Aikido is a gentle, but very effective form of martial arts; a method of circular defenses, never opposing but never with the force of aggression.  Open to men and women.  The club meets at the WREC on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.  For more info, call Sensei Brody @ (215) 675-1184.

580 Delmont Ave, Warminster
Phone: (215) 672-8380       
Fax: (215) 672-4501
www.wilsonseniorcenter.com
Open Mon-Fri, 9 AM-3:30 PM and some evenings.
The Wilson Senior Center welcomes all seniors 55 years and older in the local area and provides recreational programs such as line dancing, bingo, trips, arts/crafts, bridge, and now also, include computer education, yoga, zumba, card players and pool players. Other services such as legal assistance, income tax preparation, caseworkers, Meals on Wheels, and 55-Alive driving course are also provided. Lunch is served at noon each day. A donation of $2 is requested. Bingo is held on Wednesday evenings - doors open at 4 PM. The Wilson Center is available for rental for dances, parties, fund raisers, receptions or any other type of celebration. Please call the Center for available dates and information.

The Bucks County Community Traffic Safety Program is a comprehensive highway safety educational program offered to those who live and work in Bucks County.  Programs include Child Passenger Safety, Mature Driving, Child Safety Seat Checks, Bicycle Safety, School Bus Safety, and more.  To get more information, call (215) 491-9260.

30 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, Pa. 18901
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
(215) 348-0510
(215) 348-9253 – fax
Protective Services and TDD: 1-800-243-3767
www.buckscounty.org
The Area Agency on Aging offers more than
20 programs to help older adults, including:
Care Management - In-Home Services - Adult Day Care - Nursing Facilities - Nursing Facilities Assessment - Assisted Living - Insurance Counseling - Health Promotion - Nutritional Services - Senior Resource Directory - Senior Community Centers - Senior Employment Assistance - RSVP  - Transportation.

The Bucks-Mont Art League meets the 3rd Wed of each month (Sept-May) at the Warminster Twp. Free Library, 1076 Emma Lane, 6–8:30 PM. Membership is $20/year.  For more information call Dawn Park (215) 674-4292 or visit
www.bucksmontartleague.com.

Drivers & Pantry Aides are needed for this non-profit organization that provides well-balanced meals to individuals with disabilities and shut-ins. Volunteer as little as 3 hrs/month. (2 days-1.5 hrs./day). For more information, call (215) 443-9784.

Entertaining Bux-Mont for 37 years, we are looking for new members. No auditions -- if you enjoy singing, you are in! All voices needed, especially tenor and bass. Tuesday rehearsals, begin on Jan. 10 from 7:30-9:45 PM at McDonald Elementary School on Reeves Lane. Spring Concert will be June 2 @ 8 PM at Log College MS. More info at (215) 657-2415.

Centennial Aquatic Club (CAC) is a swimming and diving program that competes in the Suburban Aquatic League as well as United States Swimming and United States Diving competitions. The season runs from mid-September thru March and CAC encourages participation from children of all ages and ability levels. For more information, contact Lisa Forlini @ jlfswim@comcast.net or check our website at www.centennialaquaticclub.org.

Craven Hall Activities   January – April 2012

Open house & tours at the Craven Hall Mansion & the John Fitch Museum are every 2nd Sunday of the month from Noon to 3:00 PM.

• Jan 8: Will feature open-hearth cooking demonstration of colonial Dutch foods.
• Feb 12: Will have a presentation from the hearth about food preservation and winter diets in this “starving time”
• Mar 11: Will be the date for our open house & tours including a presentation on 18th & 19th century medicine: science and receipts.
• Since Easter is the 2nd Sunday of April, April 15 will be our open house & tour date, plus:
• Open-Hearth Cooking Class:  April 15, Sunday, 1:00-5:00 PM
  This event offers the opportunity to learn skills for open-hearth cooking, using 18th century recipes, tools and practices in an original late 18th century kitchen. Then the class members will sit down to enjoy a dinner in the lovely 19th century parlor of Craven Hall. Each participant is encouraged to invite a guest to join at the dinner time. A reservation and pre-payment of $35 per class participant is needed 1 week prior to this date. Call (215) 675-4698 or more info and/or reservations.

Historic Craven Hall which is on the National Register of Historic Places, retains almost 90% of its original interior from the 1840’s.  It is located at the Southwest corner of Street and Newtown Roads in Warminster, PA and is a grand example of Greek Revival style of architecture and is owned and operated by the Craven Hall Historical Society, Inc.  For more information please call (215) 675-4698 or visit Craven Hall’s web site at www.Craven-Hall.org   

Historic Craven Hall is located at the corner of Street and Newtown Roads in Warminster, PA.

The Friends of Warminster Library organization is seeking new members and donations to support much-needed projects for the library. Among many other projects, the Friends have provided funds for the Children's Early Literacy Station computers with bilingual capabilities. Many more projects are in the works. The Friends organization needs your help.

Please support the Friends of Warminster Library by:
a. Filling out a membership application form ($10);
b. Attending the Friends meetings (dates are posted in the library).
c. Placing bids in the ongoing silent auctions of special books, DVDs, and CDs;
d. Patronizing the Friends' used book sales and raffles.

Check out "Friends of Warminster Library" on Facebook and watch for notices in the library about upcoming events. All are welcome to attend Friends' meetings.

Visit the library at 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster, and fill out a Friends Application form or call the library
at (215) 672-4362. Visit the Friends Web page by clicking here.

PURPOSE:   Friends of Warminster Parks is dedicated to the protection and environmentally responsible development of Warminster Township Parks.  

Friends of Warminster Parks Meetings
When:    3rd Tuesday of the month
Where:   WREC, 1101 Little Lane
Time:      7:00 PM
Please join us and bring Friends!

 Watch for details and plan to join us for a fun evening!
www.friendsofwarminsterparks.org

Mark your Calendar! St. Patty’s Casino Night & Beef ‘n Beer– Saturday, March 17, 2012 Watch for details and plan to join us for a fun evening!

Sun, Jun. 3, 2012: Taste of the Town event,
Sun, Jun. 3, 2012: Walk for Hope/Anniversary Event,
Sat, Sep. 15, 2012: Alex Boyes Memorial 5K Run,
Sat, Oct. 6, 2012: Paws 4 Life Dog Walk. All events @ Warminster Community Park.

For more information, call Beth Starrantino at 215-441-3290, ext. 104 or visit www.gildasclubdelval.org

Local Businesses, please check out the new and improved Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce website where you can easily access their special event "Calendar" and "News" section to get the latest information on "business to business" events such as Business Card Exchanges, Speed Networking and Chamber "Power Lunches", held on the third Thursday of every month. We will also be web posting other special events throughout the year such as our Annual Scholarship Golf Outing (Spring 2012) and Scholarship Awards Banquet, Fashion Show, mixers and speaking events. Non-members are welcome to attend these events. The Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce helps members gain access to a host of products, services and opportunities to help their business grow. Join us and become involved to help your business grow.

To become a member or check on upcoming events or RSVP to any: call (215) 672-6633, email admin@bucksmontchamber.com or check the website: www.bucksmontchamber.com

Phone:  (215) 343-6543
24-hour hotline:  1-800-675-6900
website:  www.novabucks.org
Offering individual and group counseling, legal advocacy and medical advocacy for crime victims; prevention education programs for students, parents and teachers; community education programs and professional training. All services are free of charge.

1035 Mearns Road 
Hours:   Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM-6 PM
Sat: 9 AM-2 PM
Box lobby open 24 hrs
Please use the stamp vending machines to purchase stamps anytime, day or night. 

445 York Road
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM-5 PM

For timely and efficient delivery of mail, please keep your mailbox free from any obstructions.  Keep all pets fenced or securely tied.  For more information or questions, please call your Post Office.
Phone: 800-275-8777
For TTY service for the hearing impaired only, 1-877-889-2457

The Society of Young Magicians meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month (Sept-June) at 7 PM at the WREC.  Young magicians of all skill levels are welcome to attend and can add to their repertoire at each meeting.  For more information, call Arlen @ (215)443-7908.

The primary purpose of TOPS Club Inc. is to help those interested in losing weight. The group meets each Monday morning at Ivyland Presbyterian Church, 51 Gough Ave. from 9:00-9:30 AM for weigh in followed by a meeting until 10:15 AM where we will discuss food management and how to increase activity level. Membership is $26/year to join with a $1/week dues. Membership includes our magazine “TOPS NEWS”. Visitors are welcome to see what we are about. Any questions call Chris Anderson @ (215) 672-1297, Martha Labonoski @ (215) 672-4113, or email Elaine Brechmann @ email n3tmp@comcast.net.

Valley Youth House operates a free runaway and homeless youth shelter for young people ages 12-18 in Warminster.  They provide a safe haven for young people who are homeless for any reason - offering food, shelter, recreational activities, crisis counseling, and an on-site school.  If you know of a young person who is a runaway or homeless, please call (215) 442-9760, vyhshelter@verizon.net - available 24/7

The Warminster Amateur Radio Club (WARC) meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Benjamin H. Wilson Sr. Center, 580 Delmont Avenue.  WARC offers a variety of free amateur radio licensing classes for beginner through advanced students at various times throughout the year (free except for study guides). This club also assists with radio communication during community special events and emergencies.  If you are interested in radio classes, or in becoming a member of this community club, please call George Brechmann @ (215)443-5656; email (n3hbt@arrl.net) or visit the web site: www.k3dn.org

The Warminster Area Women's Club meets monthly, Sept-June, on the 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM, for fun, crafts, and fundraising at the Warminster Fire Station, 300 Madison Ave., in the training room on the lower level. For membership information, call Lynn at (215) 957-9743.

Warminster Baseball and Softball registration for 2012 will end on January 31, 2012. Register by December 31 and receive a 10% discount. Sign up online at www.warminsterbaseball.com. Fees: $30 fundraiser fee (mandatory) and $63-$190 registration fee, depending on division. For more information visit www.warminsterbaseball.com or call Steve at (215) 682-7522.

For information, membership opportunities or club activities, visit our website, www.southamptonpa.lionwap.org. We are proud to be celebrating 50 years of service to the Warminster area, and look forward to the community’s continued support.

The mission of the Warminster Business and Civic Organization is to serve, promote, and protect the community interests through volunteer efforts; identify and evaluate needs; disseminate information and take appropriate action to support the businesses and residents within Warminster Township with the common goal of improving the quality of life in our community.  For more info regarding this organization, check out the website: www.wbca18974.org or contact Marc Shragher @ (267) 357-7351 or wbca18974@gmail.com.

Rotary International is the largest volunteer service organization in the world and we have our own local club right here in Warminster! The Warminster Rotary Club holds numerous fundraisers and activities which benefit the community throughout the year. Persons interested in Membership in our Rotary Club should call Claudia Eisenmann-Quinn @ (215) 206-5591 or go to our website at www.warminsterrotary.org

Registration for Warminster Soccer 2012 Fall league (Intramural and Travel) and spring clinics starts in February. Visit WSC website (www.warminstersoccerclub.com) for more info and specific dates.

The Warminster Symphony Orchestra, a 65-piece community-based ensemble of talented and dedicated members, has provided cultural enrichment for residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties since 1966. Operated under the auspices of the Warminster Symphony Society as a nonprofit corporation, it is supported entirely by its subscribers, private donations, grants and business and industry sponsorships.

The Symphony has two concerts scheduled for the winter. The first is the Annual Pops Concert. This year it is "A Tribute to Frank Sinatra" It will be at Spring Mill Manor on Jan. 28th and includes Dinner. The second concert of the Year is on March 10th at 8:00 PM at William Tennent Auditorium. The theme for that concert is "Mozart & Magic & Mayhem"

Please visit www.warminstersymphony.org for upcoming concert details or to request ticket and Society membership information or call (215) 672-9650.