Highlights In This Issue:

• Gift Basket Bonanza!
• Tuesday Night Bingo
• Thanksgiving Take-Home Meal Pre-order
• 2026 Medicare and Senior Resources Fair

Week of October 25, 2026

CANCELLATIONS & SCHEDULE CHANGES:

• No Digital Help Desk– Oct 26
• Pickleball for beginners @ Ricketts Center starts 10/27–Most Tues  & Thurs from 1-2p
• No Technology Class w/ Janet–Oct 28
• No Pickleball–Nov 3 & Nov 17
• TRAAC CLOSED–Nov 3 for Election Day
• Nov 6 –TRAAC Basket Bonanza–$30pp–tickets available at Front Desk
• Nov 6 @1p–TRAAC Chair Volleyball Practice at Ricketts Center–658 Beech St–Pre-register!
• Nov 17 @1:15p–Chair Volleyball Tournament vs Center at Spring Street @ Ricketts Center –Pre-register!!

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 & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 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—Track–Jolene
• 9:30–Beginners American Sign Language–3rd Floor
• 10:00–Pain Management w/ CORE3PT–Classroom 1
• 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–On Death & Dying w/ Polly–Annex
• 1:00–Just Guts All Core–Classroom 2–Mihae
• 1:00–Intermed. American Sign Language–3rd Floor
• 1:00—Chess and Rummikub—Cafe
• 1:00—Medicare Info & Updates w/ Pat of PA MEDI–Dining Room
• 1:00–Sewing Basics w/ Daryl–Art& Craft Room
• 1:00–Digital Help Desk Appts w/ Diane– Annex Office
• 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—Senior Abuse Awareness Education w/ Montco Prothonotary Office, Laurel House and Victims’ Services–Classroom 1
• 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–Pickleball for Beginners–Ricketts Center
• 1::00—Art w/ Daryl–Art&Craft Room–Painting fall-theme–BYO canvas, multi-medium paper adn brushes
• 1:00—Shuffleboard – Game Room
• 1:00—Dominoes—Game Room
• 1:30–Tai Chi–Classroom 2–Darrel
• 7:00–Fitness Bootcamp w/ Ricketts–Ricketts Center

• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room 
• 8:00–Early Bird 50+ Fit—Track—Jolene
• 9:30–50+ Fit–Track–Jolene
• 10:00–Technology Class–Library–Janet
• 10:00–Heart Health Nutrition Seminar w/ Cyndi, Tower Health–Classroom 1–MUST Pre-register!
• 10:30–Core & Balance–Mihae–Track
• 10:45–Breathwork & Meditation–Ev– Classroom 2
• 12:30—Texas Hold ‘Em—Game Room
• 12:30–Advanced/Intermed. Spanish—3rd Fl
• 1:00–My Mobile Farmers Market –Parking Lot
• 1:00—Pinochle –Social Service Annex
• 1:00–Core & Flexibility–Classroom 2–Linda
• 1:30—Line Dancing—Track–Robin
•  2:30–Beginners Spanish –3rd  Floor

• 8:00—Pool & Shuffleboard—Game Room
• 8:45–Boom, Move!–Track–Jolene
• 9:00–Hiking Club–French Creek –Playground near 843 Park Rd, Elverson 19520
• 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
• 1:00–Pickleball for Beginners–Ricketts Center
• 1:15—Bingo—Dining Room—Kathy, Maryanne, Carol, Nate, Sue
• 2:00–Dance & Movement w/ Yiyi of Hill School–Track
• 7:00–Fitness Bootcamp w/ Ricketts–Ricketts Center–658 Beech St, Pottstown

• 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
• 10:30–Pre-Halloween Dance Party w/ Hill School–Dining Room 
• 11:00—Youthful Hearts Low Impact Chair—Track–Linda
• 12:30–Texas Hold Em’–Game Room
• 1:00-Halloween Dance Party–$5pp–Dining Room & Cafe
• 1:00–Canasta–Social Service Annex

• Thanksgiving Take-Home Meals w/ the fixins’ for Sale!!  Pick-up date is 11/25–$15pp–must be purchased at Front Desk by  11/16
• Hispanic Heritage Month Learning Continues:
  • DATES ADDED to re-screen 3-part PBS documentary –Wed @1:30-2:30p on Nov 4, 11, & 18 w/ TRAAC Spanish Classes–3rd Fl
• “On Death & Dying: Planning and Preparing for End-of-Life” – 5-part series with Polly – Mons at 1p from 10/5-11/2
  • Topic on 10/26: Bio-Psycho-Social Changes at End-of-Life and  Assisted Dying
  • Topic on 11/2:  Life Review,  Building a Legacy, and 5 Wishes Booklet
• Bereavement Support Group w/ Polly – Select Fridays @ 1p–Next Dates: Nov 6 & 20
• Alzheimer Association’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group w/ Heidi–monthly on select Weds @10a-11:30a–NEXT DATE: Nov . 18
• 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 thru Oct!!
• Chronic Pain Management w/ Core3PT–Oct 26@10a–Classroom 1
• Medicare Info for You:
  • Medicare 101 Presentation w/ Pat of PA Medi–Oct 26@1p–Dining Room  
  • Medicare and Senior Resource Fair–Nov 9–10:30-1:30–Dining Room, Classroom 1, Cafe
  • Medicare Info w/ Dave from TriCounty Health Plans–Nov 12@10am–Classroom 1
• Oct 27@10:30a–Montco Prothonotary presents Laurel House and Victim Services Center to share information about partner, caregiver, or familial abuse
• Join us Thursday, October 29th at 2pm for an afternoon of dance and music! Yiyi Wan, a student dancer from The Hill School, will perform two ballet pieces and teach some simple ballet moves, plus a tango routine for those who are able. Everyone is invited to enjoy some music and movement together, no dance experience needed! Meet on the Track.
• Halloween Afternoon Dance Party –Oct 30@1-3p–$5pp for snacks, music and more:
  • 10:30-11:30a–Pre-Lunch DJ & Dance w/ The Hill School Students
  • 1-3p–TRAAC Halloween Dance Party–$5pp includes generous spread of treats and beverages, music, and chance to win costume contest
• November is Native American Heritage Month–documentary and discussion group w/ Hannah–every Tues in Nov–Please note dates and times–11/10@1p, 11/17@10a, and 11/24@1p in Classroom 1
• 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
• Lung Cancer Awareness and Info w/ Fox Chase Cancer Center–November 16 @10:30a in Classroom 1
• Diabetes Cohort monthly meeting w/ Tracey–Next date: Nov 16@1p in Annex
• Fraud and Scam Prevention & Awareness at TRAAC:
  • Preventing Financial Fraud w/ Montco Prothonotary Office–Nov 19 @ 10:30a
  • Fraud & Scam Prevention Workshop w/ Detective Nitka of Pottstown Police Dept–Nov 20@10:30a–Classroom 1
• TRAAC Book Club –Nov 20@1p–Library–Nov. Book is “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles
• The TRAAC Singers Veteran’s Dasy Sing-Along–Nov 10–11:30a–Thanks to TRAAC Singers for donating ice cream treats!
• TRAAC History Club–Nov 20@1p–History of Veterans Day w/ Jay
• Spanish Classes w/ Evelyn–every Wed on 3rd Floor ($2/class):
  • Beginners Class @2:30p
  • Intermediate/Advanced Class @12:30p
• American Sign Language (ASL) w/ Elaine and Ed–10 -week series every Monday starting Sept 14:
  • Beginners Class @9:30a
  • Intermediate Class @1:00p
• GAMES ON:
  • Night Ca$h Bingo back Nov 10–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 Nov 2
• More Opportunities to Get Creative:
  • 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:
    • Oct 27–How to Draw and Paint a Pumpkin–BYO canvas, multi-medium paper & brushes
    • Nov 10–Make your own paint brushes; and BYO project to work on
    • Nov 17–Paint a fresh pumpkin–$5 each includes all supplies
    • Nov 24–Acrylic Abstract Painting–$5pp
• TIME TO GET ACTIVE:
  • TRAAC Hiking Club–NEW TIME–meeting at 9am:
    • Oct 29–French Creek State Park–the playground near 843 Park Rd, Elverson 19520
  • TRAAC at the Ricketts Center (RC) Fitness Partnership:
    • Tues & Thurs Evening Fitness Bootcamp–7-8p –for fall and winter, meet at Ricketts Center–658 Beech St, Pottstown
    • Weight Room at RC w/ Paul- Select days and time on flyer—And every Tuesday from 10-11a in Oct, Paul will be there to show you around!
    • Chair Volleyball Practice @RC–Nov 6–1-2p–practice for the big tournament!
    • Chair Volleyball Tournament vs Boyertown Multi-Service’s Spring Street Center–Nov 17–held at RC
    • Pickleball @ RC–starting 10/27–Tues & Thurs from 1-2p–Limited space; must pre-register on CoPilot–NO CLASS–Nov 3 or Nov 17

Silver Sneakers, Renew Active/One Pass–TIME TO UPDATE!!!!
Several of the Medicare providers/plans have new fitness partnerships. Check to see if you can get  free classes at the TRAAC! We partner with Silver Sneakers and Renew Active/One Pass. Bring in your number and we can enter you. We accept the following:

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

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.

November Birthday Celebration–11/ 18–features Rich Desimone performing as Annette Bani sponsors the November entertainment to celebrate her 90th Birthday–Happy Birthday and thanks to Annette! November Cake sponsor is Genesis Healthcare. Sign-up on CoPilot to join us. Suggested donation is $5pp and helps offset costs when we do not have sponsors.

LGBTQ Senior Social Group—Wed, Nov. 11 @noon – Copperfields @ 594 W Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468–must RSVP by Nov 9 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! Next Date: Dec 9th

Social Hour—Nov 11@ 4:30p–WQ Diner–99 W King St, Pottstown, PA 19464–Food, friends, a prize and fun! Don’t miss out—MUST RSVP on CoPilot. If you are bringing a guest, we need to know in advance for reservation purposes, so please notify Tina C. or the Front Desk.

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! Learn more about Chester County Futures work with young people at: https://www.ccfutures.org/programs

Green Beautification 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 Morgeneier–for keeping our property green, clean, and trash-free!

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: Nov 12th@8:30a

Summer Garden Program w/ Trellis at 716 Walnut Street Garden!! TRAAC Gardeners harvested and shared over 250 pounds with the community thru this initiative. We plan to continue in 2027 and if you are interested in helping with weeding, harvesting and other garden tasks see Tom or Hannah. Chance for 3 seasons of growing. Since Spring 2026 we have grown over 250 lbs at the community garden!!

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.

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. 
• Nov 28–Norwegian Pearl Cruise departure
• 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

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!