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“Formerly Lehigh County Senior Center”
January ~ April 2015
Schedule of Programs
. Creative . Educational . Fitness . Recreational Activities
. Day and Overnight Trips . Volunteer Opportunities . Events
BRING OUT YOUR CREATIVE SIDE!
Join our Creative Art Classes, Orchestra, Choir or Big Band!
“Throughout history, artists have known that art provides benefits for both the creator and viewer.
Current studies in the fields of art therapy, music therapy, and other creative modalities confirm that art
can affect individuals in positive ways by inducing both psychological and physiological healing. We know
that, in general, exercising our creative selves enhances quality of life and nurtures overall well-being. We
all are creative—not just a select few.” Aging: What’s Art Got To Do With It? ~By Barbara Bagan,
PhD, ATR-BC
“Nothing can compare to the joy of making beautiful music; whether it is Bach or Beatles. It is a
great stress release because you can’t think of anything other than the music while you are playing.”
~George VanDoren, Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra
“If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will
be silenced.” ~Vincent Van Gogh
“Whatever troubles you have, art allows you to focus on your creativity and releases your anxiety
and pain; and brings joy to your life.” ~Studio Arts Class
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and
the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
~Sophia Loren
...See details about these and other groups inside this publication...
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Advertisers and Sponsors
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
City of Allentown
County of Lehigh
Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging & Adult Services
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Information
Information
Lehigh Valley Active Life
1633 West Elm Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: 610-437-3700
Fax: 610-437-6252
www.LVActiveLife.org
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Lehigh County Senior Citizens, Inc., DBA Lehigh
Valley Active Life (formerly known as Lehigh County Senior Center), is a private, non-profit, charitable
organization. It is a member agency of the United Way
of the Greater Lehigh Valley. LV Active Life and our
programs are funded, in part, by the County of Lehigh,
the City of Allentown, the townships of Hanover (in
Lehigh County), Salisbury, South Whitehall, Lower
Macungie, Upper Macungie, Upper Milford, Upper
Saucon, Whitehall, Borough of Slatington, Harry C.
Trexler Trust, The Century Fund, The Charles H. Hoch
Foundation, and other local foundations, and LV Active
Life members.
Table of Contents
Page
Bring out your Creative Side
Information
Elm St Luncheonette
Balance
Computers
Cooking
Creative Arts
Dance
Fitness
Health
Games & Cards
Hearts NEW
Autumn Adventure & Bountiful Bingo
Movies & More…
Broadway Musical Trips
Trips 2015
Golf League
Groups
History
Ice Cream Socials
Karaoke NEW
Language
Membership Drive
Member Memorial
Music
Opera
Pickleball NEW
Recreation
Snow Shoveling
SilverSneakers
Spanish
Support the Troops
Bingo Wednesday Night
Meet the Instructors
Index
Diane L. Yudt
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REGISTRATION POLICY
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
Use Two Enclosed Forms to Register!
It is our policy that all participants registering for
classes should use the two attendee registration forms
that are enclosed in their newsletter. This gives us vital
information in case of incident or emergency. This also
helps us apply for additional funding.
Register seven to ten days before the class
begins! Please pay close attention to the dates on
each class registration form. Registration for classes
should be made EARLY to eliminate the possibility of
cancelled classes. When there is low class enrollment,
the class may be cancelled or the class fee could be
reassessed. Thank you.
TRIP POLICY
LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE TRIP POLICY
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOUR REGISTER
Trips are filled first come, first served. Please bring
your photo ID on all trips! Everyone is welcome, members or nonmembers. All trips will be leaving from Calvary Temple, 3436 Winchester Rd, Allentown, PA Directions: North on Cedar Crest Blvd. Make first left before shopping center, Winchester Road. Continue on
Winchester Road and at Calvary Temple turn left. Make
first right, park behind white building on left. Church
facilities are not available! Refund Policy: If you need
to cancel a trip, money will only be refunded if a
replacement is found by you or by the Center. Prices subject to fuel charge. One day trips need to be paid
in full at registration. Overnight trips 1/2 paid at registration, remainder 1/2 balance payment later. Trip insurance is encouraged for overnight trips.
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Information
LOCATIONS OF CLASSES
Jordan Lutheran Church (Orefield)
5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield
(Turn off of Rt 309, North of Rt 22)
Lehigh Valley Active Life (Elm St)
1633 West Elm Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Mosser Village Family Center
614 Carlisle St, Allentown
Information
EMAIL LIST ~ WIFI ACCESS
You can have the Program Schedule and current information emailed to you!! Please email Rick and you will
be put on the Lehigh Valley Active Life email list:
[email protected]
WIFI: Access the Internet on your laptop with our wifi
connection. Please ask a staff member for the password.
Muhlenberg College
22 North 20th Street, Allentown
Rodale Aquatic Center
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive, Allentown
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CLOSINGS 2015
April 3, 2015—Good Friday
AGING MASTERY PROGRAM
This 12-week program is designed to inform, encourage, and support you as you take steps to
improve your life. A $50 gift certificate will be
awarded for those who complete the program.
Call Barbara at 610-437-3700 for dates.
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
Check WFMZ Channel 69 for weather related
closings or delays.
Lehigh Valley Active Life
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
available online: www.LVActiveLife.org
The Program Schedule is published three times a year
by Lehigh Valley Active Life, and is mailed as a service
to its members and advertisers.
LIFESTYLES DIRECTORY is FREE
One Member
$20 per year
Household Discount
$20 per year, $15 second member per year
Lifetime Membership
Is still just $150.00
25% discount for new members for first class.
It is a great resource of area businesses!
Pick up your copy here at LV Active Life!
LOST AND FOUND
LOCATED AT THE LOBBY FRONT DESK. PLEASE
RETURN ANYTHING YOU FIND THERE! A RECEPTIONIST OR STAFF MEMBER WILL BE HAPPY TO
HELP YOU!
$23,500 annual income for individuals
$31,500 annual income for couples
2-1-1: United Way phone number connects
you with information on a broad range of
health and human services.
Toll-free 1-855-501-6785.
Subscribe on our website to receive our email
blasts and notifications. [email protected]
ADVOCATE: If you need an advocate, some-
LOW INCOME ~ Class Pricing
Lower Price If:
one who will help fight for you, call Vanessa Miller,
LSW of CARIE at 1-800-356-3606, ext. 3036.
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Information
FOOD BANK
Distribution will be for those who have qualified
through the food bank. Need help? Dial 2-1-1.
Elm St (Trexler Room), 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 am
APPRISE
Sponsored by the Lehigh County Area Agency on
Aging. Receive FREE Medicare counseling and
answers to concerns or questions. For a FREE
appointment call 610-437-3700.
Elm St (108), Every Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE
BENEFITS CHECKUP
There may be a federal, state or
local program that could help
you. FAST—FREE—
CONFIDENTIAL The local number to schedule a Benefits
CheckUp evaluation is: 610-821-
Elm St Luncheonette
ELM STREET LUNCHEONETTE
Delicious Varied New Menu Daily
Hot Meal cost is $5.85
Lunch is served Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m.,
and here is what our customers say:
“Delicious food at the most reasonable
price you’ll find. High recommended. Great Dining Company too and occasional live music!”
-John
“It’s great! I enjoy it very much.” -Alan
“Very good! Wonderful service!” -Joan
“Lunch is wonderful! The food is tasty,
well-balanced, and nutritious, and it’s served efficiently. My husband and I are retired and live
close by. We are coming here for about four
years and hope to continue coming for a long
time.”
-Barbara
Registrations are required: must be made by 9
a.m. one day prior to date of the lunch, or call two
days in advance to reserve your lunch. Come out
and have fun with your friends for a hot lunch.
Once a month there will be a movie and ice cream
social to sign up for and enjoy after lunch.
Acting
610-437-3700
Elm St (Trexler Room)
Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.
ACTING II-Elm Street
Monologues: Each attendee will be assigned a
movie monologue to develop and to present to the
class. No previous experience necessary. Join
this class and have fun! Led by Al Skeath
Seniors 60 & over:
Suggested hot lunch meal
contribution is $2.50 for seniors.
2 Wednesdays (Room 102)
$12 Members; $24Nonmembers
January 7 – 14, 9:30 – 10:30
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Computers
Balance
INTRO TO COMPUTERS I & II
MATTER OF BALANCE
Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of
both fatal and non-fatal injuries. 1 out of 3 older
adults fall each year. The Allentown Health Bureau
in conjuncture with St. Luke’s University Health
Network is pleased to offer a free 8 week class to
help seniors with fall related issues. This class
emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of
falling and increase activity levels. Participants
learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change
their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and
exercise to increase strength and balance.
8 Fridays (Roger Mullin Room)
FREE Members; $25 Nonmembers
February 6-March 27; 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20 OR APRIL 3
Computers
GENEALOGY– FIND OUT WHO YOU
ARE and FROM WHERE YOU CAME
Research your roots through Ancestry.com at the
Center. Learn how to trace your family tree. Bring
your lap top if you have one. We will provide a lap
top if you do not have one. This research will be
done on a computer. Led by Albert P. Heydt
Fridays (Room 104)
Free Members/$5.00 Nonmembers
January 9 – April 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
NO CLASS APRIL 3rd
“The happiest people in the
world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves,
and this is the natural outgrowth
of accepting total responsibility
for every part of their life.”
~Brian Tracy
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Intro to Windows 7 & 8
This course provides the student with an idea of
the content of our “Introduction to Computers”
course. The information is drawn from “Help &
Support” functions of the Microsoft environment,
utilizing specific examples, handouts, hands-on
experiences, and instructor in-debth knowledge.
Areas stressed are computer security, personalization, working with photographs, maintaining libraries of information, and general care & feeding
of your computer. Instructors: Richard Mannix and
Andy Konnick
$30 Members; $60 Nonmembers
Price for each 6 class course session
$40 Members; $80 Nonmembers
Price for each 8 class course session
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
This course will teach you about maintaining your
computer and protect it from viruses and other
malicious software. Learn how to clean your computer and troubleshoot problems. (3 classes)
Instructor: Andy Konnick
$15 Members; $30 Nonmembers
WINDOWS 8 & 8.1
Since the discontinuation of Windows XP support
by Microsoft, the recommended upgrade path is
Windows 8.1. Learn to use the features and functions of the latest Windows 8.1 operating system.
Learn how to make Windows 8.1 operate like the
old Windows XP and how to copy your old files to
your new operating system. Customize the settings to your needs. Topics include, working with
the new Windows Start Screen, installing apps
and programs, creating folders and files, installing
printers, email, and keeping Windows and your
computer updated, secure and virus free. Please
bring your own Windows 8/8.1 laptop computer, the Center will not provide Windows 8 enabled computers. Instructor: Jim LeVan
$40 Members; $80 Nonmembers; 8 classes
iPAD/iPOD-Instructor: Roberta Penn
$30 Members/$60 Nonmembers; Room 104
March 20-May 1; 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Computers
Course
Days
Dates
Time Time
Instructor Lab
from to
Windows 8 & 8.1
Mon & Wed
Jan 5-28
6:30 pm
8:30 pm
Jim LeVan
104
8
Intro Windows 7 & 8 I
Wed & Fri
Jan 7-23
11 am
12:30 pm
Andy Konick
104
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Windows 8 & 8.1
Tue & Thur
Feb 3-26
9 am
10:30 am
Jim LeVan
104
8
Intro Windows 7 & 8 I
Mon, Wed, Fri
Jan 19-30
9 am
10:30 am Richard Mannix
104
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Genealogy Lab
Friday
Jan 9-Apr 24
1 pm
4 pm
Al Heydt
104
15
Windows 8 & 8.1
Mon & Wed
Mar 2-25
6:30 pm
8:00 pm
Jim LeVan
104
8
Intro Windows 7 & 8 II
Mon, Wed, Fri
Mar 2-13
9:00 am 10:30 am Richard Mannix
# of
Sessions
104 &
6
102
Intro Windows 7 & 8 II
Wed & Fri
iPod/iPad
Friday
Computer Maintenance
3 Wed
Feb 4-20
11:00 am 12:30 pm
Andy Konnick
104
6
Mar 20-May 1 10:00 am 11:30 am
Roberta Penn
104
6
Andy Konnick
104
3
Mar 4,11,18
11 am
12:30 pm
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Cooking
Creative Arts
ACRYLIC-Elm Street
COOKING-Elm Street
The chefs from Country Meadows are back! Get
ready for a delicious New Year!
“FAN FAVORITES”:
Eagles and Steelers…
We’ll serve up your favorite super bowl dishes just
in time for kick-off!
Friday, January 16 (Room 102)
$5 Members; $10 Nonmembers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
“DELICIOUS DINING FOR
DIABETICS”…
Diabetic Friendly cooking for yourself, family and
friends.
Friday, March 6 (Room 102)
$5 Members; $10 Nonmembers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
“PORK: THE OTHER WHITE MEAT”…
We’ll tie, roast and stuff a pork loin; plus easy
tricks with pork...delish!
Tuesday, April 21 (Room 102)
$5 Members; $10 Nonmembers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION AT
COUNTRY MEADOWS
“SWEETS FOR THE SWEET”…
Tuesday, February 10; Country Meadows
$5 Members; $10 Nonmembers;
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Class demo held at Country Meadows
410 Krocks Road
Allentown, PA 18106
610-657-9415 for directions.
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Explore and have fun with this exciting acrylic medium on canvas and many other surfaces. Eastern
and western concepts and techniques will be combined effectively. Individual instruction and technique demonstrations will provide added inspiration. Bring your canvas and a basic acrylic set with
some brushes. We will discuss what else will be
needed in class, includes material fee. Instructor:
Foo Hong Tatt
(Room 106), 8 Wednesdays
$56 Members; $112 Nonmembers
March 11 – April 29, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
BASIC ORIENTAL PAINTING-Elm Street
Basic techniques in painting with bamboo brushes
and watercolors will be taught. Come and try your
skills in this oriental technique for painting landscapes, birds, flowers, fish, etc. Find out the philosophy and the different methods used in this
ancient art form of the Orient. Wet-mounting your
finished work will also be taught with demonstration. Instructor: Foo Hong Tatt
Materials needed: 2 brushes (large and small),
Chinese black ink, rice paper and lots of newsprint
(old newspapers may be used for practice), container for water, any white plastic or old dinner
plate to be used as palette, rags/paper towels, old
beach towel or baby blanket for using as painting
mat, and 2B pencil and knead-able eraser.
(Room 106), 8 Wednesdays
$56 Members; $112 Nonmembers
March 11 – April 29, 12:30- 3:00 p.m.
BASIC DRAWING-Elm Street
Designed for anyone who desires to brush up on
their drawing skills. Basic information that can help
you improve your paintings or drawings. Capturing
the illusion of three dimensions, study of ellipses in
four basic forms, shape awareness, linear perspective in cubic objects, finding accurate proportions, value studies and value drawings. Led by
Connie Peters.
Mondays (Room 106), 8 Mondays
$56 Members; $112 Nonmembers;
January 5—February 23; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Creative Arts
Dance
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES-2015
CERAMICS
Come join our fun ceramics ongoing classes!
These classes feature new techniques and new
pieces. Formed pieces give everyone a starting
point. Stencils, hand painting and imagination
give everyone a chance to express themselves.
The first class is FREE!
PLEASE PAY PER CLASS.
Instructor: Bonny Batman
Elm Street (Room 107), Tuesdays,
Price includes paints
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Half Day: $4.00 Members; $4.75 Nonmembers
All Day: $8.00 Members; $9.50 Nonmembers
STUDIO ARTS
Welcome to studio arts. Dolly has been involved
in the art field for over 50 years. Whatever medium you choose, help is available. Both new and
advanced students are welcome. Come join in
the fun. Led by Dolly Fleischmann;
PAID PER SESSION
Tuesday Afternoon; 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Friday-morning only; 9-11:30 a.m.
(Room 106)
Elm Street (Trexler Room)
$7.00 per person
Includes Refreshments!
7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DATE
January 10
January 24
February 7
February 14
March 7
March 21
April 11
April 18
ENTERTAINMENT
King Henry
Freddy Frederick Sr
King Henry
Freddy Frederick Sr
King Henry
Freddy Frederick Sr
King Henry
The Chas Band
WEDNESDAY DANCES-2015
$3 Members; $6 Nonmembers; PAID MONTHLY
$3.50 Members; $7 Nonmembers; PAID DAILY
EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL
BARBARA FOR INFORMATION. 610-437-3700.
Dance
COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLASS
WITH PEGGY SUE
Beginning in March 2015
8 Fridays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
March 6-May 1; 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
$32 Members for 8 classes preregistration
$5.00 per class Members at the door
$10.00 per class Nonmembers at the door
NO CLASS APRIL 3
Elm Street (Trexler Room), 1st & 3rd Wednesday
$7.00 per person
Includes refreshments!
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
(Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DATE
ENTERTAINMENT
January 7
The Blue Notes
January 21
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
King Henry
The Blue Notes
King Henry
King Henry
The Blue Notes
King Henry
The Blue Notes
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Dance
Fitness
BANDS, BELLS & BALLS-Elm Street
TAP DANCE FOR EVERYONE-Elm Street
Have you always wanted to learn to tap dance or
are your tap shoes collecting dust? Then this class
is for you! This class is suited for all ability levels,
novice through advanced. Each participant will
receive instruction at his or her own level. Tap
shoes are required. Instructor: Mary Ann Kocher
4 Mondays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$16 Members; $32 Nonmembers
January 5 – 26; 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
BEGINNING LINE DANCING-Elm Street
Line Dancing is a social and physical activity that
rivals ballroom dancing in popularity with no partner or costume required. Learn the basics of line
dances from a number of genera including western, contemporary and Victorian. New dances for
both beginning and line dance classes: Blue Rose,
Cotton Eye Joe, Six Shooter. Instructors: Ray &
Myra Rosenberger
8 Saturdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$25 Member; $50 Nonmember
January 10 – February 28, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
8 Saturdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$25 Member: $50 Nonmember
March 7 – May 2, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
No Class April 4
This class is a continuation of Beginning Line
Dancing where you will continue to learn dances
from a variety of genera. New dances: Manhattan
Sky Line, Staying Alive, Walk Line a Man. Instructors: Ray & Myra Rosenberger
8 Mondays (Roger Mullin Room)
$25 Member; $50 Nonmember
January 5 – February 23, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
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8 Tuesday Mornings (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$32 Members; $64 Nonmembers
January 6 – February 24, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
8 Tuesday Mornings (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$32 Members; $64 Nonmembers
March 10 – April 28, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
CHI KUNG (Kane Tai Chi) -Elm Street
Learn stress free meditative movement to feel
good! Practice the skill and ability of increasing
your life force energy. Manage aches and pains
of your bones and joints. Learn to relax muscle
pain and anxiety. Specific Medical Chi Kung and
energy cultivation will be explained and practiced.
This class helps create a positive attitude while
having lots of fun. Instructor: Master, Pai Shen Li
(Brian H. Kunsman)
8 Wednesdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$36 Members; $72 Nonmembers
January 7 – February 25, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
LINE DANCING-Elm Street
8 Mondays (Roger Mullin Room)
$25 Member; $50 Nonmember
March 9 – April 27, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Brings Dynabands, free weights and medicine
balls together. Includes muscular strength, improve range of motion, stimulate bone growth, and
improve balanced posture.
Led by Louise Lockett
8 Wednesdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$36 Members; $72 Nonmembers
March 11 – April 29, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
“Nothing more completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity, than straightforward and simple
integrity in another.”
-Charles Caleb Colton
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Fitness
Fitness
TAI CHI EXERCISE-Elm Street
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
These low impact aerobics classes are designed
for those over 55.
Instructor: Louise Lockett
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room),
8 Tuesdays/Thursdays; Afternoons
$32 Members; $64 Nonmembers
January 6 – February 26, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room),
8 Tuesdays/Thursdays; Afternoons
$32 Members; $64 Nonmembers
March 10 – April 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Elm Street, (Roger Mullin Room)
8 Mon/Wed/Fri, Mornings
$40 Members; $80 Nonmembers
January 5 – February 27, 8:50 -9:50 a.m.
Elm Street, (Roger Mullin Room )
8 Mon/Wed/Fri, Mornings
$40 Members; $80 Nonmembers
March 9 – May 1, 8:50 – 9:50 a.m.
NO CLASS April 3
Mosser, 7 Monday/Wednesday
$28 Members; $56 Nonmembers
January 5 – February 25, 11:30 AM – 12:30 p.m.
NO CLASS Jan 19 or Feb 16
Mosser, 8 Monday/Wednesday
$32 Members/ $64 Nonmembers
March 9 – April 28 11:30 AM – 12:30 p.m.
Orefield, 8 Tuesdays/Thursdays
$32 Members; $64 Nonmembers
January 6 – February 26, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Orefield, 8 Tuesdays/Thursdays
$32 Members; $80 Nonmembers
March 10 – April 30, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Is a holistic exercise that helps reduce stress, promotes physical well-being. Using tai chi form
moves and qigong sets, coordinate breath and
movement to enhance strength, balance, and
calmness. Memorizing sequences is not required
and movements are slow, flowing and adaptable.
Led by Master Pai Shen Li (Brian Kunsman)
8 Wednesday/Fridays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$48 Members; $96 Nonmembers
January 7-February 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
8 Wednesday/Fridays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$48 Members; $96 Nonmembers
March 11-May 1; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
TRADITIONAL TAI CHI-Elm Street
Is an exercise consisting of a series of slow, flowing movements that promote holistic benefits for
the individual practitioner. These benefits include
improved balance and coordination, leg strength,
cardiovascular health, mental concentration, stress
relief. Movements can be modified to accommodate different capabilities. Led by Master Pai Shen
Li (Brian Kunsman)
Tai Chi Advance
8 Mondays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$36 Members; $72 Nonmembers
January 5-February 23; 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
8 Mondays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$36 Members; $72 Nonmembers
March 9-April 27; 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Tai Chi Beginners
8 Mondays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
January 5-February 23; 12:30-1:30 p.m.
8 Mondays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
March 9-April 27; 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Fitness
SilverSneakers®
STRENGTH TRAINING-Elm Street-p.m.
SilverSneakers Classic
SilverSneakers Chair Yoga
These classes enhance well-being, strength, balance,
fall prevention, weight loss, flexibility, and boosts metabolism. Includes chair yoga and ballet barre yoga
and exercise.
8 Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons
Elm Street (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
January 6 – February 26, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
$48 Members/$96 Nonmembers
Taught by Julene Martin-Morganelli, CYT, CEI
Combining Ashtanga, Kripalu, Tibetan-Yantra,
Silver Sneakers Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga
Flow to improve well-being, strength, circulation,
balance, digestion, health, and flexibility. Guided
meditation practice and Ashtanga 8-limbed
vinyasa yoga lesson included.
Yoga Teacher: Julene Martin-Morganelli, CYT
GENTLE YOGA – ELM STEET
SilverSneakers Floor Mat Yoga
8 Monday/Wednesday Mornings
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room)
$64 Members; $128 Nonmembers
January 5 – February 25; 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
8 Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons
Elm Street (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
March 10 – April 30, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
$48 Members/$96 Nonmembers
Taught by Julene Martin-Morganelli, CYT, CEI
8 Monday/Wednesday Mornings
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room)
$64 Members; $128 Nonmembers
March 9 – April 29; 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
STRENGTH TRAINING-Elm Street-a.m.
8 Tuesday/Thursday Noontime
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room)
January 6 – February 26, 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m..
$64 Members/$128 Nonmembers
These classes enhance well-being, strength, balance,
fall prevention, weight loss, flexibility, and boosts metabolism. Includes chair yoga and ballet barre yoga
and exercise. NO CLASSES APRIL 3
8 Wednesday/Friday Mornings
Elm Street (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$48 Members; $96 Nonmembers
January 7 – February 27, 8:50 – 9:50 a.m.
Led by Lee Ann Price
8 Wednesday/Friday Mornings
Elm Street (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$48 Members; $96 Nonmembers
March 11 – May 1, 8:50 – 9:50 a.m.
Led By Lee Ann Price
“To keep the body in good
health is a duty...otherwise we shall
not be able to keep our mind strong
and clear.” —Buddha
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YOGA CLASSES
ASHTANGA YOGA – ELM STREET
8 Tuesday/Thursday Noontime
Elm Street (Roger Mullin Room)
March 10 – April 30, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$64 Members/$128 Nonmembers
ASHTANGA YOGA – OREFIELD
at Jordan Lutheran Church, Snowdrift Road
8 Monday/Wednesdays Afternoons
$64 Members; $128 Nonmembers
January 5 – February 25, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
8 Monday/Wednesdays Afternoons
$64 Members; $128 Nonmembers
March 9 – April 29, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE, PLEASE
CALL JULENE FOR INFORMATION.
610-437-3700
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Fitness
WATER AEROBICS SWIMMING at
Muhlenberg College
The pool is in the Sports Complex just east of the
stadium (Liberty and 24th Street). Please park on
the street! Enter the campus through the stadium
gates and walk to the other side of the building. On
your first visit, get there a half hour early. Upon
entering the building ask the receptionist for directions to the locker room. Instructor: Jerry Vogwill
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
$4 Members; $8 Nonmembers
Drop in and pay for class as you go.
SWIMMING LAPS AT Rodale Aquatic
Center at Cedar Crest
Enjoy lap swimming in their 84-degree, 25-yard
pool. Signed release form for their facility required
prior to the start of class. Forms are available at
the Lehigh Valley Active Life. 610-437-3700
Cedar Crest, 8 Tuesdays/Thursdays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
January 6 – February 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
ZUMBA GOLD ® -Elm Street
Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latininspired, dance-fitness, which is designed for seniors. The pace is a little slower than regular
Zumba classes. Exercise and have fun!
Official Zumba® Instructor: Louise Lockett
8 Thursdays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
January 8 – February 26, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
8 Thursdays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
March 12 – April 30, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
8 Wednesdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
January 7 – February 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
8 Wednesdays (Roger Mullin Room)
$24 Members; $48 Nonmembers
March 11 – April 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cedar Crest, 8 Tuesdays/Thursdays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
March 10 – April 30, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Health
“When we think we have been
hurt by someone in the past, we build
up defenses to protect ourselves from
being hurt in the future. So the fearful past causes a fearful future and
the past and future become one. We
cannot love when we feel fear… When
we release the fearful past and forgive
everyone, we will experience total love
and oneness with all.”
~Gerald G. Jampolsky
Blood Pressure Check
Aaron HealthCare ~ 4th Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.; January 27; February 24;
March 24; April 28
T.O.P.S. ~ Takes Pounds off Sensibly
All Are Welcome! Fior information, please call 610
-437-3700 and leave a message. A T.O.P.S representative will contact you. Weigh in 9:00 a.m.
Elm Street (Mullin Room), 3rd Tuesday
Elm Street (Room 102), 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Tuesday
$26.00 per year for membership
$2.00 per month for dues
9:00-10:45 a.m.
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Games & Cards
CARDS AND GAMES-Elm Street
Exercise for the mind! Join us for Party Bridge
(must know how to play). Contact Rick Daugherty
610-437-3700, to sign up.
Pinochle, Gin Rummy, Monopoly, Party Bridge,
etc. (Trexler Room) Monday; 11:30 a.m.
Games & Cards
ACBL BEGINNING DUPLICATE BRIDGE
0-49 MASTER POINTS
Elm St. (Trexler Room); 1st & 3rd Wednesday;
$5 Each player; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ACBL BRIDGE GAME
CRIBBAGE-Elm Street
For Players with 199 points or less.
Directors: Bob Cole and Frank Kuebler
Learn to play cribbage and enjoy the game!
Contact Rita Miller, 610-967-2258
Elm St. (Trexler Room), Thursday
$7 Member; $8 Nonmember; 12:30-4:00 p.m.
(Room 104); Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00-5:00 p.m.; Drop in – no reservation needed
ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE
MAH JONGG-Elm Street
Play and have fun! Lessons in this Chinese game
are also available!
Contact Millie Hoimes 610-442-2024
Elm St. (Room 104); Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00-5:00 p.m.; Drop in – no reservation needed
POKER CLUB-Elm Street
JOIN IN THE FUN!
Monday/Friday/Saturday (Room 105)
12:30-4:00 p.m.; Drop in-no reservation needed
SCRABBLE-Elm Street
Great experience for the mind—a place where
you can qualify for master’s points.
Elm St. (Trexler Room);
$7 Member; $8 Nonmember
Friday–Invitational 12:30 p.m.
Saturday-Open 10:00 a.m.
ADVANCED BEGINNER BRIDGE
LESSONS-Elm Street
Instructor: Belinda Rose Anderson
8 Thursdays (Room 106); 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Jan 8, 15, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26 and March 5 & 12
Snow dates March 26 and April 9
$50 members/$100 nonmembers
Join us for a friendly game of scrabble. Exercise
your mind while improving your skills. ROUND
ROBIN SEATING, no need to bring a partner.
(Room 104) Fridays; 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Drop in-no reservation needed
HEARTS CARD GAME-Elm Street
PINOCHLE-Elm Street
NEW
JOIN IN THE FUN!
(Trexler Room)
Monday & Friday 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:30 p.m.
BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS
Instructor: Belinda Rose Anderson
8 Thursdays (Room 106); 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Jan 8, 15, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26 and March 5 & 12
Snow dates March 26 and April 9
$50 members/$100 nonmembers
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Hearts
Enjoy a fun card game of hearts.
Novice and experienced players welcome. If you don’t know how to play,
we will teach you.
Led by Tom Lemon
Mondays (Trexler Room)
Free Members/$5.00 Nonmembers
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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Autumn Adventure & Bountiful Bingo
MEMBER FUNDRAISERS: VERY SUCCESSFUL
NETTING OVER $16,000.00 FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS
Autumn Adventure
$13,863
Bountiful Bingo
(an extension of Autumn Adventure)
$2,425
A very special thank you to the
.Autumn Adventure Committee
.Led by Nancy Buskirk and Lori Paules,
.All the volunteers, sponsors,
.donors and guests.
New committee members are
always welcome!
Please contact Diane Nolan
610-437-3700 for
information or to join the committee
SAVE THE DATE:
Autumn Adventure—
September 20, 2015
Bountiful Bingo—
November 4, 2015
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Movies & More...
MORE THAN MOVIES

CALL TO 610-437-3700 TO SIGN UP FOR THE MOVIE & ICE CREAM
Lunch—11:30 a.m.- $2.50 for persons over 60 and $5.40 for age 59 and under)
 call 610-437-3700 by 9:00 a.m. the day before to reserve lunch

Movie at noon and
 ice cream sundaes (Sponsored by HCR Manor Care)
* “Rear Window”
1 hr. 55 min.
Wednesday, January 14th
$2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers—1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller
starring Jimmy Stewart, Raymond Burr and Grace Kelly.
* “12 Years a Slave”
2 hr. 14 min.
Wednesday, January 28th -$2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black
man is abducted and sold into slavery. Starring Chiwelel Ejiofor and
Lupita Nyong”o
* “The Bucket List”
1 hr. 37 min.
Wednesday, February 11th— $2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off
on a road trip with wishes of things to do before they die. Starring
Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman
* “The Hundred-Foot Journey
2 hrs. 4 min.
Wednesday, February 25th -$2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory when they move to a
small village in the south of France to open an Indian restaurant.
Starring Helen Mirren.
* “Walk the Line”
2 hrs. 33 min.
Wednesday, March 11th, $2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
Chronicles the early career of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
* “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
2 hrs. 4 min.
Wednesday, March 25th- $2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
A group of British retirees decide to "outsource" their retirement to less
expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the
newly restored Marigold Hotel. Starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.
* “The Theory of Everything”
2 hrs. 4 min.
Wednesday, April 8th—$2.00 Members/$4.00 Nonmembers
A look at the relationship between a famous physicist, Stephen Hawking
and his wife.
* “The Good Lie”
1 hr. 52 min.
Wednesday, April 29th—$2.00 Member/$4.00 Nonmembers
The story of the Lost boys and girls of Sudan, orphaned children who walked thou
sands of miles without food or shelter, to escape the civil war in 1983.
Starring Reese Witherspoon.
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Broadway Musicals
Wednesday Matinees, March 25th or May 6th at 2:00 p.m.
CHOOSE ONE SHOW FOR EACH DATE
$50 deposit to reserve your ticket—Final payment due 30 days prior
On the Twentieth Century follows a down-and-out Broadway producer
named Oscar Jaffe, who struggles to convince his former muse and lover,
to return to Broadway in a (non-existent) epic drama about Mary Magdalene. Starring Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth and Tony nominee Peter Gallagher. Side Orchestra—$157—MARCH 25th
Back by Popular Demand—Beautiful and Kinky Boots
Beautiful tells the story of Carole King from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager (Carol Klein) struggling to enter the record business to her
years spent as a chart-topping music legend. Mid mezzanine—$135 This theatre has an elevator MARCH 25th
Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, who is forced to save his family’s
shoe factory in Northern England after the sudden death of his father. Charlie finds inspiration in Lola, A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy
stilettos. As the unlikely pair works to turn the factory around, they find they
have more in common than they ever dreamed possible. Orchestra $139—MARCH 25th
FINDING
NEVERLAND
A new musical
Finding Neverland follows the story of author J.M. Barrie and his relationship with the family of widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, who eventually became Barrie's inspiration to write Peter Pan. Starring Kelsey Grammer
(Frazier) and Matthey Morrison (from Glee). Orchestra $139—MAY 6th
Wicked is the untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked
Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. Based
on the imaginative Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked takes a fantasy journey
through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and
love. Rear Orchestra $135—MAY 6th
An American in Paris—Eager to begin his life anew after the brutality of
combat, World War II Army veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly liberated
Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. With the assistance of fellow ex-pat, a wealthy American with a past she wishes to forget,
Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian
shop girl with her own secret. Rear Side Orchestra $129—MAY 6th
Depart Calvary Temple, 3436 Winchester Road at 9:30 a.m.
or 9:00 a.m. from Trans-Bridge Station (for those who live in Bethlehem)
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Sneak Preview 2015 Trips
DAY TRIPS
BROADWAY SHOWS, WEDNESDAY MATINEE
$50 Deposit to reserve your Broadway seat, Balance due one month prior to the show
Details on Page 17
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - March 25th
BEAUTIFUL— March 25th
KINKY BOOTS - March 25th
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FINDING NEVERLAND - May 6th
WICKED — May 6th
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS—May 6th
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CRUISE ON “THE RIVER LADY” TOM’S RIVER, NEW JERSEY
JULY 9, 2015
Enjoy Lunch on this historic stern-wheeler river cruise tour of uniquely designed,
stately historic homes and beautifully manicured lawns and gardens along the river.
(Many of them dating back to the turn of the last century.)
$77 Members; $90 Nonmembers
CASINO TRIP—May 11th
911 MEMORIAL AND RIVER CRUISE—DATE TO BE DECIDED
CHRISTMAS SHOW, NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Sight and Sound with lunch at Shady Maple
$93 Members; $110 Nonmembers
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OVER NIGHT TRIPS
SMOKEY MOUNTAINS, APRIL 27-MAY 2, 2015
5 SHOWS; 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS
$644 Members; $664 Nonmembers; double occupancy
$813 Member for single; $833 Nonmember for single
FINGER LAKES WINE TASTING, SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2015
3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS
$444 Members; $464 Nonmembers; double occupancy
$563 Member for single; $583 Nonmember for single
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Golf League
Groups
GOLF LEAGUE 2015
Golfing at different golf courses!
Arts & Crafts
Current Events
Knit & Chat
Quilting & Sewing
Organizational meeting for Golf
League 2015
Elm Street (Room 106);
February 26; 1:00 p.m.
Active Life’s Tuesday morning, 9
a.m., golf league plays at 19 different
golf courses from approximately April
14, 2015 to November 24, 2015,
weather permitting. Join us for friendship on the golf course.
For play, if you have not played
with the group, please sign up
with:
Richard Warner:
[email protected] or 610-391-9232
For other information contact:
Marcel Guindine:
[email protected];
610-398-8146
For information regarding
scheduling:
Jerry Gritman:
[email protected];
610-820-5323
KNIT AND CHAT GROUP-ELM STREET
Every Thursday morning we knit a little, chat a little, exchange views on everything and learn something about each other and our talents. Some of
us are beginners and others are more experienced. All levels are welcome and it’s FREE to
members! Just bring your project – knitting, crocheting, or other needlework.
Thursdays (Room 101)
Free Members; $5.00 Nonmembers
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS GROUP-Elm Street
Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those
fingers nimble! Sign up early as this class fills up
fast. Instructor: Trisha Baker
(Room 107) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
9:00-11:30 a.m.
January 5-April 30
CURRENT EVENTS-Elm Street
Join this open discussion group to express your
opinions. A flexible agenda will include world, national, state and local events that have occurred.
All are welcome in a friendly atmosphere.
Moderator: Ted LaRose
Thursdays (Room 105) FREE
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
QUILTING & SEWING GROUP-Elm Street
FUN—GREAT COMPANY—ENJOY!! Feel welcome to join us as we make hand-sewn quilts. All
skill levels are welcome! Learn how to quilt, if you
are a beginner. Quilts make great gifts; some of
the quilts are for sale. Instructor: Alverna Erney
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Room105)
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE
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Groups
History
Lady Bugs Red Hat
Life Sharing Events
Singles Group
Woman to Woman
LADY BUGS RED HAT SOCIETY
Enjoy various activities every month, some at the
Center, some away, but not too far. Meet LADIES
like yourself who want FUN, FUN, FUN!! The only
rule is to wear a RED HAT! Elm Street
Call Earlene Thompson 610-928-7544.
LIFE SHARING EVENTS GROUP
Join us for an informal discussion of things that
are of importance in your life, i.e.; living with your
mother-in-law, paying bills, having difficult conversations with others, etc. Members will be encouraged to facilitate the group discussions.
HUNTING THE PRESIDENT-Elm Street
Few people realize that would-be assassins are
anything but a rarity. This course will tell a sensational story of largely forgotten, or never before
revealed, attempts to kill America’s presidents.
Led by Ted LaRose
3 Fridays (Room 102)
$9 Members; $18 Nonmembers
February 13, 20, 27, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
REASONS TO KILL-Elm Street
Why Americans Choose War? When is war the
right decision? Americans profess to be peaceloving people yet we have been drawn into war in
distant lands. We will explore historical perspectives and insightful commentary. The class will be
confronting the crucial issues of war and peace.
Led by Ted LaRose
2 Mondays (Room 102)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
March 16 & 23, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Elm St. (107) Fridays, FREE
Ongoing – 12:00-3:00 p.m.
SINGLES GROUP-Elm Street
A group of active single seniors taking advantage
of all our community has to offer; educationally,
culturally and recreationally. Recent activities
have included bowling, miniature golf, museum
tours, lectures, a tour of the Ironton Rail Trail, Art
in the Park, band concerts, nature walks and, dining out. Call Dori at 610-398-0142 or visit the
Center’s website www.LVActiveLife.org for our
calendar of events.
Elm St. (Room 106) 2nd Friday of the month
1:00-2:30 p.m.; Drop in – no reservations needed
WOMAN TO WOMAN-Elm Street
A friendly place where you can be yourself, enjoy
thought provoking topics and meaningful conversation with women who are eager to share their
life experiences.
8 Mondays (Room 107)
Free Members; $5 per session Nonmembers
January 5 – February 23, 1:30—3:30 p.m.
FACTS & FALLACIES-Elm Street
We will explore stories of the strange and unusual
escape to a world of strange events, slippery
characters, odd customs, hard conclusions,
haunting mysteries and sharing astounding discoveries. Led by Ted LaRose
2 Fridays (Room 102)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
April 10 and 17, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
“Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human
beings have the awesome ability to
take any experience of their lives and
create a meaning that disempowers
them or one that can literally save
their lifes.”
7 Mondays (Room 107)
Free Members; $5 per session Nonmembers
March 2 – April 27, 1:30—3:30 p.m.
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-Tony Robbins
History
Ice Cream Socials
THE STRUGGLE OF NELSON
MANDELA-Elm Street
Apartheid and Democracy in South Africa.
Led by Al Skeath
Thursday (Room 102)
$6 Members/$12 Nonmembers
March 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
CINEMA KINGS: 1930-1960-Elm Street
Featuring the lives of male stars: Gable, Fonda,
Cagney, Grant, Bogart, Tracy, Wayne and Stewart. Led by Al Skeath
Tuesday (Room 102)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
March 17, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
THE ROMANOVS-Elm Street
A look at 300 years of rule in Russia by the Tzars.
Led by Al Skeath
Thursday (Room 102)
$6 Members/$12 Nonmembers
April 9th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WWII HISTORY-Elm Street
ICE CREAM SOCIALSElm Street
You are invited to join us each
month for an ice cream social. All
are welcome; bring a friend or
meet and make some new
friends. Make a reservation for
the movie too. Call for Information.
RSVP 610-437-3700; FREE
SPONSORED BY
HCR MANORCARE
Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos
The Stalingrad Campaign
Wednesday (Room 105)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
January 21, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays (Trexler Room)
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Famous Submarines in the Pacific
Wednesday (Room 105)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
February 18, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
January 28, February 25,
March 25, April 29
The 27th Infantry Division in WWII
Wednesday (Room 105)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
March 18, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Hope to see you all there!
The Port Chicago 50
Wednesday (Room 105)
$6 Members; $12 Nonmembers
April 15, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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Karaoke
Language
The Romance of Language: From One
Word to One World
KARAOKE-Elm Street
NEW
Join us for fun and entertainment and have a blast
singing along to your favorite tunes.
Led by Your Host
Bobby James
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
(Trexler Room)
Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25,
March 11, 25, April 8, 22
$2 Members;
$5 Nonmembers
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Communication in this millennium will weave a
global web that you and I can only begin to imagine.
What we can be sure of, however, is that language
itself will metamorphize with a unity of structure and
lexicon far beyond historical experience. The present
series - besides being a very entertaining event - will
uncover linguistic affinities that have already been
evolving over long stretches of time and space. The
story of language, after all, is the story of common
sense - articulated. It is also a tale of high adventure!
Our study will be especially interested in the
blend of Anglo-Saxon and French that needed only the
‘Tudor touch’ to form our mother tongue, a language of
remarkable versatility. This facet of English can best be
appreciated in the scope and flexibility characteristic of
American usage.
Finally, a realistic study of language recognizes that words and ways with words ultimately come
from men, not manuals. A living language is as colorful
and diverse as the speakers themselves. Listeners
beware! Led by Richard O’Donnell
1. “And He Oped His Mouth and Spake . . .”- the
great conversation begins
2. The Rivers Run Together- the roots and routes of
language
3. Beowulf Meets the Bard- creating the Queen’s
English
4. Is There an American Language?- just listen
5. Cherchez le Mot Juste- each moment has its own
Proper articulation
6. It’s the Communication, Stupid!- vernaculars,
slang, jargon, argot, patois, etc.
Elm Street (Room 102), 6 Thursdays
$35 (Members); $70 Nonmembers
February 19 – March 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Membership
Membership
Drive
Volunteers are needed for
our Membership Drive
Our goal is to increase our membership by 500 by May, 2015.
Staff will be sending letters to
lapsed members from the past
two years and also to nonmembers who use the Center.
Volunteers can help us do this by
making telephone calls, which will
be done at the Center from 3:00
– 6:00 p.m. A script will be provided and pizza will be served on
call nights. Dates to be determined. Call Ethelene for information or to volunteer for the
Membership Drive.
610-437-3700.
Member Memorial
THE FOLLOWING CENTER MEMBERS
WILL BE MISSED, AS ONES FOR
WHOM OUR LIVES HAVE BEEN ENRICHED, AND MADE OUR FELLOWSHIP BETTER IN SOME SPECIAL
WAY HERE AT LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE. THIS IS A SMALL WAY
OF SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION
OF HOW GLAD WE ARE THAT THEY
WERE A PART OF OUR LIVES!
IN MEMORY
MEMBERS AND LIFE MEMBERS
Gail B. Englund, Life Member
Irwin (Don) Forman
Shirley A. Golley
James Joseph Henry III
Mary N. Maritch
Valerie A. Mensinger
Diann H. Mory, Life Member
Armond F. Piehl, Life Member
Veronica Swartz, Life Member
The volunteer who recruits the
most members will be awarded a
$100 cash prize.
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Carl D. Weaver
Loraine Wirth
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Music
Music
BIG BAND REHEARSALS
Big Band Musicians are welcome to join our new
Big Band. Led by: Allan Meyerson. FREE
Elm St. (Trexler Room) Friday 10:00-11:30 a.m.
CHORUS - "Good Vibrations"-Elm Street
All singers are welcome to join in the fun!
Directed by Larry Williams, Executive Director of
Munopco
Mondays, Trexler Room, FREE
January 5 – April 27
NO CHORUS, April 6
ELM STREET JAZZ WORKSHOP
The jazz band is designed to bring out the creativity in music through improvisation. If you play an
instrument and want to explore jazz, join us. We
will play standards and learn how to go past the
melody bringing out your musical virtuosity. Some
proficiency on your instrument and some reading
ability is a plus. Led by: Allan Meyerson
Elm St, (Trexler Room) Fridays, FREE
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
JAZZ WORKSHOP-Elm Street
Rotating Styles and Skill Levels
Wednesday (Trexler Room) 9:00-10:30 Led by:
Allan Meyerson. FREE
LATIN SALSA BAND-Elm Street
LEARN SALSA-JOIN THIS NEW BAND
Looking for musicians to join this newly formed
Latin Salsa Band. Bring your instrument and explore and learn Latin Salsa.
Led by: Hector Rosado
Elm St (Trexler), Tuesdays, FREE
7:30-9:30 p.m.
NO LATIN SALSA REHEARSAL ON THE
2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Stay Creative and Healthy in
the Mind, Body, Heart, and
Spirit! Join the Orchestra, Big
Band, Chorus, Salsa Band, Jazz
Band or Krazy Kids!!!!!!
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LEHIGH VALLEY POPS ORCHESTRAElm Street
We invite anyone who is interested and knows
how to play an instrument to join us for our rehearsals. The orchestra performs at a number of
sites throughout the Lehigh Valley. Director:
George Fennell; Every Thursday (Trexler Room)
FREE; 9:00 –10:30 a.m.
KRAZY KIDS SING-ALONG GROUP-Elm
Street
People who love to sing the old standards are welcome. The group performs at Nursing homes and
community centers. Join us to have fun and enjoy
our group. Thursdays (Room107) FREE
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Opera
OPERA “An Afternoon at the OPERA”
Enjoy these video performances on a large screen
TV. All operas are shown with English subtitles.
Includes light refreshments at the break. Led by
Charles and Barbara Vengrove
La Boheme (Puccini) - Luciano Pavarotti
Elm Street (Room 102), Wednesday
$3 Member; $6 Nonmember
January 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Roberto Devereux (Donizetti) - Beverly Sills
Elm Street (Mary Louise Mullin Room), Friday
$3 Member; $6 Nonmember
February 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Madame Butterfly - (Puccini) - Placido Domingo
Elm Street (Room 102), Friday
$3 Member; $6 Nonmember
March 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Barber of Seville - (Rossini) - Juan Diego Florez
Elm Street (Room 102), Wednesday
$3 Member; $6 Nonmember
April 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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Pickleball
Snow Shoveling
PICKLEBALL - NEW - Elm Street
Pickleball is a sport in which two or four players
use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a
whiffle ball, over a net. Bring your own racquet or
use one of ours. You may reserve a time when
the room is free.
Thursdays (Mary Louise Mullin Room)
January 8 – April 30; 2:30-4:30 p.m.
$2 per session Members/$4 Nonmembers
Recreation
FREE SNOW SHOVELING
Rules and Qualifications:
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When two or more inches of snow have fallen, if
you are low income and live in the city of Allentown, you may be eligible for help to get snow
shoveled on your sidewalk. This does not include
driveways or cars.
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You must own your own house and have homeowners insurance. Your income must be less than
$23,500 for a single person and less than $31,500
for a couple.
.
PING PONG
Paddles & balls are provided. Room 101
Call Rick at the Center - 610-437-3700
50¢ per hour Members; $1.00 per hour Nonmembers
Monday—11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday— 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday—8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
READING LIBRARY AND CAFÉ
Enjoy our lending library, reading and lobby areas.
Borrow a book and/or give a book. Café with coffee, donuts and free Wi-Fi and laptop computer
are available in the lobby area.
TELEVISION IN ROOM 102
You must be over the age of 60 or have a disability.
.
You must have no other options for getting your
snow shoveled.
.
You must complete an application and waiver
form and return it to Lehigh Valley Active Life at
1633 West Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102.
.
Call 610-437-3700 for more information and to
request an application and waiver form.
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Snow will be shoveled if there are enough volunteers. This is no guarantee of service.
SilverSneakers®
Enjoy our large screen TV in room 102, when the
room is free, empty and available. Announced
movie and opera events and classes will happen
in room 102 as well.
POOL TABLE
Call Rick at the Center - 610-437-3700;
[email protected]; Room 101
50¢ per hour Members; $1.00 per hour Nonmembers
Monday—8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday—11:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday-11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday—8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
All other times by special arrangement only.
Healthways SilverSneakers ® Fitness Program
Please scan your SilverSneakers card every
time you come to LV Active Life.
Call 610-437-3700.
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Spanish
Support the Troops
SPANISH
Is for those who want to learn conversational Spanish
and have fun while doing so. Pre requisite for all levels is that you take current level here at the Center.
No pre requisite for Level I. Fees may increase due to
low enrollment. Please register two weeks prior to the
start of class. Instructor: Arturo Sobrino
NO Classes December 29th
Level 40
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
December 15 – February 9, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Level 48
Elm St (HIrchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
December 15 – February 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Level 8
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
December 15 – February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Level 23
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
December 15 – February 9, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Level 1
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
February 16 – April 6, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Level 41
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
February 16 – April 6, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Level 49
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
February 16 – April 6, 11:00 a.m. – noon
CARE PACKAGES FOR SOLDIERS
Do you want to do something to help our soldiers
serving overseas? We send packages to our
troops on a regular basis, not just during the holidays. If possible items should be fragrance free,
no pork products, no perishables, glass or crushable items. Think of items useful and easily packable! Short list of suggested items that we are often in need of to send our troops: Disposable
cameras, snacks & candy (individually wrapped),
drink mixes to be mixed in water, peanut butter &
crackers, sunscreen, toiletries, razors, AA batteries, sanitizers & wipes, personal care items, and
personal notes! Personal notes to our soldiers
from adults or school children are always needed
and really boost their morale, letting them know
that the people back home support them! Please
do not date them.
Monetary donations are gladly accepted if you
wish to help defray the costs of shipping or to
buy any other needed items. Each box we
send currently costs about $16.00. Let us know
if you would like a tax deductible receipt as we are
a Charitable 501(c)(3). Checks can be made to
Support the Troops Inc.
If you know of anyone currently serving overseas,
especially from our local area, contact us with
their full name and address and how long they will
be serving at that address and, if possible, any
other information. We will gladly add them to our
list to send them a care package as well.
Thank you!
Blair & Valerie Ferguson
Level 9
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
February 16 – April 6, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Level 24
Elm St (Hirchak Room), 8 Mondays
$50 Members; $100 Nonmembers
February 16 – April 6, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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Support the Troops Inc.
EIN # 26-2763914
143 Pinehurst Lane
Easton, PA 18042
610-438-8885
[email protected]
Wednesday Night BINGO
BINGO
Every Wednesday Evening
Open To The Public
5:30 P.M. DOORS OPEN
6:30 P.M. START TIME
Elm Street; Trexler Room
Admission: $15.00 each
Includes: one Bingo packet of (4) double cards and one packet of specials
$1.00 for the coverall
Payout is $15.00 per board game
45 or more players-payout is $20.00 per board game
SAVE THE DATE FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY, PLAN A BIRTHDAY, AND BOUNTIFUL BINGO GAMES! COME OUT, JOIN IN THE FUN, AND BRING YOUR
FRIENDS! LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE.
Free coffee and snacks!
VOLUNTEER! 610-437-3700
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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Belinda Rose Anderson, is an ACBL certified
Club Director with a specialty of teaching bridge to
beginners. She is teaching her third bridge course
at LVAL.
Trisha Baker, owned and operated the first Group
Day Care Home in PA for 12 years. Her hobbies
are writing children’s stories, home remodeling.
Bonny Batman, is an artist, certified interior decorator, certified ceramics teacher. She is the greatgreat-granddaughter of James Grader who served
twice in the Civil War and is depicted on the 7th
Street Monument facing east.
Charles Bonos is a physician whose avocation is
WWII history.
Alverna Ernie, is a retired school bus driver who
loves to quilt and crochet. She attended school
for practical nursing and worked at two aircraft
factories—Vultee and Jacobs.
George Fennell, taught high school music at
Northern Lehigh. He has played with the Marine
Band of Allentown and the Macungie Band. He
studied conducting at Temple University.
Andy Konnick, has been a member, student &
instructor at LV Active Life since the 1990’s. He is
retired from Lucent Technologies; his hobbies are
computers, trips, spending time with his sons and
grandsons.
Brian H. Kunsman (Master Pai, Shen Li), is a
dedicated teacher of Pai Lum Tai Chi, Chi Kung,
and Kung Fu. He is a 3rd generation lineage
holder of this system of Martial Arts and a 7th
High Level Black Belt.
Ted LaRose, is a LV Active Life member with
graduate degrees in U.S. History and Education.
He taught high school economics and sociology
before retiring. Ted has a background in sociology as well as coaching debate.
Tom Lemon teaches our new fun session of
Hearts Card Game.
Dolly Fleischmann, While watercolor is her favorite, she has enjoyed all mediums throughout the
years. Helping others to explore their talents and
skills in the arts has been very rewarding to both
her and her students.
Louise Lockett, is a certified Senior Instructor
who teaches at the Center and at the college level. She is certified and licensed to teach
ZUMBA® and ZUMBA GOLD®, and she teaches
fitness classes for the Philadelphia Eagles and
the IronPigs.
Hong Tatt Foo, is an internationally known painter
and art teacher whose paintings are in many private and public collections around the world.
Jim Levan, has worked as a system support specialist for Canon, Toshiba and Ricoh for over 25
years. Currently he works as an independent
technology consultant supporting home office and
small business with their networks and computer
hardware.
Albert P. Heydt, has been doing computerized
research for the past 10 years. He has done several family trees.
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Mary Ann Kocher, was owner and teacher of
Marianne’s School of Dance before retiring after
30 years. She has also choreographed for many
theater groups in the Lehigh Valley. She is currently a member of Good Vibrations Chorus here
at LV Active Life.
Joanne Lucas, was a secretary at Valley Youth
House for 18 years. Her aunts taught her to knit
when she was a child and she taught her 12
grandchildren.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Richard Mannix, is a degreed 40+ year I.T. professional who has recently retired from corporate
adventures to continue with ones in I.T. consulting, real estate & community volunteering.
Julene Martin-Morganelli, CYT, certified Group
Exercise Instructor, Advanced Certified Yoga
Teacher in Ashtanga, Therapeutic, Senior & Pregnancy, Personal Trainer, Meditation, Somatic
Healing, Senior Fitness, Holistic Fitness, Nutrition
for Athletes, Healthy Lifestyle Management, Addictive Behavior Healing, Adult Ballet Fitness, SilverSneakers®.
Allan Meyerson, a transplanted NYC musician
has attended Queens College as a Music Major.
He has studied and played with some of the
greats in jazz. He has played all types of music
and in all types of groups.
Richard O’Donnell , a native of Summit Hill, PA
has been recognized as counselor and lecturer in
the Lehigh Valley over the past 32 years. He
earned a degree in Sacred Theology from Georgian University in Rome, and a master’s degree in
Clinical Psychology from Ford
Connie Peters is a freelance artist and art instructor with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising
from Kutztown State University.
Roberta Penn teaches computer, iPod and iPad
classes.
Lee Ann Price, CYT, has been teaching yoga for
about 12 years. She is also a Shiatsu practitioner
and body worker. She loves teaching yoga classes and exercise classes to students of all ages
and abilities.
Hector Rosado, has toured with a number of
groups, including with the late Tito Puente in Argentina, and the late Celia Cruze in Columbia. He
continues to perform and enjoys sharing his talents with older adults.
Ray & Myra Rosenberger, have been teaching
ballroom dancing since 1978. They graduated
from Jamison Dance Academy in Bucks County in
1976 and took advanced classes at Lansdale
School of Dance.
Al Skeath Seven years as an engineer at Lehigh
Portland Cement Company, 24 years PPL power
plant engineering, and 11 years as a Deputy Program Manager at the United States Energy Association in Washington, DC. Also, appeared in over
60 stage productions at local community theatres.
Arturo Sobrino, attended the University of Havana and has taught for over 50 years.
Marguerite Stulack, learned in the school of hard
knocks. She has experience with the elderly, Alzheimer’s and hospice patients. She has 14 years
experience in a family practice.
Charles & Barbara Vengrove have given classes
at the Institute for Learning in Retirement for a
number of years. They love to share the joy of
opera with others.
Jerry Vogwill, is a water aerobics, swimming and
water safety instructor.
Larry A. Williams, is Artistic Director for MunOpCo Music Theatre (The Municipal Opera Company
of Allentown). Larry is a member of the Board of
Directors for the Allentown Fair.
Chris Reibman, s the General Manager and Director of Dining Services for Country Meadows
Retirement Community for the past 14 years.
Chris is culinary trained through Johnson & Wales
College of Culinary Arts Program.
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INDEX — CLASS
2-1-1 United Way
ACBL Beginner Bridge
ACBL Bridge Game
ACBL Duplicate Bridge
Acrylic
Acting
Advanced Bridge Class
Advocate
Apprise
Arts & Crafts
Ashtanga Yoga
Autumn Adventure
Balance
Bands, Bells, Balls
Basic Oriental Painting
Beginner Bridge Class
Beginning Line Dance
Benefits Checkup
Big Band
Bingo Wednesday
Blood Pressure Check
Bountiful Bingo
Bridge
Broadway Musicals Trips
Café
Cards & Games
Ceramics
Chi Kung
Chorus
Christmas Show
Cinema Kings
Computer Maintenance
Computers
Cooking
Country Line Dance Class
Creative Arts
Creative Side
Cribbage
Current Events
Dance
Delicious Dining
Diane L. Yudt
Elm St Luncheonette
Email & Wifi
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Fan Favorites
Finger Lakes Wine Taste
Fitness
Food Bank
Games & Cards
Genealogy Lab Class
Gentle Yoga
Golf League
Groups
Health
Hearts Card Game
History
Holiday Closings
Hunting for the President
Ice Cream Socials
Index
Information
Intro Computer I & II
Jazz Bank
Jazz Workshop
Karaoke
Knit & Chat
Krazy Kids
Lady Bugs Red Hats
Language
Lap Swimming
Latin Salsa Band
Life Sharing Events
Lifestyles
Line Dancing
Location of Class
Lost and Found
Low Impact Aerobics
Mah Jongg
Matter of Balance
Meet the Instructors
Member Memorial
Membership Drive
Membership Dues
Memorial
Movies & More…
Music
Nelson Mandela
Opera
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Pickleball
Ping Pong
Pinochle
Poker Club
Pool Table
Pork: White Meat
Program Schedule
Quilting & Sewing
Reading Library
Reasons to Kill
Recreation
Red Hat Society
Registration Policy
Romance of Language
Romanovs
Salsa Band
Saturday Night Dance
Scrabble
SilverSneakers
Singles Group
Smokey Mountains
Snow Shoveling
Spanish
Strength Training
Struggle Nelson Mandela
Studio Arts
Support the Troops
Swimming
T.O.P.S.
Table of Contents
Tai Chi Exercise
Tap Dancing
Television Room 102
The Romanovs
Traditional Tai Chi
Trip Policy
Trips 2015 Preview
Water Aerobics
Wednesday Dance
Windows 8 & 8.1
Wine Tasting Trip
Woman to Woman
WWII History
Yoga
Zumba Gold
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Diane L. Yudt
Diane L. Yudt: A Life of Quiet Service
Diane L. Yudt was a librarian in the Salisbury School District in the 1970’s and
1980’s at Washington Elementary, Salisbury Elementary, Western Salisbury Elementary,
and Harry S. Truman Elementary schools. She really enjoyed her job and was good at
what she did. She had a deep love of reading and was able to capture the interest of her
students by showing them the wonderful worlds that awaited them when they read a book.
Diane grew up in Emmaus. She was an only child and lovingly cared for her parents until both passed away. She deeply appreciated the Lehigh Valley and gave back in
many ways. She was active in her church and volunteered for many organizations.
Diane was a quiet person with a few close friendships that she really cherished.
She struggled with various health problems throughout her life, yet smiled, laughed and
enjoyed all that life had to offer. She was a very nurturing person, filled with compassion,
and quietly helped others throughout her life.
Sadly, Diane passed away on May 18, 2012. She asked that her estate be provided to Lehigh Valley Active Life to continue our mission of service.
Funds from the estate have been received over the past two years and have allowed us to make a number of significant improvements. A new heating and cooling system was installed, flooring in three classrooms were replaced, the exterior was painted,
exterior bricks were repointed, and a new name, Lehigh Valley Active Life, was created
and marketed. All of this was done using the gains from the investment received by the
Diane L. Yudt estate. The principal remains for future improvements.
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Diane L. Yudt, Lehigh Valley Active
Life has a bright future. In her memory, the Tree of Life, our way to recognize gifts, is now
named The Diane L. Yudt Tree of Life.
The memory of Diane L. Yudt will be forever a part of the success that is Lehigh
Valley Active Life. For this we are very grateful, and we honor her with this memorial.
Sincerely,
Rick Daugherty
Executive Director
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