and tower. Lunch at McGillin's Ale House

MAY: Bus trip New York Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty

JUNE 12: American Revolutionary War Museum tour

2026 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

MARCH

 Tuesday, March 3: Board Meeting

 Wednesday, March 4: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM: Give Back at Salvatore’s

Trattoria

 Friday, March 6: Mt. Hope Mystery Theatre Bus Trip

 Wednesday, March 11 at 11:30 AM: General Meeting & St. Patrick’s

Day Lunch

 Saturday, March 14 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM: Health Fair by Shaelyn

Jordan (Open to the Public)

 Saturday, March 21 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM: Craft Show & Bake Sale

 Sunday, March 29: Spring Big Bingo

APRIL

 Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Friday - CLOSED

 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Board)

 Thursday, April 16, 2026 Philadelphia City Hall Tour & Lunch at McGillin’s

Ale House via SEPTA

THANK YOU FROM UPPER MERION EMERGENCY AID

We received the following message of thanks for our support and donations from the Upper Merion Emergency Aid and from the family who received the Christmas gifts donations:

"Please thank everyone for their generous support this year. You’ve made the holiday season much brighter for some of our neighbors." Signed: Barb McElvogue and Upper Merion Emergency Aid

ACTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY

WALKING GROUP: EVERY MONDAY at 2:00 PM. Walkers will meet at the King of Prussia Mall at the inside entrance next to the Cheesecake Factory. You can join them by giving your name and contact info to the office and we will pass on to the group leader. Come join us!

NEW - EVENING HOURS (TUESDAYS ONLY): Starting Tuesday, February 17, the Center will be open from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We are offering bocce, cornhole and the game room will be open if a group would like to play any games.

BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 10:00 AM.

SALVATORE'S TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA GIVE BACK DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ALL DAY. Eat or take out at this restaurant, mention the Senior Center and we will receive a donation of a portion of your food bill.

MONDAY MATINEE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 AT 12:00 PM. This month's movie is "On Golden Pond" starring Henry Fonda.

-CELL PHONES MADE EASY: WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00-1:00 PM. Bring your cell phone, tablet, laptop—or any digital device—and get help with your tech questions. Whether you're learning the basics or just need a quick tip, we're here to help you feel more confident and connected!

INDOOR BOCCE: WEDNESDAYS FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Great Room. Open, pick-up bocce for individuals of all skill levels. Come ready to play and have fun!

HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION: (CLASS IS FULL) THURSDAYS AT 1:00 PM until March 5. Eight-week course presented by MONTCO Dept. of Aging. Learn to reduce the risk of falling, new exercises, build strength and improve your balance.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM. Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey.

VALENTINE HOAGIE SOCIAL: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 PM. Tickets for $8.00 are on sale now until February 6. Don't miss out - always fun, good hoagies, door prizes and 50/50. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES CANCELLED ON THIS DATE.

BOOK TALK: MONDAY FEBRUARY 16 AT 1:00 PM. This month's book is "THE FROZEN RIVER" by Ariel Lawhorn.

COFFEE WITH A SUPERVISOR: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 12:30 PM. Greg Waks will be at the SenIor Center to discuss and answer questions about the township.

MEDITATION PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT 9:45 AM.

HONOR FLIGHT PHILADELPHIA

Honor Flight Philadelphia has received confirmation for the next trip for veterans to Washington DC to see memorials, as their guest. The trip is scheduled for September 19, 2026, leaving from St. Simon and Jude Church in West Chester.

Applications for veterans for the next trip will be located on the Veteran table in the lobby. Applications are not

restricted to Senior Center members so feel free to let other veterans know about the trip.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members. Welcome to: Adrienne Banks, Loretta Bovell, Jacqueline Conyers, Rachelle Godshall, Susan Harmelin, Peg Miceli, Debbie O'Brien, Michael Skoroda, Lilia & Joe Sotingco, Anne Trumpler, Gerri Vattimo.

VALLEY FORGE HOMESTEAD QUILTERS: This private charitable group has been offered use of the UMSSC Craft Room for making their "comfort quilts". They will be here on Mondays (only) beginning in February between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM. During this time the Craft Room will not be available for member use.

PROJECT LINUS: Members knit squares for blankets for cancer patients. Yarn is available in the office. THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTE BY VOLUNTEERING TO KNIT THE BLANKET SQUARES A COUPLE OF SAMPLES OF THE HANDIWORK IS HANGING IN THE LOBBY AREA. RECENTLY 42 FINISHED KNITTED BLANKETS DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED. We would like to acknowledge the following ladies for their knitting contribution to this project: They are Janet King, Cathy Reilly, Barbara Orman, Jill Kelly, Relina Martis, Tracey Paradis, Janet Ward, Nancy Rae and Iliana Mendez. Special thanks to Joan Banas for heading up this wonderful project! You all do our senior center proud!

VETERANS CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS: In association with the Norristown Veterans Affairs Office, we are collecting donations for care packages to give to veterans. If donating any food or drink or drink mixes, please be sure these items have not expired. Place items in assigned box in lobby area.

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.

UPPER MERION AREA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: We have begun collecting food to be donated to the UM Community Cupboard. If you wish to contribute the labeled box is in the lobby area.

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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.

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