WPSCC newsletter May 2017

W.O.W. MAYMa2y0210717

WITHIN OUR WORLD

A Monthly Publication by the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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May is Older Americans Month—a national celebration led HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR 7

by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which is an agency OPEN HOUSE 15
within The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Older Americans Month is especially significant because ACL says that West Philadelphia
more than ever before older Americans are striving for wellness, focusing Senior Community Center
on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. 1016 N. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Here at the WOW of West Philadelphia we know that’s true! Every day we 215-386-0379 • westphilaseniorcenter.o1rg
see our dynamic members living life to the fullest through the many engaging
and interesting choices we provide to strengthen body, mind, and soul.
If you’ve made a promise to yourself to improve your health, enrich your
well-being, expand your creativity, or grow your social network, you
couldn’t choose a better time than Older Americans Month—as seniors
right here at our beloved WPSCC, and across the nation, celebrate their
abiding fortitude and capacity to live, love and learn.
During Older Americans Month, and indeed all through the year, we
cherish your participation in WPSCC and are honored you have made us
a part of your life.

We wish you joy, friendship, and new opportunities during this month
of celebration!

Advisory Council MONTHLY TIP

Charlotte Goins, President May is National Water Safety Month!!!
Bertha Martin-Nagbe, Vice President
Johnnie Young, Treasurer As the weather warms up, pools are preparing to open
Harriett Washington, Secretary and crowds are gearing up to head to the beach. National
Water Safety Month is the perfect time to ensure you and
The Advisory Council meets monthly with the Center Director your families are prepared to spend a fun, safe day by the
to discuss and recommend programs to benefit the Center. water. Follow these water safety tips whenever you are in,
on or around water:
Staff Directory • Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
• Always swim with a buddy
Rose Richardson, Director ext. 7301 • Never leave a young child unattended near water
Julia Diggs, Program Coordinator • Establish water safety rules for your family and enforce
ext. 7302
Helen Rayon, Health & Wellness Coordinator ext. 7303 them without fail.
Samantha Prescott, Center Counselor ext. 7305 • If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating
Areatha Dorsey, Database Clerk
ext. 7306 fatalities occur from drowning.
Alfonso Agron, Maintenance Mechanic ext. 7307 • Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance
Michael Johnson, Maintenance
ext. 7307 and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills;
Patrice Rhodes, Administrative Assistant ext. 7300 and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.

Rosalyn Watson, Activities Aide ext. 7325
Robin Mason, Nutrition Coordinator ext. 7319

Dial the extension or dial “0” for a staff member.

Advance Meal Reservation See exhibits of outstanding older artists and join us in
celebrating their work at these FREE receptions:
Eligible persons who wish to participate in the Wednesday, May 10 • 5 - 7 pm
Congregate Meal Program at the Center must use Art in City Hall, 5th Floor
the Advance Meal Reservation which is available Thursday, May 18 • 4 - 6 pm
on the touch screen. Meals must be reserved one WPSCC
(1) week in advance, usually by Tuesday 10:00 am Tuesday, May 23 • 4 - 6 pm
Alternate Meals are available Wednesdays and Center on the Hill
Thursdays. Members who have NOT reserved a
meal in advance (at least one week ahead) may leave Call 215-785-9000 ext. 5055 for more info.
their names on the Meal Waiting List for that day.
This list is compiled on a first come, first served
basis. If by 11:40 am meals ARE available, the Meal
Waiting List will be utilized.

The kitchen needs to have a final lunch count no later
than 11:45 am. You must be present to register for
the Meal Waiting List. Whether registered or on the
waiting list, you must be counted before 11:45 am.
Please remember that when you opt for Meal
Waiting, there is no guarantee that there will be
lunch available. Thank You!
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W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD May 2017

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

Monday, May 22, 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

HEALTH & WELLNESS Pharmacy Nurses Lansdowne Hearing Clinic
MUnaivyer1s8ity&of2P5ennsylvania & Testing
HEALTH EVENTS Tuesday, May 25
Diabetic Forum C10la:s3s0roaomm–212:30 pm
The Budget Grocer CThenuterrsdStaaygse • 10:30–11:30 am Take Back Your Health
Friday, May 5 • 10:30 am May 9 • 10:30 am
Art Studio
Nutrition Education w/Lynn
Mondays • 10:00 am–12 pm

Center Stage

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 Friday * 11 am–12 pm

*When the instructor is not available, you must have prior approval to Center Stage
exercise independently. Come out and join us for a fun exercise and get that body moving!

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

MClaosnsrdooamy &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
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.

MClaosnsrdooamys2• 10:30–11:30 am Color Your Mind
Wednesday • 11–11:30 am
Join us to share new ideas and learn new skills and techniques.
Conference Room
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES Members work with adult coloring books for fun, relaxation,
and concentration.
iPad Class
Wednesdays • 1–2 pm Piano Lessons w/Dena Underwood
Monday • 12:30–1:30 pm
Center Stage
Dance/Music Room
Current Events Cost $60/6 weeks
Friday • 9:15–10:15 am Study the essential elements of music in this 6-week workshop!

Dining Room Bible Study Donation appreciated
Discuss articles from the newspaper or brought in by members. Friday • 11–11:30 am

Hour of Power (Devotion) w/Volunteers Center Stage
Monday–Friday • 10–10:30 am Study the bible with your friends at the WPSCC!

Check board for location Music for Mind & Spirit Donation appreciated
Begin your day with praise and worship. Thursday • 1–2 pm

Sharing & Caring Dance/Music Room
Wednesday • 9:15–10 am Discussion and demonstration of music, focusing on old-time gospel
throughout the years and form across the country!
Dining Room
Breakfast Talk: Chatting about life, experiences, advice, the Center, etc. Caregiver Support Group Donation appreciated
Last Wednesday of the month • 11:45 am–12:45 pm
Social Dance Instruction w/Otis Givens
Tuesday & Friday • 1–3 pm Conference Room

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

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!

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W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD Surfing The Web
Tuesday • 12:30 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES FREE
Basic Computer
Touchscreen 101 w/Volunteer Wednesday • 12:30–2:30 pm
Monday • 12:30–1 pm; Friday • 10–10:30 am
Computer lab
Atrium Get a more robust perspective on the basics of using the computer.
Having trouble signing in for classes or reserving your lunch? Based on registration
Receive an overview of the system.
Excel Computer
Computer Instruction w/Ivy Dixon Suggested Donation $1 Wednesdays • 10 am–12 pm
Saturday • 10 am–12 pm
Computer lab
Computer Lab
Popular class on a Saturday morning. Check for space availability.

Understanding Your Computer
Tuesday • 10 am
FREE

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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May 2017

TAKE A TRIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT WPSCC!

Jomar

Wednesday, May 3rd • 11:30am - 3:00pm

Walmart

Wednesday, May 10th • 11:30am - 3:00pm

Lunch Bunch goes to RUBY BUFFET

Thursday, May 11 • Departure: 11 am - Return 2 pm
Cost: Individual Pay
Join us at a different Philadelphia restaurant every month!

Shoprite

Wednesday, May 17th • 11:30am - 3:00pm

BLOOD PRESSURE SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
SCREENING
Wednesday, May 24 • 9 am — 1 pm
HEARING EXAM Get your annual Medicare wellness visit here!
ULTRASOUND
• Medical Screening Tests
DIABETIC SCREENING • NO Out-of-Pocket costs
BALANCE TESTING • Your results are sent to your primary doctor

PODIATRY SERVICES Light refreshments served.
ALLERGY SCREENING All seniors are welcome. Please bring your health
PHARMACY CONSULTATION insurance and prescriprion information.

Provided by Health Steps.

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1 MONDAY 3 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 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 | Advisory Council
Pinochle for Beginners 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
UNI Nutrition Education 11:00 am Trivia Fun
English as a Second Language 11:30 am Lunch
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class 12:00 pm Movie Time
11:00 am Trivia Fun 12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
11:30 am Lunch Off-Site Cooking Class
12:00 pm American Sign Language 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
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Cyber Cafe | Share Boxes 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/Marinated Fresh Pear
Onion & Tomato Salad/Whole Wheat Pita/Italian Wedding Soup
COLD–Turkey & Cheese Sandwich/Wheat Roll/Carrot Raisin
2 TUESDAY Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mustard/Pineapple

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games 4 THURSDAY
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Chronic Pain Program 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 | Understanding Your Computer 9:15 am Memory Retention
10:30 am Morning Stretchr 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
12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun | Surfing the Web 12:00 pm American Sign Language
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter 12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun
1:30 pm Basic Sewing 1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit
3:0 0 pm Zumba
Lunch Menu
Please reserve next weeks’ meals ! HOT–Traditional Meatloaf/Seasoned Potato Cubes/Peas &
Carrots/7 Grain Bread/Lite Vanilla Cake
Lunch Menu—Roast Beef w/Honey Bourbon Sauce/Sweet
Potato Cubes/Green Beans w/Almonds/Wheat Bread/Tropical COLD–Sonoma Chicken Salad/German Potato Salad/Wheat
Fruit Mix Bread/Vinaigrette Dressing/Vanilla Cake

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5 FRIDAY 9 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 Chronic Pain Program
9:15 am Current Events 10:00 am Devotion |Understanding Your Computer
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion | Vendor Day Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor | Chair Yoga
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Take Back Your Health
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun | English as a 2nd Language 10:45 am Creative Movement
Zumba | HEP C Testing 11:30 am Lunch
11:30 pm Lunch 12:00 pm Wii Bowling
12:00 pm Movie Time 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun | Spa Facials
12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle Surfing the Web | Off-Site Cooking Class
12:45 pm Bingo 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
8 pm–1 am Social Dance Cabaret 3:00 pm Zumba

Lunch Menu—Lemon Butter Fish/Brussel Sprouts/Mushroom Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
Rice Pilaf/Pumpernickel Bread/Diced Peaches
Lunch Menu—Italian Hoagie Salad/Red Bliss Potato Salad/
6 SATURDAY Wheat Bread/Italian Dressing/Chicken Noodle Soup/Oatmeal
Cookie
10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
Fitness Center | Pinochle | Chair Yoga 10 WEDNESDAY
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
8 MONDAY Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes Open Fitness Center
Computer Games | Ping Pong 9:15 am Sharing & Caring
Scrabble | Walk This Way 10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer | Reflexology
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
Open Fitness Center 11:00 am Trivia Fun
9:30 am Enhanced Fitness 11:30 am Lunch
10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion 12:00 pm Movie Time
Pinochle for Beginners 12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
UNI Nutrition Education 1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
English as a 2nd Language | Serenity Massages 1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class 5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing
11:00 am Trivia Fun Lunch Menu
11:30 am Lunch HOT–Orange & Honey Glazed Turkey/Green Beans/Sweet
12:00 pm American Sign Language Potatoes w/Pecans/Marble Rye Bread/Pineapple
12:30 pm Advance Crocheting | Piano Lessons | Pinochle COLD–Health Salad/Hardboiled egg/Cheese/Macaroni Salad/
12:45 pm Bingo Crackers/Ranch Dressing
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Serenity Massages

Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

Lunch Menu—Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken/Capri Blend
Vegetables/7 Grain Bread/Mandarin Oranges

WM.O.WA.YWI2TH0IN17OUR WORLD

11 THURSDAY 15 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 | HEP C Testing 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion |
11:30 am Lunch | Lunch Bunch Pinochle for Beginners | UNI Nutrition Education
12:00 pm American Sign Language | Pamper Your Spirit English as a Second Language
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit 11:00 am Trivia Fun
11:30 am Lunch
Please reserve next weeks’ meals! 12:00 pm American Sign Language
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 | Share Boxes
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 Blueberry
12 FRIDAY Cake

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 16 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 | Vendor Day Traveling Nailery | Chronic Pain Program
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch 10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor
11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun | English as a 2nd Language Chair Yoga | Understanding Your Computer
Zumba 10:30 am Morning Stretch
11:30 pm 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
Women’s Day Program 12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun
12:45 pm Bingo Surfing the Web | Off-Site Cooking Classes
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
The Next Chapter
Lunch Menu—Lemon Butter Fish/Brussel Sprouts/Mushroom 1:30 pm Basic Sewing
Rice Pilaf/Pumpernickel Bread/Diced Peaches 3:00 pm Zumba

13 SATURDAY Please reserve next weeks’ meals!

10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class | Fitness Center Lunch Menu—Manicotti/Meatballs w/Tomato Sauce &
Pinochle | Social Dance | Chair Yoga Cheese/Broccolli & Carrots/Diced Pears/Unsweetened Cherry
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric Applesauce

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17 WEDNESDAY 19 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 House Open Fitness Center | Penn Pharmacy Nurses
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 English as a Second Language
11:00 am Trivia Fun 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
11:30 am Lunch 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun | Zumba
12:00 pm Movie Time | Drama Class 11:30 pm 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 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing Lunch Menu—Egg Salad/Pickled Beet Salad/Marinated
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing Summertime Salad/Pumpernickel Bread/Fruit Jello/
Vegetable Soup
Lunch Menu
HOT–Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Breast/Pineapple/Peppers/ 20 SATURDAY
Onions/Rice Medley/Wheat Bread/Fresh Orange
10:00 am Billiards | Computer Class
COLD–Three Cheese Sandwich on 7 Grain Bread/Cucumber Fitness Center | Pinochle
Salad/Carrot Raisin Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/Fresh Orange Social Dance | Chair Yoga
11:00 am Muscle Toning with Eric
18 THURSDAY
22 MONDAY
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 | Quilting Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Penn Pharmacy Nurses 9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
9:15 am Memory Retention Open Fitness Center
10:00 am Devotion 9:30 am Enhance Fitness
10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum 10:00 am Basic Crocheting | Devotion
11:00 am Tai Chi Pinochle for Beginners | UNI Nutrition Education
11:30 am Lunch 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Whatchamacallit Class
12:00 pm American Sign Language New Member Orientation
12:30 pm Wii Bowling | Trivia Fun | Medicare 101 11:00 am Trivia Fun
1:00 pm Line Dancing | Music for Mind & Spirit 11:30 am Lunch
4-6 pm Art Showcase 12:00 pm American Sign Language
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/ Please reserve next weeks’ meals!
Cole Slaw/Hamburger Roll/Mixed Fruit
Lunch— Egg Roll/Marinated Cucumbers & Red Peppers/7
COLD–Chicken Salad Platter/Marinated Carrot Salad/ Grain Bread/Fresh Apple
Tropical Fruit Mix/Soft Mini Bagel
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23 TUESDAY 25 THURSDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes 8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer
Computer Games | Ping Pong Games | Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
Scrabble | Walk This Way 9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center | Quilting
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center Penn Pharmacy Nurses
Chronic Pain Program 9:15 am Memory Retention
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor 10:00 am Devotion
Chair Yoga | Understanding Your Computer 10:30 am Morning Stretch | Diabetic Forum
10:30 am Morning Stretch Hearing Clinic
10:45 am Creative Movement 11:00 am Tai Chi
11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am Lunch
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 | Medicare 101
Surfing the Web 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—Turkey Ham & Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo/7
Grain Bread/Cole Slaw/Tomato Soup/Mixed Fruit COLD–Sliced Chicken Reuben on Rye Bread/Cole Slaw/3
Bean Salad/Fresh Apple/Dressing
24 WEDNESDAY
26 FRIDAY
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | 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
Health & Wellness Day Event 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 | Town Meeting English as a Second Language
11:30 am Lunch 10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
11:45 am Caregivers 11:00 am Bible Study | Trivia Fun | Hepatitis C Testing
12:00 pm Movie Time Zumba
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer 11:30 am Lunch
12:45 pm Bingo 12:00 pm Movie Time
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class 12:30 pm Advanced Crocheting | Pinochle
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing | Soup for a Friend 12:45 pm May Birthday Party
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing 1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction
Lunch Menu
HOT–Orange & Honey Glazed Turkey/Green Beans/Sweet Lunch Menu—Crab Cake/Macaroni & Cheese/Zucchini &
Potatoes w/Pecans/Marble Rye Bread/Pineapple Stewed Tomatoes/Fresh Spinach Salad/Raspberry Vinaigrette/
COLD–Health Salad/Hardboiled egg/Cheese/Macaroni Salad/ Unsweetened Applesauce
12Crackers/Ranch Dressing
27 SATURDAY

CENTER CLOSED

29 MONDAY MAY 2017

CENTER CLOSED KEEP IT MOVING

30 TUESDAY Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Are you an adult age 60 or older with chronic pain
8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games that lasts months and years at a time? Do you have
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, pelvic
9:00 am Coffee Time | Open Fitness Center pain? Do you find yourself being grumpy, having
Chronic Pain Program negative thoughts and feeling helpless?
10:00 am Devotion | Canvas Art | Basic Watercolor This workshop is for YOU!!!!
Chair Yoga | Understanding Your Computer Keep it Moving is a free, six-week series, 2 ½
10:30 am Morning Stretch hours one day a week. Receive a FREE Reference
10:45 am Creative Movement Book and Moving Easy Program CD
11:30 am Lunch Classes will be held on-site.
12:00 pm Wii Bowling
12:30 pm Pinochle | Hands In Clay | Trivia Fun | Surfing the Web May 2nd – June 6th (Tuesdays)
1:00 pm Social Dance Instruction | The Next Chapter
1:30 pm Basic Sewing 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
3:0 0 pm Zumba
To register contact, Helen Rayon,
Please reserve next weeks’ meals ! Health and Wellness Coordinator
at 215.386.0379 ext. 7303
Lunch Menu—Roast Beef w/Honey Bourbon Sauce/Sweet
Potato Cubes/Green Beans w/Almonds/Wheat Bread/Tropical 13
Fruit Mix

31 WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Billiards | Checkers | Dominoes | Computer Games
Ping Pong | Scrabble | Walk This Way
9:00 am Coffee Time | Fitness Center Orientation
Open Fitness Center
9:15 am Sharing & Caring
10:00 am Devotion | Excel Computer
10:30 am Silver Sneakers | Morning Stretch
11:00 am Trivia Fun
11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Movie Time
12:30 pm Pinochle | Basic Computer
Off-Site Cooking Class
12:45 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Enhance Fitness | iPad Class
1:30 pm Advanced Sewing
5:30 pm Evening Line Dancing

Lunch Menu
HOT–Balsamic Glazed Pulled Pork/Brown Rice/Cowboy Caviar/
Fresh Pear

COLD–Turkey & Cheese Sandwich/Wheat Roll/Carrot Raisin
Salad/Lettuce/Tomato/Mustard/Pineapple

W.O.W. WITHIN OUR WORLD

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP HEPATITIS C TESTING EVENT

If you are taking the responsibility of caring for May 5 & 11 • 11:00 am–3:00 pm
others–whether it’s daily, 2 days a week, or just
sporadically–please check out our Caregivers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Support Group. Taking care of others can put a (CDC) has recommended that every baby boomer
strain on you emotionally, as well as affect your get tested once for Hepatitis C in order to reduce the
physical health. chance for serious liver problems such as cirrhosis,
The Caregivers Support Group takes place cancer, and liver failuer. The longer people are
the last Wednesday of each month, from infected, the more likely they are to develop problems.
11:45 am–12:45 pm The good news is that Hepatitis C is curable!
Take care of yourself so that you are able to care So come on out and get tested!
for others!
SPECIAL MEETINGS
SENDING WELL WISHES
Program Planning Committee
Seifullah Abdul-Salaam Geraldine Bailey Wednesday, May 17 • 12:15 pm
Cynthia Faire Willia Seabrook
Alma Scott Alice Scott Pottery Room
The Program Planning Committee meets once a
Gloria Fleming Gladys Terry month to assist in the planning and evaluating of
Center programs and activities.
Gladys Thomas Sarah Ancrum
Town Meeting
Vera Waters Dolores Richardson-Bey Wednesday, May 24 • 11–11:30 am

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, May 26 • 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 MAY!

Everyone is invited for a birthday celebration
in the Dining Room on May 26!

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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.

WPSCC’s In-Home Support Program

No-Cost Services for Homebound Seniors

Qualified seniors in West and Southwest Philadelphia who are temporarily unable to safely leave home due to
illness, disability, or frailty can receive vital services at no cost to help them to continue to remain independent and
live successfully in their home. In-Home Support services are funded by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
(PCA). Services are brought to homebound seniors by a team of specially trained case managers who work under
the leadership of the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center (WPSCC).
Any West and Southwest Philadelphia residents age 60 or older who are temporarily or situationally homebound
are encouraged to inquire as individual or household income does not impact eligibility.

What services are provided?

• Home-delivered meals, transportation, and senior companionship for as long as these services are needed.
• Help with household tasks (cleaning, shopping, meal preparation) for up to 6 months.
• Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) for up to 4 weeks if criteria is met.

One-time or occasional assistance with:

• Heavy cleaning
• Extermination
• Minor home repairs
• Counseling and assistance with accessing benefits and more

Who is eligible?

Individuals who are age 60 and older who are temporarily or situationally 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.