March 2025

Message from the Executive Director

Celebrating Women's History Month at PALM

As we welcome the month of March, we celebrate Women’s History Month—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women past and present. At PALM, we recognize the incredible women who have paved the way for change and those who continue to uplift our community every day.

This month, we also reflect on the events and initiatives that make PALM a vibrant and supportive space. From our ongoing innovative programs to special gatherings that promote education, wellness, and fellowship, we remain committed to serving and empowering our members. Be sure to check out the latest newsletter for a full review of upcoming events and highlights from our recent activities.

Upcoming Events—Join Us!

We have a full calendar of activities this month, and we invite you to attend:

📅 Friday, 3/14 – PA Health & Wellness: Nutrition & Portion Control

📅 Monday, 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 🍀

📅 Tuesday, 3/18 & 3/25 – Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention11:00 AM - 11:55 AM

📅 Tuesday, 3/18 – Ask the Attorney Follow-up (By Appointment ONLY)

📅 Wednesday, 3/19 – Nowruz - Persian New Year Celebration

📅 Thursday, 3/20 & 3/27 – Movie and a Meal 🎬🍽️

📅 Friday, 3/28 – Line Dancing (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Come celebrate, learn, and connect with us throughout the month!

A friendly reminder: Daylight Savings Time begins soon! Do not forget to set your clocks forward and "spring ahead" an hour. Let’s welcome longer days and brighter moments together!

Thank you for being part of PALM’s journey—we look forward to celebrating this special month with you!

With heartfelt thanks,

Dawn S. Allen

Dawn S. Allen, MHS

Executive Director

“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.

Every sunrise begins with new eyes.”

-Richie Norton

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from PALM Senior Center! 🍀

May your day be filled with laughter, good health, and

a little bit of Irish luck!

Let’s celebrate together and keep the joy flowing!

MARCH

Tuesday, 3/3 - NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (By Appointment)
Tuesday, 3/4 - Ask the Attorney (By Appointment ONLY)
Tuesday, 3/4 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Thursday, 3/6 - Movie and a Meal
Tuesday, 3/11 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Thursday 3/13 - Movie and a Meal
Friday, 3/14 - PA Health & Wellness - Nutrition & Portion Control
Monday, 3/17 - St PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday, 3/18 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Tuesday, 3/8 - Ask the Attorney follow-up (By Appointment ONLY)
Wednesday, 3/19 - NOWRUZ - PERSIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Thursday, 3/20 - Movie and a Meal
Tuesday, 3/25 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Thursday 3/27 - Movie and a Meal
Friday, 3/28 - Line Dancing: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

APRIL

Tuesday, 4/1 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday from 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Tuesday 4/1 - Ask the Attorney (By Appointment ONLY)
Wednesday, 4/2 - Ask the Nutritionist
Thursday, 4/3 - Movie and a Meal
Tuesday, 4/7 - NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, 4/8 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Thursday, 4/10 - Movie and a Meal
Tuesday, 4/15 - Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Every Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Tuesday, 4/15 - Ask the Attorney (By Appointment ONLY)
Thursday, 4/17 - Movie and a Meal
Friday 4/18 - Stitching Circle - It’s A Yarn Affair
Friday 4/18 - Line Dancing 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 4/18 - PA Health & Wellness - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursday 4/24 - Movie and a Meal 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday, 4/25 - Line Dancing 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Calendar are subject to change without notice

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March Birthday Celebrations!

PALM CELEBRATES BIRTHDAYS

PALM celebrates all of our members with cake, fun, music and joy monthly. This year we celebrated milestones for our board president who turned 75 years young Reverend Virginia Pollard: One of our key volunteers Barbara William who turned 90 to our Centenarian’s Sweet Caroline’s 110th Birthday who was awarded a proclamation from Senator Cappelletti, complete with local media coverage.

Frances Benjamin

Shelley Brunner

Dale Carter

Veronica Cooper

Joan Cross

Samuel Davis

Donna Dingle

Anna Durbin

Russell Elliott

Angela Fellin

John Galligan

Shannon George

Linda Gilliam

Carol Gray

Douglas Harrison

Christine Hill

Manijeh Kiafar

Steven Lindner

Marian Longdon

George McNeal

Paul Miller

Norman Moore

Helen Moschella

Jo-Ann Newman

Harry Osborne

Cynthia Peace

Lorraine Randle

Cheryl Richardson

Marsha Rosenbaum

Catherine Schack

Renee Scott

Timothy Short

Deanna Stauffer

Elaine Stellwagen

Carole Strickland

Pearl Watson

Debra Weinberg

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

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?

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

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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.

2025 PALM Holiday Schedule

The PALM Center will be closed on the following dates.

Monday, January 20, MLK Jr. Day

Friday, April 18, Good Friday

Friday, July 4, Independence Day

Thursday, August 28 – Friday, August 29, Summer Break

Monday, September 1, Labor Day

Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29, Day After Thanksgiving

Thursday, December 24, – Friday, December 25, Winter Break

*Dates subject to change

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