The Center at The Open Link
517 Jefferson Street, East Greenville, PA 18041
215.679.6550 www.theopenlink.org
Opening Doors, Linking Communities, Helping Neighbors Flourish.
FREE Tax Preparation
Assistance Program
The Open Link is partnering with the
AARP Program to provide free tax
preparation assistance to moderate and
low income taxpayers age 60 and over.
Eligibility:
Low to moderate income level
Age 60 and over
Simple income tax returns only
Where:
The Center at The Open Link
517 Jefferson Street
East Greenville, PA 18041
When:
Fridays beginning February 6, 2015
Available Appointment Times:
9am, 10am, 11am
Friday appointments available until
April 10, 2015
**By Appointment Only**
Call to Schedule Appointment:
Please call The Center at 215.679.6550 to
schedule an appointment. Call today because
appointments are limited.
Inclement Weather Policy:
If the Upper Perkiomen School District is
closed due to inclement weather, ALL
appointments will be cancelled. If the district
is on a delay, all 9am appointments will be
cancelled.
What to Bring:
Copy of previous year tax return (2013)
All income statements for 2014
All forms for 2014
Social Security numbers for all dependents
Bank routing and account number for direct deposit of refund for payment of
taxes owed
Cost:
Free (thanks to the AARP Foundation
Tax-Aide and the volunteers providing the
service)
Donations are accepted & benefit
The Open Link
215.679.6550
JOIN OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS TODAY!
Our classes are rejuvenating AND fun!
For more information, call 215.679.6550 or email Sheila at [email protected].
TAI CHI
GET STRONGER WITH US!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 A.M.
8 week session ~ $40.00
Women
On
Weights
HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT
THE CENTER AT THE OPEN LINKTHE CENTER AT THE OPEN LINK
Let Loose with LeAnn
Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 9:30 A.M.
$10.00 per 8 week session
A perfect way to get your heart pumping & kick start your day!
Then join us for WOW and Tai Chi to complete your day of wellness. For more information or to join your first class, call 215.679.6550 or email Sheila at [email protected].
DON’T LET ANYTHING SLOW YOU
DOWN.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 A.M.
$32.00 ~ 8 week session
Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, & community partners for supporting
The Open Link in 2014. Our work would not be possible without you! Together, we are opening doors, linking communities, and helping neighbors flourish!
Come one, come all for CANASTA!
Beginners, intermediates and advanced
players welcome! Join us on the
1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS
1:00 P.M.
For more information, please call
215.679.6550 or email Sheila at
MAHJONG (AMERICAN VERSION)
1 S T , 3 R D & 4 T H
T U E S D A Y ~ 1 : 0 0 P . M .
Canasta
Anyone?
Or if you prefer - There’s always PINOCHLE!
Wednesdays ~ 12:30 P.M.
Are you looking for something to do on a Wednesday afternoon? Do you enjoy playing cards?
Join your fellow pinochle enthusiasts for some food, fun and good conversation. For more details, please call 215.679.6550 or email
Sheila at [email protected].
GO GREEN! It’s an eco-friendly way to stay up to date on our latest programs!
To receive the monthly Center newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, please send an email to Sheila at [email protected] with your request.
SUPPORT THE OPEN LINK WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your
eligible AmazonSmile purchases to The Open Link
whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
Consider donating with an easy click of the button
as you do your holiday shopping!
Community
Lunch
Program
(The menu is found at the back of this newsletter as well as printed weekly in the Town & Country Newspaper.)
The Open Link (both The Center & Main Office)
will observe the following
January schedule:
New Year’s Eve Day (12/31) - Open
Meals On Wheels Delivered
New Year’s Day (1/1) - Closed
No Meals On Wheels Delivered
MLK Jr. Day (1/19) - Closed
No Meals on Wheels Delivered
The Center at The Open Link serves a hot, nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday at 12:30 P.M. Call the day of by 10:30 am to reserve your spot for lunch.
It is open to the community. Everyone is welcome!
Bring a friend and enjoy good conversation, good food, and lots of laughs. The coffee pot is always on!
Perki Scarlet Ladies’ JANUARY Outing
Wed., January 14th ~ 10:00 A.M.
The Scarlet Ladies will meet on Wednesday, January 14th at The Center for a 2015 planning meeting! Then, the ladies will stop for lunch
on their way to the Allentown Art Museum.
For more information, please call 215.679.6550 or email Sheila at
True Colors by Kristin Hannah
With breathtaking pace and penetrating
emotional insight, True Colors is an
unforgettable novel about sisters, rivalry,
forgiveness, redemption---and ultimately,
what it means to be a family.
Heirloom Restaurant
914 Gravel Pike
Palm, PA 18070
267.923.5880
We will leave The Center at 12
NOON for our 12:30 P.M. reservation.
Please call 215.679.6550 to RSVP.
Thursday,
Jan. 15th
1:00 P.M.
A Walk Through
History
Please join us for an interactive
journey through American
History with Mr. Charles Shagg.
The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of
each month at 11:45 A.M.
“SAVE THE DATE”
St. Patrick’s Day Party Tuesday, March 17th
Join us for corned beef and cabbage and get
your Irish on!
WALKERCISE
Mondays
and
Wednesdays
9:00 A.M.
Join our ladies, stretch those early
morning muscles, and enjoy some spirited
conversation to pass the time! For more
information, call 215.679.6550 or email
Sheila at [email protected].
Only $2.00 per class!
Line Dancing for Beginners
Mondays ~ 2:00 p.m.
Some of the benefits of line dancing: Improved balance, improved confidence, and coordinated footwork. Fun for all. No need for a partner to learn to dance!
No experience - NO PROBLEM!
Can’t remember the steps - NO PROBLEM!
Jane will go through the routine each time and
keep you on track. Join us for lively fun while
taking the opportunity to keep in shape.
For more information or to join, call 215.679.6550
or email [email protected].
1st Monday of Every Month
Dinner Served at 6:00 P.M. Pennsburg United Church of Christ
775 Main Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
For information, call 215.679.4112
The 1st Monday Community Meal is a FREE meal hosted once a month by
various churches in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. All are welcome at our table.
1st Monday Community Meal
There is no cost for the group.
RSVP is appreciated.
Please RSVP to:
Gerry 215.541.9030 or
Sheila 215.679.6550 www.family-caregivers.com
You are not alone. Support groups can help family members deal with the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.
Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursday of the Month ~ 1:30 P.M.
The Center at The Open Link
517 Jefferson Street in East Greenville
Facilitated by Gerry Fioriglio, RN
Owner & Geriatric Care Manager of Family Caregivers Network
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