May 2018 Newsletter - West Chester Area Senior...
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West Chester Area Senior Center 530 East Union Street West Chester, PA 19382
A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit (610) 431-4242 Website wcseniors.org Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Enriching the lives of our senior neighbors through friendship, activities, education,
nourishment and education.
Tuesday May 1st @ 11:00AM Interactive Balance class with Kyoko
Wednesday May 2nd @ 12:30PM “The Fountain of Youth” Balance and Aging
Friday May 4th @ 12:30PM Decorating Tips and Tricks
Monday May 7th @ 12:40PM Judy Somerish: When to call 911
Monday May 7th @ 12:30PM Humdingers Entertainment
Monday May 7th @ 12:45PM ShopRite Presentation
Friday May 11th @ 12:30PM Tour the Louvre with Ray Doyle
Monday May 14th @ 12:45PM Garden Club Tea Party
Tuesday May 15th @ 11:00AM Interactive Balance class with Kyoko
Wednesday May 16th @ 9:30-11:30AM Spring Health Fair
Wednesday May 16th @ 12:00PM Birthday Lunch: Entertainment by Chris Holt
Thursday May 17th Senior Games
Thursday May 17th @ 9:00AM-1PM AARP Safe Driving Refresher Course
Friday May 18th @ 12:30PM “Hearts Toolbox” Reflect w/ Catalina Hallowell
Monday May 21st @ 1:00PM Sanderson Museum
Monday May 23rd @ 12:45PM Personal Touch PT
Monday May 28th
Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Wednesday May 30th @ 1:00PM Parkinson’s Support Group
May 2018 Newsletter
Tour the Louvre with Ray Doyle
Friday May 11th @ 12:30PM
***ATTENTION***
Effective
immediately the
cost of Yoga will
be $5
“Hearts Toolbox” Reflect with
Catalina Hallowell
Friday, May 18
12:30
Dining room
Senior Benefits and Resources
Senior Food Box Program- As of January 1, 2017 qualified seniors 60 years or older may register for the Chester County Food Bank
Senior Food Box Program at the West Chester Area Senior Center.
Qualifications include the following: 1. You must be 60 years or older
2. Must be a resident of Chester County 3. You must have a total household income of the following or less:
Family Size Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income 1 $17,800 $1,485 $343 2 $24,030 $2003 $462
Please bring Photo proof of identity (PA. I.D, Driver’s license, V.A. I.D. etc.) Proof of residency.
If you are already in the program, you do not need to sign up at this time. All new applicants will start receiving the Senior Food Box the second Friday of the following month.
Medicare- APPRISE Medicare counselors are available at WCASC, by appointment, every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Tyler Arkatin Constituent Outreach- Rep. for State Sen. Andrew Dinniman 2nd
Wednesday of every month
11-12:30.
Constituent Outreach- State Representative Carolyn Comitta’s office will be available at the West Chester Area Senior Center the
first Wednesday of every month from 11AM-1PM. Rep. Comitta’s district office staff will be present to assist with any state-related issues, such as obtaining birth certificates, problems and questions regarding PennDOT, applying for SEPTA Senior Key cards, assistance with Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms, and more. You can call the district office at (610) 696-4990 for more information or questions.
Rover Transportation- A representative from Rover Transportation will be at the center on Wednesday, May 16th @
11am.
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STAFF MEMBERS
Kathy Sullivan [email protected] Executive Director
Dan Wilson [email protected] Executive Assistant
Jessica Tipton [email protected] Health & Wellness Coordinator & Fitness Instructor
Mia Jones [email protected] Kitchen/Meal Supervisor
Jim Mobile [email protected] Technology & Volunteer Coordinator
Ellen Donohoe [email protected] Director of Development Nanciann Woodward [email protected] Information & Assistance Coordinator INSTRUCTORS Pearl Burger, Kay Croll, Ray Doyle, Larue Morgan, Pierina Disciullo, Charlie Eisenfelder,
Mark Frison, Wendy Keslick, Leon Parson, Cynthia McGowan, Nancy Thompson,
Glee Young, Christine Hanning
HEARING CLINICS
Dr. Judith Curtin, Aud., will be at the Center on Wednesday May 2nd & 16th from 10AM-12 PM. Please call the Center at 610-431-4242 to schedule an appointment.
Mr. Michael Piscotty, Audiologist is available on Monday May 14th & 28th. Please call Mr. Piscotty at 610-213-1867 or our Senior Center @610-431-4242 to schedule appointments.
The West Chester Area Senior Center provides
information to participants to increase
awareness and understanding of services and
entitlements that will keep them safe and living
independently in the community.
For an appointment call or Email:
Nanciann Woodward
Information and Assistance Coordinator
610-431-4242 x108
Hardy Perennial Garden club
6th
Annual Tea Party
Wear your lovely hat and join the fun!!
Monday, May 9th
12:45PM
AARP Safe Driver Class
4 Hour Refresher Course
Thursday, May 17th from 9am-1pm
$15 for AARP Members
$20 for Non AARP Members
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Programs –May 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events 10:30 Computer Q&A 11:00 Balance Class 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French 1:00 AARP
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Fountain of Youth 12:45 Pinochle 11:00-1:00 Comitta Constituent Outreach
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Tablet & Cell Phone Club 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Chorus 1:00 Grand Friends
8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch
12:45 Bingo/’Pinochle/Crafts 12:45 Decorating Tips
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 Fugitt Performance 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 12:40 When to call 911
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events 10:30 Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting12:45 French
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:00 Tyler Arkatin Constituent Outreach 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 12:45 Pinochle
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Art Appreciation 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 11:15 Classic Book Club 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Chorus
8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch
12:30 Tour the Louvre
12:45 Bingo/’Pinochle/Crafts
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle
9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo
12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 12:45 Garden Club
1:00 Grand Friends
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:00 Balance Class 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 900 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 12:00 Birthday Lunch Entertainment by Chris Holt 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:45 Pinochle SPRING HEALTH FAIR 9:30-11:30
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Photo Club 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge Senior Games
8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo/Pinochle/Crafts 12:30 “Hearts Toolbox” Self-
Reflection
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Pinochle
9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Clas 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo
12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 1:00 Sanderson Museum
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:15 Spanish Class 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching10:00 German 10:30 Arthritis Exercise 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Regular Book Club 12:45 Pinochle 12:30 Different Physical
Therapy Styles
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge
8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo/Pinochle/Crafts
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8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:15 Spanish Class 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French
8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching10:00 German 10:30 Arthritis Exercise 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Regular Book Club 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group
8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge
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Menu –May 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Baked Salmon
Parsley Potatoes
Broccoli & Sliced
Carrots
Orange Glazed Pork
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Cauliflower
Wheat Bread
Applesauce
Creamy Chicken
Salad Croissant
Tomato Soup
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Primavera
w/ cream sauce
Penne Pasta
Tossed Salad
Sliced Pears
Kielbasa BBQ
Butterbeans
Macaroni Salad
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Roasted Turkey
Whipped Potatoes
Peas & Carrots
Gelatin
Hamburger
Sweet Potato Bites
Green Beans
Fresh Melon
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Creamy Potato Soup
Pineapple & Cherries
Baked Breaded Chicken
Cutlet
AuGratin potatoes
Sweet Peas
Cookie
Roasted Pork Loin
Sauerkraut
Whipped Potatoes
Cinnamon Applesauce
Taco Salad
Black Bean Soup
Nacho Chips
Pineapple Tidbits
Birthday Lunch
Chicken Parmesan
Rotini Pasta w/sauce
Parmesan Zucchini Corn
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Birthday Cake
Roast Beef w/Gravy-
Whipped Potatoes
Green Beans
Brownie
Pork Ribette
Baked Potato
w/margarine
Creamy Coleslaw
Sliced Peaches
Sweet Sausage
Sandwich
Cheesy Hashbrowns
Yellow Beans
Cookie
Southwestern
Chicken Salad
Cauliflower Soup
Gelatin
BBQ Pulled Pork
Sandwich
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Pasta & Meatballs
Italian Green Beans
Italian Bread
Sliced Peaches
Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Sweet Potato Bites
Apricots w/oatmeal
topping
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Egg Omelet
Sausage Patty
English Muffin
Orange Juice
Fresh Banana
Chicken Marsala
Buttered Bowties
Broccoli & Carrots
Sliced Pears
Antipasto Salad
Wedding Soup
Breadstick
Sunset Peaches
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1-May 11-May 20-May James Gregg Marlene Cundall Peter Iannotta
2-May Emma Lee Julia Vitale
Carl Cranmer 12-May Marie Tyson
Bettye Phillips-Carr Elizabeth Strode 21-May
Elizabeth Carr Mary Campbell Donald Lammey
David Heydt 13-May 23-May
4-May Barbara Weir Angela Mcghee
Betty (Doreen) Osmond Gilbert Fell 24-May
5-May Joyce Aspen Franklin Marshall
William Young Wayne Pellegrini Joann Borie
Beatrice Conner 14-May Roger Bove
Mary Rita Coffey Ray Doyle Sally Lane
Michael Dutcher Mary Cavanaugh Lata Sharma
Roberta Ruggeri Deng Yang Susan Peck
Miriam Thomas Nancy Kay Mary Piatt
Kathy Wiley Ralph Grosso 25-May
Anna Nagata 15-May Emilie Grunwell
6-May Robert Lorgus Maureen Harrity
Elizabeth Ivey 16-May Erica Mears
Barry Snyder Barbara Werner 26-May
7-May Jessie Engan Vincent Burke
Geraldine Boggs Joan Brewer 28-May
Margaret Iraca Jane Gillem Florence Davidson
Robin Garrett Jaqueline Woolfrey Cecilia Gomolka
Albert Cavalieri Norma Sandler Rita Delaney
8-May Charles Shaner Karl Schuh
Judith Wadsworth 17-May Denise Pugliese
Celeste Selin Loretta Durnell 29-May
Doris Wood Jacklyn Ashby Jean Harris
Dan Campbell 18-May Marie Denis
Sandra Springfield Eleanor Dew Donel Manke
9-May 19-May 30-May
Gertrude Barnes Larue Morgan Robert Phillips
Inger Zeller Josephine Carulli
Marion Matthews
Camilla Goldsmith
10-May
31-May
Ressola Mccollum
Michael Cotter
Gail Sortino
Amelia Tausinga Freedom Village at Brandywine in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is an elegant senior living
community offering distinctive amenities and services designed to exceed your expectations for luxury senior living. Our pet-friendly community features an indoor heated swimming pool and spa, fitness centers and a wellness center. With our life care program, residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs, including independent living, assistive living, Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
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April Birthday Party Sponsored by Freedom Village
Wednesday, May16, 2018
Entertainment Provided by Chris Holt
Programs & Activities Offered
at the West Chester Area Senior Center
Art Appreciation Art Appreciation is the 2
nd Thursday of
every month @ 10am.
Art Club- ART CLUB IS CANCELED
INDEFINITLY. CHECK BACK FOR
UPDATES. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class - This class is held Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30. Bib le Study Group - This non-denominational group meets
every 2nd
and 4th Thursdays at 9:30AM
Bingo –
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
starting at 11:15 & 12:30
Blood Pressure Checks - Wednesdays at 9:30 -11:30 with
Maryam Sewell. Book Club Classic – Book Club Classic meets on the 2
nd
Thursday of the month at 11:15
Book Club Regular – The book club meets on the 4
th
Wednesday of each month at 12:30
Brain Aerobics – Join us for a variety of games and
brain exercises to help keep your mind
fit on Fridays at 9:30 AM.
Bridge – The Bridge group meets on
Mondays and Thursdays from
12:30 -3PM. Please join the
group.
Bucket Drumming –
“Rhythm of Life”
The Bucket Buddies meet every
Monday at 12:45! For questions
please contact Jim Mobile.
Chorus- The Sunshine Chorus is currently on
their summer tour! Computer Forum - Please join the Computer Forum every
3rd Thursday at 1PM.
Charlie Eisenfelter is the instructor for
this program.
Computer Q & A - Computer Q & A is every Tuesday
at 10:30 with Jim Mobile. Craft Club - Crafters meet Fridays at 12:45 PM.
No Experience needed. Pearl Burger
is the group leader for this program.
Current Events - This group meets on Tuesdays at
10:30 AM.
French Club (Elementary) - Tuesdays @ 12:45 PM with Cynthia
Teer.
German Club - The German club meets on
Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Garden Club Hardy Perennials – The garden club lead by the Penn
State Extension Master Gardeners
meets 2nd
Monday monthly at
12:45 PM Join the group, it’s always
fun! Healthy Steps in Motion - These classes, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 10:15, focus on
flexibility, strength, balance, and fall
prevention.
IPad Club – IPad Club meets the first
Thursday of the month at 10 AM Italian Class - The Italian Class meets on
Mondays at 10:30 AM Knitting and Crocheting Club - The “knitwits” meet Tuesdays at
12:45. Come and share ideas, learn
something new, or just have fun!
Low Impact Aerobics - This class is held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 9:30.
Nurse - Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc.
comes to the Center for free blood
pressure screenings on Tuesdays at
10:00
Parkinson’s Support Group- Will NOT meet in
December.
Photography Club - The Photo Club meets the 3
rd
Thursday of the month @ 10AM
Poker – Poker players meet on Fridays
@ 8:00AM in the card room. Pinochle - Pinochle players meet on
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Instruction is available. Qi-Gong- Qi-Gong meets on Fridays from
9:15-10:15am. T SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Cardiovascular Exercise is the
highlight of this Class offered on
Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30
AM.
SilverSneakers Classic - This class is offered on
Mondays and Wednesdays and
Fridays at 11:15.
Spanish Class - This class meets on Tuesdays Beginner Spanish 9:30-10:15am
Intermediate Spanish 10:30-11:30am Stretching Class- New!! This class meets on
Wednesdays at 9:45 Tai Chi for Arthritis- Based on Sun style Tai Chi and it
has a healing component
improving mobility and balance.
The class is offered on Thursdays
at 11:15 AM.
Technology Assistance- Please contact Jim Mobile at
610-431-4242 to schedule an
appointment with him if you need
help with computers, tablets or cell
phones. Yoga - Yoga is held on Tuesdays at
11:30 AM. The fee for Yoga has
changed to $5 per class, effective
immediately.
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United Way Member Agency
The West Chester Area Senior Center, a non-profit organization, provides services and programs to persons sixty years or older without
regard to race, color, creed, handicap, sex or national origin.
The Center is funded in part under a contract with the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Funding is also provided by the
Chester County United Way, monies raised by the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Planning Council, group donations, individual
gifts and memorials, wills and bequests. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Center serves the following
Townships: East and West Goshen, Westtown, Thornbury, East Bradford, Willistown, Birmingham and the
Borough of West Chester.
The Center’s official registration may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling
toll free (within PA) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage Paid
Permit # 77
West Chester, PA
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530 East Union Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone (610) 431-4242
Fax (610) 429-9296 Check us out on the web!
www.wcseniors.org
Enriching the lives of our senior
neighbors through friendship,
education, activities, and nourishment
2017-2018 BOARD MEMBERS
2017- 2018 ADVISORY COUNCIL
J. Craig Fenimore Dallas Matthews Betty Strode
Dolores Hagerstrom Richard Merion Thomas R. Wilson, Esq
David G. Dorsett J. Carol Hanson Madge Miller
Don Evons Boyd Mackleer Gail Tanzola-Seymour
Stephanie Phillips
Arthur Sagnor, III. Esq.
Gretchen Sohn
Christopher Turner, Esq.
Peter Morris, Vice President
Rich Murray
Dennis J. O’Hara, Ph.D., ABPP
Mary Kay O’Rourke- President
Albert (“Bud”) C. Jackson, Jr.
Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo
Jeffery Leppert
Diana Liberi
William McGrath-Treasurer
Brad Abel
Stephen Brightbill
Joseph P. Hartman
Christine Hasen
Matthew Holliday-Secretary