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Subject Guide
Animal Related Services
Churches And Faith Communities
Elected Representatives
Environmental Activities
Fire Companies
General
Historical Societies
Health and Human Services
Libraries
Municipal Organizations
Musical Organizations
Residential and Retirement Communities
Schools and Continuing Education
Scouting
Service Clubs
Synagogues
Women’s Clubs
Animal Related Services
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-3825 x25
Contact: Stephanie Funk
Activities: Zoo inspiring people to protect wildlife and their habitats
EMPSIN (Eastern Montgomery Pet Sitters Network)
1983 Audubon Drive
Dresher, PA 19025
215-643-6625
Contact: Neil Cassel
Activities: Pet care provider; full-service from puppies to geriatric care including overnight stay in your home; medical treatment also available
Montgomery County SPCA
19 E. Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Contact: Kimberley Bonanni
Activities: Humane society
Save A Shepherd Rescue Alliance
309 Mill Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
215-542-2716
Contact: Jackie Moore
Activities: Finding homes for German shepherds
Sebastian Riding Associates
3589 Water Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-489-3741
Contact: Kathy Bogdanescu
Activities: Therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities
Kitty Adoption Team, Inc.
1744 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-272-4970
Contact: Diane H. Schwarz
Activities: Care for needy kittens/cats
Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, Inc.
536 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19444
610-731-0101
The Spayed Club
P.O. Box 1145
Frazer, PA 19355
610-275-7486
Activities: Non-profit dedicated to stopping pet overpopulation
Churches and Faith Communities
Ambler Church of the Brethren
351 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-1190
Contact: Rev. Brian T. Flory
Ambler Mennonite Church
90 E. Mount Pleasant Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-4876
Contact: Rev. Mel Thomas
Baha'i Faith Community of Whitpain Township
Contact: Susan Mojaverian
The Baptist Temple
P.O. Box 122
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-628-2077
Contact: Rev. Frederick O. Lewis
Activities: Youth group, Bible study
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Penllyn Pike and Trewellyn Road
Penllyn, PA 19422
215-646-4977
Contact: Rev. Charles Quann
Blue Bell Korean Presbyterian Church
School Road and Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Contact: Rev. Abraham Shin
Boehm’s United Church of Christ
571 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike
Blue bell, PA 19422
215-646-6132
Contact: Rev. David Akers
Calvary United Methodist Church
16 East Park Avenue (Lindenwold & Park)
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-8145
Contact: The Rev. Paul A. Gutknecht
Activities: Church worship, Sunday school, senior choir, handbell choir, youth activities, community outreach, host for Interfaith Hospitality Network annually
Church of Acts
6 South Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-3738
Contact: Rev. Kim Schmolze
Activities: Christian religious endeavors
Congregation Beth Or
P.O. Box 660
Spring House, PA 19477
215-646-5806
Contact: Gregory Marx
Activities: Religious - Jewish
First Presbyterian Church
4 South Ridge Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-3030
Contact: Kris Hunnicutt
Activities: Contemporary Worship Service, Traditional Church Service, Sunday School, Youth Group, Mission Projects
Grace Baptist Church
Pen-Ambler and Hoover Avenues
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-1420
Contact: Rev. David Jacques
Activities: Sunday school, transportation ministry, youth program, worship services
Gwynedd Friends Meeting
P.O. Box 142
Gwynedd, PA 19436
215-699-3055
Contact: Sandy Snyder
Jarrettown United Methodist Church
1460 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
215-646-4129
Contact: Rev. Gary Nicholson
Maple Glen Bible Fellowship Church
P.O. Box 3102
700 Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-1220
Contact: Rev. Louis Prontnicki
Sanctuary United Methodist Church
Prospect & Hancock Avenues
North Wales, PA 19454
215-699-9331
Contact: James E. Carver, Senior Pastor, Thomas A. Kinsey, Associate Pastor
St. Alphonsus Church
33 Conwell Drive
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-4600
Contact: Rev. Peter J. Foley
Activities: Roman Catholic Church
St. Anthony of Padua
259 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-4747
Contact: Msgr. Stephen McHenry
Activities: Roman Catholic Church
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
750 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-234-0657
Contact: Webmaster, Tom Blair
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
24 N. Ridge Ave. & Race Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-2451
Contact: Interim Pastor Frederic Greehr
Activities: Fellowship, education, special guest
musicians
St. John Lutheran Church
1802 Skippack Pike
Center Square, PA 19422
610-277-1086
Contact: Pastor William Welther
St. Joseph Church
16 S. Spring Garden Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-0494
Contact: Rev. Daniel J. Cavanaugh
Activities: Roman Catholic Church
St. Matthew Episcopal Church
919 Tennis Avenue
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-4092
Contact: Rev. David Robinson
Activities: Youth group, adult education, nursery care during worship
Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church
855 Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-4123
Contact: Rev. Pauline J. Sexton, Interim Pastor
Activities: Youth group, Bible study, women’s association, nursery school
Trinity Episcopal Church
708 S. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-0416
Contact: Rev. David Canan
Activities: Youth group, Bible study, church school
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
235 Summit Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-2813
Contact: Sara Long
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church
411 Susquehanna Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-7999
Contact: Rev. Albert Douglass
Zion Baptist Church
14 North Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-0683
Contact: Rev. Gerald Chapman
Elected Representatives
State Representative Gene McGill
1841 Norristown Road
P.O. Box 3283
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-654-1186
Contact: Tina Glemser
Activities: State Representative - 151st District
gmcgill@pahousegop.com
State Representative Kate Harper
1515 DeKalb Pike, Ste. 106
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-277-3230
Activities: State Representative - 61st District
kharper@pahousegop.com
State Representative Michael Gerber
20 E. 11th Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-832-1679
Activities: State Representative - 148th District
Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr.
3770 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-831-8830
610-831-8837 FAX
Activities: State Senator - 44th District
Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf
27 York Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-657-7700
Activities: State Senator - 12th District
Environmental Activities
Ambler Environmental Advisory Council
122 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-591-1551
Contact: Susan Curry
suscurry@erols.com
Activities: Citizen advisory group
Alliance for a Sustainable Future
316 Edgewood Drive
Ambler, PA 19002
215-591-1551
Contact: Susan Curry
suscurry@erols.com
Activities: produces conferences, earth charter summits, natural step seminars, raises awareness on sustainability issue in the Delaware Valley
Bonsell Nursery
1245 Fort Washington Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-2418
Contact: Ed Bonsell
Activities: Nursery plants
Center for Sustainable Communities
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-283-1540
Contact: Dr. Jeffrey Featherstone
The Conservancy of Montgomery County
P.O. Box 28
Ambler, PA 19002
215-283-0383
Contact: Mary Lou McFarland
Activities: Land preservation
Landscape Arboretum of Temple University
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-283-1292
Contact: Stephanie Cohen
lahort@blue.temple.edu
Maple Glen Garden Club
1622 Jarrettown Road
Dresher, PA 19025
215-542-0132
Contact: Janice Lambright, President
Activities: Community gardening, Philadelphia Flower Show entries, lectures and workshops
Montgomery County Green Party
Box 105
Ft. Washigton, PA 19034
215-643-6388
Contact: Ed Bonsell
Activities: Political party — community-based economics, non-violence, social-justice, ecological wisdom
erbonsell@earthlink.net
Plant Ambler
422 Houston Rd.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-4929
Contact: Hilary Heckman
Activities: Plant and care for flowers to make Ambler more attractive
Sustainable Ambler CSA
411 Washington Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-1508
Contact: Margot Bradley
amblercsa@aol.com
Activities: Establishes farming relationships to provide organically grown produce in exchange for pre-paid shares
Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
12 Morris Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-8866
Contact: Donna Middleton
donnaatwvwa@aol.com
Activities: Non-profit environmental
Fire Companies
Fort Washington Fire Co. No. 1
P.O. Box 387
Summit Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-641-2758
Contact: Ernest Rasz
Upper Moreland Fire Department
227 Davisville Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-6001
(business number, not emergency number)
Contact: Thomas M. Sullivan, Director/Fire Marshal
General
Ambler Area YMCA
400 N. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-9950
Ambler Main Street
P.O. Box 36
Ambler, PA 19002
215-641-1070
Contact: Bernadette Dougherty
http://www.amblermainstreet.org
Activities: Nonprofit to revitalize Ambler’s downtown
Ambler Olympic Club
P.O. Box 275
Ambler, PA 19002
215-512-2897
Contact: Alex Sutherland
webmaster@ambleroc.org
Activities: Youth running, track and field
Art For Understanding
29 School Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-641-2591
Contact: Susan Beth Morgan
Activities: International cultural exchange program between schools in China and the US
Blue Bell Country Club
Route 202
Community Association
1810 Tournament Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 278-2400 Fax:(610) 278-1912
www.bbccca.com
Bonsell’s Nursery
1245 Fort Washington Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-2418
Contact: Ed or Priscilla Bonsell
Activities: Nursery plants
epbonsell@earthlink.net
Children’s International Summer Villages
1470 Murdock Road
Dresher, PA 19025
215-628-2114
Contact: Judy Endicott
Activities: Education through travel for young teens
Cichetti Seigel Orthodontic Assoc., Ltd.
260 New York Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-743-9267
Contact: Melinda Kane
www.teethforbids.com
Activities: Children’s orthodontics
Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia
3126 W. Ridge Pike, Ste 205
Eagleville, PA 19403
610-631-1009
Contact: Jessica Hickman Schneider
Activities: Nonprofit volunteer organization
compeer@rcn.com
Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers
P.O. Box 662
Kimberton, PA 19442-0662
610-933-0497
Contact: Marilyn Michalski
Activities: Astronomy education
Dixie Derby Square Dance Club
3809 Meyer Lane
Hatboro, PA 19040
215-675-8814
Contact: Shirley Hummel
Activities: Square dance classes and demonstrations
Downs-Amey American Legion Post #125
311 Lindenwold Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-3556
Contact: Dick Hill
ynotacres@aol.com
Activities: Veterans
Flowers On Location
P.O. Box 474
Flourtown, PA 19031
Contact: Cheryl Wilkes
floonloca@aol.com
Activities: Floral and craft workshop done at your location
Fort Washington Swim and Tennis Club
1003 Farm Lane
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-8574
Contact: Drew Sunderlin
Activities: Swim and tennis club and beauty salon
In The Swing Entertainment
P.O. Box 142
Oreland, PA 19075
215-576-6864
Contact: Jane Liebman
Activities: Band and DJ bookings, ballroom dance instruction
Independent Distributors — Premiere Designs
of High Fashion Jewelry
5 Oxford Lane
Horsham, PA 19044
215-793-4515
Contact: Francine Grablia
Activities: Jewelry shows for homes, offices and
fundraisers
Jenkintown Youth Activities (JYA)
P.O. Box 14
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Contact: Jim Dawson
www.jenkintownjya.com
Activities: JYA provides many
different activities such as soccer, baseball, teeball, softball, chess, etc for
a wide variety of ages.
"Keep the Culture Alive" Chinese-American School
29 School Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-641-2591
Contact: Susan Beth Morgan
Morgans006@aol.com
Activities: Culture/language class for children adopted from China
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
602 S. Bethlehem Pike - Building D
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-0763
Contact: Jonathan Harmon
Activities: Non-profit — helps families care for critically
ill children
jharmon@kadmf.org
Logo Express
133 Brentwood Drive
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-3770
Contact: Marie Belmonte
Logoexp123@aol.com
Activities: promotional product sales, screen printing and embroidery
Maple Glen Business and Professional Association
215-646-4880
Contact: John T. Quinn
Activities: Community promoters
Montgomery Newspapers
290 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-628-8330
Contact: Stephanie Leicht, L. Aronsando
ambler@montgomerynews.com
Activities: Publishes 15 newspapers, Philadelphia Golfer, Parents Express, New Jersey Golf News, Art Matters, and Montgomery Homes
Randy White
309 N. Spring Garden Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-591-4570
Contact: Randy White
Activities: Insurance sales
Re-Organize It
32 Orange Drive
Ambler, PA 19002
215-542-0321
Contact: Maria A. Ferro
Activities: Organize homes and small business, pack people to move and unpack
Tastefully Simple
110 Spruce Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-9856
Contact: Grace Riske
Activities: Taste-testing parties in your home; gift
baskets available; gourmet food for busy lives
asimplegrace@hotmail.com
Upper Moreland Hoops Club
215-657-6969
Contact: Bill Oetinger, President
Activities: Youth sports organization
Upper Moreland Little League
215-657-1214
Contact: Sam LaRosa, President
Activities: Youth sports organization
http://http://www.eteamz.com/umll/
Upper Moreland Soccer Club
P.O. Box 85
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-8522
Contact: Sam Valenza
Activities: Youth sports organization
Village Players of Hatboro
P.O. Box 444
Hatboro, PA 19040
215-675-6774
Contact: Audrey Bayer
Activities: Nonprofit community theater
Willow Grove Bears Football
215-659-8630
Contact: Donna Knox, President
Activities: Youth sports organization
Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce
117 Park Ave.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-657-2227
Contact: William J. McManimen
Activities: Coordination of business community
Wissahickon Educational Opportunity Foundation
601 Knight Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-4555
Contact: Paula Evans
Activities: Educational foundation — provides funding to the Wissahickon School District
halloweenbride82@aol.com
Wissahickon Faith Community Association
4 South Ridge Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-3030
Contact: Rev. William Kemp
Activities: Interfaith ministerium
Historical Societies
Historical Society of Fort Washington
Clifton House
473 Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-6065
Contact: Betty MacKinley
Historical Society of Whitpain
P.O. Box 311
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-542-9631
Contact: Carolyne Wurzer
The Highlands
7001 Sheaff Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-641-2687
Contact: Patricia Glumac
Activities: Historical site
Pennsylvania Questers
1609 Fort Washington Ave.
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-2696
Contact: Holly Clark
Activities: Study of antiques, and fundraising restoration
Upper Moreland Historical Association
117 Park Ave.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-5923
Contact: Joe Thomas
Wissahickon Valley Historical Society
P.O. Box 96
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-6541
Contact: Marie Russo
Health and Human Services
Abington Memorial Hospital
1200 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-481-2000
American Cancer Society
700 Horizon Circle, Ste. 201
Chalfont, PA 18914
215-712-3290
1-800-ACS-2345
Contact: Tammy Schane
tschane@cancer.org, www.cancer.org
Activities: Non-profit health organization, cancer education, services for cancer patients
Bethany Christian Services
550 Pinetown Road, Ste. 100
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-628-0202
Contact: Jeff Nitz
Activities: Christian adoption agency for domestic, international and special needs children
Bethany Christian Service
7152 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-247-5473
Contact: Larry Smith
Activities: Christian foster care agency
Career/Pro Club - Job LeIeNeK
720 Greenwood Ave.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-376-0599
Contact: Walter S. Keller, Jr.
Activities: Resume preparation, interview coaching, salary negotiation, career advancement planning and more
Central Montgomery Medical Center
100 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-368-2100
Activities: Hospital
Chestnut Hill Healthcare
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-233-6870
Contact: Eileen Evangelista
evangelistae@chh.org
Activities: General healthcare and rehab
Chestnut Hill Healthcare Cancer Center
8815 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-248-8047
Contact: Rose Mueller
muellerr@chh.org
Activities: Cancer services, information center
Chestnut Hill Healthcare Women’s Center
8811 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-248-6100
Community Ambulance Association, Ambler
150 North Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-6517 (business)
911 (emergency)
Contact: Deborah Buckley
Activities: Emergency Service
Community Cupboard
640 Bellaire Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-3002
Contact: Mattie Dixon
matdixon@aol.com
Activities: Distributes food, clothes, furniture to persons in need
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
300 Lakeside Drive - Suite 120
Horsham, PA 19044
215-956-5110
Activities: Hospice care
Hope Gardens
31 S. Spring Garden Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-2334
Contact: Todd McCormick, Carolyn Moon
tmccormick@inter-faithoframbler.org
Activities: Transitional housing
Interfaith of Ambler
P.O. Box 141
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-0120
Activities: Financial assistance
Interfaith Hospitality Network
P.O. Box 141
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-4009
Contact: Donald English
denglish@inter-faithofambler.org
Activities: Shelter for families with children
Laurel House
605 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19404
610-277-1860 x 100
Contact: Sandra Wilson
laurelhouse@att.net
Activities: Shelter for battered women and children
Meals on Wheels
45 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-619-8863
Contact: Joan McGuigan
Activities: Food service for older adults
Montgomery County Legal Aid Service
317 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19404
610-275-5400
Contact: Harvey Strauss
hstrauss@lasp.org
Activities: Provides civil legal assistance to the poor
Northwestern Institute of Psychiatry 450 Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
http://www.northwesterninstitute.salu.net/
24 Hour HOTLINE : 800-256-5300
24 Hour Crisis/Emergency Assessments
Fax: 215-641-6815
NGA
1264 Fort Washington Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-4356
Contact: Mary Saurman
Activities: Provides new garments for the needy
One House At A Time
411 Susquehanna Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-7812
Contact: Dr. Faith Fenderson
Activities: Provides home furnishings to underprivileged in Philadelphia
Parenting Center of Hatboro and Horsham
P.O. Box 438
Horsham, PA 19044
215-654-9414x20
Contact: Debbie Beck
Activities: Community service providing educational workshops for parents on raising emotionally healthy children
Quinn Development Services
P.O. Box 765
Ambler, PA 19002
215-654-7577
Contact: Elena Monaco
Activities: Behavior analysis and therapy
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad
307 Davisville Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-1885
Contact: Doan Nuss
tlewis@sars.org www.sars.org
Activities: Provides emergency medical and rescue services
Senior Adult Activity Center
45 Forest Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-619-8863
Contact: Mary Jane Wahl
Activities: Services for seniors
Solomon Family Chiropractic
1837 Norristown Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-283-2844
Contact: Jeffrey Sklar
Activities: Chiropractic Medicine
drjeffsklar@mindspring.com
St. Mary’s Villa for Children
701 Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-7676
Contact: Sr. Rita Fanning
Activities: Residential treatment facility, partial hospitalization program, and alternative private school
SuperKids of Montgomery County, Inc.
P.O. Box 1472
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-828-2636
Contact: Tom Ward
Activities: Resources for abused, neglected or abandoned children when public funds are not available
The Becoming Center
250 N. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-283-9999
Contact: Joseph Zeleznock
Activities: Health and fitness facility
Temple University Infant Study Lab
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-283-1565
Contact: Meredith Meyer
infntlab@blue.um.Temple.edu
Wellness Center - YMCA
410 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-1245
The Wellness Place (for the cancer community)
601 W. Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-393-9105
Contact: Anne McCouch
Activities: Respite place for cancer patients and
survivors, free of charge
Mccouchtwp@aol.com
Wissahickon Community Parenting Center
571 Houston Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-619-8100 x 2003
Contact: Eileen Sappir
Activities: Parenting education to promote
emotionally healthy children
Libraries
Friends of Wissahickon Valley Public Library —Ambler Branch
209 Race Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-3999
Contact: Audrey Kress
Activities: Library Support
Friends of Wissahickon Valley Public Library —Blue Bell
650 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-1320 ext 24
Contact: Cathie McCauley
Activities: Library Support
Upper Dublin Public Library
805 Loch Alsh Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-628-8744
Contact: Cherilyn Fiory
cfiory@mclinc.org
http://udp.mclinc.org
Upper Moreland Public Library
109 Park Ave.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-0741
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
650 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-1320
Contact: Anne Frank, Library Director
Municipal Organizations
Ambler Borough Office
122 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-1000
Contact: James Dillon
Ambler Main Street
P.O.Box 36
Ambler, PA 19002
215-641-1070
Contact: amblermainstreet@verizon.net
Horsham Township
1025 Horsham Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044
215-643-0702
Lower Gwynedd Township
1130 N. Bethlehem Pike
Spring House, PA 19477
215-646-5302
Contact: Larry M. Comunale
lcomunal@voicenet.com
Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation
801 Loch Alsh Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-1600 x3239
Contact: Susan Lohoefer
sloehoefer@upperdublin.net
Activities: Municipal leisure services agency
Upper Dublin Police
801 Loch Alsh Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-1600 x3114
Contact: Deputy Chief Lee Benson
bensonL@upperdublin.net
Upper Dublin Township
801 Loch Alsh Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-1600 x 3219
Contact: Paul Leonard, Manager
Upper Moreland Parks & Recreation
117 Park Ave.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-3100 x1039
Contact: Debbie Gutknecht, Patrick Stasio
Activities: Organized programs for people of all ages
Upper Moreland Township Office
117 Park Ave.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-3100
Contact: Brian L. Mook
Activities: Municipal services
Whitpain Township
960 Wentz Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-277-2400
Contact: Phyllis C. Lieberman, Manager
Activities: Local Government
Musical Organizations
Ambler Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 221
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-4310
Contact: Sue Haines
Activities: Volunteer orchestra
The Choristers of Upper Dublin
411 Susquehanna Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-7999
Contact: David M. Spitko, Artistic Director
DSpitko@TheChoristers.org
Activities: Concert Choir
www.TheChoristers.org
North Penn Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 694
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-855-9889
Contact: Joan Iacocca
Activities: Volunteer orchestra
Residential and Retirement Communities
ACTS Spring House Estates
728 Norristown Road
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
215-628-8110
Contact: Alicia Peale, Carol Witt, Ellen Rumsey
Activities: Assisted living and full care
Artman Lutheran Home
250 North Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-6333
Contact: Rosellen Gallo, Director of Admissions;
Mary Gorman, Marketing
Activities: Assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing, active retirement community
Dresher Estates
1405 North Limkiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
215-591-4000
Contact: Marge Jacoby
Activities: Assisted Living Community
www.brandycare.com
Fort Washington Estates
1264 Fort Washington Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-628-4156
Foulkeways at Gwynedd
1120 W. Meetinghouse Road
Gwynedd, PA 19437
215-643-2200
Activities: Continuing care community
Gwynedd Estates
301 Norristown Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215-628-4156
Normandy Farm Estates
9000 Twin Silo Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-699-8721
Sunrise Assisted Living of Blue Bell
795 Penllyn Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-619-2777
Contact: Elaine Irving
Activities: Assisted Living
Springfield Residence/Evergreen
555 Evergreen Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
215-233-6870
Contact: Eileen Evangelista
evangelistae@chh.org
Activities: Retirement residence/adult day care
Schools and Continuing Education
Abington Art Center
515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-887-4882
Activities: art classes (all ages), public sculpture park, exhibition galleries
Center for Lifelong Learning at
Gwynedd Mercy College
1250 Virginia Drive, Ste. 200
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-643-8458 x103
Contact: Patricia Anasiewicz
Patricia-ann.anasiewicz@apollogrp.edu
Dresher School of Music
2 Village Road, Ste. 6
Horsham, PA 19044
215-658-1150
Contact: Margery Hesney
mjhviolin@aol.com
Activities: Music school — instruments/voice for
children and adults
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary School
P.O. Box 241
816 Norristown Road
Spring House, PA 19477
215-646-4916
Contact: Sister Anne Crampsie
Activities: Education of kindergarten through 8th grade
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Secondary School
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
215-646-8815
Contact: Sister Kathleen Boyce
Activities: Education grades 9-12
Gwynedd Mercy College
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
215-641-5510
Contact: Tila Sherifi
admissions@gmc.edu
Hatboro-Horsham School District
229 Meetinghouse Road
Horsham, PA 19044
215-672-5660
Ken-Crest Child Development Center
250 N. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-1166
Contact: Joan Robison, Maggie Morris
Activities: Childcare with early intervention
Music Together
2 Village Road, Ste. 6
Horsham, PA 19044
215-658-1150
Contact: Margery Hesney
mjhviolin@aol.com
Activities: Parent-child music, ages 6-months through
4-years; 6 locations
New Horizons Montessori School
Prospect and Madison Avenues
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-542-0740
Contact: Helena Grady
montessori@juno.com
Activities: Toddler through 6th grade
Open Door Academy
1260 Fort Washington Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-542-9795
Contact: Dr. Donald D. Davwes
Activities: Christian school for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade
Oreland Art Center
2689 Limekiln Pike
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-7977
Contact: Flora Jean Nowak
Activities: Art instruction
Supplee Nursery School
855 Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-4135
Contact: Karen Kohler
Activities: 2-years through pre-kindergarten
St. John’s Lutheran School
1802 Skippack Pike
Center Square, PA 19422
610-272-7163
Contact: Barbara O’Connor
Activities: Nursery school, ages 2- to 5-years of age
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Nursery School
919 Tennis Avenue
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-646-4466
Contact: Evelyn Randolph
Activities: 2- to 5-years of age
Temple University Ambler
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
1-888-GOAMBLER
Temple University Fort Washington
Graduate and Professional Education Center
401 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-283-1304
Contact: Marylou Deliza
Tiny Tots Playschool/St. John’s Lutheran
Ridge Avenue and Race St.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-2451
Contact: Darlene Reidinger
Activities: Ages 2 & 3, Mon, Wed & Fri
Upper Dublin School District
1580 Ft. Washington Ave
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-643-8800
Upper Moreland School District
2900 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-6800
Contact: Dr. Jan Solkov
jis@umsd.k12.pa.us
Activities: School district committed to the academic achievement of all students and quality development of all staff
Wissahickon School District
601 Knight Road
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
215-619-8000
Scouting
Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA
P.O. Box 27540
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-564-2030 x 244
Contact: Marcia Gariano
mgariano@gssp.org
Troop 542, B.S.A.
Supplee Church
Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
215-628-9464
Contact: Al Moffatt
Activities: Boy Scout Troop
Service Clubs
Ambler Kiwanis Club
Box 131
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-4356
Contact: George Saurman
georgesauerman@hotmail.com
Activities: Provides assistance to worthy community projects with money and physical help
Colony Club of Ambler, GFWC
21 North Ridge Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-0638
Contact: Anne Milnazik, President
hayasimon@yahoo.com
Activities: Raises money for donations to schools, libraries, educational and social charities.
Lower Gwynedd Lions Club
P.O. Box 263
Spring House, PA 19477
215-646-0921
Contact: Harry A. Selko, Kent H. Selko
hselko@aol.com
Activities: Support of charities that serve the blind and visually impaired, also projects that promote community betterment ands international understanding
Rotary Club of Ambler
PO Box 61
Ambler, PA 19002
Contact: Peter Urbanl, President
Rotary Club of Blue Bell
P.O. Box 1011
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-628-8670
Contact: Patty Smith, President
Synagogues
Congregation Beth Or
P.O. Box 660
Spring House, PA 19477
215-646-5806
Contact: Gregory Marx
Activities: Reform congregation
Or Hadash
190 Camp Hill Road
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-283-0286
Contact: Lenore Brian
Activities: Reconstructionist synagogue
Tiferet Bet Israel
1920 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-275-8797
Contact: Rabbi David Ackerman
adminsec@tbibluebell.org
Activities: Conservative synagogue
Women’s Clubs
American Business Women’s Association
P.O. Box
Kulpsville, PA 19443
215-564-2080
Contact: Marcia Gariano
bgariano@hotmail.com
Activities: Educational programs, networking,
leadership development
East Oreland Neighborhood Association
For Women
313 Valley Road
Oreland, PA 19075
215-572-1951
Contact: Helen Muth
Activities: Women’s social club
Montgomery County Women's Conference
P.O. Box 235
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-666-WOMEN (9663)
Contact: Lynn Watters
Activities: Educational programs, network opportunities, Inspirational Keynote Speakers, and Women of Vision Awards
Women’s Club of Whitpain
215-643-1928
Contact: Glenda Ellis, President
Activities: Raises money for worthwhile purposes, member of Federation of Women’s Clubs
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