Program Calendar
February 19, 2025
- February Birthday Lunch
- February Vaccine Clinic with Giant Pharmacy
- Cooking with Teri
- Fastnacht Pre-order
- TRAAC’s Funny Fundraiser (March 2025)
- Night Bingo (March 2025)

Highlights In This Issue:
- February Birthday Lunch
- February Vaccine Clinic with Giant Pharmacy
- Cooking with Teri
- Fastnacht Pre-order
- TRAAC’s Funny Fundraiser (March 2025)
- Night Bingo (March 2025)
Week of February 17, 2025
CANCELLATIONS & SCHEDULE CHANGES:
Mark your calendars in advance for these cancellations & changes:
This week’s changes, and special notes:
- No Self Defense or Tai Chi w/ Darrel–Feb 25, March 4 & March 11
- No Technology w/ Janet–March 19
- Night Bingo @ TRAAC–2nd Tuesdays of the month starting March 11–doors open @5p; games begin @6p–TRAAC Game Room will host Texas Hold’Em and other games in Cafe
- Card making w/ Kathy–Mon @10a–Art&Craft Room
- Knitting, Crocheting, and More…–Tues & Thurs@10a–Art&Craft Room
- Art w/ Daryl–Tues@1p-Art & Craft Room
- Diamond Dots–Tues@1p–3rd Fl.
- Expressive Writing w/ Daryl–Wed@1p in Library
- New Pottstown Area Artist Guild exhibition installation by artist and TRAAC member, Ed Woltemate–Fri–Cafe
GAMES GALORE:
- Bridge Club–Mon@9:15a–Game Room
- Trivia w/ Dave–Mon @10:30a–Cafe
- Chess Club–Mon @1p–Cafe
- Rummikub–Mon @ 1p–Cafe
- Jeopardy w/ Hill School Friends–Tues@12:45p–Dining Room
- Dominoes—Thurs—1p—Game Room
- Bingo–Thurs@1p–Dining Room
- Texas Hold‘Em— Fri @11:00—Game Room
- Canasta–Fri@1p –3rd Floor
- Beanbag Baseball–Fri@1p–Track
- American Sign Language–Mon at 9:30a–3rd Floor
- Reflective Moments–Mon @10:30a–Library
- Diabetes Cohort w/ Tracey–Mon@1p–3rd Floor
- Evansburg Caregiver Support Group–Mon@1p
- Omelette Day–Tues 8a-9:30a–Dining Room
- Current Events
- Pound Class w/ Kathy–Tues@1:30p–Track
- AARP Tax Appts by appt–Tues&Wed–Classroom 1
- Massage–Wed by appt only
- Alzheimer’s Support Group–Wed@10:00–Art&Craft Room
- February Birthday Lunch w/ Sunset Skyz Music Duo–Wed@11:30
- Silver Aid Society–Keystone Villa PC–Wed@1:30
- Meditation & Breathwork w/ Evelyn–Thurs 1p–Classroom 2
- Cooking w/ Teri–Fri@1p–Cafe
- Bereavement Support Group–Fri@1p–Classroom1
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.
Monday:
- 8:00—Billiards—Game Room
- 8:00—Early Bird 50+–Track—Jolene
- 9:00—Senior Yoga –Classroom 2–Joanne B.
- 9:15–Bridge Club–Game Room
- 9:30–American Sign Language–Elaine&Ed–3rd Fl.
- 9:30—50+ Fit (Sponsored by Tower Health – Pottstown Hospital)—Track–Jolene
- 9:30—Shuffleboard–Game Room
- 10:00–Card Making w/ Kathy–Art&Craft Room
- 10:30–Trivia w/ Dave–Cafe
- 10:30—Reflective Moments—Library—Betty
- 110:45—Youthful Hearts Low Impact Chair Exercise —Track–Linda–Mihae
- 12:45—Chair Dancing—Track– Joanne G
- 12:45–Just Guts All Core–Classroom 2–Mihae
- 1:00—Rummikub—Cafe
- 1:00—Chess Club—Cafe
- 1:00–Diabetes Cohort–3rd Floor–Tracey
- 1:00–Evansburg Caregiver Support Group
- 1:30–Sit ‘n’ Fit–Track–Mihae
- 2:30–Chair Yoga—Maryellen–Classroom 2
- 8:00—Billiards—Game Room
- 8:00-9:30–Omelet Tuesday–Dining Room
- 8:30–Small Group Training–Classroom 2–Jolene
- 8:30—Strength & Balance–Evansburg UMC –Joanne
- 9:00–AARP Tax Appts–Classroom 1
- 9:30—Sit ‘n Fit—Evansburg UMC – Joanne
- 9:30—Weight Watchers – 3rd Floor
- 9:45–Yoga Stretch & Tone–Classroom 2–Patty
- 10:00—Knitting, Crocheting & More –Art & Craft Rm
- 10:30–Sit & Fit–Track–Jolene
- 11:00—Zumba Gold – Classroom 2– Joanne G
- 12:30–Self Defense–Track–Darrel
- 12:45–Jeopardy w/ Hill School–Dining Room
- 12:45–Chair Dancing–Classroom 2–Joanne
- 1:00—Art with Daryl —Art & Craft Room
- 1:00–Diamond Dots–3rd Fl.
- 1:00—Shuffleboard – Game Room
- 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
- 1:00–Current Events–Library
- 1:30–Tai Chi–Classroom 2–Darrel
- 1:30–Pound Class–Track–Kathy
Wednesday:
- Massage–by appt!
- 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
- 8:00–Early Bird 50+ Fit—Track—Jolene
- 9:00–AARP Tax Training–Classroom 1
- 9:30–50+–Track–Jolene
- 10:00–Technology–Library–Janet
- 10:00–Alzheimer’s Support Group–Art&Craft Room
- 10:30–Core & Balance–Mihae–Track
- 11:00 –Spanish– Advanced –3rd Fl
- 11:30–Birthday Luncheon w/ music–Dining Room
- 12:45—Texas Hold ‘Em—Game Room
- 1:00 –Spanish–Intermediate–3rd Fl
- 1:00—Pinochle –Dining Room
- 1:00–Core & Flexibility–Classroom 2–Linda-Mihae
- 1:00–Expressive Writing w/ Daryl–Library
- 1:30–Silver Aid Society–Keystone Villa PC
- 1:30—Line Dancing—Track—Robin
- 2:00 –Spanish–Beginner- 3rd Fl
- 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
- 8:45–Boom, Move!–Track–Jolene
- 10:00–Health Living w/ Chris of PMSI–Classroom 1
- 10:00—Knitting, Crocheting and More—Art & Craft Rm.–Pat
- 10:00–’The TRAAC Singers’–3rd Fl–Jay
- 10:00—-Classroom 1
- 10:30–Sit and Fit–Track–Jolene
- 11:00—Zumba Gold—Classroom 2—Joanne G
- 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
- 1:00—Mahjong—Art & Craft Room—Linda R
- 1:00—Bingo—Dining Room—Kathy, Maryanne, Carol, Nate, Sue, Monica
- 1:00–’As Time Goes By Singers’–3rd Fl. –Arlene
- 1:00–Breathwork & Mediation Series–Classroom 2–Evelyn
- 1:30–Super Senior Fit–Track–Mihae
- 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
- 8:00–PiYo–Classroom 2–Jolene
- 8:30—Strength & Balance—Evansburg UMC Collegeville—Joanne
- 9:00—Gentle Floor Yoga Stretch—Classroom 2—Maryellen
- 9:30—Sit ‘n’ Fit—Evansburg UMC Collegeville—Joanne
- 10:00–Drums Alive!–Track–Jolene
- 11:00—Youthful Hearts Low Impact Chair—Track–Linda–Mihae
- 12:45—Texas Hold ‘Em—Game Room
- 1:00–Bereavement Support Group – Classroom 1
- 1:00–Cooking w/ Teri–Cafe
- 1:00–Canasta–3rd Floor
- 1:00–Beanbag Baseball w/ Dave M–Track
COMING SOON…LOTS OF FUN AND LEARNING…
- Fastnacht Sale-Orders due by Feb 27 Click here for more info.
- THIS FRIDAY–Cooking w/ Teri–Feb 21@1p in Cafe– Learn to make delicious, homemade tortellini soup! YUM!!
- Vaccine Clinic–Feb 27 from 10a-noon–Classroom 1 Click here for more info.
- Healthy Steps in Motion is back March 6-April 24–every Thurs @1p–SIGN UP AT FRONT DESK TODAY!! Spots fill-up quick! Click here for more info.
- ‘Black History Continued ….’ Community Celebration–Fri, February 28@1p–TRAAC Dining Room Click here for more info.
- Beginner’s American Sign Language w/ Elaine & Ed is back on Jan 13, 2025@9:30a! Students are encouraged to start at the beginning of the 10-week class, but you are welcome any time.
- Game Fun @TRAAC
- Games w/ Hill School Students–Feb 18 (Jeopardy) & Feb 25@12:45p–Dining Room
- 1st Monday Family Feud w/ Dave & Pat and Sundae Monday with $3 sundaes–March 3@1p
- 3rd Monday Trivia w/ host Dave–Feb 17@10:30a–Cafe
- COMING THIS SPRING–Night-Time Bingo @TRAAC–2nd Tuesdays starting on March 11–doors open @ 5p and games @6p–other games throughout the building, too!
- Alzheimer Association Support Group at the TRAAC–monthly support group w/ Heidi meets the 3rd Wed from 10-11:30a–DATES: Feb 19 & March 19 (Location update–Meet in Art&Craft Room on 3rd Fl) Click here for more info.
- Pottstown Area Artist Guild New Exhibit Coming soon!! Our very own, Ed Woltemate, will be featuring his outsider artwork!
- History Club–March 28@1p–3rd Fl–”The History of India.: Part 2″–Join Jay Kapila to learn more about India and t KUMBH MELA , the largest religious gathering in the world,
- Dating w/ The Romance Rockstar:
- Feb 24@ 1p–”Boundaries and Intentions”
- March –24@1p–Creating Your Dating Profile”
- Caregiver Support Group w/ Polly Click here for more info.
- Pottstown–First Friday at 1p–Classroom–Next Date: Feb 7
- Evansburg UMC — Third Monday at 1PM –Next Date: Feb 17
- Grief & Bereavement Support Group w/ Polly Click here for more info.
- Pottstown–Third Friday at 1p–Classroom 1 –Next Date: Feb 21
- Fox Chase Cancer Center–time change–NOW 10:30AM Click here for more info.
- DATE CHANGE–”Understanding Prostate Cancer”–Monday, Feb 24@10:30a–Classroom 1
- “Understanding Colorectal Cancer”–March 10@10:30a–Classroom 1
- Small Group Email Essentials w/ Libby –Join this hands-on class to learn the basics of email using your preference of Gmail or Outlook. This small group class will use the TRAAC Library computers to take a deep dive into email usage. Pre-register on CoPilot coming soon! Click here for more info!
- Gmail Classes on Feb 11 and 25 at 1:15p in Library
- Intro to Outlook coming soon–Thurs at 10a in Library from March 25-April 17–Library–Sign up on CoPilot end of Feb!
- Get Creative w/ Daryl–if you have questions, leave a message for Daryl at Front Desk:
- Art with Daryl–Every Tues at 1p in Art & Craft Room
- Creative & Expressive Writing w/ Daryl–Every Wed at 1p in Library–join friends to share and prompt your writing skills
- TRAAC Book Club–Feb 28@ 1p in Library–be prepared to discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
- TRAAC’s Funny Fundraise–March 14, Doors open at 6PM and Showtime is 7PM. Click here for more info.
- FUN FRIDAYS–Game Afternoons on the Track. Click here for more info.
- Breathwork & Meditation with Evelyn. Click here for more info.
- “Coyote Moon”w/ Poppycock Puppet production–March 28@1p–Dining Room Click here for more info.
- Diabetes Education w/ Tower Health is BACK–4th Thursdays @1p in Classroom 1–Feb 27 & March 27
- Healthy Living with Chris from PMSI–Feb 20@10a Click here for more info.
Off-site TRAAC Programs– 3871 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426
Evansburg United Methodist Church in Collegeville is hosting the TRAAC on Tuesday and Friday mornings for fitness programs. Joanne teaches a Strength & Balance class at 8:30 and a Sit ‘n Fit class at 9:30 on Tuesday. On Friday, Strength & Balance at 8:00 and Sit ‘n Fit is at 9:00. **Please note that the 4th Tuesday and Friday of the month, Sit ’n’ Fit’ will be replaced with Chair * On the 1st Monday of the month at 1PM is the Evansburg Bereavement Support Group and on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1PM is the Evansburg Caregiver Support Group.
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Humana
- AARP Medicare Supplement
- Keystone 65
- Independence Blue Cross
- Aetna
Litter Patrol Green Team will meet every 2nd Wednesday at 10a–Stop by and assist our dedicated Green Team as they clean up the TRAAC property and care for the TRAAC Garden. Thanks to all the Volunteers who keep our property green and clean! The TRAAC Garden is back so talk to talk to Tom Wojton about helping to care for it–he needs help with weekend watering!
Recycle Bins at the TRAAC–We have added recycling bins in the Dining Rooms for cans, bottles, and paper. Plus, we still offer the partnership with the Lions Club who hosts a bin in the Lobby for Plastic Bags, Plastic Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Shipping Envelopes and More…Learn more at https://nextrex.com.
St. Patty Festivities @ TRAAC:
- Funny Fundraiser–March 14@6p–Tickets on sale NOW!! Irish-fare, 3 comedians, 2 drink tics, night out w/ friends, and loads of laughs!
- St. Patty’s Lunch–March 17@11:30–Wear your lucky green for shamrock fun–special treats, green beer and shamrock shake samples in Cafe at 11:30a.
LGBTQ Senior Social Group—Wed, March 12 at noon–Sunflower Cafe-1494 N. Charlotte St.– RSVP by March 10th–the group meets monthly on the 2nd Wed of the month. This a social opportunity for LGBTQ friends and allies to meet and enjoy a meal and each other’s company. Everyone and anyone are welcome to attend. Contact Jolene at 610.323.5009; ext. 107.
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.
DIABETES PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE @TRAAC:
- Diabetes Cohort–weekly starting Jan 27 @1p for 16 weeks; then once/month for 2025
- Monthly Diabetes Education w/ Pottstown Hospital–4th Thurs @1p in Classroom 1
- Feb 27 @1p
- March 27@1p
TAX APPOINTMENT UPDATES–
- All Tax Appointments are now FULL! Sorry for the inconvenience–visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/ to search for other nearby locations that may also be offering this service.
- AARP Volunteer Tax Preparation at TRAAC begins on Feb 11 thru April 9–Tues & Wed by appt; Rent & Property Rebate assistance will be available on Tues & Wed during tax season
Join the Healthy Living Group hosted by the Pottstown Medical Specialists Education Team to promote wellness through education, encouragement, accountability and shared experiences. Chris Yocom, will help the group focus on developing healthy nutrition habits, positive activity, weight management and keep you informed on all the latest health and nutrition information to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle! Meets on the first Thurs monthly at 10am–Next Dates– March 6 and April 3
Hydroponic Grow Towers Coming at the TRAAC Cafe — Come learn about hydroponic gardening from our friends at Trellis from Tomorrow. Two grow towers have been installed in the Cafe and will produce herbs and microgreens for use in TRAAC Kitchen. Trellis’ staff will come monthly to maintain the towers and provide information. Check for upcoming dates…
Rent & Property Tax Rebates —Swing by Representative Joe Ciresi’s office located on the 3rd 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.
WANTED VOLUNTEERS–need folks to assist with various tasks, special events, programs/activities, Silver Aid Society (SAS) and more–see Polly for more details. Click here for more details about SAS. Also, need extra dishwashing and kitchen prep volunteers–see Karin for more details! Seeking volunteers for AARP sponsored tax prep. Click here for more info about volunteering for tax prep.
- Bird In Hand Family Inn and Restaurant includes lunch and a show on April 18, 2025.
- New trips to the Tropicana:
- Tribute to Smokey Robinson on June 30, 2025
- Country Jukebox on September 29. 2025
- The show “CATS” is totally sold out for next year. Many times, tickets have to be fully paid in advance and are not refundable, thus the limited attendance.
- Several overnight and international trips in 2025:
- Tulip Time Jewel River Cruise in April, Alaska Cruise in July
- Explore Tuscany in September
- Balloon Festival in AZ in October
- 5-day Bermuda trip August 22-27, 2025–Details coming soon!
- Nashville Trip–September 17-22, 2025–Trip includes Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary celebrations–Need 30+ travelers to go on this trip.
- More day trips coming soon:
- 3 Farm Trip in June 2025
- Longwood Gardens in November 2025
Please Note: Our Trip Coordinator, Donna, has office hours for trip-related questions and sign-ups on Mon, Thurs & Fri from 11a-4p. The Front Desk can take trip signups and payment on other days but may not have details on trips.
DIABETES PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE @TRAAC:
- Diabetes Cohort–weekly Jan 27-May 12 @1p for 16 weeks; then once/month for 2025
- Monthly Diabetes Education w/ Pottstown Hospital–4th Thurs @1p in Classroom 1 Feb 27 @1p March 27@1p
Massage w/ Mihae at the TRAAC–Two Wed/month by appt. Chair Massage is known to have multiple benefits. Each 15-minute appointment will include a brief personal check-in and massage. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Chair Massage appointments may be made at the front desk. Payment is due at time of massage–$15 for 15 minutes. 2nd & 4th Wed each month.
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 Wed/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; the haircuts will be dry. Haircuts only! PLEASE NOTE: 2025 prices will be increasing to $10/cut. Make appt at front desk. Coming dates: Feb. 26; March 5, 16 & 19
A child needs YOU to become a classroom Foster Grandparent! The Foster Grandparent Program of Montgomery County is looking for older adults* interested in volunteering with children in local schools and day care centers. YOU could be that special person in the lives of local children as you provide the extra attention, support and mentoring they need to build their school readiness and academic skills.
Did you know that becoming a foster grandparent volunteer doesn’t just benefit children? Volunteering has been shown to improve physical and mental health, provide a sense of purpose, and prevent loneliness and isolation in older adults.
Join our team of dedicated Foster Grandparent volunteers and make a difference in the lives of children while reaping all the benefits of volunteering! Foster Grandparent volunteers receive a small, non-taxable stipend in exchange for their service, meal and transportation reimbursement (if applicable), on-going training, paid holidays, recognition for their service, opportunities to connect with others, and MORE!
Reach out to the Foster Grandparent Program at FGP@ywcatricountyarea.org or 610-323-1888 option 4.
Foster Grandparents are a part of AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service initiative funded by the federal government and sponsored locally by YWCA Tri-County Area.
*Must be 55 years or older and fall within certain income guidelines. Please reach out for more details!
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.
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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!