Senior Scoop
July 15th Edition
Dear Whitemarsh Township!
Please find below community resources and some fun activities you can do from the comfort of your own home! Please share the newsletters and information with any friends or family, specifically area seniors. If they want to sign up to receive these newsletters they can e-mail us at ParksandRecreation@whitemarshtwp.org.

Stay safe and remember "Social Distancing",
The Parks and Recreation Team

A special thank you to our First Responders, medical staff, and everyone else who is working to keep our community safe.
Fort Washington State Park
Local history is something that we should learn and cherish as it gives us important insight into our past. We're going to continue this series with a look into a local outdoor area - Fort Washington State Park!
Fort Washington State Park
Historical Events -

  • 1777 - After retreating from a loss at the Battle of Germantown, the Continental Army retreated to Montgomery County and then marched to Fort Washington and established fortifications there. The defensible area stretched from Fort Hill to Militia Hill and were manned by the Pennsylvania Militia. This group, with the assistance of a warning by Quaker woman Lydia Darragh, fended off a supposed surprise attack from the British at the Battle of Edge Hill. The troops remained at this location until December 11th, when Washington marched his troops to relocate to Valley Forge for the winter.
  • 1801 - The still standing Clifton House (formerly Sandy Tavern) is constructed to be a stomping ground of local travelers. Today it is functioning as a library and museum, while being operated by the Fort Washington Historical Society.
  • 1920s - Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Commission began acquiring the land where Fort Washington State Park now lies. The Fairmount Park Commission and the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters worked together to maintain the land until...
  • 1953 - This year an act of state legislature handed the park over to what had been known as the Department of Forests and Waters, but is now better known as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
  • 2021 - Fort Washington State Park operates to this day, offering a beautiful 493 acres to recreate, no matter the activity you enjoy! Whether you want to hike, see wildlife, visit the historical areas or just take a stroll, the wonderfully maintained state park is there for you.

Mindful Wellness

Try the free Daily New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle. Check back each day for a new puzzle!
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Check out a new e-book or e-magazine by visiting our friends over at the William Jeanes Library. 
Mindful Exercises

Open the above Document and practice 6 different ways to ease your mind and body.
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Jigsaw Puzzles

Looking to do a puzzle, but don't have any? Try an online puzzle at https://www.jigsawplanet.com/
Community Resources
Whitemarsh Pharmacy is offering curbside pick up and free local delivery! Call them at 610-828-5222 for more information on fill prescriptions and ordering essential items and supplies.
The Market at Lafayette Hill is offering curbside pickup and delivery Monday-Friday.
For more information visit www.themarketoflafayettehill.com/
or call the store at 610-941-7101.
See a message from the Whitemarsh Police Department about COVID-19 related scams.

All GIANT stores will open for customers over the age of 60 from 6:00-7:00AM.
COVAID connects neighbors helping with getting groceries, picking up prescriptions, and more.
United Way of Pennsylvania Dial 211 or text your zip code to #898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Ready MontCo is a service from Montgomery County Dept. of Public Safety. Learn more information by visiting their website.