THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 22 AND MONDAY, MAY 25. Please refer to the monthly calendar for all MAY 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. ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED FOR TEA SOCIAL ON FRIDAY, MAY 8. However, Chair Yoga will be held in the Mind & Body Room at Community Center at the usual time.
We also extend our appreciation to SALVATORE’S TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA for their support of the Senior Center by hosting “give back days.” We thank and encourage our members for supporting organizations who support the Senior Center. The upcoming “give back day” is Tuesday, May 5 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Also, we would like to acknowledge and thank PETRUCCI'S for hosting "give backday". Their upcoming give back day is Monday, May 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
2026 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
JUNE
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Board Mtg.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 General Mtg/Picnic
Friday, June 12, 2026 Museum of the American Revolution Senior Tour (via SEPTA)
Tuesday, June 16 6:00 PM -8:30 PM Pertucci's Give Back
JULY (closed at noon on Fridays)
Friday, July 3, 2026 Independence Day - CLOSED
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Board Mtg.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Petrucci's Giveback
ACTIVITIES IN MAY
WALKING GROUP: EVERY MONDAY Looking for some outdoor exercise? The Senior Center Walking Club plans to resume its weekly walks when weather permits. If you would like to join the group or would like more information, please give your name and contact info to the
office. The club does not have a fixed day and time for walking for two reasons. First, it depends on the weather. Second, not everyone who wants to walk can meet at the same time, so we try to vary it to give everyone a chance to join the walk. Come on out!
EVENING HOURS (TUESDAYS ONLY): The Center will be open. We are offering bocce, cornhole and the game room will be open if a group would like to play any games. Doors unlock at 4:15 PM and lock at 5:00 PM. We play until 7:00 PM. If you come after 5:00 PM walk along building to patio doors and someone will let you in from there.
CELL PHONES MADE EASY: WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00-1:00 PM. Bring your cell phone, tablet, laptop—or any digital device—and get help with your tech questions. Whether you're learning the basics or just need a quick tip, we're here to help you feel more confident and connected!
INDOOR BOCCE: WEDNESDAYS FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Great Room. Open, pick-up bocce for individuals of all skill levels. Come ready to play and have fun! We now have two courts set up for playing.
BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, MAY 5 AT 10:00 AM.
SAL'S TRATTORIA GIVE BACK: TUESDAY, MAY 5 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM. Eat or take out at this restaurant. Mention the Senior Center and we will receive a donation from a portion of your food bill.
MEDITATION PROGRAM: WEDNESDAYS, MAY 6 AND MAY 20 AT 9:45 AM.
TEA SOCIAL: FRIDAY, MAY 8 FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 PM. Ticket sales until May 4. Enjoy an offering of tea, wonderful tea sandwiches and other tasty morsels. Vintage item contest. Door prizes. 50/50 drawing. Bring your favorite tea cup. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES CANCELLED ON THIS DAY.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: THURSDAY, MAY 14 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM. Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey.
PETRUCCI'S GIVE BACK: WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:30 PM. A portion of your purchase is donated to the Senior Center.
BOOK TALK: MONDAY MAY 18 AT 1:00 PM. This month's book is "AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREE GROWS" by Zoulfa Katouh.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members. Welcome to: Carol Campbell, Steven Fidler, Anne Fraser, Deborah Turlington, Mary Williams, Diane Conway, Mina Shirvani, Rose Smondrowski, and Dorota & Zbiegniew Sopylo.
CONGRATULATIONS, PENNY!
As some of our members know, Penny Rudolph is a tour director for Starr Tours. She was recently honored with the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association Professional Award. She joined Starr Bus Charter & Tours in 1986 and is now entering her 40th year with the company. Over the decades, she has become a cornerstone of their tour program, helping to train generations of Tour Directors and Drivers while continually raising the bar for guest experience.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR EXCURSIONS
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 12: Guided tour starts at 11:00 AM. Meet at community center lower back parking lot at 8:30 AM. Via car pool and SEPTA (don't forget your SEPTA pass). Lunch following tour (not included in price).
NEW - COMING THIS FALL
As a source of income, the Senior Center will be collecting used clothing and other items such as books, cd's, albums, shoes, small electrics. We are able to receive a payment based on the weight of the items. So, if you are planning to clear out unused items, please hold onto them until the fall when we announce the beginning of the collection period.
HONOR FLIGHT PHILADELPHIA
Honor Flight Philadelphia has received confirmation for the next trip for veterans to Washington DC to see memorials, as their guest. The trip is scheduled for September 19, 2026, leaving from St. Simon and Jude Church in West Chester. Applications for veterans for the next trip will be located on the Veteran table in the lobby. Applications are not restricted to Senior Center members so feel free to let other veterans know about the trip
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.
PROJECT LINUS: Members knit squares for blankets for cancer patients. Yarn is available in the office. THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTE BY VOLUNTEERING TO KNIT THE BLANKET SQUARES A COUPLE OF SAMPLES OF THE HANDIWORK IS HANGING IN THE LOBBY AREA. THEIR KNITTING CONTRIBUTED TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF 57 BLANKETS FOR CANCER PATIENTS.
WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! Any Upper Merion Township resident who needs a smoke alarm can call the Smoke Alarm Installation Hotline at 484-636-3945 to request an installation.
VETERANS CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS: In association with the Norristown Veterans Affairs Office, we are collecting donations for care packages to give to veterans. If donating any food or drink or drink mixes, please be sure these items have not expired. Place items in assigned box in lobby area.
UPPER MERION AREA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: We are collecting food to be donated to the UM Community Cupboard. If you wish to contribute the labeled box is in the lobby area.
LIONS CLUB OF AUDUBON/OAKS: There is a box in the lobby where we collect donations of useable glasses to repurpose for people who cannot afford to pay for glasses. If you have glasses that you no longer wear please consider donating them.
