Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services
1292 Allentown Road, Suite A
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-362-7432
www.Peakcenter.org
September/October
2014 Upcoming Events
*Programs/events marked with * are targeted for anyone 60+.
Those 55+ are welcome.
For more information on these events, please call 215-362-7432
Wellness Programs
Adult Vision Screening
Tuesday, September 9 12:30 PM No cost
Presented by Montgomery County
Association for the Blind
Just about everyone experiences some degree of vision loss as we age. But severe vision loss is a significant
problem affecting millions of elderly Americans. Vision loss effects the quality of life of aging adults in many
ways, not the least of which is loss of the ability to enjoy everyday activities such as reading the newspaper or
watching TV or movies. Many of the causes of severe vision loss in the elderly are now treatable, however early
intervention is key! Join us to have your vision checked, and also be screened for macular degeneration.
Benefits of Good Nutrition and Exercise After Age 60
Tuesday, September 16 12:30 PM No cost
Presented by Debra Mazda, Wellness Director North Penn YMCA
Regular exercise and a balanced diet are habits that are essential to long-term health. Dedication to each of
these principles can boost your immunity, elevate your brain function and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Achieving optimal results in these areas is a cumulative practice, and balance within one area of your life leads
to easier success in another. Join us as we learn more about how these important principles can enhance your
life after age 60!
New American Plate Challenge
12 Weeks to a Healthier You!
Thursdays, September 18 to December 11
9:45 AM No cost
Pre-registration is required at the Welcome Desk
Want to eat smarter and move more for better health and energy? Then sign up for A Plate at the Table!
Join us to learn the latest in how you can eat a mostly plant based diet and do fun activities to get to and
stay at a healthy weight.
Don’t Drink Your Calories
Thursday, September 18
Presented by Teri Wassel
12:30 PM
No cost
For the average person, “don’t drink your calories” is an easy and quick mantra to help them make good
nutrition choices. But what does it mean? For someone trying to watch his weight or consume a proper diet,
the calories that sneak in via beverages are usually forgotten. What people might not realize is that calories are
calories. Whether you drink your calories or eat them, your body will process them in a similar manner. The big
difference is that people feel much more satisfied and “full” if they eat their calories. Join us to learn how to
make healthy beverage choices and improve your health!
Chase Your Blues Away
Thursday, October 2 12:30 PM No cost
Presented by Abington Health Systems
In the age where modern life is hectic and rapidly changing, good mental health is key to staying happy and
active. While we will all suffer from hard times at points throughout our lives, usually we will find that we can
pull ourselves out of it and feel better before too long. However, sometimes it isn’t so easy to shake off the
blues. Join us to talk about tips to chase those blues away!
Healthy Hearing
Thursday, October 23 12:30 PM No cost
Presented by Listen 2 Life Hearing Center
Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. It is one of the most common
conditions affecting older and elderly adults. The most important thing you can do if you think you have a
hearing problem is to seek professional advice. Join us for this important seminar that includes a presentation
by an Audiologist, free hearing screening, free service and maintenance of your current hearing aids and
questions and answer time.
Computer Classes
iPad Basics
Thursday, September 18 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$5.00 for PEAK / Encore Members
$10.00 for Non-Members
Register at the Welcome Desk
Presented by Steve and Anita Brown
Location: Encore Experiences at Harleysville
Do you have an iPAD and don’t know how to use it? This class will help you take a look at the basic steps
needed to operate your iPAD. In addition, you will learn how to download apps, organize photos and set
up an e-mail account. You must bring your iPAD and charger to class.
iPad Advanced
Thursday, October 9
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$5.00 for PEAK / Encore Members
$10.00 for Non-Members
Register at the Welcome Desk
Presented by Steve and Anita Brown
Location: Encore Experiences at Harleysville
For those users who are more comfortable with your iPad. Topics discussed will be how to Skype, how to
take photographs, different useful apps and more!
Trips
Ladore Lodge
Friday, October 13-17, 2014
Encore Experiences
$270/double; $395/single
Join us in 2014 for a SPLASHING GOOD Time! The theme is Under the Sea. 1,400 acres of breathtaking
woodlands and trails are yours to enjoy. Perhaps you would like to take a canoe or pontoon boat ride on
picturesque Lake Ladore. Swim in the new indoor pool, enjoy a brand new miniature golf course, play a
game of shuffle board, or relax on a beautiful stone patio. Prices include lodging, Hagey Bus
transportation, eleven meals and snacks.
Longwood Gardens Christmas
Wednesday, December 10
Depart: Encore Experiences at 2:30PM
Return: Encore Experiences around 9:30PM
$49.00 per person
15 reservations needed by November 14;
First come first serve.
Explore the warm Conservatory adorned with decorated trees and poinsettias then stroll the Outdoor
Gardens and see colorful lights—featuring a floating tree display, hundreds of sparkling snowflakes,
twinkling tree forms, and so much more. The outdoor Christmas lights begin to come on at 3:30PM! Dinner
on your own in the café.
Enrichment Programs
Loss Support Group
Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23 12:30 PM
No cost
Presented by Crossroads Hospice
Grief is a response to losing something dear and the unknown territory of life without it. It could be a partner,
a friend, a pet, a job. It is common in our society to experience the pressure of grieving in a predetermined
way. Usually this involves “moving on” and “letting go” in a short amount of time before being expected to
return to everyday routines. Join us for this 12 week program where we can share our losses in a supportive
and encouraging atmosphere.
Movies
Showtime is 10:00 AM
Heaven Is for Real (PG)
Wednesday, September 10
Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Genre: Drama
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Rielly, Thomas Haden Church
A small-town father must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing
experience with the world.
The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13)
Wednesday, September 24
Running time: 2 hours, 6 minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love
that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other
constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at
a cancer support group.
Bears (G)
Wednesday, October 8
Running time: 1 hour, 18 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Starring: John C. Reilly
A documentary that follows an Alaskan bear family as its young cubs are taught life’s most important
lessons.
Belle (PG)
Wednesday, October 22
Running time: 1 hour, 44 mintues
Genre: Drama
Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson
The mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century
England.
Make and Take Craft Class – Fall Theme
Monday, September 15 12:30 PM
Register by September 8
$4.00 for supplies payable at the Welcome Desk
Presented by Diane DeRogatis
Come and see how much fun it can be to learn a new craft and take it home with you! Beginners welcome!
Open House
Tuesday, September 16
All Day
September is National Senior Center Month! This year’s theme is “Experts at Living Well” and where do we live
better than at The PEAK Center! This year we are hosting an open house. Please join us for a free Tai Chi
class from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM, followed by a free lunch at 11:45 AM, and a free lecture by the North Penn
YMCA on the Benefits of Good Nutrition and Exercise After Age 60 at 12:30 PM. There will be door prizes and a
lot of fun and laughter, so please join us!
Members Advisory Council
Third Wednesday of every month 12:30 PM
September 17 and October 15
The Members’ Advisory Committee (MAC) is made up of members like you. The objective is to give you a
voice in conveying your feelings, good, bad and indifferent. We need your ideas, input and help to make
the Center the hub of activities for the community. Join us each month to learn the latest news! Open to
all members!
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Created by AARP, this course provides information to help you drive violation and crash free. This is a
classroom course, there is no driving or other testing involved. Two classes are offered – an eight hour course,
and a four hour refresher course.
Four hour refresher class
Thursday, September 18
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The standard eight hour class
Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 for AARP Members and Spouses
$20.00 for Non AARP Members
Pre-registration required
Murder in the Distillery!
Monday, September 22
Lunch starts at 11:45 AM, show begins at 12:00 PM
$7.00 per person
Presented by Victorian Vanities, Inc.
Register by September 15
Who killed Max Liter? Was it his wife, who wanted a divorce, or the local cheese-maker? Join us for a
murder mystery whodunit and a special lunch of bourbon chicken, wild rice, vegetable medley and a
sweet treat!
Pre-planning Burial Experiences
Wednesday, September 24 12:30 PM
No Cost
Presented by Limerick Garden of Memories
Funeral pre-planning is a wise practice that’s becoming increasingly accepted and appreciated. Many
people who get over their initial resistance to the idea actually find funeral planning to be a freeing
experience. You’re able to make sure things are done in the way you’d like them, and you’ll know that
you’re relieving your loved ones of some very burdensome future responsibilities. Join us to learn more and
find out if pre-planning is right for you.
TransNet: Your Safety Is Our Business
Monday, September 29
No cost
Presented by TransNet
12:30 PM
Whether you’re in your home city or on vacation, public transportation can be a good way to travel. In
most cities, public transportation is much easier, less stressful and more cost-effective than traveling by car
or taxi. However, as many seniors get older, we notice a loss of balance, strength, or dexterity, making us
more vulnerable to injuries. Join us as TransNet advises us on how to stay safe when utilizing public
transportation. Included in the discussion will be TransNet eligibility and how to sign up!
Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon
Friday, October 3 12:30 PM
Presented by Reading Public Museum
Get ready for an exhibition that captures the spark, sex appeal, and sensation that was Marilyn Monroe.
This exhibition documents the legendary life of America’s favourite sex symbol in styles ranging from fashion
photography to Pop Art. Join us as the curator of the Reading Public Museum walks us through a slide
show of this fascinating exhibition.
Rightsizing for Life
Thursday, October 9 12:30 PM
No cost
Presented by Margaret Zook
Have you ever felt owned by your possessions, or weighed down by your “stuff?” Does the idea of creating
a clutter-free home or a simpler living environment sound appealing? Are you looking for a way to make
your empty nest feel like a fresh space for a new chapter in life? Are you perhaps scaling back for a
happier retirement? If so, this is the presentation for you! Join us to learn more!
Are You Being Served?
Tuesday, October 14 3:00- 4:00 PM
Carol Costlow, Consumer Resources Coordinator, and Kathy Salantri, Advanced Living Communities, will
review benefits and services available to seniors in Montgomery County and specifically to residents of
Advanced Living Communities. Bob Sykes, an APPRISE health insurance counselor, will review the changes
expected for Medicare Advantage plans for 2015.
Medicare Made Easy
Wednesday, October 15 7:00 -8:30 PM
Presented by Howard Peck,
Senior Insurance Solutions
For newcomers to Medicare or for a helpful review, Howard Peck will provide an easy-to-follow overview of
Medicare and how supplemental insurance fits in the picture. This will not be a sales presentation.
How to Garden with Ease
Monday, October 20 12:30 PM
$4.00 per person, minimum of 20 people required
Register by October 13
Presented by Marsha Stamm Gayl, HTR
Making gardening easier doesn’t mean there won’t always be something to do in the garden. Although
most gardeners enjoy the time they spend working in their gardens, there comes a point when garden
tasks can get ahead of you, making you can feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. Join us
to learn tips that can put you a little ahead of the game.
Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday, October 29 12:30 PM
No cost
Presented by Liberty Resources
We all remember last winter when we were stuck inside during the snowstorms. What do you do when a
disaster strikes and keeps you from going out? How do you prepare? Join us as we talk about how to
make a plan to stay safe before these events occur.
Country Jamboree
Thursday, October 30
Lunch starts at 11:45 AM,
show begins at 12:30 PM
$7.00 per person; register at the Welcome Desk
Entertainment provided by Ann Brown Music.
Register by Monday October 20
It’s time for a hoe down! Join us for live music, a lunch of fried chicken and all the fixins’, and line dancing
lessons from our own John Long! It’s sure to be a hootenanny, so sign up early