This is the new 2004-2005 edition of the Community Resource Book.  Inclusion in The Resource Book in no ways confers endorsement of the products or services offered.  Consumers must carefully evaluate each resource and its applicability to individual needs.

My deep appreciation goes to all who took the time and effort to provide information to us.

Ellen M. Bard

Table of Contents

—Governmental Representatives ............................................................... 3

—Assistance / Information / Advocacy ...................................................... 5

—Abington Township................................................................................ 6

—Upper Dublin Township ......................................................................... 9

—Public Libraries...................................................................................... 11

—U.S. Postal Service ................................................................................ 12

—Transportation ...................................................................................... 13

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—Health and Disability Services .............................................................. 16

—Services for Older Pennsylvanians ....................................................... 19

—Counseling / Support Services.............................................................. 23

—Meals and Nutrition .............................................................................. 25

—Public Schools ...................................................................................... 27

—Private and Parochial Schools .............................................................. 29

—Colleges / Seminaries / Business Schools ............................................. 30

—Child Day Care Centers / Nursery Schools / Kindergartens ................. 31

—Related Organizations ........................................................................... 37

—Special Interest Clubs and Organizations ............................................. 38

—Athletic Organizations .......................................................................... 42

—Youth Activities .................................................................................... 44

—Organizations for Older Pennsylvanians .............................................. 45

—Environmental Organizations ................................................................ 48

—Volunteer Opportunities / Volunteer Fire Companies............................. 49

—Volunteer Fire Companies ...................................................................... 51

—Financial Organizations ......................................................................... 52

—Consumer and Legal Services ............................................................... 53

—Employment Opportunities ................................................................... 54

United States Senator ....................................................................... 215-864-6900

Widener Bldg, 1 South Penn Square, Suite 960, Philadelphia, PA 19107

511 Dirkson Senate Office Building,

Washington, DC 20510-3804 .......................................................... 202-224-6324

www.santorum.senate.gov/emailrjs.htlml

United States Senator

Room 9400 William Green Federal Building .................................. 215-597-7200

600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Room 711, Hart Office Building, .................................................... 202-224-4254

Washington, DC 20510

Arlen_specter@specter.senate.gov

www.spector.senate.gov

Commonwealth Information Center ............................................ 800-932-0784

Dept. Of General Services

Room 402 - A, Finance Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Directs state questions and complaints to the proper agencies.

Department of Public Welfare ...................................................... 717-787-4592

Commonwealth New Bureau, Room 308, Main Capitol , Harrisburg, PA 17120

Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad........................ 215-659-1885

Box 90, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Non-profit organization which provides

Emergency Medical Services

Poison Control Center ................................................................... 800-722-7112

24-hour poison emergency assistance ............................... 215-386-2100

Public Utility Commission ............................................................. 800-692-7380

http://puc.paonline.com

Forms are available from:

1. Montgomery County Voter Registration .............................. 610-278-3280

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19401

and

2. Your local:State Representative’s office

State Senator’s office

Congressman’s office

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Commissioners’ offices are in their homes.

See the Abington Township Calendar for further information.

Township Manager Burton T. Conway

Treasurer / Tax Office ...................................................................... 267-536-1024

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Waste Water Treatment Plant .......................................................... 215-884-8329

1000 Fitzwatertown Road, Abington, PA 19001

Community Development Office ....................................................... 267-536-1019

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Emergency Management Office ........................................................ 267-536-1087

Fire Marshal’s Office ....................................................................... 267-536-1089

PA Fire Services Institute ................................................................ 717-236-5995

Police Department (Records and Information) .................................. 267-536-1100

1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Parks and Recreation Office ............................................................ 215-576-5213

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Activities include workshops, trips, picnics, day camps, etc. See the

Activities Guides enclosed in the Township Calendar for more information.

www. abington.org (click on parks & recreation)

Alverthorpe Park .............................................................................. 215-884-6538

Jenkintown Road & Forrest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Tennis courts, basketball courts, wading pool, miniature golf, par-3 golf, iceskating,

playing fields, picnic shelters, a bike pike, camping and fishing are

available seasonally to residents of Abington Township.

Ardsley Community Education Center ............................................. 215-576-1630

2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038

Facilities include equipment for indoor and outdoor sports, games, and

recreation, lounges for relaxing, TV rooms, a reading room, and a darkroom. Call

for information on programs such as Aikido classes, creative theater workshops,

babysitting workshops, and meeting rooms. Facilities are open to all Abington

Township residents.

Jefferson Street & Maple Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038

Facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, playing field, soccer field,

and playground.

Baederwood Park .......................................................................... 215-576-5213

Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

Playground and ice skating, picnic area.

Briar Bush Nature Center ............................................................. 215-887-6603

1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001

Bird observatory, nature trail, environmental center, and gift shop. Call for

information on summer day camps (ages 4 through grade 8) as well as trips to

area attractions.

www.briarbush.org

Conway Park.................................................................................. 215-576-5213

Jefferson Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038

Playing and soccer fields.

Crestmont Park .............................................................................. 215-576-5213

Old Welsh Road & Reservoir Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090

Tennis court, swimming pool, basketball courts, ice skating, playing field,

and playground.

Ethel Jordan Park ......................................................................... 215-576-5213

Jenkintown Road & Cadwalader Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Basketball court, playing field, and playground.

North Hills Park............................................................................. 215-576-5213

Pine & Central Streets, North Hills, PA 19038

Playground ,playing field, picnic area, and basketball.

Penbryn Park ................................................................................. 215-576-5213

Egerton Street & Houston Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

Tennis courts, swimming pool, basketball courts, soccer fields, and ice

skating.

Rockwell Park ................................................................................ 215-576-5213

Stratford & Rockwell, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Playing fields and playground, basketball court.

Robbins Park.................................................................................. 215-641-0921

1419 East Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

Fernwood & Susquehanna, Roslyn, PA 19001

Tennis courts, playground, basketball courts, playing fields, soccer fields.

Roychester Park ............................................................................... 215-576-5213

Corinthian & Cleveland Avenues, Abington, PA 19001

Basketball courts, ice skating, tennis courts, playing fields, playground.

Rubicam Avenue Park ....................................................................... 215-576-5213

Prospect & Rubicam Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090

Basketball court, playing fields, and playground.

The following are outdoor township swimming pools; pool tags must be

purchased for membership and can be used at either pool. A limited number of

memberships are also available to non-residents.

Crestmont Pool ...................................................... 215-659-9840, 215-659-5259

Reservoir Road and Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Penbryn Pool ................................................................................ 215-576-9694

Mount Carmel & Egerton Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

267-536-1000

Recycling Drop-off Center

2201 Florey Lane, Roslyn, PA 19001

Free mulch is available (to residents only) during regular Township business

hours at the Public Works Yard. Hazardous materials may be disposed of at

Montgomery County Hazardous Waste sites. Call 610-278-3618 for more

information.

Trash Day Recycling: Includes beverage cans, steel cans, tin lids, all color

glass jars and bottles, plastic containers-clear or colored with a number one or

two on the bottom; yard waste, including grass clippings and leaves (30-gallon

biodegradable paper bags sold by the Township); brush and tree limbs (bundled

and tied, maximum 3 inches in diameter); vacuum leaves (rake leaves curbside for

vacuuming when red and white signs indicate); holiday trees (January). Trash

and recylclables must be curbside by 7 a.m.

Monday Curbside Recycling: Includes newspapers, hard books (with

covers), paper plates, pizza boxes, telephone books, office paper, cereal boxes

(insert removed), paper cups, junk mail, school paper, hand towels, and magazines.

Place items in green bins, brown market bags, or bundled and tied.

Corrugated cardboard - please flatten gift wrap, manila file foldersk, 6 or 12 pack

soda carton carriers red bin comingle mix (same as trash day) - beverage cans,

steel cans, tin lids all color jars and bottles, glass, plastic, clear or colored with a 1

or 2 on the bottom.

Township Manager Paul Leonard ........................................ 215-643-1600 ext. 3219

www.upperdublin.net

Treasurer/Tax Office ........................................................................ 215-646-4794

801 Loch Alsh Ave.

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Fire Marshall’s Office .......................................................... 215-646-1600 ext. 243

Jesse Hayden

Police Department ............................................................................. 215-646-2100

801 Loch Alsh Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034

Parks and Recreation ........................................................ 215-643-1600 ext. 3239

801 Loch Alsh Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034

Susan Lohofer

Arran Way and Bantry Dr. , Dresher, PA 19025

Burn Brae and East Bruce Drives, Dresher, PA 19025

Camphill Rd. and Highland Avenue. Fort Washington, PA 19034

Summit Ave. and Logan Ave., North Hills, PA 19038

Loch Alsh Ave. / Fort Washington, PA 19034

Franklin and Morse Drives / Maple Glen, PA 19002

Twining Rd. and Dale Rd. / Willow Grove, PA 19090

Madison and Prospect Aves. / Fort Washington, PA 19034

Loch Alsh Ave. and Fort Washington Ave. / Fort Washington, PA 19034

Mondauk Common ............................................................................ 215-646-5850

Susquehanna Rd. (between Dillon Rd. and Broad St.)

Fort Washington, PA 19034

North Hills Community Center ........................................................ 215-572-6040

212 Girard Ave. / North Hills, PA 19038

Robbins Park ..................................................................................... 215-641-0921

1419 E. Butler Pike / Ambler, PA 19002

(SAUDC) ............................................................................................ 215-572-1171

Twining Rd. and Wischman Ave. / Oreland, PA 19075

Loch Alsh Ave. and Douglass St. / Ambler, PA 19002

Cooper Dr. (off Stout Rd.) / Ambler, PA 19002

Highland Ave. near Farm Lane / Ambler, PA 19002

Upper Dublin Community Pool .......................................................... 215-887-8785

Logan Ave. and Summit Ave.

North Hills, PA 19038

Upper Dublin Municipal Complex ..................................................... 215-643-1600

801 Loch Alsh Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034

Upper Dublin Public Library ............................................................. 215-628-8744

805 Loch Alsh Ave.

Fort Washington, PA 19034

215-643-1600 x 3224

801 Loch Alsh Ave.

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Road Maintenance/Public Works Chris Oyler ........................ 215-643-1600 x 3224

801 Loch Alsh Ave.

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Call for information regarding free mulch availability and pick up. Hazardous

materials may be disposed of at Montgomery County Hazardous Waste sites.

Call 610-278-3618 for more information.

Curbside Recycling

Trash Day Recycling: Aluminum, tin, bi-metal cans, and glass containers of

any color may be recycled in your recycling container. Please remember to

remove the lids and neckbands from all glass containers. Ceramics, light bulbs,

plate glass, drinking glasses or lead crystal will not be accepted. Magazines,

junk mail, office paper, and phone books may be tied with twine or placed in

brown paper bags. All cardboard should be placed in your regular trash. Paper

placed in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.

Services include lending books and multimedia items, children’s story hours,

public Internet access, delivery to the homebound, Adult Literacy and ESL

programs, rental of two community rooms, practice exams for standardized tests,

among others.

Abington Free Library ...................................................................... 215-885-5180

1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Roslyn Branch .................................................................................. 215-886-9818

2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA 19001

(for the hearing disabled) ................................................................... 215-572-1483

805 Loch Alsh Ave.,

Ft. Washington, PA 19034 .................................................................. 215-628-8744

1925 Keith Road, Abington, PA 19001

Elkins Park Post Office ............................................................... 1—800-275-8777

800 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Glenside Post Office .................................................................... 1—800-275-8777

Easton Road and Springhouse Lane, Glenside, PA 19038

Huntingdon Valley Post Office ..................................................... 1—800-275-8777

830 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Jenkintown Post Office ................................................................ 1—800-275-8777

West and Cedar Avenues, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Rydal Post Office .......................................................................... 1—800-275-8777

Susquehanna & Valley Roads, Rydal, PA 19046

Roslyn Post Office ....................................................................... 1—800-275-8777

1302 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA 19001

Willow Grove Post Office ............................................................. 1—800-275-8777

Easton Road and Lincoln Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Upper Dublin Post Office ............................................................. 1—800-275-8777

800 Essington Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19153www.phl.org

AirTran Airways ......................................................................... 1-800-AIRTRAN

www.airtran.com 1-800-247-8726

American Airlines ......................................................................... 1-817-967-2000

www.aa.com

American West Airlines ................................................................ 1-800-235-9292

British Airways ................................................................................. 800-247-9297

www.british-airways.com

Continental Airlines ......................................................................... 800-525-0280

www.continental.com

Delta Air Lines ................................................................. 800-221-1212 (domestic)

www.delta.com ............................................................ 800-241-4141 (international)

Midway Airlines ................................................................................ 800-446-4392

www.midwayair.com

Midwest Express Airlines ................................................................. 800-452-2022

www.midwestexpress.com

Northwest Airlines ........................................................... 800-225-2525 (domestic)

www.nwa.com 800-447-4747 (international)

Southwest Airlines ......................................................................... 1-800-435-9792

US Airways ........................................................................................ 800-245-4882

www.usairways.com

United Airlines .................................................................................. 800-241-6522

www.val.com

Keystone Building .......................................................................... 1-800-932-4600

400 North Street Harrisburg,PA 17120

www.dot.state.pa.us

Amtrak .......................................................................................... 800-USA-RAIL

www.amtrak.com

Capitol Trailways ............................................................................... 215-659-3443

800 Fitzwatertown Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

www.capitoltrailways.com

Fare and schedule information ........................................................... 800-231-2222

Local terminal ..................................................................................... 215-659-3443

800 Fitzwatertown Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

www.greyhound.com

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)

www.septa.com

Services include buses, trains, and subways in Philadelphia and the surrounding

areas, as well as a high-speed railroad line between center city and the

airport. SEPTA also provides many services for senior citizens; senior citizens

can call for information on how to ride SEPTA for free during off-peak hours. The

following is a list of local train stations. For more information on train or bus

schedules and stops, please call:

Transit Info (6 a.m. - midnight daily) ........................................... 215-580-7800

Ardsley ....................................................................................... no telephone

Jenkintown Road and Tyson Avenue

Crestmont ................................................................................... no telephone

Rubicam Avenue near Rockwell Avenue

Elkins Park .................................................................................. 215-580-6887

Park and Spring Avenues

Glenside ...................................................................................... 215-580-6703

Easton Road and Glenside Avenue

Jenkintown-Wyncote .................................................................. 215-580-6838

Greenwood and West Avenues

Meadowbrook ............................................................................ no telephone

Mill Road and Lindsay Avenue

Noble ......................................................................................... no telephone

Old York Road and Rodman Avenue

North Hills .................................................................................. 215-580-6898

Station and Mount Carmel Avenues

Roslyn ........................................................................................ 215-580-6888

Easton and Susquehanna Roads

Rydal ........................................................................................... no telephone

Susquehanna Road and Washington Lane

Willow Grove .............................................................................. 215-580-6825

Old York and Davisville Roads

Abington Link ................................................................................... 215-884-5000

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Weekday bus service throughout Abington Township. Free service for

senior citizens and those less than 51 inches tall. Others pay $2 per ride.

TransNet Shared Ride Program ...................................................... 215-542-RIDE

www.suburbantransit.org

Union Meeting Corporate Center

980 Harvest Drive, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1955

Reduced taxicab fares for senior citizens. Any Montgomery county resident

65 years or older is eligible; residents 60-64 years of age are also eligible under a

more limited program. Special door-to-door service is available for passengers

whose physical or mental condition prevents them from reaching the entrance of

their destination independently. Passengers in wheelchairs will receive assistance

in a lift-equipped vehicle; if the passenger wishes to travel in a vehicle not

specifically equipped for wheelchairs, the passenger must have someone at both

ends of the trip who can transfer them into their seat and store the wheelchair in

the trunk.

Transportation to Senior Adult Activity Centers .............................. 215-885-7650

Ground Floor Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church

100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, PA 19038

The following agencies provide information and services designed for

specific medical problems and disabilities.

General Information .................................................................... 215-481-2000

www.amh.org – Abington Memorial Hospital website offers information of all

hospital services, a directory of physicians and directions to the hospital and

Abington Memorial Health Center.

and Referral Helpline ....................................................................1-800-405-HELP

Home Care (Hospice) ......................................................................... 215-481-5800

Abington Memorial Health Center

2510 Maryland Road, Suite 250

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Advantage Health/OMC .................................................................... 215-658-0300

735 York Road

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Provides diabetic supplies & prescriptions to people who have medicare &

major medical insurances.

321 Norristown Road., Suite 260

Ambler, PA 19002 ............................................................................... 215-643-5434

www.als-philadelphia.org

Delaware Valley Chapter .................................................................... 215-561-2919

www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease Helpline .......................................................... 800-367-5115

American Cancer Society ................................................................. 215-712-3290

700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914

www.cancer.org

American Diabetes Association ........................................................ 610-828-5003

1 Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Montgomery Counties ....................................................................... 610-941-9595

527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

APDA Information and Referral Center ........................................... 610-447-2911

Lewis House CCMC, Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013

www.apdaparkinson.com

American Red Cross ......................................................................... 215-299-4000

Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Philadelphia, PA 19103

www.redcross-philly.org

Eastern Pennsylvania ........................................................................ 215-564-9800

Telephone equipment for the handicapped. ....................................... 800-233-1222

Blindness and Visual Services ......................................................... 215-560-5700

444 N. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123

(National Cancer Institute) .......................................................... 1-800-4-CANCER

31 Center Drive, MSC 2580, Building 31, Room 10A16

Bethesda, MD 20892-2580

Provides publications on cancer prevention, early detection, patient

education, and general information on cancer.

www.cancer.gov

(National Cancer Society) ................................................................ 800-ACS-2345

1 Graduate Plaza, Philadelphia, PA

Search for information by county, hospital, disease or condition, educational

event, or health screening. Find free and low-cost health screenings.

1648 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA

Leukemia Society of America ........................................................... 610-521-8274

2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113

www.leukemia.org

Manor Dental Health Center ............................................................. 215-887-7617

Manor College Campus

700 Fox Chase Road

Jenkintown, PA 19046

Cosmetic Dentistry Services-Dentures-Bonding-Tooth Bleaching-Veneers-

Crowns

Mental Retardation ............................................................................ 215-784-5414

Suite 302, 102 Old York Rd.,

Willow Grove, PA 19090

for the Blind ...................................................................................... 215-661-9800

212 North Main Street, North Wales, PA 19454-3117

Provides services for the blind and vision-impaired; other services include

prevention of blindness through vision screening and education.

Montgomery County Health Department .......................................... 610-278-5117

1430 DeKalb St., P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404

Services include food establishment inspection and licensing, communicable

disease reporting, immunization services, a lead poisoning program, HIV and

other sexually-transmitted disease testing, TB screening, cancer screening

(including low-cost mammograms), and various health education programs,

among other services.

Phil Satinsky Services for the Jewish Blind .................................... 215-446-3017

Meets at Gershman

Broad and Pine Sts.

Philadelphia, PA 19147

on Monday mornings.

Offers programs and trips for visually impaired adults.

VNA—Community Services, Inc. ..................................................... 215-572-7880

1421 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

For information and an appointment call ........................................... 215-572-7880

Abington VNA Community Services Inc. Wednesday Weekly

1421 Highland Ave. 1:00 - 3:00PM All year

Abington, PA 19001-2685

Glenside Carmel Presbyterian Church 3rd Tuesday & Monthly

100 Edgehill Road 4th Monday All year

Glenside, PA 19038 10AM-12PM

Box 890032, Camp Hill, PA 17089 1-800-844-9232 (Keystone 65)

Medicare supplement; one must have both Medicare A and B in order to

qualify. Those eligible include people who are 65 years or older and the medically

disabled.

www.bluecares.com

Counseling for Caregivers ............................................................ 1-800-995-8949

Support, guidance, and referral for families of frail elders

Delaware Valley ................................................................................. 215-895-5567

TTY: 895-5566

for Senior Citizens ............................................................................ 800-692-7256

Pennsylvania Dental Association

P.O. Box 3341, Harrisburg, PA 17105

Information and referrals to dentists who offer reduced dental fees to senior

citizens.

Elder Abuse Hotline ........................................................................... 800-734-2020

1430 DeKalb St.

Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404

ElderHelp Teletype Information: .......................... 215-481-5750

Referral service for problems or questions about housing, insurance, medicine,

and other assistance. Open to anyone, especially senior citizens. Free and

confidential.

Memorial Hospital ............................................................................. 215-481-5740

Abington Memorial Health Center

2510 Maryland Road, Suite 227, Willow Grove, PA 19090-1109

Information about housing, nursing care, and other services available to

senior citizens.

Geriatric Assessment Center ........................................................... 215-481-5640

Abington Memorial Health Center

Willow Wood Building - Suite 230

2510 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Services include assessments of the elderly who are having problems.

Assessments consist of an office visit, a home visit, and a family conference.

Medical and social recommendations are offered to help the family to identify the

problem and find possible solutions.

Medicare Part A (hospital): Blue Cross ............................................ 800-358-1901

Part B (physicians, suppliers) ..................................................... 800-382-1274

Blue Shield (Part B co-insurance) .................................................... 800-367-6565

Aetna (selected Parts A and B) .......................................................... 215-643-7200

1430 Dekalb St., Norristown, PA 19404 ............................................... 610-278-3601

Provide service to low income seniors and their families. These services may

include: job training, housing & rental assistance, and home care for senior

citizens.

102York Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090 ................................................. 215-784-5413

Information and referrals to various programs and resources for senior

citizens and adults.

Operation Reassurance ................................................. 215-884-5000 (ext. 1452)

Abington Township Building

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Telephone contact program for older Pennsylvanians. This program is

offered at no cost to all eligible residents who are over age 60 and live alone.

This program benefits both disabled adults and older Pennsylvanians with a

total annual household income of $15,000 or less (including 50% Social Security

benefits). Some restrictions apply. For forms and application assistance, contact

any of the following:

SAAC Center, Glenside ...................................................................... 215-885-7650

Your State Representative’s office

Helps older Pennsylvanians to pay their prescription expenses. Eligibility

is limited to those over 65 years of age, with a total income $14,500 if single

$17,700 if married, who have lived in PA for 90 days and are not presently

enrolled for prescription benefits under the Medical Assistance program.

The requirements for eligibility are the same as above, with the exception of

the total income being $14,500 - $23,500 if single or $17,700 - $31,500 for a married

couple. Also, if you qualify for PACENET, you must satisfy a $40 monthly

deductible before PACENET will begin reimbursing your prescriptions.

Contract for the Elderly (PACE)....................................................... 800-225-7223

PA Department of Aging,

P. O. Box 8806, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8806

For applications or additional assistance, please contact:

Your State Representative’s Office

Redeemer Center, St. Joseph’s Manor .............................................. 215-938-4100

1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Geriatric out-patient physical, occupational, speech, and psychological

therapy. Any senior citizen is eligible.

Abington Office .......................................................................... 215-572-7203

1355 Old York Road

Request a list of nursing homes, personal care facilities, and retirement

communities.

Senior Care Center of ....................................................................... 215-481-5450

Abington Memorial Hospital ............................................................. 215-481-5460

Abington Memorial Health Center

3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Provides intensive partial hospital services for people age 65 and over who

are enduring emotional health problems.

Organization Type of Care Contact

__________________________________________________________________

Edge Hill Nursing and Nursing Care, 146 Edge Hill Road

Rehabilitation Center Medicare Glenside, PA 19038

Rehabilitation 215-886-1043

__________________________________________________________________

Fairview Care Center Nursing Care 850 Papermill Road

of Papermill Road Glenside, PA 19038

215-233-0920

__________________________________________________________________

Helping Hand In-home Nursing 261 York Road #621

Services, Inc. Care, Therapy, and Jenkintown, PA 19041

Referrals 215-572-6466

__________________________________________________________________

Holy Redeemer Hospital Nursing Care 1648 Huntingdon Pike

& Medical Center Meadowbrook, PA 19046

215-947-3000

__________________________________________________________________

Garden Spring Nursing Care, 1113 North Easton Road

Center Medicare Willow Grove, PA 19090

Rehabilitation 215-659-3060

Senior Care for Adult Day Care 9475 Roosevelt Blvd.

Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19116

215-676-7800

__________________________________________________________________

HCR Manor Care Nursing Care 3430 Huntingdon Pike

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

215-938-7171

__________________________________________________________________

Brookside Nursing & Nursing Care 2630 Woodland Road

Rehabilitation Center Roslyn, PA 19001

215-884-6776

__________________________________________________________________

Rydal Park Nursing Care, 1515 on the Fairway

Medical Center Apartments, Rydal, PA 19046

Personal Care 215-885-6800

__________________________________________________________________

St. Joseph’s Manor Personal Care 1616 Huntingdon Pike

Nursing Care Meadowbrook, PA 19046

215-938-4000

__________________________________________________________________

St. Joseph’s Villa Nursing Care 110 W. Wissahickon Avenue

Skilled & Inter- Flourtown, PA 19031

mediate Care 215-836-4179

__________________________________________________________________

Special Care In-Home, 1557 Edge Hill Road

Non-Medical Care Abington, PA 19001

215-887-1150

__________________________________________________________________

SummersGate Assisted Living/ 440 Old York Road

Personal Care Jenkintown, PA 19046

Home 215-572-8300

__________________________________________________________________

Sunrise of Abington Assisted Living/ 1801 Susquehanna Road

Personal Care Abington, PA 19001

Home, 215-576-8899

Independent Living,

Alzheimer’s Unit

___________________________________________________________________

Elkin’s Crest Nursing Care, 265 E. Township Line Road

Health and Rehabili- Medicare Elkins Park, PA 19027

tation Center Rehabilitation 215-379-2700

__________________________________________________________________

Willow Lake Assisted Living/ 1120 York Road

Personal Care Willow Grove, PA 19090

Home 215-830-0433

Abington Memorial Hospital Out-Patient Psychiatric Services ......... 215-481-5450

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Helpline Referrals ....................................... 1-800-234-0420

Alcoholics Anonymous ..................................................................... 215-576-9796

245 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

Information on alcohol addiction and AA group meetings.

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau .................................................... 215-657-4545

42 North York Road, Willow Grove,PA 19090

Association for Developmental Disabilities Inc. ............................... 215-886-9990

261 Old York Road

Suite A-50

Jenkintown, PA 19046

Offers adults with developmental disabilities a supportive environment to

learn life skills.

Catholic Social Services of Montgomery County ............................. 610-279-7372

353 E. Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401

Counseling for families and individuals who have emotional, financial, or

physical challenges.

Child Abuse Hotline .......................................................................... 800-932-0313

Youth and family counseling for alcohol and drug abuse.

Contact Crisis Line ........................................................................... 215-879-4402

TTY: 215-879-4609

Drug and Alcohol Information .......................................................... 800-932-0912

3941 Commerce Avenue Willow Grove ............................................... 215-481-5450

Abington Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Pyschiatric Unit

Delta Community Supports, Inc. ....................................................... 215-887-6300

2210 Carmel Avenue., First Floor, Glenside, PA 19038

Provides foster care services and statewide adoption network to community.

www.deltaweb.org

Family Service of Montgomery County ............................................. 215-368-0985

713 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

Various counseling services for individuals and families, including support

and therapy groups for women in transition, parents of children with ADD, and

those coping with the loss of a loved one. Call for information on "Plays for

Living" as well.

First Call for Help - United Way ....................................................... 215-568-3750

7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Information about human services available in Philadelphia and surrounding

areas.

Jewish Family & Children Services ................................................. 215-635-8909

www.jfcs.org

Milestones ......................................................................................... 215-884-5566

Community Healthcare Incorporated

614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Mental Health Services for individuals 18 and older who require partial

hospital services.

Northern Institute ............................................................................. 215-641-5341

450 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington, PA 19034

The Counseling Center of Holy Redeemer Health System .............. 215-938-1130

1130 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Offers education and support to parents of children of all ages. Programs

include discussion groups, educational workshops and a mini-pre-school for

toddlers and their parents.

www.projecthope.org

S.P.I.R.I.T. (Special Police Immediate Response Intervention Team)

P.O. Box 4081, Rydal, PA 19046 ........................................................... 215-485-0009

Trained volunteers ride with the police force to offer support to victims and

help them develop resources for post-crisis living.

Victim Services of Montgomery County ........................................... 610-277-0932

24-hour Rape Hotline .................................................................. 610-277-5200

24-hour Hotline for other serious crimes ..................................... 610-277-4781

Toll Free ................................................................................... 1-888-521-0983

18 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19041

An agency that provides services to victims of rape and other serious

crimes.

Women’s Resource Center ............................................................... 610-687-6391

P. O. Box 596, 113 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

Provides information, referral services, workshops, and social activities for

women of all ages and economic circumstances.

Women’s Center of Montgomery County ......................................... 215-885-5020

The Colonnade, Suite WC1

101 Washington Lane

Jenkintown, PA 19046

12271 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154-1288

Volunteers visit and deliver meals to those who are unable to cook or shop.

www.aidforfriends.org

CADCOM .......................................................................................... 610-277-6363

113 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Services include help with weatherization, emergency food, etc.

2231 Hamilton Avenue

Willow Grove, PA 19091

Crest Manor Community Center ..................................................... 215- 657-0949

1636 Washington Ave.

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Tuesdays 9am-4pm

Glenside SAAC Meals on Wheels .................................................... 215-885-7650

100 Edgehill Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Meals delivered within a limited area.

Interfaith of Eastern Montgomery County ........................................ 215-885-2234

P.O. Box 264, Abington, PA 19001

Emergency service for food, rent, and utilities.

Kosher Meals on Wheels ........................................................ 215-338-9800 (x124)

6600 Bustleton Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19149

Frozen meals delivered for a fee.

Eastern Montgomery County ............................................................ 215-886-2206

1200 York and Horace Roads ............................................................. 215-887-8153

Abington, PA 19001

Meals delivered to those who are unable to prepare or purchase meals; fee is

determined on a sliding scale.

Montgomery County SAAC .............................................................. 215-885-7650

Carmel Presbyterian Church

100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Meals served for suggested donations; transportation is available for senior

citizens.

North Hills Manor ............................................................................. 215-884-2624

300 Linden Avenue

North Hills, PA 19038

Mondays, 9am-4pm

Philadbundance ................................................................................. 215-334-0900

P.O. Box 37555

3616 S. Galloway Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

210 Cedar Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Lunches served; donations accepted.

www.abington.k12.pa.us

Abington School District .................................................................. 215-884-4700

Administration Building

970 Highland Avenue

Abington, PA 19001

www.abington.k12.pa.us

Abington High School Alumni Association ...................................... 215-572-8899

Box 55, Abington, PA 19001

School Bus Transportation ..................................................... (day) 215-884-0421

(night) 215- 884-9394

Abington Senior High School ............................................. 215-884-4700 ext. 2360

900 Highland Avenue

Abington, PA 19001

Abington Junior High School ............................................. 215-884-4700 ext. 2201

2056 Susquehanna Road

Abington, PA 19001

Copper Beach ..................................................................................... 215-881-2000

825 North Easton Rd.

Glenside, PA 19038

Highland (students at Glenside-Weldon ’04-’05) ............................... 215-884-1048

1301 Edge Hill Road

Abington, PA 19001

McKinley ........................................................................................... 215-663-0430

370 Cedar Road

Elkins Park, PA 19027

Overlook (students at Glenside-Weldon ’04-’05) .............................. 215-657-0857

2001 Old Welsh Road

Abington, PA 19001

Roslyn ................................................................................................ 215-884-3368

2565 Susquehanna Road

Roslyn, PA 19001

Rydal East .......................................................................................... 215-884-1308

1160 Huntingdon Pike

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Rydal West ......................................................................................... 215-884-0192

1231 Meetinghouse Road

Rydal, PA 19046

Willow Hill .......................................................................................... 215-657-3800

1700 Coolidge Avenue

Willow Grove, PA 19090

http://www.udsd.org

Upper Dublin High School ................................................................. 215-643-8900

800 Loch Alsh Avenue

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Sandy Run Middle School ................................................................. 215-576-3251

520 Twining Road

Dresher, PA 19025

Fort Washington ................................................................................ 215-643-8961

1010 Fort Washington Avenue

Fort Washington, PA 19039

Jarrettown .......................................................................................... 215-643-8951

1520 Limekiln Pike

Dresher, PA 19025

Maple Glen ......................................................................................... 215-643-3421

1581 Fort Washington Avenue

Maple Glen, PA 19002

Thomas Fitzwater ............................................................................... 215-784-0381

School Lane

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Abington Friends School ................................................................... 215-886-4350

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

www.abingtonfriends.net

Ancillae-Assumpta Academy ............................................................ 215-885-1636

2025 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095

www.ancillae.org

Bishop McDevitt High School ........................................................... 215-887-5575

125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095

www.mcdevitths.org

The Center School ............................................................................. 215-657-2200

2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

www.centerschoolpa.org

Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy .............................................. 215-947-6595

1845 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Meadowbrook School ........................................................................ 215-884-3238

1641 Hampton Rd., Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Our Lady Help of Christians .............................................................. 215-887-3067

1525 Elkins Ave., Abington, PA 19001

http://olhc.net

Queen of Peace School ...................................................................... 215-886-4782

835 North Hills Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

St. Basil’s Academy ............................................................................ 215-885-3771

711 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

St. David’s Parochial School .............................................................. 215-659-4251

400 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

St. Hilary of Poitiers School ............................................................... 215-887-4520

920 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA 19046

St. John of the Cross .......................................................................... 215-659-1365

2801 Woodland Road, Roslyn, PA 19001

St. Luke the Evangelist School .......................................................... 215-884-0843

2336 Fairhill Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

Ukrainian Heritage School ................................................................. 215-663-5322

700 North Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Valley Christian School ...................................................................... 215-947-4581

2364 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Arcadia University ............................................................................. 215-572-2900

450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

www.arcadia.edu

Gratz College ...................................................................................... 215-635-7300

7605 Old York Road

Melrose Park, PA 19027

www.gratzcollege.edu

Manor College ................................................................................... 215-885-2360

Sister Mary Cecelia Jurasinski, OSBM, President

700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

www.manor.edu

Montgomery County Community College ......................................... 215-641-6300

340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

www.mc3.edu

Penn State Abington .......................................................................... 215-881-7300

1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001

www.abington.psu.edu

Tyler School of Art, Temple University .............................................. 215-782-2700

7725 Penrose Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

www.temple.edu/tyler

Westminster Theological Seminary .................................................... 215-887-5511

260 W. Church Road

Glenside, PA 19038

www.wts.edu

Organization Ages Program Summary

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Abington Children’s House 7 months- Montessori system —

5 years emphasizes independent and

creative learning.

1602 Upland Ave.

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-672-0766

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Abington Friends School 18 months-5 years Quaker school with

small classes;

experienced teachers;

developmental, childcentered

program;

flexible schedule.

575 Washington Lane

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-886-4350

Abington Presbyterian Nursery School 18 months-PreK

1082 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

215-885-0832

Affiliated with Abington Presbyterian Church, focuses on growth and development

loving, learning environment, emphasis on respect and understanding.

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Abington YMCA 6 weeks-5 years Nurturing environment;

activities for preschoolaged

children include

swimming and gymnastics.

1073 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

215-884-9622

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Ardsley Day Care Center 6 weeks-12 years Privately licensed

kindergarten; summer

program available.

2828 Spear Avenue

Ardsley, PA 19038

215-572-0862

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Bayt Yeladeem Children’s 18 mos-6th grade Unique Jewish

House — Child Centered Montessori preschool;

Programs, Inc. highly credited

teachers; warm

environment which

fosters self-esteem and

a love of learning.

971 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

215-885-3289

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Beth Sholom Goldman 6 weeks -5 years Full year program that

provides

a nurturing and

8231 Old York Road stimulating environment;

Elkins Park, PA 19027-1595 specialists weekly

215-887-3625 in music, creative movement,

Hebrew; well

rounded curriculum that

enhances intellectual,

emotional, social and

physical growth.

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Carmel Nursery School 2 years-5 years State-licensed preschool;

daily classroom

activities include learning

centers, music, art, math,

reading readiness

activities, literature

experiences, and science

and history lessons.

100 Edge Hill Road

Glenside, PA 19038

215-886-7677

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Federation Day Care Services 6 weeks - 12 years Promotes a love of

learning and positive selfesteem;

nurturing,

experienced, professional

staff; specialists, field trips,

special center events;

parent involvement

encouraged; state licensed;

under Jewish auspices.

Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center

Mandell Education Campus

7500 West Avenue

Melrose Park, PA 19027

215-635-5570

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Glenside Bible Church 3 years-5 years State-licensed pre-

Nursery School MWF 9:30-12 school; open to the

2 yr old program community

MWF 9:45-11:45 September through May

447 Keswick Avenue

Glenside, PA 19038

215-887-2289

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school: 3-5 years (full

Enrichment:

afternoon care for kids

Pals: after-school

summer program from

June through August

2160 Wharton Road

Glenside, PA 19038

215-576-7830

Gloria Dei Preschool 2 years - 4 years Children learn through

Discovery Center September - end of May play, exploration and

* extended day optional discovery while developing

3-week summer program physical coordination and

motor skills. The experience

a variety of drama, music,

art and creative movement

activities.

Director: Florence D’Avamo

570 Welsh Road

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

215-947-8653

Grace Nursery School 2 years - 5 years Non-sectarian, state

open October-May licensed school. Activities

include art, music,

languages, trips for well

rounded development. The

experiences nurture the

emotional, social, cognitive

and physical growth of

each child.

Grace Presbyterian Church

444 Old York Road

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-887-6117

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Happy R Wee 12 months-K Preschool learning

center; certified preschool

for 3 & 4 year

olds; certified

kindergarten with the

Department of Education.

1501 Huntingdon Road

Abington, PA 19001

215-885-4405

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Jeanes Child Care Center 3 months- Quality care in a

8 years (in summer) secure and nurturing

environment; program

focuses on the learning

experiences that

foster the affective,

cognitive, perceptual,

motor, physical, and

social development of

each child.

700 Cedar Rd LL

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-663-8815

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Jenkintown United 2-5 years A preschool where

Methodist Church Beginning of Sept. children can experience

Nursery School (JUMP) to mid-June and enjoy a world

scaled to and planned

for them.

328 Summit Ave.

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-886-JUMP (5867)

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Jenkintown Day Nursery 2 years - kindergarten Non-profit organization;

oldest day

care center in Montgomery

County; sliding

scale fees; open

full-time.

Hilltop and Baeder Roads

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-884-1992

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Love ‘N Laughter 2 years-5 years Day care is available

from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.;

other programs include

summer camp (9 a.m.-

1 p.m.) and a fall preschool

program (9 a.m.

11:30am or12:30-3 pm

or 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

1407 Huntingdon Pike

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

215-947-6675

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Meadowlane Montessori Birth-6 years Services include infant

School toddler programs, as

well as summer

programs.

616 Meetinghouse Road

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-887-1222

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Montgomery Early 5 years-12 years Afterschool program;

Learning Center only open during the

school year (11:15 a.m.

-6 p.m.); children take

part in field trips and

other activities; before

325 Highland Ave. school program runs

Jenkintown, PA 19046 7-8:30 am

215-886-4047

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New Life Nursery School 2 years-5 years Part-time nursery

school; variety of

weekly themes;

activities include outside

play, crafts, storytime,

books, creative

play; encourages exploration

of the world in

fun ways; low teacher/

child ratio.

467 N. Easton Road

Glenside, PA 19038

215-576-0783

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St. Paul’s Evangelical 2 years-5th grade Nursery school

Lutheran Church Nursery (2 years-5 years);

School after-school program (up

to 5th grade)

120 N. Easton Road

Glenside, PA 19038

215-884-8995

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Step By Step 6 weeks-6 years Individual attention through

special schedules; center is

located on 11 acres of land;

separate pro-grams for

infants/toddlers (outside time

texture play, water play) and

older children (art, language,

math, science, music,

movement);

Camp Ecology is a summer

program for school-age

children.

2450 Hamilton Avenue

Abington, PA 19001

215-657-6771

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Willow Grove Baptist Church 2 years-6 years Activities include storytime,

circle time (singing),

lessons, building

projects, swimming outside,

naptime, and

play; the center

closes at 5:30 p.m.

Kimball and Welsh Roads

Willow Grove, PA 19090

215-659-0443

Wee "R" The World Infant - 5 yrs Individual

Daycare Center Inc. curriculum for each class;

computer learning and

1600 Easton Rd. Spanish twice per week

Willow Grove, PA 19090

215-830-8803

Abington Head Start .......................................................................... 215-784-0658

1700 Fairview Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Church Nursery School .................................................................... 215-885-0832

1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Crestmont Day Care Center ............................................................. 215-659-2499

34 Old York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Honeyland Nursery School ............................................................... 215-884-6913

971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Montgomery Montessori School, Inc. ............................................... 215-938-7688

1620 Pine Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

St. Mark’s Church Nursery School ................................................. 215-884-2014

Meetinghouse and Beverly Roads, Jenkintown, PA 19046

The Parenting Center ....................................................................... 215-576-0586

Abington Memorial Hospital

First University Nursery School ....................................................... 215-663-8569

805 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046

Ukrainian Co-Op Nursery ................................................................ 215-663-0381

700 Cedar Road, Rockledge, PA 19046

Marlyn Cohen, Supervisor

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Laura Burnham, Exec. Director ........................................................... 215-887-4882

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Abington Choral Club ....................................................................... 215-884-5685

Daniel Trotter, President

P.O. Box 123, Wyncote, PA 19095

Abington Community Taskforce ....................................................... 215-517-2720

Ellen Mishel & Mike Webb Co-Chairs

1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

www.abingtonact.org

Abington Memorial Hospital Women’s Board .................................. 215-481-2500

Barbara Rosenthal, President

1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

D. Gregory Holt, Chair ........................................................................ 215-659-1943

2955 Elliott Avenue

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Dave Rondinelli, President ................................................................ 267-536-1074

Abington Township Public Library ................................................... 215-885-5180

Douglas S. Callantine

1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Republican Organization (ATRO) .................................................... 215-517-4464

Robert Griffith, Chair

Marion Bomher

P.O. Box 237, Keswick and Waverly Roads, Glenside, PA 19038

Abington Presbyterian Church

1200 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

www.troop1abington.tripod.org

Roger Myers, President

Jack Murphy, Community Policing .................................................... 267-536-1071

P.O. Box 516, Abington, PA 19001

Eastern Montgomery County ..................................................... 215-887-5122

436 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Greater Glenside ........................................................................ 215-887-3110

452 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Suburban Horsham and Willow Grove ...................................... 215-657-2227

117 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Abington Council of Civic Associations .................................... 215-885-5352

Jay O’Connor

Ardsley Civic Association .......................................................... 215-884-0620

Madge Tidwell, President

Foxchase Hills ............................................................................. 215-379-0231

Stan Brubaker

Glenside Gardens ........................................................................ 215-884-4858

Larry DiJoseph

Huntingdon Valley ...................................................................... 215-947-1573

McKinley .................................................................................... 215-885-5352

Jay O’Connor

Rydal Meadowbrook................................................................... 215-576-5131

Julie Greenbaum

United Neighbors ....................................................................... 215-659-3361

Elva Bell

Linda Diamond - Director

Arcadia University

450 S. Easton Road / Glenside, PA 19038

Open to anyone in the community; daytime, noncredit courses, concerts,

trips, and special events.

Burt Gold

30 W. Vine Street, Suite 1, Lansdale, PA 19446

Filitalia (Italian Language) ............................................................... 215-885-8512

Vincent A. Pezullo

1025 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001

Friends of Abington Township Public Library .................................. 215-576-5931

Lydia Parke

Briar Bush Nature Center ................................................................ 215-887-6603

Dede Long, Exec. Dir.

1212 Edgehill Road., Abington, PA 19001

Geneological Society ......................................................................... 215-885-5180

Abington Library

1030 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

Glenside Rod and Gun Club .............................................................. 215-659-2120

Frederick Lombardo, Sr., President

2120 Carlson Drive, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Greater Glenside Patriotic Association ............................................ 215-884-5712

Al Hermann, President

Parade requests: P.O. Box 72, Glenside, PA 19038

GreenSpace Fun ................................................................................ 215-563-0250

Charlen Day, Executive Director

www.greenspacefun.org

Information on recreation in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Huntingdon Valley Garden Club ....................................................... 215-887-7167

Anne Mastrangelo, President

764 Glen Road, Jenkintown, PA 19006

of Greater Philadelphia ..................................................................... 215-832-0650

Eastern Montgomery County Region

2100 Arch Street, Third Floor, Phila., PA 19103

www.JewishPhilly.org/jcrc

Kiwanis Clubs (www.kiwanis.org)

Glenside ........................................................................................ 215-602-2826

Box 21, Glenside, PA 19038

www.hometown.aol.com/elm1795/myhomepage/index.html

Jenkintown ................................................................................. 215- 886-4922

Karen Kantor

7763 Old York Rd.,Elkins Park, PA 19027

www.yorkroad.org

A partnership whose mission is to reach out to involve families in Jewish life

and is comprised of the people and institutions (synagogues, educational and

social service agencies) along Old York Road.

James A. Flaherty Council # 3128 .................................................... 215-576-8030

Nick Fanelli

235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038

Vivienne Spector ............................................................................... 215- 887-6444

300 Mather Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046

www.lwv.org

Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church ......................................... 215-598-7910

Ruth Blair, Program Director

1600 Spencer Road, Ivyland, PA 18974

Lions Clubs (www.lionsclubs.org)

Abington ................................................................................... 215- 886-9411

Dave Thomas, Secretary

1327 East Ave., Roslyn, PA 19001

Glenside ..................................................................................... 215- 572-6798

Thomas Moore

635 Crescent Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

Jenkintown .................................................................................. 215-884-2279

George R. Kessler, President

Willow Grove

Box 60, Willow Grove, PA 19090

No Place for Hate ............................................................................... 267-536-1074

Contact Joanne Weaver-Stroh or David Rondinelli

Old York Road Garden Club ............................................................. 215-884-5892

255 East Waverly Road, Wyncote, PA 19095

Old York Road Historical Society ..................................................... 215-886-8590

Abington Library

York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Old York Road Symphony Society .................................................... 215-782-1718

Edge Hill ..................................................................................... 215-884-9925

Ruth McCarthy

Glenside ...................................................................................... 215-885-6785

Huntingdon Valley ...................................................................... 215-947-7272

1404 Revelation Road, Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Jenkintown .................................................................................. 215-885-5843

William J. Hendrixson

United Neighbors of Fifth Ward ........................................................ 215-657-1478

215-659-8906

VFW Post #676 ................................................................................. 215-576-9023

2519 Jenkintown Road, Glenside, PA 19038

VFW Post #1711 ............................................................................... 215-576-9246

Leedom and Summit, Jenkintown, PA 19046

VFW Post #3498 ............................................................................... 215-576-9349

1140 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA 19001

VFW Post #3612 ............................................................................... 215-659-3782

305 Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

VFW Post #3398 ............................................................................... 215-659-9905

Corporal William A. Sydnor

2349 Decatur Avenue

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Organization/Contact Male/Female Age Season

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Abington Angels Softball Girls 8-18

Clayton Smith

215-572-6311

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Abington Fall Softball Male Adult Sept. 1- Nov. 1

Robert Razzi

733 Seminole Avenue

Jenkintown, PA 19046

215-663-9440

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Midget Football Male/Female Flag: 5-7 Aug.-Nov.

Tackle: 7-13 (14 older, lighter)

Midget Cheerleading Male/Female 5-13 Aug.-Nov.

Tim Sawick, President

P.O. Box 280

Abington, PA 19001

215-379-3737

www.abingtonraiders.org __________________________________________________________________

Ardsley-North Hills

Softball Female 5-16 April-June/July

Baseball Male 5-16 April-June/July

Soccer Male/Female 4-16 Aug.-Nov./Dec.

Ron Leary

843 Avenue G

Ardsley, PA 19038

215-884-6633

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East Abington Little League

Softball Male/Female 6-16 April- June

Baseball Male/Female 6-16 April- June

Joseph Murray

134 Rolling Hill Road

Elkins Park, PA 19027

215-663-8191

Softball Female 5-16 April 26-June/July

Baseball Male/Female 5-16 April 26-June/July

Basketball Male/Female 5-16 Dec.-March,June-July

Golf 9-16 June-August

Al Herrmann

2163 Oakdale Ave.

Glenside, PA 19038

215-884-5712

www.gyac.org

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Hunter Soccer Club Male/Female 6-19 Sept.-Nov./Dec.

Mike Brown

127 New Street

Glenside, PA 19038

215-885-7311

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Roslyn Boy’s and Girl’s Club

Softball Male/Female 5-16 March-July

Baseball Male/Female 5-16 March-July

Soccer (Indoor, Outdoor) Male/Female 5-18 All year

2818 Hammond Ave

Roslyn, PA 19001

215-572-1520

Ed Micciolo

1342 Arnold Avenue

Roslyn, PA 19001

215-659-5030

www.rbgclub.org

www.abingtonact.org

Abington Dolphin Swim Team ........................................................... 215-886-4598

Jeff Paul, President

Box 532, Abington, PA 19001

Abington-Roychester Baseball ......................................................... 215-576-0817

c/o Eugene Filosa

1313 Jericho Road

Abington, PA 19001

Crooked Crosse Lacrosse Club ...................................................... 215-619-PLAY

The Rink at Old York Road ............................................................... 215-635-0331

8116 Church Road , Elkins Park, PA 19027

Suburban Softball League c/o Bob Grispon

2908 Carnation Avenue

Willow Grove, PA 19090

Wintersport ....................................................................................... 215-659-4253

Ken Reinel

Box 178, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Ice hockey and figure skating.

Upper Dublin Aquatic Club .................................................. 215-914-1100 ext. 3813

Upper Dublin High School Indoor Pool .................................. 215-643-8900 ext.213

Upper Dublin Ice Hockey Club .......................................................... 215-646-4604

215-542-7356

Upper Dublin Junior Athletic Association ........................................ 215-628-0666

Upper Dublin Soccer Club .............................................................. 215-643-PLAY

Fridays & Saturdays 7-11 pm

Glenside-Weldon or Willow Hill Elementary Schools

www.abingtonact.org

Abington Township Recreation and Parks ....................................... 215-576-5206

Summer Programs and Year Round Programs

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Abington YMCA ............................................................................ 215-884-YMCA

1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

400 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

Ardsley Community Center .............................................................. 215-576-1630

2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038

Cradle of Liberty Council ................................................................. 215-988-9811

22nd and Winter Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Call for information on local troops, packs, etc.

www.scouting.org

Abington Presbyterian Church

1200 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

www.troop1.abington.tripod.org

Briar Bush Nature Center ................................................................ 215-887-6603

1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania ....................................... 215-564-4657

Call for information on membership and troops in your area.

P.O. Box 27540, Phila., PA 19118 (mailing address)

www.gssp.org

North Hills Community Center ........................................................ 215-572-0640

212 Girard Avenue, North Hills, PA 19038

AARP Healthcare Options ................................................................ 800-523-5800

601 E. Street, NW ............................................................................... 800-424-3410

Washington, D.C. 20049

Membership, benefits include travel discounts, discounts on pharmaceutical

and free tax preparation help.

www.aarp.org

Abington Civic Club .......................................................................... 215-886-7326

Frances Crawford, President

731 Glen Road, Jenkintown, PA 1 9046

Abington Township Adult School ...................................................... 215-884-4967

P.O. Box 45, Abington, PA 19001

215-576-5179 / 215-576-5213 / 215-576-5206

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Golf, tennis, swimming, and other activities are offered to

seniors at a discount.

Abington YMCA ................................................................................ 215-884-9622

1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Alverthorpe Retired Citizens of Abington (ARCATS) ...................... 215-887-8582

515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Activities include weekly card games, group meetings, day trips A picnic,

holiday and spring luncheon, and 2 trips per year. Abington residents age 55 or

older are eligable.

Ambler YMCA ................................................................................... 215-628-9950

Bethlehem Pike, Ambler

Antioch Baptist Golden Age Club ..................................................... 215-884-8560

Gloria Dei Fifty Plussers .................................................................. 215-947-8200

Contact: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

"The Golden Card" .............................................................. 215-884-4700, ext. 570

Abington School District

970 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

Golden Years Resource Group at ...................................................... 215-887-1342

8231 Old York Road

Elkins Park, PA 19027

Sylvia Scheinoff

Holy Trinity’s 39rs ............................................................................ 215-659-2642

Meets the first Wednesday of every month

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Parkview & Lycoming Avenues

Abington, PA 19001

K.I. - A.J. Senior Adult Club .............................................................. 215-654-9905

Contact: Rhoda Cohen

Meets at Congregation Keneseth Israel

Old York & Township Line Roads

Elkins Park, PA 19027

on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Our Lady Help of Christians ............................................................. 215-887-3067

55 and Over Club

1500 Marian Road

Abington, PA 19001

741 Avenue G, Ardsley, PA 19038 Contact: Budd Little

Salem Adult Citizens Center ............................................................ 215-884-7664

610 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

St. John’s Leisure Club .................................................................... 215-659-0974

Charlie Latshaw

1565 Osbourne Avenue, Roslyn, PA 19001

St. Luke’s Over Fifty Club ................................................................ 215-884-3323

Maryann Bums

St Luke’s Roman Catholic Church

2316 Fairhill Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

Senior Adult Activities Center (SAAC) ............................................ 215-885-7650

Carmel Presbyterian Church

100 Edgehill Road, Glenside, PA 19038

The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00, Mon. through Fri. For active retired

people to meet, to take part in activities and to socialize. Anyone age 60 or older

can become a member with a nominal donation which allows he/she to come and

go on weekdays year-round. The program is non-church affiliated and transnet

transportation is available. We serve hot nutritional meals daily with two day

reservations.

Temple Beth-Am Seniors .................................................................. 215-886-8000

Old York Road Temple Beth-Am

971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Senior Citizen Association ............................................................... 215-663-1166

700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

WAGS: Wednesday Afternoon Group ............................................... 215-887-4530

Abington Presbyterian Church

1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Community Center, Inc. .................................................................... 215-657-2290

210 Cedar Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Abington Township Bird Sanctuary ............................................. 215-576-5213

Valley & Meadowbrook Rds., Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Abington Township Game Preserve ............................................. 215-576-5213

Meadowbrook & Valley Roads, Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Fox Chase Manor ......................................................................... 215-576-5213

Kirkwood Avenue & Montgomery Street, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Karebrook ...................................................................................... 215-576-5213

Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Nature Area ................................................................................... 215-576-5213

Rubicam Street & Coolidge Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090

425 N. Easton Rd.

Glenside, PA 19038

Contact: Don Marquardt .................................................................... 215-886-6916

Membership is open to anyone who is interested. The committee is working

to implement Abington Township’s comprehensive plan for a trail system to link

park, recreation, and shopping areas.

www.abingtontrails.org

Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary ............................................................. 610-666-5593

1201 Pawling Road, Audubon, PA 19403

Facilities include 175 acre preserve, hiking trails, and a museum.

Briar Bush Nature Center ................................................................ 215-887-6603

1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001

Attractions include a bird observatory, nature trail, environmental center,

and gift shop. Call for information on special programs.

P.O. Box 198, Abington, PA 19001

Contact: Lauren Steele ....................................................................... 215-657-0830

A non-profit organization which promotes conservation and efficient, nonpolluting

systems of resource utilization and waste management locally.

U.S. EPA Region 3, Public Environmental Education Center

1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Information on preventing pollution, the benefits of environmental protection,

grants, public meetings, and various services and publications.

Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association .................................... 215-646-8866

12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA 19002

Museum, trails, and guided nature programs.

Lorimer Park .................................................................................... 215-947-3477

183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Sanctuary for wildlife and nature study. Other facilities include fishing,

hiking trails, horseback riding, and picnic areas.

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust ......................................... 215-657-0830

2955 Edgehill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Manages over 720 acres in the Pennypack Wilderness preserve. Bird blinds,

a gift shop, and a 8-mile trail system are available to the public year-round. Call

for information about environmental education programs and family events.

1200 Old York Road

Abington, PA 19001

www.amh.org

Abington Township Police Department ............................................. 267-536-1074

VIP Program (Volunteers in Policing)

Dave Rondinelli, Volunteer Coordinator

1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Abington YMCA ................................................................................ 215-576-1878

Adolescent Volunteer Services .......................................................... 215-884-9622

Youth Sports

Membership greeters

Abington Free Library ...................................................................... 215-885-5183

Willow Grove Literacy Council ........................................................ 215-576-1878

Tutors needed to teach those over 18 to speak, read and write English.

700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914

www.cancer.org

American Red Cross ......................................................................... 215-299-4000

Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Philadelphia, PA 19103

www.redcross-philly.org

Big Brothers/Big Sisters ................................................................. 610-277-2200

530 DeKalb Street, P.O. Box 469, Norristown, PA 19401

fax 610-277-3771

www.bbbsmontcopa.org

Police Athletic League (PAL) ............................................................ 267-536-1074

Dave Rondinelli

Provides support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families

and friends.

www.projecthope.com

Compeer Program of Suburban Philadelphia .................................. 800-564-PEER

3126 West Ridge Pk., Suite 205, Eagleville, PA 19403

Website: www.compeer-subphilly.org phone: 610-631-1009

email: compeer@rch.com Fax:610-631-1005

Volunteers provide companionship and friendship to those who suffer from

mental illnesses.

Meals on Wheels ............................................................................... 215-886-2206

1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 215-887-8153

Montgomery County (RSVP) ............................................................ 610-834-1046

Eastern Area Office, Wyncote Church Home

208 Fernbrook Avenues, Wyncote, PA 19095

www.libertynet.org/~rsvp-mc

Town Watch ....................................................................................... 267-536-1074

Dave Rondinelli, Council President

Town Watch members help prevent crime by reporting suspicious activity to

the Abington Police Department. Town Watch Council consists of the heads of

the Town Watch organizations in each neighborhood. Council meetings are held

on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meetings are held in August

or December).

1421 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

Physical examinations, immunizations, sick child care, well child care, vision

and hearing screening, school physicals. Children of families covered by Medical

Assistance or who have no insurance or are underinsured are seen.

Volunteers receive free training from the National Fire Academy of Montgomery

County. Experience as a volunteer can lead to employment as a professional

firefighter, fire inspector, fire investigator, or fire photographer. Call the

Abington Township Fire Marshal’s Office at 267-536-1089 for information on

volunteer firefighting and information on joining.

Abington Fire Company .................................................................... 215-572-0312

John H. Bothwell, Chief

1920 Horace Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

Edge Hill Fire Company .................................................................... 215-885-7178

Charles Rohrer, Chief

2843 Limekiln Pike, North Hills, PA 19038

www.edgehillfire.com

Fort Washington Fire Company ........................................................ 215-646-2555

Ed Hurt Jr., Chief

P.O. Box 387, Fort Washington, PA 19034

www.fortwashingtonfc.org

McKinley Fire Company ................................................................... 215-572-6096

David Leary, Chief

893 Jenkintown Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

www.atfd.com

Roslyn Fire Company ........................................................................ 215-885-4490

Ed Wurster, Chief

1128 Bradfield Road, Roslyn, PA 19001

www.roslynfireco.com

Weldon Fire Company ....................................................................... 215-886-2373

Kenneth Clark, Chief

412 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

www.dpw.state.pa.us

Internal Revenue Service .................................................................. 800-829-1040

Noble Plaza, 801 York Road,

Jenkintown, PA 19046 ......................................................................... 215-887-6134

www.irs.gov

Independence Blue Cross .................................................................. 800-358-1901

www.ibx.com

and Food Stamps ................................................................................ 610-270-3500

Montgomery County Assistance Office

1931 New Hope St., Norristown, PA 19401

Medicare ............................................................................................ 800-382-1274

115 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Montgomery County Assistance Office ............................................ 610-270-3500

1931 New Hope St., Norristown, PA 19401

Individual Filers ................................................................................. 717-787-8201

Business Filers ................................................................................... 717-787-1064

PA Telefile ........................................................................................ 888-4PA-FILE

Available 24-hours/day, 7 days a week for any taxpayer who previously filed a

PA-40EZ form.

PHEAA ............................................................. 1-800-692-7392 and 1-800-233-0557

(Pennsylvnaia Higher Education Assistance Agency)

www.pheaa.org

Social Security .................................................................................. 800-772-1213

115 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-885-6053

Suite 302

Website: www.ssa.gov

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ................................................ 800-772-1213

614 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Montgomery County Human Services Center

1430 DeKalb Street, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Crime Victims Compensation Board ................................................ 800-233-2339

P.O Box 1167, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1168

Juanita Price Joseph H. Dougherty

875 North Easton Road 1440 Old York Road

Glenside, PA 19038 Abington, PA 19001

215-885-4120 215-887-2362

International Adoption Center .......................................................... 215-782-1191

7401 Old York Road

Elkins Park, PA 19027

Leslie Margolies, ESQ

Provides assistance to families looking to adopt abroad.

Law Library of Montgomery County ................................................. 610-278-3806

Court House—Lower Plaza

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404

Services include directing the public to sources of law and forms, instructing

in usage of legal materials, locating informative reading materials, and making

referrals to proper agencies.

Montgomery Bar Assn. .................................................................. 610-275-LAW1

P.O. Box 268, 100 W. Airy St., Norristown, PA 19404-0268

Legal Hotline for Older Americans (L.C.E.) ..................................... 800-262-5297

Suite 1706, 429 4th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 15219

Provides in-depth legal advice by telephone to Pennsylvania residents

age50 or older; also provides brief services and referrals to private lawyers with

special reduced rates.

Montco Legal Aid Office ................................................................... 610-275-5400

317 Swede St., Norristown, PA 19401

Veterans Affairs ................................................................................ 610-278-3285

Montgomery County Human Service Center

1430 DeKalb Street, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Montgomery County Courthouse, P.O. Box 311

Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA 19404

Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection ................................ 215-560-2414

21 S. 12th St. (2nd floor), Philadelphia, PA 19107

Pennsylvania Insurance Department ................................................ 215-560-2630

1400 Spring Garden Street, Room 1701

State Office Building, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Call for questions concerning your policy, insurance agent, or insurance

company.

www.insurance.state.pa.us

Official state notices, court rules, permit applications and proposed state

govergovernment regulations.

Official set of rules and regulations promulgated by state agencies.

Philadelphia UC Service Center 1-888-313-7284

For those who are unemployed, or have had their hours reduced. Apply for

unemployment compensation and file bi-weekly claims over the internet or toll

Businesses looking to bid on contracts offered by state and local agencies.

PA State Office, 817 S. Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17005

Senior workforce provides older and disadvantaged adults opportunities to

learn, work and serve others.

www.experienceworks.org

Office of Aging and Adult Services ................................................... 610-278-3601

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Montgomery County Human Service Center

1430 DeKalb St., P.O, Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311

SCORE Service Corps of Retired Executives ................................... 215-885-3027

1653 The Fairway, Suite 204

Baederwood Shopping Center

Jenkintown, PA 19046

www.score476.org email: score513@aol.com

Counsels people who want to start a business — free, confidential.

Old York Road and Susquehanna Road, Abington, PA 19001

This cemetery is historically significant, dating from 1728.

215-884-3238

1641 Hampton Rd., Meadowbrook, PA 19046

The Children’s Village was built by Henry Cybert for poor children from

Philadelphia about 100 years ago to teach the trades of the day, such as animal

husbandry. Meadowbrook School now stands where the Children’s Village once

stood.

Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

This quaint street offers convenient shopping and a historical atmosphere

(of special historical interest is the Keswick Theater).

Penn State Abington Campus ............................................................ 215-881-7300

1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001

Ukranian Heritage Studies Center ................................................... 215-663-1166

700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown 19046

For historical and architectural information on any of the following churches,

please see One God, Sixteen Houses by Simeon J. Maslin with Phyllis Agins

Grode and Leon Clemmer.

Meetinghouse and Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Old York Road and Foxcroft Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

921 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Old York Road and Homestead Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Old York Road and Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

908 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Old York Road and Vista Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

604 West Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046

328 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Old York Road and Township Line, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Old York Road and Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

610 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Calendar of religious and ethnic celebrations and observances, and helpful

tips for families and children alike.

www.abingtontrails.org - The Abington Trails website is dedicated to informing

Abington residents of current and future walking/riding trails in our community.

www.accessiblepa.state.pa.us - Provides information on a wide range of services,

benefits, and programs for persons with disabilities.

www.benefitscheckup.org - A web based service designed to help seniors, their

families and caregivers find the right benefits program to meet their needs.

www.compass.state.pa.us - Provides access to applications for Medicaid and the

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

www.communityhealthcheck.org - Community Health Check is a database of

information that helps consumers find convenient health care providers.

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks - An online guide to our 116 state parks

www.dhs.gov - Federal Homeland Security information

www.dep.state.pa.us - News and services from the PA department of

environmental protection

www.directquest.com/Earthright/ - Based in Eastern Montgomery County,

Earthright was established to educate, support, and organize individuals and

organizations to provide education and information regarding conservation,

recycling and sustainable use of our natural resources.

www.dot.state.pa.us - Penn Dot’s Web site, be sure and visit the Kids Pages!

www.repbard.com - Come visit your state representative! On this website you

can find everything from new state legislation, to news and special projects in

Abington/Upper Dublin communities. Be sure to look through some of the

terrific links.

www.experiencepa.com - Your cyberspace door to things to do and places to see

in Pennsylvania.

cancer from the esteemed Susan J. Komen foundation.

www.legalhotlines.org - answers to the most frequently asked questions of

senior hotlines.

www.legis.state.pa.us - General Assembly information, including House and

Senate bills.

www.mc4.org - Information about the Montgomery County Childcare

Consortium. Identifies resources for child care.

www.medicare.gov - Comparison of nursing homes

www.nursinghomecompare.com - Lists nursing homes and ranks them.

www.pahousegop.com - Majority Caucus happenings within the House of

Representatives.

www.pde.psu.edu - The Pennsylvania Department of Education website has

everything from school profiles to teacher certification and job vacancies, in an

easy to use format.

www.pema.state.pa.us - Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

www.pheaa.com - The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is a

great resource for college, and potential college students. With $33 billion of

grant and scholarship money available each year, there is a good chance you

can receive financial help if you qualify.

www.revenue.state.pa.us - PA tax forms

www.state.pa.us - State department and bureau news and services.

www.upperdublin.net - News and Events in Upper Dublin

www.women.com - A small network for women’s issues. Links to other sites of

interest to women. Great chat rooms and message boards.

www.women.americanheart.org - The American Heart Association’s special

women’s are recognizes the importance of educating women about heart disease

and strokes.

www.ywca.org - The YWCA of the USA provides information on women’s

shelters, childcare, employment training, racial justice, physical fitness, youth

development, leadership training and much more.