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HEALTH & WELLNESS

All Programs are In Person, via Zoom, or Both, as noted
Please call 610 664-2366 to register, or RSVP online by clicking the buttons below
Please Note: New Horizons staff are available onsite on weekdays ONLY. ​

HEALTH / WELLNESS SPEAKERS IN OCTOBER:
Wednesday, October 13 at Narberth Borough Hall, at 1:00 PM: Healthy Body: "Breast Cancer" w/ MainLine Health.  CLiCK HERE to Register
Friday, October 30 at Ashbridge House in Bryn Mawr, at 10:30 AM: Partner Programs: "Art Therapy"  w/ John Sappington (Details TBA).  CLiCK HERE to Register
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CLICK HERE to see more Health / Wellness Speakers

HEALTH / WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS:

This page is currently being updated.  Check back later for full details on all October Events
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Evidence Based Programs
offered by various certified Instructors

Various experts certified in the medical field offer their knowledge In Person at Narberth Borough Hall (and sometimes on Zoom) over a period of 8 weeks, 1 class a week.  Learn about new T'ai Chi techniques, recommended Exercise routines, and more!
FEATURED PROGRAMS: 
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THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS.  IT WILL RETURN IN THE FALL
In Person at Narberth Borough Hall ONLY
Upcoming Programs TBA
CLICK HERE for More Information on Evidence Based Programs

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Special Health Class
October 26, 2026: Line Dancing at Narberth Borough Hall

with a certified dance instructor provided by IBX
New Horizons offers various one-time health classes at the Center throughout the year.  Topics can range from Dance Programs, to special Yoga Classes, and everything in between.  Try out a class and see if you like it -- if there's enough interest, it might become a fixture at the Center in the future. Check back often, as the topics are always changing!
 
Next Event:  Monday October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Narberth Borough Hall: Line Dancing:   Grab your dancing shoes and join us at Narberth Borough Hall for a lively celebration of health, happiness, and good vibes.  Line dancing gets your heart pumping, boosts your cardio, sharpens your mind, and keeps those coordination skills on point. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to keep your heart healthy and your spirits high, all while offering a wonderful opportunity to connect with others and make new friends.

Follow along with a certified instructor to learn simple steps and routines as he teaches easy-to-follow moves to a variety of dances.  Whether you’re a dance newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave class smiling, sweating, and ready to take on the world (or the dance floor)!. 

​Optional Lunch: Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata, Served at Noon.  (Please register for the lunch by October 21.)

In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall:
Monday, October 26 at 1:00 PM
CLICK HERE to Register for Line Dancing

Special Health Events
October 2026: Events TBA
Ashbridge House (Bryn Mawr):
Breast Cancer Awareness Table - Oct 29
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Narberth Borough Hall:
Events TBA


New Horizons offers various major health events at the Center throughout the year.  Topics can range from CPR Classes, to Health Fairs, to Vaccine Clinics, and everything in between.  Check back often -- you never know what is being offered next!
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Next Events:  “Breast Cancer Awareness Table”: Thursday, October 29 from 11:30 AM t0 2:30 PM at Ashbridge House in Bryn Mawr:  In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Representatives from Main Line Health will be at Ashbridge House to offer info on resources for those fighting this terrible disease.  Stop by and learn the various options available and get your questions answered.

And don’t forget to stop by Narberth Borough Hall on October 14 to hear a lecture on the ways to spot and combat Breast Cancer. 
Optional Lunch: Sweet Tomato Glazed Meatloaf.  (Please register for the meal before October 7)   CLICK HERE to Register for the Lecture

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FURTHER EVENTS TBA

ONGOING HEALTH / WELLNESS EVENTS:
OCTOBER Highlights:

Please note that New Horizons is CLOSED on October 12.  No Programs will take place on this day.
CHAIR YOGA: Tuesdays at Narberth Borough Hall at 10:30 AM: with Roe Pietropaula  CLICK HERE to Register for Chair Yoga
FULL CIRCLE: Mondays on Zoom at 10:30 AM:
with Janet Levit  CLICK HERE to Register for the Group
GUIDED MEDITATION: Mondays, Oct 5 and 26 on Zoom at Noon:
with Eileen Abrams  CLICK HERE to Register for Meditation
MAT YOGA: Thursdays, October 1 and 8 at Ashbridge House at 10:30 AM:  with Roe Pietropaula  CLICK HERE to Register for Mat Yoga
T'AI CHI CLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Tuesdays at Ashbridge House at 10:30 AM:  with Rosie Pressman, Registration Currently Closed
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CLICK HERE to Register for Intro to T'ai Chi
T'AI CHI 1 (OPEN TO ALL): Mondays at Narberth Borough Hall 10:30 AM: with Rosalie Pressman   CLICK HERE to Register for Monday T'ai Chi
T'AI CHI 2 (CURRENT STUDENTS): ONLY Friday, September 18 and 25 at Narberth Borough Hall 10:30 AM: with Rosalie Pressman  CLICK HERE to Register for Friday T'ai Chi
WALKING CLUB AT ASHBRIDGE: Special Event: Nature Walk (and Science Lecture): Friday, October 9 at Ashbridge House at 10:30 AM:  "Bird Migration" CLICK HERE to Register to Look for Birds
WALKING CLUB AT NARBERTH: Mondays at Narberth Borough Hall at 10:30 AM:
with Pauline Rosenberg  CLICK HERE to Register for the Narberth Walk
ZOOM HEALTH LECTURE: October 7 on Zoom at 1:00 PM:  "ADHA"  w/ Marisa Jacobs  CLICK HERE to Register for the Lecture
ZUMBA GOLD: Thursdays, October 1, 8, 22, and 29 at Narberth Borough Hall at 1:00 PM: with Rosanna Dorazio  CLICK HERE to Register for Zumba at Narberth
Please note that there WILL NOT be a Zumba Class on October 15!
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NOVEMBER Preview:
Check back here later for a look at upcoming events!
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CHECK BELOW FOR A DETAILED LOOK AT ALL ONGOING PROGRAMS

Chair Yoga Class
with Roe Pietropaula, CYI, RN
Join other members and participants at New Horizons in this new 1-hour class taught by Roe Pietropaula, CYI, RN. Learn everything from yoga theory, to seated and standing poses, to breathing techniques and relaxation poses, and more!
In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall:
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM
CLICK HERE to Register for Yoga
NEW Yoga Class!  ​Mat Yoga at Ashbridge -- Join Roe for a special class geared specifically towards mat exercises.  Learn various poses and stretches performed from a seated position while enjoying the comfortable atmosphere of New Horizons’ new location at Ashbridge House in Bryn Mawr.

​WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS AT ASHBRIDGE HOUSE, from 10:30 AM t0 11:30 AM: Thursdays, October 1, 8
Stay tuned for the next set of Mat Yoga classes, coming in November!
CLICK HERE to Register for Mat Yoga
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Full Circle Discussion Group
with Janet Levit, MSW

Janet Levit, MSW, LCSW facilitates this support group for seniors to discuss ideas and strategies to develop rewarding, enriching and fulfilling ways to utilize their time and get support for any pressing issues. Participants share strategies to find meaning and purpose in their later years and ways to enjoy the present while supporting each other in their goals.  Come and meet a friendly group of like-minded adults right in your neighborhood.  Everyone welcome!
On Zoom ONLY:
Every Monday at 10:30 AM
CLICK HERE to Register for Full Circle
PLEASE NOTE that due to the Holiday, Full Circle will not take place on Monday, October 12.

Guided Meditation
with Eileen Abrams

Join Eileen Abrams and try this gentle way to bring more focus and inner peace into your life, and relieve stress.  All welcome! 
On Zoom ONLY:
Monday, October 5  at 12:00 PM
Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM
November Dates TBA
CLICK HERE to Register for Guided Meditation
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Healthy Exercise Class
with Aileen McGovern 

Aileen McGovern leads Seniors in a series of healthy, gentle, and invigorating exercise routines, using weights and stretchy bands.  Open to Everyone. 
THIS GROUP ENDED IN SEPTEMBER 2026. New Horizons thanks Aileen McGovern for her years of hard work and dedication to this class and wishes her well in her new home. We will miss you Aileen!

"Meaning and Connection" 
​Support Group

with Fern Shapiro, MFT

​Refreshments served!  Join Fern Shapiro, MFT for a support group that discusses strategies for building healthy, enriching relationships in addition to exploring the hopes and fears of aging.  Everyone gets older.  It's how we face that aging that matters.  Meet and discuss topics with a friendly group of like-minded adults right in your neighborhood while munching on various goodies brought in by Fern.  Everyone welcome!  
THIS GROUP ENDED IN JULY 2026.  New Horizons thanks Fern for the many years she devoted to helping our Seniors reach out and connect to others in the community.  We will miss you Fern!
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T'ai Chi Class
(for
Balance, Fall Prevention, Mental Focus and Calm)
with Rosie Pressman, certified T'ai Chi instructor
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Rosie Pressman, certified T'ai Chi instructor, teaches a 12-session course learning slow, gentle movements, meditative breathing and body alignment. Appropriate for all experience levels and people with arthritis. The best preparation you can have is “a beginner’s mind” of openness.  Come and enjoy this relaxing class!  

PLEASE NOTE: This class is divided into three separate levels:
 --T'AI CHI 1 teaches Yang Style T'ai Chi in the 10-Form on MONDAYS AT NARBERTH BOROUGH HALL AT 10:30 AM and is open to everyone. 

 --T'AI CHI 2 takes place on FRIDAYS AT NARBERTH BOROUGH HALL AT 10:30 AM and is open only to current students.
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--INTRO TO T'AI CHI 1 is a special 5-6 week program taking place on TUESDAYS AT ASHBRIDGE HOUSE IN BRYN MAWR at various times of the year (currently running  AUGUST 11 AND 28 ONLY at 10:30 AM) ​and is specifically designed for those who are just starting to learn T'ai Chi.  The sessions emphasize breath, balance and meditative movement and cultivate calm and mental focus.  Please try to come to at least 3 of the 5 classes, as each class builds on the ones before it.  ​PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED.  
Maximum Number of Students: 8-9 a program, NEW STUDENTS PREFERRED 
Next Scheduled Program:  Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 AM at Ashbridge House.  REGISTRATION CURRENTLY CLOSED.  If you would like to add your name to the Waiting List, please click the button below.

Click the button below to register for your chosen class
T'a Chi 1 (Mon)
T'ai Chi 2 (Fri)
Intro to T'ai Chi 1
PLEASE NOTE that T'ai Chi 1 will not take place on Monday, October 12 and Monday, October 26.  In addition, all 3 classes will be on hiatus from Monday, November 2 to Friday, Tuesday, November 10.  Clases will return to a normal schedule on Friday, November 13.

SPECIAL PROGRAM:  T'AI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
(Currently on Hiatus)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE T'AI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS PROGRAM

Walking Club at Ashbridge House
with Various Leaders
Meet at Ashbridge House on select days throughout the year and take a gentle stroll around the spacious and beautiful park.  This easy walk is a great opportunity to enjoy nature and make new friends.  Afterwards, stop in the House to chat with some friendly neighbors while indulging in a few snacks.  Everyone welcome!  Weather permitting, call Center to confirm.
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Walking Club will not go out if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Please keep an eye on the weather, and always consider your own health needs before you come out to walk.

SPECIAL EVENT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM:
“Bird Migration” with U of Delaware Ornithologist Liz Tymkiw:  
A local bird expert comes to New Horizons at Ashbridge to give a half hour lecture on the common migration patterns of the birds in the area.  Afterwards, she will lead all interested participants on a walk through Ashbridge Park for a chance to locate and photograph the birds that have made the park their home.  Join Liz Tymkiw for a friendly and educational experience teaching when it is best to go looking for our feathered friends and learn tips for spotting even the most elusive of the local flyers.  Don't forget to bring your camera!
In Person ONLY at Ashbridge House in Bryn Mawr
Friday, October 9 from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
CLICK HERE to Register for the Walk and Talk
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Walking Club at Narberth Borough Hall
with Pauline Rosenberg

Meet at the Conway Entrance to Boro Hall (by the Fire House) each Monday for an hour of socializing and exercise while enjoying a leisurely walk around Narberth.  Everyone welcome!  Weather permitting, call Center to confirm.

Walking Club will not go out if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Please keep an eye on the weather each week, and always consider your own health needs before you come out to walk.
Walk starts at Narberth Borough Hall
Every Monday at 10:30 AM (Cooler Seasons)

Every Monday at 9:30 AM (Summer: July, August)
(Weather Permitting)
CLICK HERE to Register for the NARBERTH Walk
PLEASE NOTE that due to the Holiday, Walking Club will not take place on Monday, October 12.

Zumba Gold
with Rosanna Dorazio

Instructor Rosanna Dorazio offers lessons at New Horizons in Zumba Gold, a new dance technique.  This low intensity workout focuses on balance, coordination, flexibility…and having fun!  No experience necessary, just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to dance.  Everyone welcome!
In Person at Narberth Borough Hall
or Ashbridge House (Bryn Mawr):

Thursday, October 1 at 1:00 PM at Narberth
Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 PM at Narberth
Thursday, October 15 -- CANCELLED
Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 PM at Narberth
​Thursday, October 29 at 1:00 PM at Narberth


Click the button(s) below to register for each session
Oct ZUMBA at Narberth
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Health Lecture Series: 
Main Line Health Network Speakers
October 14, 2026
"Breast Cancer"


Various experts and professionals from the Main Line Health Network come to New Horizons to offer their diverse knowledge on how to maintain one’s health and wellbeing. There is always something new to be discovered!  Past topics have included a wide range of subjects, including Balance, Nutrition, and Mental Focus.
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Next Session:  “Breast Cancer”: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 PM at Narberth Borough Hall:  In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Representatives from Manin Health will be at New Horizons on October 14 to give a lecture on this insidious disease.  Learn about how this disease develops, the symptoms to watch out for and the best methods to combat it.  Bring your questions!     Optional Lunch: Sweet Tomato Glazed Meatloaf.  (Please register for the meal before October 7)
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 And don’t forget to stop by Ashbridge House on October 9 to visit the Breast Cancer Awareness Table, to learn about the best resources available to combat this terrible killer.
​In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
Wednesday October 14 at 1:00 PM
Upcoming Topics TBA
CLICK HERE to Register for the Lecture

Zoom Health Lecture Series:
October 2026  

ADHD

with Marisa Jacobs, Pharm.D

Join Marisa Jacobs, Pharm.D in a monthly Zoom discussion on various health issues and needs.  Past topics have included such differing subjects as Cholesterol, Anemia, and Migraines & Headaches.
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Next Session: October 7: ADHD: Join Marisa in a discussion about the common neurodevelopmental condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Hear about the various ways this situation can develop, the most common symptoms, and how to treat the condition.  Bring your questions!
On Zoom ONLY:
Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 PM
Upcoming Session in November:  - Details TBA
CLICK HERE to Register for the Oct Zoom Lecture
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Special Guest Lectures
with various Guest Spakers

Various experts in the medical field offer their knowledge on Zoom and In Person at Narberth Borough Hall. Learn about Hearing Issues, Benefits of Hypnosis in Healing, Guarding Against Falls, and more!  
Previous Topics In Person at Narberth Borough Hall or Ashbridge
 Special Topic:  Main Line Health Workshop: "Safer Steps"
with Maureen Krause, MPH, MCHS,
Manager Community Health and Outreach, Main Line Health
5 Senses:  "ClearCaptions -- Aid for the Hearing Impaired"

Healthy Body:  Ask the Doctor:  "Chronic Illness"  with Dr. Janine Darby
Healthy Mind:  "Healthy Brain Aging" with Brianna Morgan,
Nurse Researcher at Villanova University

Partner Program: Therapeutic Nature Drawing: "Let's Draw in the Summer Sunlight" with John Sappington and Gems at the J

​Upcoming Topics In Person at Ashbridge House
Upcoming Programs TBA
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​Upcoming Topics In Person at Narberth Borough Hall
Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 PM
Healthy Body: 
 "Breast Cancer"  with Main Line Health
CLICK HERE to Register for the Lecture

Upcoming Programs TBA
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Ongoing Topics at our Partner Sites
​Upcoming Programs TBA
CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED LIST OF SPEAKERS
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New Horizons Senior Center 
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New Horizons Senior Center is sponsored in part by Montgomery County Office of Aging Services

Mailing Address:
New Horizons
PO Box 85
Narb
erth, PA 19072
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General information Email:
[email protected]
       Center Activities:           
On-Site Programming by Registration ONLY
Narberth Borough Hall
100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor
Narberth, PA 19072

Please check our site --we have a large array of on-site  hybrid (on-site plus Zoom broadcast) and remote programs and services.

Options In Aging DBA New Horizons Senior Center, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization EIN 23-2003718

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