POTTSTOWN PA – A planned “Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” – which had been re-scheduled by the TriCounty Active Adult Center (TRAAC), 288 Moser Rd. Ste. 1., due to the weekend weather – is being postponed a second time for a related reason.
TRAAC has canceled all its programs for Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2025), and delayed its usual opening time. The temporary change allows it to serve as a warming center for those who need shelter from the cold, and a meal, it said on Facebook.
“We will be opening our doors at 10 a.m. for guests who need a warm place to go, and will only be serving a limited lunch (soup).” The King “celebration will be postponed,” it added, “and an alternate days will be announced soon.”
Additionally, the center says there will be no TransNet transportation service available to its facilities Tuesday.
“We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope all are safe and warm,” the center notes. Its action was praised by Facebook commenters. “Thank you for always looking out for our well-being and keeping us safe,” one said. “Good decision,” another added.
Graphic from the TRAAC Facebook page
An earlier story published Monday at 2:21 p.m. by Travels With The Post is now superseded by the latest announcement from TRAAC. Read it below.
Pottstown TRAAC Re-Schedules Dr. King Program for Tuesday
POTTSTOWN PA – A “Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” which was postponed as a result of the past weekend’s snow storm, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2025) at 1 p.m. in the dining room of the TriCounty Active Adult Center (TRAAC), 288 Moser Rd. Ste. 1.
The program, sponsored by TRAAC, includes:
- A selection of freedom songs performed by The TRAAC Singers;
- Readings of King’s work;
- An interactive discussion; and
- Historic footage honoring King’s life.
King’s birthday (Jan. 15, 1929) is annually recognized as a federal holiday on the third Monday in January.
The holiday also is known as the “Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.” It represents an opportunity for all Americans to “honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities” by volunteering for acts of service to others, according to AmeriCorps.
Photo of the King statue in Washington DC by Raffaele Nicolussi on Unsplash,
used by Travels With The Post under license
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