A.R.C.A.T.s What is an ARCAT?
An ARCAT is a member of an association named Alverthorpe Retired
Citizens of Abington Township. You never heard of it? Some
call it the best kept secret in Abington! Would you believe
it started 40 years ago and has been run by volunteers with
some assistance from Abington Parks and Recreation.
Starting in 2010, Alverthorpe Retired Citizens
of Abington Township will become a part of Abington Township
Department of Parks and Recreation. It will, however, retain
it’s staff of volunteer officers who will select and
run it’s programs. Membership will be managed by the
Parks and Recreation office, and dues of $5.00 will be paid
to Abington Township. During the changeover period, dues normally
collected toward the end of the year will be postponed until
January 2010.
The ARCAT program lineup includes: A one day
Amish Wedding Tour in October, a general membership meeting
at the Ardsley Community Center in November, a Holiday luncheon
at the North Hills Country Club in December, and a general
membership meeting in February. Future plans include: the
Spring Luncheon at a local country club in April, a tour to
Penn’s Peak Dinner Theater in Jim Thorpe. There will
also be a local tour and luncheon in May. June brings a Progressive
Luncheon Tour in Maryland and our annual picnic at Alverthorpe
Park. On September 20 & 21 there will be a Leaves and
Lobster Tour in up-state New York.
Anyone interested in ARCAT
membership and is 55 years of age or older, and a resident
of Abington Township may call the Abington Township Parks
and Recreation office at 215-576-5213 to be placed on the
ARCAT’s mailing list.
Party Bridge is recruiting
new members! Mondays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Alverthorpe
Manor, all are welcome! For more information contact the Parks
and Recreation Department at 215-576-5213.
