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From the Editor One of our best conservation resources in the Lehigh Valley is literally in our backyard. The Wildlands Conservancy is our steward for over 50, 000 acres in the surrounding area. But it does not just oversee the conservation of this land. Its mission also has it helping to educate the general public through a number of programs geared toward adults as well as children. Please check our article to see some of the ways they help preserve our natural resources for us and, as importantly, for our future generations. You will also learn how you can help in their conservation efforts. As we arise from our winter lethargy and glide into spring, many of us resurrect our exercise regimen. Our article on the many ways that exercise helps us will be interesting and informative reading. We also have an interesting article on how your medications may account from some of your weight gain. It is an important notion that is often overlooked by us. Our article titled “Earth Angels” pays tribute to those who provide care for those who cannot care for themselves. Whether it is a relative, a friend or a professional caretaker, these unsung heroes get the thanks and acknowledgment they so truly deserve. May is officially Older Americans Month. It is a way to celebrate the past contributions from seniors, but also recognize the ongoing contributions to our society that this major bloc of Americans make. So to all “older” Americans: Congratulations on a job well done!! See you next month.
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Wildlands Conservancy - Preserving Our Land’s Heritage By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
Did you know that Wildlands Conservancy protects land across 10 counties in our area covering over 54,000 acres? It protects these lands for us, the public. For over 40 years its mission has been to acquire and preserve land and its habitat. Wildlands Conservancy protects high conservation-value lands throughout our area with special emphasis on South Mountain, Lehigh River Corridor, Kitattinny Ridge (Blue Mountain) and special natural areas in the Pocono portion of the Lehigh River watershed. Within this area Wildlands owns and manages nine nature preserves that total more than 2,600 acres and that are open to the public.
Few would dispute the value of conserving the beauty of our lands and protecting them Having clean, unspoiled land helps to cleanse the from harm. There are other air we breathe. Those who take advantage of its benefits that are not so obvious many trails, fresh air and activities get significant but that can be important to many.
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WC’s mission includes educating the public about the importance of conservation. To that end, it conducts school programs for more than 19,000 local children grades K-12 each year, and hosts nearly 600 community programs annually for more than 58,000 attendees.
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Some of its programs for the public include: • Kayaking • Canoeing • Whitewater Rafting • Water Camps for Children • Adventures with Scouts • Lehigh Valley Water Trail • Bike and Boat Adventures • Summer Camps
Having clean, unspoiled land helps to cleanse the air we breathe. Those who take advantage of its many trails, fresh air and activities get significant health benefits. The children gain greater confidence and overcome fears as they take on the challenges and adventures in the WC’s kids programs. Connecting the children to the natural world will help them become future stewards of the land. We can attract new people to the area if there are things to do that are fun and responsible.
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WC has many volunteer opportunities like clearing and building trails, office work, monitoring birds, weeding, help with presentations and many more. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer the Wildlands Conservancy would be an ideal place to help. Your efforts would bear fruit now and, as importantly, in the future. WC has an eye toward the future. It wants us to enjoy our natural lands now while at the same time it puts special emphasis on the future. Its goals are strategic – it takes the long view to ensure that our natural lands are here for generations to come. Wildlands conservancy does depend on contributions from the general public and from corporations. It is through this generosity that it can continue its work. Donations can be monetary or in the donation of land. To learn more please go to their website at wildlandspa.org. You will find much that you can do and enjoy right here in our own backyard.
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The record number of people crammed into a 1998 Volkswagen Bug and still able to close all doors is 18. They were college students. If the earth were flat, water would cover everything in a layer two miles deep. Socks and shoes may be knocked off if struck by lightning. A vast majority of married men sleep on the right hand side of the bed (facing from the headboard), regardless of race, creed or age. Divorced men often switch to the left side. Human birth control pills work on gorillas. The oldest horse recorded was Old Billy who was foaled in 1760 and died in 1822 at the age of 62. The words “racecar” and “kayak” are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left. 50% admit they regularly sneak food into movie theaters to avoid the high prices of snack foods. 58.4% have called into work sick when we weren’t. 14% of us eat the watermelon seeds. 57% have had deja vu. 12% of men never use their car blinkers The sound of E.T.. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly A skunk’s smell can be detected by a human a mile away. Ben and Jerry’s sends the waste from making ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed. Pigs love the stuff, except for one flavor: Mint Oreo. Wilma Flintstone’s maiden name was Wilma Slaghoopal, and Betty Rubble’s Maiden name was Betty Jean Mcbricker.
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Exercise Slows the Effects of Aging
By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network
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aby Boomers are expected to spend billions each year on antiaging products and services. But if you really want to look and feel younger get moving. Exercise is effective in stalling or even reversing the body’s natural tendency to lose muscle cells and fiber as we age, says Gary Angstadt, exercise physiologist, St. Luke’s Health and Fitness Center. Gary will be one of the speakers at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Senior Expo on Saturday, June 11, a free event designed for people 60 and older. Call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537) for more information. Physical decline as we age is not inevitable. By getting regular exercise, you will experience a whole host of benefits from reducing blood pressure, falls, aches and pains, to lowering your risk of having a stroke or developing diabetes. Through exercise, especially weight and strength training, you can build muscle, strengthen bones and better manage your weight. Meanwhile, cardiovascular training will improve your breathing, heart function and circulation. “Exercise is the key to thriving as we get older,” Gary says. “And it’s never too late or too early to start. To become fit, you have train regularly and increase the intensity level as you become stronger. I have guys in their 60s and 70s who just returned from hiking Mt. Ranier. They’re vibrant, happy, energetic and hiking some of the roughest trails in the country.” Mount Rainier is a glacier-capped, 14,410-ft.high mountain outside of Seattle, Washington.
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And, you don’t have to be in great shape to start an exercise program. However, if you have a health condition, Gary suggests that you exercise at a gym with qualified professionals who are knowledgeable in proper positioning and movement. “You don’t want to go somewhere where they just hand you a towel and tell you to go work out,” he says. “You want to go where the trainers are well versed in different diseases and disabilities. All of the exercise trainers at St. Luke’s Health and Fitness Centers have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in fitness-related majors.” Gary, who also works in St. Luke’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, has witnessed heart attack patients who were very weak when they first started. With regular workouts, however, they feel better and have more energy than several years before their heart attack.
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4th KidsPeace 5K Family Fun Mud Run Great opportunity to get exercise, have fun and get muddy for a good cause. Participants of all ages and abilities choose to follow either the 3.1mile scenic trail & traverse through 14 obstacles or the 1 mile course with 6 obstacles. Youth under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult during the 5k or 1 mile run/walk. Children ages 4-6 can participate in a FREE 100-yard dash. KidsPeace Orchard Hills Campus, 5300 KidsPeace Drive, Orefield kidspeace.org/mudrun May 7 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lehigh Valley Food Truck Festival Featuring more than 15 local food trucks with a wide variety of choices for attendees,
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To Celebrate Older Americans Month all older adults are encouraged to Blaze a Trail to CIVIC ENGAGEMENT By
Diane Schrameyer, Director of Senior Corps RSVP
Civic Engagement means working to make a difference in the lives of your community and its members. Community service and volunteering are common ways to refer to the act of helping others. No matter what you call it, older Americans are doing it, and in higher numbers than ever before. Beyond helping the people around you, being involved in your community benefits you. From preventing mental health issues by engaging in meaningful activities to the physical benefits of being active and social, civic engagement is a WIN-WIN. It’s never too late to give back!
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Pick an opportunity that fits your lifestyle and determine how much time you want to give. If you are a “snowbird” or like to travel maybe an assignment with more flexibility would suit you.
older Americans make a positive impact through volunteering. THE BENEFITS: Volunteering can lead to improved physical and mental health. Older volunteers report greater life satisfaction than nonvolunteers. New relationships and making a difference provide a greater sense of purpose. Research suggests that those who volunteer are more likely to live longer.
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Find the right opportunity. Volunteering works best when you involve your interests and skills. If you are handy, a Habitat project may be most rewarding. If you enjoy working with kids, a local school may need Reading tutors. For ideas, visit www.RSVPofLNC.org or call 610-625-2290. Want to try a variety of things before you make a decision. Check out Special Projects and Events at www.RSVPofLN.org. Contact us if you have trouble finding the right opportunity. If you can only help when your schedule permits, think about driving neighbors to appointments, grocery shopping for someone who can’t get out to shop for them self, visiting with an isolated neighbor, serving as an Ombudsman, getting involved with our Cyber Seniors project. TIP: Ask a family member or friend to join with you.
Studies show the #1 reason people say they don’t volunteer is because no one asked them. Being asked to get involved is the best motivator!
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Earth Angels
By Mary Ann Villanti, Patient Care Coordinator, CareGivers America America Angels have been around since the beginning of time. They are mentioned throughout the Bible. Some people have studied the angel realms. They believe that we each have a guardian angel and angel guides. The folks who have studied angels believe there are several levels of angels. Famous archangels include Archangel Michael (people pray to him for protection), and Archangel Raphael (people pray to him for good health or healing). In the study of angels, one learns how to be aware of messages the angels are giving you. This can come in the form of numerical sequences, repeated messages or words, electronic happenings, dreams, and several others. Whether you believe in the existence of angels or not, there is a kind of angel that we all know - Earth Angels. What or who are Earth Angels? Earth Angels are all around you. It might be the spouse or adult child who tirelessly cares for their ill spouse or parent. These Earth Angels work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Instead of always asking them how their sick spouse or parent is doing, it is important to recognize the caretaker and ask them, “How are YOU doing?” Other Earth Angels come in the form of someone doing something kind for someone; paying it forward. Another kind of Earth Angel is one who is employed as a caregiver. These folks are not in this profession for the money; they are doing
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Your Medications Can Be the Reason You’re Gaining Weight By Lori Samer, Medication Matters, LLC If you have gained weight or you’re having difficulty losing weight, and you don’t know the reason, consult your pharmacist. Yes, weight gain caused by medications is a concern of many patients. The desire to keep off unwanted pounds is one of several reasons that patients do not take their medications as prescribed by their physicians.
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Weight gain may be caused by the medication itself or may be the result of the medication’s side effects. Regardless of the cause, the weight gain needs to be addressed because diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and osteoarthritis may begin or be made worse when a person is carrying extra pounds. Medications can affect a person’s weight by either causing one to gain weight or by making it difficult to lose weight. Some medications stimulate appetite. Others cause the body to burn calories at a slower rate by altering the metabolism. A drug may affect the way a person absorbs and stores glucose, leading to fat deposits, especially in the midsection. Any drug that causes shortness of breath or fatigue will make exercise more difficult, which can contribute to weight gain or to the difficulty of losing weight. Finally, a medication that causes the body to retain water adds pounds but not necessarily fat. There are several classes of medications that are known to be responsible for weight gain in patients. High blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, mood stabilizers, anti depressants, seizure and migraine medications, and medications used in the treatment of diabetes are some of the medications that may affect a person’s weight, for example: Beta blockers used in treatment of high blood pressure can alter a person’s reaction to exercise resulting in not as many calories
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Healthy ways to combat weight gain include becoming more mindful of your eating by keeping a food journal, increasing exercise under the supervision of a physician, and
distinguishing the difference between having an appetite and being hungry. Hunger is the physical need for food just about any food will satisfy. Appetite is desire to eat, triggered by cravings, habits, or boredom, among other things. Medications may increase appetite but will not necessarily make you hungry. If you feel that your medication is causing you to gain weight, talk to your doctor before stopping the medication or reducing the dosage . Medication Matters LLC specializes in addressing patients’ medication related problems through education and personal medication reviews. Owned and operated by registered pharmacist Lori Samer, we identify misunderstandings patients have about their medications as well as promoting safe and effective medication use. To learn more, please email Lori at medicationmattersllc@gmail.com or call 484-268-8237.
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The Ghost Army By Alan Allegra
Folks who read these devotionals are either old enough to remember World War II or are familiar with the many stories and heroes of the war. Everyone has heard of Generals Patton and Eisenhower, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Enola Gay, and Rosie the Riveter. But have you heard of the TwentyThird Headquarters Special Troops? No? Don’t be surprised — up until about 20 years ago, almost no one had heard of the Ghost Army of World War II. With a force of 1,100 brilliant, creative men, the Ghost Army’s mission was to defraud, disappoint, dupe, deceive, and decoy the enemy. They did so by using inflatable artillery, tanks, airplanes, and transports; the most extensive sound effects library available; phony uniforms and markings; drawings; and signs. They impersonated entire platoons in person and on radio. They looked and sounded so real, they fooled not only the enemy, but our military as well! One reason they were so successful was because the Germans didn’t think the Americans were smart enough to fool them. Their mission — and very existence — was so top secret, only a few military and government officials in their direct line knew about them. It was the enemy who nicknamed them the Ghost Army, because they appeared so real, but then seemed to disappear. The religious world has its own Ghost Army that is just as effective. Many churches have their own detachment of a spiritual Ghost Army.
John warns us about them in 2 John 7: “For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.” These deceivers can even be church leaders who pretend to wear stripes they don’t deserve. Jesus sounds the alarm: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray” (Matthew 24:4-5). Of their disciples, he says, “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me” (Mark 7:6). The Ghost Army would have been ineffective if the Germans had caught on. Satan can be rendered ineffective when believers catch on to his devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). Under cover of church communion, worthy works, pious platitudes, and even manifest miracles, Ghost Army recruits look and sound real, but are merely inflatable Christians.
Duplicitous false disciples, too, have little defense against Satan, the “roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8). Without the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), a person cannot stand secure. The devil is one enemy that is not easily fooled. Amazingly, when the real battles began, the Ghost Army disappeared; that was their job. One mark of a pretend believer is desertion when things get tough (Luke 8:13; 1 John 2:19). If you are not sure you are part of the Lord’s Army, it’s time to enlist! Read the book of 1 John to see whose side you’re on. The Ghost Army of World War II saved thousands of lives; the spiritual Ghost Army destroys millions of souls. The only honorable discharge from the spiritual Ghost Army is, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household” (Acts 16:31). Solution to puzzle on page 12
In the middle of a pointed discourse about the days in which we dwell, Paul points out those who seem more spiritual than they really are (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Ghost Army recruits do not have the Holy Spirit in them, and inwardly are not Christ’s (Romans 8:9). Although the 23rd gave the impression of wielding the might of many tanks and artillery pieces, in reality, they only had small machine guns; they could be easily overwhelmed.
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Benefits of Using Senior Real Estate Specialist By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS
Seniors have unique situations that call for someone trained to best handle them. A specialist brings more than just a realtor’s license when helping seniors with their real estate issues. These include: Provide insight on current market conditions, determine how your property stacks up against the competition and develop a pricing and marketing strategy to sell your home quickly and for the highest possible price. • Can help assemble an appropriate team to ease the transition to a new property. Movers, landscapers and stagers can handle the heavy lifting. Attorneys, 1031 exchange specialists and mortgage brokers can manage the heavy paperwork. • Can also help you find your new home locally or refer you to others elsewhere to find property in a new city or near your children. • Have successfully completed additional coursework to understand such topics as reverse mortgages and the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) as well as how Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security impact real estate decisions. • They can refer clients to de-clutter specialists to prepare the home prior to listing. They can also refer to tax specialists who can prepare the estate prior to selling. • May be able to direct you to community, government and private programs designed to provide additional financial assistance. Many seniors may qualify for programs that can help them save money, but they do not apply because they don’t know the program exists. I will be happy to answer any question you might have. I can be reached at 610-573-0386 or elissasclaus@gmail.com. •
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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.
to “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer opportunities with a training and support programs. Call Carolyn at 610-770-6500.
Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training Daytime hours only. Meals on Wheels Northampton provided. 610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ Cty and Calvary United centerforvisionloss.org. Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton Drivers: ITNLehighValley area. Volunteers needed. provides rides for seniors Contact Janet Soos janets@ 60 and over and visually mealsonwheelspa.org impaired adults. Drive riders to appointments in LV, 90% are Meals on Wheels of Lehigh Requires vehicle, good County -Discover how easy and medical. driving record, some free time. rewarding it is to deliver meals Training provided, we work to our homebound clients. with your schedule. 610-419Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes 1645. throughout Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along Lehigh Valley Hospice provides as a visitor. 610-398-2563 or opportunities for dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc. volunteer individuals who believe that org. life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to Lutheran Home - Topton spend meaningful time with invites volunteers to share our patients. Call Janet Barber, musical talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex 610-969-0127. hours, days, eves, weekends. Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or Social & Support Groups wentzl@diakon.org. ENCORE (female cancer Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 support / exercise group) Tues. hrs. a month with Compeer & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. friend, a person who lives with 6:30-8pm Allentown & YWCA, mental illness. Do what friends 425 S. 15thYMCA St. 610-434-9333, x do together: listen, go for a 313.allentownymcaywca.org. walk, watch a movie, enjoy a Disease Support cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Parkinson’s Parkinson’s patients, families Have Fun! 610.435.9651. and friends - monthly at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. Heartland Hospice seeks 3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments volunteers to offer bedside pm To register support and presence to those 6:30 1-866-STLUKES. facing terminal illness. Training, MS First Tuesday support group flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610- for patients, families and friends 266-0134 at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. 6:15 register at Are you a “people person”? 1-866-(785-8537) Have skills and talents to use
First Tues,1pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus. Public welcome. (610) 966-4181
& Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails. 610-395-2218.
First Wed. LV Vegetarians. Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Township. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610709-8984
Second Sat, Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.
First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. 610-433-6018 Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown. First Thurs. 12PM (except July and August) AARP Chapter (#4150) community room of Lower Macungie Library Bldg (3450 Brookside Rd). (610) 285-4563 AARP Chapter 3115 noon first Thurs at American Club, 300 Cherry St., Coplay. Financial advisor Steve Parrish of Edward Jones will talk on money matters. Refreshments available.Bring nonperishable item for food bank. New members welcome. 610-395-2820. First Thurs. AARP #5415 Allentown Chapter first Friday St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St. Allentown. Membership 12-l P.M. Open to public at 1. Program: A Century of Broadway. Bring nonperishable food item for Allentown Food Bank 610-437-4265 Second Sat. 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309
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 103 Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756. We also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tues after 2nd Monday. 7-8:30 pm. Second Mon. 1PM St. John’s Friendly Fifties meets at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Good Shepherd School’s children’s choir will entertain. Third Friday. 9:30. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm. Second Tues. 3PM 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. Caregiver Support Group 3rd Sat 11-12 noon at Comfort Zone 755 Memorial Parkway Building 302B Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-8596722 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 Comm. 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: 610-769-7570 Dances
“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. 610-3907550. $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 learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations, all welcome – with or without partner Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary 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
LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. lehighseniors. org. Sat. Dance 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700.
1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth. Alzheimer’s Respite 1st Thurs (except Dec.) Program Hope Community Whitehall Manor 6-7:30pm. Church 7974 Clausville Rd. 1177 6th Street, Whitehall Fogelsville, For those in early 3rd Thurs (except Dec.) stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite Saucon Valley Manor time, support for caregivers. 6-7:30pm. 1050 Main St. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM 484-619- Hellertown 0330 bowerdav@gmail.com. Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s 1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Allentown Turner St, Allentown. For 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks those with loved ones with Rd. Country Meadows, Alz. or other dementias. 610Atown 794-5273. 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Allentown, Geriatric Care, at-home 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care personalized coaching to Adult Day Care 7010 Snow make dementia-related Drift Rd. Allentown, caregiving more manageable. 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 LV Active Life Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster LV Active Life Dance Village 2156 Hanover St. Socials Allentown, Wed. 1-4PM $7pp May 4, 3rd Sat 1pm Country 18, 25 Meadows Living 4005 Sat. 7:30-10:30 $10 pp, May Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 1, 7, 21 Bethlehem, We have Line Dancing and 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Tap Dancing for all levels Village 1 Kirkland Village Singles Group 2nd Fri. Circle Bethlehem, 1-2:30pm, just drop in. 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Mystery Picnic Thurs. Village 526 Wood St. June 23, 11:30-1:30pm, rain Bethlehem, Last Monday or shine, $5 members, $10 6:30 pm Traditions of non-menbers, hot dogs, Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. hamburgers and ice cream, Bethlehem, bingo, 50/50, cards and 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third more, call for tickets Street Alliance 41 North 610-437-3700 Third St Easton,
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