Special Events/Presentations
TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
We are now collecting dues for 2023. Dues are still only $20.00. Renewal forms are available at the Center or on this website under "FORMS" section.
What's Coming Up in April
THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY APRIL 7 IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY.
SPRING FLING POTLOCK PARTY: FRIDAY, APRIL 21 FROM 12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM. Join us as we WELCOME SPRING! Bring a dish and bring a friend. Please consider volunteering to help set up and/or clean up!
WALK THE TRACK EXTENDED: We can now walk the track Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 3:00 PM
MONDAY MATINEE: Monday, April 10. Lunch at 11:30 AM and Movie at 12:00 PM. Movie selection is "Moonfall".
BOOK TALK: Monday, April 17 at 1:00 PM. Also on Zoom. Book selection is "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez.
COFFEE WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF STATE SENATOR CAPPELLITTI: Monday April 24 a 12:00 PM. Coffee and conversation with a staff member from Senator Cappelletti's office. If you need to renew your SEPTA Key Card or would like to apply for a new one, they will take care of it for you.
COMPUTER BASICS: Sangeetha will be at the Center every 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY of the month @ 12:00 PM. Meet in the Computer Room.
FALL PREVENTION. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 AT 11:00 AM. Deborah Jankowski from Montgomery County Office of Senior Services will present Fall Prevention. As we grow older, our fall risk increases. Learn what causes falls, how to address fear of falling and what you can do to prevent your fall risk. A presentation by the Montgomery County Office of Senior Services.
UM TWP. FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT: MONDAY, MAY 22 AT 12:30 PM. Presentation by William C. Daywalt Jr., Deputy Fire Marshall, Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS Department.
SECOND SHOT OF TWO DOSE SHINGLES VACCINE AT SENIOR CENTER. TUESDAY, JUNE 13 FROM 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM. Giant Pharmacy will be offering the Shingles vaccine ONLY to UMSSC Members at the Senior Center. Shingrix is a two dose vaccine. The second does is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13. Kim Riley, pharmacist from Giant will be administering the vaccine. The vaccine will be free to seniors who have a Part D prescription drug plan. However, you should still first check with your Part D prescription provider to confirm you will not have a co-pay or have to meet a deductible in order to receive the vaccine for free. Also, remember to bring your Medicare and Part D prescription card with you. You must complete and sign a consent form now available in the staff office.
PROJECT LINUS – YARN NEEDED
The “Hearts and Hands” ladies group at Good Shepherd’s Church are still collecting knitted and crocheted squares for blankets. Joan Banas has been collecting the squares on behalf of the church and will continue to do so as long as they are being made. Our participating members have a done a great job in keeping this project active. We are asking for donations of 4-ply yarn (any color) to be used by our knitters. If you have any that you would like to give, please put it in the yarn bin on the blanket table in the lobby area.
VETERANS CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS
In association with the Norristown Veterans Affairs office we will be collecting donations for care packages to give to veterans. Below is a list of the preferred donation items. If donating any food or drink or drink mixes, please be sure these items have not expired. We are collecting:
MENS/WOMENS FLIP FLOPS FOR SHOWERS - MENS/WOMENS SOCKS (BOOT OR CALF SIZE ONLY)- TOOTH BRUSHES/TOOTH PASTE- KLEENEX (INDIVIDUAL SIZE WRAPPED PACKAGES)- COMBS- SMALL WRITING TABLETS & ENVELOPES- PENS/PENCILS- GUM - PEANUT BUTTER CRACKER PACKS- BEEF JERKY OR SLIM JIMS- COFFEE OR TEA BAGS - GATORADE- DRINK MIXES - KOOL AID OR ICED TEA.
There is an assigned box in the lobby area to place items you are donating. Thank you in advance to those who give.