Please refer to the monthly calendar for all OCTOBER 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

2026 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

NOVEMBER

• Saturday, , November 7  Fall Craft Show & Bake Sale
• Wednesday, November 11 Veterans’ Breakfast
• Friday, November 13 Chriskindlmarkt, Bethlehem, PA Bus Trip
• Sunday, November 15 Fall Big Bingo
• Wednesday, November 18  (General Meeting)
• Wednesday, November 25 Thanksgiving Weekend - CLOSED
• Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Weekend - CLOSED
• Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving Weekend - CLOSED

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

This is the first call for nominations for 2027 elections of UMSSC Officers and Board Directors. We will be electing members for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer (one year terms) and Board of Directors (three year terms).  Please submit your suggestions for qualified candidates to the Nominating Committee: Peggy Ford or Shirley Robey. "Submit" means you have spoken with the person you want to nominate to get their consent. Once you have their consent please fill out a nomination form (attached, or available at the center or on the UMSSC website under "forms") and have it signed by the person you are nominating. Please give this important election some thought over the next few months and in the Fall we will be accepting your nominations.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN ALL ACTIVITIES

MEMBERS SHOULD ALWAYS ARRIVE ON TIME FOR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES THEY PARTICIPATE IN AT THE SENIOR CENTER.   FOR TAI CHI, FUN & FITNESS, MEDITATION AND CHAIR YOGA YOU SHOULD ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START TIME.  PLEASE BE SIGNED IN AND PAID BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLASSES.  PLEASE BE THERE WITH THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT BEFORE THE START OF THE CLASS.  ANYONE NOT FULLY PREPARED OR LATE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLASS FOR THAT DAY.  THIS IS FOR EVERYONES' SAFETY AND CONSIDERATION.

 IMPORTANT NOTICE: TUESDAY EVENING BOCCE HOURS HAVE CHANGED.  NOW 4:00 TO 6:30 PM.

BIG BINGO GIFT BASKET AND GIFT CARD DONATIONS:  We are asking for donations of  gift baskets or gift cards for the upcoming Big Bingo games on November 15.   Raffle ticket sales from these items add to the amount of money raised for the Senior Center.  If you can donate, please bring in by October 28.  Thank you.

WALKING GROUP:  EVERY MONDAY.  We walk mostly outdoors on local trails or at the mall when weather is inclement.   If you would like to join the group or would like more information, please give your name and contact info to the office.

BOSCOV'S ANNUAL FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS EVENT: SHOPPING PASSES ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. The Boscovs event is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21. Customers who donate $5 for a shopping pass receive 25% off purchases in-store or online for one day only (8:00 AM – 11:00 PM), with 100% of the donation going to the Senior Center.

VACCINATION CLINIC:  WEGMANS PHARMACY WILL BE HERE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM.  FLU, COVID AND RSV SHOTS WILL BE OFFERED.  SIGN UP SHEET AND FORMS IN LOBBY (HAND IN COMPLETED FORMS TO OFFICE STAFF).  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MEDICARE AND OTHER INSURANCE INFORMATION CARDS.

HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION (CLASS IS FULL): Thursdays beginning October 1 at 1:00 PM.  Eight-week course presented by MONTCO Office of Aging Services.  Learn to reduce the risk of falling, new exercises, build strength and improve your balance.

UPPER MERION NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:  Tuesday, October 6 from 5:00-8:00 PM.  The Senior Center will be participating and have a table at this community event.

BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 10:00 AM.

MEDITATION PROGRAM (MUST ARRIVE BY 9:30 AM):  WEDNESDAYS, October 7 and October 21 at  9:45 AM.

BOOK TALK: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12. This month's book is "BEFORE THE FALL" by Noah Hawley.

UMSSC BIG BINGO: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15.  TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 19.  Open to the public. Advance Sale $35.00 -  Ticket Sale at Door: $40.00.  We are now accepting gift basket or gift card donations if you can donate.  All donations need to be at the center by October 28.

PEPPERS GIVE BACK: MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 FROM 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM.  A portion of your purchase is donated to the Senior Center.

VETERAN'S DAY BREAKFAST: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 9:30 AM.   Veterans are invited to the Senior Center for a buffet breakfast.  We would love to have you join us.  You can sign up in person at the senior center (sign up sheet in lobby) or on line at https://forms.gle/beF5W2tCs5DGPycUA.  Please provide your name and contact information by October 30.  If you have a problem signing up on line, please contact the office (610-265-4715).

CHRISTKINDLMARKET - BETHLEHEM: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 1:45 PM.  Join us for a bus trip to the largest and most attended Christmas market in the nation.  Bus will depart from upper level pool parking lot at 1:45 PM and depart the market at 7:00 PM.  Cost: Members $45.00 and Non-Members $55.00 (includes bus and admission ticket).  Complete registration form and submit with your payment by October 25.

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS:  We will once again be sponsoring a family for the Christmas Holiday.  Watch for details In the upcoming months. 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members.  Welcome to: Francine Danenhower, Marlene & Michael Gettis, Illinoir Goldsby, Regina Kurrasch, Delrio Ligons-Berry, Kristi O'Donnell, Kathleen Papas, Laura Shur, Kathy Sicilia, Heather Soulchin, Erika & Bernard Spott, Tricia Steege, Jennifer Thorpe, Joanne Thorpe, Debbie & Tom Welch, Renee Williams

WE CELEBRATE OUR MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Have you met Lucy Damiani?  Lucy  has been a member of the Senior Center since it was founded in 1997 and housed in the old Gulph Road School on Henderson Road.  Lucy and her husband, Tom (now deceased) were regulars at the senior center, showing up almost every day to participate in activities and volunteering for special events.   As a loyal and faithful member all these years she volunteered to run the Flea Market that used to be held at the Center.  This was quite a job as she had to sift through what was brought in and what to charge for the item.   When the senior center moved to our new location, Lucy followed.  Have you tasted Lucy's pizzelles?  They are so good and every so often she will bring in a batch to share.  Now a youthful 94 years, Lucy still comes faithfully every Thursday to play her favorite game, BINGO!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR: Tuesday, October 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Greater Plymouth Community Center (2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting. Registration recommended.  To register, call Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds at 610-278-3289 or send her a text at 267-355-3404.

ELMWOOD PARK ZOO FREE TO SENIORS:  Elmwood Park Zoo has announced a new partnership with Morningside House Senior Living.  Through this partnership, seniors 65 and over can enter the zoo for free on the first Thursday of every month beginning  November 2026 to November 2027. 

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 the first Monday of the month between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.  During this time the Craft Room will not be available for member use.