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NEWSLETTER 610-323-5009 www.TriCountyAAC.org 288 Moser Road, Suite 1 Pottstown, PA 19464 May - June 2018 Formerly the Pottstown Area Seniors’ Center NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID POTTSTOWN PA PERMIT NO. 68 DATED MATERIAL May 1, 2018 or current resident As I write this, we are celebrating our 1-year anniversary in our new building, and what a year it has been! Since open- ing our doors on April 1 of 2017, we have: • Welcomed 37,000 visitors to our building – more than 135 per day! • Served more than 18,000 free, nutri- tious lunches, which were almost all pre- pared on-site by Chef Beth and her team. • Helped more than 1,800 older adults stay more active, get involved with social and recreational programs, eat better, and receive the help they need to remain living independently. And year 2 is shaping up to be even better! Thank you to everyone who an- swered our recent participant survey. We learned a lot, and will be making changes based on the feedback we re- ceived. 98% of people felt that the Cen- ter had a positive effect on their life! I was also thrilled to see comments such as: • “I’ve made new friends” • “A great place to spend the day” • “I’m more social now” • “Delicious meals” • “I’m more active now” Thank you to the AARP Tax Prepar- ers! Thank You to our AARP Tax Prep Team (Dave, Nate, Pat, Jim, Larry & Wil- bur) for another great year. We appreci- ate your time and efforts. Our tax team assisted more than 500 people with their tax returns and rent & property rebates this tax season! New programs We have three new programs starting soon. Now that the weather is warmer, we will be offering a gardening class. Learn about planting herbs to enjoy in your cooking. We have two new exercise classes starting – PiYo with Jolene, a slightly more rigorous style of Yoga, and Super Senior Fit with Mihae Blank, a balance, stretching, and strengthening class for all levels. Learn more about all of these classes elsewhere in this newsletter. Lunch Reservations Please pre-register for lunch by Tues- day of the week before you plan on at- tending. Our lunch is becoming very popular, and we don’t want to run out of food! Conversely, if you are pre-reg- istered and find you cannot make it, please call to cancel your reservation to open a spot for someone else. Daytime or evening, we have some- thing going on. From new evening ex- ercise programs to card games, chess, chair Yoga, and more, we are sure to have something you will enjoy. Check out our jam-packed schedule for dates and times. We have so much to offer in our new building – don’t miss out! Come over and see how much fun staying active can be. Free and low-cost transportation is available – give us a call or look for the article on TransNet in this newsletter. Come be a part of a very special orga- nization in the tri-county area! Brian 610-323-5009 [email protected] From Brian’s Desk This newsletter sponsored by Brian Parkes

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Page 1: DATED MATERIAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION · 2018. 5. 22. · NEWSLETTER 610-323-5009 288 Moser Road, Suite 1 Pottstown, PA 19464 May - June 2018 Formerly the Pottstown Area Seniors’

NEWSLETTER610-323-5009 www.TriCountyAAC.org288 Moser Road, Suite 1Pottstown, PA 19464

May - June 2018

Formerly the Pottstown Area Seniors’ Center NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGEPAID

POTTSTOWN PAPERMIT NO. 68

DATED MATERIALMay 1, 2018

or current resident

As I write this, we are celebrating our 1-year anniversary in our new building, and what a year it has been! Since open-ing our doors on April 1 of 2017, we have:

• Welcomed 37,000 visitors to our building – more than 135 per day!

• Served more than 18,000 free, nutri-tious lunches, which were almost all pre-pared on-site by Chef Beth and her team.

• Helped more than 1,800 older adults stay more active, get involved with social and recreational programs, eat better, and receive the help they need to remain living independently.

And year 2 is shaping up to be even better!

Thank you to everyone who an-swered our recent participant survey. We learned a lot, and will be making changes based on the feedback we re-ceived. 98% of people felt that the Cen-ter had a positive e�ect on their life! I was also thrilled to see comments such as:

• “I’ve made new friends”• “A great place to spend the day”

• “I’m more social now”• “Delicious meals”• “I’m more active now”Thank you to the AARP Tax Prepar-

ers!Thank You to our AARP Tax Prep

Team (Dave, Nate, Pat, Jim, Larry & Wil-bur) for another great year. We appreci-ate your time and e�orts. Our tax team assisted more than 500 people with their tax returns and rent & property rebates this tax season!

New programsWe have three new programs starting

soon. Now that the weather is warmer, we will be o�ering a gardening class. Learn about planting herbs to enjoy in your cooking.

We have two new exercise classes starting – PiYo with Jolene, a slightly more rigorous style of Yoga, and Super Senior Fit with Mihae Blank, a balance, stretching, and strengthening class for all levels. Learn more about all of these classes elsewhere in this newsletter.

Lunch Reservations

Please pre-register for lunch by Tues-day of the week before you plan on at-tending. Our lunch is becoming very popular, and we don’t want to run out of food! Conversely, if you are pre-reg-istered and find you cannot make it, please call to cancel your reservation to open a spot for someone else.

Daytime or evening, we have some-thing going on. From new evening ex-ercise programs to card games, chess, chair Yoga, and more, we are sure to have something you will enjoy. Check out our jam-packed schedule for dates and times.

We have so much to o�er in our new building – don’t miss out! Come over and see how much fun staying active can be. Free and low-cost transportation is available – give us a call or look for the article on TransNet in this newsletter.

Come be a part of a very special orga-nization in the tri-county area!

Brian610-323-5009

[email protected]

From Brian’s Desk

This newsletter sponsored by

Brian Parkes

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By R. Kurtz “Kurt” Holloway, Esq.

Estate planning for a couple who are parents of the same chil-dren is often simple and straight-forward. When a couple has step-children, the planning for this blended family requires more thought.

The spouses may have come into this new marriage with dif-ferent amounts of assets. For in-stance, if a wife has more assets at the time of the marriage than her new husband, she may wish to as-sure that her children benefit from her greater wealth at her death while still providing for her hus-band and stepchildren. Likewise the husband will want to be sure that his children inherit a fair por-tion. Can each assure that his or

her estate plan will be carried out no matter who dies first?

In Pennsylvania, when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse has the choice of accepting the amount of his deceased spouse’s estate provided for in her will or he can elect to get a one-third share of any property over which the deceased spouse had any own-ership rights at her death. The law also provides exceptions and iden-tifies property and death benefits the surviving spouse would need to “put back in the pot” before cal-culating the elective share. The calculations can be complicated. How can a couple avoid this type of uncertainty?

These are just some examples of situations that couples with blended families face. There are ways that a couple’s estate plan can be assured to be carried out

but first they need to have a plan. They need to discuss the results

each would like to achieve. Once they have a plan, it’s time to talk to a lawyer to find out how to carry it out.

The plan needs to be documented. Creating wills is critical. Just as im-portant is estab-

lishing beneficiary designations for assets not covered by the wills. But these steps alone may not be enough to assure that one party does not make unilateral changes to the joint plan in the future.

Relationships often change over time. Also, factors such as finan-cial management skills, length of the marriage and the amount and type of assets can come into play.

A couple may trust each other’s sincerity to honor the joint plan, but trust may not prevent outside forces and a subsequent marriage from causing changes to the joint plan. To help guarantee a joint es-tate plan is carried out throughout the lifetime of both spouses, writ-ten agreements and trusts are im-portant tools to consider.

A written estate planning agree-ment between spouses can be cre-ated either before or during the marriage. It can fully document the plan and assure the plan gets carried out by creating certain en-forceable, contractual rights. The agreement can also provide that each spouse gives up other rights such as the right to elect against the will of his or her spouse.

Creating a trust works well for managing real estate and income producing assets intended to be

held for a number of years. A trust can also be written to manage and protect assets for vulnerable ben-eficiaries. An important part of such a trust is naming a trustee who understands the estate plan and is committed to managing the trust with the intent of carrying out the plan.

In summary, estate planning for blended families deserves special attention.

This article contains general advice and information. It is not intended as specific legal advice.

R. Kurtz “Kurt” Holloway is a partner in the law firm of Wells, Ho�man, Holloway & Medvesky, LLP. Visit our website at www.whhmlaw.com for more information about estate planning and our other practice areas.

Estate planning for blended familiesHappy New Year! 2018

is going to be a great year! We are blessed to have this wonderful center where we can share good times, good food, good friends and a place to call our home away from home.

Please join me and the rest of the TRAAC sta� in welcoming Kate Conklin, our new Sous Chef. Kate comes to us with an exten-sive culinary and catering background. She earned her culinary degree from Edmonds Culinary Arts Program in Seattle, WA. Kate has already made an impact with our guests with her cheerful smile, her helpful hands & her culinary expertise. Please stop by and welcome Kate to the team.

The kitchen sta� and I are so excited to start the new menu. We have heard

your requests and sugges-tions and we are confident you will find items that will be enticing to your taste buds.

The winter months are a “cozy” time so we have tried to make selections indicative of the colder temperatures but still keeping nutrition and va-riety as a focus. The new menu will start in January and go through April.

Speaking of the winter months, it’s also cold and flu season, following are a list of some superfoods that help to build your im-mune system in the winter months.

• Pomegranates • Dark Leafy Greens • Citrus • Potatoes • Winter Squash I have tried to incorpo-

rate all of these winter su-

perfoods into our winter menu. For more detailed information on these su-perfoods, please stop by my o�ce for an informa-tional hand out.

Always, please remem-ber to wash your hands of-ten and drink plenty of water.

Some new additions for purchase to the morning grind at the TRAAC are hot chocolate, fresh fruit and breakfast sandwiches. Breakfast sandwiches are available 8:30 to 10:00 Monday thru Friday. We will still be o�ering a vari-ety of our moist and deli-cious homemade mu�ns.

Some friendly remind-ers; please hang your coats so our hard working vol-unteer wait sta� can safely deliver your delicious hot meal.

We are not permit-

ted, by regulations of the Montgomery County Adult and Aging Services, to al-low home baked goods in the center. Health-depart-ment-regulated goodies only please.

Please remember that dessert is not a require-ment. It is something special we o�er at the TRAAC. Sometimes they are donated and we’ll dis-tribute them the best way

we see fit to accommodate our large lunch group. Sometimes they are a bite and other times they are a little bigger, the cool thing is that we have a nice sweet treat after our daily meal.

Please remember to sign up in advance for meals and kindly call and cancel if you will not be attend-ing. These procedures are essential in eliminating waste and guide our pur-chasing process.

Information regard-ing take-outs meals (from the daily special). Take-outs cannot be reserved. They are available after the congregate meal & af-ter all that have attended the congregate meal have been served. Take-out meals are $4.00 and to be paid to the kitchen sta�.

Please check our board

weekly for menu items available to take home. We o�er a delicious assort-ment of soups and entrees that make evenings and weekends easy.

As you will notice, our kitchen doors are wide open. Any questions, con-cerns or special needs you might have, we will try and accommodate.

Please be kind, courte-ous and thankful to our amazing volunteer sta�, not just in the kitchen and dining room area but throughout the entire cen-ter. Without their ded-ication & hard work we would simply not be able to o�er all of the programs and amenities we have.

A Very Happy 2018 To All!Beth, Kate & volunteer sta�

News from the Kitchen

PRESIDENT: TOM SPANN VICE PRESIDENT: RON BARRETTSECRETARY: VIRGINIA TAKACH

TREASURER: RODNEY REYNOLDS, C.P.A.

MEMBERSBarbara Borger, Dr. Garland Fisher

Lillie Foster, David GarnerRich Gray, Jay Kapila

Sylvia Landis, Stephen SchurBobby Watson, Sue Yocom

EMERITUS MEMBERSWilliam Krause, Mary Ann Lawrence,

Charles McCarthy, Jonathan Fink, Ronald Dinnocenti

TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: BRIAN PARKES

[email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SUE McINTYRE

[email protected] MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER: SHARON LEE LEIBENSPERGER

[email protected] AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST: PAULA MAYEWSKI

[email protected] COORDINATOR/PROGRAM ASSISTANT: KAY YUSKO

RECEPTIONISTS RITA BOMMARITO, BARBARA KUNDRACK

[email protected] PROGRAMS: BETH KNIZE

[email protected] CONKLIN, HELEN NEIFFER

EVENING MANAGER: MARK BAINBRIDGE

TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors Meetings BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS THE 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 8:00 AM

The mission of the TriCounty Active Adult Center is to enhance the well-being of its members by providing services and activities that promote an independent and healthy life style. The TriCounty Active Adult Center has more than 2,500 members residing in the tri-county area. We welcome anyone living in the tri-county area (Berks, Chester and

Montgomery Counties) who is 50+ years of age to consider attending our center. The TriCounty Active Adult Center provides services to anyone age 50 or better, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Newsletter of the TriCounty Active Adult Center (ISSN: 2471-7258) Issue: 2017-6 is published six times per year by the TriCounty Active Adult Center, 288 Moser Road, Suite 1, Pottstown, PA 19464. Send address changes to: TRAAC, 288 Moser Road, Suite 1, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Hello Fall & Winter!!I’ve had a great time getting

to know everyone and one by one, I’m learning names. Stop in and say Hi anytime.

We are well into our second menu now here at the TRAAC and my team and I hope you are enjoying the variety we have to o er.

As you know I like to follow the seasons, so we have been en-joying some “comfort” foods and loving what the fall and win-ter months have to o er. Pump-kins, squash, apples, pears, Brussel sprouts, potatoes, sweet potatoes etc….

Remember that I do have to follow strict guidelines by the PA. Dept. of Aging so you will still be seeing some “raw” veg-gies such as salad & fresh fruit as it is a requirement. If this is not something that you desire or you are unable to have, please tell your server and we will omit it from your plate. Should

you be interested in what those guidelines are, please stop by and I can share them with you.

We have a lot of new faces and we’re enjoying the large crowds of 100 – 120 people in the dining room. This is a great opportunity for you all to make some new friends. Don’t be shy. Enjoy some “table hop-ping”- you’ll never know who you might meet.

I am thrilled to hear some of your “success” stories since our doors have opened. I’m person-ally happy to see that you are enjoying the indoor track, the active classes we o er and our healthy and nutritious meals. Good food and exercise are the key to remaining young and ac-tive.

We have some fun culinary events coming up. We will be doing a traditional Thanksgiv-ing meal in November as well as a gingerbread man/woman cookie decorating day in De-

cember. Please bring your friends, family, grandkids etc. The children enjoy deco-rating the cookies.

Some friendly re-minders:

Please utilize the coat racks that are located in 2 corners of the dining room. We would kindly ask that you do not put your coats on your chairs as it causes a risk to our hard-working volunteer wait sta  as they try to maneuver the dining room. Thank you!

As we near the Holiday Sea-son, please remember that home baked goods of any kind are not allowed by regulations of Adult and Aging Services. Please feel free to bring in goods that come from an approved and moni-tored source.

The sta  at the TRAAC works

very hard on fund-raising and reach-ing out to the com-munity for support for our programs. Please try and be mindful of waste. I appreciate that there will sometimes be menu items that you may not particularly like, which is why we like to o er a va-riety. Should there be an item you do not wish, please ask

your volunteer server to omit that certain item on the plate. This is a free lunch that is pro-vided to you all, in a friendly restaurant dining environment. Let’s together try and eliminate waste.

Regarding take-out meals. There has been a lot of ques-tion about how “take-out” meals are handled. Our policy is that take-out meals will be available

only when there are meals left over from the congregate lunch, and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis only. For el-igible consumers, the price for take-out meals is $2 for an en-trée only, and $4 for the full meal. The price for ineligible consumers is $4 for the entrée only and $6 for the full meal. Other prices may be set from time to time by the director of nutrition services.

Lastly, please don’t forget to thank your volunteer wait sta , servers, kitchen assistants and all of our hardworking volun-teers throughout the building. Without their dedication we cannot provide some of the ser-vices that we o er. Anyone in-terested in volunteering, please see any sta  member.

Wishing all of you, your fam-ilies and loved ones a most joy-ous Holiday Season.

Cheers to you all! Beth & Company

Kitchen news

Beth

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Beth

2 TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER / JANUARY - FEBRUARY

PRESIDENT: TOM SPANN VICE PRESIDENT: RON BARRETTSECRETARY: VIRGINIA TAKACH

TREASURER: RODNEY REYNOLDS, C.P.A.

MEMBERSBarbara Borger, Dr. Garland Fisher

Lillie Foster, David GarnerRich Gray, Jay Kapila

Sylvia Landis, Stephen SchurBobby Watson, Sue Yocom

EMERITUS MEMBERSWilliam Krause, Charles McCarthy, Jonathan Fink, Ronald Dinnocenti

TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: BRIAN PARKES

[email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SUE McINTYRE

[email protected] MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER: SHARON LEE LEIBENSPERGER

[email protected] AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST: PAULA MAYEWSKI

[email protected] COORDINATOR/PROGRAM ASSISTANT: JOLENE WERT

RECEPTIONISTS: RITA BOMMARITO, BARBARA [email protected]

NUTRITION PROGRAMS: BETH KNIZE [email protected]

KATE CONKLIN, HELEN NEIFFEREVENING MANAGER: BOB LARE

William Krause, Jonathan Fink, Ronald Dinnocenti

C.P.A

| Senior Lifestyles |2 TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER, MARCH - APRIL

Do you work, or are you too busy dur-ing the day to exercise? Then come on out for our evening programs and get active!

Join us on Tuesdays for Yoga with Margie at 5:30.

Thursdays you will find Tai Chi with Darrell at 5:30, Yoga with Debbie at 6:00 and Genealogy with Kristine, the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 6:30.

All our evening programs are $5 per session. We are looking forward to ad-ditional programs along with seminars and information sessions being added to our scheduled events.

TRAAC at Night Adds New Programs!

PiYo™Piyo™ is a class that combines Yoga poses with mat exercises

to build CORE strength and enhance agility and balance. Piyo™ is a faster paced class then Gentle yoga and provides a moder-ately challenging workout similar to Vinyasa (Flow- Style) Yoga. Short bursts of cardiovascular work and strength training for all over body conditioning.

If you are looking for a fitness challenge or a new fitness jour-ney, this may be the class to try! All you need to bring is an open mind and a yoga mat.

Classes will begin Friday, May 4th at 9:15 & Thursday, May 17th at 12:45. Both classes will be 45 minutes. Cost: $1

“Super Senior Fit”Wednesday afternoons we are welcoming Mihae Blank to our

fitness program sta�. Mihae will be teaching a class called “Su-per Senior Fit.” This class will focus on balance, stretching and strength training. All fitness levels are welcome to attend this class! Mihae will start on Wednesday, May 2nd at 2:00. This class will also be a 45 minute session. Cost: $1

Please contact Jolene if you have questions or concerns about any of these new classes! We encourage you to come out and try it!

New Fitness Programs Coming In May!

Jolene

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Check our website (www.TriCountyAAC.org) for more details on each activity.*Please purchase your activ-ity card at the front desk for classes with a fee.

Social & Recreational ProgramsART CLASSA class for beginners & experienced art enthusiasts working in all mediumsLeader: John Herrold, $1Wed. at 1 PM

AS TIME GOES BY SINGERSSing for fun and perform in the communityLeader: Syl Buszta, No ChargeRehearsals Thurs. at 1 PM

BINGOLeader: Kay Yusko, $3 for 3 cards; Extra cards 25 cents.Every Thursday at 1:30! Please note the new start time!

BINGO AT NIGHTBeginning June 14! The TRAAC will open its doors to the community for a monthly bingo night. Regu-lar Bingo, Special Bingo, Rip-o�s and more. Doors open at 5.

BIRTHDAY PARTYEntertainment and lunch, singing, dancing & lots of camaraderieWed. 5/16: Tiggar Magic Show & DJ JayWed. 6/20: Bruce FaganCost: $4

BOOK CLUBEnjoy reading and discuss-ing the monthly literary choices. See article for monthly selections.Leader: Monica Wagg4th Fri. at 10:30

CHESS CLUBLeader: Bill RinehartMondays at 10am

CRAFT CLASSESCra�s with Barb RightnourThursdays at 10 AM, Sug-gested Donation

Origami with Kathy StevickFridays at 10:00 AM, Sug-gested Donation

CARD CRAFTS WITH KATHY STEVICKMonday at 10:00 AM, $0.25/Card

CROCHET & KNITTING CLASSESFriday at 1:30 PM; Sug-gested DonationBeginner and experienced welcome

CURRENT EVENTSSelf-Led, Suggested Dona-tionTues. at 1 PM 5/1, 6/5 & 6/19

DOMINOSSelf-Led, Suggested Dona-tionTues. 1 PM; Thurs. at 1:30 PM

FLOWERS WITH NICKEnjoy taking home a vase full of fresh �owers a�er working with NickLeader: Nick RussoTues. 5/22 & 6/26Cost: $3; please bring a vase & scissors. Reserva-tions may be made at the beginning of each month for the �ower arranging program with payment due at the time of registration. No refunds.

GAME NIGHT Enjoy pizza or a hoagie and play Dominoes, Texas Hold ‘Em, & Piggy Bank Poker, Pool and Shu¡eboard$2 includes pizza and a soda; $5 for hoagie and a soda2nd & 4th Tues.; 4 – 8 PM

GAME ROOMSelf-Led Mon. – Fri., 8 – 4 PM

GENEALOGY Interested in learning more about your family back-ground? Want to know how to get started and some tips on research? Join us. ;Leader: Kristine ParkesThurs. 5/10 & 6/14; 6:30 PMCost: $5 per class

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPTriCounty Home Health & Hospice presents a series of topics for discussion led by Don Eisenhauer. Grief comes in many forms with a mix of emotions and this six-week program will open up with discuss-ing “The Myths of Grief.” Full program schedule available in the newslet-ter.Led by Don EisenhauerThurs.; 10:30 AM 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 & 6/28

HISTORY CLUBMay focus is the “Past & Present of our Coal Regions” and June will be a remem-brance of Hurricane Agnes. Join us as we engage in group discussions on these topics together.Leader: Dr. Greg GublerSuggested DonationFri. 5/4, 5/18, 6/1 & 6/15

INTERMEDIATE POKERThink you are ready to leave the Piggy Bank Poker group but not quite sure you are ready for the Texas Hold ‘em bunch? Then this is the place to be. Come and learn the techniques with Ed.Leader: Ed ChuckTues. 10:00 AM; 2nd & 4th weeks each month

LADIES TALKLeader: Paula MayewskiMon. 11:00 AM

LUNCH BUNCHEnjoy a lunch out with friends as we travel to dif-ferent locations in our area each month. Lunch is on your own.Leader: Ron Barrett2nd Friday each month; 11:30 AM 5/11: Sunnybrook 6/8: Yellow House Locations are subject to change

PIGGY BANK POKERLearn how to play Texas Hold ‘em without breaking the bankSelf-Led

GAME NIGHT2nd & 4th Tues.PinochleWe’ve just begun and invite beginners & experienced players to joinTues. & Thurs. at 1:00

POTTSTOWN DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBLeader: Phil Presby, $7 TRAAC Members /$9 Non-MembersMon. at 10 AM

POTTSTOWN RECREATION GROUP FOR THE BLINDLeader: Laura CohnCall for dates

REFLECTIVE MOMENTS BIBLE STUDYSelf-led, No ChargeMon. at 10:30

SHUFFLEBOARDInstruction & Tournament playLeader: Rose MinottoMon. 10:30 with RoseTournament play – Tues-day’s; please call for infor-mation

SOCIAL HOURLeader: Martha Lessig3rd Thurs. of the month;5 – 7 PM, Chili’s Restau-rant

SPANISH LESSONSInstructors: Belinda Framp-ton & Evelyn Dudonis/$1 Introduction to Spanish: Wed. 1 PM (Evelyn) Will begin again 5/23Beginner: Wed. 10 AM (Ev-elyn) Will begin again 5/23Intermediate: Wed. 11 AM (Evelyn) Will begin again 5/23 Advanced: Tues. 9:30 AM (Belinda)

STAMP CLUBLeader: Don Eshelman1st Mon. each month; 7 PM

SUDOKU Looking for a few tips on Sudoku? Where to start & how to ¯nish?Leader: Bettie RossiSuggested Donation2nd & 4th Wed. each month, 1 PM;

TEXAS HOLD’ EM POKERLeader: Allen SassamanSee Allen for Buy-in $Mon, Wed, Fri at 12:45 PM; please pre-register; max. 32 players

TRAVEL CLUBInformation on places to visit, special guest speakers, & future trips 1st Wed; at 1:00 PM5/2: Collette Tours pres-ents Canadian Rockies by TrainNo Charge

Exercise & Balance Classes 50+ FIT (FORMERLY HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION)A program focused on �ex-ibility, strength and balance as well as fall preventionLeader: Jolene Wert, Sug-gested DonationMon, Wed, Fri at 10:30 AM

BEGINNER LINE DANCING

It’s an easy way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. No experience necessary.Leader: Deb Bednar, $2 Thurs. at 11 AM

BEGINNER PILATESDesigned for beginners who would like to strengthen their core muscles while improving posture and pro-viding �exibility & balance. Pilates is all mat work. Please bring a towel & mat.Leader: Linda Startzel, $2New day and time starting soon

FUN & FIT45 minutes of balance, stretching & fun aerobic ex-ercise. This class is geared for members advanced from chair work to a moderate program. May include bands & light weightsLeader: Linda Startzel; $1Mon. 12:45

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TriCounty Active Adult Center 288 Moser Road, Pottstown, PA

10:30 – 11:30 am

Schedule of Meetings and Topics Thursday, May 24, 2018 “The Myths of Grief” Thursday, May 31, 2018 “The Emotions of Grief” Thursday, June 7, 2018 “Am I Going Crazy?” Thursday, June 14, 2018 “Dumb Remarks and Stupid Questions”

Thursday, June 21, 2018 “Uh-Oh, It’s That Time Again” Thursday, June 28, 2018 “Finding Your New Normal”

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CHAIR DANCINGEnjoy music? Like to dance but it just isn’t as easy as it was before? This is a great way to exercise and have fun too.Leader: Jolene Wert; $1Mon. 12:45

CHAIR YOGAImprove your balance, strength and �exibility all while sitting in your chair.Leaders: Margie Polansky & Leslie Loro $1*Wed. at 12:45 (except 3rd week)Fri. at 12:45

GOLDEN ZUMBAIntroduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.Leader: Joanne GiottiMon. at 10:45 AM; $2Wed. at 10:45 AM; $2

PIYOA faster paced class then our Senior Yoga classes that will provide a moderately challenging workout with short bursts of cardiovascu-lar work & strength training for all over body condition-ing. Call or see Jolene for more information.Leader: Jolene, $1

SELF DEFENSE FOR SENIORSAllows people of all levels and physical abilities to par-ticipate up to their comfort level, engages you physically and mentallyLeader: Darrel Bryant, $3Tues at 12:30 PM

SENIOR YOGAImprove balance, strength and �exibility with gentle senior yoga – no experience necessaryLeader: Deb Bednar, $2Mon. at 9 AM

SIT AND GET FITA low impact exercise program using light weights, bands and balls, all done from your chair.

Leader: Jolene Wert, Sug-gested DonationTues and Thurs at 10 AM

SUPER SENIOR FITA new twist on our exercise programs. The class will fo-cus on balance, stretching & strength training. All ¦tness levels are welcome.Leader: Mihae BlankWed. 2:00; $1

TAI CHIA form of martial arts that involves slow, controlled and low-impact movementsLeader: Darrel BryantTues at 1:30 PM; $3Thurs. at 5:30 PM; $5

VOLLEYBALLSelf-Led, Donations Ac-ceptedTues. 6:00 PMBerean Church

WALK WITH EASEAn Arthritis Foundation pro-gram promoting the bene¦ts of walking.Leader: Jolene WertMon. -Wed.- Fri.; 9:15 AM

WALKING GYM & EXERCISE EQUIPMENTSelf-Led, No ChargeOpen 8 AM-4 PM daily

WII GAMES WITH INSTRUCTIONLearn the techniques for the bowling and other games. No experience necessary.Leader: Mark KrayTues. & Thurs. 1:00 PM; suggested donation

YOGA AT NIGHTEnjoy the health bene¦ts of yoga for seniors includ-ing stronger bones, greater �exibility, stress relief and a more positive outlook.Tues.; with Margie Polansky at 5:30 PM $5Thurs.; with Deb Bednar at 6:00 PM $5

NutritionLUNCHLunch served daily; 12 PMAnonymous donations ac-ceptedReservations are due by Tues. the week prior.Call (610) 323-5009 or

register on CoPilot

SAM’S LUNCH AT BEREAN CHURCHServed the last Monday of the month; 12 PMProgram & entertainment begin 11:00 AMAnonymous donations ac-ceptedReservations are due by Tues. the week priorCall (610)326-8794 to reserve a spot

SNAPOnly 1/3 of eligible older adults participate in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Eat better, stay healthy –Paula can assist with quali¦ca-tions for this program and get you signed up. Call (610) 323-5009

SENIOR FOOD BOX A supplemental food program for seniors with eligibility based on income. Program is available to Montgomery and Chester County residents. Contact Paula at (610)323-5009

TALKS WITH TERIQuarterly cooking and infor-mation programs with Teri Wassel; MS, RD, o®ering easy to make and a®ord-able healthy meals, salads and desserts. Dates vary. Please see the upcoming events calendar.

Health & WellnessBALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION SCREENINGSEnergy Physical Therapy will perform a balance screen to detect your risk of falls. In minutes, ¦nd out if your balance is within normal limits or if you need medical intervention such as physical therapy and/or exercise classes to help reduce your risk of falling. Drop in each month for a di®erent screening and some balance tips.Leader: Dr. Julie Adamski, PAT,MPT,DPT,ATC 2nd Tuesday of the month drop in between *10:30-11:30am. No Charge

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May MenuJoin us for a fresh, healthy meal cooked in-house by Chef Beth!

Reservation required! To make a reservation, please call (610) 323-5009 by Tuesday the week before you plan to join us.

TRAAC May 2018 Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna (white sauce) Mixed Greens Salad Whole Grain Roll

2 Monte Cristo Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

3 Baked Flounder with Lemon, dill and yogurt sauce Lemon Rice Spinach Soufflé Whole Grain Roll

4 BLT Quiche Greek Salad Fresh Fruit

7 Broccoli, Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Potato Green Salad Mandarin Oranges

8 Baked Salmon with sweet and tangy mango salsa Coconut Jade Rice Steamed Broccoli

9 Stuffed peppers with quinoa and black beans Garden Salad

10 Grilled Chicken on Arugula and Baby Spinach w/ Strawberries, pickled onions, feta and almonds. Poppy seed dressing WW Roll

11 French Onion Beef Sliders with tomato, cucumber and chickpea salad Watermelon

14 Italian Turkey Zucchini “boats” Green Salad Whole Grain Roll

15 TRAAC CLOSED In-service day

16 Sloppy Joe on whole wheat roll Red bliss potato salad with dill Fresh Fruit Birthday Party

17 Stuffed Tomato with curried egg salad Mixed greens Warm Pita Wedges Chocolate Chip cookie

18 Sweet Chili Rubbed pork loin with Southwest Peach Salsa Roasted Sweet Potatoes Green Salad WW Roll

21 Roast Beef on Focaccia with spinach, roasted red peppers & horsey sauce. Sun chips Fresh Fruit

22 Shrimp Po-Boy salad with tomato remoulade drizzle (corn, potato wedge, avocado and tomatoes) French Baguette

23 Roasted Zucchini & tomato wrap with roasted red pepper hummus, lettuce & red onion Broccoli Salad Fruit

24 Mild Buffalo Turkey Sliders with gorgonzola spread & picked red onion Cole Slaw Fruit

25 Greek Pasta Salad with Tuna on greens Whole Grain Roll

28 TRAAC Closed Happy Memorial Day!!

29 Mandarin & Cashew Chicken Salad on Shredded baby bok choy & cabbage House made wontons

30 BLT Quiche Greek Salad Fresh Fruit

31 Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna (white sauce) Mixed Greens Salad Whole Grain Roll

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June MenuJoin us for a fresh, healthy meal cooked in-house by Chef Beth!

Reservation required! To make a reservation, please call (610) 323-5009 by Tuesday the week before you plan to join us.

TRAAC June 2018 Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

Monte Cristo Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

4 Stuffed Peppers With quinoa and black beans Garden Salad

5 French Onion Beef Sliders with tomato, cucumber & chickpea salad Watermelon

6 Baked Salmon with sweet and tangy mango salsa Coconut Jade Rice Broccoli

7 Broccoli Cheddar and Ham stuffed Potato Green Salad Mandarin Oranges

8 Grilled Chicken on Arugula & Baby Spinach w/ Strawberries, pickled onions, feta and almonds. Poppy Seed Dressing & roll

11 Sloppy Joe on Whole Wheat Roll Red Bliss Potato Salad with Dill Fresh Fruit

12 Stuffed Tomato with Curried Egg Salad, Mixed Greens and Warm Pita Wedges Chocolate Chip Cookie

13 Sweet Chili Rubbed Pork Loin with Southwest Peach Salsa Roasted Sweet Potatoes Green Salad Roll

14 Italian Turkey Zucchini “Boats” Green salad Roll

15 “Layered” Chicken Salad with peas, apples, potatoes & egg Roll Fresh Fruit

18 Greek Pasta Salad with Tuna on greens Roll

19 Mild Buffalo Turkey Sliders with gorgonzola spread & pickled red onion Cole Slaw Fruit

20 Roast Beef on Focaccia with spinach, roasted red peppers & horsey sauce Sun Chips Fresh Fruit

21 Shrimp Po-Boy Salad with tomato remoulade drizzle, corn, potato wedge, avocado and tomatoes French Baguette

22 Roasted Zucchini and tomato wrap with roasted red pepper hummus, lettuce & red onion Broccoli Salad Fruit

25 Monte Cristo Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

26 BLT Quiche Greek Salad Fresh Fruit

27 Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna (white sauce) Mixed Greens Salad Roll

28 Baked Flounder with lemon, dill & yogurt sauce Lemon Rice Spinach Souffle Roll

29 Mandarin & Cashew Chicken Salad on Shredded Baby Bok Choy & Cabbage House made wontons

• Menus are subject to change• If you are under age 50, meals are available for only $6.00• There is a $2.00 optional, anonymous donation for lunch. Donations are used for

nutrition programs in Montgomery County.

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The fifth annual

A huge thank you to our 2018 sponsors!

Key BankJoe & Linda Voytilla�rivent FinancialSager & Sager AssociateskultivateEdwards Business SystemsVisiting AngelsTower Health Pottstown HospitalDavid G. Garner, Esq.Jack & Gayle WolfCatagnus Funeral Home & Cremation CenterO’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C.Patient FirstLawrence J. Gribb, DMDKnies Insurance Group

And thank you to all of the silent auction donors and other supporters:

Betsy ChapmanLinda VoytillaMargaret WhittakerPottstown Roller MillsMayer & Dianna PollockMr. & Mrs. Charles LehmanDolores BishopCharles & Sandra KoenigStephanie MitchellOlga ChristmanMitch & Rebecca MarionDavid Garner, Esq.Sylvia LandisDr. & Mrs. Garland FisherMr. Frederick Brown

Join us June 5th at 10:00 for this demonstra-tion and information ses-sion with Teri Wassel.

Home food preserva-tion is a lost art that was a staple of the American household of the past. Canning is a great way to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has ex-isted for centuries, we’ve learned a lot about the science behind this prac-tice in recent years. This workshop will explain the scientifi c reasoning behind today’s recom-mended methods for mak-ing and processing jam and jelly while debunking food preservation myths

and unsafe practices.Learn how to make suc-

cessful jams, jellies, and other sweet spreads. Both cooked and freezer jams will be covered. Learn how to use the various pec-tin products for a proper set, how to process jams to prevent mold, and why certain ingredients are es-sential. Reduced sugar and no sugar added recipes will be discussed.

In addition to discuss-ing jam and jelly, the ba-sic techniques of freezing food to retain quality and fl avor will be discussed.

Registration is open for this program beginning April 15th. Please call (610)323-5009 or pre-regis-ter on Copilot.

Interested in canning and freezing techniques?

• WALKING CLUB: Stop by our display along the track to sign up. Be on the look out for our monthly check-ins, conve-niently scheduled during lunch.

• Monthly Wellness Themes

• May we will focus on using Food As Medicine!!

• June we will focus on Dehydration and Heat Re-lated Illnesses!!!

Benefi t from Therapy Services at the Tri-County Active Adult Center!

Now, you may be able to benefi t from outpa-tient therapy services from BAYADA Home Health Care, right here at the Tri-County Active Adult Cen-ter! These services are covered by Medicare Part B!!

Our experienced ther-apists will be available in

the gym to help you with:• Physical Therapy: Ex-

ercises to reduce your risk of falling, techniques to improve your walking, and ways reduce any pain you experience

• Occupational Ther-apy: Improving strength in your upper body and re-storing independence with daily activities

• Speech Therapy: Prob-lems with swallowing and communication

For more information or to fi nd out if you are el-igible for services, call our BAYADA o¢ ce at 610-277-1100.

BAYADA HAS A LOT TO OFFER AT TRAAC!!!

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Thank You to our AARP Tax Prep Team (Dave, Nate, Pat, Jim, Larry & Wilbur) for another great year. We do appreciate your time and efforts. We assisted over 500 people with their tax returns and rent & property rebates

this tax season.The TRAAC Staff

Take Home Meals

Not interested in cook-ing? Did you enjoy your

lunch? We have frozen take home meals and soups to

get you through the evening or the weekend. Prices vary.

Check the menu board in the Dining Room or chat with

Beth and her team.

Lunch at the TRAAC

Just a friendly reminder: We need you to pre-register for the meals that you will be having with us. �at helps us order an accurate amount of food. We also need you to punch in for lunch when you arrive that day. �is not only lets us know that you are here, it also gives us an accurate accounting. �ank you

The Health & Wellness Crew is Rocking!

Please welcome our newest members of the team: Leslie Loro & Mihae Blank. Leslie is currently teaching Chair Yoga on Friday aftenoons. Mihae is joining us with a new class called “Super Senior Fit” beginning Wed., May 2nd. Come and check these classes out. A full schedule is available on the website and

in the newsletter.

Dance the Night Away at the

TRAACFriday, May 18th

featuring By Request 7-10 PM

Tickets $10 (includes beverages and light

snacks)

This event is open to the public

TRAAC AT NIGHT!$5 Early Evening Programs

Tuesday: 5:30 Yoga �ursday: 5:30 Tai Chi 6:00 Yoga 6:30 Genealogy (2nd �urs.) 5/10 & 6/14

Call for more information. (610)323-5009.

Calling All Knitting & Crocheting Fans

We are looking for anyone interested in learning how to

knit & crochet as well as those seasoned in the techniques. We meet on Friday at 1:00.

Call Sue 610.323.5009 for more information.

Congratulations !

Anthony Pagano & Jill Stan1st Place

Don Kerr & Helen Nei�er2nd Place

TRAAC & BoyertownShu�eboard Tournament

April 10thLUNCH BUNCH

Come on out and have some fun with us! Lunch with friends and activities too! 2nd Friday each

month. Call for details.

May 11th - SunnybrookJune 8th - Yellow House

Please pre register so we are able to contact the restaurant with an accurate

number of guests. Locations are subject to change.

Mark Your Calendars!

Wedding Week - May 14th-18thYear Round Birthday &

Volunteer Recognition - July 18th

Annual Picnic - Sept. 19thAnnual Golf Outing - Sept. 24th TRAAC Health & Information

Fair - Sept. 28thRed Cross Blood Drive - Oct. 2nd

Funny Fundraiser - Oct. 19th�anksgiving Dinner & Birthday

Party - November 7th

N e w P r o g r a m s Introduced!

Chair Dancing - Monday at 12:45Chair Yoga - Friday at 12:45

Paio - Friday at 9:15 beginning 5/4 & �ursday at 121:45 beginning 5/14. Golden Zumba - Wednesday at 10:45Super Senior Fit - Wednesday at 2:00

beginning May 2nd

Please contact Jolene for more information on these new programs.

Meet,Greet & Eat with the Board

May 21stJune 27thJuly 16th

August 22nd

Meet and chat with TRAAC board members. �ey

are available to hear your comments and concerns.

HOT STUFF

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By R. Kurtz “Kurt” Holloway, Esq.

For this article I am departing from the legal field to dis-cuss safe and ef-

fective healthcare because I hear some very disturb-ing stories from clients and friends about the poor quality of care they have experienced in the hos-pital.

One organization de-voted to reporting on hos-pital safety, The Leapfrog Group, cites that,

“As many as 440,000 people die every year from hospital errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Every year, 1 out of every 25 patients develops an in-fection while in the hos-pital. A Medicare patient has a 1 in 4 chance of ex-periencing injury, harm or death when admitted to a hospital.”

So how can you select a safe and e�ective hospital? A good starting place is to get a copy of the Medi-care Guide to Choosing a Hospital which you will

find on its website, www.medicare.gov. or you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to request a copy. The Guide has de-tailed step-by-step sugges-tions for evaluating hospi-tals and checklists which are easy to understand.

The first step in the Guide for non-emer-gency hospital care is to have a conversation with your primary care doc-tor. He or she knows that some hospitals do a bet-ter job taking care of pa-tients with certain condi-tions than other hospitals and that some special-ists have better outcomes with their patients. While researching for this arti-cle I spoke with two pri-mary care doctors, Keith Harrison and Alan Keiser. Dr. Harrison practices in the Bally Medical Group which is part of the PMSI medical practice group. Dr. Keiser practices in Schwenksville Family Practice which is part of the PMA Medical Spe-cialists group. They both stressed, as does the Medi-care Guide, that your pri-

mary care doctor knows you best which puts him or her in the best position to match you with spe-cialists and hospitals that should provide the best care for you. Talk to your doctor about specialist, surgeon and hospital ef-fectiveness and safety for those areas of care impor-tant to you.

Do some research. The three widely used, free rating services for hospi-tals in Pennsylvania are Medicare Hospital Com-

pare, (website: medi-care.gov) Leapfrog Hospi-tal Safety Grade (website: leapfrog.org) and Com-pare Hospitals and Cancer Centers by Pa. Healthcare Quality Alliance (web-site: phcqa.org). The chal-lenge with using these re-sources is that they do not use exactly the same data and do not measure all the same areas of hospital quality.

As I looked into these sites I found inconsistent results for the same hos-pitals. For instance Medi-care Hospital Compare gives Pottstown Hospital an overall rating of 1 (low-est) out of 5. On the is-sue of safety of care Medi-care rates Pottstown be-low the national average. Leapfrog gives Pottstown a Safety Grade of C (mid-range between A and F). When I looked at Einstein Hospital Montgomery, near Norristown, it has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Compare with a safety rating above average. However, Leap-frog gives Einstein only a C (average) and shows

that this hospital has poor results in preventing in-fections.

Even though I could not form solid opinions from these ratings sites about which hospitals might be best for me, I learned enough to get me started with a conversation with my doctor about hospitals. The consistent advice I found on these sites was the importance of discuss-ing safe and e�ective hos-pital care with your pri-mary care doctor before you go to the hospital.

Another factor the doc-tors I interviewed deemed important is making sure your primary doctor be promptly informed about your care when you are hospitalized. As Dr. Harri-son noted, surgical skills and safety procedures are important but so is post-op care by the hospital’s doctors and other sta�. A good way to assure this is to have a family member or friend with you in the hospital to talk to doctors and nurses and make sure your primary doctor is in-formed. Registered nurse,

Dawn Skelly, also recom-mends that older patients especially consider having another person to attend doctor visits and hospi-tal stays with them to ask questions and gather in-formation. When you most need care it can be di£-cult to gather all the infor-mation about treatment options alone.

In conclusion, talk with your primary care doctor about safe and e�ective hospital care before you are hospitalized. Gather information from one or more of the hospital rat-ing sites and discuss that with your doctor. Ask an-other person to help you gather information from hospital sta�. If you are hospitalized, keep your primary doctor informed about your care.

This article contains general advice and infor-mation. It is not intended as specific legal advice. R. Kurtz “Kurt” Holloway is a partner in the law firm of Wells, Ho�man, Hol-loway & Medvesky, LLP. Visit our website at www.whhmlaw.com.

SENIOR LEGAL ADVISER

How Can You Choose a Safe and E�ective Hospital?

R. Kurtz “Kurt” Holloway, Esq.

Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates now o�ers LSVT BIG, a research based program for those patients who su�er with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, and other move-ment disorders.

LSVT BIG is a standardized exercise program which has documented improved ratings on tests of motor functioning in people with Parkinson’s disease, are available in our clinics in Barto and Stowe.

We currently have three ther-apists who are now LSVT BIG Certified.

Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS - Currently the clinical di-

rector at Stowe, Ann has an Athletic Trainer Certification and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 26 years of experi-ence.

Je� Skolny, MSPT –A thera-pist in outpatient clinics since 2005. He specializes in ther-apy for joint replacements, or-thopedic surgeries, and Bells Palsy.

Monica Hallman, PTA, CKTP - Clinical Director of Barto clinic. With 30 years of expe-rience in outpatient therapy, Monica is proficient in manual therapy, including myofascial release, and is also skilled in or-

thopedics, sports medicine, neu-rology, TMJ relief, work harden-ing, and Kinesio taping.

LSVT BIG relies on behav-ior modification, strengthen-ing, and improves brain func-tion in patients who su�er from Parkinson’s disease. It can also be helpful for people with other neurological conditions such as:

stroke, brain injury, movement disorders, and Parkinson like symptoms.

Dr. Allan Weber of PMSI Divi-sion of Neurology in Pottstown states “I’ve been treating Par-kinson’s patients for 15 years in this community and BIG is the first physical therapy program available locally specifically to

address the unique needs of Parkinson’s patients.”

If you, or someone you love su�ers with any of these is-sues, please call for more in-formation or to make an ap-pointment.

Call for a FREE phone consultation (610)327-2600,

email [email protected], or visit us online at www.mishockpt.com

We are here to serve you with six convenient locations in Skippack, Gilbertsville, Barto*, Phoenixville, Limerick and Stowe*!

*LSVT BIG Certified

There is Hope for patients who su�er with Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Brain Injury, and Other Movement Disorders

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Chronic Ankle Insta-bility (CAI), or reoccur-ring ankle sprains, are a common injury in an ac-tive population. This type of ankle sprain usually oc-curs on the outside or lat-eral side of the ankle. CAI can occur when walk-ing over uneven terrain, changing directions, or even standing still. Typi-cally, the ankle may feel it is giving way or about to turn in. I have had the “pleasure” of falling on my face when simply walk-ing on flat ground due to my ankle giving out due to CAI. But, that was when I was young and dumb and didn’t know about all the di­erent things you can do to treat chronic ankle in-stability.

An acute, first time an-kle sprain is di­erent from CAI. Chronic means reoc-curring. When you have multiple lateral ankle sprains and are not reha-bilitated properly, you are unfortunately teaching your body very bad habits. CAI is not just an ankle is-sue but the whole chain, especially the hip. Chronic ankle instability a­ects the knee, hip, proprioception and neuromuscular control of the whole leg. CAI may a­ect how your foot lands o­ a curb, how you place your foot on a gravel path, or even standing still with-out your ankle giving out.

With chronic ankle in-

stability, I look at the whole chain especially the hip.

Two big muscles of the hip are the gluteus medius and maximus. They help position the lower body properly to prepare for foot landing. When they are weak and do not fire at the right time, it may lead to ankle re-injury.

• The gluteus medius, one of the outside hip mus-cles, controls the pelvis, which is important when changing directions in gait. Change of direction is one mechanism of injury for an ankle sprain.

• In the therapy set-ting, I look for changes in neuromuscular con-trol of hip and knee. I look for decreased knee flexion and weak hips. An exam-ple may be seen when per-forming a squat. I look to

see if the knee dives in vs. staying controlled at shoul-der width distance to the other knee. I also look to see if the pelvis is level. The knee diving in or the pelvis dropping is a­ected by a decrease in neuromus-cular control and weak-ness at the knee and hip. The gluteus medius plays a huge role in the control of lower body.

• The gluteus maxi-mus helps control the long bone, or femur, to allow for proper lower body po-sitioning for landing. Poor lower extremity position-ing during activity may lead to ankle sprain.

• In the therapy setting, I look for changes in tim-ing for when the leg mus-cles activate in either the preparatory or reactionary phase of foot placement. I look to see if certain mus-cles are firing late, too fast, and in the wrong or-der. You may see this when the foot is landing on the ground. The foot may start to turn in, the ankle may not dorsiflex enough, the knee may look wobbly or dive in and/or be too rigid. The gluteus maximus is a

big player is proper posi-tioning for landing.

What are some things you can do about CAI to prevent another reoccur-ring event? These activities are typically performed when the ankle has range of motion and strength re-stored and is not in the acute injury phase.

• When exercising, prac-tice perfect to get perfect. If you practice or exercise poorly, you are enhancing bad habits and poor con-trol. You want perfect neu-romuscular control.

• Strengthen your glu-teus maximus and medius. Activities such as the sin-gle leg squat with trunk flexion and rotation as seen on the star excursion balance test (SEBT).

• When performing a single leg squat, look for control from the hip and knee to make sure that knee is not deviating left or right.

• Perform double leg ac-tivities if you cannot per-form perfect single leg ac-tivities. Examples are mini squat or a bridge with great form then progress to a single leg squat or sin-

gle leg bridge. • Some people may need

to go even more basic and perform single leg stance without a squat, side-lying hip abduction exercises, or clamshells.

• When performing ex-ercise, start with a small range of motion in your desired activity. Start with an inch of motion, then add another inch to that motion with perfect form. Smaller controlled motion is preferred over large un-controlled motions. Slowly work into more motion with control.

• Jump training, plyo-metrics, and hopscotch. Jump training will not only help address CAI but helps build bones and slow down osteopenia/osteopo-rosis.

• Start with a double leg, 1 inch hop, concentrat-ing on landing slow and controlled. Knees should be soft when landing. Knees should not touch when landing and stay shoulder width apart. You can start by holding on with two hands to a sta-ble surface then progress to no hands. Next prog-ress from 2 feet to 1 foot, and from simple up/down, to forward and back, then side to side.

You do not have to live with chronic ankle insta-bility. You do not have to accept falling when walk-ing on flat ground like I

did when I was young and dumb. You can correct the deficits at the ankle, knee, and hip and the pathways and patterns in between.

Most people do not get physical therapy for a sim-ple ankle sprain or maybe they do and do not get the right therapy. If you no-tice you are getting re-oc-curring ankle sprains, you may benefit from proper medical intervention to ad-dress the problem. Make sure that intervention ad-dresses the whole chain, especially the hip, and not just the ankle.

Gribble, P. A. (2010, Feb-ruary 1). Data suggest prox-imal links to ankle insta-bility. Retrieved March 2, 2018, from Lower Ex-tremity Review: http://le-rmagazine.com/article/data-suggest-proximal-links-to-ankle-instability#.Wpc4iWRNsuY.mailto

Dr. Julie Hawthorne Ad-amski is a licensed phys-ical therapist and the owner of Energy Physical Therapy LLC. Dr. Adam-ski serves the greater Pott-stown and Boyertown area and is a local resident committed to the health and well being of local res-idents. Information in these tips are intended for educational use only. You should seek medical ad-vice from your individual physical therapist or phy-sician if needed. www.en-ergy-pt.com 610-310-0915

Chronic Ankle Instability and the Hip

Dr. Julie Hawthorne Adamski

The Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program provides four $5.00 checks to purchase Pennsylvania produce; fruits and vegetables grown by ap-proved farmers who participate in the program. These checks are available to seniors who will be 60 years old by Decem-ber 31, 2018 and meet the in-

come eligibility. The checks will be available at TRAAC for com-munity members on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morn-ing from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and again in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

You need to obtain your checks in the county where you reside, however you can spend

the checks at any participat-ing farmer or produce stand in the state. This is a Pennsylva-nia Department of Agriculture program and is a great way to increase your intake of healthy fruits and vegetables. Lists of markets are available for Mont-gomery County as well as our neighboring counties.

If you are unable to pick up your checks during the sched-uled time frame, please call Paula at 610-323-5009 X 105 and make an appointment to obtain your checks. If you have any questions about the SFMNP checks, please feel free to contact Paula.

2018 SENIOR FARMER MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM – AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY BEGINNING TUESDAY JUNE 5TH

Paula

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TriCounty Active Adult Center

June 14, 2018Doors and kitchen open at 5, Bingo begins at 6

25 games total, including:• 20 regular Bingo ($20)• 5 specials ($5)

Great food!

Cash prizes!

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Pull tab games!

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INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH

Join us to learn Spanish! During this introduction to the Spanish language, students will learn the alphabet and let-ters, numbers, how to introduce them-selves, and much more. Students will learn to converse with their peers in the class using rudi-mentary vocabulary. A great introduction!

Wednesdays at 1:00 beginning 5/23.

CHAIR YOGA ADDS ANOTHER DAY!

Did you know that Chair Yoga has many benefi ts? It helps to minimize stress and boosts mental clar-ity, helps to manage and cope with pain brought on by ag-ing or illness, such as managing symptoms associated with de-pression, heart dis-ease, arthritis & di-abetes. Chair Yoga improves strength and enhances your fl exibility as well as provides a venue for socialization and gaining new friends. It allows participants to perform exercise routines from a sit-ting position to avoid compromising health and safety. We en-courage you to come and meet Margie and Leslie as they work their magic. Chair Yoga with Margie is held every Wednes-day at 12:45 with the exception of the birthday party day. Leslie is starting a new program on Fri-days at 12:45! We en-courage you to join us for both of these sessions. Cost: $1

BOOK CLUB

The Silent Sister by Diane ChamberlainMay brings us a story that is a powerful page-

turner to the very end. Join us on the 25th to discuss this intriguing story about families with good inten-tions that go awry in di� cult circumstances.

Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believ-ing that her older sister Lisa com-mitted suicide as a teenager. It was a belief that helped shape her own childhood and that of her brother. It shaped her view of her family and their dynamics. It in-fl uenced her entire life. Now, more than twenty years later, her fa-ther has passed away and she’s in New Bern, North Carolina, clean-ing out his house when she fi nds evidence that what she has al-ways believed is not the truth. Lisa is alive. Alive and living un-der a new identity. But why, ex-

actly, was she on the run all those years ago? What secrets are being kept now, and what will happen if those secrets are revealed? As Riley works to uncover the truth, her discoveries will put into question ev-erything she thought she knew about her family. Ri-ley must decide what the past means for her present, and what she will do with her newfound reality. Told with Diane Chamberlain’s powerful prose and illumi-nation into the human heart and soul, The Silent Sis-ter is an evocative novel of love, loss, and the bonds among siblings.

Come Sundown by Nora RobertsOur June selection is a novel of suspense, family

ties, and twisted passions from the best-selling au-thor Nora Roberts.

The Bodine ranch and resort in western Montana is a family business, an idyllic spot for vacationers. A little over thirty thousand acres and home to four generations, it’s kept running by Bodine Longbow with the help of a large sta� , including new hire Cal-len Skinner. There was another member of the fam-ily once: Bodine’s aunt, Alice, who ran o� before Bodine was born. She never returned, and the Long-bows don’t talk about her much. The younger ones, who never met her, quietly presume she’s dead. But she isn’t. She is not far away, part of a new family, one she never chose — and her mind has been shattered…

When a bartender leaves the re-sort late one night, and Bo and Cal discover her battered body in the snow, it’s the fi rst sign that danger lurks in the mountains that surround them. The police suspect Cal, but Bo fi nds herself trusting him — and turning to him as another woman is murdered and the Longbows are stunned by Alice’s sudden reappearance. The twisted story she has to tell about the past — and the threat that follows in her wake — will test the bonds of this strong family, and thrust Bodine into a darkness she could never have imagined.

A life that touches others goes on forever

The TriCounty Active Adult Center would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the donations in memory of some of our dear friends.

In loving memory of our friend and long-time Board Member, Chuck Mc-Carthy.

• Jane Alan-Bennett• Laurence C. McCarthy• David and Madelyn McCarthy

In loving memory of Mary Ann Law-rence & Fr. Wilfred F. Penny, founding members of the TriCounty Active Adult Center, formerly the Pottstown Area Se-niors’ Center.

• Bill and Chensun Mills• FM Global Foundation• William B. and Barbara Lawrence• Robert and Sandra Lawrence• David and Nancy Garner• Kenneth Schae� er• H.F. Lenfest Fund of The Philadelphia

Foundation

In loving memory of Penny Moy• Christine Jeung and Charles MacMul-

linIn loving memory of Helen R. Yohn• Sheila R. Specht

In loving memory of our friend and

rence & Fr. Wilfred F. Penny, founding members of the TriCounty Active Adult

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Although it’s di� cult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Author Unknown

Members we have recently lost – Carl R. SmithJohn RizzardiFlorence FontanaNick A. MaleskyLorrain C. HartmanCarl L. Watkins

Irene VapniarekHelga BrownJean L. CherrupDonald J. BowmanGary L SnyderPaul Linderman

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Pottstown Rotary

DUCK RACE!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!• $1,000CashGrandPrize!• $5perduck• RaceisonJuly4,2018at4:00pminMemorialPark• Ticketsavailableatthefrontdesk• ProceedsbenefitPottstowncharities,includingtheTriCountyActiveAdultCenter

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It’s Springtime!!! As the weather finally begins to break and the da�odils and crocus’ begin to pop up, excitement ensues. For this chef and her kitchen sta� anyway. Springtime & Summer lend to won-derful fresh, local fruits and vegetables.

Our new menu begins in May and we will be fo-cusing on the abundance of summertime love. We’ll now steer away from the comfort foods that protect our winter wool and lighten things up as the days become longer, warmer and we begin to shed some of that winter wool.

We will be featuring

a lot of yummy salads, stu�ed peppers, stu�ed zucchini and you just never know what comes in from the farmer for us to get creative with not to mention all of the fresh summer fruits.

Here at the TRAAC café nutrition is our num-ber one goal. With diabe-tes on the rise along with obesity and heart disease we are very mindful of the meals we o�er. We are also being required to fol-low strict guidelines sent down from the State Di-etitian and Adult and Ag-ing services.

I have heard some com-ments lately that some don’t think the meals are

full or filling enough so I thought that I would in-clude in this month’s newsletter our require-ments.

They are as follows (and are based on one meal per day)

Calories: 600 min. 750 max

Fiber: 7 grams/dayProtein: 3 oz. Calcium: 350 mg/dayFat: <or= 35% average

over a week Vit. A: 250 micrograms

Per dayVit. C: 20 mg/day Sodium < or equal to

1300 mgSkim Milk is a require-

ment. Dessert is NOT a requirement it is a treat

and is not calculated in to the analysis.

Co�ee, Tea and Iced Tea are also NOT a require-ment. They are o�ered by the center for $1.00 for an endless cup. Even WAWA can’t touch that!

Hopefully this will give you a better understand-ing for the thought and process in which we have to abide by to give you the most nutritional value in a meal that we can o�er to you.

We are excited about some community & co-op partnerships we will be enjoying through some lo-cal farms. We are collabo-rating with a Master Gar-dener from Penn St. to try

and get a garden plot at the Pottstown Commu-nity Garden and even ex-pand on a garden here at the center. This is yet an-other way we can work to-gether in fellowship, ac-tivity, wholesome and nu-tritional food and even benefit the center in the cost of food. Anyone in-terested in becoming a part of the Garden Club please inquire.

As always, the door to the kitchen is always open, as is my o£ce. We are always looking for vol-unteers and encourage volunteerism through-out the center. Please al-ways be sure to thank our amazing volunteers.

Stop in for some sum-mer veggie ideas and rec-ipes. We are always will-ing to share or help to in-spire your creativity.

Yours in good health and good cheer,

Beth, Kate and all of our kitchen volunteer sta�!

FROM THE KITCHEN

Beth

A changing life leads to changing finances - make sure you’re up-to-date

For most of us, check-ups are a regular part of life. Dental visits, auto maintenance appoint-ments and even glances in the bathroom mirror all help us monitor per-formance, catch poten-tial problems and assure us that all is – or will be – well.

What’s true of teeth, engines and grooming is also true of finances: reg-ular checkups are recom-mended. Why? Changes both great and small af-fect the strategies peo-ple have developed to help achieve their finan-cial goals. Unfortunately, too many people act as though once their finan-cial program is in place their work is done. But this isn’t the case.

As a general rule, Thri-

vent Financial recom-mends you review your fi-nancial program at least once each year. Certain life changes – the birth or adoption of a child, a change in marital sta-tus (married, divorced or widowed), the death of a family member or changes to your health – should serve as remind-ers that a financial tune-up is in order.

Other changes in per-sonal economics can also have a huge impact on fi-nancial programs. These may include shifts in em-ployment status or salary (e.g. loss of job or a pay cut/freeze), home own-ership changes, signifi-cant changes in total as-sets or debt, the receipt of an inheritance and tax law changes that can all make previous strategies obsolete.

If you have a do-it-yourself mentality, a

number of print and elec-tronic resources exist to help you monitor your fi-nances on a regular basis. However, most can ben-efit from the knowledge, experience and insight that financial services professionals can o�er.

Qualified financial pro-fessionals can help peo-

ple evaluate their present financial strategies and stay current on new laws, regulations, products and economic developments. Even more important, fi-nancial professionals can challenge the unrealis-tic assumptions that peo-ple may have and help them overcome money management’s greatest threat: procrastination.

To live is to experience change. How and when change will appear is im-possible to predict, but a financial checkup is one sure way to help your fi-nancial objectives – and your sense of financial confidence – keeps pace with all that occurs.

This article was pre-pared by Thrivent Finan-cial for use by Pottstown representative John Un-german. He has an o£ce at 2879 E High Street in Pottstown and can also be reached at 610-970-

4740.

About Thrivent Financial

Thrivent is a not-for-profit membership orga-nization that helps Chris-tians be wise with money and live generously. It of-fers its more than 2 mil-lion member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them oppor-tunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and wor-ship. For more informa-tion, visit Thrivent.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Insurance products is-sued or o�ered by Thri-vent Financial, the mar-keting name for Thrivent

Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory ser-vices are o�ered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneap-olis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Fi-nancial representatives are registered representa-tives of Thrivent Invest-ment Management Inc. They are also licensed in-surance agents/produc-ers of Thrivent. For ad-ditional important infor-mation, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.

Neither Thrivent Fi-nancial for Lutherans nor its respective financial representatives and em-ployees provide legal or tax advice. For complete details, consult with your tax advisor or attorney.

FINANCES

Time for a �nancial checkup!

John Ungerman

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Below are a few of the trips we are working on for 2018. Some dates are subject to change due to avail-ability of transportation or tickets. Check out the TRAAC Dining Room wall for more information on these trips. Information will be updated as it is available.

May• May 23rd, 2018: Reading Terminal MarketIncludes admission to Adventure AquariumLunch is on your own at Reading Terminal Market$50 Members; $55 Non-Members

June• June 6th, 2018: River Lady Cruise & Veterans MemorialIncludes sit down luncheon on the old fashioned Mississippi River Paddle Boat the River Lady & free time at the Veterans Memorial$88 Members; $93 Non-Members

July • July 11th, 2018: Hunterdon Hills presents “Nunsense”Beloved television actress Joyce DeWitt, best known as the sensible, football jersey wearing, brunette roommate Janet Wood from the classic television sitcom “Three’s Company,” stars in Nunsense! The winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards including “Best Off Broadway Musical, “Nunsense is a hysterical musical comedy filled with fun and frolic! The Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poi-soned 52 of the sisters. In dire need of funds for the burials, the remaining delightfully wacky sisters decide the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show to raise the much needed funds.$100 Members; $105 Non-Members

August• August 8th, 2018: American Treasure TourIncludes 1 ½ hour tour; lunch & transportation$80 Members; $82 Non-Members

September• September 17th, 2018: Great Trains & Grand Canyon Tour

Only 4 spots remain!• September 26th, 2018: Mohe-gan Sun Casino**Includes $20 Slot play & Food Voucher $32 Members; $35 Non-Members

October• October 15th: Peddler’s Village Day TripEnjoy a day on your own at Peddler’s Village and take in the Scarecrow Festival.$20 Members; $25 Non-Members

November• November 14th, 2018: American Music Theater Christmas ShowIncludes lunch at Hershey Farms and admission to the 2018 Christmas Show$100 Members; $105 Non-Members

January 2019• January 20th – February 3rd, 2019: Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Escape14 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Includes:• Round trip transfers to the New York Pier• Port Charges & Government taxes• All tips for the Bus Drivers and Bag-gage Handling at the New York Pier• All on-board gratuities• Ultimate Beverage Package• Prices begin at $1609 Members; $1614 Non-Members; based on cabin selection

We will be updating this schedule throughout the year as some new adventures pop up. Please give us a call if you would like more infor-mation on any of these adventures. Reach us at (610)323-5009.*To hold your spot for most trips a deposit of $30 will be needed with the balance due 30 days prior to the trip. Exceptions apply to this for the multi day trips. Please see individual forms for more informa-tion.**All casino trips are to be paid in full at the time of registration. Each traveler MUST have a photo ID with them to be issued their slot play & meal vouchers. No excep-tions.

2018 TRIP SCHEDULE

Oh The Places We Will Go!

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ASK THE EXPERTS

These sessions are extremely

informative for anyone currently providing care to

loved ones or who will be in the

future.

. Tri County Active Adult Center will be hosting a Panel Discussion Entitled:

One Size Does Not Fit All

Topic: Senior Care Services Offered Across Multiple Settings

The panelists are local senior care experts who will

discuss challenges and opportunities associated with the

coordination of care across multiple settings.

Representatives from each of the following types of

organizations will be on hand to answer your questions:

Home Health (medical), Home Care (non-medical), Skilled

Nursing Facility, Assisted Living Facility, Adult Day Program,

Rehab Facilities and Hospice.

When: Thursday, May 3rd 2018

Time: 1:00pm and again at 6:00pm

Location: TriCounty Active Adult Center 288 Moser Road

Pottstown, PA 19464 This Program is Free and Open to the Community

History Club MeetsBy June Hankins

Join us as we travel through time together. The next few months will nd us at the Center for informative dis-cussions and videos along with some expeditions to places of interest to keep us on the move. We welcome and encourage everyone to join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 1:00 unless otherwise notated.

TRANSNET SHARED RIDE PROGRAM

Don’t have a car or are you unable to drive due to a disability? TransNet Shared Ride Program might be able to help. This program is a reduced-fare transportation program for residents of Montgomery County who are 65 or better. Rides are in sedans or vans operated by local transportation companies. You may request pick-up and drop-o� at locations of your choice. Reduced fares are avail-able to riders who are willing to share their trip with other passengers. People 65 years or better are entitled to re-ceive these trips and pay only 15% of the fare, and funds from the Pennsylvania State Lottery pay the rest.

Better yet – rides to the TriCounty Ac-tive Adult Center are free in Montgomery County!

To register for the program an appli-cation must be filled out. Applications are available here at the TriCounty Active Adult Center. Please call (610) 323-5009 and ask for Paula. To reach TransNet di-rectly, call (215) 542-RIDE (7433).

Chester County has a similar program called “Rover”. Give us a call to learn more if you live in Chester County.

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New Member List – Welcome and Thank You!Leyda J. AlejandroJohn D’Amelio, Sr.Mary Ann D’Amelio

Terri BlakelyLori L. Bierman-Spegtor

Leonard BowmanSusan Crandall

Cynthia ErbWilliam H. Erb

Marjorie H. ErwinSusan Falken

Virginia FarringtonFrank S. FavingerMadeline Frisco

Rita GasperCarol Griffith

Douglas R. HardyRobert Hartman, Jr.

Ruth A. HughesChristine E. Jones

Lillian JonesMike Keitsock

Linda F. KerchnerEdith M. Kerr

Elizabeth KevilusCharlotte Konnick

Annette KorkusDanielle M. Lassiter

Joyce M. LearyKathleen L. Lewandowski

Margaret E. LotterAndi Mandaro

Hetta K. ManikasBarbara McCorkle

Mary MessmerJanet E. MestGail A. Miller

Joyce K. MillerRobert L. Miller

Charles M. MorrisJanice May MurphyShirley Neubawer

Keith E. OrdmannBarbara A. Pizii

Bonita C. PomerantzAlice Quinn

Olga S. ReesCharles Renninger

Mary A. SaltzerRussell SemanyszyrKatharine F. SmithRichard W. SmithVirginia J. Smith

John SorgBeverly J. SpaidSally M. Sturgis

Dora Jean TestaMary F. Thayer

Debra TraceRobert I. VanAlstineBenjamin J. WaltersElizabeth M. Walters

Rita WannerCheryl Y. WausnockVirginia L. WilliamsWayne B. Williams

Linda M. WolfDebra A. Zlomek

Joseph M. Zlomek

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BAYADABayada has joined us at the TRAAC. If you are in need of PT, Chris-tian is available to work with you. Stop by and meet Christian. They are able to take a variety of insurances and you can work out in a familiar setting. Please call for more information.

MATTER OF BALANCE A FREE six week award winning program beginning Thursday, May 10th that will help to manage falls and increase activity levels. **Please note the new date.Leader: Elizabeth Van Aulen Thurs. 5/3 – 6/21; 10:00 – 12:00

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING STUDENTSGraduating nursing students will visit with blood pres-sure & blood sugar checks along with a short program. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Leader: Kristin Davies, No ChargeWed.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES PHARMACY STUDENTS The students will be here to give us updates & information along with blood pressure checks

THURS.; WELLNESS THURSDAYS W/RITE AIDLeader: Sheri Hardeman, No ChargeThurs.; 5/17 & 6/21

Education & AssistanceBENEFITS INFORMATION AND REFERRALPaula Mayewski M-F, 9-2 PMOr By Appointment

AARP- “55 ALIVE” DRIVING PROGRAMLeader: Marty JensenClass will be held June 13th; 9 AM-1PM Charge: $15 for AARP mem-bers, $20 non-membersCall to register (610) 323-5009

APPRISE (MEDICARE) COUNSELINGMedicare is not one-size-fits-all – get your plan adjusted and save money! Leader: Ed Savitsky1st Wed. of the month orBy appointmentCall (610) 323-5009

VETERANS BENEFITS PROGRAM INFORMATIONJamie WashburnPlease call for appointment information(610)323-5009

TripsPlease see the article in this newsletter for a complete

list of destinations. Contact Sue at (610)323-5009 for more information.

Special Events & Dates of NoteMAY5/2: Agents for Advocacy – “Lowering Your Co-Pays”5/2: Collette Tours pres-ents Canadian Rockies by Rail5/3: Panel Discussion: 1PM & 6PM5/10: Bunco with Keller Williams5/10: BINGO at Night! See our ad5/15: TRAAC Closed for Election Day5/16: Birthday Fun with the Tiggar Magic Show & DJ Jay; Space limited! Must pre-register5/16: Transnet visits 5/17: Prudential presents: “Is Your Retirement Income At Risk?”5/18: TRAAC Dance with By Request! Doors open at 7.5/21: Meet, Greet & Eat with the Board5/21: Lunch & Learn with Beth Hiriak – Strokes5/22: Flowers with Nick $3; please pre-register; space is limited 5/22: Tammy & Humana present “Battling the Aging Brain”5/23: Camden Aquarium &

Reading Terminal Market Trip

5/24: Grief Support: “The Myths of Grief”

5/24: Mishock PT presents “Parkinson’s Disease”

5/25: Book Club

5/27: Ocean City Trip de-parts

5/28: TRAAC Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

JUNE

6/4: Stamp Club

6/5: Canning & Freezing program with Teri; please pre-register; space limited

6/6: River Lady Cruise; Space is limited! Delightful dining cruise on a paddle wheel riverboat

6/12: Talks with Teri

6/13: AARP Driving Class; please pre-register

6/14: Bunco with Keller Williams

6/18: Lunch & Learn with Beth Hiriak – What Should I Ask My Doctor

6/20: Birthday Celebration with Bruce Fagan

6/26: Flowers with Nick $3; please pre-register; space is limited

All programs, dates and meals are subject to change.

CalendarFROM PAGE 5

CHANGES AT THE TRAACWe had an incredible 2017 in our new building!

Hundreds of new participants have discovered, or rediscovered, the TRAAC, our classes and trips are full, and our lunch is booming!

As we have settled in, we have become aware of some changes that are necessary. These changes were effective on January 1.

• Lunch consumers under the age of 50, who are not volunteers or disabled, will need to pur-chase their lunch. Lunch is $6, paid at the kitchen.

• If you wish to participate in Flowers with Nick, you can now only sign up in the same month as the class, beginning the first of the month. Class must also be prepaid at time of reg-istration, no refunds.

• Chair Yoga will now be $1 per class on Wednesday & Friday afternoons.

• Everyone must pre-register for lunch, and call to cancel if you cannot attend. We are wasting food and money due to the number of no-shows for lunch.

• Texas Hold’em seats are limited to 32. Guests who are preregistered will have priority, and you can preregister 1 month ahead of time. If you preregister and do not attend, you must either call to cancel at least one hour ahead, or pay a $5 penalty at the next game you attend.

Thank you for your understanding and pa-tience as we work to create a Center that works for everyone!

THE TALE OF THE TAPE!Thank you to all who have brought in their Redner’s re-

ceipts. Please remember that we need the entire receipt to get credit. Every receipt helps!

For February and March we submitted $7,796.67 in re-ceipts, which will result in a check for $77.97

***We appreciate your participation!***

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