West Chester Area Senior Center September 2013 Volume 37 Issue Volume 379

530 East Union Street (610) 431-4242 FAX: (610) 429-9296 WWW.WCSENIORS.ORG Monday-Friday 8:00 to 3:00

Senior News & Views

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Games Days! Remember the dice stack, the airplane toss, the cotton ball & Vaseline and so many other crazy, fun games? We are bringing back some of our favorite WCASC Olympic games and 60 second challenges from last year on Thursday, September 5, 12, and 19 at 12:45. Join us for some friendly completion and loads of laughs!

WCASC Member Potluck Dinner Join us for our Potluck Social! The Planning Council is planning this event for Wednesday, September 25 at 5 pm. Please RSVP and sign up at the Center for what you would like to bring. The food is always delicious! If you have any questions, please see Ann Schorn, Marie Morretti, or a Planning Council member.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. During the course, participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Classes involve group discussions, problem-solving, assertiveness training, exercise training, videotapes, and sharing practical solutions. Classes will be held on Tuesdays for eight weeks, starting October 8. The classes will be 2 hours each, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A workbook will be provided, and refreshments will be served. The cost of the program is $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register at the front desk or by calling 610-431-4242. For questions or more information please see Mary Kline. WCASC reserves the right to cancel if low enrollment.

WC Big Read: Breakfast & Books Come to breakfast at the Center on October 2 and take in a posterpresentation of books detailing the experiences of various wars fought by the United States. Posters will feature books devoted to the Korean, Vietnam, and Iraqi wars as well as WWII. Student presenters will be on hand to discuss these and other literary works that capture veterans' experiences. Attendees are invited to share their memories of wars they experienced, either on the frontlines or the home front.

******************************************************************* West Chester Area Senior Center is working with Volunteer English Program and Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center to offer English Language Learning classes and tutoring at the center this fall. If you or a family member or neighbor are interested to learn or improve your English Language skills please sign up at the center front desk or by calling 610-431-4242. ****WCASC will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2013.****

West Chester Area Senior Center STAFF MEMBERS Kathy Sullivan Emoke Anderson Mary Kline Lorri Sarosy Mia Jones Ellen McCabe Niki Treat Jim Mobile Joe Harvey Betty Daniels Nancy Magee

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Executive Director Executive Assistant Program Coordinator Resource Development Director & Business Manager Data Entry Information & Assistance Health &Wellness Coordinator Technology & Volunteer Coordinator Meal Supervisor Custodian Office Assistant

INSTRUCTORS Pearl Burger, Kay Croll, Barbara DeHaven, Arthur Dougherty, Ray Doyle, Pierina Disciullo, Charlie Eisenfelder, Doug Fairchild, Mark Frison, Enrique Garcia, Wendy Keslick, Anthony Lorenzo, Mariane Peppler, Sarah Rogers, Debbie Williams, and Glee Young

We will be celebrating Senior Center Month in September and Active Aging Week September 23—27. We want to know how the activities at WCASC have changed or influenced your life. Stop by and let us know from Sept. 3 to 13. Your answers will be displayed in the dining room. ************************************************************************************************************************

AARP Driver Safety Program The 4 hour 55 Alive Driver’s Refresher Course will be held at the Center on Thursday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m. This class is for those that have completed an 8 hour class in the past. Please call the Center at 610-431-4242 to register.

Upcoming Programs 

Sen. Dinniman’s Constituent Outreach Representative will be at the Center on Thursday, September 12 at 12:30. Stop by for assistance with state programs and for other information.

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A Diabetes Support Group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:45 beginning September 12. Diane Jones, RN, CDE will coordinate the group.

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WCASC Sunshine Chorus practice returns on Thursday, September 26 at 1:00. New members are welcome!

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Physical Therapist, Debbie Gangemi, will present information on LSVT-BIG on Wednesday, October 2 at 12:45. This treatment utilizes large movements to “reprogram” the body to move normally. This therapy has been proven to help change the quality of movement in Parkinson’s patients.

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Join us for Age of Champions on Wednesday, September 11 at 12:45. It is the PBS documentary that follows five competitors at the National Senior Olympics as they triumph over the limitations of age.

************************************************************************* Do you have questions about how to vote, register, or how to obtain an absentee ballot? Stop by the dining room on Friday, September 13 or Wednesday, September 25 from 9 to 11 for information. Remember, the last day to register for the November election is October 7. Page 2

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MIND AND BODY Bridge Brain Aerobics Join us for a variety of games and brain exercises to help keep your mind fit on Fridays at 9:30!

SilverSneakers Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:15. Free to members and Silver Sneakers participants.

SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit Cadiovascular exercise is the highlight of this class offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15. Free to members and Silver Sneakers participants.

Tai Chi Tai Chi is held on Fridays at 9:00 am. $3 for members, $5 for non-members

Rhythm of Life Music and fun to get you moving! Join us for our popular ‘drumming’ class on Mondays at 12:45.

Zumba This Latin inspired dance class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00. $3 for members, $5 for non-members

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class This class is held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30. Free to members.

Healthy Steps in Motion These classes, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30, focus on flexibility, strength, balance, and fall prevention. Free to members.

Yoga Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 am. $3 for members, $5 for non-members

Ping Pong Pick up a paddle on Wednesdays at 12:45 or Thursdays at 10:00.

Wii Bowling Join the fun on Thursdays at 12:45. The Wii is also available other times.

Low Impact Aerobics This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15. Free to members. $5.00 for non-members

German Club The German Club meets Wednesdays at 10 am.

Italian Class A conversational Italian Class meets Mondays at 10:30.

Spanish Class This class meets on Tuesdays at 10:45.

Book Club Our Book Club will meet on September 25 at 12:45. As part of the WC Community Big Read, they will be discussing The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

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The bridge group meets on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:00.

Photography Club The Photo Club will meet on Thursday, September 19 at 10:00.

Art Appreciation Club Art Appreciation will discuss Marc Chagall on Thursday, September 12 at 10:00.

Pinochle Pinochle players meet on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 & 12:30. Instruction is available.

Reminiscing Come enjoy the company of friends while participating in upbeat conversations about past events on Mondays at 12:45.

Knitting and Crocheting Club The “knitwits” meet Tuesdays at 12:45. The group is currently making lap robes and baby caps.

Craft Club Crafters meet Fridays at 12:45. No experience needed! Please come and bring your ideas!

Computer Assistance Computer Assistance is available on Tuesdays at 1:00.

Computer Forum Doug Fairchild and Charlie Eisenfelder will lead the discussions on Thursday, September 5 & 19 at 1:00.

iPad Club IPad Club will meet on Thursday, September 5 at 10:00. IPad help is also available on Tuesdays from 9 to 10.

WCASC Chorus The Chorus will resume rehearsals on September 26. Please contact Jim Mobile for information.

Nurse Mary Jo Baldino from Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. comes to the Center for free blood pressure screenings on Tuesdays at 10:00.

Hardy Perennials Hardy Perennials will meet on Monday, September 9 at 12:45.

Current Events This discussion group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30.

Bible Study This non-denominational group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 9:30 and is led by Jim Shackleton from Great Valley Presbyterian Church.

Walking Club Walkers meet at the front desk every day at 12:30 for an outdoor walk. Page 3

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Rover Transportation Available

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class/ Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:00 Bridge 12:45 Bingo/ Rummikub/Rhythm of Life 12:45 Reminiscing /Walking

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8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class/ Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Walking 12:45 Bingo/ Rummikub/Rhythm of Life 12:45 Reminiscing

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8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class/ Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Walking 12:45 Bingo/ Rummikub/Rhythm of Life 12:45 Reminiscing

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8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class/ Italian Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers 12:00 Bridge 12:45 Bingo/ Rummikub/Walking 12:45 Rhythm of Life 12:45 Reminiscing 12:45 Garden Club

WCASC CLOSED

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TUESDAY EVENING BINGO RETURNS ON SEPTEMBER 1O! DOORS OPEN AT 5:00. GAMES BEGIN AT 6:00!

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Current Events/ Computer Q &A/HSIM 10:45 Spanish Class 11:30 Yoga 12:45 Knitting Club/ Computer Assistance/Walking 2:00 Zumba

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Current Events/ Computer Q &A/HSIM 10:45 Spanish Class 11:30 Yoga 12:45 Knitting Club/ Computer Assistance/Walking 2:00 Zumba

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Nurse 10:30 Current Events/ Computer Q &A/ HSIM 10:45 Spanish Class 11:30 Yoga 12:45 Knitting Club/ Computer Assistance/Walking 2:00 Zumba

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12:45 Knitting Club/ Computer Assistance 2:00 Zumba

12:30 Walking

:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Nurse/Planning Council 10:30 Current Events/ Computer Q &A/ HSIM 10:45 Spanish Class 11:30 Yoga

Tuesday

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SENIOR CENTERS: EXPERTS AT LIVING WELL!

8:00 Breakfast 9-11 Voter Information 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 German Club/ Blood Pressures 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:45 Pinochle/Bingo/ Rummikub/Walking 12:45 Book Club 5:00 Potluck Dinner

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 German Club 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:00 Birthday Lunch & Talent Show! 12:30 Walking 12:45 Pinochle

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 German Club/ Blood Pressures 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:30 Walking 12:45 Pinochle/Bingo/ Rummikub 12:45 Movie: Age of Champions

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 German Club/ Blood Pressures 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo/ Silver Sneakers 12:30 Walking 12:45 Pinochle/Bingo/ Rummikub

Wednesday

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 9:30 – 12 Fall Prevention Expo 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion/Drawing 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Walking 1:00 Chorus 2:00 Zumba

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Ping Pong/Photo Club 10:30 Healthy Steps in Motion/Drawing 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Walking 1:00 Games Day/Computer Forum 2:00 Zumba

8:00 Breakfast 8:30 55 Alive Refresher 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Ping Pong/ Art Appreciation 10:30 Drawing/HSiM 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Bridge 12:45 Games Day/Diabetes Support Group 2:00 Zumba

12:45 GamesDay 2:00 Zumba

12:30 Walking

8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Ping Pong/IPad Club 10:30 Drawing/HSiM 11:30 Yoga 12:00 Bridge

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How has activities at the WCASC changed or influenced your life? Let us know!

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Tai Chi/ Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 SilverSneakers 11:15 Bingo 12:30 Walking 12:45 Crafts/Bingo/Pinochle

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8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Tai Chi/Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 Bingo/Silver Sneakers 12:30 Rummikub/ Chess/ Pinochle 12:30 Walking 12:45 Crafts/Bingo

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Tai Chi/ Pinochle 9-11 – Voter Information 9:30 Brain Aerobics 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 SilverSneakers 11:15 Bingo 12:30 Walking 12:45 Crafts/Bingo/Pinochle

8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Tai Chi/ Pinochle 9:30 Brain Aerobics 10:30 Arthritis Exercise Class 11:15 SilverSneakers 11:15 Bingo 12:30 Walking 12:45 Crafts/Bingo/Pinochle

September 2013 Programs at the Senior Center

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Fruit Punch Sloppy Joe Tater Tots Broccoli Yellow Cake

Cranberry Juice Caesar Salad Meatball Sub Green Beans Orange

Cranberry Juice Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad Carrot & Celery Sticks Chocolate Pudding

Mushroom Barley Soup Tuna Melt on Rye Stewed Tomato Apple Orchard Bar

*over 650 mg of sodium per serving

Grape Juice Manicotti Mixed Vegetables Breadstick Apple

Caesar Salad Cheese Ravioli Green Beans Breadstick Apple

Pineapple Juice Turkey Chili Succotash White Rice Apple

Tuna Salad Sandwich Green Peas Picked Beets Orange

WCASC CLOSED

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Senior Center membership is not required for individuals 60 and older to participate in the congregate meal program. All Chester County residents 60 and older are invited to attend their local Senior Center to enjoy a noon time meal. There is no cost to you for the meal but you must contact the Senior Center to reserve your meal two days in advance of meal service. A voluntary confidential contribution is appreciated toward the cost of the meal but is not required.

Orange Juice Crunchy Fish Stewed Tomato Macaroni Salad Citrus Gelatin with Fruit

Birthday Party Fruit Punch Spaghetti & Meatballs Breadstick Zucchini Cake & Ice Cream

Orange Juice Tossed Salad Pepperoni Pizza Potato Chips Diced Peaches

Fruit Punch Macaroni & Cheese & Ham Green Beans with Almonds Peas Pineapple Chunks

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Cold lunch menu on page 7. Also available at the Center or online @ www.wcseniors.org. Please sign up for lunches at least 3 days in advance.

Tomato Soup Hot Dog on Bun Coleslaw Steak Fries Chocolate Chip Cookie

Tossed Salad Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche Coleslaw Roll Shortbread Cookies

Apple Juice Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat Roll Cherry Gelatin

Cranberry Juice Chicken Salad on Wheat Roll Pickled Beets Garden Pea Salad Fruit Cup

Friday

MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Carrot & Raisin Salad Ham & Swiss Melt on Rye Peas Strawberry Fruit Bar

Black Bean Soup Turkey Burger Corn Lettuce & Tomato Vanilla Pudding

Baked Fish Vegetable Medley Tater Tots Applesauce

Orange Juice Baked Chicken Fingers Honey Mustard French Fries Applesauce

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September 2013 Menu

We will celebrate our September Birthday Party on Wednesday, September 18. We will have the WCASC Talent Show after lunch! Please make your reservations at least three days in advance. 4-Sep

14-Sep

25-Sep

Francis Disanti

Joan Pusey

Lucille Taggart

James Curry

Richard Deangelis

Miriam Boland Judith Willis

5-Sep Joan Kustra

15-Sep

Diane Celfo

Barbara Santucci Paul Stull

6-Sep

26-Sep

Barbara Holcroft Maryann Mccracken

16-Sep Daniel Camburn

Jane Jones Sabina Taranowicz

Isabel Sloane 7-Sep

Dolores Gincley

Barbara Fedor

27-Sep

Inez Wilczek Shirley Lukach

17-Sep Frank Rocap

Bernice Barnes

Helen Bird M. Josephine Launi Theresa Kasper Judy Forbes

9-Sep

19-Sep

Joseph Valentino

Johanna Sinson

Dorothy Miller

Betsy Clothier

10-Sep Lois Hammett

21-Sep

Kay Bainbridge Mary Lou Voge

28-Sep

Vince Lukach

Agnes Day

Hope-Ann Hug

Michael Tobin

11-Sep Geneva Porter

22-Sep

Eleanor Suder

Anne O'Brien

Barbara Pryor

Harold Bortner

Ada Disanti

Robert Wilcox

Josephine Mazzotta

12-Sep

Mary Wilk

Geraldine Mcdowell

30-Sep

Charles Mighton

Phyllis Mcginnis 24-Sep

13-Sep Charles Mercer

29-Sep

Irene Clapper

William Gale

Henry Gritz

Alfred Glaudel

Eugene Renz

Our Senior Center makes every effort to accurately list birthdays of our enrolled members each month. We sincerely apologize if we missed you, but we have recently experienced some technology issues which we are working hard to resolve. Please let us know if your name was missed by contacting Em Anderson at 610-431-4242 or [email protected]. Thank you.

WCASC, Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc., and Chester County Hospital - Falls Free: Fall Prevention Awareness Expo Thursday, September 26 9:30 am – 12:00 pm    

Assistive Device Assessments, Fall Risk Screenings, Matter of Balance Information Balance Testing, Blood Pressures and Hydration Screenings Audiologist, Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Ophthalmologist, Pharmacist Call the center at 610-431-4242 for more information. Pre-registration required for Fall Risk Screening.

Hearing Clinics Dr. Judith Curtin, AuD., Mr. Micheal Piscotty,Audiologist will be at the Center on Sept. 4 and 18. is available on Tuesdays & Fridays. Please call the Center at 610-431-4242 to When scheduling for Mr. Piscotty, schedule with Dr. Curtain. call 610-213-1867. There is a fee for some services. ******************************************************************************

WCASC MEAL PROGRAM The WCASC serves breakfast 5 Days A Week from 8:00 to 9:30! Breakfast is cooked to order for a suggested donation of $3.50. Bring a friend and remember that all proceeds benefit the Center. Lunch is served daily at noon for a $2.00 suggested donation for those over 60 and $4.40 for those under 60. Hot and cold lunches are available. Participants may order 2 meals a day. Please notify us by 11:00 if you need to cancel your cold lunch. You may pick up a complete menu at the Center or check it online @ www.wcseniors.org. The cold meal option to take home is $4.40. Week of September 2 Tues.. – Ham & Cheese on Whole Wheat Wed. – Chicken Salad Wrap Thurs. - Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bun Fri. Egg Salad & Cheese on Wheat

Week of September 9 Mon. – Turkey & Cheese on Wheat Bun Tues. – Egg Salad on Whole Wheat Wed. – Ham & Cheese on Whole Wheat Thurs. – Roast Beef on Whole Wheat Fri. – Chicken Salad on Wheat

Week of September 16 Mon. – Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Tues. – Egg Salad on Whole Wheat Wed. – Chicken Salad on Whole Wheat Thurs. – Liverwurst on Rye Fri. – Egg Salad with Cheese

Week of September 23 Mon.. – Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Tues.– Dijon Roast Beef on Whole Wheat Wed. – Egg Salad & Cheese on Whole Wheat Thurs. – Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap Fri. – Tuna Salad Wrap

Week of September 30 Mon. – Roast Beef & Swiss on Whole Wheat

THE NEWSLETTER WENT TO PRINT BEFORE THE UPDATED MENU WAS AVAILABLE FROM THE VENDOR. PLEASE CALL THE CENTER IS YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LUNCH MENU. THANK YOU.

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2013- 2013 ADVISORY COUNCIL Alan F. Clark, Jack Dalton, David G. Dorsett, Don Evons, J. Craig Fenimore, Dr. Albert E. Filano, Dolores Hagerstrom, J. Carol Hanson, Boyd Mackleer, Dallas Matthews, Richard Merion, Madge Miller, Joseph R. Polito, Jr., Esq., Charles Streitwieser, Betty Strode, Gail Tanzola-Seymour, Thomas R. Wilson, Esq., Stanford Zukin

2013- 2014 PLANNING COUNCIL Francis Alesiani, Dolores Bradley, Arthur Dougherty, Loretta Durnell, Enrique Garcia, Barbara Gauff, Milt Helmuth, Judy Hinman, Richard McLaughlin, Marie Moretti, Eleanor Suder, and Kathy Szymanski.

BOARD MEMBERS 2013- 2014 David Connor Barbara Gauff Ann Giunta, President John Herley Matthew Holliday Laurie Lees

Thomas Mann Fran Mantione William McGrath Stephanie Phillips Ann Richardson Arthur Sagnor, Esq.

Troy Vogt Don Weir Christine Zaccarelli, Esq.

WEST CHESTER AREA SENIOR CENTER The West Chester Area Senior Center, a non-profit organization, provides services and programs to persons sixty years or older without regard to race, color, creed, handicap, sex or national origin. The Center is funded in part under a contract with the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Funding is also provided by the Chester County United Way, monies raised by the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Planning Council, group donations, individual gifts and memorials, wills and bequests. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Center’s official registration may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free (within PA) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. The Center serves the following Townships: East and West Goshen, Westtown, Thornbury, East Bradford, Willistown, Birmingham and the Borough of West Chester. The official registration and financial information of Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-7320999. Registration does not imply endorsement.