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Ongoing & Upcoming
Good News Club: Children are invited to come to the Twin Valley Elementary Center every Thursday after school to enjoy games, singing, Bible stories and verses. The club is free and all students are welcome!
Teen Outdoor Adventure Club: Meetings at Lion’s Club, 14 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook Wednesdays 7 p.m. Teens 13 and over. Call Allen Maddox 610-741-3831,www.dragonbreathgrotto.org.
Lighten Up with Yoga: One hour all level Sundays 10:30 a.m. at Human Breathing Yoga Studio, 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown. 610-585-3617 or visit www.humanbreathing.com.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at The Torch: A weight loss support group meets Tuesdays 8:45-10 a.m. Torch Community Center at Clock Tower Plaza, Morgantown. 610-286-6748
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Tel Hai: A weight-loss support group meets Thursdays at Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Garrett Center, weigh-in 5:30 to 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. First meeting is free. Call Marcia at 484-238-4559.
Time of Fellowship: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Torch Community Center, Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., (Rt.23) Morgantown.
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, free meal, first Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. All welcome. 610-273-2848, pastor@honeybrookpres.org. Facebook page The Shepherd’s Kitchen at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church.
Christian Acoustic Open Mic: First Sunday 7 p.m. at The Torch, in rear building at Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., Morgantown. Musicians guidelines at www.facebook.com/ChristianOpenMic/info or call 717-354-6804. Listeners welcome. No admission.
Zumba: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 753 Mt. Zion Rd, Narvon. dliptock@yahoo.com.
Honey Brook Community Library
Pieces – Autism Support Group: 2nd Tuesdays 6 p.m. For information call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Mystery Book Club: third Tuesdays 1 p.m. Stop in at the library to pick up a reading list. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Sewing with Ms. Nancy: Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Ms. Nancy will help you with basic sewing skills or chose a pattern or project from Library’s sewing books. We have five sewing machines at the library or bring your own. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Story Time with Miss Jennifer: Wednesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Best suited for preschool (ages 2-5) but all ages welcome. For more info, contact the library.
Raise A Reader: Join Miss Melissa on Fridays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 and Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. (ages 0-36 months). Rhymes, finger plays, music and books. Limited to 15 children and caregivers. For more info or to register, call 610-273-3303 or e-mail jspade@ccls.org.
Bedtime Math, Crazy 8s Club: Join us on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in February and March for this new, hands on math program for grades 2-5. Begins Feb. 4. Must sign up for all 8 weeks. To register, call 610-273-3303 or e-mail jspade@ccls.org.
Village Library, Morgantown
Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m. For grades K-8.
Yoga: Intro Wed. 8:30 a.m., Intermediate Friday 8:30 a.m. There is a charge, bring mat.
Pinochle/Hausie: 12 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays except 3rd. Call Rick at 610-286-6492.
Story Adventures: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for preschool aged children.
Lap Sits: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for ages Birth to 2/3.
Movie Night: Last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (contact library for movie being shown).
Eastern Lancaster County Library
Registration: required for programs. Call 717-354-0525 or visit www.elancolibrary.org.
Friday Frolic for Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. (For walking toddlers ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Tuesdays 3 to 5 p.m. Teens are invited to chill out, hang out and geek out after school. Check our online calendar for weekly activities. (Grades 7-12)
Stay & Play: Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Approximately 15 minutes after toddler story time ends, we’ll get out the toys. Chat with other parents and caregivers while the kids play. (Ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Twin Valley Community Education Center
4851 North Twin Valley Road, Elverson: Sign up required for events/programs. Online at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Full Body Toning: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 or 6:45 p.m. at the TVEC gym. Low impact aerobics with light strength training and toning/floor work, followed by a cool-down and stretch segment.
Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TVHS.
Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at TVEC. For all ability levels.
Digital Photography Level 1 with Bob Gross: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at TVHS. Learn to control exposure, aperture, white balance and ISO settings.
Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Pro-Act Family Education Program
Classes: Here you will gather information and resources needed to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Classes are held the first three Wednesdays of every month, from 7-9 p.m. in West Chester. Must register prior to attending. Call the Pro-Act Advocacy line for more information, 800-221-6333. Visit www.proact.org.
Jan. 12
“Becoming the Friend I Need”: Carol Cook will speak from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. Childcare provided. All welcome.
Jan. 13
Honey Brook Women’s Club: will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church. Kayla Klumpp will present a musical program. Refreshments served. All women in the community invited to attend.
Jan. 14
Low Vision Support Group: The group will discuss helpful community resources for persons with low vision at 3 p.m. in the Garden South Conference Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. For more information, call 717-355-6010. This group participates with the National Macular Degeneration Support Group.
Lancaster County Strongwomen Informational Meeting: There will be an informational meeting about Strongwomen strength training and nutrition classes offered by Penn State Extension, Lancaster County, at 9:30 a.m. in the training room at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster. Free. All new registrants required to attend.
Jan. 16
Silver, Wood & Ivory at Garden Spot Village: free performance at 7 p.m. in chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Open to the public. Donations accepted at door. Two-person group plays a variety of styles, including Broadway, Celtic and classic pop. Tracy Dietrich is a master of 19 different flutes and recorders, while Cindy Wittenberg has been playing piano since age 4. 717-355-6000.
Movie Night Featuring “War Room”: 7 p.m. at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. Also, a children’s movie will be shown. No cost. Call 610-286-9124.
Slide Show: 6 p.m. at Grace and Truth Church, 201 Walnut St., Morgantown. C. Irvan Stoltzfus, who drove his John Deere Tractor from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in 2015, presents a slide show of his trip. Presentation is about two hours. For information, call Robert and Virginia Bell, 610-856-1066.
Jan. 19
West Caln Historical Society Meeting: WCHS will meet at 7 p.m. for a program on Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Speaker will be Bob Ford, historical horticulturist, all war memorabilia collector and sportsman. Meeting will be held at the West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Hwy., Wagontown. Free and open to public. All welcome.
“Ready, Set, Read” Dinner Party: with Reading Women’s Connection will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gionnotti’s Country Manor, 3118 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood. Special feature will be a United Way reading program. Special speaker will be Gail Alicea, of Wilmington, Delaware, speaking on “Surviving the Grand Canyons of Life.” There is a charge. Call Ellen at 610-921-2604 for reservations.
Neighbors at Conestoga Mennonite: Kathy McClure will be sharing important points from Sally Clarkson’s book Own Your Life, from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Neighbors welcomes all women. Free childcare available. Conestoga Mennonite is located at 2779 Main St., Morgantown.
Jan. 20
“Accent the Positive” Luncheon: with the Christian Women’s Club I of Reading, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wegman’s, 4401 Pottsville Pike, Reading. Special feature will be Avenue 4 Accessories. Special speaker will be Gail Alicea, of Wilmington, Delaware, speaking on “Surviving the Grand Canyons of Life.” For reservations, call Kathy at 610-603-9461.
Jan. 21
“Healthy New Year” Brunch: The Christian Women’s Club II of Reading invites you from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. to enjoy this brunch at The Highlands, 2000 Cambridge Ave., Lincoln Park. Special feature will be “Health Cents” by Meredith Mensinger, RN, LDH of Redner’s Markets. Special speaker will be Gail Alicea, of Wilmington, Delaware, who will speak on “Surviving the Grand Canyons of Life.” There is a charge. Call Gloria at 610-777-0580 for reservations.
“A New Year, A New You” Dinner Party: with Kutztown Women’s Connection will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Janelle Restaurant, 360 Fleetwood Rd., Bowers. Special feature will be Bear Creek Spa. Special speaker will be Gail Alicea, of Wilmington, Delaware, speaking on “Surviving the Grand Canyons of Life.” There is a charge. Call Cheryl at 610-683-7247 for reservations.
Jan. 25
Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets 2 to 3 p.m. in the Theater at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. A DVD on anxiety and depression will be viewed. Call 717-355-6264 or email slapp@gardenspotvillage.org for more information.
Jan. 26
Knot Comforters with Conestoga Mennonite: to benefit MCC in their need to provide for refugees and in other needy areas. A fun time of fellowship from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Conestoga Mennonite, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. All are welcome. Free childcare.
Jan. 27
Reading Symphony’s “Know Your Symphony” Lecture Series: kicks off 2016 with a discussion with Jane Kauffman Brye, principal harpist with the orchestra. Ms. Brye will focus on Sibelius’s Firebird Suite 1919 and the soloist Vadim Gluzman. Ms. Brye’s presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Highlands of Wyomissing. There is a charge.
Jan. 29
Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, will hold a community dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Planned menu is a chicken pot pie, pizza and homemade desserts. The public is invited to enjoy food, fellowship and fun. For more info, call 610-469-9690.
Feb. 6
Contra Dancing: Offered by Birdsboro Contra Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 E. Main St. in Birdsboro. Beginner instruction, 7 p.m. Caller is Dan Black with music by Unbowed. There is a charge. Wear soft-soled shoes. Visit www.birdsborocontra.org for more information.
