Highlights In This Issue:

• Scam & Fraud w/ Detective Nitka, Pottstown Police – Rescheduled!
• Diane’s Digital Help Desk now Live!
• Partnership with the Ricketts Center
• Aqua Exercise at Brookside Country Club Pool
• Monthly Tuesday Night Bingo!

Week of July 26, 2026

CANCELLATIONS & SCHEDULE CHANGES:

• No Sewing Basics or Art w/ Daryl –July 27 & 28
• Chair Dancing will only be held on Mondays @12:45p; NO Tuesday class
• NEW TIME AND LOCATION FOR POUND CLASS w/ Kathy–Tues-12:45-1:15p in Classroom 2
• Zumba Gold will now be held one day per week starting July 16–Thursdays @1:00pm on Track w/ Cheryl,  except  No Zumba Gold–July 30 and back on August 6
• No Breathwork & Meditation–August 12
• No As Time Goes By Singers–back on Sept. 9

All Activities this week:

Please note our lunch registration policy/procedure: We have moved to a 2-day ahead preregistration policy. For example, pre-register by Mon. at 4p for Wed. All cancellations will be filled until noon; we will do our best to accommodate all guests to offer a meal The above applies to the monthly Birthday lunch, as well. We encourage a $5 optional donation that can be paid at lunch like a regular lunch donation. Please consider making this donation as funds collected that day offset the expense of the entertainment and birthday cakes.

Preregistration helps ensure your spot and assists with planning!
Pre-registration assists with unexpected cancellations, giving us the ability to contact you via phone, email, or text.  We encourage you to try new programs and activities. There is no charge to try a class/program or lunch to see if you like it. It is a requirement that you check-in at the front desk or on the second floor, when you arrive. Your patience is greatly appreciated.  Thank you! To ensure your safety, please wear proper footwear and attire when attending all fitness classes!

Activity & Class Payment: For all fee-based classes, you may purchase an activity card at the front desk, and it will be initialed when you come in OR pay per class at the front desk. Just mention which class it’s for! The price for select classes is $2. We have several free programs as well as the Silver Sneakers, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit programs for eligible members.


To access the application online click here.  Paper applications available at the front desk of TRAAC.  You can mail them in by post or email.  Polly can email them in for you if you need assistance.

• 8:00—Billiards & Shuffleboard—Game Rm
• 8:00—Early Bird 50+–Track—Jolene
• 9:00—Senior Yoga –Classroom 2–Evelyn
• 9:00–Sit & Stitch  –Art & Craft Room
• 9:30—50+ Fit (Sponsored by Tower Health)—Track–Jolene
• 10:15–Bridge Club–Game Room
• 10:30—Reflective Moments—Library
• 10:45—Youthful Hearts–Track–Linda
• 12:45—Chair Dancing—Track– Frank
• 1:00–Just Guts All Core–Classroom 2–Mihae
• 1:00—Rummikub—Cafe
• 1:00—Chess Club—Cafe
• 1:00–Live to 100: Blue Zones w/ Hannah–moved to 3rd Floor
• 1:00–Digital Help Desk Appts w/ Diane–Social Service Annex
• 1:30–Sit ‘n’ Fit–Track–Mihae
• 2:30–Chair Yoga—Classroom 2–Maryellen

• 8:00—Billiards—Game Room
• 8:00-9:30–Omelet Tuesday–Dining Room
• 8:30–PiYo–Classroom 2–Jolene
• 9:30–Weight Watchers – 3rd Floor
• 9:45–Yoga Stretch & Tone–Classroom 2–Patty
• 10:00—Knitting, Crocheting + –Art & Craft Rm
• 10:30–Sit & Fit –Track–Jolene
• 11:00–Blood Pressure Checks w/ Pat–Cafe
• 12:30–Self Defense–Track–Darrel
• 12:45–Pound Class–Classroom 2–Kathy
• 1:00—Shuffleboard – Game Room
• 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
• 1:30–Tai Chi–Classroom 2–Darrel
• 7:00–Fitness Bootcamp w/ Ricketts–Pottstown High School Track

• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:00–Early Bird 50+ Fit—Track—Jolene
• 8:30–Aqua Fitness w/ Frank–Brookside CC
• 9:30–50+–Track–Jolene
• 10:00–Technology Class–Library–Janet
• 10:30–Core & Balance–Mihae–Track
• 10:45–Breathwork & Meditation–Classroom 2–Evelyn
• 12:30—Texas Hold ‘Em—Game Room
• 1:00–The Best Route Farmers Market w/ Farmer Max–Parking Lot
• 1:00—Pinochle –Social Service Annex
• 1:00–Core & Flexibility–Classroom 2–Linda
• 1:30—Line Dancing—Track–Robin

• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:30–Hiking Club–French Creek State Park
• 8:45–Boom, Move!–Track–Jolene
• 9:30–Advanced Yoga w/ Cassie–Classroom 2
• 10:00—Knitting, Crocheting and More—Art & Craft  Rm.–Pat
• 10:00–’The TRAAC Singers’–3rd Fl–Jay
• 10:00–Scam & Fraud w/ Detective Nitka, Pottstown Police–Classroom 1–RESCHEDULED!
• 10:30–Sit and Fit–Track–Jolene
• 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
• 1:00—Mahjong—Social Service Annex—Linda  R.
• 1:15—Bingo—Dining Room—Kathy, Maryanne, Carol, Nate, Sue
• 7:00–Fitness Bootcamp w/ Ricketts–Pottstown High School  Track

• 8:00–Small Group Training–Classroom 2–Frank
• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:30–Aqua Fitness w/ Jolene–Brookside CC
• 9:00—Gentle Floor Yoga —Classroom 2—Maryellen
• 10:00–Drums Alive!–Track–Jolene
• 11:00—Youthful Hearts Low Impact Chair—Track–Linda
• 11:30–The TRAAC Singers Summer Sing-Along and Ice Cream Treats donated by The TRAAC Singers–Dining Room
• 12:30–Texas Hold Em’–Game Room
• 1:00–Canasta–Social Service Annex
• 1:00–Cornhole–Track

• Summer Sing-A-Long & Ice Cream Treats w/ The TRAAC Singers–July 31 @11:30-1:00p–Sweet treats donated by The TRAAC Singers!
• Digital Assistance w/ Diane by Appointment–Monday afternoons–make an appt at the Front Desk for an ½ hour one-on-one sesson to address your technology questions and issues; bring any equipment or relevant information with you to appt.
• NOW thru 8/14 –AQUA EXERCISE @Brookside:
  • Wed @8:30a–Aqua Fitness w/ Frank
  • Fri @8:30a–Aqua Fitness w/ Jolene
• Get Outdoors and Active with TRAAC:
  • TRAAC Bike Club —1st and 3rd Tues @10a–1st Tues at Riverfront Park; 3rd Tues. location TBA
  • TRAAC Hiking Club–Select Thursdays @ 8:30a:
  • July 30–French Creek–Scott Run Lake Boat Launch
  • August 6–Lock 60 Recreation Area–400 Towpath, Mont Clare, PA 19453
• GAMES ON:
  • Thursday Bingo @1:15p weekly in Dining Room! No Bingo July 2nd!
  • Family Feud w/ Russ and Pat –1st Mondays @1p–plus Sundae Monday–$3 Sundaes @12:45-1p in Dining Room–Next Date Aug 3
  • Night Ca$h Bingo back July 14th- and every 2nd Tuesday of the month; Doors open @5p; Games begin @6p; Building open for other games too!
• More Opportunities to Get Creative:
  • ARTFUSION 19464 @ TRAAC:
    • New Pottery Class–MUJST ATTEND ALL DATES & PRE-REGISTER–August 7. 14. 28 @1-3p–limited seats!!
  • TRAAC Sit & Stitch Sewing Club–two days monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays@9a-noon–BYOP (Bring Your Own Project)
  • Paper Crafting w/ Kathy–Select Mon@10a Cardmaking–Origami–Select Fri@10a–July 6 & 20; Aug. 3 & 17
  • Sewing Basics w/ Daryl–Mondays from 1-3p in Art&Craft Room–bring a pattern or project or come learn the basics
  • Knitting, Crocheting and More–Tues&Thurs@10a–Art&Craft Room
  • Art w/ Daryl–Tues@1p in Art&Craft Room–BYO Project or learn a variety of mediums from oils to figure drawing and more…check topics on FB
• Grief & Bereavement Support Group w/ Polly – Select Fridays @ 1p–Next Date: August 7 & 21
• Alzheimer Association–Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group w/ Heidi–monthly on select Weds @10a-11:30a–NEXT DATE: Aug 19th
• 4-part viewing and discussion series focusing on the National Geographic explorer documentary “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” w/ Hannah–4-Mondays @1p on July 20&27; Aug. 3 &10–Learn about the five areas of the world where people are living longer and healthier lives and explore the themes that help contribute to longevity
• “Living w/ Arthritis” w/ Core3PT–August 17@10:00am–Classroom 1
• Medical Marijuana in PA w/ Restore–August 28@10:30a–Classroom 1
• History Club–August 28@1pm–Classroom 1–Topic TBA
• AARP Safe Driver Refresher Courses coming Spring 2026–Must sign up at Front Desk–$20 AARP Members/$25 Non-Members
  • New student/first-timer 2-day course–August 25&26
  • Refresher class for past students–August 18
• Celebrate our 50th Anniversary:
  • Groovy Gala–Oct 10–more details coming soon; we need sponsors and donations–see Brian for sponsorship details
• The Best Route Farmers Market is back at the TRAAC!! Every Wednesday from 1-3p
• Cancer Jeopardy w/ Fox Chase Cancer Center–August 3@10:30a in Classroom 1
• Conversation w/ Good Will Fire Co and Pottstown Tower Health representatives–August 6 @1p–Classroom 1
• Cooking w/ Teri–Aug 12 @ 1p in the Cafe–Pre-registration opens 7/13–limited seating
• Spanish Classes and American Sign Language Class will be taking a summer hiatus starting in June–Classes begin in Sept!!
• Diabetes Cohort monthly meeting w/ Tracey–Aug 17@1p–3rd Floor
• 4-part viewing and discussion series focusing on “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” w/ Hannah–Mondays @1p on July 20&27,, Aug. 3 @10
• TRAAC and Ricketts Center Fitness Partnership:
  • Tues & Thurs Evening Fitness Bootcamp–7-8p –nice weather meet at Pottstown Football Field and park behind Middle School; inclement weather meet @ Ricketts Center
  • Weight Room at Ricketts Center w/ Paul–workout independently and get advice from Paul! Select days and time on flyer. The month of June–Learn about the equipment w/ Paul’s How-To Group Lesson every Tues from 10-11a @Ricketts Center
• FUN FRIDAYS–Game Afternoons on the Track.  Click here for more info.
• Stamp Club–Meetings first Monday of the month@1PM Click here for more info.

Sneakers, Renew Active & One Pass, Silver & Fit

• United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
• Humana
• AARP Medicare Supplement
• Keystone 65
• Independence Blue Cross
• Aetna

Green Beautician Team–Stop by and assist our dedicated Green Team as they clean up the TRAAC property. Thanks to all the Volunteers–especially Tom Wojton, Deb Heffner, Rose Lewis and Jim Morgennier–for keeping our property green, clean, and trash-free!

Recycle Bins at the TRAAC–PLEASE RECYCLE!!!! We have added recycling bins in the Dining Room and on Track for cans, bottles, and paper. Plus, we still offer the Lions Club bin in the Lobby for Plastic Bags, Plastic Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Shipping Envelopes and More…Learn more at https://nextrex.com.

TRAAC BIRTHDAY LUNCH CELEBRATION–August 19@11:30a–Birthday Celebration w/ music by Howard Guarini– Birthday celebration is an optional $5 lunch donation that helps offset cost of entertainment and other expenses. We welcome sponsorships for birthday cakes, entertainment, or treats for other festivities at TRAAC.

August Birthday Cake Sponsor –Kathleen Jula
August Entertainment donated by Howard Guarini

“THEN & NOW” Contest–Celebrate our 50th Anniversary–check out the display in hall outside dining room and Guess Who’s Who!! Photo submission is closed.
We are starting to post “NOW” photos–if you submitted a “THEN” pic and did not submit a “NOW” pic, please bring a recent photo to Hannah or she can take your photo for the Wall

Participants Council Represents the voice of TRAAC Members and serves as a liaison between TRAAC members, staff and Board. They serve as role models and ambassadors of TRAAC:

• Diane Pfanders
• Ed Leshinskie
• Pat Burns
• Pat Depiera
• Sally Reidenhour
• Russ Noll
• Becky Rankowski
• Linda Cordenner
• Patti Willis
• Bert Rasmussen
• Ginny Farrington

Blood Pressure Checks with Pat B.–Swing by the Cafe @ 11a-11:45a on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month for free blood pressure checks offered by Pat. Click here for more info.

LGBTQ Senior Social Group—Wed, August 12th @noon – AnnaMarie’s–339 West Main St.; Birdsboro, 19508–must RSVP by August 10 to Jolene at 610.323.5009; X 107-the group meets monthly on the 2nd Wed of the month. This a social opportunity for LGBTQ friends and allies–all welcome!

The Game Room is open mornings for pool and other games, so grab some friends and start gaming!!

Social Hour—August 12 @ 4:30pm–Peppe’s–2485 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525–Food, friends, a prize and fun! Don’t miss out—MUST RSVP on CoPilot in advance. If you are bringing a guest, we need to know in advance for reservation purposes, so please notify Tina or the Front Desk. See Tina for more details!

SOCIAL SERVICE & REFERRAL RESOURCES @TRAAC–Swing by the Social Services Annex 1st floor and ask Polly about valuable social services that are offered through our community partners or right here at the TRAAC. Polly is the point-person for PA-Medi appointments offered at TRAAC to help seniors make decisions about Medicare.  Polly is available to assist in the application process for income-eligible programs like SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and the monthly Senior SHARE food box. If you are facing challenges or have a pressing question or need, come by to see if we can assist with some solutions, offer referrals services, and direct you to services, agencies and programs that might be of assistance. We also offer a host of educational programs that address particular challenges on a regular basis.  Info about free will prep tool available online in partnership with National Council on Aging Click here for more info.

Alzheimer’s Association at the TRAAC–Alzheimer’s Support Group w/ Heidi meets monthly on a Wed from 10a-11:30a–a support for family, caregivers and loved ones caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia– Next Dates: July 15–Classroom 1

Hydroponic Grow Tower Maintenance w/ Trellis for Tomorrow–Meet Trellis’ grow tower expert monthly to ask questions and help with maintenance of towers–Next date: July 8@8:30a

Summer Garden Program w/ Trellis at 716 Walnut Street Garden!! Looking for a few gardeners for the 2026 extended growing season from March-Oct. See Hannah or Tom for more details. Help with weeding, harvesting and other garden tasks. Chance for 3 seasons of growing. Since Spring 2026 we have grown 68+ lbs at the community garden!!

Rent & Property Tax Rebates —Swing by Representative Joe Ciresi’s office is located in the Social Services Annex on 1st floor of the TRAAC –Monday and Wednesday from 9:30a-2p or call their office at 484-200-8265 for more details and/or assistance. Rep. Ciresi’s office hours may vary and is not affiliated with the TRAAC. Learn more about the new property tax rebate and, if eligible, Rep. Ciresi’s staff will assist you to apply for additional tax credits.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED–Assist with various tasks including CoPilot check-in assistance, tours, newsletters/mailers, Bingo Nights, special events, programs/activities, Silver Aid Society (SAS – Click here for more details about SAS), and more–see Polly or call 610-323-5009 x105 for more details. We can always use extra kitchen volunteers. See Karin for details on kitchen needs.

TRAAC TRAVEL UPDATES–Check the Trip Wall for more info:

• Sept 29–Painted Canyons
• Oct 3–New England Rails & Sails
• Nov 28–Caribbean Cruise – The Dominican Republic & St Thomas
• Dec 9–Playhouse Christmas @ Hunterdon Hills Playhouse RESCHEDULED TO DEC 10–Dutch Apple “Holly Jolly Holiday”. If you booked this trip, you will be contacted soon.
• Machu Pichu and Galapagos trip in April 2027–BOOKING NOW!!! See Evelyn Dudonis
• New trips for 2027–check the Trip Walls and our website!!  Video travelogues posted on our website for the 2027 Mayflower and Collette trips.

Questions or concerns?? Multi-day domestic or international trips are handled by Polly at (610)323-5009 x 105 or polly@tricountyaac.org. For TRAAC-organized day trips, contact Hannah at (610)323-5009 x 102 or hannah@tricountyaac.org. NOTE: Refunds cannot be made for last minute cancellations unless we can find a replacement or it is a medical emergency.

Massage w/ Mihae at the TRAAC–Two Wed/month by appt. Chair Massage is known to have multiple benefits.  By appointment only on the 2nd & 4th Wed–book at the front desk. Each 15-minute appointment will include a brief check-in and massage. Arrive 5 minutes early.  $15 for 15 minutes–Payable to Mihae at time of massage.

Haircuts at the TRAAC–Are you in need of a haircut but don’t have the time to get out? We have a solution! Natalie is a PA-licensed beautician who provides haircuts to both men and women 3 Weds/month. Timeslots for haircut appointments are 10:00a-1:45p. Your hair needs to be clean, dry and free of any creams, gels, or sprays. Haircuts only! PLEASE NOTE: Prices are $10/cut. See the front desk to make your appointment.

Redner’s Receipts–Please continue to send in your Redner’s receipts!  This is an easy fundraiser for us, and for you.  If you are a Redner’s Rewards member, just send us your entire receipt, including the bottom section with the rewards information.  We turn the receipts in and receive a portion back as a donation.  Drop them at our front desk, or mail them to us at: TRAAC, 288 Moser Rd, Ste. 1, Pottstown, PA  19464.  Thank you!

Becoming a TRAAC Notes Sponsor is a great opportunity to expand your business’ reach!  For sponsorship levels and advertising benefits, please contact Brian Parkes, Executive Director, at brian@tricountyaac.org. Our TRAAC Notes reach over 2000 people per week. Your sponsorship goes a long way in supporting our programs and mission at the TRAAC.

TRAAC Notes Disclaimer

We do our best to include all activities and avoid grammar errors and misspellings. But mistakes still occur, so please be patient with us and feel free to let Hannah know if anything should be corrected for future issues of the TRAAC Notes. Thanks!