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Events
APPRISE and Information Assistance - Wednesday, August 11th 12:45 PM
Come and join us for an overview of our Information and Assistance Program. Ellen McCabe will discuss entitlement
programs available to income eligible participants and also information on community resources, Department of Aging
Programs and APPRISE Medicare
Counseling. This will be an information session and appointments can be made
with Ellen to discuss your individual needs.
Jon Ewald, Sen. Dinniman’s Constituent Outreach Representative, will be at the Center on Thursday, August 12 at 12:30. Stop by for assistance with state programs and other information.
Healthy Aging - Geriatric physician Dr. Paula Patton will present a program on Healthy
Aging on Monday, August 16 at 1:00
Blue Cross will present Medicare Matters Educational Meeting on Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00.
It’s A Grand Ol’ Brain!
Sing songs, play games and win prizes in this fun Mental Health Awareness program focusing on
staying healthy mentally. COAD will present this program at the Center on Monday, August 9th at 12:45.
Romantic comedy The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock and Betty White will be shown on Tuesday, August 24 at 12:45. If you would like to join us for a pizza lunch before the show, please make reservations at least 2 days in advance.
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SENIOR CENTER NEWS |
August 1, 2010
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You can access past issues by selecting NewsLetter / Newsletter Archive in the navigation menu at the left.
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Walking Club
A new walking club meets at West Goshen Park (meet near the playground) on Mondays and Fridays at 2:00. A group also meets at the Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00.
Hearing Clinics Dr. Judith Curtin, AuD., will be at the Center mornings of August 4, 11, and 18 for consultations, screenings or for hearing aid cleanings. Please call the Center at 610-431- 4242 to schedule an appointment. There is a fee for some services.
Michael Piscotty, Audiologist will be here on August 10 and 25.. When scheduling for Mr. Piscotty, please ask for Doris. There is a fee for some services.
Relaxation Session
Relaxation restores harmony and helps to create conditions for optimal living by releasing
physical and mental tensions. Relaxation therapy can also reduce stress and the pain associated with it. Join us for a comfortable, low-key relaxation session and feel your stress and tension melt away. –Wednesday, August 25 at 12:45 pm
Functional Fitness Testing
It is important to have adequate strength, flexibility, and endurance to accomplish everyday tasks.
WCASC will be offering functional fitness testing to assess your level of fitness on August 17 at
12:45. Participants receive a personal profile form after the testing. Please stop by the front desk or call the Center at 610-431-4242 to make an appointment.
Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. monthly Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will resume in September.
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COMPUTER EDUCATION
Computer courses for all levels will begin in September. The cost for a four week session (1 hour per week) is $50 for members and $70 for non-members.
Classes are held in our computer lab with one computer per student. Private instruction is also available.
Through a generous donation from AUM Physical Therapy, we now offer scholarships to those in need. Please call the Center at 610-431-4242 for more info
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Bingo
WHERE: The West Chester Area Senior Center 530 East Union Street West Chester, PA
WHEN: Every Tuesday evening TIME: 5:00pm—Doors open. Refreshments available 6:00pm—Bingo begins. WHO: Adults (No children under 18 permitted) SPONSORED BY: West Chester Area Senior Center and The Exchange Club of West Chester to benefit the West Chester Area Senior Center and the Exchange Club charities For more information, call 610-431-4242 |
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Do you or someone you know contribute to the United Way Campaign? If so, don’t forget to designate West Chester Area Senior Center to receive that contribution. Just fill in our name on the contribution form, or for the United Way of Southeastern PA use the donor choice agency number 1971. For the United Way of Delaware, the code is #1846.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in giving back to your community while enriching the lives of your senior neighbors? Breakfast and lunch servers and cooks and bookstore volunteers are just some of the opportunities available. New volunteer ideas are always welcome! For more information, please contact Jim Mobile at 610-431-4242 or email him at IQStudios@aol.
Our Smorgasbord breakfast will be held Wednesday, August 25th from 7:30 am to 10 am.
All you can eat for a suggested donation of $5.00. The updated menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fries, fresh fruit, assorted cereals, coffee, tea, juice, and a ‘bread bar’. Our smorgasbord is open to the public and proceeds benefit the Center. Join us and bring a friend.
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