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Friday, October 29, 2010

FREE Fall Festival (Dinner, Games And Fun) In Media!

The Rockdale Boys Will Highlight Media Presbyterian Fest
  The community is welcome to Media Presbyterian Church’s Fall Fest set for 5p.m., Saturday (Nov. 13) at the church, 30 E. Baltimore Ave., Media.
  The Rockdale Boys will entertain with Gospel bluegrass as visitors enjoy dinner, carnival games, and family competitions. There will also be a fire pit to roast marshmallows, along with a bake sale.
  There is no cost for the event, but attendees should bring a can of food for the “Gobbles for God” Thanksgiving food distribution program (i.e. green beans, cranberry sauce, fruit, etc.).
  Bake sale proceeds will go towards buying turkeys for families for Thanksgiving.
  For more information, contact Cara Cavicchia, Director of Children’s Ministry, at 610-566-3944, ext. 12 or cara@mediapresbyterian.org.

FREE entertainment in Wilmington, DE Sat. night!


I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful Fall weather.
As always, there's  a lot of exciting music coming up, so please come out and join us.
In the Market Street Live music series,  an exciting partnership with the Grand Opera House, Downtown Visions, Buccini/Pollin Group, Chelsea Tavern and the Public House, we will be presenting  FREE concerts on the 800 and 900 blocks of Market Street for the next three Saturday nights.
   This Saturday, October 30th, at 7:30 pm blues legend Guitar Shorty will perform on the 800 block followed by local rockers, the Betty Ford Dropouts, who will start at 10 and play well past midnight.

FREE Smoke Detectors For Glenolden Residents!

  Glenolden Fire Company #1 wants to remind residents that daylight savings time is Nov. 7. The Fire Company reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change the time in their clocks.
  Any resident of Glenolden who needs a smoke detector or a 9 volt battery, can call the Glenolden Fire House at 610-583-8380 or stop by on any Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and the detector will be provided free of charge.
  

FREE Diabetes Day Event

Free Diabetes Day Event At Local Hospital

  Delaware County Memorial Hospital, in honor of National Diabetes Month, is holding “Diabetes Day” health fair 8:30-11:30 a.m., Nov.  11, in Meeting Rooms A & C.
   Free cholesterol/glucose screenings will be held 8:30-10 a.m.  (overnight fasting is required).
  There will be information on nutrition, exercise, diabetes, cancer prevention, Senior Health Services and more.
  Free snacks and giveaways will be provided.
   For information and to register for the event, call 610-284-8158.

Jeans, Hoodies For Fifty Cents!

Clothes Closet Offers Jeans, Hoodies For Fifty Cents
    Beacon of Hope Clothes Closet will have a “Jeans Sale” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sat. (Nov. 6). All jeans, sweatshirts - hoodies included - are $.50 each.  Located on the top floor of Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, the Beacon of Hope offers NEW and gently used clothing for the entire family.  The next Beacon Of Hope Opening will be Saturday, Nov. 20.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

FREE Event For Local Residents With Disabilities

Enjoy the Arc’s First Friday Event for Free in November

WHAT: First Friday’s Social Group is a program of the Arc of Delaware County’s. It brings together adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities once a month to enjoy fun activities and to encourage socialization. This upcoming month the Arc is allowing nonmembers to try out the event for free! So come out November 12 and see Magician Matt Cadabra who will be performing his exciting show!  Food and drinks provided.

WHO: The Arc of Delaware County members- which includes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their friends and families.

WHERE: Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Rooms 102 & 103
200 Yale Avenue,  Morton, PA

WHEN: Friday, November 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

DETAILS: Call the Arc to register- 610-544-6600. First-timers who come out to enjoy this First Friday event for free will receive a brochure about how to become a member of the Arc and a flyer about the First Friday program. That way if they want to come back they will have the necessary information to do so. First Fridays Social Group is a great deal-- it only costs $25.00 a year to be a member of the Arc and the First Friday programs are only $5 each.

*Please note that First Fridays are usually held the first Friday of the month, but due to scheduling conflicts November’s First Friday event will be held the 2nd Friday.

FREE Tours At Arboretum!

Join Andrew Bunting, Curator for the Scott Arboretum, for a series of FREE tours at the Scott Arboretum. "A Walk with the Curator" program, previously only available to interns of the Scott Arboretum, provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection. Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.  The tours are held on a Monday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. and the topics are the curator's preference. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025.
    The Scott Arboretum is an educational garden of ideas and suggestions. Covering more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College Campus and exhibiting over 4,000 different kinds of plants, the Arboretum displays some of the best trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for use in the Delaware Valley. Established in 1929 as a living memorial to Arthur Hoyt Scott, the Arboretum is open to the public year-round free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Adam Levine in the November/December 2002 issue of Garden Design magazine described the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College as "the most beautiful campus in America." Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call the Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 or visit  http://www.scottarboretum.org/

FREE Admission At National Consitution Center for Vets Nov. 11

                                      HONOR OUR NATION’S SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN:
A COMPELLING VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

FREE admission for all veterans



Philadelphia, PA (October 25, 2010) – The National Constitution Center will pay special tribute to our nation’s servicemen and women on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2010 starting at 10:00 a.m.  Highlighting the Center’s celebration: visitors will have the chance to thank soldiers stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait via live videoconferencing technology provided by Telikin.  The USO of Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey also has coordinated opportunities for military families to chat with their loved ones overseas.  The event takes place against the backdrop of the Art of the American Soldier exhibition.  Museum admission will be FREE for all veterans all day.
    From 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., veterans will share their experiences in the Armed Forces and on the home front in the “Domestic Tranquility” section of the Center’s core exhibition, The Story of We the People.  Speakers include local Vietnam veteran John Campbell, author of They Were Ours: Gloucester County’s Loss in Vietnam.
    In homage to our nation’s servicemen and women, visitors are invited to participate in a moment of silence and a wreath-laying ceremony on the Grand Hall Overlook at 11:00 a.m., featuring the Drexel University Color Guard, a performance of “Taps” by the Bugle Corps, and a performance by the 28th Division Band.  The event will conclude with an Army flyover. 
    At 12:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a performance by the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment and the only unit of its kind in the Armed Forces.  The performance will evoke the days of the American Revolution as musicians perform in uniforms patterned after those worn by the musicians of General George Washington's Continental Army.  From 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform its unique silent precision exhibition drill, which includes a rifle inspection sequence demonstrating elaborate rifle spins and tosses.  
    Throughout the day, children and their families can participate in military muster drills, flag-folding demonstrations, soldier protocol workshops, and more.  At activity stations in the Grand Hall Lobby, visitors also can write letters to soldiers and visit information tables from veterans’ service organizations from across the country, including Big Brothers-In-Arms, Drumhike, Operation Bedding, Warriors’ Watch Riders, The American Warriors Watch Coalition, and The Wounded Warrior Riders Project.
    In addition, visitors can join in interactive shows, including: A Day in the Life of a Soldier, which demonstrates soldier life during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War I; The African American Soldier’s Story, hosted by the African American Museum in Philadelphia; and A Soldier’s Life for Me, during which a reenactor from the American Revolution provides a detailed account of the lives of Revolutionary soldiers, from their weapons and attire to their rations and supplies.
    During Letters Home: Soldiers’ Voices Through American History, an actor will perform a dramatic reading of letters written by soldiers from the Revolutionary War to the present day in the “Domestic Tranquility” section of the Center’s core exhibition, The Story of We the People.  
   To conclude the Center’s Veterans Day celebration, visitors can enjoy performances at 3:00 p.m. by the Marine Corps Band, Silent Drill Platoon, 28th Division Army Reserve Band, and a drum and bugle corps.  A special commissioning ceremony will also take place on the Center’s Grand Hall Overlook.
    All visitors will have access to Art of the American Soldier, the highly-acclaimed exhibition created by the National Constitution Center in conjunction with the U.S. Army Center of Military History and the National Museum of the United States Army.  Art of the American Soldier unveils powerful works of art created by American soldiers in the line of duty. Drawn from the Army’s rarely seen collection of over 15,000 paintings and sketches, the exhibition showcases the artistic response of soldiers from World War I through the present day. 
    The Center has also launched a special online gallery at www.constitutioncenter.org/artoftheamericansoldier, where active military and veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces can submit artwork reflecting their time of service.  Selected works from the online gallery are currently displayed on a monitor inside the Art of the American Soldier exhibition.  Veterans also are invited to share their experiences with visitors inside the exhibition and can sign up to participate in gallery talks at www.signupgenius.com/go/veteran.
    Admission to Art of the American Soldier is FREE with regular museum admission of $12 for adults, $11 for seniors ages 65 and over, and $8 for children ages 4-12. 
On Veterans Day, admission is free for veterans. Admission is always free for active military personnel, career military retirees, and children ages 3 and under. Military families receive $2 off admission.  Group rates are also available.  iPod audio tours cost an additional $5.  The Art of the American Soldier iPod tour has been generously underwritten by Team Clean, Inc.  For ticket information, call 215.409.6700 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org. 
   The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and The Coca-Cola Company are the presenting local sponsors for the Art of the American Soldier exhibition at the National Constitution Center.  Official media partners of Art of the American Soldier are CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and The CW Philly 57 (WPSG-TV), The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Big Talker 1210AM WPHT. CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and The CW Philly 57 (WPSG-TV) are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corporation.
    Army art is furnished courtesy of the Department of the Army, Center of Military History.  Sponsorship of this exhibition does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the sponsor's products or services.
    The National Constitution Center, located at 525 Arch St. on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the ideas and values it represents.  The Center serves as a museum, an education center, and a forum for debate on constitutional issues.  The museum dramatically tells the story of the
Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive, multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts, and features a powerful, award-winning theatrical performance, “Freedom Rising.”  The Center also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, which serves as the hub for national constitutional education.  For more information, call 215.409.6700 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org. 
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Pumpkins For A Buck? Check out this reader's tips!

     Around my neck of the woods in Chester County there are a few great deals that I have been passing on to my friends.  One is on Route 340, going west, right after your cross Route 10, there's an Amish farm, the first one on the right side that has pumpkins for $1 a piece, and they'll even let you pick you own if you'd like.  The other is on Route 10 going North, just before you hit Honey Brook there is an Amish run grocery store that has apples of all kinds.  I recently bought 22 pounds of Cortland apples for $7.50!  They have several varieties to chose from.  I love living in Amish country and getting such great deals on this stuff! 
N.G.
Chester County reader

FREE Halloween Spooktacular at Borders!

Borders Books on Baltimore Pike in Springfield and in Glen Mills will host FREE Halloween Spooktacular events 11 a.m. this Sat., Oct. 11. Bring the kids, in costumes of course, and have some Halloween fun!

FREE lunch for Vets



Free Veterans Luncheon at Schoolhouse Center


            Veterans, join us for a delightful luncheon in honor of Veterans Day.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 11:00 AM until noon, Senior Community Services’ Schoolhouse Center in Folsom will be offering a FREE lunch to all veterans who reserve their seat at this event.  Guests will pay $2.00 for each lunch. Menu includes glazed ham, mashed sweet potatoes, a vegetable side dish, desert and coffee or tea.  A brief program will be performed by the Herbert Best VFW Post 928 in honor of the many veterans who served our country.  Any age vet may attend, providing they make reservations.  Seats are limited.  To reserve your seat, call (610) 237-8100.
       



Tuesday, October 26, 2010

First FREEBIE sent in from a reader!!!!

FREE Makin'Music Concert, FREE Lego Holiday Build

    On Mon Nov 8th, at 9:30am, Makin' Music will give a  FREE concert at Glen Eagle Square in Glen Mills. The popular family music group performs about twice a month in an empty store there and the toddlers love it! Google Glen Eagle Square for more info.....
Also, the FIRST Tuesday of every month, at the Lego stores in King of Prussia and Delaware , there is a FREE Lego holiday build from 5-7. Word on the street is you have to get there early, but it is FREE and fun for the kids! They build a holiday or theme Lego kit and then get to keep it.
 -contributed by S.F., West Chester

Who Wants FREE gift cards to Iron Hill??????????

Free Gift Cards Just for Sharing Your Ideas!!!!!!!

   A VERY NICE reader recently sent me some Iron Hill $10 gift cards to distribute to loyal readers. I was thinking of HOW to give these away and came up with an idea that will benefit EVERYONE!
  Readers probably know many FREE things to do and FREE offers of which to take advantage of  out there....now is your chance to share these tips with your neighbors!!!
     We all love a great deal and a FREE deal is even better. So e-mail (pdegrassa@delconewsnetwork.com) me your tip about something, anything, and everything FREE, so that I can share it on my blog with others.
  Be sure to include your address in the e-mail . I will put everyone who sends me a FREE tip into a big bowl and pull some winning names. I will then mail them a $10 Iron Hill gift card. It's that simple!
  This is a win-win contest. Some lucky readers will get a free Iron Hill gift card, but ALL readers will get some more tips of where and how to get something for FREE. So think of those tips and e-mail them to me TODAY!!!!!!!!!!   -Peg DeGrassa

FREE Delco Clothing Exchange

Clothing Exchange This Week!
   Come enjoy free snacks and add some flair to your wardrobe without breaking the bank from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Haverford Township Free Library's clothing exchange.  Bring up to 25 clean, gently used clothing items to the library by Oct. 31 and receive a ticket to come and choose up to the same amount of items you donated. If you would like to attend but do not have any items to donate, a suggested donation of $1 per item will be requested at the door as you leave. Any leftover items will be donated to charity. We will also be accepting donations of clean, gently used clothing (up to 25 items per person) even if you do not plan to attend this event. Seasonal items preferred but we will accept all clean, gently used articles. We will also have a separate gently used handbag table with individually priced items. Donations for this table are also welcome.  Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and, in turn, its patrons. Call Cameron at 610-446-3082 ext 206 to confirm a time to bring in your donation.
 The library is located at 1601 Darby Road. For more information, contact by phone at 610-446-3082, e-mail haverford@delcolibraries.org or check out our Web site at http://www.haverfordlibrary.org/

FREE Library Events Open To ALL Delco Residents!

Tinicum Library To Hold Family Bingo Night
   Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, will hold Family Bingo Night  6:30 p.m.  Nov. 18.   Children must be with an adult. All are welcome.
      Space is limited  and registration is required. For more information, call
610-521-9344.

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FREE kids storytimes have room for more participants!

Children's Storytime FREE Programs at Marple Public Library have begun for the fall.  Time for Tykes for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 is Mondays at 10:30, PJ Family Storytim is Tuesday at 7:00pm for all ages, and Toddler fun is Thursdays at 10:30.  No registration is required.  Don't miss the fun.  For more information, please call the library at 61.356.1510.
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Composting and Fall Gardening Questions at Ridley Township Library

Would you like to save money and be earth-friendly? Learn to compost with Penn State Master Gardener Joe Daniels. Joe will visit Ridley Township Library on Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:15 pm. He’ll teach you how to turn your garbage, leaves and fall clippings into an all natural product to use next year to help your garden grow. Joe will answer all your fall gardening questions, too! This free program will be held in Garling Hall. Register by calling the library at 610-583-0593, emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, or stopping by the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Caregiver stress program at Ridley Township Public Library

Do you have a loved one with dementia? Are you a caregiver who’s feeling stressed? You can learn more about dementia and taking care of yourself at a free program to be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 at the Ridley Township Public Library,
100 E. MacDade Boulevard
in Folsom. This one-hour program will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with stress, and the challenges of living with someone suffering from dementia. This event is sponsored by Comfort Keepers, and will be held in the lower library meeting room. To register, call the library at 610-583-0593, stop in or e-mail
reference@ridleylibrary.org.

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Very Cheap DVD/CD Sale!

The Friends of the Marple Public Library are hosting their Fall 2010 fundraiser sale of used audio and video items from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5. There will be children's, travel, drama, family, action, comedy, horror, science fiction books and foreign films, audio CDs and books on tape and CDs. Now is the time for you to make a donation to our fundraiser. This is the perfect opportunity to clean out your shelves, prune your collection, and make room for more of your favorites. For your convenience there is a blue collection tub inside the front of the library for you to deposit your old audio/video material

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FREE Reading With Pets Program At Middletown Library

PALS FOR LIFE at the Middletown Free Library!  Does your child enjoy reading, does he or she love animals?  Well, if so, this is the program for your family! The Pals for Life program features your child reading his or her favorite book to a certified animal, dog, cat, rabbit, you name it!  Pals for Life will take place at the Middletown Free Library Wednesdays November 3rd and December 1st at 6:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, please call the Middletown Free Library to sign up at 610-566-7828.  The Middletown Free Library is located at
21 N. Pennell Road, Lima, PA 19037

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FREE Classical Music Concert And Reception!

   
Free All-Flute Concert On Nov. 16

   The Friends of the Marple Public Library in Broomall are hosting an All Flute Chamber Concert entitled AN EVENING OF OPERA featuring twelve Flutists from the the University of Pennsylvania's ever popular Penn Flutes, an all Flute Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Michele Kelly. Included in the program will be an all Flute performance of Opera's most beloved Aria's such as Mozart's, Marriage of Figaro; Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni; Bizet's Carmen; Scherzo from a Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn, and more. Michele Kelly is a professionally trained Flutist and faculty member in the Music Department at the University of Pennsylvania and is an on-campus House Teaching Fellow. Ms. Kelly is the founder and Music Director of Penn Flutes, an ensemble of twenty players that enjoys regular performances and educational outreach programs throughout the region. Ms. Kelly will both perform and provide program commentary during this concert. 
    A reception will immediately follow the performance and all are invited to meet Ms. Kelly and the superb musicians of Penn Flutes. Tuesday November 16 at 7:30 pm in the lower level community room. Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, Pa 19008 . Last minute walk-ins are welcome, however reservations are recommended at 610-356-1510 .

FREE Community Programs Open To ALL AGES At Local Senior Center

FREE Event About The Arts

Through dance and theatre offerings, The Pennsylvania Humanities Council provides you an opportunity to learn historical dance forms, understand how a script turns into a play, and see how movement and ideas relate and influence each other.
    Friendship Circle Senior Center is very excited to offer this program on Wednesday, December 1st at 1PM.  In Ballet: From Studio to Stage, Anna Drozdowski (Ethnochoreologist and arts consultant) presents a short history of the ballet genre and the specific way it is practiced in the US, using The Nutcracker as a launching point. The presentation explores a dancer's lifespan, the graying of audiences and the economic impact of the industry. Video of historic and local performances is included, making a link between the global ballet community and the specific way it is practiced in the US.
    This program is being offered FREE ti the community. Start your holiday season with a visit to the ballet through this program.  For more information, please contact the Center at 610-237-6222 or visit us on the web at www.scs-delco.org.
  Friendship is at 1515 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA   19023

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Explore Your Future at Friendship Circle Senior Center


Science says that older adults enjoy greater mental and physical health if they remain active in their later years.
On Friday, November 5, 2010, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will present a FREE program, Explore Your Future, with Instructors Michelle McGowan, SCS Volunteer Director, and Christine Helmandollar, Friendship Circle Center Director.  If you have started asking yourself “What’s next in my life? and want to explore the many opportunities open for people 50+ this opportunity for you.  Join us as we discuss dreams and live an engaged life.  Set practical goals and learn about resources to help you begin the journey to a satisfying and rewarding future. For further information, call (610) 237-6222.   
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 

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   Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer Dementia Versus Depression on Thursday, November 18, 2010, 1:00 PM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center in Darby, with Instructor Jennifer Marshall, Crozer-Keystone.  Learn the difference between these two diagnosises and how to work with individuals suffering from them. The event is FREE. For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222.   
 
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 

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Author To Visit Local Senior Center
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer Cable’s Image Book Signing and Discussion on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 2:00 PM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center in Darby, with author Susan Hausman.  Susan Hausman spent 27 years as a program coordinator of educational seminars and book editor of The Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Her first venture into psychological thrillers is an outstanding one that will leave the reader impatiently waiting for her second novel. This is a FREE event.  For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222.   
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 

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Unlocking Memories at Friendship Circle Senior Center


Your life, filled with surprises and experiences, is something your loved ones would surely t reassure if they could.
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning is offering Unlocking Memories on Mondays, November 1, 8, 15 and November 22, 2010, 11:00 AM to noon, at Friendship Circle Senior Center, with Instructor Adale Malloy, Newspaper Journalist.  You are unique, important and irreplaceable, and your story needs to be told.  Learn to write your memories, happy times, sad times, unbelievable time, a priceless legacy for your loved ones. You can write your autobiography in just 15 minutes a day. To register for this FREE event, call Christine Helmandollar at (610) 237-6222, Ext. 126.
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 
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Boo! Scary Ghost Stories For Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a FREE presentation on Ghost Stories, on Friday, October 29, 2010, 1:00 PM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center, with Instructor, Al Them.  Are houses really haunted?  What fearful shapes and shadows live in the building you visit or even your home?  Join writer and Neumann professor Al Them as he shares his wisdom of ghosts and haunted places where we live.  For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222.   
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 

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FREE Hot Tea And Hot Books
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer Hot Tea and Hot Books, every 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:30 AM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center, with the Lansdowne Library and Christine Helmandollar.  Keep yourself up-to-date on the hottest releases and popular books at the library in this FREE event.  Two new books will be reviewed.  Also, sample a flavored tea and enjoy a mini-morning “time for tea” and cakes.   For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222.   
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby.
 
            Friendship Circle is one of four Nationally Accredited senior centers in southeastern Delaware County. SCS is a non-profit agency that operates also provides in-home support services for homebound elderly.  SCS works in partnership with the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) and is a United Way Agency.     
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FREE Diabetes Support Offered
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer Diabetes Support Program, on Fridays, October 29 and November 5, 2010, 9:30 AM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center, with a Facilitator from Mercy-Fitzgerald Hospital.  We will monitor, provide helpful tools, and group support to meet your weight loss goals.  No fee. For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222.   
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby.
 


        

 

 

 

 
Free Event For Caregivers

Friday, October 22, 2010

Don't forget your FREE Flu Shot TODAY!!!!!!!

FREE flu shots TODAY!!!!! I just came back from getting mine. It was quick, it was painless, and very easy. Go straight to the end of Route 420 and drive right on through the clinic!

  Delaware County residents can get a free seasonal flu shot at a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic being offered by the county, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Friday (Oct. 22) at the Tinicum firehouse, 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington.
  The Drive-Thru Clinic is being organized through the County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination with the PA Department of Health and the Delaware County State Health Center, and the Delaware County Flu Task Force.
  Residents are invited to drive through the firehouse bay, roll up their sleeves and receive inoculations to protect against seasonal influenza. This year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) expanded its recommendations and now advises that everyone six months and older should get flu vaccine. However, the Drive-Thru Clinic is restricted to ages nine and older. It is recommended that children younger than nine go to their pediatrician.
  “This is a great collaboration aimed at keeping our residents healthy this flu season,” said County Council Chair Jack Whelan. “This year, the seasonal flu vaccine includes protection from the H1N1 virus that caused a pandemic last year, in addition to other strains.”
  The County Intercommunity Health Coordination department works with the Delaware County Flu Task Force, organized in 2007, to raise awareness about flu prevention and access to immunizations.
  The CDC advises the best way to protect against the flu is by getting immunized. While health officials recommend that people go to their family physician for a flu shot, the Drive-Thru Clinic is an alternative for people who have difficulty with ambulation or people who are wheelchair-bound.
  “We are pleased that the members of the Task Force, the state Health Center and members of the Tinicum Fire Company are partnering with us to provide this important service for our residents,” Whelan said.
   People will be asked to complete a brief screening form while in line. They will be asked if they have ever had a reaction to a flu shot; if they are allergic to eggs; and if they have a history of Gullian-Barre Syndrome. People who are ineligible for a shot will be directed out of line and advised to see their physician.
  People are urged to carpool to avoid long lines of cars. There is no reason to arrive early; there is usually a shorter wait during the last half of the clinic. Drivers will be asked to put their car in park and shut off the engine and cell phones while shots are administered.
  People are asked to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts so nurses can easily access their upper arm; remove coats and outerwear while waiting in the car.
  People are asked to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to be donated at the Drive-Thru Clinic.
  For more information contact the Department of Intercommunity Health at 610-891-5311 or visit the Delaware County Web site at http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ . The county Web site also lists dates and locations for public flu shots clinics at drugstores, hospitals and community centers. People can also call the Crozer-Keystone Immunization Hotline at 610-447-2050. 

FREE Car And Bike Show Announced!


DELCO CRUISERS SALUTE THE TROOPS
                             
On November 13th (rain date 14th) from 10am to 3pm at the Rose Tree Park in Media on rte 252 north of Rte 1, the Delco Cruisers car club will be hosting a free Car and Bike show to demonstrate the community’s support to the organizations that aid and sustain our active, reserve, retired, and disabled veterans.

These important military support organizations will benefit from donations collected and will be distributed on the spot. The Marine Corp League, VFW, etc have all received funds in the past to support their efforts to maintain our military forces with all types of assistance before, during and after their service to our country.

Donations will be collected from over 50 different car clubs, individual car owners, spectators and vendors and donated to agencies that day.

Various American Legions, VFWs and other military groups are going to participate in a color guard presentation to the park’s huge American flag at approximately 1p.m. We will be asking all veterans and active military present to fall in and present arms to all who have passed in service to their country at the sounding of “Taps”.

A display of some of the finest automobiles in the area will be on hand as well as a D.J. and food vendors. Bring the family out for a great time and support our Military.

Any groups wishing to participate or show their support please contact Tom Manning at 610-329-2830  

Thursday, October 21, 2010

DCCC Hosts FREE Speaker Series

DCCC  Hosts Entrepreneurial Speaker Series: Secrets of Super-productivity
 The Small Business Solutions Center at Delaware County Community College will present Secrets of Super-Productivity: How to Achieve Amazing Things in Your Work Life 5-8 p.m. Wed. (Nov. 3) at the Marple Campus.  The program, part of the Center's ongoing speaker series, will take place in the STEM Center Auditorium.
   Neen James, MBA, is an international productivity expert known for her ability to deliver business solutions with credibility, personality and a genuine sense of fun.  She is a high-energy speaker who has entertained and engaged audiences across the globe.  Secrets of Super-Productivity:  How to Achieve Amazing Things in Your Work Life is perfect for people who want more control so they can manage their time, focus their attention and manage their energy. 
   Topics of discussion will be: how to achieve strategic clarity; energy management versus time management; why you should systemize the mundane; how to control your technology platforms; how to identify and leverage  work style and how to create a productive personal action plan for implementation and measurable results.  
  Admission to the event is FREE.  Attendees must pre-register at 610-723-1229 or online at www.dccc.edu/sbsc.  Register today, as seating is limited.

Free Area Halloween Parades!!!! Get In a Costume And Have Some Fun!

46th Annual Halloween Parade Features Local Bands

  The 46th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade is set for 2p.m., Saturday (Oct. 30) in Media, thanks to the sponsorship by Bryn Mawr Trust and Crozer Keystone Health System. The parade is organized by Town Talk Newspapers.
  Media, with its lovely trees and crunchy leaves, will be the sparkling fall setting.
 Bands, including Penncrest, Strath Haven, Chichester High Schools; Springton Lake, Beverly Hills, Paxon Hollow Middle Schools, and the Chi Alumni Band are slated to participate along with mascots, floats, marching units, scouts, antique cars, clowns, cheerleaders and other imaginative groups.
  Area marching groups may sign up by Friday, Oct. 22, but the sooner the better. Rain date is following day, 2p.m., Sunday (Oct. 31).  For more information, call 610-583-4432, ext. 120 or e-mail cparker@delconewsnetwork.com. Information and registration forms are available on line at delconewsnetwork.com; click on special events.

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  Linvilla Orchards’ Annual Costume Parade is set for Sunday (Oct. 24).
  Visitors may come dressed as their favorite superhero, vampire or firefighter, or a doctor, witch, or princess and march along with family and friends.
  Attendees may sign up for a chance to win the family category or go solo and display their own awesome apparel. Everyone who enters will get a treat, but only one lucky winner will win a $100 gift certificate to Linvilla.
  Registration will take place noon to 2p.m., with the parade beginning at 3p.m. Makin' Music will perform a family concert at 4p.m. and the costume winners will be announced at 4:30p.m.
  Linvilla Orchards is at 137 West Knowlton Road, Media. For more information, call 610-876-7116.

Meet A Tracking Bloodhound In FREE Presentation

K-9 Officer Zebediah, a tracking bloodhound, and Lt. John Miller will attend the Kennel Club's regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tues. (Nov. 9) at the Aston Township Meeting Room, back of 5021 Pennell Road, Aston.  Lt. Miller has fascinating stories to tell about the work of the 31 K-9s at the G.W. Hill Correction Facility in Thornton. Lt. Miller asked to speak at the meeting in order to thank club members for their support and donations of K-9 bullet proof vests, K-9 oxygen masks and K-9 first aid kits. No reservations are required to attend the FREE meeting. For more information, call 610-891-1875.

FREE film series offered at Peace Center

The Peace Center of Delaware County continues its Friday FREE Film Series, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 with "A Day Without A Mexican."  This edgy, satirical film, which takes on anti-immigrant attitudes and policies, is rated “R” for language and brief sexuality. Shown in Spanish with English subtitles, the film tells the story of a day in   California that begins without a single Latino left in the state.  
The film does not dwell on how the Mexicans disappeared or where they went, but rather what happens to California without them.
The First-Friday film series at the Peace Center of Delaware County is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Peace Community. Doors open for light refreshments at 6:30 p.m.  The Peace Center is off the corner of Old Marple and S. Sproul Roads,  Springfield, behind the Mr. Car Wash.
For more information, visit http://www.blogger.com/www.delcopeacecenter.org or call 610-544-1818.

FREE PA Veterans Museum Event Saturday!

Grandpa's Closet  At Vet Museum Oct. 30
   The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum (PVM) will host its popular "What's in Grandpa's Closet" event from 12-3 p.m. Sat. (Oct. 30) at the Veterans Museum, 12 E. State Street in the Media. Part "Antiques Roadshow," part "History Detectives," this is a fun, FREE and educational investigation of memorabilia families may discover among the collections their grandparents or other relatives with military service have hidden in the attic.
   Jeff Freeman, a PVM board member, will be joined by other experts to provide identification and evaluation of military memorabilia. Find out the nature of medals and ribbons, uniforms and those miscellaneous and mysterious objects. Those attending are asked to be cautious about ordinance and should not bring anything with live ammunition.
   Entrances are on State Street as well as to the rear of the building on Baker Street which has a handicapped accessible ramp. Visitors will be welcome to tour the exhibits while at the PVM.
   The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote the legacy of Pennsylvania's military veterans though public education. The PVM is particularly focused on educating youth to the experiences of the veterans and the service and sacrifices made in times of war in the name of freedom.
  To find out more about the museum, mission or to become a member, visit the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum's Website at http://www.paveteransmuseum.org/.

FREE Author Event

Author To Visit Senior Center
 Senior Community Services Center for Life Long Learning will offer a discussion and book signing by first-time children's author of "Snatch: The Adventures of David and Me in Old New York," Charles Fuller, 1:30 p.m. Wed. (Nov. 17) at  Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. 
    Attend this book signing and hear this Pulitzer Prize author's personal account about his first children's book.  Charles Fuller is the author of A Soldier's Story and the 1982 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  Some other credits include Best American Play, New York Critics Circle Award, Edgar Allen Poe Award for Mystery Writing and the 1985 Academy Award Nominee for Best Screenplay for the motion picture "A Solder's Story."
     There’s no fee to attend. The event is open to the public. Registration  can be done by phone at 610- 237-8100.

FREE Italian Concerts!

 FREE CONCERTS OPEN TO EVERYONE

 The Consulate General Of Italy in Philadelphia, Frank Giordano, Pres. Em. Union League, On. le Amato Berardi, The Cavalieri Society of Philadelphi and Associazioni Abruzzesi of the Main Line And Delaware County invite everyone to a FREE concert, "Il Trio Di Teramo," featuring Antonio Castagna on piano, Andrea Castagna on violin and Lauren Olga Cifoni, mezzo soprano, 4 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 14) at Haverford College in Marshall Auditorium. Refreshments will be served after the concert.
    The concert will also be offered, FREE OF CHARGE, at the Union League of Philadelphia in the Meade Room, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 16).
  EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
   

FREE event for Moms of Preschoolers

Media Pre-school Fair November 9th

   The MOMS Club™ of Media and the Indian Lane PTG will host the 4th Annual Media area pre-school fair on Tuesday November 9, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Indian Lane Elementary School cafeteria, 309 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media.
 Parents in Media and surrounding areas are invited to attend this pre-school fair where representatives from many schools in the area will be available to provide information and answer questions.  This is a FREE event open to the public.
     “By attending the Pre-School Fair, I was able to get the information I needed to begin to make my decisions, all in one evening.  It was a great help in getting started understanding what options are available, and what would be best for my child,” said one attendee from last year’s event.
   Parents can also gather information about children’s activities in the area including art, music and gym classes.  All attendees will be invited to enter the raffle to win prizes donated by local businesses and schools.
     The MOMS Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) group.  We are an international, non-denominational, support group for stay-at-home moms that provide activities for stay-at-home moms and their children.  Money raised from school participation fees for the pre-school fair will support the Family Support Line of Delaware County.
    For more information about the pre-school fair or about the MOMS Club of Media, please email momsclubmedia@yahoo.com.

Monday, October 18, 2010

FREE History Series Offered To Public

Local History Lecture Series At Swarthmore Library
  The Swarthmore Public Library and the Swarthmore Historical Society are co-sponsoring a three-part lecture series, “Swarthmore Stories: An Exploration of Local History.”  The series is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People initiative on American history. Programs begin at 7p.m. each Thursday at the library.
  The first session will be “The Victorian Era and Influence in Swarthmore,” Oct. 21. Local historian Nancy Webster will present a discussion of the historical and cultural themes of the Victorian Era and how the themes are reflected in Swarthmore’s local history.
  “Historically Black Communities in Swarthmore and Beyond,” is set for October 28 when Swarthmore College Associate Professor Allison Dorsey explores the history of the Black Community in Swarthmore against the backdrop of Black communities in the United States.  She will talk about segregation, employment and political engagement to foster a conversation about how Black Swarthmore is both unique and very much like other Black communities in America.
  “The Underground Railroad: An Examination of the Liberty Line and the Involvement of Some Swarthmore Residents in the Network to Freedom” will be held Nov. 18. Attendees will learn about the Underground Railroad in southeastern Pennsylvania; hear stories about the involvement of area residents Graceanna Lewis, Edward Magill, Elizabeth Powell Bond and Edward Parrish in assisting freedom seekers. The role of the African American community and churches in building a free society. Christopher Densmore, curator of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, will discuss important Swarthmoreans and their role in the Underground Railroad.
  All programs are free and open to the public.  Registration is required; register at the library: call 610-543-0436, email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org or use the Eventkeeper link at www. delcolibraries.org.

Delco Bar Association Offers FREE Program On Credit Rights

Delco Bar Assn. Hosts Free Program On Credit Rights
  Members of the community are invited to attend a free seminar, “Consumer Protection and Credit Rights,’ sponsored by the Delaware County Bar Association’s Community Outreach Committee, 6:30 to 8p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 26) at the Delaware County Bar Association building, 335 West Front Street, Media.
  Speaker Henry Hart from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Consumer Protection will offer an entertaining and educational presentation addressing many of the questions and concerns that confront all in this time of bank foreclosures, increasing credit card interest rates, inaccurate information in credit reports, etc.
  Attendees will learn how to deal with credit card companies and collection agencies effectively; effectively manage debt; understand options in settling debt; and know when to seek legal help.

Friday, October 15, 2010

FREE Halloween Fun at Linvilla next Sunday!

‘Spooktacular’ Parade At Linvilla Sunday
  Linvilla Orchards’ Annual Costume Parade is set for Sunday (Oct. 24).
  Visitors may come dressed as their favorite superhero, vampire or firefighter, or a doctor, witch, or princess and march along with family and friends.
  Attendees may sign up for a chance to win the family category or go solo and display their own awesome apparel. Everyone who enters will get a treat, but only one lucky winner will win a $100 gift certificate to Linvilla.
  Registration will take place noon to 2p.m., with the parade beginning at 3p.m. Makin' Music will perform a family concert at 4p.m. and the costume winners will be announced at 4:30p.m.
  Linvilla Orchards is at 137 West Knowlton Road, Media. For more information, call 610-876-7116.

FREE flu shots available next Friday

Delco Takes A Shot At Flu Prevention With Drive-Thru Clinic

  Delaware County residents can get a FREE seasonal flu shot at a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic being offered by the county, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Friday (Oct. 22) at the Tinicum firehouse, 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington.
  The Drive-Thru Clinic is being organized through the County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination with the PA Department of Health and the Delaware County State Health Center, and the Delaware County Flu Task Force.
  Residents are invited to drive through the firehouse bay, roll up their sleeves and receive inoculations to protect against seasonal influenza. This year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) expanded its recommendations and now advises that everyone six months and older should get flu vaccine. However, the Drive-Thru Clinic is restricted to ages nine and older. It is recommended that children younger than nine go to their pediatrician.
  “This is a great collaboration aimed at keeping our residents healthy this flu season,” said County Council Chair Jack Whelan. “This year, the seasonal flu vaccine includes protection from the H1N1 virus that caused a pandemic last year, in addition to other strains.”
  The County Intercommunity Health Coordination department works with the Delaware County Flu Task Force, organized in 2007, to raise awareness about flu prevention and access to immunizations.
  The CDC advises the best way to protect against the flu is by getting immunized. While health officials recommend that people go to their family physician for a flu shot, the Drive-Thru Clinic is an alternative for people who have difficulty with ambulation or people who are wheelchair-bound.
  “We are pleased that the members of the Task Force, the state Health Center and members of the Tinicum Fire Company are partnering with us to provide this important service for our residents,” Whelan said.
   People will be asked to complete a brief screening form while in line. They will be asked if they have ever had a reaction to a flu shot; if they are allergic to eggs; and if they have a history of Gullian-Barre Syndrome. People who are ineligible for a shot will be directed out of line and advised to see their physician.
  People are urged to carpool to avoid long lines of cars. There is no reason to arrive early; there is usually a shorter wait during the last half of the clinic. Drivers will be asked to put their car in park and shut off the engine and cell phones while shots are administered.
  People are asked to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts so nurses can easily access their upper arm; remove coats and outerwear while waiting in the car.
  People are asked to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to be donated at the Drive-Thru Clinic.
  For more information contact the Department of Intercommunity Health at 610-891-5311 or visit the Delaware County Web site at http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ . The county Web site also lists dates and locations for public flu shots clinics at drugstores, hospitals and community centers. People can also call the Crozer-Keystone Immunization Hotline at 610-447-2050. 

FREE Photo Exhibit and Reception!

Free Photography Exhibit at Cabrini Explores Inspiration in Common Places

RADNOR, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2010) – “Common Place,” a free exhibit by Philadelphia-based commercial and fine art photographer Kenneth Kauffman, is set for Oct. 21 through Nov. 21 at Cabrini College (610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor). An opening reception is Thursday, Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.; Kauffman will speak at 5:30 p.m.

Kauffman’s work spans the transition from film photography to digital photography. In “Common Place,” Kauffman explores everyday social landscapes as places where inspiration and meaning can be found.

The exhibit will be in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery, second floor of the Holy Spirit Library. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 10 p.m.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

CROZER-KEYSTONE REHAB SERVICES OFFERS PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
WITH BALANCE AND DIZZINESS PROBLEMS

Springfield, Pa. – Crozer-Keystone Rehabilitation Services presents its FREE “Active Living Series: Rehabilitation and Resources for an Active Lifestyle.” This four-part series kicked off in September, and continues with a program on Friday, Oct. 29 at the DCMH Outpatient Center for Therapy and Sports Medicine (Barclay Square Shopping Center,
1500 Garrett Rd.
, Upper Darby) at 3:30 p.m., and will continue throughout the fall. At the event, “Treatment Options for Dizziness in Active Adults,” you will learn all about conditions that cause dizziness as well as resources and treatment options. Free balance screenings will also be offered, as well as refreshments and giveaways. All participants will be entered into a raffle for a 30-day membership to the Healthplex® Sports Club in Springfield.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to live a healthy active lifestyle. Call 1-877-CK-MOTION (1-877-256-6846) to register.
For more information on Crozer-Keystone’s rehabilitation services, visit http://ckhshmi.crozer.org.

FREE stroke prevention program

Free Program On Stroke Prevention
  Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning is offering “Stroke Prevention,” presented by Mary Weldon, R.N. of Crozer Keystone Health System, 2p.m.,  Thursday (Nov. 4) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road.
  Attendees will learn how by changing their lifestyles and taking certain precautions, they can greatly reduce the chances of having a stroke. The risk of stroke among people with diabetes will also be discussed.
  The program is free; for a registration form, call Lori Detweiler at 610-237-8100, ext. 11.

FREE food, hayrides and pumpkins in Glen Mills!






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Stop by Glen Eagle Square Shopping Center this Saturday, October 16th, between noon and 4pm for their Fall Fun Festival. Free food, Live Music, Children's Arts and Crafts, Free Hayrides and pumpkins, and more.



Don't miss the Fall Fun Festival at Glen Eagle Square Shoppin Center this Saturday, October 16th, from Noon to 4PM!

Glen Eagle Square
573 Wilmington West Chester Pike
(Route 202)
Glen Mills, PA

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FREE Workshop for Parents, Grnadparents And Teachers




RIDLEY COMMUNITY PARENTING FORUM

Parenting the Texting Generation
Analog Parenting in a Digital World


The Ridley Park Presbyterian Church in partnership with community leaders is sponsoring a community parenting forum at the Ridley High School, 901 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA with speaker Jonathan McKee on October 16, 2010  at  7:00 PM. All parents, grandparents, and teachers are invited to attend this FREE event.


The Youth Group leaders of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church were moved by several recent tragedies involving teenagers in the Ridley and Interboro communities. Instead of accepting the notion that bad things happen, they decided to take positive steps to see that good things happen. Thus the idea of an ongoing series of parenting forums for the community was born.
Joined by community partners including the Ridley School District, many athletic associations, churches and business leaders, plans were laid to support parents in the community.

The first event will be on the topic of "Parenting the Texting Generation" with author and speaker Jonathan McKee. This seminar encourages parents that they CAN make a difference in the lives of their kids, and equips them to do just that. Jonathan gives us a glimpse into the highly sexualized world of youth culture and exposes the media messages your kids are immersing themselves with. Learn how to filter these influences and teach our kids discernment. Discover how to build lasting values and glean a few ideas that will help you open the channels of communication in your house.

This event is free and all parents, grandparents, and teachers are invited to attend. Babysitting for K-6 age children is provided. Teachers are eligible to receive Act 48 credit and are advised to bring their Pennsylvania Department of Education code with them to electronically report the credits.

Jonathan McKee is the author of Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation, Do They Run When They See You Coming, and Getting Students to Show Up.




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