Special Speakers and Presenters
All Programs are In Person and via Zoom, except where noted
Please call 610 664-2366 to register, or RSVP online by clicking the buttons below
Our Program Coordinator will get in touch with you with all needed information to join the program.
Please call 610 664-2366 to register, or RSVP online by clicking the buttons below
Our Program Coordinator will get in touch with you with all needed information to join the program.
Please Note: New Horizons staff are available onsite on weekdays ONLY.
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Guest Special Interest Presenter(s)
with State Representative Mary Jo Daley New Horizons hosts various presenters at the Center, both in person and on Zoom. in the past, the topics have been as varied as Making Baseball Gloves, Watching Indian Dance, Learning about Various Actors and Actresses, and everything in between. You never know what new and exciting topic will be at the Center next! Next Session: December 2024 "Legislative Update" Join State Representative Mary Jo Daly for an in-depth look at the current state of the legislature. Hear how your government is working to help you and to make life better for everyone. Learn of upcoming legislation and ongoing projects...and bring your burning questions about the state of the state. In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
Tuesday, December 3 at 1:00 PM (Rescheduled from November 26) |
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AARP Safe Driving (Refresher) Course
All drivers 65 years and older are invited to come to this refresher course on Safe Driving taught by AARP. The four-hour course has offered millions of drivers the skills and tools needed to drive safely on today's roads, allowing them to remain independent for years to come. Come to New Horizons and learn the tricks and tips you need! -- Refresh your driving skills -- Learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them -- Discover proven methods to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road -- Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic violation, getting into an accident, of becoming injured -- Learn techniques to handle left turns, right-of-ways, and roundabouts Available to everyone 65 and older who has already taken the 8 hour Driver Safety Course. This refresher course offers a chance to renew your knowledge and continue to receive a discount on your insurance* *Note: While most insurance companies do offer the discount associated with this program, it is best to contact your insurance company directly to find out if they offer it, and how to apply for it. In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
Friday, December 6 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (There will be a 1/2 hour break for lunch. You can bring your own or register for a catered lunch by Wednesday, November 27) Catered Lunch Menu: Sliced Turkey w/ Roasted Garlic Gravy and French Onions, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Sugar Cookie
Please call 610 664-2366 BEFORE December 6 to check on lunch availability! |
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Rich Conversations
with Rich Stein, Executive Director, New Horizons Senior Center Rich Stein, New Horizons Executive Director, comes to the Center to chat with interested Seniors. Whether you have a burning question that needs answering, a comment on a present program or a suggestion for a new event, or just want to hang out with neighbors and friends in a large heated space, Rich would love to see you! Grab a goodie, wander over to the table and join in the conversation about everything new and exciting at New Horizons! Refreshments provided. In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
Wednesday, October 16 at 10:30 AM |
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Special Speaker: History
First Ladies as Activists (1920s -- 2020s) with Katherine Sibley, PhD Prof of History at St. Joe’s University Various speakers and presenters offer their historical expertise to interested participants. Join with other history enthusiasts to learn about different pivotal moments in history and how they shaped our world today. Last Session: July 2024: "First Ladies as Activists: 1920s--2020s" with Katherine Sibley, PhD Join Katherine Sibley, PhD, as she gives a presentation focusing on a number of U.S. First Ladies in their work as activists and advocates, starting with Florence Harding in 1921. Exploring ten first ladies, the discussion will highlight not only Harding but Lou Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Jill Biden. Join other history enthusiasts and learn how the First Ladies’ influence and agency has been of growing significance over the last century. Bring your questions! In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
(or by Zoom upon Request): Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 PM 
Katherine A. S. Sibley is Professor of History and William Dirk Warren ’50 Sesquicentennial Faculty Chair (Social Sciences and Health Sciences), at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where she has taught since 1991. She was a co-Founder of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) in 2021, and is currently editing a series on First Ladies with the University Press of Kansas. Also in 2021, she edited Southern First Ladies: Culture and Place in White House History; her two other books on first ladies include A Companion to First Ladies (2016), and First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy (2009). In her other area of interest, American communist history, she recently co-edited a work drawing on new findings in the Soviet archives: Post-Cold War Revelations and the American Communist Party: Citizens, Revolutionaries, Spies (2021). She served for twelve years with the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation at the U.S. State Department (2005-2017). She has also participated as a speaker in the Department of State’s Study of the U.S. Institutes Program since 2022. She is the author and editor of several other books, including Red Spies in America: Stolen Secrets and the Dawn of the Cold War (2004) and A Companion to Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover (2014), and is currently writing a book on Michelle Obama’s role as first lady.
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Special Speaker: Home
"Stuck in Stuff" with Special Guests Mindy Mozenter, Senior Living Specialist Tim Zeigler, Kamelot Auction House Mary Ann Kleschick, Arrive Move Manager Speakers and Presenters offer insight on how to handle the various changes and challenges that occur in and around the home as we grow older. Join other interested participants to learn simple tips and tricks to making life easier in your home as you age. Last Session: March 2024: "Stuck in Stuff" Let’s talk about downsizing, decluttering, planning for the future and what is hot or what is not for an Auction! Join Mindy Mozenter, Tim Zeigler, and Mary Ann Kleschick for a discussion on everything you need to know about downsizing and getting rid of your “stuff.” Learn how to make better choices about possessions and decluttering your life. Bring your questions! In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall:
Tuesday, March 26 at 1:00 PM |
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Special Speaker: Law / Finance
with Calvary Cemetery Various experts offer insight on how to handle the many differing legal and financial challenges we all face as we grow older. Offered only a few times a year, this program hosts different speakers who address such varying concerns as Budgeting for Retirement, Medicaid and Medicare, and Wills, among other topics. Last Session: November 2024: "Getting Your Ducks in a Row" Representatives from Calvary Cemetery come to New Horizons to give a presentation on how to plan for the end. It can be difficult to determine what needs to be done to make sure that all your desires are fulfilled. Come to this advance planning seminar and learn a simple roadmap to get all your ducks in a row to ensure that your final arrangements are exactly what you wish. Stop by early and enjoy Ice Cream and Pastries during the Dessert Social at 12:15! In Person ONLY at Narberth Borough Hall
Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 PM |
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