WPSCC Newsletter January 2017

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WITHIN OUR WORLD

A Monthly Publication by the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s that time of year when we all resolve to do something different. CPR CLASSES 13

Resolutions are fun and relatively easy to make. However, they are difficult W.U.R.D. MEET THE DOCTOR 14
to keep.
However, we at WPSCC have a resolution that is easy to maintain. And, that West Philadelphia
is to make a resolution to participate in one of the wide variety of program Senior Community Center
and classes offered at the center. We invite you to sign up for a class that 1016 N. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
you have not participated in before and fully engage in it. Ask a friend 215-386-0379 • westphilaseniorcenter.o1rg
to participate with you or better yet, join alone and meet a new friend.
Research suggests that persons with strong ties live longer.
Look through the newsletter and you are bound to see something you .

Here’s to YOU!!!

Advisory Council MONTHLY TIP

Charlotte Goins, President January is the deadliest month for
Bertha Martin-Nagbe, Vice President carbon monoxide poisoning!
Johnnie Young, Treasurer
Harriett Washington, Secretary Because cold weather increases the use of gas-powered
furnaces as well as alternative heating/power sources
The Advisory Council meets monthly with the Center Director (portable generators, charcoal briquettes, propane stoves
to discuss and recommend programs to benefit the Center. or grills) during power outages, here are the following tips
to reduce these:
Staff Directory • Have your heating system, water heater and any other

Rose Richardson, Program Manager ext. 7301 gas, oil or coal-burning appliance inspected and serviced
Julia Diggs, Program Coordinator by a qualified technician every year.
ext. 7302 • Install battery-operated CO detectors on every level of
Helen Rayon, Health & Wellness Coordinator ext. 7303 your home.
Samantha Prescott, Center Counselor ext. 7305 • Don’t use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove or other
Areatha Dorsey, Database Clerk gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside the home,
ext. 7306 basement or garage or outside the home near a window.
Alfonso Agron, Maintenance Mechanic ext. 7307
Michael Johnson, Maintenance IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM
ext. 7307
Patrice Rhodes, Administrative Assistant ext. 7300 What does the program offer?
Rosalyn Watson, Activities Aide
ext. 7325 The In-Home Support Program (IHSP) provides support
Robin Mason, Nutrition Coordinator ext. 7319 services through local senior centers to individuals 60 and
Pat Nasuti, Volunteer Nurse (Wednesday) ext. 7318 older. Services help prevent or postpone further decline
and promote independence and help the individual gain
Dial the extension or dial “0” for a staff member. control. Individuals receive services delivered in the home,
as well as counseling and assistance with accessing benefits
Advance Meal Reservation and entitlements.

Eligible persons who wish to participate in the What services can IHSP provide?
Congregate Meal Program at the Center must use
the Advance Meal Reservation which is available • Home-delivered meals, transportation, and senior
on the touch screen. Meals must be reserved one companionship for as long as these services are needed.
(1) week in advance, usually by Tuesday 10:00 am
Alternate Meals are available Wednesdays and • Help with household tasks (cleaning, shopping, meal
Thursdays. Members who have NOT reserved a preparation) for up to 6 months.
meal in advance (at least one week ahead) may leave
their names on the Meal Waiting List for that day. • Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) for up to 4
This list is compiled on a first come, first served weeks if criteria is met.
basis. If by 11:40 am meals ARE available, the Meal
Waiting List will be utilized. One-time or occasional assistance with:

The kitchen needs to have a final lunch count no later • Heavy cleaning
than 11:45 am You must be present to register for • Extermination
the Meal Waiting List. Whether registered or on the • Home repairs
waiting list, you must be counted before 11:45 am • Counseling and assistance with accessing benefits
Please remember that when you opt for Meal
Waiting, there is no guarantee that there will be and entitlements
lunch available. Thank You!
2 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 January 2016

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

Monday January 23, 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 particiapte in WPSCC trips at a discount
• Participate in WPSCC events, services, lunch, Eligible for free giveawats

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 Gole 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.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH EVENTS

Mobile CPR Nutrition Education w/Michelle iPad Class
January 5,12,19, 26 Mondays • 10:00 am–12 pm Wednesdays • 1–2 pm

Outside Center Center Stage Center Stage

Take Back Your Health Cyber Cafe Diabetic Forum
Tuesday, January 17 • 10:30 am 1st & 3rd Mondays • 1–2 pm Thursdays • 10:30–11:30 am

The Budget Grocer Atrium Center Stage
Friday, January 6 • 10:30 am
Art Studio Podiatrist
Friday, February 10 • 9:00 a.m.
HEALTH 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 Nutrition: Cooking for Diabetes w/Helen Rayon
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:30 am–10:45 am Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3

Check board for location Monday • 10:30–11 am
Complete your morning stretches via tape recording.
Center Stage
Fitness Center Orientation* A session on making exciting, no-cook dishes for diabetics

Cost $3 Nutrition: Cooking A la Heart w/Helen Rayon

Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:00 am–12 pm Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3

Learn how to use various equipment and set up your own exercise log. Monday • 11–11:30 am
*Required for all new participants in the Fitness Center
Center Stage
Open Fitness Center* An exciting session on making healthy, no-cook dishes and snacks.

Cost $3 Members or see Front Desk for Silver & Fit or Silver Sneakers Diabetes Forum w/Helen Rayon

Monday–Friday • 9 am–3:30 pm Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm
Thursday • 10:30–11:30 am
*When the instructor is not available, you must have prior approval to
exercise independently. Center Stage
Additional information about diabetes management and lifestyle choices
Tai Chi w/Bob Walovitz for the senior population.

Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 Walk This Way w/Helen Rayon
Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Thursday • 11 am–12 pm
Rain or shine, come walk the entirety of the center as many times as you
Center Stage can. Everyone can benefit!
Tai Chi is designed to allow participants to get in touch with internal
energy while moving and listening to calming, soothing music. Zumba Basics w/Janet Ford

4 Cost $3; Ages 50-59 $5

Thursday • 3–4 pm

Center Stage
Come out and join us for a fun exercise and get that body moving!

January 2017

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
MClaosnsrdooamy &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
WClaesdsrnoeosmd1ay • 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
Arts & Crafts (Instructor needed)
Pottery Room
Suggested minimum donation $1; Ages 50-59 $3 Learn the basics of watercolor painting. Materials included.

CWlaesdsrnoeosmd2ay & Thursday • 10:30–11:30 am Spanish 101
Fridays • 12:30–1:30 pm
Join us to share new ideas and learn new skills and techniques.
Music/Dance Room

EDUCATIONAL CLASSES Bible Study Donation appreciated
Friday • 11–11:30 am
Current Events
Friday • 9:15–10:15 am Center Stage
Study the bible with your friends at the WPSCC!
Dining Room
Discuss articles from the newspaper or brought in by members. Drama Club Donation appreciated
Wednesday • 12 pm
Hour of Power (Devotion) w/Volunteers
Monday–Friday • 10–10:30 am Audio/Visual Room
Show your love of the stage and acting in our new drama club!
Check board for location
Begin your day with praise and worship. Music for Mind & Spirit Donation appreciated
Thursday • 1–2 pm
Sharing & Caring
Wednesday • 9:15–10 am Dance/Music Room
Discussion and demonstration of music, focusing on old-time gospel
Dining Room throughout the years and form across the country!
Breakfast Talk: Chatting about life, experiences, advice, the Center, etc.
Caregiver Support Group Donation appreciated
Social Dance Instruction w/Otis Givens Last Wednesday of the month • 11:45 am–12:45 pm
Tuesday & Friday • 1–3 pm
Conference Room
Center Stage Cost $3; Ages 50-59 $5
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Saturday • 10 am–12 pm

Center Stage Cost $5; Ages 50-59 $7
Learn hot to Cha-cha, Bop, and more! Or come refresh your skills!

Piano Lessons w/Dena Underwood
Monday • 12:30–1:30 pm

Dance/Music Room
Cost $60/6 weeks
Study the essential elements of music in this 6-week workshop!

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

A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Friday, January 13, 2017 • 11:00 am
“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.” ~Anonymous

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January 2017

TAKE A TRIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT WPSCC!

HARRAH’S CASINO–CHESTER, PA

Monday, January 9 • Departure 9:00 am - Return 4:30 pm
Cost: $25
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 RUBY TUESDAY

Thursday, January 12 • Departure: 11 am - Return 2 pm
Cost: Individual Pay

Join us at a different Philadelphia restaurant every month!

TRIP POLICY

Casino trip sign-up day will be one month in advance on the first Friday of the preceding month beginning at 9 a,m,
Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. You must be a Center member or a Plus member to qualify for the initial
sign-up period. After the initial first week for member sign-up time, reservations will be open to friends of WPSCC. You
may sign up for yourself and one additional Center member or Plus member. Full payment is due at time of sign-up unless
otherwise noted. Please bring the exact amount due. You may place your name on the waiting list of the trip is sold out.
Participants who depend on Shared Ride: All participants who are picked up by the ride van and want to go on any trip
announced in the newsletter may call the Registration Desk on trip sign-up day to reserve a spot. The trip must then be paid
in full the next time you are at the Center. Participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation for trip/
activity rides.
Mail-in registration for trips is accepted with payment and will be processed after the Registration Desk closes on trip sign-
up day. If a trip is sold out, the check will be returned.
Cancellation by the passenger: For mini/charter trips, there are no refunds unless a replacement is found. For overnight
trips, it is highly recommended that travel insurance is purchased. Each participant is responsible for purchasing insurance
on their own. No refund will be given for trips missed due to members failing to meet departure times. In the event of a
cancellation, in addition to the cancellation policy used by the tour company, a 10% administrative fee will be assessed by
WPSCC. All cancellations must be made in writing to Activity Aide Trips, West Philadelphia Senior Community Center,
1016 W. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-1292.
Cancellation by the Center: The Center may cancel a trip if the required sign-up number needed is not met. If a trip is
canceled by the Center, A full refund will be granted.
The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is not responsible, in whole or in part, to trip participants for loss, damage, or
injury however caused during or in connection with any trip. We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance.
Travelers cannot ask the bus driver and/or escort to make any unscheduled stops. Transportation on all trips is round-trip to and
from the Center only.

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2 MONDAY 5 THURSDAY

CENTER CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR! 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
3 TUESDAY 9:15 am Memory Retention
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 10:00 am Devotion
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way 10:30 am Diabetic Forum | Morning Stretch
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center 11:00 am Tai Chi
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor 11:30 am Lunch
Chair Yoga | Computer Class 12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun
10:30 am Morning Stretch 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit
10:45 am Creative Movement
11:30 am Lunch Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
12:00 pm Wii Bowling
12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun Lunch Menu
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction HOT–Herb Roasted Turkey/Carmalized Onions & Carrots/
1:30 pm Basic Sewing Mashed Cauliflower & Potato/Sugar Snap Peas/Marble Rye
3:00 pm Zumba Bread/Chocolate Pudding

Please reserve next weeks’ meals by 10:00 am! COLD–Cranberry Almond Chicken Spinach Salad/Marinated
Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad/Chocolate Pudding/Wheat Roll/
Lunch Menu—Sliced Roast Beef w/ Gravy/Whipped Potatoes/ Balsamic Dressing
Black Eye Peas/Tossed Salad/Dressing/Chocolate Mousse/
Orange Juice 6 FRIDAY

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

COLD–Tuna Salad Nicoise/Vegetable Pasta Salad/Olive Oil
Dressing/Mandarin Oranges/Wheat Roll

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9 MONDAY 11 WEDNESDAY

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 | Casino Trip Open Fitness Center
9:30 am Enhance Fitness 9:15 am Sharing & Caring
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion 10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer
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
Book Club 12:00 pm Movie Time | Drama Class
11:00 am Trivia Fun 12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
11:30 am Lunch 12:45 pm Bingo
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle 1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
12:45 pm Bingo 1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Cyber Cafe 5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing

Please reserve next weeks’ meals! Lunch Menu
HOT–Balsamic Glazed Pulled Pork/Brown Rice/Cowboy Caviar/
Lunch Menu—Seafood Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese/ Fresh Pear
Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad/Whole Wheat Pita/Italian
Wedding Soup COLD–Turkey & Cheese Sandwich/Wheat Roll/Carrot Raisin
Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mustard/Pineapple
10 TUESDAY
12 THURSDAY
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
Chair Yoga | Computer Class 9:15 am Memory Retention
10:30 am Morning Stretch 10:00 am Devotion
10:45 am Creative Movement 10:30 am Diabetic Forum | Morning Stretch
11:30 am Lunch 11:00 am Tai Chi
12:00 pm Wii Bowling 11:30 am Lunch | Lunch Bunch
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
3:00 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

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13 FRIDAY 17 TUESDAY

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 | Fitness Center Orientation 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center
Open Fitness Center Traveling Nailery
10:00 am Devotion | Take Back Your Health
9:15 am Current Events Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor | Chair Yoga
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion | Vendor Day 10:30 am Morning Stretch
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:45 am Creative Movement
Mobile Food Truck 11:30 am Lunch
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun 12:00 pm Wii Bowling
11:30 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
12:00 pm Movie Time 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
Sunshine Committee Meeting | Spanish 101 3:00 pm Zumba
12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

Lunch Menu—Lemon Butter Fish/Brussel Sprouts/Mushroom Lunch Menu—Italian Hoagie Salad/Red Bliss Potato Salad/Wheat
Rice Pilaf/Pumpernickel Bread/Diced Peaches Bread/Italian Dressing/Chicken Noodle Soup/Oatmeal Cookie

16 MONDAY 18 WEDNESDAY

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

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19 THURSDAY 23 MONDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way Computer Games | Ping Pong
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:15 am Memory Retention 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
10:00 am Devotion Open Fitness Center
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum 9:30 am Enhanced Fitness
11:00 am Tai Chi 10:00am BasicCrocheting|Devotion|PinochleforBeginners
11:30 am Lunch UNINutritionEducation
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit New Member’s Orientation
11:00 am Trivia Fun
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 11:30 am Lunch
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle
Lunch Menu 12:45 pm Bingo
HOT–Stuffed Cabbage Bowl/Sweet & Sour Sauce/Mixed 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Cyber Cafe
Vegetables/Rye Bread/Apple
Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
COLD–Sliced Chicken Reuben on Rye Bread/Cole Slaw/3
Bean Salad/Fresh Apple/Dressing Lunch Menu—Grilled Chicken/Cauliflower Cheese Bake/
Sugar Snap Peas & Red Peppers/Sweet Corn/Wheat Roll/Lite
20 FRIDAY Blueberry Cake

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 24 TUESDAY
Computer Games | Ping Pong
Scrabble | Walk This Way 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation Computer Games | Ping Pong
Open Fitness Center Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:15 am Current Events 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion 10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch Chair Yoga
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun 10:30 am Morning Stretch
11:30 am Lunch 10:45 am Creative Movement
12:00 pm Movie Time 11:30 am Lunch
12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle 12:00 pm Wii Bowling
Spanish 101 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction Cooking with Chef Will
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
Lunch Menu—Crab Cake/Macaroni & Cheese/Zucchini The Next Chapter
& Stewed Tomatoes/Fresh Spinach Salad/Raspberry 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
Vinaigrette/Unsweetened Applesauce 3:00 pm Zumba

Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

Lunch Menu—Manicotti/Meatballs w/Tomato Sauce &
Cheese/Broccolli & Carrots/Diced Pears/Unsweetened Cherry
Applesauce

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25 WEDNESDAY 27 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 | 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
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch | Spanish 101
11:00 am Trivia Fun | Town Meeting 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 pm Lunch
12:00 pm Movie Time | Drama Class 12:00 pm Movie Time
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer 12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle
12:45 pm Bingo 12:45 pm January Birthday Party
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend
5:00 pm Evening Line Dancing Lunch Menu—Egg Salad/Pickled Beet Salad/Marinated
Summertime Salad/Pumpernickel Bread/Fruit Jello/
Lunch Menu Vegetable Soup
HOT–Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Breast/Pineapple/Peppers/
Onions/Rice Medley/Wheat Bread/Fresh Orange 28 SATURDAY

COLD–Three Cheese Sandwich on 7 Grain Bread/Cucumber 11 am Meet & Greet for Cruise
Salad/Carrot Raisin Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/Fresh Orange
30 MONDAY
26 THURSDAY
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting 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 11:00 am Trivia Fun
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun 11:30 am Lunch
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit 12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle
12:45 pm Bingo
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 1:00 pm Line Dancing

Lunch Menu Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
HOT– Cheese Burger/Scalloped Tomato & Green Beans/Cole
Slaw/Hamburger Roll/Mixed Fruit Lunch— Egg Roll/Marinated Cucumbers & Red Peppers/7 Grain
Bread/Fresh Apple
COLD–Chicken Salad Platter/Marinated Carrot Salad/Tropical
Fruit Mix/Soft Mini Bagel

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JANUARY 2017

Wednesday, April 5 PHILADELPHIA

Departure: 9:45 am — Return: 7:30 pm will be providing
Caesars Casino, Atlantic City
TFRRAEIENCINPRG
Cost: $80
Includes Transportation, Buffet Lunch, $25 Slot Play, at The Center
3:30 pm showing of “Menopause the Musical”
Every Thursday
For more information, contact Julia Diggs or in January
Rosalyn Watson at 215-386-0379 Ext. 7302 or 7325
10:30 am

Sign up at the front desk
for the day/s that you would

like to attend.

31 TUESDAY 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
Cooking Class
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
Computer Games | Ping Pong 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
Scrabble | Walk This Way 3:00 pm Zumba
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor Lunch Menu—Turkey Ham & Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/7
Chair Yoga Grain Bread/Cole Slaw/Tomato Soup/Mixed Fruit
10:30 am Morning Stretch
10:45 am Creative Movement 13
11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Wii Bowling

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP W.U.R.D. WILL BROADCAST
LIVE ON-SITE
If you are taking the responsibility of caring for
others–whether it’s daily, 2 days a week, or just Tuesday, January 10, 2017
sporadically–please check out our Caregivers at 10:00 am in The Atrium.
Support Group. Taking care of others can put a
strain on you emotionally, as well as affect your SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
physical health.
The Caregivers Support Group takes place WPSCC T-shirts: S, M, L, XL - $10
the last Wednesday of each month, from 2X, 3X, 4X - $12
11:45 am–12:45 pm Hats & Bags: $5
Take care of yourself so that you are able to care
for others! Get yours at the Front Desk!

SENDING WELL WISHES SPECIAL MEETINGS

Jeanette Harris Alice Scott Program Planning Committee
Wednesday, January 18 • 12:15 pm
Mary F. Jones Gladys Terry
Pottery Room
Geraldine Evans Gladys Thomas The Program Planning Committee meets once a
month to assist in the planning and evaluating of
Sarah Aucruat Louise Fisher Center programs and activities.

Bernard Lambert Gloria Fleming Town Meeting
Wednesday, January 25 • 11–11:30 am
Joan Butler Maxie Benn
Dining Room
If you know of any of our members who are ill or are Open discussion between staff and Center members
in need of some Well Wishes, please let the Center
counselor know. We need to keep in touch with everyone. Dazzling Red Hatters Meeting
Friday, January 27 • 10 am
WPSCC is in search of volunteers to be part of the Sunshine Club.
Responsibilities include contacting and mailing cards to our ill Center Stage
and shut-in members. Sunshine Club meeting is scheduled for the Meet with the Red Hat members in our monthly
2nd Friday of each month in the Dance/Music Room (rear) from meeting
12:30–1:30 pm

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY

TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS
BORN IN JANUARY!

Everyone is invited for a birthday celebration
in the Dining Room on January 27th!

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January 2017

Congratulations to
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center

on your Diamond Year Anniversary!

Thank you for providing services and programs for the seniors in our communities.
Best wishes to West Philadelphia Senior Community Center staff and volunteers
for continued successful impact.
From the families, staff, and volunteers at
People’s Emergency Center
pec-cares.org
lancasteravephilly.com

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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.

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