More FREE Events In Delco: ZUMBA, LIBRARY FREEBIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND MORE!

After School Fun For Local Kids

  Tinicum Memorial Public Library will hold After School Story and Craft Times
3:15 to 4:15p.m. for area students in grades kindergarten through fourth grades on Thursdays, Jan. 13 and 27; Feb, 10 and 24; and March 10 and 24.
  Registration is required; call 610-521-9344 for more information.
  A member of the Delaware County Library system, the library is at 620 Seneca Street
Essington.

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'Voyagers' Free Concert At Swarthmore College

  R. Carlos Nakai, a world performer of the Native American flute, will perform with one of the world's most versatile cellists and member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Udi Bar-David in a free concert open to the public, 7:30p.m., Tuesday (Jan. 18) in the Lang Concert Hall of Swarthmore College.
  The duo recorded the CD "Voyagers" in 2007 on the Canyon Records label. Native American, Jewish, and Arabic melodies are presented in diverse arrangements unified by the two artists.
  For directions to Swarthmore College, visit http://www.swarthmore.edu/.

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‘Zumba’ Fitness Party At Redwood Playhouse
  Delaware County seniors can dance their way to fitness during free Zumba Gold classes being offered once a month, beginning today, Jan. 19, at the Redwood Community Playhouse, in Upland Park on 6th Street in Upland.
  Classes will run from 1:30 to 2:30p.m. and will feature Zumba instructor Mary Ellen leading residents 55 and older in Zumba Gold, designed to get Baby Boomers and other seniors in shape.
  Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that blends international music with easy-to-follow steps designed to burn calories. The fitness-dance class includes meringue, salsa, cha cha and tango dance steps set to high-energy international music.
  In February, the Zumba class will be held on Feb. 2.
  Zumba classes are just one of many activities open to senior citizens at the Redwood Community Playhouse, which is a place for residents 55 and older to be active and socialize.
  Line dancing and live bands are featured five days a week. Line dance instruction is given from 12:30 to 2:30p.m. Mondays; live bands from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays; line dancing with Bootscooter, 12:30 to 2:30p.m. Wednesdays, followed by music by Sal Albert Wednesday evenings; dances on Thursday evenings and more line dancing on Fridays.
  All programs are sponsored by the Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation. Program schedules are available at the Redwood Playhouse, at the County Parks Office in the Leedom House at Rose Tree Park, and online at http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/. For more information call 610-627-2167.

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  Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s Vascular Services is offering free screenings January through April.
The screenings are available for men and women who are 50 years or older who have not had a vascular screening performed in the past and who have a history of hypertension, diabetes or smoking.
The screenings are aimed to assess participants risk of vascular disease, such as peripheral artery disease, carotid artery  disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm and participants will receive an ABI (ankle-brachial index) test as well as ultrasound scans of the aorta and carotid artery.
Screenings will be held:
Jan. 26, 3-7 p.m. at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Imaging Department, lower level; Feb. 16, 3-7 p.m. at Taylor Hospital, Imaging Department, lower  level; March 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at  Media Medical Imaging, 200  E. state St., Media; April 27, 3-7 p.m. at Crozer medical Plaza, Brinton Lake, 300 Evergreen Dr., Glen Mills.
Slots are limited and appointments are necessary. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-866-5-CK-XRAY.

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Riddle Hospital is holding a lecture on your New Year’s Resolution: 
Exercise, 10-11 a.m., Jan. 20, at the Health Center 4, Conference Room 2. Learn about how to exercise and exercise right so you don’t break your New Year’s resolution.
Robert T. Bair III, MS, CPT, CSCS, exercise physiologist, will speak about healthy guidelines for exercise and how to continue your workout routine.
To register, call 1-866-CALL.MLH or visit website: 
www.mainlinehealth.org/riddle.

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  Mielcarek Eye Lifetime Vision Center, 319 W. State Street,  Media, is holding FREE cataract seminars Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. and Feb. 14 at noon.
Learn about the different types of cataracts, what to expect during surgery and the newest techniques being used by Dr. Mielcarek and Dr.  Jindal to restore and improve  your vision.
To reserve a seat, call 610-566-1227. Free parking is also offered

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Mickey Vernon Exhibit Extended
  The exhibit commemorating the baseball life of Mickey Vernon has been extended until Feb. 25.
  The free exhibit is presented by The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum located at Route 202 and One Beaver Valley Rd. in Chadds Ford (two miles west of Booth's Corner).
  Gallery hours are 10 to 3, Monday through Friday. For directions, call 610-565-3679. For more information contact J9m Vankoski at 610-909-4919 or email vankoski21@comcast.net.

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See  Wyeth’s Civil War Paintings FOR FREE Sunday Mornings

   This year of 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and has inspired the Brandywine River Museum to begin the new year with “Romance in Conflict: N. C. Wyeth's Civil War Paintings."
  On view Jan. 22 through March 20, the exhibit showcases illustrations by N.C. Wyeth depicting Civil War battles, soldiers and civilians, as well as portraits of Abraham Lincoln.
  The Brandywine River Museum is on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford. The museum is open daily 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.  The Museum has  announced it will offer FREE admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30a.m. to noon, beginning Jan. 16 and continuing through Nov. 20.
  For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/.

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  Local Seniors Welcome To Rose Tree Place Classes

  It’s a time for making New Year’s resolutions and seniors at Rose Tree Place are excited about the opportunities to learn and grow in 2011 through a wide assortment of classes offered through Watermark University
   Watermark University is the brain and body fitness program created by Watermark Retirement Communities, which manages Rose Tree Place. Open to the public, the classes generate laughter and creativity to keep participants learning, growing and warm this winter.
  Students can transport themselves to a warmer climate through one class, “Caribbean-Style Cooking.” Another class highlights music of a different culture – “Drumming 101” where basic skills of African drumming are taught. Another class is “Beer Discovery & Tasting” with lessons on the history of various beers, how different beers are crafted and, of course, the opportunity to sample a few favorites.
  Watermark University is an important aspect of life at Rose Tree Place providing both residents and associates the opportunity to take (or teach) brain and body fitness classes on subjects they are passionate about, whether it’s a one-time class or an ongoing series  All area seniors with course ideas are encouraged to contact Rose Tree Place at 610-565-1405.
  Rose Tree Place is a personal care and memory care community at 500 Sandy Bank Road in Media. For more information,  visit http://www.watermarkcommunities.com/.


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  Historical Society Hosts Free ‘Bridges’ Program

  Springfield Historical Society will present a FREE slide program on "Covered Bridges in Delaware County,” 7:30p.m., Tuesday (Jan. 25) at the Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Road.
  Local historian Keith Lockhart will show “before and after” pictures of the covered bridge sites.
  Refreshments will be served following the program. The community is welcome.



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