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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 A Gift with Dual Benefits Bob’s Blog Surrey Ambassadors Eagles Tailgate 2 Senior Friendly Mobile Phones Honoring Our Veterans Medicare Open Enrollment Apprise Counseling Holiday Food Collection Looking for Musicians! Volunteer Drivers Needed Holiday Food Collection Toys for Tots Consignment Shop Black Friday Sale 3 Devon Calendar 4 Broomall Calendar 5 Havertown Calendar 6 Media Calendar 7 Navigating the System Shopping Energy Suppliers Member Donations 8 Great News! Grant News! Surrey House Cleaning November 2016 United Way Donor # 614 Bob’s Blog Thanks for All that Surrey Has to Offer November is one of my favorite months since it signi- fies the start of the holiday season. I love everything about the holidays; the celebrations, special foods, decorations, time with family and friends. I get nos- talgic about earlier times in my life and for those spe- cial people who are no longer with us. This time of year also makes me think about others who are less fortunate. In our busy lives, I think we sometimes don’t take the time to realize how lucky most of us are. For me, there are so many things to be thankful for this year, my family and friends, over- coming some health issues and, most importantly, the new family that I now have at Surrey. In my brief time at Surrey, I’ve witnessed the incredi- ble amount of caring that goes on here. Read the story on page 7 to learn about one family that the Surrey team helped this summer. Volunteers, board members, donors, funders and staff are all constantly engaged in offering crucial services and support to older adults. For all these folks, I give thanks because without them Surrey could not make such a huge difference in our community. At the holidays, I think about all the older adults who don’t know about Surrey and who might be alone or need help to stay safely in their homes. Our goal is to keep spreading the word about Surrey, to keep in- creasing the amount of services we offer and to con- tinue our mission into 2017 and beyond. Bob Madonna, President & CEO [email protected] A Gift with Dual Benefits Did you know a gift to Surrey provides benefits to older adults in need and may have a tax bene- fit for you? At the end of last year, Congress made perma- nent a temporary law allowing individuals to make direct charitable contributions from indi- vidual retirement accounts to qualified charities. These donations are called Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). The benefit? If you were to take a taxable IRA distribution and then contribute the proceeds of that distribution to a charity, you would still need to include the IRA distribution as adjusted gross income. Also, QCDs automatically satisfy required minimum distributions for the year that the QCD is made. That’s an advantage for a charitably minded IRA owner who doesn’t need the distribution for personal expenses. There are a few other requirements including: • Only individuals 70 ½ + can exclude a do- nated amount within the IRS defined limits. • A contribution to a qualified charity is de- ductible in the year in which it is paid. • There are limits to how much you can de- duct, but they are very high. • A written confirmation of the donation from the charity is required to document the dis- tribution. Always consult with your tax advisor for federal, state and local tax consequences of your charita- ble contribution. For more information, contact Lauren Christiansen at 610-647-9774. Surrey Ambassadors Ready for Action The Surrey Ambassador program is off to a great start. In this new program, Surrey volunteers receive specialized training and then attend community events, such as church coffees or community fairs, to spread the word about Sur- rey. Volunteers from several Surrey locations met at Devon for a morning training session. They met staff from different departments within Surrey and heard updates from each area about the services we offer. Now they are ready to share their knowledge. If you know of an event and would like the Surrey Ambassadors to attend, please contact Kathy Henderson at 610-566-0505. Eagles Tailgate Party and Game Surrey, Devon Sunday, November 6, 12 - 4, $12 Enjoy the Eagles without the cold or crowds! Join Bob Madonna at Surrey Devon for an old fashioned tail- gate party complete with all the fixings, beer and wine. Then, watch on the big screen in the café while the Eagles beat up on the NY Giants. Bring a friend and help cheer our Eagles to victory. RSVP to Nicole or Cindy at 610-647-9172.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 A Gift with Dual Benefits
Bob’s Blog Surrey Ambassadors
Eagles Tailgate
2 Senior Friendly Mobile Phones
Honoring Our Veterans Medicare Open Enrollment
Apprise Counseling Holiday Food Collection Looking for Musicians!
Volunteer Drivers Needed Holiday Food Collection
Toys for Tots Consignment Shop Black Friday
Sale
3 Devon Calendar
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Broomall Calendar
5 Havertown Calendar
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Media Calendar
7 Navigating the System
Shopping Energy Suppliers Member Donations
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Great News! Grant News! Surrey House Cleaning
November 2016
United Way Donor # 614
Bob’s Blog Thanks for All that Surrey Has to Offer
November is one of my favorite months since it signi-fies the start of the holiday season. I love everything about the holidays; the celebrations, special foods, decorations, time with family and friends. I get nos-talgic about earlier times in my life and for those spe-cial people who are no longer with us. This time of year also makes me think about others who are less fortunate. In our busy lives, I think we sometimes don’t take the time to realize how lucky most of us are. For me, there are so many things to be thankful for this year, my family and friends, over-coming some health issues and, most importantly, the new family that I now have at Surrey. In my brief time at Surrey, I’ve witnessed the incredi-ble amount of caring that goes on here. Read the story on page 7 to learn about one family that the Surrey team helped this summer. Volunteers, board members, donors, funders and staff are all constantly engaged in offering crucial services and support to older adults. For all these folks, I give thanks because without them Surrey could not make such a huge difference in our community. At the holidays, I think about all the older adults who don’t know about Surrey and who might be alone or need help to stay safely in their homes. Our goal is to keep spreading the word about Surrey, to keep in-creasing the amount of services we offer and to con-tinue our mission into 2017 and beyond. Bob Madonna, President & CEO [email protected]
A Gift with Dual Benefits Did you know a gift to Surrey provides benefits to older adults in need and may have a tax bene-fit for you? At the end of last year, Congress made perma-nent a temporary law allowing individuals to make direct charitable contributions from indi-vidual retirement accounts to qualified charities. These donations are called Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). The benefit? If you were to take a taxable IRA distribution and then contribute the proceeds of that distribution to a charity, you would still need to include the IRA distribution as adjusted gross income. Also, QCDs automatically satisfy required minimum distributions for the year that the QCD is made. That’s an advantage for a charitably minded IRA owner who doesn’t need the distribution for personal expenses. There are a few other requirements including: • Only individuals 70 ½ + can exclude a do-
nated amount within the IRS defined limits. • A contribution to a qualified charity is de-
ductible in the year in which it is paid. • There are limits to how much you can de-
duct, but they are very high. • A written confirmation of the donation from
the charity is required to document the dis-tribution.
Always consult with your tax advisor for federal, state and local tax consequences of your charita-ble contribution. For more information, contact Lauren Christiansen at 610-647-9774.
Surrey Ambassadors Ready for Action The Surrey Ambassador program is off to a great start. In this new program, Surrey volunteers receive specialized training and then attend community events, such as church coffees or community fairs, to spread the word about Sur-rey. Volunteers from several Surrey locations met at Devon for a morning training session. They met staff from different departments within Surrey and heard updates from each area about the services we offer. Now they are ready to share their knowledge. If you know of an event and would like the Surrey Ambassadors to attend, please contact Kathy Henderson at 610-566-0505.
Eagles Tailgate Party and Game Surrey, Devon Sunday, November 6, 12 - 4, $12 Enjoy the Eagles without the cold or crowds! Join Bob Madonna at Surrey Devon for an old fashioned tail-gate party complete with all the fixings, beer and wine. Then, watch on the big screen in the café while the Eagles beat up on the NY Giants. Bring a friend and help cheer our Eagles to victory. RSVP to Nicole or Cindy at 610-647-9172.
Senior Friendly Mobile Phone Options Cell phones are no longer considered a luxury item. They provide safety, security and a way to connect to the outside world. If you would like a cell phone but want to keep the costs low, con-sider one of these options. Prepaid plans If you would like to have a cell phone for emer-gencies, power failures or infrequent use, try a pre-paid or pay as you go plan. With these ser-vices, you buy a certain amount of minutes that must be used within a specified period of time. Pure Talk USA offers a Senior AddVantage Plan. This plan provides any combination of 300 min-utes of talk or 900 text messages for $10 per month. Free Cellphone You may qualify for a free cellphone through Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a govern-ment sponsored program that provides free cell-phones to low-income Americans. To find out whether someone is eligible or for more infor-mation visit LifelineSupport.org Senior Friendly Cellphone Several companies manufacture phones with senior friendly options such as a large, raised keypad, voice activated keypad and simplified features such as an “SOS” emergency alert but-ton. Some can even show someone’s location via the GPS feature which allows for assistance if the user gets lost. Three top rated are: the Doro PhoneEasy 626 sold by Consumer Cellular, the Jitterbug from GreatCall and Snapfon. Prices range from $50 to $149 for the phone and $10 and up for the monthly service, depending upon the type of services chosen.
2017 Medicare For Delaware County Residents See what’s happening to Medicare in 2017. This presentation gives an overview of changes con-cerning new Medicare benefits, Medicare Ad-vantage Plans and Part D Prescription Plans. No registration required. Broomall Thursday, November 10 from 1:15 - 2 Media Wednesday, November 2 from 1 - 2 Havertown Wednesday, November 9 from 9:45 - 11:45
APPRISE Counseling New to Medicare? Have questions about your medical insurance? Having a problem with a bill? Trained APPRISE volunteers can help. This month APPRISE volunteers will offer appoint-ments for two types of questions: 1. Specific for Open Enrollment or Part D and 2. Regular Medi-care counseling. Please check the dates and en-sure you are registering for the type of counsel-ing you need. You must have an appointment. Surrey - Devon: call 610-647-6404 Chester County Residents: Open Enrollment Counseling Friday, November 4 from 9 - 2:30 Wednesday, November 16 from 9 - 2:30 Friday, December 2 from 9 - 2:30 Medicare Counseling Monday, November 7 from 9:30 - 1 Monday, November 14 from 9:30 - 1 Monday, November 21 from 9:30 - 1 Monday, November 28 from 9:30 - 1 Delaware County Residents Medicare Counseling Thursday, November 10 from 9:30 - 1
Surrey - Broomall: call 215-307-7158 Delaware County residents only. Open Enrollment Counseling Tuesday, November 15 from 10 - 1 Medicare Counseling Tuesday, November 22 from 10 - 2 Surrey - Havertown: call 610-446-2070 Delaware County residents only. Thursday, November 10 from 9 - 11 Thursday, November 17 from 9 - 11 Surrey - Media Delaware County residents only. Call 610-566-0505 for dates.
Walk with the Curator at Scott Arboretum Wednesday, November 9, 12 -1 Join Mary Tipping, Curator and Plant Recorder of the Scott Arboretum, for an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the person responsible for curating the collection. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. Limited car-pooling may be available. Carpools will meet at 11:30. Please call Kathy at 610-566-0505 to re-serve your spot.
LIHEAP The LIHEAP (Low Income Heat Energy Assistance Program) program provides grants to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help pay heating bills. LIHEAP offers both cash and crisis grants. Cash Grant: The grant payment is sent directly to the utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on the utility bill. The only exception is when a renter’s heat is included as part of the rent. Payment is then made directly to the individual. Crisis Grant: Helps families who have an emergency and are in danger of being without heat. Call LIHEAP hotline for infor-mation and income requirements 610-447-3099.
Honoring Our Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, all Veterans are invited to enjoy a free lunch at any location on Friday, November
11th. Thank you for your service to our country!
Link Program Growing Successfully In mid-August, a Surrey team began calling se-lect Chester County residents as part of the PA Link program. This program provides valuable resources and information to older adults. In each case, we try to provide those contacted with at least two options. The reaction has been great! Link counselors have shared information on topics from local dentists (including the free CVIM dental program) low vision sources, trans-portation and . . . vocal coaches. Along the way, we’ve even learned from some of you about local veterinarians who do house calls! Surrey’s Link team is here to help you with infor-mation whether you need help paying certain bills, making a decision on where to live, down-sizing, the name of local vets who makes house calls or any other of a wide range of questions or concerns. Surrey’s role is to provide information and resources and does not represent an en-dorsement of the providers.
This resource information service is completely free to our members (there may be a charge for the actual products or services). If you know of someone who might benefit from this resource, please call us directly on our Link line at 610-268-5806. Liz, Nancy, Kosta, or Colleen will be very glad to speak with you!
Looking for Musicians! Join the Instrumental Ensemble Surrey Devon, Mondays 9 - 9:30 Looking to dust off that musical instrument and start playing again? The Surrey Services Instru-mental Ensemble is seeking new members! The purpose of the ensemble is to play music in a group setting that is relaxed and fun. The music repertoire is generally beginner or intermediate. Throughout the year, we accom-pany sing-a-longs in the Cafe, play in the Surrey Winter and Spring Concerts and perform for groups in our community. Join us! Our ensemble is small and all musical backgrounds are welcome. What we have in common is our love of music. If you are inter-ested, call 610 - 647 - 9172.
Volunteer Drivers Needed Surrey is currently seeking volunteer drivers to transport individuals to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other activities 4 - 5 days per month in Delaware County and Chester County. We will soon start offering weekend rides and will need drivers to help with this ser-vice. An excellent driving record is required and strong knowledge of area roads is helpful. Please contact Linda DiMaggio at 484-321-6106.
Holiday Food Collection Surrey is collecting non-perishable food items to be given to local food cupboards through mid-December. Please drop your donations off at any Surrey location. Also, please be sure to check expiration dates on any goods donated. Thank you for sharing with those less fortunate in our community.
Toys for Tots November 1 - December 10 Three locations for drop off: Surrey Consignment Shop, Surrey in Havertown, Surrey in Media. Please donate an unwrapped new toy for a child in need.
Surrey Consignment Shop Black Friday Sale!!!
Friday, November 25 Special Sale hours 9 - 4
30% to 50% off all items
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1 World Vegan Day Reflexology (by appt.) Strength & Stretch 10:45 -11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Knitting Circle 11 - 12:30 AF Exercise 12:30 - 1:15 Fun with Classical 12:45 - 2 OSHER 2 - 3:15 Watercolor Class 2:30 - 4:30 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans Vegan Bean Enchiladas
2 Reflexology (by appt.) MLSN Current Events 9 - 10:30 Bal/Posture/Strength 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Matter of Balance 12:45 - 2:15 Gentle Yoga 1 - 2 Flu Shots 1:30 - 3:30 Memory Screening 1:30 -3:30 MLSN Bridge 2 - 4 Trip: Paoli Acme Asian Honey Chicken
3 National Sandwich Day Reiki & CVIM (by appt.) Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Silver Sneakers 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4; Drama 1:30-3 German Conversation 1:30 - 3 Retire to Life 7 - 9 Van Trip: Trader Joes Grilled Turkey Grinder
4 Reiki (by appt.) Open Enrollment 9 - 2:30 by appt. Chair Yoga 11- 12 Tai Chi 1 - 2 Trip: Paoli Acme Café Closed Saturday Class AF Tai Chi 10:30 - 11:15 Sunday Eagles Game 12 - 4
7 Apprise by Appt. 9:30 - 1 Ens/Chimes/Chorus 9 -11:45 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Silver Snkrs w/ Yoga 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Roundtable 1:30 - 3 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme Baked Flounder w/ Lemon Butter
8 Reflexology (by appt.) Eat Smart 10 - 11 Strength & Stretch 10:45 -11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Knitting Circle 11 - 12:30 AF Exercise 12:30 - 1:15 Fun with Classical 12:45 - 2 Watercolor Class 2:30 - 4:30 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans Chicken Cacciatore
9 Reflexology (by appt.) MLSN Current Events 9 - 10:30 Bal/Posture/Strength 11 - 11:45 Scott Arboretum 12 -1 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Men’s Club 12:30 - 1:30 Matter of Balance 12:45 - 2:15 Gentle Yoga 1 - 2; French 1:30 - 3; MLSN Bridge 2-4; Trip: Paoli Acme Tortellini Butternut Squash
10 CVIM (by appt.) Delco Apprise by App. 9:30 - 1 Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Silver Sneakers 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 German Conversation 1:30 - 3 Van Trip: Trader Joes Roasted Pork Loin
11 Veterans Day Reiki (by appt.) Wage Theft 10:30 - 11:30 Chair Yoga 11 - 12 New Member/B-Day Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Tai Chi 1 - 2; Trip: Paoli Acme Beef Stew w/ Rolls Saturday Class AF Tai Chi 10:30 - 11:15
14 Apprise by Appt. 9:30 - 1 Ens/Chimes/Chorus 9 -11:45 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Silver Snkrs w/ Yoga 12:30 - 1:15 Roundtable 1:30 - 3 What is PT? 1:30 - 2:30 Spoken Word 3 - 4:30 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme Chicken & Pepper Paella
15 Reflexology (by appt.) Eat Smart 10 - 11 Elder Abuse Prevention 10:30 -11:30; Strength & Stretch 10:45 -11:30; Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Knitting Circle 11 - 12:30 AF Exercise 12:30 - 1:15 Fun w Classical Music 12:45 - 2 Caregiver Support Grp 1:30 - 3 Watercolor Class 2:30 - 4:30 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans Grilled Tilapia w/ Vinaigrette
16 Reflexology (by appt.) MLSN Current Events 9 - 10:30 Open Enrollment 9 - 2:30 by appt. Bal/Posture/Strength 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Matter of Balance 12:45 - 2:15 Gentle Yoga 1 - 2 MLSN Bridge 2 - 4 Trip: Paoli Acme Pulled Pork Sandwich
17 Reiki & CVIM (by appt.) Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 Silver Sneakers 10:45 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Words in Words 12:30 - 1:30 Drama 1:30 - 3 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4 German Conversation 1:30 - 3 iPad Tips & Tricks 2 - 3:30 Van Trip: Trader Joes Meat Loaf & Gravy
18 Reiki (by appt.) A Better Election Process 10:30 - 11:30 Chair Yoga 11 - 12 Lunch & Learn 11 - 12 Tai Chi 1 - 2 Café Closed Trip: Paoli Acme Saturday Class AF Tai Chi 10:30 - 11:15
21 Apprise by Appt. 9:30 - 1 Ens/Chimes/Chorus 9 -11:45 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Silver Snkrs w/ Yoga 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Roundta-ble 1:30 - 3 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme Broccoli Quiche w/ soup
22 Reflexology (by appt.) Eat Smart 10 - 11 Strength & Stretch 10:45 -11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Knitting Circle 11 - 12:30 AF Exercise 12:30 - 1:15 Fun with Classical 12:45 - 2 Watercolor Class 2:30 - 4:30 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans Salisbury Steaks
23 Reflexology (by appt.) MLSN Current Events 9-10:30 Balance/Posture/Strength 11-11:45 Thanksgiving Lunch 11 - 1 Gentle Yoga 1 - 2 Men’s Club 12:30 - 1:30 Surrey Closing at 2 Trip: Paoli Acme Thanksgiving Dinner w/ Fixings
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Surrey is Closed for the Holiday
Saturday Fitness center OPEN Tai Chi Class Canceled
28 Apprise by Appt. 9:30 - 1 Ens/Chimes/Chorus 9 - 11:45 Crochet Club 10 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Silver Snkrs w/ Yoga 12:30 - 1:15 Surrey Bridge 1:30 - 4 Roundta-ble 1:30 - 3 Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Van Trip: Devon Acme Mediterranean Tuna Wrap
29 Reflexology (by appt.) Eat Smart 10 - 11 Strength & Stretch 10:45 -11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Knitting Circle 11-12:30 AF Exercise 12:30 - 1:15 Fun with Classical 12:45 - 2 Caregiver Support Grp 1:30 - 3 Van Trip: Giant or Wegmans Baked Ziti
30 Reflexology (by appt.) MLSN Current Events 9 - 10:30 Bal/Posture/Strength 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Men’s Club 12:30 - 1:30 Matter of Balance 12:45 - 2:15 Gentle Yoga 1 - 2 French Conversation 1:30 - 3 Trip: Paoli Acme Beef Sliders w/ Fried Onions
Free lunch for Veterans on Friday, November 11th
For a reflexology or massage
appointment please call Leigh Baker at 352-804-6030.
For Reiki appointment please
call Leslie Joy Smith at 484-999-8704.
Memory Screening Wednesday, November 2, 1:30 - 3:30 Surrey’s Home Care will conduct free confidential memory screenings. The memory screening tool consists of 10 short questions and a few drawings.
Flu Shots Wednesday, November 2, 1:30 - 3:30 Free flu shots for adults 65 years and older. To reg-ister call, 1-866-CALL-MLH.
Eagles Tailgate Party and Televised Game $12 Sunday November 6, 12 - 5. See p. 1.
Eat Smart, Live Strong Tuesdays November 8 - 29, 10 - 11 Trying to improve your health? This program gives tips and support to help people eat healthier and increase physical activity.
For Devon Veterans: A Veterans Day Celebration Saturday, November 12, 5:30—8:30, $25 Veterans and spouses invited to enjoy appetizers, wine and beer before a delicious dinner. Wear your uniform and bring memorabilia! Call Muriel for information 610-647-6404.
What is Physical Therapy? Monday, November 14, 1:30 - 2:30
Physical Therapy can help those who have an in-jury, suffer from chronic aches and pains, or those who have undergone orthopedic surgery. Pre-sented by Dana Durkin, licensed physical therapist. Spoken Word Performance $5 Monday, November 14, 3 - 4:30 Noah Cutler will perform original poetry, micro-fiction and perhaps a dramatic reading or two. Re-freshments will be served. AF Exercise Class Tuesdays, Nov. 15 - Dec. 20, 12:30 - 1:15 Free of charge during dates above. You’ll receive a voucher for a free lunch and exercise class for each class you attend. Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 - 11:30 Most cases of elder abuse occur from “trusted oth-ers?” Learn the signs of abuse, neglect and exploi-tation of adults in our communities and how you can protect yourself. Presented by Cindy Willison, Chester County Department of Aging Services. iPad Tips & Tricks $15 Thursday, November 17, 2 - 3:30 Whether you are new to the iPad or tablet or
you've been using it for a while, come learn lots of tips and tricks. Handouts will be provided. Please bring your iPad or tablet with you. A Better Election Process Friday, November 18, 10:30 - 11:30 Ideological polarization and partisan conflict are deeper now than they have been for a long time. Please join us as we discuss our current election process and how it can be changed. Lunch & Learn $5 Friday, November 18, 11 - 12 Join Chef Ben as he shows you ways to make holi-day cooking healthier! Thanksgiving Lunch - Reservations Required $5 Wednesday, November 23, 11 - 1 Please see Nicole to place your reservation. There are two reservation times available: an 11 - 12 seat-ing or a 12 -1 seating. Share Your Tips for Overcoming Challenges By appointment Professional writer Meg Lewis would like to share your advice with others. She records peoples’ ex-periences and publishes them, anonymously if de-sired, on her blog. Contact her at 215-871-6471.
November 2016 — Devon
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
For more information or to contact
Olga please call 215-307-7158
4 First Friday Flick at Marple Public Library 1 - 3 Van Trip: Broomall ACME. Call transportation for reser-vation. 610-993-9493
7 Shopping Trip to Surrey Con-signment Shop 10 - 11 Lunch ($4)- Sloppy Joe’s 12 - 1 (Reservations Required) YogaStretch 1 - 1:45
8 Cardio Strength and Balance 10 - 10:45 Bring Your Own Lunch & Games 12:15 - 2 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Knitting for Fun! ($1) 1 - 2
9 Coffee/Tea Time 10:30 - 12 Metros Art Grp ($1) 10:30 - 2 Walk with the Curator of the Scott Arboretum 12 - 1 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 The Freedom of Dancing ($1) 1 - 2 Van Trip: Newtown Square ACME. Call transportation for reservation. 610-993-9493.
10 Coffee ‘n Creativity 10:30 - 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Lunch by Chef Ben ($4): Roasted Pork Loin with Mixed Mushrooms 12:15 - 1:15 Medicare 2017 Update Presen-tation 1:15 - 2
11 Pot Luck Thanksgiving Luncheon hosted by Trinity Church (Reservations required). Call Carla at 610-787-0036 to reserve your spot. (Space is limited). 12 - 2 You are asked to bring a side or salad to share.
14 Lunch ($4) Chicken Pot Pie 12 - 1 (Reservations Re-quested) YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Mini-Massages (by appoint-ment) 2 - 3
15 Cardio Strength and Balance 10 - 10:45 Medicare Health Plan and Part D Comparison (by appt.)10 - 1 Grilled Cheese Lunch ($2) 12-1 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Knitting for Fun! ($1) 1 - 2
16 Coffee/Tea Time 10:30 - 12:00 Metros Art Grp ($1) 10:30 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 The Freedom of Dancing ($1) 1 - 2 Van Trip: Newtown Square ACME. Call transportation for reservation. 610-993-9493
17 Coffee ‘n Creativity 10:30 - 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 Lunch by Chef Ben ($4): Meat Loaf & Gravy 12:15 - 1:15 Breast Cancer Awareness Lec-ture by MLH Community Health 1:15-2
18 Multicultural Dine Around at Hymie’s Delicatessen (Reservations Required) 342 Montgomery Avenue, Wynnewood
21 Member Get Together: Thanksgiving Celebration 12 - 2 (Reservations Required)
22 Cardio Strength and Balance 10 - 10:45 APPRISE Counseling (by ap-pointment only) 10 - 2 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Turkey Salad Platter Lunch ($2) & Games 12:15 - 2 Knitting for Fun! ($1) 1 - 2
23 Coffee/Tea Time 10:30 - 12:00 Metros Art Grp ($1) 10:30 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 2 The Freedom of Dancing ($1) 1 - 2 Surrey Closes at 2
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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28 Pot Luck Luncheon 11:30-1 Birthday Bingo! 1 - 2 YogaStretch 1 - 1:45
29 Cardio Strength and Balance 10 - 10:45 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Bring Your Own Lunch & Games 12:15 - 2 Knitting for Fun! ($1) 1 - 2
30 Coffee/Tea Time 10:30 - 12:00 Metros Art Grp ($1) 10:30 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 The Freedom of Dancing ($1) 1 - 2 Van Trip- Newtown Square ACME. Call transportation for reservation. 610-993-9493.
The coffee (and tea) is always on! Join us at anytime during
our center hours to enjoy a cup and some conversation!
All Surrey activities are held
at Trinity Church 144 Lawrence Road, Broomall
Unless otherwise noted
1 Cardio Strength and Balance 10 - 10:45 Bring Your Own Lunch & Games 12:15 - 2 Canasta ($1) 11 - 1 Knitting for Fun! ($1) 1 - 2
2 Ask a Nurse 10 - 12 Coffee/Tea Time 10:30 - 12 Metros Art Grp ($1) 10:30 - 2 Pinochle ($1) 12:15 - 3 Freedom of Dancing ($1) 1 - 2 Van Trip: Newtown Square ACME. Call transportation for reservation. 610-993-9493.
3 Coffee ‘n Creativity 10:30 - 12 Line Dancing ($4) 11 - 12 All You Can Eat Pancake and French Toast Brunch ($2) 12:15 - 1:15 (Reservations Required) Book Club 1 - 2
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Canned food drive to support members in need and our local food bank. Please donate non-perishable food items throughout the month of November. Please check expiration dates before donating. Book Club Thursday, November 3, 1 - 2 Join us as we discuss our book for this month Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Our discussion is led by Marple Public Library’s Bridgette Crockett.
Coffee and Creativity Thursdays, 10:30 - 12 Bring along existing handiwork, sip some coffee or tea and enjoy the camaraderie. Shopping Trip to Surrey Consignment Shop Monday, November 7, 9:45 - 11 Have you been curious about what treasures are available at our Consignment Shop in Devon? Here is your chance to check it out. You will receive a coupon for $5 off any purchase over $20. Please sign up with Olga as space is limited. We will offer this trip every other month leaving from Surrey Broomall at 9:45 and returning in time to enjoy the delicious lunch.
Walk with the Curator at Scott Arboretum Wednesday, November 9, 11:30 - 1 See page 2 for information. Medicare 2017 Update Presentation Thursday, November 10, 1:15 - 2 Learn what is new for Medicare in 2017 with the APPRISE Insurance Counseling Program. Mini – Massages (by appointment only) Monday, November 14, 2 - 3 Surrey staff member, Connie, will be offering 15 minute table massages. There are only four available massages and they are by appoint-ment only. See Olga to schedule. Medicare Health Plan and Part D Comparison Tuesday, November 15, 10 - 1 (by appt.) Individual Open Enrollment and Part D appoint-ments are available through the APPRISE pro-gram. Schedule a valuable one-on-one appoint-ment for plan changes with a counselor. APPRISE Counseling Tuesday, November 22, 10 - 2 (by appt.) Individual Medicare counseling appointments to review plan options and have questions an-swered.
Breast Cancer Awareness Lecture by MLH Thursday, November 17, 1:15 - 2 Join us for a lecture from MLH Community Health on Breast Cancer Awareness. Free! Multicultural Dine Around: Hymie’s Merion Delicatessen Friday, November 18, 12 - 2 Join us for lunch at Hymie’s Delicatessen in Wynnewood. Please bring enough cash to cover your portion of the bill, plus tax and tip. You must register with Olga as space is limited. Member Get Together: Thanksgiving Luncheon Celebration ($4) Monday, November 21, 12 - 2 Join us for a delicious luncheon of turkey meat-loaf and all the trimmings! Please call Olga at 215-307-7158 or contact a committee member to register. Pot Luck Luncheon & Birthday Bingo! Monday, November 28, 11:30 - 1 Join us for a delicious Pot Luck Luncheon. Either bring a homemade or store bought entrée or side or a $4 donation. Surrey will provide the birthday cake. After lunch, join us in celebrat-ing the November birthdays with bingo for prizes!
November 2016 — Havertown
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
1 Portrait Painting 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Blue Cross Enrollment 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Living a Healthy Life 12 - 2:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Van Trip: Havertown ACME
2 Current Events 9 - 10 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Rosemary Roasted Turkey
3 Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry
4 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch: Keeping Safe from Scams 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Board Game Café 12:30 - 4 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Van trip: Broomall ACME Roast Beef w/ Gravy
7 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11:30 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Adult Coloring 12:30 - 2 Jefferson Elder Care 1 - 2:30 Baked Fish w/ Romesco Sauce
8 Election Day Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Living a Healthy Life 12 - 2:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 * No Portrait Painting Today *
* No Bingo Today * Van Trip: Havertown ACME Chicken Pot Pie
9 Current Events 9 - 10 Ask a Nurse 9:30 - 11:30 APPRISE—Medicare Annual Enrollment 9:45 - 11:45 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45, Scott Arbore-tum trip 12 - 1 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Turkey Hoagie
10 APPRISE 9 - 11, by appt. only Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Chili Dog
11 Veteran’s Day! Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch: Veterans Benefits 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Board Game Café 12:30 - 4 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Van trip: Broomall ACME Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy
14 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11:30 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Adult Coloring 12:30 - 2 Jefferson Elder Care 1 - 2:30 Entrepreneurial Workshop 3:30 - 5
Sesame Ginger Beef
15 Portrait Painting 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Senior Advocate 10 - 1 Thanksgiving Special Luncheon 10:30 - 12:30 Living a Healthy Life 12 - 2:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3, Line Dance 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Caregiver Support Group 2:30 - 4 Van Trip: Havertown ACME Thanksgiving meal: Roast Turkey
16 Current Events 9 - 10 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Meatloaf w/ Mushroom Gravy
17 APPRISE 9 - 11, by appt. only Open Art Studio 9 - 12 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Party Bridge 12 - 4 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 1/2 Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Sandwich
18 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Lecture & Lunch: Vaccines—Not Just for Kids 10:45 - 11:45 New Member Lunch & Birthday Party 11:45 - 12:30 Board Game Café 12:30 - 4 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4 Table Tennis 1 - 4 Van trip: Broomall ACME Beef Pizziola
21 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11:30 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Adult Coloring 12:30 - 2 Jefferson Elder Care 1 - 2:30 Turkey Salad Platter
22 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Blue Cross Enroll 10:45 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Van Trip: Havertown ACME Baked Fish Sandwich w/ Dill Sauce
23 Current Events 9 - 10 Ask a Nurse 9:30 - 11:30 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Surrey Closes at 2 * No Open Art Studio Today *
* No Line Dancing Today * * No Advanced Italian Today *
* No Poker Today *
Chicken Cacciatore
24
Surrey is Closed for the Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Surrey is Closed for the Holiday
28 BP w/ Nancy 9:30 - 11 Silver Sneakers 10 - 10:45 Weaving 10 - 11:30 Walking Club 11 - 11:45 Brain Fitness 11 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Adult Coloring 12:30 - 2 Cheese Steak Macaroni
29 Stretch & Move 10 - 10:45 Knit Wits 10 - 11:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Bingo 12:30 - 3 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Table Tennis 2 - 4 Van Trip: Havertown ACME Tuna Salad Platter
30 Current Events 9 - 10 Tai Chi 10 - 10:45 Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Open Art Studio 12:30 - 3:30 Line Dancing 1 - 2 Advanced Italian 1 - 3:30 Poker 1 - 4 Swedish Meatballs
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Independence Blue Cross Open Enrollment Tuesday, November 1, 10:45 - 11:45 Tina Garrity will talk about 2017 changes. Portrait Painting 2 more Tuesdays, November 1 & 15, 9 - 12 (no class November 8) Living a Healthy Life 3 more Tuesdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 12 - 2:30 Free!
Lecture & Lunch: Keeping Safe from Scams Friday, November 4, 10:45 - 11:45 The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office will talk about crimes such as identity theft, fraud, and scams. With the increasing number of crimes com-mitted against older adults, learn to protect yourself and what to do if a crime has occurred. Learn about the District Attorney’s Office resources. Giveaways and free lunch to all participants. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers’ Work-shops Three Mondays, November 7, 14 & 21, 1 - 2:30 This 3-session workshop, facilitated by experts at Jefferson Eldercare, will teach caregivers skills needed to care for individuals with dementia, in-cluding how to handle some common symptoms of dementia, such as wandering and refusing care. The free workshop will include the following topics: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors; The Power of Activity and Taking Care of Self. For more information or to register, call Mary or Mary Cath-
erine. November 8, Election Day—parking limited Lecture & Lunch: APPRISE Annual Medicare Enrollment Update Wednesday November 9, 9:45 - 11:45 APPRISE explains the 2017 Medicare information concerning Original Medicare Premiums, Co-pays, Deductibles, and New Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D Prescription Plans Information. Free! APPRISE Counseling, by appt. only Two Thursdays, November 10 & 17, 9 - 11 This health insurance counseling program helps older Pennsylvanians understand Medicare. Call 610-446-2070 to schedule your appointment.
Lecture & Lunch: Veterans Benefits Friday, November 11, 10:45 - 11:45 Laquesha Morrison, Admissions Director of St. Francis Home, will talk about benefits available for Veterans. Free lunch to all participants! Entrepreneurial Idea Workshop Monday, November 14, 3:30 - 5 Looking to generate additional income? Want to start a business but don't know where to start? Taxes, social media, community resources, and more will be covered in future monthly workshops. Call 610-446-2070 to sign up. Free! Meet With a Senior Advocate Tuesday, November 15, 10 - 1 Senior Advocate Pat Haussmann will be here the third Tuesday of each month. She will help you
complete various forms. Pat cannot give legal advice, but she will refer your concerns to a Legal Aid Paralegal. Call 610-446-2070 to schedule your free, half-hour appointment. Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, November 15, 2:30 - 4 Caring for someone with dementia, confusion, memory loss, or cognitive losses? Discuss caregiving challenges and find emotional support. All are welcome. Third Tuesday of each month.
Lecture & Lunch: Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids! Friday, November 18, 10:45 - 11:45 Diane Capuzzi, RN from Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Community Health Services Department will tell us why “Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids.” Free lunch to all participants.
New Member Lunch & Birthday Party! Friday, November 18, 11:45 - 12:30 Everyone enjoys birthday cake and ice cream with lunch! Members with November birthdays are our special guests and receive a free lunch today.
Independence Blue Cross Open Enrollment Tuesday, November 22, 10:45 - 11:45 Tina Garrity will talk about 2017 changes. Free! Thanksgiving Special Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 - 12:30 Let’s be thankful as we enjoy good company, a delicious lunch and great entertainment. Space is limited. Pre-Registration is a MUST. Cost: $6* *$2 is COSA suggested contribution for meals and
Lunch Policy • Lunch is served Monday -
Friday, 11:45 - 12:30. • Reserve your lunch by calling
the Center after 9 am. • A $2 contribution is requested. • Pick up your lunch ticket at the
Registration Desk.
Havertown Activities For additional information about
any activity listed, or for the menu of the day, call
Receptionists Sharon, Saundra, Barbara or Program Assistant
Mary Gengenbach at
610-446-2070.
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1
SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 SilverSneakers® YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Crochet Corner 1 - 2
BBQ Pork Sandwich
2
Bingo 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Medicare 2017 Update 1 - 2 Duplicate Bridge 1 - 4
Rosemary Roasted Turkey
3
Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 4
Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry
4
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Sit ‘N Knit 9:15 - 10:15 Drawing w/ Lucky 9:15 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Shopping at the ACME 1:00 Bridge Club 1 - 4
Roast Beef
7
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10 - 11 Just Say Yes to Healthy Eating 11 - 12 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving 1 - 2:30 Wii Bowling 1 - 2 Fun with the iPad 1 - 2
Baked Fish
8
SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 SilverSneakers® YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Crochet Corner 1 - 2
Chicken Pot Pie
9
Bingo 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Ask the Nurse 10 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Walk with the Curator at Scott Arboretum 12 - 1 Kitchen Table Stories 1 - 2 Duplicate Bridge 1 - 4
Turkey Hoagie
10
Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 4
Chili Dog
11
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Sit ‘N Knit 9:15 - 10:15 Drawing w/ Lucky 9:15 - 10:15 Billiards at Surrey Havertown & Lunch 10 - 1:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pokeno Party 1 - 2 Bridge Club 1 - 4
Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy
14
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10 - 11 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving 1 - 2:30 Wii Bowling 1 - 2
Sesame Ginger Beef
15
SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Soup’s On w/ Toni 10 - 11 Lunch 12 - 12:45 SilverSneakers® YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Crochet Corner 1 - 2 Coloring Inside the Lines: Adult Coloring Books 1 - 2
Baked Fish Sandwich
16
Bingo 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Duplicate Bridge 1 - 4 Bunco Party 1 - 2
Meatloaf
17
Bead It Jewelry Club 9 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Pinochle Lessons & Play 1 - 4 Crafts Corner 1 - 2 Supper Club at Uno’s 5 - 7
1/2 a Ham & Cheddar Sand-wich & Soup
18
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Sit ‘N Knit 9:15 - 10:15 Drawing w/ Lucky 9:15 - 10:15 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Shopping at the ACME 1:00 Bridge Club 1 - 4
Beef Pizziola
21
Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10 - 11 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving 1 - 2:30 Wii Bowling 1 - 2 Fun with the iPad 1 - 2 Reiki Sessions 1 - 3
Turkey Salad Platter
22
SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Thanksgiving Luncheon 12 - 12:45 Thanksgiving Move & Groove 1 - 2 (No SilverSneakers® YogaS-tretch) Crochet Corner 1 - 2
Thanksgiving Luncheon
23
Bingo 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 Ask the Nurse 10 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Focus on Fiction Book Club at HKF Library 1 - 2 No Duplicate Bridge Surrey Closes at 2
Chicken Cacciatore
24
Surrey is Closed for the Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
25
Surrey is Closed for the Holiday
_________________________ Sunday, November 27 1 - 4:15 Surrey Media Opera Appreciation Club- Cosi Fan Tutte Simulcast at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute
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Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10 - 11 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Weaving 1 - 2:30 Wii Bowling 1 - 2
Cheese Steak Macaroni
29
SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 SilverSneakers® YogaStretch 1 - 1:45 Crochet Corner 1 - 2
Tuna Salad Platter
30
Bingo 9:15 - 10:15 Pinochle Club 9 - 11:30 SilverSneakers® 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 12 - 12:45 Duplicate Bridge 1 - 4
Swedish Meatballs
Surrey Media Activities
For additional information about any activity listed, or
for the menu of the day, call Connie Woodring,
Program Assistant, at 610-566-0505
November 2016 — Media
Canned food drive to support members in need and our local food bank. Please donate non-perishable food items throughout the month of November. Please check expiration dates before donating. Medicare 2017 Update Wednesday, November 2, 1-2 Learn what is new for Medicare in 2017 with the APPRISE Insurance Counseling Program. Drawing with Lucky Fridays, 9:15 - 10:15 Back by popular demand! Join fellow Surrey member Lucky Lewis for a no-stress, fun morning of sketching. He will provide basic instruction about technique. Materials will be provided (but donations gladly accepted). Fun with the iPad Mondays, November 7 and 21, 1 - 2 Curious about the iPad and would love to sit down and spend some time using one? Sign up with Kathy for a session where you will learn the basics of using the iPad. Free.
Just Say Yes to Healthy Eating Monday, November 7, 11 - 12 Join Penn State Extension staff as we learn how to make smart eating choices and enjoy fun, interac-tive and delicious food demonstrations. Free! Walk with the Curator at Scott Arboretum Wednesday, November 9, 12 - 1 Join Mary Tipping, Curator and Plant Recorder of the Scott Arboretum, for an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the person responsible for curating the collection. The tour will begin at the Scott Arbore-tum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be can-celed. Limited carpooling may be available. Please see Kathy to reserve your spot. Billiards at Surrey Havertown Friday, November 11, 10 - 1:30 Interested in shooting a few games of pool? We will join other Surrey members at our Havertown location for billiards and lunch. Carpooling is available but space will be limited. Please see Kathy to sign up.
Soup’s On with Toni Tuesday, November 15 from 10 - 11 Toni invites you to help make a delicious pot of vegetable soup and then enjoy a bowl. Everyone shares the chopping and mixing in a team effort. Bunco Party Wednesday, November 16, 1 - 2 Join us for a fun afternoon of Bunco, a dice game that requires no skill or strategy. Free! Thanksgiving Move & Groove Tuesday, November 22, 1 - 2 Join us for a fun afternoon of The Macarena and The Electric Slide. Surrey Media Opera Appreciation Club: Cosi Fan Tutte Sunday, November 27, 1 - 4:15 Join us for a simulcast of the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart opera being performed at the Royal Opera House in London. Limited carpooling opportuni-ties. Cost of the ticket is $20.00. For more infor-mation or to reserve your spot, please contact Kathy at 610-566-0505.
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Five Easy Steps to Take When Shopping Energy Suppliers
Personal Finance Corner By Jacqlyn Kennedy Sisson Surrey’s Daily Money Manager The weather is getting colder and the days shorter, so maybe it’s time to think about switching energy providers. The thought of finding another energy supplier can be daunting, but it’s really a simple process. Here are some easy steps to take. If you are currently a Peco customer, determine if you qualify for a lower rate from Peco through the CAP Program. The program offers seven dis-counted rate levels with a maximum monthly in-come level to qualify of $1,362 for a one person household and $1,839 for a two person household. The rate discount applies to both electric and gas service, but you must buy energy from Peco in or-der to participate in this program. If you switch providers, then you will be removed from the CAP Rate program. For more information or to apply for the program call the Peco Assistance Program at (800) 774-7040. Before shopping for a new pro-vider be sure to have the current rate from the Peco bill. The Peco “price to compare” is located on the first page of the Peco bill in the Message Center section. If Peco is not your current pro-vider, then check the generation and transmission charge on page two of the Peco bill to obtain the current rate. Think about your preference for a fixed or variable rate before beginning to shop. The variable rate will increase or decrease depending on market conditions, but the consumer may switch compa-nies at any time without penalty. It should be noted that during times of high demand, such as a cold winter, rates can rise sharply. Fixed rates will stay the same during the term of the contract, which can vary from 3 months to 36 months de-pending on the company. Fixed rate offers usually (but not always) have an early termination fee, which average about $100. The fee is charged to the consumer if they switch to a competitor during the term of the contract. Go online to www.papowerswitch.com to obtain a list of electric providers and rates or to www.pagasswitch.com for a list of natural gas pro-viders and rates. The lists may also be obtained through the mail by calling the customer service area at the PA Public Utility Commission at (800) 692-7380. The websites allow the user to screen based on different criteria, such as fixed or variable rates, plans without fees, and renewable energy options (electricity providers only). Review the lists to find attractive offers and then click online or call the companies with any questions or to enroll in a plan. Make sure that you understand the terms, such as variable or fixed rate, time frame on the contract (if there is one), and any possible fees. The supplier can only be switched on the next me-ter reading date, so it may take a month or two to make the change. Stay warm and enjoy the savings during the com-ing winter!
We thank our members for their generous gifts!
8/9/16—9/9/16 Ms. Rosemarie Alleva Ms. Georgene Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Anderson Mr. Willis Arndt and Mrs. Esther A. Biddle Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Artman Ms. Mary Auchincloss Dr. Leigh Baker Mr. William F. Barr Mrs. Miriam G. Bernstein Ms. Pia Block Mr. George R. Blohm Mr. and Mrs. James Brazel Ms. Berenice Brophy Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bruce Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Bucus Mrs. Mary Louise Bulmer Ms. Gloria Lee Burghart Mr. and Mrs. George S. Butz Ms. Rosanne D. Christinzio Mr. and Mrs. William Clark Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cobb Ms. Diane Cott Ms. Lynn Creighton Mr. John Crowe Mr. Peter D. Erskine Ms. Elizabeth A. Evans Mrs. Nancy T. Everson Barbara and George Fentress Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Gilbert
Ms. Margaret K. Graham Ms. Ellen Haslett Ms. Marie-Louise Ingersoll Ms. Annabelle P. Irey Ms. Claudia Kapustin Mrs. Shahnaz S. Keykhah Mr. William M. Keyser Ms. Claire Kirpich Ms. Evelyn Kritchevsky Ms. Monika Krug and Mr. George Edel Mr. and Mrs. John Ladden Ms. Nancy Malone Mrs. Lois I. Mamourian Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Marlo Mr. David J. Miller and Ms. Maureen Brennan-Miller Harvey and Patricia Miller Mr. and Mrs. Donn Miller Mrs. Mary O'Connor Ms. Angeles O'Donnell Ms. Sylvia Oxman Ms. Elaine Patrikas Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Plambeck Ms. Susan C. Priem Mr. and Mrs. John P. Pryor Mrs. Peter Purse Mr. A. Robert Rafner Ms. Jane Rawlings Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson Mrs. Margaret E. Sardinas Ms. Linda B. Scavello Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schlegel
Ms. Susan W. Schofield Mr. Peter B. Seasholtz Ms. Barbara Shappell Ms. Katherine A. Shaw Mrs. Mary Sileo Ms. Karin Simmat Mrs. Dolores Sprague Mr. Alwin G. Steinmayer, Jr. Ms. Marian A. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. David E. Surine Ms. Martha E. Trexler Mr. and Mrs. John Valenti Mr. and Mrs. Ralph von dem Hagen Ms. Linda L. Walters Mr. Robert B. Washburn Ms. Evelyn Weissman Ms. Constance E. West In Memory of Imgelene de Boer Mrs. Brigitte R. Abel In Memory of James McNally Mrs. Patricia McNally In Memory of Ada Norcini Mr. Joseph Norcini In Memory of Bernard Shatoff Mrs. Dorothy Shatoff In Memory of my sister Mrs. Anna McCann Mr. Joseph Steinhauser
Navigating the Health Care System Navigating the health care system can be confus-ing and frustrating. Surrey’s care managers are experts who help individuals and their families to choose the best options to be able to live inde-pendently. The story below shows how Surrey’s care managers and other members of the Surrey team helped one individual and her family. Surrey’s Daily Money Manager, Jacky, received a call from a woman who wanted help for a friend. So Jacky made an appointment to visit “Kate” and see how she could help. Once she arrived, Jacky determined that Kate needed additional services to stay safely in her apartment. Wendy Walsh, one of Surrey’s Care Managers, visited Kate and conducted an assessment to de-termine her needs. Kate had not been to see a doctor or dentist for a number of years, so Wendy made an appointment with a doctor and scheduled an appointment for a free dental check up with CVIM at Surrey in Devon. Mean-while, Jacky had looked at Kate’s expenses and income to help her pay her bills. Grant funds
awarded to Surrey by TEVA Pharmaceuticals, helped offset some costs. Kate was alone much of the time in her apart-ment because her brother and sister lived in dif-ferent states. She was not eating nutritious meals regularly. Wendy worked with Surrey Transporta-tion so Kate could enjoy a hot lunch and social time with others at Devon. With Wendy’s guidance, Kate and her family de-cided the best long term plan was for her to relo-cate to a long term care facility near her brother. Surrey’s Downsizing service helped facilitate the move. “I was so impressed by Surrey’s team and how well the members coordinated services to help Kate. They kept her welfare paramount but al-ways treated her with respect and got her ap-proval before moving forward with decisions,” said Kate’s sister. Navigating the array of services available to sen-iors can be overwhelming. For more information contact one of Surrey’s care managers, Wendy Walsh or Ann Schoonover at 484- 321-6105.
Surrey Open Houses This fall, Surrey locations welcomed friends, family, community leaders and clergy to our Open Houses. There was food, music, raffles and many laughs.
Thank you to all those who joined us. Please
bring a friend anytime to a Surrey near you.
8 Great News! Grant News! To help keep the cost of the services Surrey offers affordable, we actively identify and apply for grants that help fund programs and services. Surrey is pleased to receive a $35,000 grant from the House of Rest En-dowment Fund, the Jane Ann Krause Trust and the William C. Schmid and Emma Schmid nee Rentschler Me-morial Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation. This grant will be di-rected to general operating support. Announcement of the grant was made by Pedro A. Ramos, President and CEO of the Foundation.
Surrey is also pleased to be the recipient of a $4,000 grant from Wayne Presbyterian Church Mission in support of the Surrey Cares program. Surrey Cares provides nutritious daily meals, trans-portation services, center based educational and recreational activities and a range of home care services, particularly home health care.
Surrey’s House Cleaning Reliable and Trustworthy As people age, many aspects of everyday life that once seemed like second nature slowly become more difficult and burdensome. Taking care of a home can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Surrey house cleaners will keep your home clean and neat.
• Vacuuming and dusting • Mopping and sweeping • Laundry and ironing • Changing bed linens • Kitchen clean up • Bathrooms • Trash removal • Organizing clutter • Special projects
All our cleaners are screened and have thorough background checks. They are trustworthy, competent and respectful. For more information, please call our Home Services depart-ment at 610-647-9840.
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