Friends Village

09/12/2026

🍎🍯 From our home to yours, Shana Tova

To all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Friends Village wishes you a sweet New Year filled with peace, happiness, good health, and time shared with those you love.

May the year ahead bring many reasons to celebrate. 💛

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and all those whose lives were forever changed.

We also honor the extraordinary heroes who responded--first responders, service members, healthcare workers, volunteers, and everyday people who stepped forward to help others in a moment of unimaginable tragedy.

May we always remember their courage, compassion, and the strength found in coming together.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

⏰ There’s still time to join the conversation!

Is Bucks County Ready for an Aging Population?

As our older adult population grows, how can we make sure Bucks County remains a place where people can live safely, stay connected, participate in their communities, and feel valued at every age?

Join Friends Village and WHYY Bridging Blocks for an engaging community conversation about aging, inclusion, ageism, and what an age-friendly Bucks County could look like.

💬 Come curious. Bring your perspective. Be part of the conversation.

Registration is required.

☎️ Contact Norma: (215) 968-3346 ext. 100
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Register through the Friends Village Bridging Blocks webpage

09/04/2026

🥉✨ A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS! ✨🥉

Our Friends for All Time Gala: Disco Ball wouldn’t be possible without the wonderful businesses and organizations that believe in Friends Village and the community we serve.

We are so grateful to our Bronze Sponsors:

🪩 Huntingdon Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
🪩 Mercer Bucks Technology
🪩 Triple Sun Spirits Co.
🪩 Sodexo
🪩 Health & Benefits Partners
🪩 Philadelphia Insurance

Your generosity helps us celebrate Friends Village’s history while supporting our continued commitment to creating a community where older adults can connect, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for being part of our Friends Village family and for helping us make this year’s Disco Ball shine a little brighter! 💃🕺

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Visit friends-village.org/tickets to learn more.

08/27/2026

🌿 MOVE A LITTLE. BREATHE A LITTLE. FEEL A LOT BETTER.

Have you ever watched Tai Chi and thought, “That looks relaxing…but could I actually do it?”

Yes—you can. And that’s exactly why this class is such a wonderful fit for older adults.

This fall, Friends Village welcomes certified Tai Chi instructor Clyde Beury for a gentle, welcoming class designed to help you improve balance, build strength, increase flexibility—and maybe find a little more calm in your week.

No experience? Perfect.
Prefer to sit? That works.
Want to stand? Great.
Not particularly flexible? You don’t need to be!

The program, developed by Dr. Paul Lam in collaboration with Tai Chi and medical experts, uses Sun Style Tai Chi—known for its slow, gentle, flowing movements and accessibility for older adults. Think of it as a little bit of movement, a little bit of meditation, and a whole lot of taking care of yourself.

Regular Tai Chi practice can help:

🌿 Improve balance and coordination
🌿 Build foundational strength
🌿 Increase flexibility and mobility
🌿 Encourage healthy breathing
🌿 Promote relaxation and calm
🌿 Keep both the body and mind engaged
🌿 And give you another reason to get out, meet people, and try something new!

Meet Your Instructor: Clyde Beury

Clyde brings much more than his Tai Chi certification to the class. After nearly 35 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, he has spent decades helping and volunteering with others throughout the community. His philosophy is simple: every person has value and dignity and deserves to feel appreciated.

A longtime practitioner of Tai Chi and meditation himself, Clyde brings that same patient, thoughtful approach to his teaching.

Wednesdays | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
📅 September 2 – November 4
📍 Friends Village – Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA

To register or to learn more about these classes and more, visit our website at https://www.friends-village.org/tai-chi
Or call Norma at 215) 968-3346 ext. 100

Whether you’re looking to work on your balance, stay active, reduce stress, or simply try something different, come give Tai Chi a try.

You don’t have to be good at it.
You just have to show up. 🌿

Explore Tai Chi at Friends Village in Newtown, PA, a gentle wellness program that supports balance, movement, relaxation, and social connection for older adults.

08/21/2026

✨ A Golden Thank You! ✨

We’re sending a big thank you to Fulton Bank and Fulton Financial Advisors, Gold Sponsors of our 2026 Friends for All Time Disco Ball! 🪩💛

It takes wonderful community partners to make an evening like this possible, and we’re so grateful to have Fulton Bank and Fulton Financial Advisors helping us make this year’s celebration one to remember.

Your generosity supports more than a great night of music, dancing, and a little disco fever—it supports the caring, connected community that makes Friends Village so special.

Thank you, Fulton Bank and Fulton Financial Advisors, for being part of the Friends Village family and for helping us keep the good times rolling! 🕺✨

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Visit friends-village.org/tickets to learn more.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 10!

08/20/2026

🪩 MEET OUR THREE HONOREES! ✨

The Friends for All Time Disco Ball isn’t just about the music, dancing and a little Saturday Night Fever—it’s about celebrating people who have made a difference. 💛

This year, we’re proud to shine the disco-ball spotlight on three very special honorees whose leadership, generosity and commitment have helped shape Friends Village and our community.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing each of them and sharing a little more about their stories, their contributions and why we’re so excited to celebrate them on October 10.

🪩 Friends for All Time Disco Ball
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Friends Village – Styer Campus

Come celebrate with us—with dinner, dancing, disco and plenty of reasons to get out those dancing shoes!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Visit friends-village.org/tickets to learn more.

08/14/2026

🪩 THE DISCO BALL JUST GOT EVEN MORE FABULOUS! 🕺💃

We’re turning up the fun at the 2026 Friends for All Time Disco Ball with two entertainers ready to keep the party going all night!

🎧 DJ Betsy will be behind the music, spinning the songs that make it nearly impossible to stay in your seat.

🎤 And MC Righteous Jolly will be bringing the energy, the laughs, and plenty of personality as our Master of Ceremonies!

Add great food, dancing, a little ’70s flair, and some surprises along the way…and you’ve got one groovy night you won’t want to miss.

🪩 Friends for All Time Disco Ball
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Friends Village – Styer Campus

✨ Tickets are on sale now!
Visit friends-village.org/tickets for tickets, sponsorship information, and all the details.

Dust off those dancing shoes—we’ll see you under the disco ball! ✨🕺

08/13/2026

📱 There’s Still Time to Join Senior Planet — and Next Week Is a Great Time to Jump In!

Think you’ve missed your chance to join our Senior Planet from AARP classes? Not at all! 🙌

And next week we have two great topics:

📺 FREE STREAMING WITH TUBI
📅 Monday, August 17 | 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Who says you need another monthly subscription? Learn how Tubi gives you access to thousands of movies and TV shows for FREE.

If you love entertainment but don’t love another bill, this class is for you!

🤖 AI ALL AROUND — USING GENERATIVE AI
📅 Wednesday, August 19 | 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

You’ve probably been hearing a LOT about artificial intelligence lately—but what exactly is it, and why is everyone talking about it?

This beginner-friendly class will take some of the mystery out of AI. You’ll discover the difference between predictive and generative AI and see how AI is already appearing in tools many of us use every day.

No AI experience required. No technology expertise required. Questions are absolutely encouraged!

Senior Planet is about building confidence, staying curious, and discovering how technology can make everyday life a little easier.

👉 Don’t wait to register—come join us next week!

📍 Friends Village – Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA 18940
🕚 Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

To register or to learn more about these classes and more, visit our website at https://www.friends-village.org/senior-planet
Or call Norma at 215) 968-3346 ext. 100