Please refer to the monthly calendar for all SEPTEMBER 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.  THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AND MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7.  WE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 FOR YOM KIPPUR.

2026 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

OCTOBER

• Thursday, October 1 Start of 8-week Healthy Steps in Motion
• Tuesday, October 6 (Board Mtg.)
• Monday, October 19  Peppers Give Back Day 4:00-9:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 21 Boscov's Days
• Thursday, October 22 Colebrookdale Autumn Splendor Historic Train Ride & Lunch, Boyertown PA via Carpool

NOVEMBER

• Tuesday, October 6 (Board Mtg.)
• 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 RULES FOR EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN TAI CHI, FUN & FITNESS,

MEDITATION AND CHAIR YOGA

PLEASE ARRIVE FOR THE ABOVE-MENTIONED ACTIVITIES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START TIME.  YOU NEED TO 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.

TUESDAY EVENING HOURS:  NO EVENING HOURS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and SEPTEMBER 29.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK:  NO BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK THIS MONTH.

CELL PHONES MADE EASY: ON HIATUS FOR MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.

CHAIR YOGA: NO CLASSES ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18 AND SEPTEMBER 25.

BOSCOV'S ANNUAL FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS EVENT: SHOPPING PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW 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. 

WALKING GROUP (pictured):  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.

TAI CHI (MUST ARRIVE BY 1:45 PM): Every Monday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM in the COMMUNITY CENTER EXERCISE ROOM.  $2.00 per class.  Join instructor John Saguto for a gentle Tai Chi class focused on slow, flowing movements, balance, and relaxation. Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and overall well-being, while also reducing stress. No prior experience is needed. Please wear: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat non-slip shoes.  All are welcome. 

BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 10:00 AM.

SEPTA KEY CARD:  Wednesday, September 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  A representative from Tim Briggs office will be here to take new SEPTA Key Card applications and also renewals if they are within 6 months of expiration.  Also, available to  anyone within 6 months of their 65^th birthday.  Sign-up sheet for 15 minute appointments in lobby area.   PLEASE BRING A FORM OF ID.

MEDITATION PROGRAM (MUST ARRIVE BY 9:30 AM):  WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 AND SEPTEMBER 16 AT 9:45 AM.

GENERAL MEETING (PLEASE ARRIVE AND BE  SEATED BEFORE START OF MEETING AT 11:30 AM):  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 11:30 AM.  HOT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO ATTEND THE MEETING.

PRESENTATION - SHIFT SUSTAINABLE GOODS & SERVICES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 12:45 PM.  A very interesting introduction to the idea of practical and sustainable habits that we can utilize into our everyday life.

BOOK TALK: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. This month's book is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.

PETRUCCI'S GIVE BACK:  MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:30 PM.  A portion of your purchase is donated to the Senior Center.

NEW ACTIVITY MAH JONGG:  STARTS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 and then every Wednesday from 10:00 TO 12:00 PM in the Game Room.  All playing levels welcomed.

PRESENTATION - UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 12:45 PM.  Presentation by Dan Newman from Humana.  He will discuss what Medicare Parts A & B covers, the Medicare supplemental plan options and the Part C Medicare advantage plans and the Part D drug plans.

COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE.  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Upper Merion Community Center is celebrating 10 years. The Senior Center will be included in the event, celebrating 10 years since the facility opened. We are looking for volunteers to help that day either at the Community Center or the Senior Center.  Please sign up in the lobby if you would like to help.

SALVATORE'S TRATTORIA GIVE BACK:  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 FROM 11:00 AM TO 9:00 PM.  A portion of food sales will be donated to the Senior Center. Mention the Senior Center when ordering/paying.

UMSSC JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FROM 4:00-6:00 PM.  Join us for a late afternoon band concert followed by snacks.

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 COMPLETED FORMS IN TO OFFICE STAFF).  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MEDICARE INSURANCE INFORMATION CARDS.

HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION: 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. (Class size minimum 10 -maximum 20.) Sign-up sheet in lobby area.

SOLD OUT - COLEBROOKDALE RAILROAD AUTUMN  SPLENDOR HISTORIC TRAIN RIDE & LUNCH: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 10:00 AM.  COST $75.00.  MEMBERS ONLY CAR POOL TRIP.  LIMITED TO 20 MEMBERS.  Enjoy a delicious

lunch in a dining car onboard  the historic train as the leaves start to change!  MEET AT POOL PARKING LOT AT 10:00 AM.  TO ATTEND, PLEASE COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM AND SUBMIT WITH PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE, BEFORE MONDAY, SEPTEMEBER 18.

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).

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members.  Welcome to:  Angelo Arocena, Victoria Arocena, John & Marie Calhoun, Ellen Chang, Elizabeth Gheopreal, Barbara Heckert, Joseph Hogan, Zandra Maffett, Kathryn Marinick, Jackie McAllister, Jaszmin Mooney, Debbie Nagy, Patricia Neary, Marilyn Noble, David Stepansky, Debra Schwartz-Stepansky, Imelda & EduardoTobias