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ONGOING EVENTS:
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
The newest ministry at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, Pottstown, will “Celebrate Recovery” through meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery deals with Hurts, Hang Ups, and yes Habits. It is a twelve step program, unlike other programs we know who our “higher power” is, the one and only God and it is biblically based. We will honor Jesus and Praise Him. All of the studies will emphasize forgiveness and salvation. The “Eight Principles” are based on the Beatitudes for the purpose of leading all who attend on the path toward recovery through our Savior and Messiah Jesus Christ. Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 Summarizes it best when it says two are better off than one (we can’t do it alone) we need each other and Jesus. Contact Sheldon Rosenberg or call 610-326-8450.
STORIES & SNACKS
Gently Used Books of Douglassville offers a free “Stories & Snacks” time for preschoolers twice each Wednesday - first at 10 a.m., and again at 2 p.m. Children and parents will enjoy about 30 minutes of well read stories and a healthy light snack in the Children’s Room at Gently Used Books. Please visit the website for more information at www.GentlyUsedBooksPa.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Are you doing things that hurt others? Is there something that you keep doing even though you want to stop? This Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 205/207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this confidential and anonymous support group, call 610-323-2353 or visit www.newhanoverumc.org.
POTTSGROVE RECREATION BOARD
Monday/Thursday: Table Tennis, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 7 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Women’s Exercise, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 6 p.m.
For more information on any of these activities, please visit the website at www.pottsgroverec.
com.
QUILTMAKERS OF BOYERTOWN
The group extends a standing invitation to their monthly meetings, held at Good Shepherd U. C. C., 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.
PRAYER TIME
Hope UMC is inviting everyone to the last Friday of each month for Prayer Time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an open invitation for anyone to come and join in for a casual and relaxing time of spontaneous prayers. There is no format for the prayer services as each service is lead by the Holy Spirit. The church is at 117 North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville. For more information call 610-385-7141 or email admin@hopechurchamity.org.
MOMS CLUB OF POTTSGROVE/POTTSTOWN
Meeting are held every third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, off High St. in Pottstown. The MOMS Club of Pottsgrove/Pottstown welcomes all stay-at-home moms and their children from the area. The MOMS Club is a national support group; our chapter offers playgroups, activities, Mom’s Night Out, scrapbook and book clubs and many other opportunities to get moms and children out to meet and play with others. If you miss our meeting and would like to join, or for more information, contact Naurae at naurae@hotmail.com or 801-376-2009.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Meeting at Freedom Fellowship, 239 Main Street, East Greenville (in rear, lower level), each Friday at 7 p.m. Need help with your hurts, hang-ups and habits? Let us help. 12-step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c’mon over! Call 610-698-4756.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W 5th Street in Boyertown from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It is an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the meeting. To ask questions or arrange for the respite care call 610-473-8066.
USED BOOK SALE
Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St, Pottstown. There is a wonderful selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices at the Labyrinth. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items are also available at a low price. Hours of operation are Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first Saturday of each month, we sell a bag of books for $5 plus tax and we provide the bag!
FREE BEAD NIGHTS AND JEWELRY MAKING CLASS
Being offered year round at Buttercup Beads! Free community Bead Soiree nights twice a month, from 6 to 8 p.m. Huge variety of jewelry making classes also available for novice and/or experienced beaders. Check Web site for dates and details at www.buttercupbeads.com. Buttercup Beads, 2151 E. High Street, Pottstown. For more information call 484-524-8231.
MOMS CLUB OF NEW HANOVER TOWNSHIP
The MOMS Club of New Hanover Township is a group of “Moms Offering Moms Support” for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children. We hold monthly business meeting on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Our meetings are held at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children are always welcome . If you are interested in membership or attending one of our meetings, please send an e-mail to momsclubofnht@yahoo.com. For more information about our club, please visit our web site at www.momsclubofnht.webs.com.
MEATOUT VEGETARIAN/VEGAN SUPPORT AND OUTREACH
Are you Vegetarian? Vegan? Why? Do you have questions or advice? Do you have children who are or who want to be vegetarian? Would you like to be active in getting information out to others? If you said yes to any of these, please contact Veronica or Georgia Smith at Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-970-4539. Whether you contact us or not, please check out the Physician’s Committee for Responsible medicine www.pcrm.org and www.meatout.org as this is information that we share, for your health, the planet and the animals!
PMMC ONGOING EVENTS
PMMC SUPPORT GROUPS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Every Tuesday evening. For more information call 610-970-7363.
BIPOLAR DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. in the PMMC Boardroom #1 on the ground floor. For more information call 610-327-7633.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Center, 2nd Floor. For more information call 610-327-7719.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Private Dining Room “A” (ground floor) at PMMC. For more information call 610-327-7633.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Private Dining Room “A” (ground floor) at PMMC. For more information call 610-327-7463.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the second and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building). For more information call 610-327-7596.
PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP
“Man to Man,” meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at noon Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building). For more information call 610-327-7585.
PRO-ACT FAMILY PROGRAM
Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. Facilitated by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these information and support programs begin on the first Wednesday of each month and run for three consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sessions meet at Creative Health, 11 Robinson St., Pottstown, Pa. Sessions are free and confidential - first names only.
To register, call the PRO-ACT advocacy hotline, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., at 800-221-6333, or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Education Program link.
LOCAL FARM FRESH FOOD DRIVE
Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. under the Veteran’s Memorial Gay Street Bridge and French Creek Trail. Phoenixville Farmers’ Market will be sponsoring a monthly food drive every first Saturday of the month. Farmers and bakers will be contributing and customers are welcome to donate perishable market items and non perishable items. The donations will be received by Good Samaritan Shelter in Phoenixville, an emergency and transitional housing shelter for homeless men. The shelter cooks all of their own meals and is appreciative of the farmers’ and customers’ donations.
SUNNYBROOK BALLROOM
FRIDAY NIGHT ADULT DANCES
Dance to the grand old tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s. $5 per person. All events have cash bar and snack bar. For information and reservations, please call 484-624-5186 and visit www.sunnybrookballroom.net.
LEARN TO MEDITATE
Learn to Meditate Classes starting. If you have considered learning to meditate to reduce the stress in your life, but aren’t really sure what to do, this class is for you. Each week, you will get to experience a different type of meditation, so you learn what it is that you are supposed to be feeling. Classes are for nine weeks, and you can choose from a Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. or a Thursday morning at 11a.m. Classes are held at THRIVE Yoga, 1000 Grosser Road, Gilbertsville. For more information or to register, call 484-459-3082 or email stravels@ptd.net.
PMMC EVENTS
CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK
July 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
To Register Call: 610-327-7145
PMMC UPCOMING PROGRAMS
CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK
Held on Friday’s for the following dates:
July 20, August 17, and September 21
To Register Call: 610-327-7145
55 ALIVE DRIVING CLASS
9-1 p.m.
Sept. 26 & 27
Chesmont Building, Classroom #1 (across from the hospital)
To Register Call: 610-495-6402.
FREEDOM FROM SMOKING
(Summer Break – Classes will resume in the Fall)
Look Good…Feel Better
12-2 p.m.
July 9
Chesmont Building, Classroom #2 (across from the hospital)
To Register Call: 610-327-9040
Living with Diabetes (3 session program)
5:30 pm – 8:30 p.m
September 13, 20 and 27
November 1, 8 and 15
PMMC Boardroom #1
To register, call 610-327-7500
Diabetes Support Group
2nd Wednesday/month
6-8 pm
September 12, October 10, and November 14
PMMC Boardroom #2
To register, call 610-327-7463 or 610-327-7288
Lamaze and Baby Care Class (4 week series)
7-9 pm
PMMC Boardrooms, Ground Floor Tuition $75
To register call: 610-327-7147
Fall Session: Sept. 19, 26 (Lamaze) October 3 (Tour Night); October 9 (Baby Care Class)
One-Day Lamaze Classes
9 am – 3:30 pm
July 14, September 8, and November 3
PMMC Boardrooms, Ground Floor
Tuition $75 (includes lunch)
To register call: 610-327-7147
Refresher Lamaze Classes
For more information, please call 610-327-7147
Baby Care Classes
7-9 p.m.
July 16, September 11, and November 5
PMMC Boardrooms, Ground Floor
To register, call 610-327-7147
Breastfeeding Class (Free – Significant others welcomed)
7-9 pm
September 18 and November 13
PMMC Boardrooms, Ground Floor
To register, call 610-327-7213
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC)
No Fee
For more information, please call 610-327-7147
JUNE
BOOK SIGNING:
Hat Head Books of Pottstown will have a new book introduction and signing on Saturday June 30. This new book is the second in a planned series of “Americana” themed books on transportation history. As part of this introduction Bob the Bike Guy will have a display and demonstration of some of his 250+ piece collection of vintage and unusual bikes, including a vintage 1890 high wheeler and the seven passenger “Conference Bike”. This event will be held at Evelyn & Harriette’s Gifts 1232 Oysterdale Rd, Oley from 10 AM until 3 PM. For more information, contact Stuart Kern at 610-987-6055 or sgkern@colonialcraftreproductions.com or contact Pat Holl publisher, 610-705-0282 or patholl@hieropub.com.
JULY
ROAD RALLY
Phillies Fire Company -Annual Road Rally - Sunday, July 1, starting at 1 p.m. Cost: $15 per car. Cash prizes in two categories - nearest mileage and correct answers to questions. Road rally starts and ends in the Pottstown Memorial Park on King Street in Pottstown. This is NOT A RACE. All pre-registered cars go out first - three cars leave every five minutes. You are given a set of directions and questions to answer along the rally route. Everything can be seen from the car. To participate - Send a check made payable to: Phillies Fire Company - Mail check to: Bill Krause at 695 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown, Penna. 19464. Call- 610-323-2229 for information and pre-registration forms.
AUGUST
Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ and GO FISH present PRAISE, where kids get down and lift God high Vacation Bible School 2012. August 5 - 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 11 (must be potty trained). Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information: www.falknerswamp.org or e-mail falknerswamp@comcast.net or call 610-323-4053.
ROYERSFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
A branch of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. Call 610-948-7277 for information on events.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY-
NORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
1001 Powell Street, Norristown. Call 610-278-5100, Ext. 205 for information.
PERKIOMEN VALLEY LIBRARY AT SCHWENKSVILLE
MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION
A monthly book discussion on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library located at the corner of Second and Church Sts. in Schwenksville Please join us in the library auditorium for light refreshments and stimulating conversation. It is recommended that attendees read the book prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Please call 610-287-8360 to register or for more information.
THE COLONIAL THEATRE
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 610-917-1228; Fax: 610-917-0509
www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
THE KESWICK THEATER
291 Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA. Tickets available online at www.keswicktheatre.com Phone-Charge: 215-572-7650. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from Noon-6 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 13, 8 PM
JOHN CAPARULO
$19.50 & $29.50
Mon., Oct. 22, 8 PM
DAVID SEDARIS
$49.50
Sat., Nov. 3, 8 PM & Sun., Nov. 4, 3 PM
Special Pre-Election Shows
THE CAPITOL STEPS
Musical Political Satire
$29.50 *
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