Please call 610 664-2366 to Register
Please note: For most programs you have the option of attending In Person or via Zoom.
Please let us know when registering for programs whether you'd like to attend In Person or via Zoom.
Our Program Coordinator will get in touch with you with all needed information to join the program via Zoom.
Online registration is available for all events listed in RED. Click on the event in the calendar to RSVP online.
Please note: For most programs you have the option of attending In Person or via Zoom.
Please let us know when registering for programs whether you'd like to attend In Person or via Zoom.
Our Program Coordinator will get in touch with you with all needed information to join the program via Zoom.
Online registration is available for all events listed in RED. Click on the event in the calendar to RSVP online.
Monthly Programs
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Tuesday, August 8
"Dorothy Parker" by Ellensue Jacobson Enjoy a witty presentation on the life and work of Dorothy Parker, American Poet, Writer and Satirist, best known for her wit and wisecracks, as well as for her defense of human and civil rights. Tuesday, August 8 at 1:00 PM on Zoom |
Game Day at New Horizons!
Come and indulge your love of games! Chess, Mah Jongg, Puzzles, Scrabble and more! Bring your own or borrow from the Center’s collection. All Seniors welcome! Please let us know when you sign up which game(s) you are interested in playing, and if you will be bringing any friends. Next Sessions at Narberth Borough Hall: Tuesday, August 8 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Thursday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM And stay for lunch either day! - Tuesday, August 8 -- Egg Salad - Thursday, August 10 -- Crab Salad w American Cheese |
Knit and Chat
Thursday, August 10 at 10:30 AM Seniors are invited to bring your latest project -- or something you just want to try -- to the Narberth Borough Hall, 2nd Floor, and join leader Chris Jackson and other knitters for a session of friendly neighborhood chatting and helpful knitting hints. Open to experienced knitters only. Next Session is at Narberth Borough Hall (or by Zoom): Please call 610 664-2366 to Register. |
Healthy Exercise Class on Thursdays Thursday, August 10 at 1:00 PM Agnes Palena leads Seniors in a series of healthy, gentle, and invigorating exercise routines, using weights and stretchy bands. Open to Everyone. Next Session is on Zoom! |
Special Programs
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New Horizons Volunteer Luncheon
Welcome Back Members! Friday, July 21 at 11:30 AM IN PERSON at Narberth Borough Hall (Zoom link available upon request) Every Member and/or Participant at New Horizons is invited to come to Narberth Borough Hall, 2nd Floor, on July 21 and help us celebrate our corps of dedicated Volunteers. Enjoy some delicious food, catch up with old friends, and cheer for those who are the true backbone of New Horizons and its programs. Please indicate when you sign-up whether or not you intend to come in person. (There will be a small gift for everyone who comes to Borough Hall.) |
Hybrid Programs: In Person at Narberth Borough Hall and by Zoom
Book Club:
"Take My Hand" By Dolen Perkins-Valdez with Chris Jackson Inspired by true events in post-segregation Alabama, this book tells the tale of a Black Nurse who learns of a terrible injustice being done to two young girls. Asked to perform birth control on two very young black girls from a poor community, Civil Townsend struggles to reconcile the demands of her job with the demands of her conscience. And then one day she learns that the unthinkable has occurred, and everything changes. Click here to find the book on Amazon. Friday, July 7 at 10:30 AM, IN PERSON at Narberth Borough Hall (or by Zoom) |
Game Day at New Horizons!
Come and indulge your love of games! Chess, Mah Jongg, Puzzles, Scrabble and more! Bring your own or borrow from the Center’s collection. All Seniors welcome! Please let us know when you sign up which game(s) you are interested in playing, and if you will be bringing any friends. Next Sessions at Narberth Borough Hall: Tuesday, July 11 at 12:00 Noon Friday, July 28 at 10:30 AM |
World Affairs Discussion Group
Every other Thursday Led by local Historians Bob and Sue Bond, this lively group of Seniors discusses events around the world. All political orientations and views are invited to participate in this engaging conversation. Next Sessions at Narberth Borough Hall (or by Zoom): Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 27 at 10:30 AM Healthy Exercise Class on Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday Aug. 8, at 10:30 & Thursday Aug.10 at 1:00 PM Agnes Palena leads Seniors in a series of healthy, gentle, and invigorating exercise routines, using weights and stretchy bands. Open to Everyone. |
Knit and Chat Every other Thursday Seniors are invited to bring your latest project -- or something you just want to try -- to the Narberth Borough Hall, 2nd Floor, and join leader Chris Jackson and other knitters for a session of friendly neighborhood chatting and helpful knitting hints. Open to experienced knitters only. Next Sessions at Narberth Borough Hall (or by Zoom): Thursday, July 6 at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 20 at 10:00 AM Please call 610 664-2366 to Register. Dance Fitness Every Friday in July (except July 21 Adults 55 and over are invited to join Betsy Klausman in a fun, fast-paced class designed to improve balance and strength while teaching easy dance steps. No experience necessary. Just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to dance! Next Sessions at Narberth Borough Hall (or by Zoom): Thursday, July 7 at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 28 at 1:00 PM |
Outdoor Tai Chi Class
Meet at the Gazebo near the Narberth Library (by the parking lot next to Narberth Borough Hall), weather permitting (or INSIDE at Narberth Borough Hall, 2nd Floor, if the weather is bad) with Rosalie Pressman, certified Tai Chi instructor Seniors are invited to the Gazebo near the Narberth Library, where Rosalie Pressman will teach the Yang Family Style Tai Chi. Improve your concentration and balance, while lifting your spirits, with this meditative exercise outside in the sun. Please remember to RSVP for each individual day, either by clicking the appropriate button(s) below or by calling 610 664-2366. We will be contacting everyone each week to confirm the location of the class, as Tai Chi may move indoors if there is inclement weather. Next Sessions Outside at the Gazebo, weather permitting: Tuesday, July 18 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 25 at 1:00 PM We ask that all those who participate in this program either check-in at the Front Desk on the 2nd floor of Borough Hall AFTER your class or speak to the Staff Person present at the Gazebo. Thank-you! |
Zoom Programs:
Guided Meditation
with Eileen Abrams Seniors are invited to join Eileen Abrams and try this gentle way to bring more calm and contentment into your life. All welcome! Monday, July 24 at 12:00 Noon on Zoom |
Film Club: "Lion" with Ellensue Jacobson Meet virtually with other film enthusiasts to watch the chosen movie for this month, and then discuss it on a later date. All Seniors welcome! This Month: “Lion”: The heart wrenching tale of a young man’s search for his birth family in India after having been living in Australia for 25 years. 5 year old Saroo (Sunny Pawar) finds himself lost in Calcutta, 1,000 miles away from home, when he accidentally falls asleep on a train that then leaves the station. Unable to communicate with those around him, Saroo struggles for some time on the streets until he is sent to an orphanage, where he is soon adopted by an Australian family who take him to Tasmania. 25 years later, an adult Saroo (Dev Patel) has grown up in a prosperous home with loving adoptive parents. But he is plagued by memories of the family he was born to, and eventually sets out to try to reconcile his dual desires for both his past and and his present, searching for the answer to where he truly belongs. Film Club Screening: Tuesday, July 18 at 1:00 PM on Zoom Film Club Discussion: Tuesday, July 25 at 1:00 PM on Zoom |
* Please note: Masks are ARE NOW OPTIONIAL at Borough Hall.
Summer Safety
with Marisa Jacobs, PhramD All adults 55 and over are invited to join Marisa as she gives a presentation on keeping safe during the Summer. Learn how to protect yourself from the sun, the heat, bad air quality and more. Bring your questions! Friday, July 28 at 10:30 AM on Zoom |