April - June 2026 | PALM Quarterly Newsletter

Updated June 15, 2026 Edition

Message from the Executive Director

Greetings PALM Family,


We are already in the middle of June and have accomplished so much together! As I look around our center, I continue to be inspired by the energy, enthusiasm, and sense of community that fill our center each day.


Returning home to our beautifully renovated Center is both exciting and rewarding. After a year of transition, growth, and adaptation, it is a joy to see our members once again filling PALM with conversation, laughter, learning, friendship, and hope. The energy at PALM reminds us that we are more than a center. We are a community. We are a family.


The month is moving quickly, and many exciting activities, events, and opportunities are still ahead. I encourage you to take a few moments to review this newsletter, check the activity calendar, and explore the event flyers included throughout. We hope you will join us as we continue our journey of wellness, friendship, learning, and fun. 


Upcoming Highlights


• Saturday, June 20 – Juneteenth Block Party on the Main Line - Click here for Vending, to donate 

• Tuesday, June 30 – Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise - Click here to register

• Thursday, July 2 – PALM's Fourth of July Celebration - Click here to register

• Sunday, July 12 – PALM's Annual Fundraiser featuring the Alfie Pollitt Trio - Click to purchase ticket


As we move through the summer season together, please remember to stay safe, stay hydrated, stay active, and stay connected. I look forward to seeing your smiling faces at PALM.


For additional information about upcoming activities, programs, and special events, please review the flyers included in this newsletter or visit www.palmseniors.org.



Thank you for being part of the PALM family and for helping us create a welcoming environment where older adults can learn, connect, stay active, and enjoy life. Until next time, take care and remember, PALM is more than a center. We are a community. We are a family.


With gratitude and excitement,

Dawn S. Allen

Dawn S. Allen, MHS

Executive Director



“We love you all, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it!"

- George Wallace

June Men's Health Month

  • Wednesday, 6/3: Wellness Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 6/10: Wellness Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 6/17: Wellness Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Friday 6/19: Father’s Day Celebration (11:00 AM - 1:30 pm)
  • Saturday 6/20: Juneteenth Celebration (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • Wednesday 6/24:
  • Hearing Aids Presentation 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wellness Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6/26: PA Health Presentation 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday 6/30: Spirit of Philadelphia Luncheon Trip (Bus leaves at 9:30 am)


(This calendar is subject to change) 


Quarterly Mondays (Non-Holiday)

11AM – 11:30AM


Monday, July 6, 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026


Activity Calendar

Menu Calendar

Birthday Celebrations!

PALM CELEBRATES BIRTHDAYS

PALM celebrates all of our members monthly with cake, fun, music, and joy.

June

Toshiko Bell

Virginia Blackwell

Howard Brackett

Mayra Bruce

Kay Carter

Elizabeth DeNatale

Simin Force

Nancy Godfrey

Reeta Goodman

Bernice Green

Arlene Harris

Annie Holland

Felicia Howard

Kyle Howard

Donna Inners

Ilene Jackon

Gina Johnson

Patricia Leonard

Grace Lewis

Nancy Lipford

Michael McDonnell

Barbara Mills

Todd Mills

Altoona Mines

Esther Park

Ann Reynolds

David Rivers

Diana Rossi

Mercedes Sadler

Sylvia Scheiner

Bunny Slepin

Veronica Vogel-Fox

Carmen Viray

Mary Wallace

Vivian Ward

Edwin Weinberg

Arnita Williams

Catherine Wilson

MaryBett Zeller

If you have not seen your birthday, call 610.642.9370 to be added.

PALM is available for rental

Host your meetings, events, or gatherings in our welcoming space.

Email info@palmseniors.org or call 610.642.9370

We welcome sponsors to help us provide engaging activities and reduce expenses for our seniors at PALM Senior Center. Your generous support will enable us to continue offering programs that enrich the lives of our community members.


Why Sponsor PALM Activities?


  • Directly support local seniors and their well-being
  • Enhance visibility for your business in our community
  • Contribute to valuable, meaningful activities that make a difference


Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out today to discuss opportunities for collaboration and support.

Your Monthly Crossword Puzzle

Introducing Our New In Memory Of Section

At PALM, we lovingly honor those who have passed, including our cherished board members, members, and volunteers, whose lives and contributions have deeply impacted our community. To celebrate their legacy, we are introducing an In Memoriam section in our future newsletters, providing a space to remember our loved ones.


If you know of someone you would like us to honor, please email their name and any information you would like to share to info@palmseniors.org, and they will be included in our next newsletter. We deeply appreciate your help in ensuring we remember and celebrate all who have touched our community. 

2026 PALM Holiday Schedule


The PALM Center will be closed on the following dates.


  • January 1 (Thu): New Year’s Day
  • January 19 (Mon): Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • February 16 (Mon): Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)
  • May 25 (Mon): Memorial Day
  • June 19 (Fri): Juneteenth National Independence Day
  • July 3 (Fri): Independence Day (Observed)
  • September 7 (Mon): Labor Day
  • October 12 (Mon): Indigenous People Day
  • November 11 (Wed): Veterans Day
  • November 26 (Thu): Thanksgiving 
  • November 27 (Fri) Day After Thanksgiving 
  • December 25 (Fri): Christmas


*Dates subject to change

Please consider making a charitable gift to PALM

Your donation helps support

PALM's mission to our seniors.

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Become a Member


Become a member of PALM and be a part of a positive and active environment. Offering lunch programs, daily activities, and engaging events such as line dancing, movie nights, Jazz Festival, and more!

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Reverend Virginia Pollard, President 

Craig Whitney, Vice President 

Emma K. Benn, DrPH

David E. Galinsky, MD

Bernice Green 

William Simon Leopold 

PALM STAFF 

Dawn S. Allen, Executive Director

Abigail Zimondi

Erika Johnson

Felicia Howard

Joan Jackson

Christine Dixon-Anderson

PALM - Center for Positive Aging in Lower Merion 

117 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

(610) 642-9370  |  (610) 642-8873 (F)

www.palmseniors.org

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