Social & Support Programs

The PEAK Center's Social and Support Groups bring people together to explore shared hobbies and experiences to promote emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.  Join us for one of our regularly scheduled classes listed below, and visit our Program Calendar  page to view our complete Monthly Calendar and Monthly Special Program offerings. If you are interested in forming a group that you don't see listed, please reach out to Liz at 215-256-6900 ext. 201. 

Grief Support Group • 2nd and 4th Friday of the month  • 10:00 am • Deborah Harris of Family Services

This support group for older adults dealing with the challenges of loss and grief meets twice a month. These meetings are welcoming, supportive, and confidential. You will learn about coping with the unpredictability of grief, connect with others who understand the pain of loss, and find comfort in sharing with the group.

Montgomery County Association for the Blind Life Skills Class & Support Group • 3rd Thursday of each month • 12:30 pm • Mary Brucker, BSW

If you or someone you know is facing vision loss or low vision, this class will help you learn to adapt and cope with visions loss and help you to find out about services that are available in our community. For more information call MCAB at 215-661-9800.

Book Club • Last Monday of the month • 12:00 pm

This club is facilitated by Betty Helpa. Please contact her at 215.688.3875 for more information on the club and the book we are reading each month. Upcoming schedule:

Oct 28 - The Last Child by John Hart

Nov 25 - Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland

No meeting in December

Jan 27 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Optional read and brief discussion of Camino Ghost by John Grissom)

Feb 24 - America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray

March 31 - The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

April 28 - The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

May 27 (NOTE This is a Tuesday due to Memorial Day!) -  Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center

June 30 - The Consequence of Anna by Kate Birkin and Mark Borne

Prayer Care Group • 4th Thursday of the month • 10:33 am

Come join this peaceful fellowship of prayer to praise God. We pray for those in need of guidance, wisdom, comfort, and direction. If you are unable to attend, leave a prayer request in the box located by the Social Service office so the group can include your intentions too. This is an inter-faith group and ALL are welcome.