Special Events/Presentations

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.

What's Coming Up in JUNE

TECH HELP:  Sangeetha will be at the Center every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 12:00 PM.  (June 7 and June 21).   Meet in the Computer Room.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK:  Thursday, June 8. Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey.

UMSSC ANNUAL PICNIC: Thursday, June 8 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Let's celebrate summer together with good friends, good food, door prizes and games.  Sign up to bring your favorite cold or hot side or a dessert.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - FUN & FITNESS:  On June 6 and June 13 Don Nee will be leading the class in Judy's absence.  Also, this activity is cancelled on Thursday, June 8 for the picnic.

UMSSC BAND PERFORMANCE:  Sunday, June 11 at 1:00 PM at the Sam Ashe Music Store in King of Prussia. Great opportunity to support them and hear them play.

MONDAY MATINEE: Monday, June 12.  Lunch at 11:30 AM and Movie at 12:00 PM.  This month's movie is "Where the Crawdads Sing". Abandoned by her family, Kya Clark, otherwise known to the townspeople of Barkley Cove as the Marsh Girl, is mysterious and wild. "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a coming-of-age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 1950s. When the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl is the prime suspect in his murder case.

SECOND SHOT OF TWO DOSE SHINGLES VACCINE AT SENIOR CENTER.  TUESDAY, JUNE 13 FROM 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM. Giant Pharmacy will be offering the second shot Shingles vaccine to UMSSC Members who received the first shot in March.  Shingrix is a two dose vaccine.  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.

GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, June 14 at 11:00 AM.  Keep informed on what is going on at the Senior Center.  Following the meeting at 11:30 AM there will be a presentation by Nicole Smith of Humana on the importance of "Healthy Sleep".

BOOK TALK: Monday, June 19 at 1:00 PM.  Also on Zoom. Book selection is "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle. When Katy’s mother dies, she is left reeling. Carol wasn’t just Katy’s mom, but her best friend and first phone call. She had all the answers and now, when Katy needs her the most, she is gone. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano, the magical town Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy’s father. Katy has been waiting years for Carol to take her, and now she is faced with embarking on the adventure alone.  Copies in all formats can be found at the library.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Monday, June 26 at 12:30 PM.   A representative from the Upper Merion Police will be here to give a presentation on fraud.

BEAT ARTHRITIS AND POWER UP WITH PT: Thursday, June 29 at 12:45 PM.  Presentation by Dr. Cassidy Jameson from Total Performance Physical Therapy on dealing with arthritis.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING - MONDAY MATINEE, LINE DANCE  and MAH JONGG:  These activities will be on hiatus for the summer.  They will resume in the September.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH A SUPERVISOR: Monday, July 24 at 12:30 PM.  Tina Garzillo, Chairperson of the UM Board of Supervisors, will be here.  You are invited to submit questions for her in advance of the meeting.  Please give them to an office staff member.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS: On Wednesdays beginning July 12 to August 30 at 12:30 PM.  Tai Chi for Arthritis is an 8 session program with each session lasting 45 minutes-1 hour.  You must sign up to attend. A sign-up sheet is in the lobby.  Offered by the Montco Department of Aging.  Exercises can be done seated or standing.   Medical authorities agree that suitable exercise for people with arthritis should incorporate components that can improve muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Increased muscular strength supports and protects joints, which will reduce pain. Flexibility exercises also help to reduce pain and stiffness, thus improving mobility.  Stamina or fitness is important for overall health and proper function of your heart, lungs and muscles.  Tai Chi for Arthritis helps people with arthritis to improve all these and more.  It improves balance both mentally and physically thus significantly reduces the rate of fall of the older adults. Additional benefits include improving relaxation, vitality, posture, and immunity.