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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER
HOLIDAY PARTY REMINDER: DECEMBER 6 FROM 12:00 PM TO 2:30 PM.
THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY FROM DECEMBER 23 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2025.
Please refer to the monthly calendar for all DECEMBER 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.
NEW ACTIVITY - POKER: Twice a month on Mondays at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the dining area. (December 2 and 16).
BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 10:00 AM.
TECH HELP: Sangeetha will be here the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (December 4 & 18). Get help with your tech problems and questions.
MONDAY MATINEE: MONDAY DECEMBER 9 AT 12:00 PM. Showing "Radio City Christmas Spectacular".
GENERAL MEETING: DECEMBER 11 AT 11:00 AM. Following the meeting PECO will be available after the meeting to discuss payment assistance with interested members.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 FROM 9:45 to 12:00. Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey.
BOOK TALK: MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 1:00 PM. This month's book is "HAPPINESS FALLS" by Angie Kim.
NEW ACTIVITY - WEDNESDAY OPEN GAME ROOM: At a member's suggestion, the Game Room will be available on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM as a flexible time. If you would like to bring a group to do a puzzle or play Pinochle, Mexican train, or Rummikub, this will give you an opportunity.
MEDITATION PROGRAM: Will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (December 18) at 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM. The pay as you go fee is $2.00 per session.
SKILLS2CARE PRESENTATION: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 AT 12:45 PM: Presentation by Main Line Health Skills2Care is 1)Training and education for caregivers to understand how to help loved ones diagnosed with dementia,2) Understanding why dementia behaviors occur and 3) Improve communication with loved ones to reduce behaviors. Sign up sheet is in the Lobby.
PREVENT T2 PROGRAM: This special program is designed to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Through this program you get: a CDC-approved curriculum will be led by a trained lifestyle coach, a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 16 week then once a month for the remainder of the year and support from others like you as you learn new skills. The free in person classes begin Wednesday, January 15 from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. IT IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. YOU MUST SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. This program is presented by the Montco Department of Aging.
CRAFT ROOM: As a reminder, our Craft Room has several sewing machines. Members are invited to use these whenever there is nothing scheduled for that room. Please refer to the monthly calendar. If you see Book Talk, Quilting or a Board Meeting scheduled, the room is being utilized at those times.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members. Welcome to: Eby Bassiri, Regina Costa, George Eckhardt, Rosemary Garibian, Stephen Gillette, Nancy Mandato, Vicki Meitus, Jo-Ann Morgan, Ed Munoz, Karl Nichols, Ken Nichols, Evelyn Pompei, B. Lee Pomponi, Ann Rebillard, John Shannon, Carole Silverman, Adeline and Wayne Walters, Patricia Ward, Jeanne Zelli, Rosemary Zelli.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE – All activity rooms have signage as follows:
One person calls 911 with the following information: Medical Emergency. Our location is Upper Merion Senior Center, 431 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia 19406. One person should notify the office staff of the situation. All other members not assisting the person suffering the emergency should leave the area to allow medical personnel access when they arrive. Please review the signs in each room.
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. Once the call is received, and as long as no emergency calls are pending, a member of the Department of Public Safety will schedule an installation with you during business hours, Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Time to renew your membership for 2024. We encourage you to have your friends renew or have a new friend who might be interested in joining. The 2024 Membership Form and UMSSC Code of Conduct are attached to this month’s Newsletter. They are also available our website www.UMSSC.org. or stop in the Center to renew. Membership cost is only $25.00, and we have a lot to offer in the way of activities, special events and programs. Membership for the calendar year 2024 can be renewed now. Don't forget to acknowledge receipt of UMSSC Code of Conduct with your signature on the membership form.
PROJECT LINUS – YARN NEEDED
The “Hearts and Hands” ladies group at Good Shepherd’s Church are still collecting knitted and crocheted squares for blankets. Joan Banas has been collecting the squares on behalf of the church and will continue to do so as long as they are being made. Our participating members have a done a great job in keeping this project active.
VETERANS CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS
In association with the Norristown Veterans Affairs office we will be collecting donations for care packages to give to veterans. Below is a list of the preferred donation items. If donating any food or drink or drink mixes, please be sure these items have not expired. We are collecting:
MENS/WOMENS FLIP FLOPS FOR SHOWERS - MENS/WOMENS SOCKS (BOOT OR CALF SIZE ONLY)- TOOTH BRUSHES/TOOTH PASTE- KLEENEX (INDIVIDUAL SIZE WRAPPED PACKAGES)- COMBS- SMALL WRITING TABLETS & ENVELOPES- PENS/PENCILS- GUM - PEANUT BUTTER CRACKER PACKS- BEEF JERKY OR SLIM JIMS- COFFEE OR TEA BAGS - GATORADE- DRINK MIXES - KOOL AID OR ICED TEA.
There is an assigned box in the lobby area to place items you are donating. Thank you in advance to those who give.