Senior Scoop
September 10th 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.
Back to School for Everyone!
With all young generations headed back to school this week, why not take a class or two yourself? Keeping the mind young requires giving it a little work, so learn a lot about a new topic or freshen up on one of your favorites! Check out some option below and if you have a request for a future topic, feel free to email us at parksandrecreation@whitemarshtwp.org.
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A true film experience is different for everyone, but this course helps you see a movie as a critic would. View the first lecture above and find the rest at the link below:

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/literature/21l-011-the-film-experience-fall-2013/lecture-videos-notes/
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A ton of people know the basics of eating healthy, but don't know much beyond a basic understanding. Learn the background details about our diets, health factors and genetic make-ups that influence our eating habits and ultimately our health!
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This course provides a framework for recognizing and analyzing the major distinctive regions of the world in comparative context. The most important interrelations between environment, economy, ethnicity, and the national identity and viability of states is explored.
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In this class, you'll learn a number of base skills to writing fiction stories, including developing characters and story lines. From reviewing others work and having your own work reviewed, your fiction writing will improve dramatically by the end of the course.
Mindful Wellness

Try the free Daily New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle. Check back each day for a new puzzle!
Mindful Exercises

Open the above Document and practice 6 different ways to ease your mind and body.
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Check out a new e-book or e-magazine by visiting our friends over at the William Jeanes Library. 
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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.