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INVITE ALL TO CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY PARTY PROGRAMS
Please see Page 17 for the delightful details on our popular Monthly Parties
Our Information Tables
Check out our resource tables. We have
forms for Pace, Home Energy Assistance
Program, Medicare and we have the most
comprehensive resource booklets available
for our members. The flyers are on the
counter by the back door. Don’t miss our
scheduled trips to your favorite scenic &
entertaining spots.
Page 3 lists our trips.
Deadline for the October, November and December newsletter is September 1st.
Quakertown AARP Meetings Here at our Center
1:00 P.M.
September 10– Presentation for the New Assisted Living
Complex at the Village at LifeQuest.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that
empowers people to choose how they live as they age.
DON’T FORGET !
Just for the Month of
August!!
Our Summer Days Party
with Tom Calvin has been
changed to the 1st
Wednesday August 1 at
11:30.
Let each one of us make a promise, that as long as we live, we will be good citizens of our country in the best of our capabilities and we will help America grow into a better nation with each passing day.
As we celebrate Labor Day, we honor the
men and women who fought tirelessly for
workers' rights, which are so critical to our
strong and successful labor force.
Elizabeth Esty
"The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last for
ever. Even on the most beautiful days in the whole
year – the days when summer is changing into
autumn – the crickets spread the rumor of sadness and
change."
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Upper Bucks Senior Activity Center
We Are Located At
Milford Township Fire Hall 2183 Milford Square Pike
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 46
Quakertown, PA 18951
New Website......www.upperbucksac.org
Take Rt. 663 toward the Turnpike. Turn left onto Allentown Road,
then left onto Milford Square Pike. Travel 1/2 Block.
We are on the right.
215-536-3066 Fax 215-536-7881
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Lunch is served promptly at 11:30
Please be sure to sign up at least one week in advance.
Sara Kelly, Center Manager
E mail: [email protected]
Our Executive Board For 2018
George Bruneio .... President
John Kelso............. First Vice President
Lorraine Fox…......Second Vice President
...........Secretary
John Heister...........Treasurer
James Kelly…….... Member at Large
Rati Madhoo...........Member at Large
Robert Beck............Past President
Storm Closing Information
The Center opens according to what the Quakertown
School District operates by. Please check 69 WFMZ
News on Channel 15 to see if they are closed or just
opening late. If the schools are opening late, the center will
open at 9 am.
Looking For An Afternoon
Of Fun And Friendship?
Come on out to our Center on Thursdays, sign up for lunch
and then join us for 20 exciting games
of bingo! The playing starts at 12:15.
The afternoon includes snacks, special
games and a jackpot. Our bingo games
are open to all ages, so bring your
family, friends and neighbors.
Would you like to advertise in the newsletter
Items for sale
Special Events
$8.00 for 20 words....
additional words $.10 each
Next newsletter will be April/ May/ June
3000 copies distributed
A warm welcome to all our New Members!
We hope to see you often at all our events.
You have many new friends waiting to meet you!
Do you Quilt?
Can you help?
Come out on Tuesday or Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have a quilt that needs stitching. We would love
to raffle the quilt off after it is finished.
This is a fundraiser for the center.
Before going in for surgery I thought it would
be funny if I posted a note on myself telling the
surgeon to be careful. After the surgery I found
another note on myself .
Anyone know where my
cell phone is?”
Cool Summer Drinks...Lime Zing: summer sizzle is more
bearable with a rose-colored glasses. Combine tangy red tea
with slices of lime; add ice. Lemon Surprise: cucumbers really
are cool, especially in lemonade. Add zip with a bit of grated
fresh ginger.
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Trip Policy:
A $75.00 deposit for our Multi-Day Trips must be paid at the time of sign-up or you may pay the full amount
at that time. We would appreciate it if you would pay by check as it makes bookkeeping easier. Please
remember to book your trip as soon as you decide to go. All trips have to be paid 1 to 1&1/2 months before
trip date unless otherwise stated. This will cause less cancelling of trips for not enough interest. We recommend that you take out
insurance at the time of deposit for full coverage on longer trips. If we cancel a trip or the tour company cancels, you will receive
a refund. There will be no refunds from us once we have paid the travel company its first payment when the trip is a go. We will
be glad to arrange monthly payments for you. So, come on and travel with us.
MOHEGAN SUN OCTOBER 4 $38.00
Arrive Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes Barre. You will be on your own all day to gamble in
the casino. This fabulous casino delivers over 2,500 of the hottest and newest slots and
virtual table games. Delivering all the latest games in denominations from one cent to $100,
there are rows and rows of gaming excitement. The Sky Food Court offers upscale food options (Johnny Rockets,
Wolfgang Puck, Ben & Jerry's, Betty & Joe's Bakery and Hot Dog Hall of Fame) for your dining pleasure. As well,
Ruth's Chris Steak House, the Rustic Kitchen, and Bar Louie are full service restaurants to enjoy.
MEDIEVAL TIMES
AUGUST 18, 2018 $ 95.00
The Lord of the Castle invites you to join him for a Royal Tournament. Feast on a hearty four
course banquet served Medieval Style while enjoying the joust. Depart Pennsburg at Perkiomen
Tours at 2:15 p.m. and return 9:45 p.m.
POINT PLEASANT CRUISE
SEPTEMBER 13 $94.00
Arrive Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey for waterfront dining at the Shrimp Box. The included Lunch is a Limited
Menu chosen upon arrival. All meals are served with Soup or Salad Bar, Potato and Vegetable, Beverage, Carrot
Cake or Chef's Dessert of the Day. The specific menu varies each day. After lunch Set sail aboard the River Belle
from Bogan's Basin, Brielle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Manasquan River while learning about the historical
sites and points of interest that dot the shores aboard this narrated sightseeing cruise.
Depart Franconia at 9:30 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m.
The following Day Trips are from Hagey Tours and they depart from
210 Schoolhouse Rd. Souderton.
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Apprise Helps Cut Your Health Care Costs!
Do you have questions about Medicare and Medicare Prescription drug benefits? Do you need to sign up for
Medicare? Are you on Pace and still need help paying the deductible or co-pays? There is an “Extra Help” program
that will minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Call Janine (267) 880-5707
Help Is A Phone Call Away !
MULTI DAY TRIPS
WILDWOOD, NJ SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2018 $ 490.00 per person
Included in this Motor Coach Trip are 4 nights Lodging at Montego Bay Resort, 4 full breakfasts, 4 dinners at local
restaurants including a Gala night with dinner, dancing and prizes. Also included are a day in Atlantic
City with bonus package and dinner, Cape May, Flag Ceremony at Sunset Beach, ice cream social,
pizza party, a dolphin watch ride, paid dinner gratuities, bus driver gratuities and much more.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT AND MAINE
AUGUST 5-10, 2018 $ 965.00
Package includes 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners including a Lobster bake, Woodstock,
Sugarbush Farms, Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, Kennebunkport Tour, Loon Gondola Ride,
Chutter’s General Store, Lighthouse Lovers Cruise, Quechee Gorge, LL Bean in Freeport and much more.
d, Souderton
GPS: 21se PENN’S PEAK GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA $88.00 PER PERSON
Arrive at Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Enjoy a family-style lunch that’s included
Showtime! Back by popular demand! Get ready for the big band sound of the World Famous Glenn
Miller Orchestra. Take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy selections like "Little Brown Jug", "In the Mood",
"Rhapsody in Blue", "Moonlight Serenade", "Danny Boy", and more. Depart Franconia at 10:10 a.m. and
return at 5:00p.m. Payment due by September 5, 2018
MOUNT AIRY LODGE DOLLY & REBA NOVEMBER 7, 2018 $ 73.00 PER PERSON
Arrive Mount Airy Resort Casino in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. You will be on your own to gamble in the
casino and make your own way to the Lunch Buffet and Show. Enjoy a delicious Lunch Buffet followed by an
original show performed at Mount Airy Resort Casino. Showtime! Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire!
These wonderful artists bring to life the fabulous concert program complete with duets and
audience participation…the look, the sound, the legend.
Depart Franconia at 10:15 a.m. and return at 7:30p.m.
Payment due by September 20, 2018
DOVER DOWNS THE PLATTERS DECEMBER 6, 2018 $69.00 PER PERSON
Arrive Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware. Take a spin. Hit it BIG! Dover Downs has more than
2,300 slot machines including progressives. You can play their popular penny machines all the
way up to their $100 slots. It is a sure bet they have many of your favorite games! Casino
Package: $25 Slot Play. Showtime! Showtime! The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the fifties,
delivering smooth renditions of pop standards. This holiday season enjoy the hits of the fifties you know and love
"Only You", "The Great Pretender", "My Prayer", "Twilight Time", and "Smoke Gets in your Eyes", along with all of
you holiday favorites to warm your heart this mistletoe season. Depart Franconia at 8:50 a.m. and return at
7:30p.m. Payment due by November 30, 2018
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Calendar of Events for July, August & September 2018
July 2018
Monday July 2nd 9:30 am Executive Board Meeting
Thursday July 5th 12 :15 pm $50 JACKPOT BINGO
Wednesday July 11th 11:30 am Americana Jubilee Party w/ George Bruneio
Tuesday July 24th 11:30 am Covered Dish Luncheon
12:45 pm Membership Meeting
August 2018
Wednesday August 1st 11:30 am Summer Daze Party w/ Tom Calvin
Thursday August 2nd 12:15 pm $50 JACK POT BINGO
Monday August 6th 9:30 am Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday August 28th 11:30 am Covered Dish Luncheon
12:45 pm Membership Meeting
September 2018
Monday September 3rd Closed Labor Day
Thursday September 6th 12:15 pm $50 JACK POT BINGO
Monday September 10 9:30 am Executive Board Meeting
Wed.September 12th 11:30 am End of Summer Party w/ George Bruneio
Tuesday September 25th 11:30 am Covered Dish Luncheon 12:45 pm Membership Meeting
Motor Vehicle
Registration Discounts
Retired state residents whose total annual income from all
sources does not exceed $19,200 are eligible to register
their motor vehicles with the state for only $10.00, instead
of $36.00. We have forms at the center or call
1-800-932-4600, and the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation will mail you form MV-371. Use this form
to get your reduced registration.
THRIFT SHOP NEWS
Enjoy our Thrift Shop and donate when you are able.
Linda, Bob and Jane Mood and Gloria Brunell have made
such a professional presentation in our Thrift Shop that our
shelves are getting bare. Our Center now needs your help
to restock our shelves. We need books, clothing, small
appliances and household goods of all kinds. Please see
what you have and ask your friends and neighbors if they
have items that they would like to donate. The income from
our Thrift Shop is now a very strong source of support for
our operating fund. Please, make sure the items you donate
are items that you would resell. Do not donate items that
are opened, used and dirty.
Public Welcome 9am-3pm Mon.- Fri.
Please remember us!
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Blood Pressure Check and Glucose Testing
Bayada Nurses will be available to check your
glucose levels at our Center on July 25th and
October 24th. A nurse will be here from 10:30 am
until 11:30 am. This is the same day we hold our
monthly Membership Meeting. Come out and enjoy our
Covered Dish and chat with your friends!
Thanks, Bayada, for caring about our members!
Best Wishes To All Our Friends
With Birthdays And Anniversaries
in July, August & September
Center will be closed:
July 4th– Independence Day
September 3rd– Labor Day
Welcome Summer! I hope this newsletter finds everyone well. There are many events going on
this summer. Please come out to Community Day in the Park. Our center will be selling Pulled
Pork and calling Bingo. Our Americana Jubilee Party is July 11th with George Bruneio and the
Summer Daze Party with Tom Calvin is August 8th. Volunteers are a vital part of our Center and
we can always use volunteers, especially Meals on Wheels drivers. We thank those who already
give many hours to the Center. Please, remember to say Thank You to our Men and Women of
our Military. Without them where would we be? Happy 4th of July!
Sara Kelly Manager
Hi everybody, I hope you are all having a great summer. Remember to watch the extreme heat. It’s been up in the triple digits last week, and that can get very dangerous. Make sure the house is cool enough for you to withstand the dangerous heat. Our center is chugging along with the help of all our volunteers who come out and take time out of their lives and schedules to help us. I want give a shout out to Gloria Brunell and Jane Mood and sometimes their husbands Rich and Bob for a great job they are doing in the thrift shop. Linda Smith has been out for a number of weeks with shoulder surgery, and we are happy she is well and back with us. She was missed. Sara and Jim,
on top of all they already do, filled in and had to work extra hard to fill in the gap. Linda usually calls bingo. I volunteered to fill in for her. I never played bingo in my life, and I found out that it’s not as easy as I thought. In the beginning it was learning things like, there is no N when you run the special layer cake game. And boy the players let you know. When an N came up, I didn’t know what to do with the balls, so I put them on my lap. Before long, they began to accumulate and some fell on the floor. As the balls were bouncing, the people thought it was funny and soon I learned what to do. Linda should know that her job in calling bingo is not in jeopardy. I will be taking you down memory lane, playing your kind of music for the next few months. I hope to see you at the party enjoying the music and dancing. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
George Bruneio President
Easy Shrimp Salad For Summer
3 pounds prepared macaroni salad from your local deli
1 pound frozen salad shrimp, thawed ( pre-cooked, shelled, and divined )
1/2 cup chopped fresh green pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ( optional )
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup prepared cocktail sauce
1 can pineapple chunks ( drained )
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dill weed
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine the above ingredients and chill overnight ( to let flavors mingle ) This is
easy, delicious, does not heat up your kitchen, and is great to take to a picnic
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Knitting and Crocheting Class: Come In And Make Some New Friends.
Arlene Coleman holds her classes on Monday at 9:00 am.
Stop by and see some of our knitting and sewing projects.
Chair Yoga
We now have Chair Yoga on Wednesday at 12:30. It is very relaxing and great for your muscles. $3.00 for
members and $5.00 for non-members. The 2nd Wednesday we will not have Chair Yoga as that is our party day.
Games: Dominos, Bean Bag Toss, 313, Bunko and Hand & Foot
Tuesdays at 12:30 will be the time for cards & games. There will be different ones to play. Come on out and try it.
It will be fun. $1.00 to play, with snacks. The 4th Tuesday we will not have cards as that is our
Covered Dish/ Membership Meeting.
Bingo: You Must Play To Win! The First Thursday Of Each Month We Have A $50 Jackpot!
Every Thursday we have Bingo here at the Center. Linda Smith is our professional caller. We would like to thank Julie
Karcher, Carmen Nyce and Diane Deeds for helping to sell Bingo cards and run the money.
Bingo starts at 12:15 and continues until 3:00.
It’s open to the public, so if you like Bingo, please come and join us.
Computer Class
Linda Bartholomew Stauffer will be our computer class teacher. Bring in your laptop on Mondays at 12:00 Noon.
$3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members.
Pinochle
Do you love to play Pinochle? Come on out on Fridays at 12:15 and join in.
Coming together, sharing together, working together,
succeeding together is what we do at our Center !
Teamwork Divides The Task And Doubles The Success !
And….. Don’t forget that our Thrift Shop is open Monday– Friday 9am– 3pm. You can also drop off your no
longer needed items. Please make sure they are in great shape and please don’t leave dirty items or used
toiletries.
Line Dancing
Line dancing is back! Lynn is once again holding a Line Dance Class at 10:00 am on Tuesdays. $3.00 for Members and $5.00
for non-members.
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Quakertown Farmers Market & Flea Market 201 STATION RD QUAKERTOWN 215 536 4115 ItsFreshHere.com
OPEN EVERY FRI & SAT 9-9, SUN 10-5
Save The Brine ...After you’ve eaten all the pickles in the jar,
don’t toss the juice, recycle it to make your own picked
vegetables. Add sliced produce to the jar with enough leftover
brine to cover; replace the cap and refrigerate. Soft veggies like
peppers, onions, asparagus, and cabbage. They will be ready to
eat in 2 days. Harder veggies like cauliflower, carrots, radishes
will be ready to eat in 5 days. Pickled veggies keep for up to a
month.
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Quakertown Farmers Market & Flea Market 201 STATION RD QUAKERTOWN 215 536 4115 ItsFreshHere.com
OPEN EVERY FRI & SAT 9-9, SUN 10-5
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Need more room?
Wanna’ keep your
house clean?
Check out page 14
Quakertown Farmers Market & Flea Market 201 STATION RD QUAKERTOWN 215 536 4115 ItsFreshHere.com
OPEN EVERY FRI & SAT 9-9, SUN 10-5
Mosquito Bites . . .
Are annoying and
itchy bumps on your arm or behind
your eyes. Try to avoid the outdoors
during dusk and dawn, that’s their
peak biting times. Mosquito bites will
appear red, raised bumps on your
skin. Worse, they’ll itch. They will go
away in less than a week. You should
keep the area clean, use an ice pack
or a cool compress to alleviate
itching, take an antihistamine, or use
an anti-itching cream, such as
calamine lotion.
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RENT ME !
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You Can Catch Our Band,
“The Impossibles”
Rehearsals at our Center on Wed. at 10:00 a.m.
Rehearsals in July– 11th, 18th, & 25th
Rehearsals in August– 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Rehearsals in September– 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
The Impossibles’ Entertainment Schedule
For July, August & September
Community at Rockhill –Thursday July 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Genesis Healthcare– Thursday July 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Phoebe Cottage– Thursday August 16th at 2:15 p.m.
Belle Haven– Thursday August 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
Lifequest—Thursday September 6th at 2:30 p.m.
Phoebe Cottage– Thursday September 13th at 2:15 p.m.
Phoebe Healthcare– Thursday September 20th at 2:15 p.m.
Zion Church Apple Festival—Saturday September 22nd at noon
The Sunshine Singers”
Chorus Will Be Visiting:
Richland Historical Society September 14th At 1:30 pm
Saucon Valley Manor Tues. September 17th At 3:00 pm
Phoebe Richland October 10th At 2:30 pm
Support your Senior Center
If you would like to support the Upper Bucks Activity
Center and become a member the dues are voluntary at
$16.00 for the year 2018. You can either mail
them in or stop by the front desk.
You can Catch our Chorus,
“The Sunshine Singers”
Rehearsals are at Belle Haven on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
New Members are Welcome (Just show up)
Rehearsals in July - (None– Summer Break)
Rehearsals in August - 29th
Rehearsals in September – 19th & 26th
The Sunshine Singers Entertainment Schedule
For July, August & September
LifeQuest– Wednesday July 18th at 2:15 p.m.
Genesis Healthcare– Wednesday August 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Phoebe Richland—Wednesday September 5th at 2:15 p.m.
Apple Festival –Saturday September 22nd at 1:00 p.m.
THE SUNSHINE SINGERS CHORUS
We are still looking for more singers to join the
“Sunshine Singers”, the centers chorus. Most of our songs
are the old standards and we sing them in unison, so you
don’t have to read music, and you’ll never get a second
soprano part to sing by yourself, or an alto part that has
completely different words than the sopranos are singing.
The only qualifications are that you are a senior (55+) and
that you enjoy and have fun singing. Practices and
performances are on Wednesday Afternoons (Usually) .
This is your invitation and you can just show up or call
(215)538-8671 for more information.
See our schedule above.
“Summer romances begin for all kinds of reasons, but
when all is said and done, they have one thing in
common. They’re shooting stars, a spectacular moment
of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and
in a flash they’re gone.”
A retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in
nursing homes and hospitals went to one local
hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard
along. He told some jokes and sang some funny
songs at patients’ bedsides. When he finished he
said, in farewell, “I hope you get better.” One elderly
gentleman replied, “I hope you get better, too.”
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The Importance of What We Do
Being Part Of Our Community
1. We are still a collection site for the Food Pantry. At this time, pasta and sauces are needed. Please buy a second
something on sale and drop it off here. They also need canned and packaged goods that won’t spoil.
2. Eyeglasses are still being collected and given to the Lion’s Club.
3. Tabs from pop top cans (soda, tuna, cat food, etc.) are being collected for the Ronald McDonald House, which shelters
families of children who are seriously ill or injured. We give them to the Women’s Club who takes them to a McDonald’s
repository.
4. Both our choral group “The Sunshine Singers” and our band “The Impossibles” go to different nursing homes and
assisted living facilities to entertain those residents every month.
5. Please bring in any post-marked stamps to the front desk. We collect cancelled stamps, and they are given to
the Blind Association.
6. The V.A. Clinic in Allentown has a little coffee room available to patients while they wait for their appointments. They
need sugar, tea bags, artificial sweeteners and stirrers.
7. We are now recycling our used papers and newspapers at our Center. The Milford Volunteer Fire Dept. has a dumpster
in our parking lot. Please feel free to use it.
8. We are collecting pennies for Cancer Research. Please bring your pennies and loose change in to help.
9. We are sending gift boxes to our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We need more donations to fill our boxes.
10. We help support Quakertown’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Display with our Bingo-In-The-Park and selling Pulled
Pork Sandwiches at these 2 fundraising booths.
11. Our Volunteers distribute our newsletter throughout the Upper Bucks Area.
Find Out What’s Going On In Your Community . . . And Then Get Involved !
Development of our Mission Statement: The core principles that guide us are compassion, volunteerism, fellowship and
action. We exist to provide services and support, using fundraising to support our programs. We provide Information and
Resources and activities in such areas as Entertainment, Education, Nutrition, Health and Travel. Our customers are adults
55+ in the broad community of Upper Bucks County, as well as community business and groups that support our goals.
We also provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for all to enjoy.
“This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the County of Bucks.”
Without community service, we
would not have a strong quality of
life. It’s important to the person who
serves as well as the recipient. It’s the
way which we ourselves grow and
develop. . Volunteers Are The
Backbone Of Our Center ! . . . .
Thank you to all our Volunteers!
Couldn’t do it without each and
everyone of you!
Thank You!
Your financial support of the
operation of the Upper Bucks
Activity Center is very much
appreciated!
Quakertown Borough
Milford Township
Trumbauersville Lions Club
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A Representative from Senator
Mensch’s Office Will Be Here Every
Month
We are lucky to have a representative
from Senator Bob Mensch's’ office here
the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1-2
pm. Brenda will have a display of
information to help with any problems
you might have. This is the day we have
our Covered Dish and Membership
Meeting. Stop in and have a meal with us
and Brenda will be here if you have any
questions for her.
Thank You
OUR PARTIES JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
AMERICANA JUBILEE with GEORGE BRUNEIO July 11th
Come out on July 11th to celebrate America. As usual the buffet will be Wonderful — lots
of Summer Fare. Where could you go for $ 12.00 and have a buffet, entertainment and just
a great time? So wear your Red, White and Blue. We will be having a contest for the best dressed,
door prizes and give a ways. Please sign up by July 6th so we know how many we have coming.
SUMMER DAYS PARTY w/ TOM CALVIN August 8th
Tom Calvin will be spinning his record collection for us. That’s right, I said records ( 45’s to be exact). When
Tom was here before, everyone had a great time. As usual the buffet will be Wonderful — lots of Summer Fare.
Where could you go for $ 12.00 and have a buffet, entertainment and just a great time?
Please sign up by July 7th so we know how many we have coming.
END OF SUMMER PARTY w/ GEORGE BRUNEIO September 12th
Come out and enjoy the tunes of our own George Bruneio at our End of Summer Party. We will be having the
end of Summer Garden Veggies and some other favorites. The fun starts at 11:30 with a home-cooked luncheon.
Following, we will enjoy an afternoon filled with music and dancing. The parties are still $12.00 for Buffet and
party or you can come just for the party for $6.00. So come on out.
Please sign up by September 7th so we know how many are coming.
We could use a few Volunteers to drive Meals on Wheels. We
have a couple days to choose from. Or, maybe just be a fill– in
driver. If interested, please call 215-536-3066.
A Brief History of Labor Day in USA
Compared with other celebrations, Labor Day is the quiet day. There maybe a few students using this as an opportunity for a last fling before knuckling down to the Fall term, but for most people, Labor day is just a welcome day off work. America has celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday in September since the 1882. The original idea was to have a street parade to show off 'The strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations'. When Labor Day was first proposed people worked 12hr days. Later, Labor day featured speeches by prominent men, it's true to say that these had a mixed reception, compared with the enthusiasm for a day off work. In the 21st century politicians never miss the chance to plug their policies, especially in Presidential election years. While the first Labor day was originally held on a Tuesday, it was soon realized that the first Monday was a better day for this day of
relaxation. Principally because we get a long weekend.
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The Upper Bucks Activity Center Serves citizens aged 55 and over. Members live in
Quakertown, Richlandtown and Trumbauersville Boroughs, and in Richland, Milford,
Haycock, Springfield, Tinicum, Nockamixon, Durham and Bridgetown Townships.
We also welcome members and guests from other areas.
If you would like to support the Center by being a Member dues are voluntary at $16.00 a Year for 2018.
THANK YOU SO MUCH…..
for all the donations that have come both
in monetary and supplies. The donations
help with our high Utility Bills and the
supplies help keep the bottom line cost
down for us.
Your support is very much appreciated.
We couldn’t do it without you.
Sara
Our Center Is Powered By
Volunteer Talent!
Look over this list of volunteer committees.
Do you see any that interests you? Our
Chairpersons would love to have your help.
Let them know when you are available!
Kitchen Volunteers
Recruiting New Members
Public Relations ( Placing Public Notices)
Entertainment
Advertising
Maintenance
If anyone would like to help support our center, the list
below are some of our current needs.
Thank you for all your support.
Paper Towels
Printing Paper
Prizes for Parties
Sodas for Parties
Safety And Efficiency In Our Kitchen
Why access to the kitchen has been frowned upon?
A commercial kitchen can be a dangerous place for slips and falls!
Thank you for your understanding
Our first day at a resort my wife and I decided to hit the beach. When I went back to our room to get something to
drink, one of the hotel maids was making our bed. I grabbed my cooler and was on my way out when I paused and
asked, "Can we drink beer on the beach?" "Sure," she said, "but I have to finish the rest of the rooms beforehand."
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We continuously collect items to box and send to our troops overseas.
Examples would be toothpaste and toothbrushes. Travel and hotel sized
items are nice. You can drop off your items at the center. If you need a
list of things, call (215) 536-3066 or come in for a visit.
Important Numbers
Social Security (National) 1-800-772-1213
7AM-7PM Monday-Friday
Social Security (Allentown ) 877-405-6748
Area Agency on Aging 267-880-5700
8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Bucks County Transport 215-536-2522
1-888-795-0740
RSVP 215-340-1210
BCARSC-John Greer 111 215-355-4766
Bucks County Info. Line 215-529-7250
Property Tax & Rent Rebate
1-888-222-9190 or www.revenue.state.pa.us
To check status of claim: 1-888-728-2937
Craig Staats, Pa Rep. 215- 536-1434
Bob Mensch, Pa. Senator. 215-541-2388
Pa Dept. of Aging 1-800-783-7607
Bucks County Health Dept. 215-529-7000
Thanks To Bucks County Transport!
Thanks to all the drivers. They do an excellent
job bringing our members safely to our Center
every day! They are all friendly and they show our seniors the
respect they deserve.
Thank You, Sara
Shop At Redner’s Supermarket
And Save Your Register Tapes!
Redner’s Supermarkets are donating a penny to our
Center for every dollar that you spend at their store. If
you would like to help us this way, pick up a Redner’s Pump Perks
Card. Even if you have an old card, you have to fill out an application
at the store and get a new one. As you check out, the card will be acti-
vated. The words Save A Tape will be printed on your register receipt.
Save all of your register tapes and bring them in to us. Please do NOT
use any highlighter over the words. We send them in and then receive
our 1% donation to the Center.
Upper Bucks
Senior Activity Center
P.O. Box 46
Quakertown, PA 18951
Hours of Operation:
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday– Friday
Email- [email protected]
Website– www.upperbucksac.org
(215) 536-3066
Fax (215) 536-7881
Lunch served at 11:30 am
The Upper Bucks Senior
Activity Newsletter
Editorial, Composing and Proofing:
Sara Kelly
Ruth O’Toole Linda Smith
Members We Have Lost
Our sympathy goes to our friends and their families
whose family members have passed away.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Members Of The Upper Bucks Senior Center.