PERIODIC EVENTS/QUARTERLY EVENTS
Periodic events are scheduled throughout the year and occur once a quarter or on a short term basis. Please check The FCC website, Facebook page, “New” quarterly brochures or call for more information, dates and times. Some programs require membership and other programs or events are open to the public.
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL AT NIGHT ●
Travel the world from the comfort of your chair! Local travelers share experiences, photos, and so much more Enjoy light snacks and refreshments before the presentation.
Destination: TBA
Presenter:
Time:
BALANCE TRAINING▲
Become more sure-footed and steady on your feet! We will work on posture, walking gait, alignment, strength, symmetry and visually grounding ourselves. Better balance reduces falls and injuries during daily living.
Time: Mondays at 2PM- Sept 9 – October 28
Instructor: Kimberly Matthew
Registration required via The FCC Check in computer.
BOWLING
Bowl with The FCC at Mountainhome Bowling Center. Exercise, have fun and enjoy a little friendly competition. Instruction available. All levels of bowlers welcome.
Time: Every Friday beginning October 4th – November 22nd
Cost: $8 per person, includes 2 games and shoe rental- payment made to bowling center – Sign up required
FCC FINANCIAL SERIES- RETIRE WITH A PURPOSE [Free and open to the public]
So you are ready to retire- Now what? Looking at the importance of retiring with a purpose.
Time: Monday, October 7th at 5:30 PM
Presented by: Yvonne Reitemeyer, ChFC, CLTC, Financial Adviser
Click here to register to attend Retire with a purpose
FLU CLINIC – [Free and open to the public]
Visit The FCC to receive your Flu Vaccine at no charge with most insurances or $39.99 without insurance.
Time: Friday, October 11th from 11-1:00PM
Clinic provided by: Rite Aide Pharmacy
LINE DANCING
Dance to new and classic music while having fun and getting fit!
Time: Monday- Sept.- 23, 28, Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov- 4 at 5:30 PM
Instructor: Carlisle Nostrame & Barbara Camlet
Cost: $15 for all or $5 per class -Membership is not required to attend
Click here to register and pay for Line Dancing
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION- What you need to know [Free and open to the public]
Join us for a free, unbiased informative Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. Medicare plans can (and often do) change each year, with new health plan and prescription drug coverage choices. Learn how to have your current health and prescription coverage reviewed this fall, to be sure your plan is still right for you. You may be able to save money with your 2020 health care costs!
Presented by: Ernie Camlet and Sandy Goddeyne Volunteer Medicare Counselors, certified with the Pennsylvania APPRISE program (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program). APPRISE is part of the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging. Free and open to the public
Time: Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 PM
Click here to register to attend Medicare Presentation
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT [Free and open to the public]
Open Enrollment Period October 15 – December 7, 2019: Mark your calendar with these important dates! Experienced counselors will review your current Medicare choices. Explain your options, and help you make changes if needed.
Time: Tuesday, October 22nd at 8:30AM-3PM or Tuesday, November 19th from 8:30AM-3PM – Call Monroe County Area Agency on Aging 570-420-3735 to make an appointment at The Friendly Community Center.
PASTELS & WATERCOLORS▲
Have fun with technique and color, while enjoying relaxing music to inspire. Supplies provided. Instructor: Kimberly Matthew
Time: Watercolors – Thurs., Sept. 12-Oct 3 / Pastels Thurs., Oct 10-31
Cost: $15 for 4 week series or $25 for full 8 week series
Membership: Member Plus- Payment reserves your space, you may click below or pay at The FCC- LIMITED SEATING
Click here to make a payment for full 8 week series
Click here to make a payment for 4 weeks Watercolors
Click here to make a payment for 4 weeks Pastels
OUR TOWN –OUR WORLD
Whether or not we realize it, some of the critical issues facing the world, climate change, pollution, homelessness and hunger affect us here at home. Join us for a series of presentations and Q & A by local organizations involved in these issues, and learn what is happening right here in our towns and how you might contribute to change.
Topic: Food Pantries- Hunger Awareness
Time: September 26th at 7 PM
Presenters: Jen Strauch -Pocono Mountains Hunger Coalition & Heidi Fareri of Meals on Wheels -Monroe
Click here to attend Food Pantries-Hunger Awareness
WEEKLY WALKERS-
Meet every Tuesday for easy hikes to beautiful areas of the community. Participants exercise while enjoying time with others and our wonderful natural resources. A list of scheduled hikes will be available at the first walk.
Time: Tuesdays at 9 AM (May 1st thru October, weather permitting)
Location: Meets in Mountainhome U.M.C. parking lot
BACKYARD SERIES●
Keeping active while gardening or during outdoor activity is good for your mind and body. In this series, we offer presentations featuring everything from gardening, outdoor living to star gazing. Fresh new topics every Spring and Summer for you to learn about your backyard.
WHAT IS? SERIES
Have you ever heard a word in conversation or on the news and thought to yourself…What is it? In this series, we will discuss and expand on different monthly topics about health, fitness, food and more.