Senior Scoop
March 18th 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.
Spring Cleaning is Here!
The average senior does household chores for an average of over two and a half hours a day! A lot of that time is spent cleaning, but is mostly spot cleaning. When the spring rolls around, it brings a fantastic opportunity for us to deep clean our houses to prevent extreme dust build up and feel really accomplished. Take a look below for some tips and tricks for spring cleaning!
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
  • Take Your Time! - It would be great to finish all the cleaning in the matter of a few hours, but it's not realistic, especially with spring cleaning. Pick a few spots to focus on daily based on what you're able to get to. This will make the task of spring cleaning less overwhelming and more motivating as you'll begin to see the results from your hard work!

  • Get Some Help! - Spring cleaning entails a lot of heavy lifting and moving, which can be tough to do on your own. Don't hurt yourself trying to move a couch when your son is coming to visit in a few days and can lend a helping hand. We all know the quote "Two heads are better than one", that can also apply to spring cleaning as "Four hands are better than two". Cleaning isn't always easy, so getting some help can be extremely beneficial!

  • Clutter Removal - Over the years, you've ended up accumulating a lot of things. These things take up a lot of space and can start creating an unsafe living situation. During your spring cleaning, de-clutter by ridding yourself of unused items or items you don't want anymore. This can help ease stress and relieve insomnia, so it is an extremely beneficial spring cleaning task.

  • Make a List - And check it twice! You're not looking for the good boys and girls, but rather for all the good spots you're going to clean! Making a list will help you feel accomplished as you cross items off and will help you remember to get to tasks you might otherwise forget. Some good items to add to that list are: cleaning your shades, testing fire detectors and getting rid of any expired items (medicines and food).

Check out the links below for some more tips and guides on how to best accomplish your spring cleaning!
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.