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Chef Joe Poon Visits The Wayne Senior Center to Celebrate "Active Aging"
A fun, entertaining and delicious luncheon was enjoyed by all at The Wayne Senior Center. Chef Joe Poon brought all of his fun stories, demonstrated his carving skills using fruits and vegetables and cooked a delicious and nutritious lunch for all!!! Chef Poon holds classes and events at “Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen”, 1010 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. Whether it’s a “Wok ‘N Walk” tour of Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown, Hands on Cooking Classes, or a special event or party, one can always be assured of an entertaining and wonderful experience with Chef Poon! Stay tuned for Chef Poon’s television appearance with “Sage on Stage” in December! He will be talking about Chinese New Year!
18TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY CELEBRATED AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER!
The 2011 Theme for National Senior Health and Fitness Day was "Make Fitness A Goal for Life!"
Studies have shown that health and fitness enhance lives both mentally and physically. The Wayne Senior Center celebrated a very special day with fitness classes, presentations, awards and healthy fruit to munch on!
This year two awards were presented. Bill Brown from Radnor won the Wayne Senior Center Fitness Cup Award. Bill has been working out faithfully in The Wayne Senior Center Fitness Center for the past two and a half years. After having a slight health scare, Bill decided to “get in shape”. He works out at the center’s fitness center 3 - 4 times a week and feels better than ever!
Janette Packer from Bryn Mawr won the Wayne Senior Center Fitness Award. She faithfully attends exercise classes.
The Fitness Center is equipped with state of the art equipment and personalized by an experienced trainer. The exercise classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 10-10:45 AM. The classes are accompanied with music and are directed by an instructor from Ageless Exercise. Both standing and chair exercises are used. We also offer Tai Chi, Yoga and Line Dancing classes.
Pictured below is Susan Shapiro, Executive Director at The Wayne Senior Center.
For more information about how to get in shape at the Wayne Senior Center, call 610-688-6246!
SUSAN AT SCAM FAIR
Recently, the Radnor Police Department put together an event for seniors within the community educating them on a variety of scams. The event was held at the township building and was packed with well presented information that kept the audience memorized and prompted many questions. The police department also included surrounding senior organizations that helped to contribute with additional information regarding scams and elder abuse. This event can be viewed on Radnor’s government channel.
Pictured below is Susan Shapiro, Executive Director at The Wayne Senior Center.
Al Constantine and Kevin Smith
NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!
In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Daisy Nelson Century who does historical re-enactments, portrayed Harriet Tubman. Dr. Century was trained as a teacher but the call of acting long echoed in her repertoire. Today she works as an actress, educator and writer. Dr. Century portrays six characters: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Mary Fields, Bessie Coleman, Phyllis Wheatley and Hatshepsut. She has written two books to date.
A THANKSGIVING TREAT!
left to right: Doug Blasey, past president of Rotary Club, Paul Sloate, future president of Rotary Club, Susan Shapiro, Executive Director of the Wayne Senior Center
The Rotary Club of Wayne attended The Wayne Senior Center’s Thanksgiving party. It has become a beautiful tradition to serve the turkey dinner to our senior community!!!! A special thank you for the Rotary Club’s generous donation to The Wayne Senior Center!
PRESS RELEASE
left to right: Mary Thompson, RN, MSN, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Linda Hodges, Vice President/Branch Manager of Harleysville National Bank and Tess, Irish Setter Companion
Pet Ownership and Health
Mary Thompson, RN, MSN, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, spoke at The Wayne Senior Center about the connection that researchers have discovered between pet ownership and health. Mary owns a pet therapy dog and has seen first hand the difference that pets can make. Mary also discussed how to maintain your pet’s health through nutrition, exercise and socialization. Millennium Wealth Management, a division of Harleysville National Bank in Devon sponsors the Program.
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Susan Shapiro and Phil Wilson
The Lions Club of Wayne Shares Holiday Cheer with The Wayne Senior Center!
The Lions Club of Wayne helped to serve lunch at the Wayne Senior Center’s Christmas party. Following Santa’s appearance, Phil Wilson presented Susan Shapiro with a donation. Thank you for your continued support Lions Club of Wayne!
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Joanne DiSimone and Jack Abrams
Celebrating The Holidays at The Wayne Senior Center!
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
KEEPING IN SHAPE AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER
Through Ageless Exercise at The Wayne Senior Center, a fitness level program was offered. This program was designed to increase an overall level of fitness by working out at the fitness center two to three times a week for eight weeks. Instruction was administered and monitored by a certified Fitness Trainer. At the end of eight weeks individuals were re-evaluated and the results were amazing! The outcome -- strength, endurance, flexibility and overall improvement! To celebrate this accomplishment, the seniors were recognized at a ceremony where representatives from Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square treated them to a healthy lunch, dynabands and a basket of cheer! For more information about the Fitness Program, call 610-688-6246.
Entertainment With Lon Gibson
The Wayne Senior Center’s traditional Easter feast was greatly enhanced by entertainer, Lon Gibson. Lon is a graduate of the Academy of Music and recently has created his own show or “Ultimate Concert” consisting of jazz piano, pop songs and well known classical piano and cello pieces. He dazzled us with a mix of vocal, piano and cello. His performance was entertaining, educational and most definitely a very special treat!
Wayne Senior Center Celebrates National Accreditation
April 2, 2009
Susan Shapiro, Executive Director of the
Wayne Senior Center, receives National Accreditation
We are extremely proud to announce that our Center has earned the distinguished award of National Accreditation. Staff members, Center members, the Board of Directors and members of the community at large all came together to work toward this goal. This March, the Wayne Senior Center passed the rigorous process to become accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers. This makes our Center one of only 161 accredited centers out of the 15,000 senior centers nationwide. What an accomplishment!
In order reach this distinction we had to attain the level of excellence in 9 key disciplines as measured by peer reviewers of national repute. Our Center was scrutinized in the areas of Purpose, Program Planning, Community, Records and Reports, Governance, Fiscal Management, Administration, Evaluation and Facility. We not only passed these stringent requirements, we received accolades for our fine work. A heartfelt thank you goes to all those who put in so much time and effort in reaching this important milestone.
"Today’s seniors are different than those in the past,” said Shapiro. “Going through the accreditation process gave us the opportunity to look hard at the programs we offer, the services seniors need now and those they are likely to need in the future. Our priorities are clearer as a result of going through the process and we have clear-cut plans for reaching the goals we set as part of the accreditation process. We know this will help us anticipate what programs seniors in the future will need."
Senior centers also serve as a resource for the entire community for information on aging, support for family caregivers, training professionals, lay leaders and students, and for developing innovative approaches to addressing aging issues.
As an integral part of the aging network, a senior center serves community needs, assists other agencies in serving older adults, and provides opportunities for older adults to develop their potential as individuals within the context of the entire community.
MAGIC AKTION CLUB
From left to right: Margot Pierce, Aktion
Club President, Susan Shapiro, Wayne Senior
Center Executive Director, Kim Starks, Aktion
Club Vice President, Jackie Light, Aktion Club
Treasurer and Mary Rose Foy, Aktion Club Secretary.
Magic Aktion Club, sponsored by The Upper Main Line Kiwanis Club, presented a check to Susan Shapiro, executive director of The Wayne Senior Center. In a group effort, The Magic Aktion Club members decorated cup cakes that were baked by the Kiwanis Club and sold by The Valley Forge Middle School Builders club.
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
Wally Kennedy and Susan Shapiro
OUT SPREADING THE NEWS AGAIN!
Susan Shapiro, Executive Director of the Wayne Senior Center appeared as a special guest on “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” Wally Kennedy, one of our all time favorite hosts, interviewed Susan about the importance of senior centers. Stay tuned for an informational update with date, time and channel!
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