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West Chester Area Senior Center 530 East Union Street West Chester, PA 19382

A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit (610) 431-4242 Website wcseniors.org Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enriching the lives of our senior neighbors through friendship, activities, education,

nourishment and education.

Tuesday May 1st @ 11:00AM Interactive Balance class with Kyoko

Wednesday May 2nd @ 12:30PM “The Fountain of Youth” Balance and Aging

Friday May 4th @ 12:30PM Decorating Tips and Tricks

Monday May 7th @ 12:40PM Judy Somerish: When to call 911

Monday May 7th @ 12:30PM Humdingers Entertainment

Monday May 7th @ 12:45PM ShopRite Presentation

Friday May 11th @ 12:30PM Tour the Louvre with Ray Doyle

Monday May 14th @ 12:45PM Garden Club Tea Party

Tuesday May 15th @ 11:00AM Interactive Balance class with Kyoko

Wednesday May 16th @ 9:30-11:30AM Spring Health Fair

Wednesday May 16th @ 12:00PM Birthday Lunch: Entertainment by Chris Holt

Thursday May 17th Senior Games

Thursday May 17th @ 9:00AM-1PM AARP Safe Driving Refresher Course

Friday May 18th @ 12:30PM “Hearts Toolbox” Reflect w/ Catalina Hallowell

Monday May 21st @ 1:00PM Sanderson Museum

Monday May 23rd @ 12:45PM Personal Touch PT

Monday May 28th

Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

Wednesday May 30th @ 1:00PM Parkinson’s Support Group

May 2018 Newsletter

Tour the Louvre with Ray Doyle

Friday May 11th @ 12:30PM

***ATTENTION***

Effective

immediately the

cost of Yoga will

be $5

“Hearts Toolbox” Reflect with

Catalina Hallowell

Friday, May 18

12:30

Dining room

Senior Benefits and Resources

Senior Food Box Program- As of January 1, 2017 qualified seniors 60 years or older may register for the Chester County Food Bank

Senior Food Box Program at the West Chester Area Senior Center.

Qualifications include the following: 1. You must be 60 years or older

2. Must be a resident of Chester County 3. You must have a total household income of the following or less:

Family Size Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income 1 $17,800 $1,485 $343 2 $24,030 $2003 $462

Please bring Photo proof of identity (PA. I.D, Driver’s license, V.A. I.D. etc.) Proof of residency.

If you are already in the program, you do not need to sign up at this time. All new applicants will start receiving the Senior Food Box the second Friday of the following month.

Medicare- APPRISE Medicare counselors are available at WCASC, by appointment, every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Tyler Arkatin Constituent Outreach- Rep. for State Sen. Andrew Dinniman 2nd

Wednesday of every month

11-12:30.

Constituent Outreach- State Representative Carolyn Comitta’s office will be available at the West Chester Area Senior Center the

first Wednesday of every month from 11AM-1PM. Rep. Comitta’s district office staff will be present to assist with any state-related issues, such as obtaining birth certificates, problems and questions regarding PennDOT, applying for SEPTA Senior Key cards, assistance with Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms, and more. You can call the district office at (610) 696-4990 for more information or questions.

Rover Transportation- A representative from Rover Transportation will be at the center on Wednesday, May 16th @

11am.

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STAFF MEMBERS

Kathy Sullivan kathys@wcseniors.org Executive Director

Dan Wilson danw@wcseniors.org Executive Assistant

Jessica Tipton jessicat@wcseniors.org Health & Wellness Coordinator & Fitness Instructor

Mia Jones miaj@wcseniors.org Kitchen/Meal Supervisor

Jim Mobile IQStudios@aol.com Technology & Volunteer Coordinator

Ellen Donohoe ellend@wcseniors.org Director of Development Nanciann Woodward nanciannw@wcseniors.org Information & Assistance Coordinator INSTRUCTORS Pearl Burger, Kay Croll, Ray Doyle, Larue Morgan, Pierina Disciullo, Charlie Eisenfelder,

Mark Frison, Wendy Keslick, Leon Parson, Cynthia McGowan, Nancy Thompson,

Glee Young, Christine Hanning

HEARING CLINICS

Dr. Judith Curtin, Aud., will be at the Center on Wednesday May 2nd & 16th from 10AM-12 PM. Please call the Center at 610-431-4242 to schedule an appointment.

Mr. Michael Piscotty, Audiologist is available on Monday May 14th & 28th. Please call Mr. Piscotty at 610-213-1867 or our Senior Center @610-431-4242 to schedule appointments.

The West Chester Area Senior Center provides

information to participants to increase

awareness and understanding of services and

entitlements that will keep them safe and living

independently in the community.

For an appointment call or Email:

Nanciann Woodward

Information and Assistance Coordinator

610-431-4242 x108

nanciannw@wcseniors.org

Hardy Perennial Garden club

6th

Annual Tea Party

Wear your lovely hat and join the fun!!

Monday, May 9th

12:45PM

AARP Safe Driver Class

4 Hour Refresher Course

Thursday, May 17th from 9am-1pm

$15 for AARP Members

$20 for Non AARP Members

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Programs –May 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events 10:30 Computer Q&A 11:00 Balance Class 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French 1:00 AARP

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Fountain of Youth 12:45 Pinochle 11:00-1:00 Comitta Constituent Outreach

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Tablet & Cell Phone Club 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Chorus 1:00 Grand Friends

8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch

12:45 Bingo/’Pinochle/Crafts 12:45 Decorating Tips

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 Fugitt Performance 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 12:40 When to call 911

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events 10:30 Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting12:45 French

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:00 Tyler Arkatin Constituent Outreach 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 12:45 Pinochle

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Art Appreciation 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 11:15 Classic Book Club 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Chorus

8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch

12:30 Tour the Louvre

12:45 Bingo/’Pinochle/Crafts

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle

9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo

12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 12:45 Garden Club

1:00 Grand Friends

8:00 Breakfast

9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:00 Balance Class 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 900 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 12:00 Birthday Lunch Entertainment by Chris Holt 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:45 Pinochle SPRING HEALTH FAIR 9:30-11:30

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Photo Club 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge Senior Games

8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo/Pinochle/Crafts 12:30 “Hearts Toolbox” Self-

Reflection

8:00 Breakfast

9:00 Pinochle

9:30 Silver Sneakers Cardio 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Clas 10:30 Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo

12:45 “Rhythm of Life” 1:00 Sanderson Museum

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:15 Spanish Class 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching10:00 German 10:30 Arthritis Exercise 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Regular Book Club 12:45 Pinochle 12:30 Different Physical

Therapy Styles

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge

8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Poker 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 9:45 Qi Gong 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Silver Sneakers Classic 11:15 Bingo 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo/Pinochle/Crafts

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8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Nurse 10:15 Spanish Class 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:30 Intermediate Spanish Class 10:30 Current Events/Computer Q&A 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Knitting 12:45 French

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:45 Stretching10:00 German 10:30 Arthritis Exercise 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers Classic 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Regular Book Club 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group

8:00 Breakfast 9:30 Blood Pressure 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:15 Healthy Steps in Motion 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chorus 12:30 Bridge

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Menu –May 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Baked Salmon

Parsley Potatoes

Broccoli & Sliced

Carrots

Orange Glazed Pork

Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Cauliflower

Wheat Bread

Applesauce

Creamy Chicken

Salad Croissant

Tomato Soup

Fresh Fruit

Chicken Primavera

w/ cream sauce

Penne Pasta

Tossed Salad

Sliced Pears

Kielbasa BBQ

Butterbeans

Macaroni Salad

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Roasted Turkey

Whipped Potatoes

Peas & Carrots

Gelatin

Hamburger

Sweet Potato Bites

Green Beans

Fresh Melon

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Creamy Potato Soup

Pineapple & Cherries

Baked Breaded Chicken

Cutlet

AuGratin potatoes

Sweet Peas

Cookie

Roasted Pork Loin

Sauerkraut

Whipped Potatoes

Cinnamon Applesauce

Taco Salad

Black Bean Soup

Nacho Chips

Pineapple Tidbits

Birthday Lunch

Chicken Parmesan

Rotini Pasta w/sauce

Parmesan Zucchini Corn

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Birthday Cake

Roast Beef w/Gravy-

Whipped Potatoes

Green Beans

Brownie

Pork Ribette

Baked Potato

w/margarine

Creamy Coleslaw

Sliced Peaches

Sweet Sausage

Sandwich

Cheesy Hashbrowns

Yellow Beans

Cookie

Southwestern

Chicken Salad

Cauliflower Soup

Gelatin

BBQ Pulled Pork

Sandwich

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Pasta & Meatballs

Italian Green Beans

Italian Bread

Sliced Peaches

Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Sweet Potato Bites

Apricots w/oatmeal

topping

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Egg Omelet

Sausage Patty

English Muffin

Orange Juice

Fresh Banana

Chicken Marsala

Buttered Bowties

Broccoli & Carrots

Sliced Pears

Antipasto Salad

Wedding Soup

Breadstick

Sunset Peaches

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Amelia Tausinga Freedom Village at Brandywine in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is an elegant senior living

community offering distinctive amenities and services designed to exceed your expectations for luxury senior living. Our pet-friendly community features an indoor heated swimming pool and spa, fitness centers and a wellness center. With our life care program, residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs, including independent living, assistive living, Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation.

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April Birthday Party Sponsored by Freedom Village

Wednesday, May16, 2018

Entertainment Provided by Chris Holt

Programs & Activities Offered

at the West Chester Area Senior Center

Art Appreciation Art Appreciation is the 2

nd Thursday of

every month @ 10am.

Art Club- ART CLUB IS CANCELED

INDEFINITLY. CHECK BACK FOR

UPDATES. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class - This class is held Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30. Bib le Study Group - This non-denominational group meets

every 2nd

and 4th Thursdays at 9:30AM

Bingo –

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

starting at 11:15 & 12:30

Blood Pressure Checks - Wednesdays at 9:30 -11:30 with

Maryam Sewell. Book Club Classic – Book Club Classic meets on the 2

nd

Thursday of the month at 11:15

Book Club Regular – The book club meets on the 4

th

Wednesday of each month at 12:30

Brain Aerobics – Join us for a variety of games and

brain exercises to help keep your mind

fit on Fridays at 9:30 AM.

Bridge – The Bridge group meets on

Mondays and Thursdays from

12:30 -3PM. Please join the

group.

Bucket Drumming –

“Rhythm of Life”

The Bucket Buddies meet every

Monday at 12:45! For questions

please contact Jim Mobile.

Chorus- The Sunshine Chorus is currently on

their summer tour! Computer Forum - Please join the Computer Forum every

3rd Thursday at 1PM.

Charlie Eisenfelter is the instructor for

this program.

Computer Q & A - Computer Q & A is every Tuesday

at 10:30 with Jim Mobile. Craft Club - Crafters meet Fridays at 12:45 PM.

No Experience needed. Pearl Burger

is the group leader for this program.

Current Events - This group meets on Tuesdays at

10:30 AM.

French Club (Elementary) - Tuesdays @ 12:45 PM with Cynthia

Teer.

German Club - The German club meets on

Wednesdays at 10 AM.

Garden Club Hardy Perennials – The garden club lead by the Penn

State Extension Master Gardeners

meets 2nd

Monday monthly at

12:45 PM Join the group, it’s always

fun! Healthy Steps in Motion - These classes, on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 10:15, focus on

flexibility, strength, balance, and fall

prevention.

IPad Club – IPad Club meets the first

Thursday of the month at 10 AM Italian Class - The Italian Class meets on

Mondays at 10:30 AM Knitting and Crocheting Club - The “knitwits” meet Tuesdays at

12:45. Come and share ideas, learn

something new, or just have fun!

Low Impact Aerobics - This class is held on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 9:30.

Nurse - Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc.

comes to the Center for free blood

pressure screenings on Tuesdays at

10:00

Parkinson’s Support Group- Will NOT meet in

December.

Photography Club - The Photo Club meets the 3

rd

Thursday of the month @ 10AM

Poker – Poker players meet on Fridays

@ 8:00AM in the card room. Pinochle - Pinochle players meet on

Wednesdays and Fridays.

Instruction is available. Qi-Gong- Qi-Gong meets on Fridays from

9:15-10:15am. T SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Cardiovascular Exercise is the

highlight of this Class offered on

Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30

AM.

SilverSneakers Classic - This class is offered on

Mondays and Wednesdays and

Fridays at 11:15.

Spanish Class - This class meets on Tuesdays Beginner Spanish 9:30-10:15am

Intermediate Spanish 10:30-11:30am Stretching Class- New!! This class meets on

Wednesdays at 9:45 Tai Chi for Arthritis- Based on Sun style Tai Chi and it

has a healing component

improving mobility and balance.

The class is offered on Thursdays

at 11:15 AM.

Technology Assistance- Please contact Jim Mobile at

610-431-4242 to schedule an

appointment with him if you need

help with computers, tablets or cell

phones. Yoga - Yoga is held on Tuesdays at

11:30 AM. The fee for Yoga has

changed to $5 per class, effective

immediately.

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United Way Member Agency

The West Chester Area Senior Center, a non-profit organization, provides services and programs to persons sixty years or older without

regard to race, color, creed, handicap, sex or national origin.

The Center is funded in part under a contract with the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Funding is also provided by the

Chester County United Way, monies raised by the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Planning Council, group donations, individual

gifts and memorials, wills and bequests. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Center serves the following

Townships: East and West Goshen, Westtown, Thornbury, East Bradford, Willistown, Birmingham and the

Borough of West Chester.

The Center’s official registration may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling

toll free (within PA) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Non-Profit

Organization

US Postage Paid

Permit # 77

West Chester, PA

WEST CHEST ER AREA

SE NIOR CENT ER

530 East Union Street

West Chester, PA 19382

Phone (610) 431-4242

Fax (610) 429-9296 Check us out on the web!

www.wcseniors.org

Enriching the lives of our senior

neighbors through friendship,

education, activities, and nourishment

2017-2018 BOARD MEMBERS

2017- 2018 ADVISORY COUNCIL

J. Craig Fenimore Dallas Matthews Betty Strode

Dolores Hagerstrom Richard Merion Thomas R. Wilson, Esq

David G. Dorsett J. Carol Hanson Madge Miller

Don Evons Boyd Mackleer Gail Tanzola-Seymour

Stephanie Phillips

Arthur Sagnor, III. Esq.

Gretchen Sohn

Christopher Turner, Esq.

Peter Morris, Vice President

Rich Murray

Dennis J. O’Hara, Ph.D., ABPP

Mary Kay O’Rourke- President

Albert (“Bud”) C. Jackson, Jr.

Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo

Jeffery Leppert

Diana Liberi

William McGrath-Treasurer

Brad Abel

Stephen Brightbill

Joseph P. Hartman

Christine Hasen

Matthew Holliday-Secretary