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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
INTRODUCTION &
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Table of Contents
I. General Information ................................................... 3
—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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II. Health and Support Services .................................................. 16
—Health and Disability Services .............................................................. 16
—Services for Older Pennsylvanians ....................................................... 19
—Counseling / Support Services.............................................................. 23
—Meals and Nutrition .............................................................................. 25
III. Schools and Related Organizations ........................................ 27
—Public Schools ...................................................................................... 27
—Private and Parochial Schools .............................................................. 29
—Colleges / Seminaries / Business Schools ............................................. 30
—Child Day Care Centers / Nursery Schools / Kindergartens ................. 31
—Related Organizations ........................................................................... 37
IV. Activities / Recreation /Organizations ..................................... 38
—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
V. Financial Information............................................................. 52
—Financial Organizations ......................................................................... 52
—Consumer and Legal Services ............................................................... 53
—Employment Opportunities ................................................................... 54
VI. Points of Interest ..................................................................... 55
VII. Historical Houses of Worship .............................................. 56
VIII. Networking .......................................................................... 57
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I. General Information
Governmental Representatives
Federal Offices
Rick Santorum
United States Senator ....................................................................... 215-864-6900
Widener Bldg, 1 South Penn Square, Suite 960, Philadelphia, PA 19107
and
511 Dirkson Senate Office Building,
Washington, DC 20510-3804 .......................................................... 202-224-6324
www.santorum.senate.gov/emailrjs.htlml
Arlen Specter
United States Senator
Room 9400 William Green Federal Building .................................. 215-597-7200
600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
and
Room 711, Hart Office Building, .................................................... 202-224-4254
Washington, DC 20510
Arlen_specter@specter.senate.gov
www.spector.senate.gov
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Assistance/ Information/ Advocacy
Emergencies
(Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies) ................................... 911Commonwealth 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
Voter Registration
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
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Abington Township
Township Commissioners Offices ....................................................
267-536-10001176 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
www.pfsi.org
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.
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Ardsley Park .....................................................................................
215-576-5213Jefferson 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
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Roslyn Park ......................................................................................
215-576-5213Fernwood & 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.
Pools
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
Recycling and Refuse Division Road Maintenance / Public Works
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.
Curbside Recycling
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.
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Upper Dublin Township
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
Aidenn Lair Park
Arran Way and Bantry Dr. , Dresher, PA 19025
Burn Brae Park
Burn Brae and East Bruce Drives, Dresher, PA 19025
Camphill and Highland Athletic Complex
Camphill Rd. and Highland Avenue. Fort Washington, PA 19034
Evelyn B. Wright Park
Summit Ave. and Logan Ave., North Hills, PA 19038
Field of Dreams
Loch Alsh Ave. / Fort Washington, PA 19034
Franklin Park
Franklin and Morse Drives / Maple Glen, PA 19002
H.L. Willet Tennis Courts
Twining Rd. and Dale Rd. / Willow Grove, PA 19090
Luther Klosterman Park
Madison and Prospect Aves. / Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Loch Alsh Fields
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
Senior Adult Upper Dublin Center
(SAUDC) ............................................................................................ 215-572-1171
Twining Rd. and Wischman Ave. / Oreland, PA 19075
Sheeleigh Playground
Loch Alsh Ave. and Douglass St. / Ambler, PA 19002
Three Tuns Tennis Courts and Playground
Cooper Dr. (off Stout Rd.) / Ambler, PA 19002
Veterans Memorial Park
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
Recycling Division
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
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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.
Public Libraries
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
Teletype Reference Service
(for the hearing disabled) ................................................................... 215-572-1483
Upper Dublin Library
805 Loch Alsh Ave.,
Ft. Washington, PA 19034 .................................................................. 215-628-8744
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United States Postal Service
Abington Post Office .........................................................................
215-887-23951925 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
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Transportation
Airport / Airlines
Philadelphia International Airport ....................................................
215-937-6937800 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153www.phl.org
www.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
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Ground Travel
Bureau of Motor Vehicles—PennDOT
Motor Vehicles / Driver License
....................................................... 717-787-2838Keystone 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
Greyhound Bus Lines
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
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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
Special Services
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
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II. Health and Support Services
Health and Disability Services
The following agencies provide information and services designed for
specific medical problems and disabilities.
Abington Memorial Hospital
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.
Abington Memorial Hospital Cancer Information
and Referral Helpline ....................................................................1-800-405-HELP
Abington Memorial Hospital
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.
ALS Greater Philadelphia Chapter
321 Norristown Road., Suite 260
Ambler, PA 19002 ............................................................................... 215-643-5434
www.als-philadelphia.org
Alzheimer’s Association,
Delaware Valley Chapter .................................................................... 215-561-2919
100 N. 17
th Street 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103www.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
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American Heart Association
of Southeastern PA............................................................................
610-940-9540American Lung Association of Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties ....................................................................... 610-941-9595
527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
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
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rd and Chestnut StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19103
www.redcross-philly.org
Arthritis Foundation of
Eastern Pennsylvania ........................................................................ 215-564-9800
AT&T (National Special Need Center)
Telephone equipment for the handicapped. ....................................... 800-233-1222
Blindness and Visual Services ......................................................... 215-560-5700
444 N. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Cancer Information Service
(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
Cancer Response System
(National Cancer Society) ................................................................ 800-ACS-2345
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
1 Graduate Plaza, Philadelphia, PA
Delaware Valley Healthcare Council
Search for information by county, hospital, disease or condition, educational
event, or health screening. Find free and low-cost health screenings.
www.communityhealthcheck.org.
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Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center ...................................
215-947-30001648 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Leukemia Society of America ........................................................... 610-521-8274
2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
www.leukemia.org
Lyme Disease (PA Commission) www.pgc.state.pa.us
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
Montgomery County Association
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
Well & Sick Child Care
For information and an appointment call ........................................... 215-572-7880
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Blood Pressure Screening Clinics
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
Services for Older Pennsylvanians
Blue Cross/Keystone 65 ................................................
215-568-8204(Blue Cross)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
Deaf and Hearing Impaired Senior Citizens of the
Delaware Valley ................................................................................. 215-895-5567
TTY: 895-5566
Dental Care Program
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.
ElderMed America of Abington
Memorial Hospital ............................................................................. 215-481-5740
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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
Montgomery County Office on Aging
and Adult Services
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.
Court House Annex Suite 303,
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.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
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
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PACE:
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.
PACENET:
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.
Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Assistance
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.
Respite Care
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.
Services for the Assistance of Seniors
Organization Type of Care Contact
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Edge Hill Nursing and Nursing Care, 146 Edge Hill Road
Rehabilitation Center Medicare Glenside, PA 19038
Rehabilitation 215-886-1043
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Fairview Care Center Nursing Care 850 Papermill Road
of Papermill Road Glenside, PA 19038
215-233-0920
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Helping Hand In-home Nursing 261 York Road #621
Services, Inc. Care, Therapy, and Jenkintown, PA 19041
Referrals 215-572-6466
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Holy Redeemer Hospital Nursing Care 1648 Huntingdon Pike
& Medical Center Meadowbrook, PA 19046
215-947-3000
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Garden Spring Nursing Care, 1113 North Easton Road
Center Medicare Willow Grove, PA 19090
Rehabilitation 215-659-3060
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________________________________________________________________Senior Care for Adult Day Care 9475 Roosevelt Blvd.
Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7800
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HCR Manor Care Nursing Care 3430 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-938-7171
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Brookside Nursing & Nursing Care 2630 Woodland Road
Rehabilitation Center Roslyn, PA 19001
215-884-6776
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Rydal Park Nursing Care, 1515 on the Fairway
Medical Center Apartments, Rydal, PA 19046
Personal Care 215-885-6800
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St. Joseph’s Manor Personal Care 1616 Huntingdon Pike
Nursing Care Meadowbrook, PA 19046
215-938-4000
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St. Joseph’s Villa Nursing Care 110 W. Wissahickon Avenue
Skilled & Inter- Flourtown, PA 19031
mediate Care 215-836-4179
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Special Care In-Home, 1557 Edge Hill Road
Non-Medical Care Abington, PA 19001
215-887-1150
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SummersGate Assisted Living/ 440 Old York Road
Personal Care Jenkintown, PA 19046
Home 215-572-8300
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Sunrise of Abington Assisted Living/ 1801 Susquehanna Road
Personal Care Abington, PA 19001
Home, 215-576-8899
Independent Living,
Alzheimer’s Unit
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Elkin’s Crest Nursing Care, 265 E. Township Line Road
Health and Rehabili- Medicare Elkins Park, PA 19027
tation Center Rehabilitation 215-379-2700
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Willow Lake Assisted Living/ 1120 York Road
Personal Care Willow Grove, PA 19090
Home 215-830-0433
Counseling / Support Services
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
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Children’s Aid Society/
Helpline Center, Inc., Lansdale .........................................................
215-368-4357Youth 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
The Creekwood Center
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
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The Parenting Center at Abington ....................................................
215-576-05861130 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.
Project HOPE
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
Meals and Nutrition
Aid For Friends (AFF) .......................................................................
215-464-222412271 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
Montgomery County Community Action
Development Commission
113 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Services include help with weatherization, emergency food, etc.
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Crest Manor ......................................................................................
215-884-26242231 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)
David G. Neuman Senior Center
6600 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Frozen meals delivered for a fee.
Meals on Wheels for
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
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Willow Grove Senior Citizens
Community Center ............................................................................
215-657-2290210 Cedar Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Lunches served; donations accepted.
III. Schools and Related Organizations
Public Schools – Abington
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
Elementary Schools – Abington
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
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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
Public Schools – Upper Dublin
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
Elementary Schools – Upper Dublin
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
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Private and Parochial Schools
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
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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
Colleges / Seminaries /
Business Schools
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
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Day Care Centers / Nursery Schools /
Kindergartens
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;
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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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Glenside United Church 9 months-6 years
Playcare: childrenof Christ under 3 years;
Nurseryschool: 3-5 years (full
day program);
KindergartenEnrichment:
afternoon care for kids
in kindergarten;
P.M.Pals: after-school
program;
SummerCare:summer program from
June through August
2160 Wharton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-576-7830
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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
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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
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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
The following organizations also offer child day care, nursery school
programs, and / or kindergarten programs. Please call or write for more
information.
Abington Head Start .......................................................................... 215-784-0658
1700 Fairview Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Abington Presbyterian
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
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IV. Activities / Recreation / Organizations
Special Interest Clubs & Organizations
Abington Adult Literacy ....................................................................
215-885-5183Marlyn Cohen, Supervisor
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Abington Arts Center
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
Abington-Rockledge Democratic Committee
D. Gregory Holt, Chair ........................................................................ 215-659-1943
2955 Elliott Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Abington Township Joint Town Watch Council
Dave Rondinelli, President ................................................................ 267-536-1074
Abington Township Public Library ................................................... 215-885-5180
Board of Trustees
Douglas S. Callantine
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
Republican Organization (ATRO) .................................................... 215-517-4464
Robert Griffith, Chair
American Legion Post 248 /
Buxmont Women Veterans ................................................................ 215
-887-2576Marion Bomher
P.O. Box 237, Keswick and Waverly Roads, Glenside, PA 19038
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Boy Scout Troop 1
Abington Presbyterian Church
1200 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
www.troop1abington.tripod.org
C.A.P.T.—Citizens and Police Together
Roger Myers, President
Jack Murphy, Community Policing .................................................... 267-536-1071
P.O. Box 516, Abington, PA 19001
Chambers of Commerce
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
Civic Associations
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
Community Scholars of Arcadia University ..................................... 215
-572-2914Linda 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.
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Eastern Montgomery Board of Realtors ...........................................
215-782-8030Burt 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
Jewish Community Relations Council
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
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Kehillah of Old York Road ................................................................
215-635-0557Karen 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.
Knights of Columbus
James A. Flaherty Council # 3128 .................................................... 215-576-8030
Nick Fanelli
235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038
League of Women Voters
Vivienne Spector ............................................................................... 215- 887-6444
300 Mather Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046
www.lwv.org
Leisure Hour Group of the
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