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“Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”: is the presentation by the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association on June 3 from 11 a.m. to noon through the Zoom platform. Delaware County ranks second in the state for Alzheimer’s rates, with a 12.3% Alzheimer’s rate for its population of 65 and above, or 12,000 people. The program will discuss the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available to address some symptoms; and Alzheimer’s Association resources. To participate, register online at https://action.alz.org/mtg/722614731 or by phone at 1-800-272-3900.
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Do you worry: about how much someone drinks? Al-Anon and Alateen can help. Attend an Al-Anon meeting on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Road, Springfield. Park in back of building, handicapped accessible. Contact AISDV.ORG or call 215-222-5244 for more information and other meetings.
Schoolhouse Senior Center: 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, is selling tickets for its annual Spring Fling, to be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 16 at the Oaks Ballroom in Glenolden. Cost is $45 for Schoolhouse members and $50 for non-members. All ticket holders can choose either Prime Rib or Stuffed Flounder as an entrée. Schoolhouse will be selling the tickets daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until they’re gone. Guests are encouraged to buy them sooner than later. For information, stop by the center, or call Schoolhouse at 610-237-8100.
Penn-Delco School District: opens kindergarten and new student registration for 2025-26. Families can complete the enrollment process through Skyward, the district’s online student information system. All students attending Penn-Delco schools must reside within the district. Families enrolling a child in kindergarten should note that children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, to be eligible. The district is proud to offer a full-day kindergarten program at each of its elementary schools, ensuring a strong foundation for young learners. When registering, it is important to select the correct school year (2025-2026) in Skyward. If the current school year (2024-2025) is selected by mistake, families will need to restart the process, as registrations cannot be transferred. Registration is not considered complete until the online application has been submitted, and all required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved by the district. For more information on registering a child in the Penn-Delco School District, visit www.pdsd.org/registration. Questions regarding student registration can be directed to Residency Clerk Marti Owens at mowens@pdsd.org.
The Italian Cultural Center: Of The Delaware Valley inside the historic Lazaretto Building on the waterfront in Tinicum Township, is open. Volunteers are needed to help out during summer visiting hours, which are 2 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays. To find out more information about becoming a volunteer, send an email to Maura Febbo, president, at maurafebbo@gmail.com.
Every Child Needs a Champion: Learn more about becoming a child’s advocate with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Our mission is empowering community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for equity, resources, stability and permanency. We envision a bright future in which all children and youth have the resiliency, consistent relationships with caring adults, and access to child welfare, education, health, and human services they need to fully experience the joys of childhood and pursue their dreams. Go to www.delcocasa.org to register for an information session, email amccarron@delcocasa.org, or call 610-565-2208. Will you be the one to change a child’s story?
Nar-Anon Family Group: Courage to Live meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. All those affected by a loved one’s addiction are welcome. The meeting is wheelchair accessible.
The Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: in Media has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit agency depends on volunteers to meet the needs of clients 24 hours a day. Services include hospital/police interview accompaniment, and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive a 40-hour training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support at least twice a month for an evening or weekend shift. The center is asking interested community members to please contact Lauren Guenther at 610-566-4342 or lguenther@delcovictimassistance.org. For more details about the center: www.delcovictimassistance.org.
The center offers free: and confidential counseling in person and through a 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. It provides medical, police and court accompaniment. The center also facilitates support groups for adult survivors of sexual abuse, adult rape survivors, and teen survivors of sexual assault. Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services, call the hotline anytime at 610-566-4342.
Plus, the center offers: police/court accompaniment, advocacy and free confidential counseling to victims of serious crimes including robbery, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of homicide victims. Same phone number and website for details.
Trips
St. Kevins Pioneers trips:
Trip to Tropicana, Atlantic City, on Monday, June 30 to see the Smokey Robinson show. Enjoy all of his most famous hits such as “My Girl,” “Tears of a Clown,” “You Better Shop Around” and many more. The bus departs from St. Kevins, 200 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, for the casino at 10:15 a.m. Cost $82 for admission to the 3:00 p.m. show and $20 slot play. A $100 cash prize with 40 paying passengers. Departs for home at 6 p.m. Make check payable to St. Kevins Pioneers and call Dolores Perna @610-544-5098 with any questions. Mail checks to Delores Perna, 1042 Villanova Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081. For questions, call Perna at 610-544-5098.
Another trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, Nov. 17 to see the “Blockbuster Broadway” show, featuring show tunes from “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Lion King,” “Jersey Boys” and more. The bus will depart from Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $82 for the 3 p.m. show, with $20 back in slot play. A $100 cash prize with 40 paying passengers. Mail checks to Delores Perna, 1042 Villanova Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081. For questions, call Perna at 610-544-5098.
A trip to the American Music Theater in Lancaster for the Christmas Show “Deck the Halls,” with all your favorite Christmas Classics on Dec 17. The bus departs Springfield country club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield at 8 a.m. The show is at 10:30 a.m., lunch at Hershey Farms is at 1:30. And, the bus will head for home at 3 p.m. The cost is $145 made out to St Kevins Pioneers and mail to Cathy Luongo, 801 S. Chester Road, Apt 302, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Call with question to Cathy at 610-955-5988 or Mary Nagle at 610-545-7144.
Middletown Township is offering a trip on May 31: to New York City on your own. Easy way to visit museums, catch a Broadway show, do some shopping or sightseeing. Call the township before purchasing show tickets. Bus leaving at 8:30 a.m., returning by 8:30 p.m. $75 per person. Call the township office at 610-565-2700.
Upper Chichester Senior Citizens Club:
• Monday June 30 going to the Tropicana in Atlantic City for “Tribute to the Songs of Smokey Robinson.” $85 includes transportation, $20 in slot play and admission to the 3 p.m. show.
• Thursday July 10: The Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown for “Footloose.” $135 includes transportation, lunch and show.
• Sept. 23: Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville, and tour of home built by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright called “Fallingwater.” Cost is $175.
• Oct. 23: Lehigh Gorge Railroad, with free time to browse in Jim Thorpe, Pa. Lunch included lunch, and train ride for scenic views of the gorge. Cost is $170.
• Nov. 13: Windcreek Casino, Bethlehem. $25 in slot play. Cost $50.
• Dec. 11: Christmas Spectacular Radio City Music Hall featuring The Rockettes and dinner at Georgine’s. Cost is $245, with a $100 deposit due immediately.
For more details and reservations, contact Dot at 610-485-6284.
Join the St. John Fisher Seniors: on a trip to St. Michaels, Md., on Wednesday, June 25. The cost is $145, which includes bus, sit down lunch at The Crab Claw Restaurant, narrated cruise aboard The Patriot. All taxes and tips. $25 deposit required. Final payment by June 12, 2025. To reserve, call Chris at 267-934-9687 or Karen at 610-999-2712. The bus leaves St. John Fishers at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. It returns about 5:15 p.m.
Briarcliffe Seniors Club trips:
The bus will depart at 10 a.m. for all of the trips from the Springfield Country Club parking lot in Springfield and return there in the early evening.
• Three more trips are planned to Atlantic City, going to the Tropicana Casino, on Monday, May 19, and again on Tuesday, June 17 and Tuesday, Oct. 21. Cost is $35 for each, with $10 back in slots play.
• Three more trips are planned to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, each costing $85, with $25 back in slot play and a show. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. each trip. On Thursday, July 31, the show will be “Cher: The Ultimate Tribute. On Thursday, Aug. 28, the show will be “The Doo Wop Project,” and on Thursday, Sept. 25, the show is “An Afternoon of The Bee Gees.”
• Lake George, New York, for five days and four nights, June 22-26
• Boothbay, Maine, Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Salmon, Massachusetts, five nights, six days, Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.
To receive a flyer about the overnight trips, or for more information or to make reservations on any of these trips, contact Carmella at 215-715-5004 or carmie2449@yahoo.com. To reserve a seat, make checks payable to “Carmella Cichetti” and mail to 57 Delia Drive, Broomall, PA 19008.
