MONDAY, APRIl 25 COMMUNITY EVENTS Help your kids fight childhood obesity through a four-week program for ages 7 to 14 at Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting. Weight training, cardiovascular exercise and nutritional information will help kids lose weight and gain confidence. Each child will be weighed weekly and given prizes based on weight loss. Nutrition will be discussed once a week (topics include healthy snack choices and portion control). Healthy food samples will be given out for children to try, and kids will use Active Zone and other exercise equipment. Dates/time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, today through May 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $80, non-residents; $65, non-resident with pass; $60, residents; $50, residents with pass. Information: www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org or 610-277-4312.
Bookmobile of the Montgomery Library District will visit Norriton Square Shopping Center, ShopRite, 55 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Soldier Care Packages items accepted daily for drop off at Stewart Middle School, 1315 W. Marshall St., Norristown, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IAnyone who knows of someone who is deployed in the military can contact the group with name and an address so a package can be mailed. Information: 610-275-6870
Karen's Kloset, a charitable endeavor in Norristown, is being organized to help dress women for job interviews and is seeking donations of good-conditioned, well cared for, clean and stylish clothing. Being accepted are suits, dresses, blouses and sweaters, shoes, handbags, jewelry and coats. Especially needed are women's plus size (18 and larger) and shoes in 9.5 and larger and wide width. Information, appointment: 610-277-2532.
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, offers infant/toddler story time, with stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement or ages birth through 3 years and their caregivers, at 9:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Department, second floor. No registration is necessary. Information: www.mc -npl.ort or 610-278-5100, ext. 205.
Lower Providence Comunity Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-olds. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org .
Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, hosts storytime for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Knitting group meets 10 a.m. Hatha yoga is at 1:30 p.m. Bring a mat and towel. Fee: $20 for eight classes or drop-in for $5 per class. Tai chi class led by Dr. Kurt Findeisen is at 3 p.m. Fee: $20 for eight classes or drop-in for $5 per class. At 7 p.m., Socrates Cafe discusses various issues, led by Sam Frederick. Free. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org .
Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, offers story times, 10:15 a.m. for children of any age and 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 and older. Free, no registration required. Information: www.mc.npl.org , choose Royersford Branch or call 610-948-7277.
English as a second language classes are offered by the Literacy Council of Norristown, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Airy and DeKalb streets, Norristown. Information: 610-292-8515 or visit www.LcnLit.org .
Learn-to-Line-Dance Classes take place 7 p.m. at the Norristown Maenner Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave., Norristown. Sign-in by 6:45 p.m. Dances include Philly line, soul line and some country line. Information: Joanne at 610-322-2986 or joannemurray47@yahoo.com ; or Carol at 484-919-3690 or cpiantone1519@comcast.net .
Free square dance for beginners hosted by Perky Promenaders Square Dance Club is offered 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Valley Forge Road (Route 363), 1020 S. Valley Forge Road, Lansdale. Singles welcome, or bring a partner, family or friends. Casual dress; no experience needed. Information: 215-855-7130 or www.perkyprom.org .
Montgomery County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) invites the public to an educational meeting, 8 p.m. at Calvary United Medthodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave., (corner of Lindenwold and Park avenues), Ambler. Parking lot is located off of Park Avenue. Topic is "Equal Rights for All, Including Women in the Constitution." Information: e-mail to montconow@hotmail.com or visit www.montcopanow.org .
Knit-Knights Group meets 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, conversation and "knit-networking" with a chance to learn new skills and share them in a relaxed environment. Numerous handmade items are donated to charity. Information: Peggy at 610-828-0568 or the library at 610-825-1656 or .
Collegeville Business Network Group (CBNG) weekly breakfast meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. at Collegeville Dinner, 290 E. Main St., Collegeville. Cost: $10. New members welcome. All attendees give a 30-second commercial. Opportunity to sign-up for 10-minute presentation. Business cards exchanged. Information: Barbara Ayling at 610-489-6881 or Babe4899@aol.com ; or Rick Bergami at 484-921-4150.
The Liberty Belles is seeking women singers who would like to experience barbershop harmony. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. John's U.C.C. Church, Main and Richardson streets, Lansdale. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Information: 610-584-4238.
Montgomery County Health Department is using an appointment system for immunizations Immunizations remain free for residents. Call the Health Center nearest you to make an appointment: Norristown - 610-278-5145; Pottstown - 610-979-5040 or Willow Grove - 215-784-5415.
Free blood pressure screening daily at the Medicine Shoppe, 2109 W. Main St., Jeffersonville. Information: 610-539-7282.
Free back and spinal screening and blood pressure checks, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m., at DeKalb Chiropractic Center, 106 DeKalb St., Bridgeport. Information: 610-272-4181.
Free, informative, spinal care workshops on such topics as fibromyalgia, migraines, overall health and more will be given by Dr. Benjamin Grisafi, 6:15 p.m. at 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Information: 610-275-3355.
RESALE SHOPS
Belfry Bargains Thrift Shop, operated by the Church of the Messiah, Route 202, just south of Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, housewares and collectibles. Donations also accepted. Information: 215-699-3441.
Crossroad Gift Thrift Shop, 139 W. Main St., Norristown, a registered nonprofit thrift store, sells clothing for the whole family, small household items and furniture, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide relief and service agency. MCC's Counter-Top Collection Box Project for now is for support of churches and partner organizations to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to provide treatment and nutrition for those who are ill for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Visitors' loose change helps greatly. Information: 610-275-3772.
Marian's Attic, 255 Town Center Road, Valley Forge Shopping Center, King of Prussia, is open for donations and sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, decorator items, collectibles, artwork and housewares. Tax receipts are given. Shop hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shop benefits the programs of Laurel House, which provides a safe haven for abused women and their children. Information: 610-337-3068.
SAAC's Fifth Avenue shop at the Montgomery County Senior Center, 536 George St., Norristown, is open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clothing, knick-knacks and more. Donations accepted 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Large-size clothing is especially appreciated. Information: 610-275-1960.
Sweet Repeats Thrift Shop, 499 E. Walnut St., North Wales (sponsored by the Lamb Foundation that supports disabled adults), features furniture, collectibles, household items and clothing. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday. Information: 215-661-8800.
The Well Thrift Shop, 107 E. Fourth Ave., Conshohocken, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday Clothing, household goods, books, etc. Volunteers and donations always welcome. Operated by Colonial Neighborhood Council.
SUPPORT GROUPS
DivorceCare, a support group for separated and divorced men and women, begins 6:30 p.m. at Fairview Village Church, 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Eagleville. Information: 610-539-3333, ext. 249 or mrieger@fvcn.org .
Overcomers (Celebrate Recovery) meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1208 Green St., Norristown.
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfuctional Families meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road. Information: Ed, 610-937-5514.
Montgomery County Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, Fourth and Fayette streets, Conshohocken.
Conshohocken Recovery AA Group meets 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Harry streets, Conshohocken, for those with alcohol and drug problems.
King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m. in the dining room at Valley Forge Medical Center Hospital, 1033 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Alanon, for families of alcoholics, meets 8:30 p.m. in the Wolffe Conference Room, and Alateen, for teens with alcoholic family members, meets 8:30 p.m. in the Therapy Room. Information: 610-539-8500.
Nar-Anon family group meeting, Bryn Mawr Group, 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, New Gulph and Pennswood roads, Bryn Mawr. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m. For further listing information or to leave message, call the Nar-Anon Hot Line at 215-446-8452.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. at Renaissance Nutrition Center, 2500 DeKalb Pike, Suite 200, East Norriton.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 a.m. at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Handicapped accessible. Information: Carolyn at 267-255-2639.
Fifth Chapter Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, meets 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, DeKalb Pike and Hancock Avenue, East Norriton.
First Step Valley Forge Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, meets 8:30 p.m. at Valley Forge Medical Center, 1033 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Chestnut Hill Group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Teenagers Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, across the street from the Chestnut Hill East train station. Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Information: Chuck S. at 267-253-9562 or visit chcoda@cavtel.net .
Suicide Anonymous, a 12-step program to help people end chronic thoughts of suicide and death, meets first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center, Conference Room C, 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown. Entrance and parking off Fornance Street. Information: 484-580-8049.
Tender Transitions, a support group for all new moms, meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, in the Maternity and Women's Health Center, second floor. Information: 610-327-7213.
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