Lifestyles over 50
Savings Guide 2015
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A Listing of Age Related Discounts Available at Lehigh Valley Businesses Volume 10 - Issue 7 - October 2015
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From the Editor This month we have a special treat for you. Lifestyles over 50 has spent months collecting information on discounts for our readers. We have a special multipage section in this month’s issue. It lists national and local discounts. One of the many benefits of being a “mature adult” is that we can enjoy cost savings at many businesses throughout the Valley. Please be sure to check out our Savings Guide. It will put money your pocket. October is a favorite month of mine. Halloween is nothing but fun so we listed the many Halloween parades throughout our area. Take the kids and grandkids to the parades, dress them up (the little ones, that is) and let them have the times of their lives. The center at Lehigh Active Life is the premiere location for activities geared to seniors. Whatever your interests there is something to engage you physically or mentally. Check out our two page spread to see just a few of their activities. As you know it is flu season again. I cannot overemphasize the importance of getting your flu shot. Having the flu is no picnic. It is a miserable experience. However those of us over 50 are more susceptible to other illnesses because the flu compromises our body’s defenses. And the shot is not just for seniors. Read our article to see who else should seriously consider getting their flu shot this fall. Lastly, the colder weather is on its way. So put your summer stuff away and break out the winter stuff. Let’s hope that Old Man Winter is kind to us this year. Until next month. Peace.
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Ancient Origins of Halloween By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
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alloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other’s fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter. On May 13, 609 A.D., Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon in Rome in honor of all Christian martyrs, and the Catholic feast of All Martyrs Day was established in the Western church. Pope Gregory III (731–741) later expanded the festival to include all saints as well as all martyrs, and moved the observance from May 13 to November 1. By the 9th century the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands, where it gradually blended with and supplanted the older Celtic rites. In 1000 A.D., the church would make November 2 All Souls’ Day, a day to honor the dead. It is widely believed today that the church was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. All Souls Day was celebrated similarly to Samhain, with big bonfires, parades, and dressing up in costumes as saints, angels and devils. The All Saints Day celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints’ Day) and the night before it, the traditional night of Samhain in the Celtic religion, began to be called All-hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween.
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rick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, “Trick or treat?”
The word “trick” refers to “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. The practice is said to have roots in the medieval practice of mumming. Mumming, practiced in Germany, Scandinavia and other parts of Europe, involved masked persons in fancy dress who “paraded the streets and entered houses to dance or play dice in silence.” In England, from the medieval period up until the 1930s, people practiced the Christian custom of souling on Halloween, which involved groups of soulers going from parish to parish, begging the rich for soul cakes, in exchange for praying for the souls of the givers and their friends. The practice of guising at Halloween in North America is first recorded in 1911, where a newspaper in Kingston, Ontario reported children going “guising” around the neighborhood. The earliest known use in print of the term “trick or treat” appears in 1927, in the Blackie Herald in Alberta, Canada. Dressing up in costumes and going “guising” was prevalent in Ireland and Scotland at Halloween by the late 19th century. Costuming became popular for Halloween parties in the US in the early 20th century, as often for adults as for children. The first mass-produced Halloween costumes appeared in stores in the 1930s when trick-or-treating was becoming popular in the United States. Halloween costumes are traditionally modeled after supernatural figures such as vampires, monsters, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils. Over time, in the United States the costume selection extended to include popular characters from fiction, celebrities, and generic archetypes such as ninjas and princesses.
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Lehigh ValleyHalloween Parade Schedule
Alphabetic Sequence by City (Please check for last minute time and date changes) Hellertown - Saucon Valley Spirit Parade, Hellertown Saucon Valley Spirit Parade and 4-County Fireman’s Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 18th. The event will be held rain or shine. The route will run from Walnut Street to Main Street to Water Street to Rentzheimer Street to Durham Street to Constitution Avenue.
Allentown Halloween Parade Allentown This annual event is sure to entertain young and old with classic fall fun for everyone. This parade has been an Allentown tradition for years and will be held on Sunday October 18th 2015 at 2pm. The parade begins at 2pm at 17th and Chew and turns East at Hamilton and will proceed to the finish point at 9th Street. Bangor Halloween Parade Bangor Celebrate Halloween in Bangor with this evening parade, Enjoy floats and themed fun each year with the Bangor Halloween Parade. The 2015 edition will be held on Thursday October 15th at 7pm. Bath Halloween Parade, Bath The Bath Halloween Parade will take place Wednesday October 20th at 7:00pm. Bethlehem Halloween Parade, Bethlehem The Bethlehem Halloween Parade will start at the Rose Garden (8th Ave.) follow Broad St., turn onto Main Street and finish near Sand Island / Ice House. A 5k is held immediately before the parade. 2015 parade will be held on Sunday 10/25/15 at 2pm. Catasauqua Halloween Parade, Catasauqua Celebrate Halloween with the Borough of Catasauqua! The parade steps off at 7:00pm. Wednesday October 21st 2015. Coopersburg Halloween Parade, Coopersburg The parade is held the second Sunday of October every year starting at 3pm, the rain date is the following Sunday. 2015 edition will take place 10/11/15 at 3pm. Coplay Halloween Parade, Coplay Coplay Borough’s 2015 Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday 10/20/15 at 7pm. The parade begins at 9th and Chestnut and ends at the Coplay Saengerbund. Easton/Phillipsburg Halloween Parade, Easton and Phillipsburg NJ This joint town parade celebrates Halloween across two states annually. The event will take place on October 25th 2015. Traditionally held at 3pm - time yet to be confirmed. Emmaus Halloween Parade, Emmaus This classic Lehigh Valley Parade fills the streets of Emmaus with spectators galore! With a costume 5k going off before the parade there is always some fun to watch as many runners like to dress up when they run the course. 2015 Parade will be 10/17 at 7:30pm. Bring blankets, chairs and more to watch the fun! Main St.
Macungie Halloween Parade, Macungie The 2015 Macungie Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Lower Lehigh Lions Club will take place on Saturday October 24th on the main street of Macungie. This annual event has been entertaining families for years. Nazareth Halloween Parade, Nazareth The parade will start at Belvidere and Liberty streets, to Main Street, to the circle and down to E. Center Street. The parade will end at Nazareth High School. The 2015 edition will be held on 10/17 at 1:00pm Northampton Halloween Parade, Northampton The 2015 date will be 10/22/15, rain date: 10/29/2015. The parade starts promptly at 7 pm. It begins at the corner of Smith and Laubach, continues up Laubach to 19th Street, follows 19th Street to Main, and runs the length of Main Street to Lerchenmiller Drive. Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade, Slatington The parade will take place on Main St. in Slatington. The theme for 2015 is Wild Wild West. 10/31/2015 at 6:30pm. Rain date 11/1/2015. Quakertown Halloween Parade, Quakertown The Quakertown Halloween Parade is sponsored by the Quakertown Lions Club. The 2015 edition will be held on October 18th at 2pm. Rain Date is October 25th. Slatington Halloween Parade, Slatington Enjoy the Slatington / Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade! The event will be held on 10/31/2105 at 6:30 pm. Topton Halloween Parade, Topton Raved to be “one of the best!” Topton’s Halloween parade has everything you’re looking for - Floats, costumes, candy! Held on a Saturday in October, this year’s event is scheduled for October 10th 2015 at 7pm. Whitehall Halloween Parade, Whitehall Whitehall Township will host its Halloween Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The event kicks off in West Catasauqua on Church Street and First Avenue and continues south to Third Street. The parade will end at the Fullerton Memorial Playground.
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Things To Do With Grandkids Grim’s Fall Festival With everything from hayrides to apple cider slushies, Grim’s has something for everyone! The expanded play corral is complete with bounce pillows, pedal cart track, toss games, huge slide, sand pit, hay bale mountain, dog agility show and more! The kitchen serves fall favorites like apple dumplings, candy apples, apple cider donuts. A trip to Grim’s wouldn’t be complete without a hayride on the beautiful countryside and a stroll through the corn maze. 9941 Schantz Rd. 9941 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA grimsorchard.com Oct. 2 – Oct. 4, 2015 (10am – 6pm) Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tours With only a candle to light your way through the darkened streets, and a knowledgeable guide to lead you through history, you will experience the past and the paranormal of the gorgeous and (evidently) ghost-filled Historic District of Bethlehem. Tickets- $13.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Children under 13. Call 610-866-5481 for details and reservations. Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main Street, Bethlehem shop.moravianbookshop.com/index.htm Every Sat. Oct. 2 – Oct. 17 (6:30pm – 9:00pm) Every Wed. Oct. 14 – Oct. 29 (6:00pm – 8:30pm) Every Thu. Oct. 14 – Oct. 29 (6:00pm – 8:30pm) Every Sat. Oct. 23 – Oct. 31 (6:00pm – 10:30pm) Every Fri. Oct. 23 – Oct. 31 (6:00pm – 10:30pm) Dutch Springs 2nd Annual Harvest Festival Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Apple Sling-Shot, Stuff-A-Scarecrow, Harvest Games, Fall Treats, Food, Glitter Tattoos, and more! PLUS, a special appearance by Captain Jack Sparrow! 4733 Hanoverville Road, Bethlehem dutchsprings.com Oct 3, 2015 at 11am – 4 pm 30th Annual Harvest Craft Fair Our craft fairs are held five times a year with over 350 crafters occupying more that 500 spaces (292 sheltered). 714
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spaces are available. The show hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Admission and parking is free. A variety of refreshments are available on the grounds. 312 Gernant’s Church Rd., Leesport leesportmarket.com Oct. 10 – Oct. 11 (9am – 3pm) Quiet Valley’s 41st Annual Harvest Festival Heritage Craft Demonstrations, Tasty Country Foods, Folk Entertainment, Storytelling, Children’s Activities, Handcrafted Items for Sale. 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg quietvalley.org/calendar/calendar.htm#10 Oct. 10 – Oct. 11, 2015 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat in costume and enjoy candy treats, mascots, and live music at the Zoo! 5150 Game Preserve Road,
Schnecksville lvzoo.org Oct 24, 2015 at 10am – 4pm
The Walnutport Canal 14th Annual Towpath Trot ~6K Run, Walk & Fun Run. We partnered up with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the (D&L) Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor to get your Tail on the Trail. We are one of their 4 approved events, which means, they will be on site during our event this year with a Health and Wellness Fair. tailonthetrail.org/events/fall-frolic-along-towpath to check out what this is all about and all the different ways to get out and get active with them. Saturday, October 17, 2015.
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Not eligible for a senior discount? In our research we found that numerous businesses offer active military and veterans discounts. In many cases, these discounts were higher and more common than the senior discount. Similarly, you may be part of another group like your employer, bank, health club, church, or other organization that receives a discount with that business. If all else fails then ask if there are ANY discounts or coupons available. It never hurts to ask! You will be surprised at what you find. Happy shopping!
Important Notice
Dutch Treat - Savings in the Valley For many years organizations like AAA and AARP have negotiated discounts for members and seniors with national companies. At the local level there are numerous businesses in our community that offer “senior discounts”, although no organization has compiled them into one list. At the request of readers, and in good Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, we have finally started a list of local businesses that offer senior discounts. This listing does not represent any coupons or discounts that Lifestyles over 50 negotiated with businesses, rather it is a simple listing of businesses that offered senior discounts at the time of the list compilation. This list is important to us because many retirees are on fixed incomes yet face increasing annual expenses. We are happy to help keep money in your pocket and fulfill our mission to encourage vibrant and healthy living. With this in mind, please know that discounts may not be available at all locations, may change or become unavailable for any reason.
A Few Tips for Receiving Discounts:
• Ask if a business continues to honor its discount policy. If so, be prepared to show proof of eligibility, i.e. Driver’s License. • Confirm what age one needs to be to receive the discount and if there is a qualifier (day/time of the week). Many businesses have “senior discounts” but define the term senior as over 55, over 62, over 65, etc. • If a business is not on the list, ask them anyway if they have senior discounts. If you find a discount that we do not have listed, let us know! Our contact info is on page 3. • Remember, discounts change or may be eliminated. This list is only for informational purposes and businesses can change their discounts at their discretion.
This Savings Guide was created as an informational item. Merchants have no obligation to extend discounts to any patron. Lifestyles over 50 and THRIVE, LLC disclaims any and all liability in the event a merchant goes out of business, refuses to honor savings for any reason, including printing mistakes, or for damagers resulting from a discount listing user’s attempts to cause a merchant to honor discounts, or for damages or injuries resulting from the use of the goods, entertainment or services furnished by merchants.
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National & Regional
National Listings
National Listings are chains, franchises or stores that have a regional presence. Be sure to check the qualifier and age requirement on the both categories of listings to see at which age one receives the discounts.
IHOP 50% Tues 3-10PM, varies by day & location / day (55+) KFC Free small drink with meal (62+)
ABC Supermarket 10% off Wednesdays (60+)
Qualifier
Golden Corral Early bird dinner M-F $7.49, varies by location (60+)
Age Requirement
Long John Silvers Discounts at participating locations (55+)
Super Cuts $12.95 off haircuts (60+)
McDonalds Discounts on coffee (55+)
AA Auto Parts 10% off (55+)
Dining
Aamco 5% off (55+)
Applebees Up to 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Mrs. Fields 10% off, varies by location (60+)
Automotive
AutoZone 10% every day (65+) Firestone Auto Care Discounts vary by location (60+ ) Jiffy Lube Up to 5% at participating locations (65+) Meineke Car Care Center Up to 10% at participating locations (65+) Monro Muffler, Brake & Service Up to 15% at participating locations (65+) Pep Boys Auto Service 10% (65+)
Beauty & Barber Great Clips $12 haircuts (65+)
Arbys 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerrys 10% off, in store only (60+) Boston Market 10% off (65+) Burger King 10% off (60+) Chick-Fil-A 10% off and a small free small drink or coffee (55+) CiCis Pizza Discounts vary by location (60+) Dennys Discounted 55+ menu Dunkin Donuts 10% off or free coffee, varies by location, (65+)
Sonic 10% off or free beverage varies by location (60+)
Subway 10% off (60+) Taco Bell 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+) Village Inn 10% off (60+) Waffle House 10% off Mondays (60+) Wendys varies by location
Mobile Communications AT&T Special Senior Nation 200 Plan (65+) Jitterbug $14.99/monthly plans, call for pricing and availability (50+)
National & Regional Verizon Wireless Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan (65+)
Kohls 15% off Wednesdays (60+)
Hertz Varies by location (50+)
Movie Theatres
Michael’s Senior 10% (55+)
Holiday Inn 10%-20% off depending on location (50+)
AMC Theaters Up to 30% Regular Adult ticket (60+) Carmike Cinemas Up to 35% Regular Adult ticket (65+) Hoydt’s Up to 35% (65+) Rave Motion Pictures up to $2 Regular Adult ticket (55+) Regal Cinemas 30% off (60+)
Ross Stores 10% off every Tuesday (55+) TruValue Hardware 10% off regular price on Wednesdays
Travel & Hotels American Airlines Various discounts, call before booking for discount (65+)
Retailers Banana Republic 10% off (62+) Bon-Ton Department Stores 10% off on senior discount days (55+) C.J. Banks 10% off Wednesdays (55+) Dress Barn 10% off Tuesdays (55+) Goodwill Mondays 15% (55+) Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Seniors 20% check with store
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Amtrak 15% off, restrictions apply (62+)
Hyatt Hotels 25%-50% off (62+) Marriott Hotels 15% off (62+) Motel 6 10% off (60+) National Rent-A-Car Discounts vary (50+) Quality Inn 10% advance reservations (60+) Rodeway Inn 10% advance reservations (60+)
Best Western 10% off (55+)
Sleep Inn 10% advance reservations (60+)
Budget Rental Cars 10% off (50+)
Southwest Airlines Various discounts, call before booking for discount (65+)
Clarion Discounts vary by location, up to 30% off (50+) Comfort Inn Discounts vary by location, up to 30% off (50+) Comfort Suites Discounts vary by location, up to 30% off (50+) Continental Airlines Special fares for select routes (65+) Econo Lodge 10% OFF advance reservations 60+ Greyhound 5% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System Various discounts (50+) United Airlines Various discounts, call before booking for discount (65+) U.S. Airways Various discounts, call before booking for discount (65+) U.S. National Parks $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Local
Local Listings
Local Listings are chains, franchises or stores that have a regional presence. Be sure to check the qualifier and age requirement on the both categories of listings to see at which age one receives the discounts. Activities Bowling
Golf
Playdrome Rose Bowl $2 per person per game 9-5 (62+) 801 N 15th St, Allentown (610) 437-4606
Allentown Municipal Golf Course $15 resident, $18 non-resident (60+) 3400 Tilghman Street allentowngolf.org (610) 395-9926
Jordan Lanes $1.75 per game per person (55+) 731 Jordan Parkway, Whitehall (610) 437-2695
The Club at Morgan Hill $35 (60+) 100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton theclubatmorganhill.com (610) 923-8480
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Bethlehem Golf Club $20 resident, $23 non-resident (62+) 400 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem bethlehemgc.com, (610) 691-9393
Whitetail Golf Club $15 (62+) 2679 Klein Road, Bath whitetailgolfclub.com (610) 837-9626
Green Pond Country Club $27 (62+) 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem greenpondcc.com (610) 691-9453
Bear Rocks Junction Discounted golf $6.30 anytime (62+) 8181 PA-309, New Tripoli bearrockjunction.com (610) 298-8888
Iron Lakes Country Club $17 (60+) 3625 Shankweiler Road, allentownIronlakescountryclub.com (610) 395-3369
Putt U $5.75 after 5 pm, 4.75 before (62+) 5201 PA-309, Center Valley puttu.com (610) 798-9800
Olde Homestead Golf Club $37 (60+) 6598 Route 309, New Tripoli oldehomesteadgolfclub.com (610) 298-4653
Skiing
Riverview Country Club $37 (60+) 1 Riverview Place, Easton riverviewcountryclub.com (610) 559-9700 Southmoore Golf Course $21 (62+) 235 Moorestown Drive, Bath southmooregolf.com (610) 837-7200 Wedgewood Golf Course $25 (60+) 4875 Limeport Pike Coopersburg wedge.distinctgolf.com (610) 797-4551
Mini Golf
Bear Creek Discounted prices (62-69) Over 70 FREE! 101 Doe Mountain Lane Macungie bcmountainresort.com (866) 754-2822 Blue Mountain Free over 70 1660 Blue Mountain Drive Palmerton, PA 18071 skibluemt.com (610) 826-7700
Entertainment Act1 DeSales $2 discount on tickets 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley (610) 282-3192
Local Allentown Art Museum $10 ($2 discount) 31 N 5th St, Allentown allentownartmuseum.org (610) 432-4333 America on Wheels $6 ($2 discount) 5 N Front St, Allentown americaonwheels.org (610) 432-4200
Easton State Theatre Discounted annual membership (64+) 453 Northampton St, Easton statetheatre.org (610) 252-3132
Hershey Park Save over $20 per ticket Senior Ages 55-69 Save over $35 per ticket 70+ 500 Hersheypark Dr ArtsQuest Hershey $8 for cinema ($2 discount) hersheypark.com 101 Founders Way (800) 437-7439 Bethlehem artsquest.org Rodale Aquatic Center (610) 297-7100 Discounts available depending on programs Civic Theatre 100 College Dr, Allentown, $45 membership (60+) (610) 606-4670 527 N 19th St, Allentown civictheatre.com Swim-in Zone (610) 432-8943 10% discount for members 4355 Saucon Creek Rd, Crayola Experience Center Valley $2 Discount on ticket swim-inzone.com 30 Centre Square, Easton (610) 625-484 crayolaexperience.com (610) 515-8000 Senior Care Da Vinci Science Center $1 discount on ticket 3145 Hamilton Blvd Bypass, Allentown davincisciencecenter.org (484) 664-1002 Dorney Park Discount tickets (62+) 3830 Dorney Park Road Allentown dorneypark.com (610) 395-3724
AFC Reverse Mortgage Free Consultation with local reverse mortgage expert 5930 Hamilton Blvd Suite 1A Wescosville afcreversemortgage.com 610-437-7230 888-821-4076 CareGivers America 3 hours of home care services, call for details 961 Marcon Blvd #440, Allentown caregiversamerica.com (484) 387-0852
Caring Solutions for Seniors and Families a service of APRN Free half hour phone geriatric care management consultation 2474 S. Church St. Allentown go4aprn.com (610) 791-3003 Devonshire Park Apartments $500 discount off first month’s rent on select apartments with a 1 year lease. Offer valid thru 9/30/2016 1641 33rd St SW, Allentown devonshireparkapts.com (610) 797-1333 Home Helpers of the Northern Lehigh Valley Free In-Home Care Needs Assessment. New clients receive 2 hours of free care when 20 hours or more are purchased. 4685 Lehigh Drive Suite 102 Walnutport homehelpershomecare.com (610) 596-7055 JCS Health Care 2 hours free for new clients when 20 hours purchased JCS Health Care Services 246 Main Street Slatington 610 760 3075 JCSHealthcare.com
Lehigh Valley Adult Services 2 free hours for non-medical home care services, or complimentary 1 day trial for adult day center 3421 Nightingale Drive, Suite 2 Easton lehighvalleyadultservices. com (610) 438-5827 Pathstones by Phoebe Free seminar and consultation for a new concept in continuing care at home. 4847 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown pathstonesbyphoebe.org (610) 794-6700 Power Stair Lifts $100 off purchase and installation of a stair lift 2700 William Penn Hwy Easton power-stair-lifts.com (484) 895-1188 Seniors Helping Seniors New clients get free in-home assessment and $50 credit with purchase of 10 or more hours of non-medical in-home care during first month of service. 1534 Butler Street Easton seniorcarelehighvalley.com (610) 253-3232
Silver Sneakers The Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness program is an insurance benefit included in more than 65 Medicare health plans. Through SilverSneakers, health plans and group retirement plans provide a gym membership to their insured, usually at no additional cost. Find out if you are eligible at Silversneakers.com/tools/eligibility Not a SilverSneakers member? Many of these facilities offer discounts on classes and memberships. Allentown YM & YWCA 425 S. 15th St. Allentown Allentownymcaywca.org (610) 434-9333
Brass Rail 10% 3015 Lehigh St. Allentown (610)-797-1927
Bethlehem Township Community Center 2900 Farmersville Rd. Bethlehem (610) 332-1900 btcenter.org
Diner 248 60+ senior menu 3701 Nazareth Rd, Easton (610) 252-4300
Bethlehem YMCA 430 E. Broad St. Bethlehem (610) 867-7588 Charles Chrin Community Center 4100 Green Pond Rd. Easton palmercommunitycenter.org (610) 252-2098
East Penn Diner 10% discount (65+) 1418 Chestnut St, Emmaus (610) 965-3100 Emmaus Run Inn 5% off regularly priced items for those (62+) 322 Main Street, Emmaus emmausruninn.com (610) 966-9939
The Fitness Plaza 1124 Glenlivet Dr. Allentown thefitnessplaza.com (610) 481-0100
Golden Gate 10% discount Mon-Thur 3-9pm (65+ ) 1318 Union Blvd, Allentown (610) 435-9111
Forks Township Community Center 500 Zucksville Rd. Easton forkstownship.org (610) 250-2260
Home Town Diner Senior menu (65+) 8732 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville (610) 395-7316
Hanover Township Community Center 3660 Jacksonville Rd. Bethlehem hanovertwp-cc.org (610) 317-8701
Queen City 10% off dinner platter after 11am (65+) 1801 Lehigh St, Allentown (610) 791-0240
JCC of Allentown 702 N. 22nd St. Allentown
Schnecksville Diner Senior menu (55+) 4527 PA-309, Schnecksville (610) 799-2511
Shanty on 19th 10% discount (65+ ) 613 N 19th St, Allentown (610) 841-0150 Starlight Diner Senior Menu (65+) 233 PA-100, Allentown (610) 395-4031 The Whitehall Family Diner & Restaurant 10% senior menu (62+) 3026 MacArthur Rd Whitehall (610) 821-6880 The Willows 65+ senior menu 1935 Willow Lane Macungie (610) 928-1101 Tick Tock Diner M-F 2-5pm, 10% ask for discount 2510 Northampton St, Easton, (610) 252-6466 Trivet Senior menu (65+) 4549 W Tilghman Street Allentown (610) 398-3886 Williams Family Restaurant 10% discount weekdays 2-5PM 10% (65+) 3630 William Penn Hwy, Easton (610) 253-8281
Retail Dan Schantz 10% Wednesday (65+) 2031 29th St SW, Allentown danschantz.com (610) 797-2774 Dries Hardware 10% Senior discount every Wed. excludes power tools, 5% off (62+) 3580 Brookside Rd, Macungie (610) 966-5555
Expressions Family Beauty Salon 10% discount, 1st Tuesday of month (60+) 1160 Howertown Rd. Catasauqua (610) 264-3321 Seidel’s Shoes $20 off regular price shoe purchase, until 12/15 (all ages) 306 Village at Stone’s Crossing, Easton seidelsshoes.com (610) 253-4572 South Mountain Cycle 10% off regularly priced bike or accessories (60+) 337 Chestnut Street Emmaus southmountaincycle.com (610) 967-4490
Transportation LANta Bus Seniors ride free anytime on LANtaBus with yellow or blue PA Senior Travel ID or valid Medicare card. Transportation Center 6th & Linden 110 N. 6th St Allentown lantabus.com (610) 776-7433 ITN Lehigh Valley Ride service specializing in affordable transportation for 60+ 35 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 20A, Bethlehem (610) 419-1645 itnlehighvalley.org Trans-Bridge Lines Reduced fares for 62+ 2012 Industrial Drive, Bethlehem transbridgelines.com
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Lehigh Valley Active Life is the hub for activities for mature adults. We list here a small sampling of what they offer.
Be sure to join the center and take advantage of its many benefits, classes and activities. Please check their website for the most current times, dates, fees and information. Membership is just $25 per year LVActiveLife.org TAI CHI EXERCISE Is a holistic exercise that helps reduce stress, promotes physical well-being. Using tai chi form moves and qigong sets, coordinate breath and movement to enhance strength, balance, and calmness. Memorizing sequences is not required and movements are slow, flowing and adaptable. Led by Master Pai Shen Li (Brian Kunsman) 7 Wednesdays/Fridays (Roger Mullin Room) $42 Members; $84 Nonmembers October 23 — December 18 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No Class November 27th.
ICE CREAM SOCIALS Elm Street You are invited to join us each month for an ice cream social. All are welcome; bring a friend or meet and make some new friends.
Make a reservation for the $2 movie too. Call for Information and GENEALOGY— FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE and FROM reservations. RSVP 610-437-3700; FREE SPONSORED BY HCR MANORCARE Wednesdays (Trexler Room) 2:00 — WHERE YOU CAME 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 9 Hope to see you Research your roots through Ancestry.com at the all there! Center. Learn how to trace your family tree. Bring your laptop if you have one. We will provide a laptop if you do not have one. This research will be done on the computer. Led by Albert P. Heydt Fridays (Room 104); Elm St. Free Members/$5.00 Nonmembers 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
CURRENT EVENTS Join this open discussion group to express your opinions. A flexible agenda will include world, national, state and local events that have occurred. All are welcome in a friendly atmosphere. Moderator: Ted LaRose Thursdays (Room 105) FREE 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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PICKLEBALL - NEW Pickleball is a sport in which two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a whiffle ball, over a net. Bring your own racquet or use one of ours. You may reserve a time when the room is free. Please Call 610-437-3700. (Mary Louise Mullin Room) Tues & Thurs 4:00 Call to schedule your time; One Hour Sessions $2 per session per Member $4 per session per Nonmember
AMERICAN SNIPER (Drama/Action), Wednesday, October 28, 132 minutes: U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission -- protect his comrades — to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
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POOL TABLE Call Rick at the Center - 610-4373700; RickLVActiveLife. ord; Room 101 50¢ per hour Members; $1.00 per hour Nonmembers Monday-8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday-11:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday-8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All other times by special arrangement only. POINSETTIA BASKET BEGINNER LEVEL Get ready for Christmas, Bring your pot (6”, 8”, 10”, or 12” diameter pot) and create a plant holder for your Christmas cactus or poinsettia. There will be a variety of holiday color reed to select from and you will design the sides. Do not fear, it is a simple woven base and start weaving the sides. You’ll love the result. (Base size and height depends on the size pot you select.) Thursday, December 10, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $20 Members/$40 Nonmembers; $8 mat. Fee for 6” or 8” pot $10 mat. Fee for 10” or 12” pot
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Since 1998 Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) has been hosting the Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem each September. Building on this rich history, CCA has continued to expand it’s presence in Bethlehem and beyond. With educational programming presented throughout the year, both for school age audiences and adult groups, CCA has continued to further its goal of preserving and promoting Celtic culture. On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. This organization has now evolved into Celtic Cultural Alliance to better communicate the overall goals of the organization.
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The CCA has expanded with year-round programming to support the mission of promoting and preserving Celtic Culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of “Next Generation”, the CCA also offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. These yearly scholarships are offered to students of the arts, including Irish Step Dance, Highland Dance, Fiddle, and Bagpipes. Some of the events held in Bethlehem are: • The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition • US National Highland Athletic Championships • The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route) Kicks off at 11:30 • Haggis Competition • Whiskey Tasting Event • The 17th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition • A diverse marketplace of Celtic crafts, merchandise and collectibles • Kids Craft Tent The festival will be held from September 25 - 27, 2015. For complete information and details go to celticfest.org
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Medium Wuzzle Answer 1. Over My Dead Body 2. Right Under the Nose 3. See Eye to Eye 4. Looking Out for Number One 5. Be-Line 6. Home is Where the Heart Is
Q: Why did the Vampire get fired from the Blood Bank? A: He was caught drinking on the job. Q: Why do ghosts have so much trouble dating? A: Women can see right through them. Q: Why wasn’t there any food left after the monster party? A: Because everyone was a goblin! Q: Why aren’t there any famous skeletons? A: They’re a bunch of no bodies. Q: What kind of music do Mummies listen to? A: Wrap. Q: What was the name of the hair salon next to the graveyard? A: “Curl Up and Dye.”
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Transportation Tips From LantaVan Understanding and effectively navigating the public transportation services offered in the Lehigh Valley is an essential part of being able to live independently for many people with disabilities in the area. The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, and LANTA have collaborated to create a list of “Transportation Tips” to help consumers have a more positive experience when riding LANtaVan. Things to Remember: • What is on time?- Federal Regulation states that trips are on time if the bus arrives 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after the scheduled time of your trip. Example: If your trip is scheduled for 2:15 p.m., your bus is not late if it arrives by before 2:30 p.m.. • Trips are never prioritized. Example: Rides for medical care receive the same attention as rides to the hairdresser, mall, or grocery store. • LANtaVan is required to mirror the fixed route system. A trip on LANtaVan should take no longer than an equivalent trip on the fixed route bus (regular bus) system. Example: A rider’s trip to the mall on the fixed route bus takes 90 minutes due to bus transfers. The same trip on LANtaVan may also take up to 90 minutes. • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) did not create a separate transit system for people with disabilities.
The ADA requires that people with disabilities have equal access to transportation services. Although LANtaVan provides door-to-door service, its service must be equivalent to the service of the fixed route system. Public transportation is useful, but is not the same as driving your own vehicle. Things to Do: • Plan ahead! LANTA has a 30 minute window in which to pick someone up, so plan your trip times to account for the chance that you may be picked up 15 before your scheduled time or 15 minutes after your scheduled time. • Ask where you are going! Sometimes people schedule multiple trips a day and/or week. When you are called to confirm a pick up time, ask the dispatcher what destination you will be taken to. You do not want to be taken to the wrong location! • Read LANTA’s Riders Guide! Every LANtaVan customer is given a Riders Guide. Make sure you read and understand what it says. You can find the Riders Guide online at: http://www.lantabus.com/ lantavanridersguide.html
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The Importance of the Flu Shot
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Workers in public settings have more risk of exposure to the disease, so it’s very important that they receive a vaccination. People who are in regular contact with at-risk individuals, such as the elderly and children, should also be vaccinated.
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Dating Sites: Watch Out for Cons From AARP
It’s easy to blame the victim. But romance scams are big business, and its perpetrators have the playbook down pat. If you are a target, you will become their full-time job, 24/7 until payday. They start by creating fake profiles on legitimate dating services. Then, once they make contact with their target, they immediately move the relationship off the site. Romance scammers take the long view – building trust over months through an overwhelming flood of personal texts, emails, and phone calls, before launching the money grab. A former romance scammer explained the playbook to AARP The Magazine: “You want them thinking, ‘My dreams are your dreams, my goals are your goals, and my financial interests are your financial interests.’ You can’t ask for money until you have achieved this.” Are dating sites doing enough to stop scammers? With romances scams robbing Americans of $81 million per year, the AARP Fraud Watch Network is calling on the dating industry to institute new safeguards to better protect their users. After consulting with the Federal Trade
Commission, other law enforcement and romance scam experts, we developed a petition urging dating sites to take some commonsense steps to better protect their users: • Shut down accounts of those who pay with a stolen credit card; • Use image searches to identify fake photos used in profiles appearing across various dating websites; • Issue early warnings to members who have been in contact with someone using a fake profile; • Educate members with tips on how to spot and avoid romance scammers; and • Provide resources and contact information for those who’ve been victimized. Petitions will be delivered to top dating sites, including Match.com, eHarmony, Plenty of Fish, Zoosk, OK Cupid, SeniorPeopleMeet and Our Time. To sign the petition and help crack down on heartless scammers, visit www.aarp.org/RomanceScams. You’ll also find tips on how to spot and avoid romance scammers. 610-794-6010 | phoebe.org/allentown
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Massage for Breast Health by Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
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id you know regular massage can help keep your breast tissue healthy, thereby reducing the risk of developing breast cancer? Not only massage therapy administered by a licensed and certified therapist, but also massages YOU can give yourself.
Some tips, then, to help you do all you can to keep yourself cancer-free: • EAT a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and fiber. Reduce the amount of processed and refined carbs you eat. • MOVE. Exercise has shown to reduce the risk for acquiring ALL cancers by up to 80%. Walk, dance and shake, shake, shake your booty for better health. Exercise increases blood and lymph flow, more than massage does. Women a simple daily routine of taking hold of your bra straps and shaking your breasts up and down for 10 seconds will do remarkable things. Men – hands to yourself! However, there are benefits for you to move your breast tissue, as well. • CHILLAX. Unplug from technology – leave the phone at home and get out and do something you enjoy. Meditate in a quiet place, listen to music, laugh, read a book, pray, get a massage – whatever you enjoy that brings you peace.
Breast cancer affects men as well as women. To understand what things increase or decrease your odds of developing breast cancer, let me explain a few things about your body and cancer that you may not be aware of. First, your body has a “trash removal system” called the lymphatic system. Its job is to collect toxins, waste, and bacteria and filter and flush them through to your kidneys where they can be excreted. If filtered well enough (to the point of being clean and useable), the fluid is returned back into your circulatory system. Think of this as the water treatment plant – cleaning and filtering water to where it is useable and even drinkable. Toxins, bacteria, and harmful substances get stored in fat cells. Breast tissue is 80% fat tissue. Blood and lymph fluid are the main defenses against cancer in general. Increased circulation of both increases the chances of cleaning your internal house. Massage increases the circulation of both blood and lymph fluid. A few things about cancer that you may not be aware of: • The spread of cancer IS NOT random and does not happen overnight (in most cases). It takes about 8 years, on average, for a tumor to show up on a mammogram, and up to 10 years to be felt as a lump! • Cancer LOVES sugar! Cancer cells need food to grow, and sugars are its choice meal. Sugar, white flours, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup and all processed carbohydrates create an acidic blood pH and feed the cells. • Cancer LOVES stagnation. Think about
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those breasts encapsulated and held tight inside bras! Think about how your body looks more and more like the couch! • Cancer LOVES stress. ‘Nough said!
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Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to create meaningful experiences by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding experience 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. org. Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed. Contact Janet Soos janets@ mealsonwheelspa.org Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County -Discover how easy and rewarding it is to deliver meals to our homebound clients. Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes throughout Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along as a visitor. 610398-2563 or dstillwagen@ mealsonwheelslc.org. Lutheran Home - Topton invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex hours, days, eves, weekends. Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or wentzl@diakon.org. Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with
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Parkinson’s patients, families and friends monthly at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. 3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments 6:30 pm To register Heartland Hospice seeks 1-866-STLUKES. volunteers to offer bedside MS First Tuesday support and presence to those support group for facing terminal illness. Training, patients, families and flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610- friends at St. Luke’s 266-0134 University Hospital, Bethlehem. 6:15 register Are you a “people person”? at 1-866-(785-8537) Have skills and talents to use to “give back”? Compassionate First Tues,1pm Emmaus Care has a variety of volunteer Garden Club Faith opportunities with a training Presbyterian Church, and support programs. Call North 2nd and Cherokee Carolyn at 610-770-6500. Streets, Emmaus. Public welcome. Center for Vision Loss seeks (610) 966-4181. volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as First Wed. LV companions, transportation Vegetarians. Quaker drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Meeting House Rt. 512 Office assistants and vision half mile N. of Rt. 22 screeners are needed. Training Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. provided. Daytime hours only. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ centerforvisionloss.org. First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. 610-433-6018 Drivers: ITNLehighValley Vision Loss Support provides rides for seniors Group for LV residents 60 and over and visually facing vision loss. Center impaired adults. Drive riders to for Vision Loss, 845 W. appointments in LV, 90% are Wyoming St., Allentown. medical. Requires vehicle, good driving record, some free time. First Thurs. 12PM Training provided, we work (except July and August) with your schedule. 610-419AARP Chapter (#4150) 1645. community room of Lower Macungie Library Lehigh Valley Hospice provides Bldg (3450 Brookside volunteer opportunities for Rd). (610) 285-4563 individuals who believe that life is a journey. Join us and First Thurs. AARP discover how enriching it is to #5415 Allentown spend meaningful time with Chapter St. Timothy’s our patients. Call Janet Barber, Church, 140 So. Ott St. 610-969-0127. Allentown. 610-4374265 Program: Rick Daugherty from Lehigh Social & Support Groups County Active Life. ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313.allentownymcaywca.org. Parkinson’s Disease Support
Second Sat. 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 & Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole,
worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails. 610-395-2218. Second Sat, Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482. Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756. Second Mon. 1PM St. John’s Friendly Fifties 1343 Newport Avenue Singer Rob Bollimof will entertain. Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, meets the Second Mon. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem We also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm. Second Tuesday. Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor. Third Friday. 9:30. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm. Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-3958756. Second Tues. 3:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM.
Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. Third Wed, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484-788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www. lvmac.org for info. Second Thur, 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 8596700, extension 2276 for information. Fourth Wed Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover. Tues 1:30-4:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Wed. noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Amelia, 610-3952224. Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610769-7570 Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem. org/ or 610 867-7588.
Pilates, 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary. 610-258-6271. www. ThirdStreetAlliance.org. Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158, OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15. Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15. Info: 610-391-0040 or www.oxyfitgym.com. Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Every Tues play bridge 1012; Thursdays varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. Dances
LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610437-3700. “Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at 3rd Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door. Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. . Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www. allentownswingdance.org for schedule Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance Saturday, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 610-881-1000 www.learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations needed, all welcome – with or without partner
Bingo Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca. Wed 5PM game at org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Zumba Gold and mat
Cash Prizes 484-350-1388 HTCC hosts monthly Bingo1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm! Prizes range from $40 to $125. 610-317-8701. Wed 6:30 LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr.) Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700
Alz. Support Groups Alzheimer’s Respite Program Hope Community Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite time, support for caregivers. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM Contact Dave Bowers 484-619-0330 bowerdav@ gmail.com. 1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem, 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.
Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 610-794-5273. Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementiarelated caregiving more manageable.
Community Events St. John’s Friendly Fifties runs bus to Mohegan Sun Casino the third Wednesday of every month. Price is $23 with $25 back for slot play and $5 food buffet. Bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 9:30 returns at 6:00. Call Pat at 610-7674881. Pet Adoptions October 25th Boofest 12-4PM Bethlehem Rose Garden Park 8th Ave & Union Blvd. -Oct 31Fall Vendor Fair 10AM-3PM Living Things Quality Pets and Supplies 3437 Route 309, Schnecksville. Dec 6 Thirty One and Longaberger Bingo Friedens Fire Company 3158 Friedens Rd. We seek vendors and donations of hot dogs, rolls, baked goods, beverages, gift cards, raffle baskets, or items to fill raffle baskets for Fall Vendor Fair Oct 31. TTARescue15@gmail.com Sat. Oct 17 9:30am-3:30pm AARP Pennsylvania presents “Aging in Place Summit” Renaissance Allentown Hotel 12 N. 7th Street Allentown. Day of presentations, workshops and exhibits, focusing on how to stay in your home for as long as possible while you age. Free event sponsored by AARP. For registration contact John Vargo at jvargo@aarp.orgn or 717-231-5325
The Only Thing Necessary
Rev. Jake Susek, V.P. Pastoral Care, Fellowship Community I’m in a hurry...and I’m always in a hurry! I’ve got “people to see, things to do and places to go”. And I’m not alone. Some of the people at Fellowship Community, though technically “retired”, are busier than ever! In Luke’s Gospel, he records a timely conversation Jesus had with a very busy woman named Martha. She was a Proverbs 31 type of woman; hard working, caring, industrious, creative, sensitive to the needs of those around her. In short, “busy”. Upon entering her village – without any prompting by anyone, and willing to have her schedule interrupted, she invited Jesus over for dinner. A lot of hard work goes in to pulling off a great meal and Martha was involved in “much serving”. But this “busyness” came with a price; she became “distracted”.
and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” I must admit that the “tyranny of the urgent” tends to contradict His words; I have many things I must do today.... but Jesus says, “only one thing is necessary.” Mary learned, what we all need to learn, the only thing I must do is cultivate my relationship with the Lord Jesus. Everything else needs to flow out of and from that essential relationship. Oswald Chambers reminds us that “the lasting value of our public service for God is measured by the depth of the intimacy of our private times of fellowship and oneness with him. It’s not what you do for Jesus that matters, but what he does through you that counts.” In the midst of your very busy life, don’t neglect what is most important – cultivating a relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Don’t Let Vision Loss Slow You Down
While she’s busy with preparations, she sees her sister Mary – seemingly “just” sitting at the feet of the Lord Jesus doing nothing, and it wasn’t long before this distraction became upsetting. After all, she’s doing all the work – Mary’s just sitting. When Martha can take it no longer, she says to the Lord, “Don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” Here’s Martha, so distracted by her service, she accuses the Lord of not caring, of not seeing and of being in need of her valuable advice. Sound familiar? Oswald Chambers once wrote there are people who are “working hard for Jesus, but not walking with him.” When that happens it’s easy to feel as though the Lord doesn’t really care, doesn’t really see, and that perhaps he is in need of our advice as if he doesn’t know what is best. In a demonstration of his love, and insightful of Martha’s “heart condition”, Jesus tells her she is “worried
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Don’t Fear the Move By James Green,
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oving can be a scary thing to do even more so for someone transitioning to senior living. To put it simply, there are many complicating factors which make a “senior move” more challenging than others. Moving in late life quite commonly includes changes to the size of the home. For many, this particular issue can be overwhelming, as families struggle to sort, sell, organize and move. Seniors rank moving as the 3rd most stressful life event they experience. This stress is referred to as “Relocation Stress” and can trigger other serious symptoms in older adults, including sleeplessness, anger, anxiety, apprehension and increased confusion.
“Seniors rank moving as the 3rd most stressful life event they experience.” Medical conditions cause obvious complications and may require the support of medical professionals, but milder issues such as hearing loss, arthritis and allergies also create unexpected challenges. Many family caregivers lovingly provide support for their parents, but they also may experience problems as they try to balance parent care with their own busy lives.
Caring Transitions of the Lehigh Valley is one source for help. As a qualified third party resource, Caring Transitions® removes much of the burden from family members and seniors so they will not become bogged down by the multitude of tasks required to downsize, declutter, organize and move an entire household. All employees are bonded, insured and thoroughly screened, and our office participates in the comprehensive Certified Relocation Transition Specialist (CRTS) Program. Contact us today for a FREE in-home consultation at 610-904-8093 or on the web at www. CaringTransitionsLehighValley.com
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Working as a team with your family, doctors, senior living community and other professionals can reduce the stress. Having someone to help you can allow you time to reminisce while necessary packing and sorting is getting done. Having a plan and staying organized can keep you on track and give you a feeling of accomplishment: • Break the task of moving and downsizing into smaller tasks to tackle one at a time. • Work on one room or area at a time. • Decide what gets moved, what gets sold and what goes to charity before moving onto the next room or area of the house. This way you get closer to your goal without feeling overwhelmed. There are also professionals who can help you with these specific tasks. With time and some help, you won’t have to fear your move.
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Yogi Berra Memorable Quotes
Sadly, Yogi Berra, one of baseball’s beloved players, died recently. He was known for some humorous sayings. In his honor we list several of them here. RIP, Yogi. • “It ain’t over till it’s over.” • “It’s deja vu all over again.” • “Pair up in threes.” • “It gets late early out here.” • “Take it with a grin of salt.” • “We made too many wrong mistakes.” • “Never answer an anonymous letter.” • “You can observe a lot by watching.” • “The future ain’t what it used to be.” • “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” • “If the people don’t want to come out to the ballpark, nobody’s going to stop them.” • “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” • “I usually take a two-hour nap from 1 to 4.” • “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” • “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” • “He hits from both sides of the plate. He’s amphibious.” • “I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.” • “I don’t know (if they were men or women fans running naked across the field). They had bags over their heads.” • “In baseball, you don’t know nothing.” • “I never said most of the things I said.” • “It ain’t the heat, it’s the humility.” • “So I’m ugly. I never saw anyone hit with his face.” • “We were overwhelming underdogs.” • “You should always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise, they won’t come to yours.” • “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
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