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Pennridge Community Center
Updated today, February 23, 2021 - Nutrition and COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Below are COVID-19 Vaccination Updates by County:
Bucks:
Bucks County Health Department: Visit https://buckscovid.powerappsportals.us/Vaccine-Registration. If you think you’re eligible but are unsure which phase applies to you, email covid19@buckscounty.org">covid19@buckscounty.org.
St. Mary Medical Center is offering the COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Phase 1A healthcare personnel as well as community members over age 65 and between ages 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions. To ensure eligibility is met, please fill out the form within the link completely: https://www.trinityhealthma.org/find-a-location/st-mary-medical-center/covid-vaccine
Lower Bucks County Hospital: Countyresidents who fall under the conditions of Phase 1A can email> lbh-covid19@primehealthcare.com or call 215-785-9419. If it is determined that you are eligible and as supply allows, you will receive a call to be scheduled for vaccine appointments.
Bucks County seniors without internet access can call 1-800-383-0371.
Chester/Delaware:
Chester County Health Department: Please complete the pre-registration formif you live or work in Chester County or Delaware County andare interested in receiving the vaccine. https://www.chesco.org/covidvaccine
NOTE: If you are age 16-64 with a medical condition (see Phase 1A below) that now identifies you as Phase 1A, and you completed the previous survey, please complete the pre-registration again. If you already completed the previous survey and are not age 16-64 with a medical condition, you do NOT need to complete the pre-registration again. Chester County is currently administering the Moderna vaccine which is approved foruse in individuals age 18 and older. Chester Countyand Delaware County CANNOT administer the vaccine to anyone ages 16-17.
Chester County Hospital: If you are part of the expanded 1A recipient category (65 + years old or aged 16-64 with high-risk conditions), please: Chester County Hospital Community COVID-19 Vaccination Information Collection Survey:Questions (constantcontact.com)
Mercy Fitzgerald is offering the COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Phase 1A healthcare personnel as well as community members over age 65 and between ages 16-64 with high-risk medicalconditions. To ensure eligibility is met, please fill out the form within the link completely: https://www.trinityhealthma.org/find-a-location/mcmc-mercy-fitzgerald-campus/covid-vaccine
DCMH Crozer: If you do qualifyfor Phase 1A, complete the web form at the bottom ofthis page. If and when we can vaccinate you, we will contact you at the emailaddress that youprovide. Please do not complete multiple forms and do notemailto check the status of yourrequest. Completing this form DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive the vaccine from Crozer Health. https://www.crozerhealth.org/health-resources/crozer-health-vaccination-distribution-information/
Chester and Delaware seniors without internet access can calla hotline at 484-276-2100.
Montgomery:
Montgomery County Health Department is preparing forvaccine rollout with online pre-registration the expanded 1A phase. Individuals in these groupscan pre-register here: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/form/n8e5ry45jw8y#tab=entryForm
Montgomery County reports approximately 123k individuals have pre-registered for the Covid vaccine and a notice on their website reports “it may take between 6 to 10 weeks before you hearback from us about scheduling an appointment. We are bookingappointments to match our supply.”
Click for more information: Status of Vaccine Registrants | Montgomery County, PA - OfficialWebsite (montcopa.org)
Philadelphia:
Philadelphia Department of Public Health: The city of Philadelphia has endedits partnership with Philly Fighting COVID, which runs the city’s largest mass vaccination site. The city “strongly recommends” that any Philadelphia resident interested in receiving the vaccine, or have previously registered with Philly Fighting COVID, register at https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov/ Those who received the first of the two-shot vaccine through Philly Fighting COVID willbe contacted by the city to set up another vaccine appointment on schedule.
Black Doctors Consortium (BDCC): BDCC willbe administering the COVID-19 Vaccine in THE COMMUNITYfor PHASE 1B. This is for residents that live in the city of Philadelphia ONLY. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has identified persons: (1) High Risk for Exposure and Perform Essential Duties andindividuals with a High Risk of Morbidity/Mortality (please see the Phase 1b Table from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health). Individuals that meet these requirements can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNQna51f7mv2Lom4vUQpq5k1GKIMfENI0gznpWbD
Retail Pharmacies and Stores:
Also continue to check the following links often forupdates: Wegmans: https://www.wegmans.com/covid-vaccine-registration/ Giant Pharmacy: https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/tgc-vaccines Rite-Aid Pharmacy: https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier Weis Markets: COVID Vaccine FAQs | Weis Markets
Hospitals:
Tower Health: Must sign up forportalaccess: https://www.mytowerhealth.org/mytowerhealth/accesscheck.asp
Grandview Health: When vaccines are available at Grand View Health, pre-registered portalusers receive an email through the portalandcan schedule appointments online. Appointments are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and locations forreceiving vaccines will vary. Sign up here: Patient Portal (mygvh.org)
Lehigh Valley Health Network: Sign upforportalaccess to pre-register for vaccine: COVID-19 Vaccines | Lehigh Valley Health Network (lvhn.org)
St. Luke’s Health Network: Once you have your MyChart account, complete our brief questionnaire. When it’s your turn, you will be notified to schedule your vaccine: St. Luke's MyChart - Easy access to your health information. Online. (slhn.org)
AARP Tax Preparation - Pennridge is not one of the locations this year
With all the COVID restrictions, AARP is very limited on volunteers. AARP will be doing taxes at the locations they chose. These locations are listed below. Please note that Indian Valley Library will be doing taxes as outlined below. Don't wait to make your appointments. Once these locations start taking appointments, they are going to fill up fast. Please do not call Pennridge to make these appointments. They are only scheduled through the locations listed below. Thank you.
Central Bucks Senior Activity Center
Every Monday and Friday 9:00 - 2:00 Starting in February through April 12th.
Call 215-348-0565 to schedule an appointment
The information listed below is from Indian Valley Public Library
County to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing at Bucks Community College Sites
Bucks County announced this week that it will offer free COVID-19 testing through the end of January at three sites provided by Bucks County Community College.
The Bucks County Commissioners this week approved a $1.13 million contract with AMI to provide the PCR testing, which will begin Monday, January 11, and will continue through Sunday, January 31.
Locations and hours are as follows:
Bucks County Community College, Upper Bucks Campus 1 Hillendale Road, Perkasie, PA (Blooming Glen Road entrance) Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bucks County Community College, Newtown Campus Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bucks County Community College, Newtown Campus 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA (Gymnasium) Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bucks County Community College, Lower Bucks Campus 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA Hours of operation: o Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. o Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Each of the three locations will be able to accommodate up to 350 tests per day. The testing is open to everyone while daily supplies last. County officials said the locations could be considered as potential vaccination sites in the future. Participants are asked to bring face masks and cell phones to the test sites. Insurance information will be collected at the sites, but medical insurance is not required for the testing.
Statistics, charts, links to state health department data and other coronavirus-related information can be found on the county’s data portal: https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com.
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The following statements are issued in regards to Covid-19 :
- FOR INFORMATION FROM BUCKS COUNTY COVID-19 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HELPLINE, PLEASE CLICK ON THIS PDF - BucksCountyBHHelpline.pdf
- Note that the Pennridge Community Center is CLOSED until further notice. All classes, workshops, events, and trips have been cancelled. Please see Newsletter for Virtual Classes.
- The dates for the 2021 Senior Games are June 7 - June 14, 2021. There will be no indoor games. Contact Bucks County Area Agency on Aging at 267-880-5700 for information.
- FUTURE Events - Due to the Covid-19 issue, as stated above, all events at the Center have been cancelled. Please be safe, and we miss you all!
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For additional Events, click on the Events tab.
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BCARSC Website -
The Bucks County Association of Retired and Senior Citizens has a new website. BCARSC is the association that manages four Centers within Bucks County. This new website has it own information as well as access to the four Centers it manages: Neshaminy Activity Center, Central Bucks Activity Center, Pennridge Community Center, and Upper Bucks Activity Center. Click here to access this new site.
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2021HolidaySchedule
The CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON -
Presidents’ Day February 15, 2021 Monday
Good Friday April 2, 2021 Friday
Election Day May 18, 2021 Tuesday
Memorial Day May 31, 2021 Monday
Independence Day July 4, 2021 Monday (July 5, 2021)
Labor Day September 6, 2021 Monday
Columbus Day October 11, 2021 Monday
Election Day November 2, 2021 Tuesday
Veterans Day November 11, 2021 Thursday
Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021 Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 26, 2021 Friday
Christmas Day December 25, 2021 Friday (December 24, 2021)
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Please check our Events tab for details on programs and events that typically go on each year. As noted above, these will be cancelled as long as the Center is closed.
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Details of events are listed in our Newsletter,
or you can always stop in at the Center
and check in the lobby for details and times.
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Come inside and see our active members participating in activities
ranging from Line Dancing to Tai Chi, Chair Yoga,
Art Class, Billiards, Table Tennis, and more! Members also play mahjongg,
bingo, and cards. You may participate in frequent trips, monthly
dances and make new friends over a nutritious lunch.
Our Calendar will provide more information about
activities, classes, trips and special events.
Please view some of the information on the tabs at the top of the page,
browse our Calendar, and read our latest Newsletters.
Above all, visit us at the Center, if possible, and take a tour,
sit in on a class or activity, or join us for lunch.
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Center Closures
The Center will be closed for National Holidays.
Please refer to your Newsletter or our online Calendar for specific information.
Also, the Center will be closed due to inclement weather coinciding with the closing of
the Pennridge area schools (#757 on some radio stations). If you are unsure of the
closure, WNPV (1440 AM) and WFMZ-TV69 (Allentown) will announce the school closing
by name, as does www.6ABC.com (TV station).
NOTICE - If the school district opens late the Center will also open late, by the same
number of hours. Also, if the school district closes early, the center will close
early, by the same number of hours. If the weather is bad and if the Center is open,
use common sense if you decide to drive to the Center.
CBS3 carries school closings online at http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/schools/.
You may also call the Center at 215-453-7027 or 215-453-7028.
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The Pennridge Community Center serves citizens ages 55 and older who reside in the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville, Silverdale, and Telford (part) and the townships of Bedminster, East Rockhill, Hilltown, and West Rockhill. Some members live outside this geographical area, and some maintain memberships at more than one Center. All are welcome here. The public is also welcome to join our classes, activities, special events, and trips, sometimes with an adjusted fee for non-members.
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-Disclaimer- All speakers, products, services or advertisements which are presented as part of the Pennridge Community Center activities or in this web site and our newsletters, are not necessarily endorsed in any way by this Center; nor are the opinions of speakers necessarily the opinions of this Center, nor are the representations and information presented tested or reviewed for accuracy or reliability by the Center.
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Website Last Updated: 02/17/2021
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Facebook
Yes, we are on Facebook! Click here to go to Facebook. Once at the Center's page, ensure you are at the only authorized and approved Facebook page, by Pennridge Community Center management. Check the URL at the top of the page, ant it should be: https://www.facebook.com/Pennridge-Community-Center-146527405392241/ If the numbers at the end of this URL are different, you will need to choose the other URL.
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