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March / April

2014

Special points of interest:

Normal Hours of Opera-tion:

- Monday through Friday

9:00am to 3:00pm

- Some evening hours as

noted

Lunch Served 12:00 pm

Pennridge Community Center News and Views

146 East Main Street ● Perkasie, PA 18944

(Located at the junctures of Routes 113 and 152 in Silverdale)

Phone: 215-453-7027, 7028 ● Fax: 215-453-7029

www.pennridgecenter.org

Manager: Debbie Scollon

Assistant Manager: Kathy Spanier

BUCKS COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR CITIZENS

Our Organization

2

Kitchen News 3

Special Events 4

Entertainment 5

Travel 6-7

Day Programs &

Activities

8

Calendar Insert

Evening Programs

& Activities

9

“At-A-Glance”

Event Dates

10

Notes, Notes, . . . 11

. . . and more Notes 12

Our Center 13

Some Standards 14

Fun 5

Closing Information 16

Our 50th Anniversary

On June 2, the Upper Bucks Branch of the Bucks County Association for Re-

tired and Senior Citizens was organized as a center for senior citizens to so-

cialize. Located in a room in the Herstine Building in Perkasie, the site was

dedicated on September 19, 1964 with local and county dignitaries in attend-

ance. The organization offered classes in millinery, ceramics, and oil painting

to its 200 members.

Within a year the organization, which was knows as the Upper Bucks Activity

Center, needed additional space. The Center was relocated in the former

Hubbert Baseball Factory on Chestnut Street. The building was officially pur-

chased on June 6, 1968. As the organization grew, it became necessary to

renovate the building to accommodate increased membership and programs.

The building was renovated in 1977.

By 1984 it was apparent that the building was inadequate for handicapped

members. The Center needed better facilities. In 1988 permission was grant-

ed to begin a fundraising campaign. After nearly 20 years of fundraising activi-

ties, contributions from local organizations and the municipalities of the Penn-

ridge School District, foundation grants, and memorial donations, the new

Pennridge Community Senior Center became a reality in 2002. In 2012 the

name of the facility was changed to the Pennridge Community Center.

This year we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of your Center! We have a

committee in place, that is planning a few events for our celebration. These

events will be open to the public and will most likely take place in Spring and

Summer. For the details of our celebration, check our website

( www.pennridgecenter.org ) and watch for fliers in the lobby for details of this

Celebration.

- Debbie

From Debbie’s Desk

News and Views—Pennridge Community Center

Buster A. Guth President Ted Heimbach 1st Vice President Dale Roades 2nd Vice President Susan Vasquez Treasurer Vivian McManus Secretary Elaine Frank Member at Large Alice Brad Member at Large

Pennridge Community

Center

Dawn Baum

Diane Brown

Pat Frank

John Greer, III

Buster A. Guth

Patricia A. Guth

Ted Heimbach

Durrell Hollenbach

Alice Kachline

John Much

David R. Nyman

Elizabeth Schirmer

Deborah Scollon

Patricia Siwert

Herman Slozer

Dean Souder

Kathy Spanier

James Steeley

Joel Steinman

Frank “Bud” Wenger

R. Louisa Wismer

I hope you have braved the harsh winter weather the past two months! We are ready for a change involving sunshine and warmth. Get ready for an exciting spring at the Community Center! Have you heard the news??? The Pennridge Commu-nity Senior Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. I hope you will join in the celebration of this wonderful accomplishment of 50 years of dedication to the needs of the area’s seniors. Stay tuned for the specifics! Are you aware of the many wonderful activities and programs available at the Center? In an effort to ap-peal to everyone, a wide variety of programs are of-fered. Our special programs and luncheons are a real treat! If you are interested in other programs and ac-tivities, please let us know. If you can contribute your time, volunteers are always needed. For our Center to continue to be a viable service to the Pennridge citi-zens, we need your interest and support as an active participant. Involvement is the magic that brings peo-ple together to enjoy fellowship. I hope to see you at the Center! Have a wonderful spring!

Buster A. Guth

Advisory Board

Executive Board

From Your President

Our Organization

We hope you enjoy your time and fellowship at the Center!

Faye Badman

Monica Ball

Stephen Ball

Rhea Benner

Maryanne Clemmer

Lona Dagutis

Harold Koberlain

Marilyn Kramer

Edward Mikalaitis

Patricia Millward

Robert Millward

Terri Murphy

Rebecca Noll

Peter Noll

Helen Nosal

Robert Phillips

Marilyn Richards

Beth Schild

Eleanor Schirmer

Lee Scotto

George Senderling

Bruce Sottolano

Joyce Straup

Margaret Wenhold

Frederick Wiedmann

Jean Wurster

Walter Wurster

Welcome to our New Members!


Don’t Forget to Sign-Up for Lunch!!

Kindly remember to sign-up for your lunch in advance — by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, the week prior to your lunch date.

Meal orders are faxed at 1:00 pm on Wednesday afternoons for the following week. Linton’s does not accept additions

after our order is faxed.

We need your help!

The many luncheon no-shows are problematic. If you have signed up for lunch, PLEASE do your best to be present.

Although the county does pay and provide lunches for those who sign up and all monies collected go to pay for these,

we are obligated to pay for the no-shows. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled lunch day, please contact us.

Kathy’s Specials

March 12 - St. Patrick’s Day Lunch - We will have brisket & cabbage and mashed potatoes. The dessert will be a surprise! Following the

lunch will be another great movie.

April 17 - Easter Luncheon - We will have ham, potato salad, and marinated asparagus, with rice pudding as dessert. Following the luncheon will be an East Egg Hunt (outdoors, weather permitting).

Note that there will NOT be a movie following lunch, but the date for the April movie will be posted in the lobby in early April.

NOTE - You MUST sign-up for these special lunches, which cost $5,

movie included.

NOTICE - Kathy is making Bread Pudding for Wednesdays again!!

Buy Your Landis

Hoagie Tickets

Available at the Front

Desk — $4.50 each

LUNCH

&

LEARNs

March 27

Skin Care for the

Active Adult

by Grand View Hos-

pital Wound Center

ALL lunches are

served at Noon

Kitchen News

April 8

Hearing Presenta-

tion and Testing

by Listen 2 Life

Hearing Center

March 13

Medicare Fraud

by Senior Medicare

Patrol / CARIE

March 20

Model Builders

Presentation

by Dale Roades


Special Events

More Kitchen News!!

~~ Breakfast Sandwiches ~~

Starting on March 3, Kathy will be making breakfast

sandwiches between 9:30 & 10:30 am.

The sandwiches will be egg & cheese with your

choice of meat — either bacon, sausage or pork roll.

The cost is only $2.00 !

Einstein Nutrition Program

Lottery Calendars

It is not too late to participate in the Center’s Lottery Cal-

endar for March, April, and May. Calendars which cost

$10.00 each or 3 for $25.00 are currently on sale at the

Center. During the three month period, there are 91

chances to win. Each day’s number pays at least $25.00,

with 19 bonus days of $50.00 to $100.00. You can pur-

chase a calendar of your favorite number, if it has not

been sold.

Be a Winner as you support your Center!

Healthy Steps Program

The Healthy Steps Program for those who did not

previously participate, will be here on March 18,

from 10 am to 2 pm..

A sign-up sheet is in the lobby.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

On April 15 we will have a follow-up to the March 18

Healthy Steps Program. There is a questionnaire to

be filled-out by the March 18 participants, and

those folks will be given a Free Lunch.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Pennsylvania’s Healthy Steps Program will answer your

questions on staying active, making your home safer, man-

aging your medications, or how to talk to your doctor, as well

as learn how to prevent falls and injuries.

The Albert Einstein Health Care Network will be at the

Center to provide nutritional education.

They will be here two times:

March 4, starting at 10:30 am,

and

April 20, starting at 10:30 am.

Please try to attend one of these sessions, as this

group will be providing great information.

Do you like Steel Drums?

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, the Steel Drum Band will perform a concert

on Sunday, May 18 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Light refreshments will be served.

The cost will be $5. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the lobby in mid-April.

As our other celebration events are finalized, we’ll post them on the website and Facebook, as well as in the lobby.

Upcoming 50th Anniversary Entertainment


March and April Dances

Wanna Dance???

Singles and couples are welcome at all dances.

Dinner reservations are required for all

dances. Reservations are not required to

only attend the dance. Table reservations

are available for parties of eight or more.

The cost for the dinner and dance which is

$20.00 per person may vary for some

dances. The cost for the dance only is $10.00

per person.

Spring Fling Dinner Dance– March 21 6:00 pm — 7:00 pm - Buffet

7:00 pm — 10:00 pm - Dance to the music of

The Kevin Kelton Orchestra

Buffet Reservations required by March 17

April Showers Dinner Dance – April 25

6:00 pm — 7:00 pm – Buffet

7:00 pm — 10:00 pm – Dance to the music of

The Blue Notes

Buffet Reservations required by April 21

AARP Tax-Aide Program

AARP volunteer tax counselors are here once again and are available to help members and residents prepare and file

your Federal, State, and Local income tax statements for FREE. These volunteers, recruited, trained, and certified by

AARP and the IRS, are still available as in the past through the middle of April.

The sign-up sheets are available with the receptionist — call or stop in to make your appointment.

2014 Dance Schedule

May 23 Old Fashioned Prom

June 27 Picnic Dinner Dance

July 25 Beach Party Dinner Dance

August 22 Luau Dinner Dance

September 26 Autumn Daze Dinner Dance

October 24 Fall Ball Dinner Dance

November 14 Harvest Dinner Dance

December 5 Holiday Dinner Dance

December 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Music by The Good Times Band

Music by Gary Dee

Music by The Kevin Kelton Orchestra

Music by The Blue Notes

Music by The Good Times Band

Music by Gary Dee


Music by The Kevin Kelton Orchestra


Entertainment and More

Donut Day—March 4

On Tuesday, March 4, the Center will have donuts and coffee / tea available,

in celebration of Donut Day, or Fastnacht Day.

A donut and coffee / tea is FREE for members, and $3 for non-members.

Come in a have a donut and socialize in the Dining Room.


Trip policies- Trips are on a first come - first deposit basis. PLEASE MAKE DEPOSIT OR FULL PAYMENT AT TIME OF SIGN UP. Please pay by check and make checks out to PENNRIDGE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER. There are sign up sheets for all trips on the trip table. Please provide name and phone number. Checks can be given to the receptionist at the front desk between the hours of 9 am – 3 pm. Insurance on multi-day trips will be available for purchase. Once final payment has been made there will be no refunds unless trip is canceled by the Center.

Please check the Trip Table for new trips that were planned after the newsletter was sent.

ALL TRIPS ARE

PART OF OUR

FUNDRAISING

EFFORTS FOR

OUR

OPERATING

FUND

We now are doing trips in cooperation with Hagey Tours.

We are doing these trips as a convenience to our mem-

bers and friends. This is the policy when joining a Hag-

ey trip that they sponsor. We will deposit 10 seats at a

time for a trip. Please book as soon as possible if you

are interested, because they can recall our seats if need-

ed. As soon as we receive 10 full payments, we will

advise them, although we don’t need 10 for the trip to be

a go. On the Hagey trips, departure will be at Hagey

Tours in Franconia.

CASINO TRIPS WILL RESUME IN APRIL!!

The Casino Trips are resuming on April 29. The trip goes to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. We

need 30 people to make this trip go. If we don’t have 30 people, the trip will be canceled, and most likely we

will not have any other casino trips. Reservations must be made by April 17.

For all trips, check the flyers in the lobby.

Remember — all trips outside of the US

require a valid Passport.

For information or questions on any trips, call Sara Kelly at 215-536-3066

Traveling Along . . .

Casino Trip Policy Please sign-up as early as possible in order to

have this trip ‘go’. Seats may be sold-out closer

to the trip date.


PLEASE NOTE - Due to many people signing up

for trips close to the time of the trip, seats may

not be available. To reserve a seat for a trip, you

need to sign up early.

Trip Policy If you cannot go on the trip that you paid for, and

these monies have been paid to the travel

company, there is no refund.

Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas 9 Night New England and Canada Cruise

September 11-19, 2014

$996.13 pp/Stateroom, $1,596.13 pp/Balconies Ocean View Stateroom pricing will be the price on booking day. Deposit of $250 pp due at sign-up.

Pennridge Community Center and Upper Bucks Activi-ty Center join together for this fabulous cruise from Bayonne, NJ, to visit the ports of Portland, ME, Bar Harbor, ME, Saint John, New Brunswick, Halifax, No-via Scotia, and Boston MA, along with 3 days at sea for relaxation. Prices include port taxes, government taxes, and all gratuities.

For trip concerns, please call the

Upper Bucks Activity Center at

215-536-3066 and ask for Sara.

Upcoming Trips

Penn’s Peak Dinner Theater Tribute to Benny Godman & Peggy Lee

April 30, 2014 $84 pp

This show highlights Benny Goodman from 1937, and Peggy Lee, who sang with Goodman from 1941-1943. There was only one King of Swing and only one Peg-gy Lee. Price includes bus transportation, bus driver gratuity, luncheon (and gratuity), and all taxes.

Pigeon Forge & Smokey Mountains Show Trip

October 12-18, 2014 $569 pp

Guided tour of the Smokey Mountains National Park, 2 morning shows, 4 evening shows, free time in Gat-linburg and much more. Price include bus transporta-tion, 6 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts, and 4 dinners. Insurance and a $75 deposit is due at time of reserva-tion. Single occupancy is $180 additional.

Mackinac Island June 15-21, 2014

$850 pp

This is a 7 day trip, which includes 6 nights accomoda-tions, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, hotel taxes, meal gratui-ties, bus transportation, and bus driver gratuity. A $75 deposit will be due at time of reservation.

Trips requiring airfare

Call Sara with any questions.

March 18 - 10 days in Spain, $2,845 pp April 27 - 6 days in Great Trains & Grand Canyon $1,999 pp May 1 - 9 days in Great Lakes Adventure, $2,295 pp June 18 - 7 days in Canadian Rookies & Glacier Nat. Park, $2,595 July 10 - 9 days in California Coast, $2,475 pp Sept. 8 - 8 days in Texas Triangle, $2,025 pp Sept. 24 - 9 days in Alpine Countries & Ocktoberfest, $3,000 pp Oct. 1 -7 Day Trip - Iceland Adventure, $2,745 pp Oct. 10 - 6 Day Trip - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, $1,950 pp Dec. 2 - 6 Day trip - Charleston & Savannah Holiday, $1,700 pp Dec. 3 - 8 Day Trip - Christmas Markets of Germany & Austria, $2,495 pp

SEE THE TRIP TABLE FOR MORE TRIPS!

St. Michaels, Maryland May 24, 2014

$76 pp

After arriving in St. Michaels, you’ll have lunch at the Crab Claw, with your entrée choice of either two crab cakes, Crab Imperial, or fried chicken. After lunch you’ll have free time on Talbot St., featuring antiques, collectibles, fashions, and accessories. Then you’ll have a narrated cruise on the Miles River. At 4 pm you’ll depart for home, arriving at about 8:30 - 9:00 pm.

Seats are very limited - sign-up early!

Please note that all monies will be collected at the front desk when you arrive prior to each class. All fees for appointments should be paid to the provider. All classes are open to the public (all ages).

Aerobics Mondays 10:00 am with Christine Tunnell $3 / class Art Class Tuesdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Instructor - Lynn Hall $3 / class

Backgammon Tuesdays 9:30 in the Conference Room Instructor - Bob Burdick No charge Billiards Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Occasionally there is travel to other Centers, and vice-versa. $2 / day Bingo 1st & 4th Wednesday 12:30 pm Caller - Joe Marcavage $1 / card Bunco 3rd Thursdays 12:30 Coordinator - Daphne Brooks No charge Ceramics Class Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor - Loretta Belac $3 / class Ceramics — Project Work Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm No charge Chess Club Tuesdays 9:30 am $1 Computer Class for Beginners Wednesdays and Fridays until Apr. 15, then Tuesdays and Fridays - 10:00 am - 11:30 am Instructor - Dale Roades $4 / session Hand & Foot Card Game Mondays 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Usually played with two to six players, sometimes with partners. Check out the instructions on the website, under Activities. $1 / afternoon


Line Dancing (Contemporary) Mondays and Thursdays 11:00 am with Lynn Taloricco $3 / class Mahjong Fridays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm $1 / day Model Builders Fridays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Learn to make dulcimers, clocks, etc. $2 / day Pinochle Mondays & first Tuesday 1:00 pm $1.50 / day Reading, Writing, & Research Class Wednesdays 9:00am - 11:30 am Facilitator -Tom Adams Discussions stemming from genealogy lead to writings of you and your family for future generations. $1 / session Tai Chi Thursdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am - 11:00 am Instructor - Lisa Raezer 8 wk. session - Members $30, Walk-Ins $5 / class Non-Members $55, Walk-Ins $10 / class Wii Games Bowling and Golf Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12:30 pm $1 Donation Word Game 3rd Wednesdays 12:30 pm

Host - Blair Thomson $1 ZUMBA Gold ® Wednesdays 10:00 Instructor - Patricia Brody $3 /session - Members $5 /session - Non-Members Computer Help Usually available during the week. Stop in and inquire.

Day Programs and Activities


Please note that all monies will be collected at the front desk when you arrive prior to each class. All fees for appointments should be paid to the provider.

All classes are open to the public (all ages)!

Tai Chi

Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Instructor - Ben Caccavale 8 week session Members - $30 Walk-in - $5 / session Anyone under 55 - $55 Walk-ins - $10 / session

Zumba ® Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Instructor - Valerie Hawkins $5 / session

Evening Programs and Activities

PCC Computer Classes

For Beginners

We don’t understand computers, we’re afraid of them

and we don’t think we can learn how to use them or

know why we would want or need to. We think only

young people or “smart” people can learn to use them.

We’re afraid we’re going to break them. We don’t even

know how to turn them on. Talking with someone about

them is like trying to speak a foreign language.

Come to our computer classes, designed specifically for

YOU! Dale was a teacher (Central Bucks) for over 25

years, and spent ten years as a technology trainer.

Classes are low-key, no pressure, and fun! Wednesdays

and Fridays from 10:00 – 11:30 and Tuesday evenings

from 7:00 – 8:00. Day classes are for members and the

evening class is open to the public, so invite your

“beginner” friends. Day classes are $4 each and the

evening class is $30 per month. No start or end date-

come when you can and stop coming when you need to.

No preset agenda; we tailor classes to the needs, inter-

ests and ability levels of the “students”. Private lessons

may also be available - see Dale if you have any ques-

tions.

Billiards

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Members - $2 Non-Members - $3

Computer Class - Beginners

Tuesdays - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Instructor - Dale Roades $30 / month

Model Builders Class

We all need to learn new things and develop new inter-

ests. A small group of pioneers joined Dale Roades

last year to build a variety of heirloom-quality musical

instruments from kits. The results were so amazing that

new members joined the group and the variety of kits

available was expanded to prompt a change in the

name of the activity from MusicMakers to ModelBuild-

ers. You can now choose to build a clock, bird house or

bird feeder, dollhouse, weather instrument, historic

model or toy, in addition to a variety of musical instru-

ments. Other projects are available for the adventurous

to complete independently at home. Build your heir-

loom project for yourself or as a gift.

Plan to attend the Lunch & Learn presentation by Dale

on Thursday, March 20 at 12:30. Invite a friend or

neighbor to join you. If you would like to join us for

lunch, please sign up the previous week so we can

place the order. Projects will be on display, and you

can place your order by the end of the month; join the

activity group on Friday afternoons once your project

arrives. If you have any questions, please see Dale.


. . . At A Glance . . .

as of 02/25/2014

March 1 Saturday Start of Lottery Calendar drawing

March 4 Tuesday Einstein Nutrition Education 10:30 am

March 6 Thursday Library OPEN HOUSE 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

March 13 Thursday ADVISORY BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

March 13 Thursday Lunch & Learn "Medicare Fraud"

March 18 Tuesday Healthy Steps Program 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

March 19 Wednesday EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

March 19 Wednesday Word Game Resumes 12:30 pm

March 20 Thursday WAYS & MEANS Committee Meeting 9:30 am

March 20 Thursday Lunch & Learn Model Builders Presentation

March 21 Friday Spring Fling Dinner Dance Music by Kevin Kelton Orchestra

March 27 Thursday Lunch & Learn "Skin Care for the Active Adult"

April 3 Thursday Library OPEN HOUSE 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

April 8 Tuesday Lunch & Learn Hearing Presentation; afterward Hearing Tests

April 10 Thursday ADVISORY BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

April 15 Tuesday Healthy Steps Program Questionnaire Due by today; free lunch for those Healthy Steppers

April 16 Wednesday EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

April 17 Thursday WAYS & MEANS Committee Meeting 9:30 am

April 18 Friday CENTER CLOSED Good Friday

April 20 Tuesday Einstein Nutrition Education 10:30 am

April 25 Friday April Showers Dinner Dance Music by The Blue Notes

May 8 Thursday ADVISORY BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

May 15 Thursday WAYS & MEANS Committee Meeting 9:30 am

May 18 Sunday Steel Drum Band Concert 3:00 - 4:00 pm

May 21 Wednesday EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

May 23 Friday Old Fashioned Prom Music by The Good Times Band

May 26 Monday CENTER CLOSED Memorial Day

June 1 Sunday 50th Anniversary Open House 2:00 - 5:00 pm

June 2 Monday 50th Anniversary of the Center

June 12 Thursday ADVISORY BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

June 18 Wednesday EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting 10:00 am

June 19 Thursday WAYS & MEANS Committee Meeting 9:30 am

June 27 Friday Picnic Dinner Dance Music by Gary Dee


Notes, Notes, . . .

Movie Days

ZUMBA® Gold Class

PUT SOME DANCE IN YOUR STEP! Ever Hustle, Boogie or Cha-Cha?

Then try the dance party workout! This is low stress and low impact!

Try our ZUMBA® Gold Class with Patricia Brody,

a licensed instructor. Your first session is FREE!

Wednesdays 10 -11 am

Fee - $3 for Members, $5 for Non-Members

Membership Notes Our Website and Facebook Page

First, new membership or renewal is now due for the

calendar year. Dues for 2014 are $12.

Next, all members who are 90 years old or older are our

LIFE members, and do not have to pay their dues. Also

as a benefit to them, we will be mailing a copy of the

Newsletter to them at home.

And last, with over 600 members, we are not always noti-

fied when a member passes on. If you know of anyone

who has, please let us know, as we need to keep our

membership records as current as possible.

The next movie is scheduled for March 12.

The April movie has not yet been scheduled.

Remember - You can find more information about the

Center on our website - www.pennridgecenter.org .

Check out the website often!! And tell others!!

ALSO, our Facebook page is being updated. You can

find information here as well as in the website.

And if the website is not accessible, please try our

Facebook page, especially when there are weather

concerns and the Center’s closing.

Our page is Pennridge Community Center .

Maybe you haven’t heard, but we are having monthly

50/50 ticket sales. Tickets are being sold for $1. Then on

the first day of the month a drawing will be held at

lunchtime and the winner will receive 50% of the amount

sold during the previous month. The balance then goes to

the General Fund of the Center.

Each month will have a different amount to win, so get

your dollar bills out and make that 50/50 pot grow!

50 / 50 Tickets

Horse Racing is Returning!

Horse Racing will return on March 12 following our St.

Patrick’s Day lunch.

Come out and place a small wager on your pony!


LUNCH & LEARNs

Check out the Lunch & Learns listed on Page 3. The presenters take time and effort to bring important information to you. Unfortunately, the attendance has been low for many L & Ls.

I encourage you to not only have a great lunch before our L & Ls, but to also stay for the information.

We hope to see you there!

FREE LUNCH —-

Bring a non-member for lunch and your friend eats for Free!!

Remember to sign-up first.

See Kathy for details.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

We are still accepting membership re-

newals for 2014, as well as accepting

new members. Be aware that the dues

for the calendar year of 2014 will be $12

per person.

Also, if you take advantage of our

events, classes, or activities and are not

a member, please join the Center, as

there are some great benefits offered

only to members.

Please bring a friend or neighbor to the

Center. Bring a new member into the

Center, and we’ll have a prize for the per-

son who brings in the most new mem-

bers in 2014!

Note to Self —

Check the dates of the Dinner Dances.

Gather friends and get to the Center and have fun!!

Stop by your Center Library between 11:00 – 1:30 on

Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 3 to see what’s

new. The Library Ladies would love to meet you and

hear your suggestions. Ask about Reader Recommend-

ed titles, and pick up a word search to take home!

. . . and more Notes!

As you read on Page 1, your Center will be celebrating its

50th Anniversary. Although a committee has started to

organize events throughout the year, the actual events

and dates have not been finalized.

Nevertheless, when we have the dates in place, we will

need volunteers for each event. A successful celebration

is dependent upon volunteers.

Please talk to an Executive Board member or a member

of the Anniversary Committee if you would like to help

with one or more events.

The Anniversary Committee member list will be posted in

the lobby. Thank You in advance!

Volunteers Needed for the 50th

Flea Market

Library Open House

The next Flea Market will be on April 5 from 10 am

to 2 pm. We have many ‘new’ items, and you can’t

beat the prices! A light lunch will be available.

Viv McManus is again having the Spring Craft Fair on

May 3 from 9 am to 2 pm. She anticipates about 30

vendors. The selection will again be great!

A light lunch will be available.

If you’d like to volunteer, there is still room -

contact Viv or Debbie.

Spring Craft Fair


The Pennridge Community Center

was founded in 1964 as the Upper

Bucks Branch of the Bucks County

Association of Retired and Senior

Citizens. The mission of the original

Center was to provide a facility for

retired and senior citizens to meet

friends and make new acquaintances.

Over the years, the mission has

changed to provide for the needs of

the senior citizens of the 21st century.

The mission has expanded to provide

relevant information, services, and

activities necessary to assure aging

with health, independence, and

dignity.

The Pennridge Community Center is one of the four full- service senior citizen centers operated by the BUCKS COUNTY ASSO-CIATION FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR CITIZENS (BCARSC), a non-profit corporation. The BCARSC is funded through the PA Department of Aging and through self-supporting projects. BCARSC is an equal opportunity employer.

All programs and services provided at the four Centers are of-fered without regard to race, religion, political affiliation, or per-sonal background.

The Pennridge Community Center serves all citizens ages 55 and older who reside in the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville, Silverdale, and Telford and the townships of Bedmin-ster, East Rockhill, Hilltown, and West Rockhill.

The Pennridge Community Center is partially funded through the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, the Pennsylvania Depart-ment on Aging, the Federal Food program, and self-supported projects.

All operational expenses are the responsibility of the Center. The Executive Board, Advisory Board, Center Manager, and Assis-tant Manager are responsible to pursue all possible sources to generate income.

Important Contact

Information

Area Agency on Aging

8:30 am—4:30 pm (M—F)

Phone: 267-800-5700

Fax: 215-348-9250

Call to inquire about

Meals on Wheels

RSVP

215-340-1210

Bucks County Transport

1-888-795-0740

Social Security Office

7:00 am—7 pm (M—F)

41 N. 4th St. Allentown, PA 18102 1-877-405-6746

As you know, we have many rentals at the Center throughout

the year. If fact, last year we had 48 rentals, ranging from par-

ties to receptions to dances. We anticipate more for

this year, now that we have become even more well known.

For those who may not know, we rent the Legacy Room and

the conference room.

These rentals bring income to the Center, which in turn help

fund many things, including classes and activities, AND they

help keep our Center open and running.

If you know of any potential renters, please direct them our

way. We appreciate your efforts in helping the Center!

Who We Are Mission Statement

Our Center

Last Minute Items

If you’re a Veteran, an informal roundtable discussion

group will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month,

starting March 21 at noon. Come out and have a great

lunch will talking about your experiences in the service.

The Sellersville American Legion and the Sellersville

V.F.W. are being notified that this will be starting, in

hopes that a few Veterans from these groups might join

in the discussion.

Related to this is the sale of patio bricks. The price is

$50 per brick. We are hoping to receive orders from

those who served in the various branches of the Armed

Services., and eventually have a separate section to

honor those Veterans and the branches of the Armed

Services. To date the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army

are represented with bricks. If you were in another

branch of the Armed Services, please try to buy a brick

for the patio. All proceeds go to the General Fund of the

Center.

Veterans’ Roundtable Group Rentals at the Center

We offer recycling to the entire community for

aluminum cans only! It is a large brown container

located in the back of the parking lot. Please do not

use this for trash!

Thank You to our Municipal Partners!

Bedminster Township East Rockhill Township

Perkasie Borough Sellersville Borough

Silverdale Borough West Rockhill Township

Hilltown Township

Your financial support to the operation of the

Pennridge Community Center is very much appreciated!

Do You

Remember?


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BLAIR THOMSON (2013)

COUCH POTATO

Thank You ! !


September / October 2013

PENNRIDGE

COMMUNITY

CENTER

Phone: 215-453-7027 215-453-7028 Fax: 215-453-7029

Email: [email protected]

www.pennridgecenter.org

Center Closed 9 am — 3 pm

Printed by Labelcraft Press, Inc.

STORM CLOSING INFORMATION

Check Channel 69 WFMZ on your TV -

OR check the internet at www.wfmz.com

Look for “Pennridge Community”

ALSO - - -

Local radio stations announce

closings by number —

Pennridge School District is #757.

If the schools are closed,

the Center is closed.

If the schools open late,

the Center will be open,

but please use

common sense.

146 East Main Street

Perkasie, PA 18944-5421

(Located at Rts. 113 & 152 in Silverdale)

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday

Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day

Newsletter Info

Our Newsletter is published 6 times a

year, and is available to all members

and community residents.

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