Senior Scoop
April 1st 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.
Flowers and Plants, and Spring, Oh My!
The winter blues have passed and now that spring is officially in swing, we at Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation are excited to see blooming trees, flowers and more! With the various benefits of plants (some of which can be found here), we should all celebrate the arrival of spring with some plant events in the area. See below for more!
Philadelphia Flower Show
As many of you know, the Philadelphia Flower Show is a hit each year. This year will certainly be no exception as there's a new twist on the format! Be a part of history as the Philadelphia Flower Show takes place OUTSIDE for the first time ever!

Begun in 1829, the Philadelphia Flower Show has been an event well received for nearly 2 centuries. Not only has it been around for a long time, but the show was rated the best overall event in the world by International Festivals & Events Association. Celebrated typically in the Convention Center, the event has been moved outdoors to FDR Park for a once-in-a-lifetime event. Enjoy the beautiful blooms amongst stunning scenery in the beginning of June.

If you want to help support Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, you can also sign up for their fundraising event "An Evening at the Flower Show", where attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and small food plates.

Find out more about both the Flower Show and the fundraising event at the links below!
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
If you can't wait until June for plants and flowers, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has some other events and attractions that can quench your thirst.

Another year of entertaining takes place at the Pop-Up Garden at South Street, where you can sample delicious seasonal food and have great drinks. The Pop-Up Garden opens today, April 1st and the hours are:

Monday-Thursday from 5PM - 10PM
Friday - Sunday from Noon to 10PM

Make plans for a trip to the Pop-Up Garden at the first link below!

If you're not a fan of any in-person events yet, that understandable and PHS has webinars that might interest you! With many garden and residential landscaping webinars on the horizon, they can help you get the most out of your plants. See the second link below for a schedule and to register!
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.