Highlights In This Issue:

• TRAAC Annual Picnic
• TRAAC Groovy Gala
• TRAAC Flea Market

Week of September 13, 2026

CANCELLATIONS & SCHEDULE CHANGES:

• TRAAC Building will be CLOSED for all other activities due to offsite TRAAC Annual Picnic–Sept 16 (Picnic is SOLD-OUT!!)
• No “No Guts/All Core”–Sept 14
• Book Club date changed to Sept 18 @1p
• No Breathwork & Meditation–Sept 30

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.

• Haircuts By Appt.
• 8:00—Billiards & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:00—Early Bird 50+–Track—Jolene
• 9:00—Senior Yoga –Classroom 2–Maryellen
• 9:30—50+ Fit—Track–Jolene
• 9:30–Beginners American Sign Language–3rd Floor
• 10:15–Bridge Club–Game Room
• 10:30–Prostate Cancer Awareness–Fox Chase–C1
• 10:30—Reflective Moments—Library
• 10:45—Youthful Hearts–Track–Frank
• 12:45—Chair Dancing—Track– Frank
• 12:45–Sundae Monday–Kitchen
• 1:00–Intermed. American Sign Language–3rd Floor
• 1:00—Rummikub—Cafe
• 1:00—Chess Club—Cafe
• 1:00–Family Feud–Dining Room
• 1:00–Digital Help Desk Appts w/ Diane– Annex Office
• 1:00–Sewing Basics w./ Daryl–Art & Craft Rm
• 1:30–Sit ‘n’ Fit–Track–Frank
• 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–Bike Club–Towpath Trailhead
• 10:00—Knitting, Crocheting + –Art & Craft  Rm
• 10:00–Mayflower New England Travelers Meeting–Annex (or remotely via zoom)
• 10:30–Sit & Fit –Track–Jolene
• 12:30–Self Defense–Track–Darrel
• 12:30–Current Events–Library
• 12:45–Pound Class–Classroom 2–Kathy
• 1:00–Hispanic Heritage Month Documentary Discussion–Annex–Hannah
• 1::00—Art w/ Daryl–Art&Craft Room
• 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

• BUILDING CLOSED FOR PICNIC
• If you registered for Picnic, weather permitting we will meet at:
  • Ringing Hill Fire Co. Pavilion
  • 815 White Pine Lane
  • Pottstown, PA 19464
• Check FB or robocall if it rains because we will move indoors at TRAAC

• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:30–Hiking Club–Meng Preserve–115 Delphi Rd, Schwenksville, 19473
• 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
• 10:30–Sit and Fit–Track–Jolene
• 1:00—Zumba Gold w/ Cheryl—Track
• 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
• 1:00—Mahjong—Social Service Annex—Linda  R.
• 1:00–As Time Goes By Singers–3rd Floor
• 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
• 9:00—Gentle Floor Yoga —Classroom 2—Maryellen
• 10:00–Drums Alive!–Track–Jolene
• 11:00–Origami w/ Kathy–Art&Craft Room
• 11:00—Youthful Hearts Low Impact Chair—Track–Linda
• 12:30–Texas Hold Em’–Game Room
• 1:00–Book Club–Library–Monica
• 1:00–History Club–Classroom 1
• 1:00–Bereavment Support Group–Polly–Annex
• 1:00–Beanbag Baseball–Track–Dave
• 1:00–Canasta–Social Service Annex

• Digital Help Desk w/ Diane by Appointment–Monday afternoons–make an appt at the Front Desk for an ½ hour one-on-one session
• The Best Route Farmers Market  @ TRAAC–fall hours–Weds. 1-2p
• AARP Safe Driver Courses –Must sign up at Front Desk–$20 AARP Members/$25 Non-AARP Members
  • Refresher Course–November 10
  • New student/first-timer 2-day course–November 12 & 13
• Alzheimer Association–Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group w/ Heidi–monthly on select Weds @10a-11:30a–NEXT DATE: Sept 23
• Diabetes Cohort monthly meeting w/ Tracey–Next date: Sept 21@1p on 3rd Fl.
• Bereavement Support Group w/ Polly – Select Fridays @ 1p–Next Dates: Sept 18
• “On Death & Dying:  Planning and Preparing for End-of-Life” – 5-part series Mons at 1PM begining 10/5-11/2
• Spanish Classes w/ Evelyn–every Wed starting Sept 9th on 3rd Floor ($2/class):
  • Beginners Class @2:30p
  • Intermediate/Advanced Class @12:30p
• American Sign Language (ASL) w/ Elaine and Ed–10 -week series every Monday starting Sept 14:
  • Beginners Class @9:30a
  • Intermediate Class @1:00p
• Prostate Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Info w/ Fox Chase Cancer Center–September 14@10:30a in Classroom 1
• TRAAC Book Club is back–Date changed to SEPT 18@1p–Sept book is “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
• Identity Theft Prevention with KeyBank–Oct 24 @10:30a
• Dolly Day–Sept 25–all-day Dolly-themed fun! Wear your Dolly gear and sign-up for Dolly Karaoke with Russ or Hannah
• Dementia Friendly Montco Memory Screenings–Sept 29 from 10a-noon–make an appt at the Front Desk today
• TRAAC Annual Meeting w/ Brian–Sept 30 @ 1pm in Dining Room
• Fire Safety Conversation w/ Good Will Fire Co – October 1@10a–Classroom 1
• TRAAC Singers Fall Sing-Along and ice cream treats–Oct 9 @lunchtime
• Dementia Friends Discussion–Oct 13@10a–Classroom 1
• Vaccine Clinic w/ Giant Pharmacy–Oct 15–9:30a-noon
• Coffee w/ Cops–swing by and meet some officers from Pottstown Police Dept–Oct 22 @10a–Cafe
• Oct 27@10:30a–Montco Prothonotary Office presents Laurel House and Victim Services Center to share information about intimate partner, caregiver, or familial abuse
• Halloween Lunchtime Costume Dance Party –Oct 30 from 11:30-1p–more details to come!
• GAMES ON:
  • Night Ca$h Bingo back Sept 8th–and every 2nd Tuesday of the month; Doors open @5p; Games begin @6p; Building open for other games too!
  • Thursday Bingo @1:15p weekly in Dining Room!
  • Family Feud w/ Russ and Pat –1st Mondays @1p–plus Sundae Monday–$3 Sundaes @12:45-1p in Dining Room–Next Date Sept 14
• More Opportunities to Get Creative:
  • ARTFUSION 19464 @ TRAAC:
    • Pottery Class–MUST ATTEND ALL DATES & PRE-REGISTER–August 28 @1-3p–Makeup session is 9/11–New session  starting in Oct!
    • Creating with Flowers–Sept 23 @1p-3p–MUST Pre-register on CoPilot–Limited number!!
  • 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–AND– Origami on select Fri@10a
  • 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
• TIME TO GET ACTIVE:
  • TRAAC Bike Club–LAST RIDE OF 2026–Tuesday, Sept 15 @10am–weather permitting at TowPath Trailhead
  • TRAAC Hiking Club–Sept 17 @ 8:30a—Meng Preserve–115 Delphi Rd., Schewenksville, 19473
  • TRAAC and Ricketts Center (RC) Fitness Partnership:
  • Sept 24@ 1p at RC–Pickleball Orientation & Basics w/ Jolene and Paul–learn the rules of Pickleball and meet our partners at RC
  • Tues & Thurs Evening Fitness Bootcamp–7-8p –meet at Pottstown Football Field and park behind Middle School; inclement weather meet @ RC
  • Weight Room at RC w/ Paul- Select days and time on flyer—And every Tuesday from 10-11a in Sept, Paul will be there to show you around!

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 & ANNUAL PICNIC–September 16–11a-1:30p– @Ringing Rocks Fire Co. Pavilion (weather permitting)–get in the time machine and let’s go back to the far-out 70s–great food, music by Dean, games, and friends! Cake sponsored by Tricounty Area Federal Credit Union. Sign-up today at the Front Desk. Cost is $5pp

Groovy Gala, presented by TriCounty Health Plans

To celebrate our big 5-0, we’re cruisin’ back to the far-out ’70s, baby—right where the whole trip first went down.
Please consider attending or sponsoring the Groovy Gala on October 10, 2026! We will be celebrating our 50th anniversary of helping older adults live longer, fuller, and more independent lives.
Do us a solid!
Click here to purchase tickets or sponsorships:  Groovy Gala 2026 | TriCounty Active Adult Center
Keep on truckin’,
Brian

Groovy Gala Sponsors:
TriCounty Health Plans – Presenting Sponsor
Visiting Angels of Pottstown & Fleetwood
TransNet / Suburban Transit
Switchpoint Foundation
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
Hobart’s Run
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation
Dolan Construction
Seltzer Group
Wolf Baldwin & Associates
Peace of Mind
TriCounty Area Federal Credit Union
Rich Gray
Bill Rasmussen

CELEBRATE 50 GROOVY YEARS AT TRAAC IN 2026!! 

• Check out our “THEN & NOW” Wall–Liz Flowers won our guessing contest!! 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
• Annual TRAAC Picnic–September 16 @Ringing Rocks Pavilion (weather permitting)–get in the time machine and let’s go back to the far-out 70s–great food, music by Dean, games, and friends! Cake sponsored by Tricounty Area Federal Credit Union
• Interested in mentoring a middle school student?! Join our new collaboration with Chester County Futures–Just 2 hours a month throughout the school year can spark a lifelong connection and create a ripple of positive impact!
• Contact Mary, CCF at 610-850-3068 or reach out to Hannah at TRAAC to learn how to get started! Mary will be at TRAAC Sept 25–1p info session & 2p onboarding for registered mentors. Learn more about Chester County Futures work with young people at : https://www.ccfutures.org/programs
• WE NEED YOU for the Groovy Gala–October 10 @Brookside Country Club:
  • Purchase a ticket–$150 pp
  • Become a Groovy Gala Sponsor (or ask your fav local business to sponsor our event) and get some jive perks! See Brian for our sponsorship packet or visit our event page.
  • Help us solicit some outta sight silent auction items–tickets and/or gift cards to local, high-end experiences, bespoke gift baskets, a vacation rental weekend somewhere special, etc. Our members get around town, so get creative and ask your fav music, venue, winery, restaurant, etc. to support your fav active adult center. If you need ideas, see Brian or Hannah.
  • Thanks to our Groovy Gala’s Grooviest Sponsor–TriCounty Health Plans!!

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, September 9 @noon – Location TBA–must RSVP by Sept 4 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!

TRAAC FLEA MARKET with Soup & Bake Sale, too! –Oct. 3 @8a-1p–Vendor tables on sale now–1 for $15 or 2 for $25–purchase at Front Desk before they are gone! Setup will be Fri, Oct 2 from 2-4p. TRAAC will be accepting donations from Sept 30-Oct 2–we are ONLY accepting gently used, high-quality attic treasures, household items, purses. jewelry, etc.–NO clothing will be accepted and TRAAC has the right to refuse any items.

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

Social Hour—Sept.9 @4:30 at Chili’s Upland Square–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!

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: August 12 @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, and more–see Polly on the 1st floor or call 610-323-5009 x105 for more details. We can always use extra kitchen volunteers. See Karin for details on kitchen needs.

• New single-day and multi-day trips for 2027–Check the Trip Walls and our website at https://tricountyaac.org/programs/trips/!! Video travelogues posted on our website for the 2027 Mayflower and Collette trips.
• Oct 3–New England Rails & Sails  (Pre-trip meeting Sept 15 @ 10a in Social Work Annex and on Zoom)
• Playhouse Christmas @ Hunterdon Hills Playhouse–RESCHEDULED TO DEC 10–Dutch Apple “Holly Jolly Holiday”. If you booked this trip, we made attemots to contact you
• Machu Pichu and Galapagos trip in April 2027–TRIP FULL– See Evelyn Dudonis with any questions.

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!