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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER
FUN & FITNESS IS CANCELLED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 FOR THE VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FOR THE GENERAL MEETING.
THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH NOVEMBR 28 FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
Please refer to the monthly calendar for all NOVEMBER 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.
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER: TO THOSE PARTICIPATING IN FUN & FITNESS, MEDITATION, AND CHAIR YOGA CLASSES, YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN, PAID AND READY TO PARTICIPATE PRIOR TO START TIME OF CLASS.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
This is a call for nominations for 2026 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 by no later than November 7 so they can be announced at the November 12 General Meeting. "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 (available at the center) and have it signed by the person you are nominating. Please give this important election some thought. We are now accepting nominations.
BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 10:00 AM.
CELL PHONES MADE EASY: WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00-1:00 PM (except November 12 and November 26). 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!
MEDITATION PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AND NOVEMBER 19 AT 9:45 AM.
WINTER/HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 12:45 PM. Presentation by Lauren Moll from Phoenix Physical Therapy.
MONDAY MATINEE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 10 AT 12:00 PM. This month's movie is the 1944 Oscar wining "GOING MY WAY' starring Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald". A young priest revitalizes a failing parish and brings new life to the elder priest.
GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 11:30 AM. Following the meeting Bill Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal, will do a presentation on the hazards of lithium ion batteries. Lunch will be offered to attendees following the meeting.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM. Have your blood pressure checked by MLH Nurse Tracey.
BOOK TALK: MONDAY NOVEMBER 17 AT 1:00 PM. This month's book is "Akin" by Emma Donoughue
WALKING CLUB: You can join them by giving your name and contact info to the office and we will pass on to the group leader who will provide you with a date and location of where to meet for the walk.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Please join the Board and staff to acknowledge and make welcome our new members. Welcome to: Wallis Brooks, Jennifer Downing, Bob Kelly, Robert Mandik, Tony Mandik, Dave McCarraher, and Terri Shannon.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The time to renew your membership for 2026 is coming up. Membership for the calendar year 2026 can be renewed beginning November 3, 2025. We encourage you to have your friends renew or have a new friend who might be interested in joining. The 2026 Membership Form and UMSSC Code of Conduct are attached to this month’s Newsletter. They are also available on our website www.UMSSC.org. or stop in the Center to renew. Membership cost is still only $25.00, and we have a lot to offer in the way of activities, special events and programs. Don't forget to acknowledge receipt of UMSSC Code of Conduct with your signature on the membership form.
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. RECENTLY 42 FINISHED KNITTED BLANKETS DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED. We would like to acknowledge the following ladies for their knitting contribution to this project: They are Janet King, Cathy Reilly, Barbara Orman, Jill Kelly, Relina Martis, Tracey Paradis, Janet Ward, Nancy Rae and Iliana Mendez. Special thanks to Joan Banas for heading up this wonderful project! You all do our senior center proud!
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.
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.
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.
UPPER MERION AREA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: We have begun collecting food to be donated to the UM Community Cupboard. If you wish to contribute the labeled box is in the lobby area.
SPECIAL EVENTS - A LOOK AHEAD
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (General Meeting)
Tuesday, November 11 Veteran's Breakfast
DECEMBER
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (General Meeting)
Friday, December 12, 2025 Holiday Party
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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.