Special Events/Presentations
GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 AT 11:00 AM.
Keep informed on what is going on at the Senior Center. Following the General Meeting we will have Chris Stein, Hospice Educator for Patient Care Hospice, present Hospice 101. Learn what it has to offer patients, caregivers and others. Refreshments following the presentation. Attend in person or watch when the meetings are aired on following Thursday’s at 6:00 PM and repeat the next day at 10:00 AM. The URL to use to go directly to the General Meeting video is "https://vimeo.com/channels/891501." (Watch it on Comcast Channel 22 or Verizon FiOS Channel 33).
"BIG BINGO" IS BACK! SUNDAY, MARCH 19.
Happiness is yelling "bingo!". Cash prizes. Refreshments. Get your tickets now! Bring a friend. Doors open at 12:00 pm, games start at 1:00 pm. Advance sale tickets only $30.00. Day of tickets $35.00. Registration forms can be found on this website under "FORMS". Big bingo is open to the public so reserve your space soon! (No outside food or beverages permitted. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted.)
SAFE DRIVING FOR SENIORS.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 11:00 AM. This presentation provides advice on how seniors can continue to drive safely for longer. It includes indicators designed to gauge driving ability as well as considerations for life after a driver’s license. It will be presented by the Montgomery County Office of Senior Services. (NOTE: This program does not offer any insurance discounts to participants.)
SHINGLES VACCINE OFFERED TO MEMBERS AT SENIOR CENTER. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM.
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.
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.
ACTIVITIES
NEW ACTIVITY - RUMMIKUB: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Rummikub is the popular family game of strategy and luck! Players try to be the first to play all of the tiles in their rack by placing them in runs and groups.
PLAY BINGO TWICE A WEEK: We have added a second Bingo game to our schedule on Wednesdays at 10:15 AM. Also, we are still looking for an individual who could run the Bingo program. We currently have two volunteers who will alternate, but would like someone on a permanent basis.
WALK THE TRACK EXTENDED: We can now walk the track Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
COMPUTER BASICS: Sangeetha will be at the Center every 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY of the month @ 11:00 AM. (March 1 and March 15). Meet in the Computer Room.
MONDAY MATINEE: Monday, March 13. Lunch at 11:30 AM and Movie at 12:00 PM. Movie selection is "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris".
MEXICAN TRAIN: Mondays at 12:30 PM. Beginners welcomed!
BOOK TALK: Monday, March 20 at 1:00 PM. Also on Zoom. Book selection is ""The Last Green Valley" by Mark Sullivan.
COFFEE WITH OUR TAX COLLELCTOR: Monday, March 27 AT 12:30 PM. Evelyn Ankers will be here for coffee and donuts, conversation and questions. Following her presentation, Ms. Ankers will be available to take your tax payments.