WPSCC newsletter March 2017

W.O.W. MARCMHarc2h0210717

WITHIN OUR WORLD

A Monthly Publication by the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHEF WILL 7

Happy March! Did you know that that next 31 days are known as TAX HELP 13

National Nutrition Month, an observance that reminds citizens across the HEALTHY STEPS FOR OLDER ADULTS 15
US to remember the importance of wholesome eating and fitness habits.
At the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center we celebrate healthy West Philadelphia
food and improved physical fitness every month! However, given that this Senior Community Center
is a month that particularly recognizes healthy eating and fitness, it’s an 1016 N. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
excellent time to remind all of our members of the many programs and 215-386-0379 • westphilaseniorcenter.o1rg
resources available at WPSCC that help to enhance diet and exercise.
Anyone who wants to improve their eating habits can find strong support
through WPSCC’s provision of healthy and delicious hot lunches, as well as
our regular sessions in nutrition education and healthy meal preparation.
To enhance fitness, there is an abundance of programs from creative
movement and chair yoga to muscle toning and tai chi. Explore the monthly
calendar in this newsletter to discover all of the valuable, life-enhancing
opportunities that are here for you.
If you’re already committed to a healthier diet and regular exercise,
congratulations! If it’s something you have wanted to do, this could be the
perfect time to start—when people across the nation and your friends here
at WPSCC will all be rooting you on. Here’s to healthy meals and hardy
bodies. Happy Nutrition Month!

Advisory Council MONTHLY TIP

Charlotte Goins, President March Is National Nutrition Month:
Bertha Martin-Nagbe, Vice President Time to Spring Into Health!!!
Johnnie Young, Treasurer
Harriett Washington, Secretary Many of you are probably feeling guilty for indulging during
the Holidays but here is another opportunity to re evaluate
The Advisory Council meets monthly with the Center Director those New Year’s resolutions. National Nutrition month is
to discuss and recommend programs to benefit the Center. the perfect time to re-focus our health needs and kick-start
our health goals. Here are some simple tips to make sure you
Staff Directory are successful at becoming a healthier, happier you this year:
• Eat What You Love; Eat What You Enjoy: All foods can
Rose Richardson, Program Manager ext. 7301
Julia Diggs, Program Coordinator fit into a healthy diet. Just keep in mind the common-
ext. 7302 sense principles of Balance, Variety, Substitutions, and
Helen Rayon, Health & Wellness Coordinator ext. 7303 Moderation.
Samantha Prescott, Center Counselor ext. 7305 • Take Small Steps to a Better You: Eat what you love and
Areatha Dorsey, Database Clerk stay active
ext. 7306 • Get Your “Numbers” Checked Regularly: Visiting your
Alfonso Agron, Maintenance Mechanic ext. 7307 doctor on a regular basis is important to help prevent or
Michael Johnson, Maintenance control health conditions. Keeping a close eye on your
ext. 7307 “numbers” helps make sure you’re not at risk or suffering
Patrice Rhodes, Administrative Assistant ext. 7300 from any chronic conditions.
Rosalyn Watson, Activities Aide Making healthy lifelong lifestyle changes does not have to be
ext. 7325 an overwhelming process, but it is an important process!!
Robin Mason, Nutrition Coordinator ext. 7319
IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM
Dial the extension or dial “0” for a staff member.
What does the program offer?
Advance Meal Reservation
The In-Home Support Program (IHSP) provides support
Eligible persons who wish to participate in the services through local senior centers to individuals 60 and
Congregate Meal Program at the Center must use older. Services help prevent or postpone further decline
the Advance Meal Reservation which is available and promote independence and help the individual gain
on the touch screen. Meals must be reserved one control. Individuals receive services delivered in the home,
(1) week in advance, usually by Tuesday 10:00 am as well as counseling and assistance with accessing benefits
Alternate Meals are available Wednesdays and and entitlements.
Thursdays. Members who have NOT reserved a
meal in advance (at least one week ahead) may leave What services can IHSP provide?
their names on the Meal Waiting List for that day.
This list is compiled on a first come, first served • Home-delivered meals, transportation, and senior
basis. If by 11:40 am meals ARE available, the Meal companionship for as long as these services are needed.
Waiting List will be utilized.
• Help with household tasks (cleaning, shopping, meal
The kitchen needs to have a final lunch count no later preparation) for up to 6 months.
than 11:45 am You must be present to register for
the Meal Waiting List. Whether registered or on the • Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) for up to 4
waiting list, you must be counted before 11:45 am weeks if criteria is met.
Please remember that when you opt for Meal
Waiting, there is no guarantee that there will be One-time or occasional assistance with:
lunch available. Thank You!
2 • Heavy cleaning
• Extermination
• Home repairs
• Counseling and assistance with accessing benefits

and entitlements

Who is eligible?

Individuals who are age 60 and older who are temporarily
homebound (unable to safely leave home without personal
assistance or supervision) due to mental or physical illness,
disability, frailty, or extreme weather conditions.
Eligibility is not based on individual or household income.

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD February 2016

WELCOME You are invited to enjoy light refreshments and get
NEW MEMBERS! acquainted with WPSCC staff, activities, and services.
Join us

Monday, March 27, 2017 • 10:30 - 11:30 am

for New Member Orientation in the Dance/Music Room

MEMBERSHIP COSTS MINIMUM DONATIONS (For those who qualify)

Lunch (Actual cost & other related expenses) $3/meal Lunch $1/meal
Counseling $30/hr Shared Ride $1
Shared Ride (Age 65+, Individual) $26.70 1-Way Program Activities/Counselor $.50–3
Shared Ride (Age 65+, Group) $24.70 1-Way
Activities w/Outside Teacher $35-75/hr We greatly appreciate all contributions since our
Discussion Groups $20/hr Center relies on contributions to help meet costs.

Please see the Registration Desk for information regarding the fee schedule for the variety of activities,
classes, and other services the Center offers.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS BOOSTER BENEFITS

Basic Membership is FREE! FREE! FREE! Silver Card – $10

Members age 50-59 enjoy these great benefits One (1) free pass to a class
once a Center Registration Form is completed: Eligible to participate in WPSCC trips at a discount
• Participate in WPSCC events, services, lunch, Eligible for free giveaways

classes, and workshops. Some fees may apply. Gold Card – $20
• You may dine in WPSCC’s dining room for
All of the Silver Card benefits
the actual cost of the meal and other related Reserved copy of the W.O.W. newsletter
expenses for $3. A coupon for 10% off three (3) WPSCC workshops
• Receive a monthly newsletter. throughout the year
Plus Members age 60 and older enjoy these great
benefits once a Center Registration Form Platinum Card – $35
is completed:
• Become eligible to participate in WPSCC All of the Silver and Gold Card benefits
events, services, lunch, classes, and workshops. 10% off all WPSCC class fees (if paid by the month)
Some fees may apply. There is a suggested 10% off all Fitness Center fees (if paid by the month)
donation for all programs and services. Free Notary Service
• Become eligible to dine in WPSCC’s dining
room at no charge. There is a suggested **Purchasing Booster Cards helps to support low and no-fee classes**
donation for $1.
• Receive a monthly newsletter. 3

We ask that you consider becoming a
WPSCC Booster Cardholder.

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD Nutrition Education w/Sophia Pharmacy Nurses
Mondays • 10:00 am–12 pm MUnaivrecrhsit1y &of P3ennsylvania
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Center Stage Diabetic Forum
HEALTH EVENTS TChenuterrsdStaaygse • 10:30–11:30 am
Mobile CPR Project
Take Back Your Health MCeanrtecrhS1ta6g,e23 and 30 • 10:30–11:30 am
Tuesday, March 7 • 10:30 am
The Budget Grocer
Friday, March 3 • 10:30 am
Art Studio

FITNESS CLASSES

Creative Movement w/Sheila Zagar Chair Yoga

Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 Cost $2; Ages 50-59 $3

Tuesday • 10:45–11:30 am Tuesday • 10 am Center Stage
Saturday • 10 am Dance/Music Room
Atrium
This class teaches easy skills for walking, balancing, and aligning the body. Line Dancing w/Kathleen Gambrell
Exercises can be done while sitting or lying down.
Cost $1; Age 50-59 $3
Enhance Fitness w/Eric Ramos, Certified Personal Trainer
Monday & Thursday • 1–3 pm
Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3
Center Stage
Monday • 9:30–10:30 am Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome! Learn the hottest moves
Wednesday • 1:00–2:00 pm and get energized. Discover how easy and fun it is to learn the dances.

Atrium Line Dancing the Evening Away w/Kathleen Gambrell*

Muscle Toning Cost $3; Age 50-59 $5
Saturday • 11:00 am–12 pm
Wednesday • 5:30–7 pm
Dance/Music Room
This program will help you learn more about fitness at your own pace. Center Stage
It will focus on stretching, flexibility, balance, low-impact aerobics, and Come have fun after-hours Line Dancing the night away!
strength training exercises. *Dancers younger than age 50 must be accompanied by a 50+ dancer.

Morning Stretch Diabetes Forum w/Helen Rayon
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:30 am–10:45 am Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3

Check board for location Thursday • 10:30–11:30 am
Complete your morning stretches via tape recording.
Center Stage
Fitness Center Orientation* Additional information about diabetes management and lifestyle choices
for the senior population.
Cost $3
Walk This Way w/Helen Rayon
Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:00 am–12 pm Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm

Learn how to use various equipment and set up your own exercise log. Rain or shine, come walk the entirety of the center as many times as you
*Required for all new participants in the Fitness Center can. Everyone can benefit!

Open Fitness Center* Zumba Basics w/Janet Ford

Cost $3 Members or see Front Desk for Silver & Fit or Silver Sneakers Cost $3; Ages 50-59 $5

Monday–Friday • 9 am–3:30 pm Thursday • 3–4 pm
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm
Center Stage
*When the instructor is not available, you must have prior approval to Come out and join us for a fun exercise and get that body moving!
exercise independently.

Tai Chi w/Bob Walovitz

Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3

Thursday • 11 am–12 pm

Center Stage
Tai Chi is designed to allow participants to get in touch with internal
energy while moving and listening to calming, soothing music.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

CRAFTS Canvas Artwork w/Alice Stewart

Basic Crocheting w/Margaret Fitzpatrick Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3

Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 Tuesday • 10-11:30 am

CMlaosnsrdooamy &1 Friday • 10–11:30 am Classroom 1
Learn to make beautiful pieces with plastic canvas and yarn. Materials
Receive basic instruction on crocheting. Requires Yarn & hook. Materials included if fundraising for Center or volunteer project.
not included.
Hands in Clay w/Anne Koszalka
Advanced Crocheting w/Margaret Fitzpatrick
Cost $5; Ages 50-59 $7
Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3
Tuesday • 10 am & 12:30–2 pm
CMlaosnsrdooamy &1 Friday • 12:30–1:30 pm
Pottery Room
Members learn to read and crochet from patterns. Requires Yarn & A pottery course with individual instruction. Firings included.
hook. Materials not included.
Quilting
Basic Sewing w/Loretta Brown Cost $4; Ages 50-59 $6
CTulaesssrdoaomy •11:30–3 pm Suggested minimum donation $2; Ages 50-59 $3

Learn to utilize basic tools & techniques for sewing and how to make Thursday • 9–11 am
items or garments using simple patterns.
Classroom 1
Advanced Techniques for Sewing w/Loretta Brown Members learn to design and create remarkable quilts with their hands.
Materials not included.
Cost $4; Ages 50-59 $6
Basic Watercolor w/Anne Koszalka
CWlaesdsrnoeosmd1ay • 1:30–3 pm
Cost $3; Ages 50-59 $5
Learn to make alterations to your garments or fully create a new garment.
Tuesday • 10–11:30 am
Whatchamacallit Class
Pottery Room
Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 Learn the basics of watercolor painting. Materials included.

CMlaosnsrdooamys2• 10:30–11:30 am

Join us to share new ideas and learn new skills and techniques.

EDUCATIONAL CLASSES Saturday • 10 am–12 pm

Spanish 101 Center Stage Cost $5; Ages 50-59 $7
Fridays • 12:30–1:30 pm Learn hot to Cha-cha, Bop, and more! Or come refresh your skills!

Music/Dance Room Piano Lessons w/Dena Underwood
Monday • 12:30–1:30 pm
iPad Class
Wednesdays • 1–2 pm Dance/Music Room
Cost $60/6 weeks
Center Stage Study the essential elements of music in this 6-week workshop!

Current Events Bible Study Donation appreciated
Friday • 9:15–10:15 am Friday • 11–11:30 am

Dining Room Center Stage
Discuss articles from the newspaper or brought in by members. Study the bible with your friends at the WPSCC!

Hour of Power (Devotion) w/Volunteers Music for Mind & Spirit Donation appreciated
Monday–Friday • 10–10:30 am Thursday • 1–2 pm

Check board for location Dance/Music Room
Begin your day with praise and worship. Discussion and demonstration of music, focusing on old-time gospel
throughout the years and form across the country!
Sharing & Caring
Wednesday • 9:15–10 am Caregiver Support Group Donation appreciated
Last Wednesday of the month • 11:45 am–12:45 pm
Dining Room
Breakfast Talk: Chatting about life, experiences, advice, the Center, etc. Conference Room

Social Dance Instruction w/Otis Givens 5
Tuesday & Friday • 1–3 pm

Center Stage Cost $3; Ages 50-59 $5

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD Basic Computer
Wednesday • 12:30–2:30 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer lab
Touchscreen 101 w/Volunteer Get a more robust perspective on the basics of using the computer.
Monday • 12:30–1 pm; Friday • 10–10:30 am Based on registration

Atrium Excel Computer
Having trouble signing in for classes or reserving your lunch? Wednesdays • 10 am–12 pm
Receive an overview of the system.
Computer lab
Computer Instruction w/Ivy Dixon Suggested Donation $1
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm

Computer Lab
Popular class on a Saturday morning. Check for space availability.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Wii Bowling
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12–2 pm
Lunch
Audio/Visual Room
Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 This Game is instrumental in hand/eye coordination while providing a
physical workout.
Monday–Friday • 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Movie Time
Dining Room Wednesdays & Fridays • 12–2 pm
Enjoy a nutritious meal in a cafeteria-style setting.
Audio/Visual Room
Bingo Cost $1 Enjoy a movie at your leisure.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:45–2 pm
Scrabble
Dining Room Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Have fun socializing and playing bingo for groceries and gifts.
Atrium
Billiards
Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm Pinochle
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm
Game Room
Available for all skill levels! Drop in to spend time with friends or meet Game Room
new acquaintances. Learn and/or enjoy a Game of Pinochle.

Checkers Pinochle for Beginners
Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm Monday • 10 am

Atrium Check board for location
A board Game for two competing players. Who can capture more of their Learn to play pinochle from some of WPSCC’s best players!
opponent’s checkers?
Coffee Time
Dominoes
Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm Cost varies according to items offered

Atrium Monday–Friday • 9–10:30 am
A Game of hand/eye coordination in matching. Lots of fun!
Dining Room
Ping Pong Enjoy a light breakfast with bagels, toast, tea, and coffee. Special danish
Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm occasionally available.

Check board for location Trivia Fun
Table tennis anyone? Have fun and exercise too! Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 11 am
Tuesday, Thursday • 12:30 pm

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TAKE A TRIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT WPSCC!

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL—SOLD OUT!!

Wednesday, April 5 • Departure 9:45 am - Return 7:30 pm
Cost: $80
Includes: Transportation, $20 Slot Play,
For information, contact Julia Diggs or Rosalyn Watson at 215-386-0379
Ext. 7302 or 7325

Lunch Bunch goes to LONGHORN

Thursday, March 9 • Departure: 11 am - Return 2 pm
Cost: Individual Pay

Join us at a different Philadelphia restaurant every month!

CHEF WILL

Chef Will is returning to WPSCC to conduct
healthy cooking demonstrations.

Tuesday, March 21st
Tuesday, March 28th

12:30 pm
Atrium

Pre-Registration is required!

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1 WEDNESDAY 3 FRIDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
Open Fitness Center | Penn Pharmacy Nurses Open Fitness Center
9:15 am Sharing & Caring 9:15 am Current Events
10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion
Advisory Council Meeting 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch Budget Grocer | Penn Pharmacy Nurses
11:00 am Trivia Fun 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Movie Time 12:00 pm Movie Time
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer 12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle | Spanish 101
12:45 pm Bingo 12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing
Please reserve next weeks’ meals by 10 am!
Lunch Menu
HOT–Baked Ziti / Green & Wax Beans/Tossed Salad/Italian Lunch Menu—Vegetable Deluxe Omelet/Brandied
Dressing/Mandarin Oranges Peaches/English Muffin/Applesauce

COLD–Tuna Salad Nicoise/Vegetable Pasta Salad/Olive Oil 4 SATURDAY
Dressing/Mandarin Oranges/Wheat Roll
10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
2 THURSDAY Fitness Center | Pinochle
Social Dance | Chair Yoga
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:15 am Memory Retention 6 MONDAY
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
10:00 am Devotion 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
10:30 am Diabetic Forum | Morning Stretch Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Hepatitis C Forum 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
11:00 am Tai Chi Open Fitness Center
11:30 am Lunch 9:30 am Enhance Fitness
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit Pinochle for Beginners
UNI Nutrition Education
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class
Book Club
Lunch Menu 11:00 am Trivia Fun
HOT–Herb Roasted Turkey/Carmalized Onions & Carrots/ 11:30 am Lunch
Mashed Cauliflower & Potato/Sugar Snap Peas/Marble Rye 12:00 pm American Sign Language
Bread/Chocolate Pudding 12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle
12:45 pm Bingo
COLD–Cranberry Almond Chicken Spinach Salad/Marinated 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Cyber Cafe
Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad/Chocolate Pudding/Wheat Roll/
Balsamic Dressing Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

Lunch Menu—Seafood Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese/Marinated
Onion & Tomato Salad/Whole Wheat Pita/Italian Wedding Soup

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7 TUESDAY 9 THURSDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor 9:15 am Memory Retention
Chair Yoga | Computer Class 10:00 am Devotion
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Take Back Your Health 10:30 am Diabetic Forum | Morning Stretch
10:45 am Creative Movement 11:00 am Tai Chi
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am Lunch | Lunch Bunch
12:00 pm Wii Bowling 12:00 pm American Sign Language
12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun 12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit
1:30 pm Basic Sewing
3:0 0 pm Zumba Lunch Menu
HOT–Traditional Meatloaf/Seasoned Potato Cubes/Peas &
Please reserve next weeks’ meals ! Carrots/7 Grain Bread/Lite Vanilla Cake

Lunch Menu—Roast Beef w/Honey Bourbon Sauce/Sweet COLD–Sonoma Chicken Salad/German Potato Salad/Wheat
Potato Cubes/Green Beans w/Almonds/Wheat Bread/ Bread/Vinaigrette Dressing/Vanilla Cake
Tropical Fruit Mix
10 FRIDAY
8 WEDNESDAY
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games Computer Games | Ping Pong
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
Open Fitness Center Open Fitness Center
9:15 am Sharing & Caring 9:15 am Current Events
10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion | Vendor Day
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
11:00 am Trivia Fun 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 pm Lunch
12:00 pm Movie Time 12:00 pm Movie Time
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer 12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle | Spanish 101
12:45 pm Bingo 12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing Lunch Menu—Lemon Butter Fish/Brussel Sprouts/Mushroom
Rice Pilaf/Pumpernickel Bread/Diced Peaches
Lunch Menu
HOT–Balsamic Glazed Pulled Pork/Brown Rice/Cowboy Caviar/ 11 SATURDAY
Fresh Pear
10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
COLD–Turkey & Cheese Sandwich/Wheat Roll/Carrot Raisin Fitness Center | Pinochle
Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mustard/Pineapple Social Dance | Chair Yoga
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric

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13 MONDAY 15 WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Computer Games | Ping Pong Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Scrabble | Walk This Way 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation Open Fitness Center
Open Fitness Center | Casino Trip 9:15 am Sharing & Caring
9:30 am Enhanced Fitness 10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion | Pinochle for Beginners 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
UNI Nutrition Education 11:00 am Trivia Fun
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class 11:30 am Lunch
11:00 am Trivia Fun 12:00 pm Movie Time
11:30 am Lunch 12:15 pm Program Planning Meeting
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle 12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
12:45 pm Bingo 12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Line Dancing 1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu—Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken/Capri Blend HOT–Orange & Honey Glazed Turkey/Green Beans/Sweet
Vegetables/7 Grain Bread/Mandarin Oranges Potatoes w/Pecans/Marble Rye Bread/Pineapple
COLD–Health Salad/Hardboiled egg/Cheese/Macaroni Salad/
14 TUESDAY Crackers/Ranch Dressing

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 16 THURSDAY
Computer Games | Ping Pong
Scrabble | Walk This Way 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Traveling Nailery 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
10:00 am Devotion | Take Back Your Health 9:15 am Memory Retention
Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor | Chair Yoga 10:00 am Devotion
10:30 am Morning Stretch 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum
10:45 am Creative Movement 11:00 am Tai Chi
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Wii Bowling 12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun
12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
1:30 pm Basic Sewing Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
3:00 pm Zumba
Lunch Menu
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! HOT–Stuffed Cabbage Bowl/Sweet & Sour Sauce/Mixed
Vegetables/Rye Bread/Apple
Lunch Menu—Italian Hoagie Salad/Red Bliss Potato Salad/Wheat
Bread/Italian Dressing/Chicken Noodle Soup/Oatmeal Cookie COLD–Sliced Chicken Reuben on Rye Bread/Cole Slaw/3
Bean Salad/Fresh Apple/Dressing

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GREEN DAY! 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes Computer Games | Ping Pong
Computer Games | Ping Pong Scrabble | Walk This Way
Scrabble | Walk This Way 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Traveling
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation Nailery
Open Fitness Center 10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor
9:15 am Current Events Chair Yoga
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion 10:30 am Morning Stretch
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:45 am Creative Movement
Advance Care Planning 11:30 am Lunch
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun 12:00 pm Wii Bowling
11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
12:00 pm Movie Time 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle The Next Chapter
Spanish 101 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction 3:00 pm Zumba

Lunch Menu—Crab Cake/Macaroni & Cheese/Zucchini Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
& Stewed Tomatoes/Fresh Spinach Salad/Raspberry
Vinaigrette/Unsweetened Applesauce Lunch Menu—Manicotti/Meatballs w/Tomato Sauce &
Cheese/Broccolli & Carrots/Diced Pears/Unsweetened Cherry
18 SATURDAY Applesauce

9:00 am Free Tax Help 22 WEDNESDAY
10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
Fitness Center | Pinochle 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
Social Dance | Chair Yoga Computer Games | Ping Pong
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
20 MONDAY Open Fitness Center
9:15 am Sharing & Caring
A SPRING FLING! 10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
Computer Games | Ping Pong 11:00 am Trivia Fun | Town Meeting
Scrabble | Walk This Way 11:30 am Lunch
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation 12:00 pm Movie Time | Drama Class
Open Fitness Center 12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
9:30 am Enhanced Fitness 12:45 pm Bingo
10:00am BasicCrocheting|Devotion|PinochleforBeginners 1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
UNINutritionEducation 1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class 5:00 pm Evening Line Dancing
New Member’s Orientation
11:00 am Trivia Fun Lunch Menu
11:30 am Lunch HOT–Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Breast/Pineapple/Peppers/
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle Onions/Rice Medley/Wheat Bread/Fresh Orange
12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Cyber Cafe | Share Boxes COLD–Three Cheese Sandwich on 7 Grain Bread/Cucumber
Salad/Carrot Raisin Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/Fresh Orange
Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
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Lunch Menu—Grilled Chicken/Cauliflower Cheese Bake/
Sugar Snap Peas & Red Peppers/Sweet Corn/Wheat Roll/Lite
Blueberry Cake

WM.O.WA. RWCITHHIN2O0U1R 7WORLD

23 THURSDAY 27 MONDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
HSOA Training Open Fitness Center
9:15 am Memory Retention 9:30 am Enhance Fitness
10:00 am Devotion 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum Pinochle for Beginners | UNI Nutrition Education
11:00 am Tai Chi 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class
11:30 am Lunch New Member Orientation
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun 11:00 am Trivia Fun
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit 11:30 am Lunch
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Line Dancing
Lunch Menu
HOT– Cheese Burger/Scalloped Tomato & Green Beans/Cole Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
Slaw/Hamburger Roll/Mixed Fruit
Lunch— Egg Roll/Marinated Cucumbers & Red Peppers/7 Grain
COLD–Chicken Salad Platter/Marinated Carrot Salad/Tropical Bread/Fresh Apple
Fruit Mix/Soft Mini Bagel
28 TUESDAY
24 FRIDAY
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes Computer Games | Ping Pong
Computer Games | Ping Pong Scrabble | Walk This Way
Scrabble | Walk This Way 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation 10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor
Open Fitness Center | Free Tax Help Chair Yoga
9:15 am Current Events 10:30 am Morning Stretch
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion 10:45 am Creative Movement
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch | Spanish 101 11:30 am Lunch
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun 12:00 pm Wii Bowling
11:30 pm Lunch
12:00 pm Movie Time 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle Cooking Class
12:45 pm March Birthday Party 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
3:00 pm Zumba
Lunch Menu—Egg Salad/Pickled Beet Salad/Marinated
Summertime Salad/Pumpernickel Bread/Fruit Jello/ Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
Vegetable Soup
Lunch Menu—Turkey Ham & Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/7
25 SATURDAY Grain Bread/Cole Slaw/Tomato Soup/Mixed Fruit

10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
Fitness Center | Pinochle
Social Dance | Chair Yoga
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric

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MARCH 2017

29 WEDNESDAY 31 FRIDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Computer Games | Ping Pong
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation Scrabble | Walk This Way
Open Fitness Center 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
9:15 am Sharing & Caring Open Fitness Center
10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer 9:15 am Current Events
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion
11:00 am Trivia Fun 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
11:30 am Lunch 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun
12:00 pm Movie Time 11:30 am Lunch
12:15 pm Program Planning Meeting 12:00 pm Movie Time
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer 12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle
12:45 pm Bingo Spanish 101
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing Lunch Menu—Crab Cake/Macaroni & Cheese/Zucchini
& Stewed Tomatoes/Fresh Spinach Salad/Raspberry
Lunch Menu Vinaigrette/Unsweetened Applesauce
HOT–Orange & Honey Glazed Turkey/Green Beans/Sweet
Potatoes w/Pecans/Marble Rye Bread/Pineapple

COLD–Health Salad/Hardboiled egg/Cheese/Macaroni Salad/
Crackers/Ranch Dressing

30 THURSDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer
Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
9:15 am Memory Retention
10:00 am Devotion
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum
11:00 am Tai Chi
11:30 am Lunch
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit

Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

Lunch Menu
HOT–Stuffed Cabbage Bowl/Sweet & Sour Sauce/Mixed
Vegetables/Rye Bread/Apple

COLD–Sliced Chicken Reuben on Rye Bread/Cole Slaw/3
Bean Salad/Fresh Apple/Dressing

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD TAX HELP

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Tax Professionals will
be on-site to assist
If you are taking the responsibility of caring for with tax preparation.
others–whether it’s daily, 2 days a week, or just
sporadically–please check out our Caregivers Saturday,
Support Group. Taking care of others can put a March 18th
strain on you emotionally, as well as affect your
physical health. 9:00 am–12:00 pm
The Caregivers Support Group takes place
the last Wednesday of each month, from
11:45 am–12:45 pm
Take care of yourself so that you are able to care
for others!

SENDING WELL WISHES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alice Scott Gloria Fleming WPSCC T-shirts: S, M, L, XL - $10
Gladys Terry Maxie Benn 2X, 3X, 4X - $12
Gladys Thomas Joseph Wing Hats & Bags: $5
Sarah Ancrum
Get yours at the Front Desk!

If you know of any of our members who are ill or are SPECIAL MEETINGS
in need of some Well Wishes, please let the Center
counselor know. We need to keep in touch with everyone. Program Planning Committee
Wednesday, March 15 • 12:15 pm
WPSCC is in search of volunteers to be part of the Sunshine Club.
Responsibilities include contacting and mailing cards to our ill Pottery Room
and shut-in members. Sunshine Club meeting is scheduled for the The Program Planning Committee meets once a
2nd Friday of each month in the Dance/Music Room (rear) from month to assist in the planning and evaluating of
12:30–1:30 pm Center programs and activities.

HAPPY Town Meeting
BIRTHDAY Wednesday, March 22 • 11–11:30 am

TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS Dining Room
BORN IN MARCH! Open discussion between staff and Center members

Everyone is invited for a birthday celebration Dazzling Red Hatters Meeting
in the Dining Room on March 24! Friday, March 24 • 10 am

Center Stage
Meet with the Red Hat members in our monthly
meeting

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March 2017

HEPATITIS C TESTING EVENT

March 2 • 11:00 am–2:30 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has recommended that
every baby boomer get tested once for
Hepatitis C in order to reduce the chance for
serious liver problems such as cirrhosis, cancer,
and liver failuer. The longer people are infected,
the more likely they are to develop problems.
The good news is that Hepatitis C is curable!
So come on out and get tested!

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

Friday, March 17th
10:30 am

Vanessa I. Saylor, Social Worker will facilitate a
workshop about Advanced Care Planning. The
purpose of this workshop is to raise awareness and
provide information about the topic. Vanessa will
present tools that assist in helping individuals and
families consider end of life matters, make some
advance decisions about their wishes at end of life,
and share those wishers with those closest to them.
Please plan to participate in this very worthwhile
workshop.

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W.O.W. – Within Our World

published by the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center

West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
1016 N. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

To see all of the W.O.W. that happens at our center, go to www.westphilaseniorcenter.org.

UPCOMING TRIPS!

March 11 – 19, 2017 June 5 – 9, 2017 July 14, 2017 October 16 - 20, 2017
Philadelphia Flower Show Historic Norfolk & Colonial Phillips Crab Feast & Treasure Island
“Holland, Flowering The World” Williamsburg Horseshoe Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Pennsylvania Convention Center Virginia Beach, VA Baltimore Maryland Round trip airfare, Transfers,
$26 (Ticket good for any day) 5-days/4-nights $100 — All you can eat Crab Feast Hotel, Resort fees, Taxes & Baggage
$650 Double | $870 Single and 4-hour package at Horseshoe handling, and 4 Breakfasts
April 5, 2017 (Beach front hotel) Casino. Transportation, Tax & Tip $1,250 Double | $1,500 Single
Menopause The Musical June 24, 2017 9in:c0l0udae.dme.xc-e7p:t0fo0rpb.ums d. river November 2017
SOLD OUT Dream Girls August 10, 2017 The Rockettes Christmas Show
Caesars Casino, Atlantic City Freedom Theater A Tribute To Luther Vandross New York City
$80—Buffet Lunch, Transportation, 7:00 p.m. – $20.00 Ace In The Hole $150
$25 Slot play & 3:30 p.m. Show July 6, 2017 $85 — Transportation, Meal, & Show December 15, 2017
Jonah–A Prophet and A Man (2 complimentary drinks & A Doo Wop Christmas
April 22, 2017 On The Run From God unlimited soda at the table) with Joe Coleman of the
Mother Emanuel Sight & Sound September 28, 2017 Platters
Freedom Theater $115 — Lunch, Shopping, & Show Soul Train Ace In The Hole
7:00 p.m. – $20.00 Ace In The Hole $85 — Transportation, Meal, & Show
$85 — Transportation, Meal, & Show December 23, 2017
May 10, 2017 (2 complimentary drinks & A Christmas Celebration
Tomasello Winery unlimited soda at the table) Upper Marlboro
Breakfast & Wine tasting $150—Transportation, Lunch & Show
Limited seating available
Harrah’s Casino
Chester, PA
$50—Slot play included