Senior Scoop
April 29th 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.
Volunteering Benefits You!
There are abundant ways to spend your free time, but one of the most impactful is through volunteering. Not only does volunteering your time help out others, it also helps you, as there are benefits to volunteering! If you find the right place to volunteer, you could build friendships, connect with your community, and even learn new skills!

See below for volunteering opportunities, benefits of volunteering and how to choose the right volunteering opportunity!
Benefits of Volunteering!
We are all aware of the benefits you can bring to an organization while volunteering, but volunteering can also benefit you!

Volunteering not only brings you joy from helping others, but can also make you happier and healthier in other ways, such as through developing connections with others and brining fun and fulfillment to your life. Volunteering has been shown to also increase your self-esteem, and increases your brain functioning, which will help you in your day to day life! If you're still in the job market, volunteering can also help you advance in your career if that's still desirable.
Volunteering Opportunities
There are many ways to volunteer and a lot of times, it's just finding the right situation for you! There's always availability at our very own greenhouse for volunteers if you're into gardening and nature! If you are interested in volunteering in our greenhouse, please contact us at parkandrec@whitemarshtwp.org.

Other volunteering opportunities are also all over our area, with opportunities with the Philabundance or other food banks, local animal groups, and other community groups! See below for opportunities through VolunteerMatch or find one locally today!

The second link "Choosing How to Volunteer" is to look further into the various types of volunteer programs and how to choose the correct one for you. Learn more about the types of programs, short-term/long-term, conservation, recruitment, and relief programs and how they can work 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.