Located

in

PENNSYLVANIA

12 E. Locust Street
Oxford, PA 19363
610-932-5244
contact@oxfordseniors.org

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm

Closed for major holidays
and inclement weather

 

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are open
MONDAY thru FRIDAY
9am-3pm

APRIL
Please see our newsletter for April

Click here to read about Income Tax Preparation

2024 Chester County Senior Picnic
Click here for information

ChescoConnect is a shared ride program and provides transportation for 65+ riders
More information on Shared Ride Program page




 

PA ABLE invites you to attend a special webinar to hear from ABLE state program leaders and Social Security Administration (SSA) experts on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. (EST).

PA ABLE encourages you to share this invitation throughout your community to help us spread the word about ABLE accounts.

During this webinar of the ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN), participants will be provided with the following information:
• Overview of ABLE accounts;
• Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI, CDB, DWB) and ABLE accounts;
• Income/Asset Tests and ABLE accounts;
• Reporting ABLE information to SSA;
• Representative Payees managing ABLE accounts; and Resources on SSA benefits and ABLE accounts.

Speakers include:
• Betsy Blair, Social Insurance Specialist, Office of Income Security Programs, SSA
• John Finch, Jr., Director for Florida’s ABLE United
• Jolene Wyler, Coordinator for the ABLE Utah Savings Plan
• Laura Zelik, Social Insurance Specialist, Office of Income Security Programs, SSA

Who will benefit from this webinar?
People with disabilities, their family members and legal/financial representatives, SSA Representative Payees (individuals and organizations), SSA field office staff and leadership, disability advocacy and service organizations, and state ABLE program administrators.

paable.gov | 855-529-ABLE (2253)

The Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Before investing, please carefully read the Disclosure Statement (available at paable.gov or by calling 855-529-2253) to learn more about the program, including its effect on federal and state benefits, investment objectives, risks, fees, and tax implications.

613 North Dr | Room G-06 | Harrisburg, PA 17120




 

 

WEIGHT WISE

10 week program
Lead by
Barbara Myers

Tuesday

April 2

12:45pm

We will meet every Tuesday

Learn to eat healthy
and lose weight!

 

 
 
 

 

Medicare Update
w/ Sally

Next session
Monday, April 8
12:45pm
Sign up requested

 

 

 

Bingo with Vanessa
from
Always Best Care

Tuesday, April 8
12:45pm



Thursday, April 11
12:45pm

Help us make paper flowers
to decorate
for our spring fling
later this month!

Spring Flower Planting

Tuesday, April 16
12:45pm

Join us in planting Spring Flowers


 

 

Birthday Party

Wednesday, April 17

Entertainment:

Michael Kropp

Lunch activities start at 11:45am
Lunch 12:00-12:30pm
Music starts at 12:45


 

Craft day where we will be either decorating and painting jars or floral arrangements, depending on availability of flowers.

Thursday, April 18
12:45pm

Petals Please is a volunteer organization that receive donated flowers from weddings, funerals, etc. and gift the individual bouquets to those who most appreciate the gesture. Their sole mission is to bring joy to local seniors through the beauty of flowers. 

They have asked that we help to spread the joy by collecting small vases, soup cans, and small baskets.


 

Armchair Travel

Fifth Stop...Holland
Tuesday, April 23
12:45

 

 

 

Living Healthy to 100

Thursday, April 30
12:45pm

Matt Thompson
with Humana


 

Our afternoon programs will start at
12:45pm (right after lunch).

We are starting at that time to make sure our
Rover riders will be able to participate in the
entire 45-60 minute program.

 

CARDS/GAMES

Monday-Friday mornings: 9:30am-11:30am
Afternoons no other program: 12:45pm-2:45pm
When there is a program: 2:00pm-2:45pm

 


 

2024 CHESTER COUNTY SENIOR PICNIC

Hosted by the Chester County Commissioners and
the Chester County Department of Aging Services
Coordinated by Brandywine Valley Active Aging

Chester County residents aged 60 and older are invited to join us for a day of food and fun!

When: THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine
Where: Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343

The day will include: coffee, tea & sweets in the morning; opportunity to explore the Farm;
Bingo starting at 10:00 a.m.; picnic lunch starting at noon.

●EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 WHO SUBMIT COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM●

COMPLETED REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 25, 2024
Late registrations cannot be accepted.

Prior to the event, you will receive an email confirmation if you provide email address on your registration.
If no email address is provided, confirmation will be mailed via U.S. Mail.

You may electronically register by visiting the
Chester County Department of Aging Services website: chesco.org/aging

OR

Registration form may be obtained from the Chester County Department of Aging Services by emailing mwebb@chesco.org and the form will be sent to you by return email.
If you do not have access to a computer, you may call 610-344-6733 for assistance.

Oxford Area Senior Center also has the Registration form. You can stop by and speak with our Hostess
or click here to print the Information Form and Registration Form.

Transportation to the Senior Picnic is provided by ChescoConnect.
Oxford Senior Center Participants please contact us by April 25, 2024 to reserve your ride to the Picnic:

● Brandywine Valley Active Aging Coatesville & Downingtown Campuses – 610-383-6900
● Kennett Area Senior Center – 610-444-4819
● Oxford Senior Center – 610-932-5244
● Phoenixville Area Senior Adult Activity Center – 610-935-1515
● West Chester Area Senior Center – 610-431-4242
● Surrey Services for Seniors – 610-647-6404

This event is provided to you free of charge. You may make a voluntary donation to assist us in continuing to provide the Senior Picnic. The suggested donation is $5.00. Should you choose to make a voluntary donation you may forward your donation to the Chester County Department of Aging Services prior to the event or you may bring your donation with you on the day of the event and place it in the donation box. Correct change donations are requested.

Questions, email:  mwebb@chesco.org or call: 610-344-6733


 

INCOME TAX PREPARATION

We have no more AARP Tax Appointments available

If all you need is the your 2023 Rent/Rebate Tax Forms completed, Sally Arter, our Information & Assistant Specialist will certainly be glad to assist you complete the form.


ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION INFORMATION

Here is a list of local Tax Preparation individuals and companies to help you. But please realize you might have to pay for some of these services!

You can use the IRS’s Free File at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free where you can choose from several free online services. The services walk you through answering questions and does the math for you.

AARP Locations: Visit AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator at https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/ for other locations in the local area.

Oxford Neighborhood Services, 610-932-8557
Kennett Area Senior Center, 610-444-4819

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), which is a free tax assistance program, will also prepare your income tax forms. For information regarding this program you can call the Chester County VITA Information Hotline at 610-380-9099 from January 29th to April 15th.

Visit their website at https://www.chestercountyfreetaxes.org/

VITA locations near us:

Coatesville – The Transformation Center
645 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville PA  19320
(610) 380-9099 ext. 104
Monday 9am-8pm, Tuesday 9am-2pm,
Wednesday 9am-1pm & 4pm-6pm (closing February 14th at 1pm), Saturday 9am-2pm

Kennett Library
(610) 380-9099 ext. 108
320 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA
Wednesday 6-8pm, Saturday 9:30am-2:30pm (closed 3/27 & 3/30)
   
Parkesburg – Parkesburg Point Youth Center
700 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA  19365
(610) 380-9099 ext. 109
Thursdays from 4-6:30pm
West Chester at Providence Westside Community Center
430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester
(610) 380-9099 ext. 250
Monday 11am-3pm & 6-8pm

 

Additional services in the area that charge for their services:

H&R Block, 8 S. 3rd Street, Oxford, 610-932-8844
Liberty Tax Service, 11 N 3rd St Suite 1, Oxford, 484-702-6117
Numerous Tax Accountants in the area, ask a friend or family member for a reference.



 

OPEN SWIM
AT THE
JENNERSVILLE YMCA

EVERY THURSDAY 11-1

JUST LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE WITH THE
OXFORD AREA SENIOR CENTER
OR SHOW YOUR KEYCHAIN WITH COPILOT KEYCARD.
NO CHARGE!


 
 

 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE COVID-19 SITUATION
National Public Health and Emergency Declarations
related to the COVID-19 pandemic ended on May 15, 2023

CDC COVID Updates

Visit the CDC website for the latest information, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Chester County COVID Updates

Visit this website for the latest information for Chester County: https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19

 

 PA Dept. of Health Updates

As always, stay directly informed on COVID-19 by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website, which is regularly updated. https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx#

     

Emotional Support

Where people can turn if they need to talk:
Emotional Listening Line at 800-932-4616. http://www.contacthelpline.org/emotional-listening-support

The Chester County Department of Mental Health has compiled information on how to access help and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit their website and help us to get the word out by sharing this message. https://www.chesco.org/615/Mental-HealthIntellectual-Dev-Disabiliti

Chester County Warm Line: 866-846-2722 or visit chesco.org/mhidd

COVID-19 Statewide Support & Referral Line: 855-284-2494

 

 

Governor’s Websites

Visit the Governor’s websites for important information on the COVID-19 situation.

Pennsylvania Governor’s website:
https://www.governor.pa.gov/

Maryland Governor’s website:
https://governor.maryland.gov/

Delaware Governor’s website:
https://governor.delaware.gov/

Veterans Affairs

In case you are a veteran or know of one in need, please call 610-344-6375

Oxford Area Senior Center

As always be sure to also check our website or Facebook page for any updates.

 

 

 
   

The Oxford Senior Center is a member agency of the

United Way

   

 

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