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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Today's Postings Of Upcoming FREE Events, Offerings

Woodlyn Baptist Church Hosts FREE Kid’s Breakfast
  Woodlyn Baptist Church will host a free Kid's Pancake Breakfast for children 4 years old through 5th grade 9-11 am Sat. (March 10). Breakfast will be served at 9, followed by a fun craft and then a special visit from Dream Big Team, Christian Puppeteers
   To register a child, call 610-833-5577 or email woodlyn@rcn.com. Woodlyn Baptist Church, 1125 MacDade Blvd. in Woodlyn.

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Family Addiction Education Program Offered

  Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one.
  Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, the information and support programs begin on the first Tuesday of each month and run for three consecutive Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 9p.m. at Holcomb Behavioral Health Services in Media.
  The next sessions runs March 6, 13 and 20. Sessions are free and confidential using first names only. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9a.m. through 5p.m., or visit http://www.proact.org/ and click the Family Addiction Education Program link.

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  Free Brandywine Sundays

 The Brandywine River Museum will offer free admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, through Nov. 18 (except Sunday, May 27, during the 41st Annual Antiques Show).
 Visitors can also enjoy "Breakfast on the Brandywine" in the Museum's cafeteria-style restaurant, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunday mornings.  Among the exhibitions on view this year is "Comic Catharsis: A Gift of Cartoons" by William Steig (through March 11). 
  The museum is on Rte. 1 in Chadds Ford. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/.
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Philabundance Encourages Delco Seniors In Need To Inquire About Food Boxes
  Philabundance is looking for eligible seniors, especially in Delaware County, to sign up for the USDA funded Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) monthly food boxes that provide seniors with 30 pounds of shelf-stable food. A CSFP/senior box provides nutrition to the vulnerable senior population who are on fixed incomes and often struggling to make ends meet.
  There are many seniors in Delaware County that may qualify for the CSFP/senior boxes. Boxes contain canned and boxed food including vegetables, fruit, juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat and a non-meat protein. Each box is accompanied by fresh cheese.
  Philabundance is reaching out through senior centers and residential buildings, food pantries, social service agencies and anyone serving the senior population to try to create greater awareness of the CSFP/senior box program among individuals age 60 and older who are  in need of food assistance.
  To qualify for the program, participants must be 60 years or older and have an income that is at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. Interested seniors may call 1-800-319-Food (3663) to be directed to a CSFP/senior food box location near them.
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Dr. Brown To Host Sleep Presentation At Local Library
  Kelly Brown, M.D., Crozer-Keystone neurologist and physician for the Crozer-Keystone Sleep Center at Taylor Hospital,  will present a FREE seminar, "Common Causes of Poor Sleep" 1 pm Tues. (March 6) at the Helen Kate Furness Library, 100 N. Providence Rd. Wallingford.
 At this seminar, you will learn about common sleep disorders that cause poor sleep, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep, and treatment options for these conditions. Dr. Brown will be available to answer questions after the program.
  To register, please call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
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Citizens Police Academy Open To Delco Residents
  Brookhaven Borough Police and the PA State Police, Media barracks established the Citizens’ Police Academy 15 years ago and to date, there are over 500 citizens have participated. The local CPA is the only one in the state and possibly in the nation.
    Classes are held 6 to 9p.m., Mondays either at the Brookhaven Municipal Center or the PA State Police, Media barracks.
  There are two segments to the CPA, the basic classes and advanced classes.
  The basic academy consists of classes on hiring procedures, Pre-patrol procedures, DUI, Investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting and digital photographing, a visit to the 911 center, a canine demonstration, fire marshal talk, crises negotiations, martial arts self defense, the State Police Mounted Unit, Tactical Response Team (SWAT), Victims Organizations, white collar crime, identity theft, composite sketching, State Police Helicopter, court room procedures, outlaw bike gangs, a ride-a-long program with the Brookhaven P.D., and graduation.
  In the advanced class, citizens are taught first aid, CPR and firearms safety.
  Information on the classes can be obtained by calling Chief John Eller at Brookhaven Police (610-876-6142) or Trooper Rosemary McGuire at the PA State Police Media barracks (484-840-1019).
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NAMI-Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania's Voice on Mental Illness), Delaware County Chapter, will meet Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Greenwood avenues, Lansdowne, in the church basement meeting hall off the back parking lot. (Note: new time is 7 p.m., not 7:30 p.m.)
The guest speaker will be TBD. Call the office at 610-623-0071 one week before the meeting and the speaker will be on the greeting message.
Family members, consumer members and newcomers are welcome.
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  Riddle Hospital is holding HeartSmart 2012 on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
  Offered 10 -11 a.m. -- Understanding Chest Pain, in Health Center 3, Community Education Center. Join Richard R. McCurdy Jr., MD, FACC, who will discuss the warning signs and treatments for situations you might encounter.
  The Health Fair will be held 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Health Center 3, Conference Room 1. Featured will be health information, free health screenings and refreshments.
  From 1-2 p.m., will be Food for the Heart, Health Center 3, Community Education Center. Come sample some treats. Food and nutrition experts will host a demonstration, “Condiment Conscience” to help you choose or make your own condiments that are lower in calories and fat.
  For information and to register for these events, call 1-866-CALL.MLH.
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FREE Lenten Series Slated at Area Churches Will Nourish Your Soul!

 A special Lenten Series will take place this Lenten Season at area Catholic churches. Presenters will include Dominic Lombardi, St. Rose of Lima, Eddystone, March 6; Rev. John Ames, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Swarthmore, March 13; Rev. Michael Spitzer, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton, March 20; and Rev. Frank Giuffre, St. Madeline, Ridley Park, March 27.
  The series will include Exposition, evening prayer, a special presentation, Benediction, followed by refreshments. The theme of the Series is “ The Theological and Moral Virtues.” Everyone in the community is welcome.
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  Free March 13, Web Conference Helps Family Caregivers Identify Depression in Aging Parents
 www.privatedutyhomecare.org.

 

      The nonprofit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Depression and Older Adults What Every Caregiver Should Know on March 13, 2012, at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CT). The live and interactive program will provide advice on how family caregivers can work with professionals to identify this condition and develop an effective plan of care for a loved one with depression. Caregivers will learn how to identify key issues and problems, locate needed experts and resources, and outline a plan to provide the best care for a parent. The event is free of charge to participants.
The web conference topics include diagnosis of depression, association between depression, anxiety and memory loss, understanding which medications are safe and effective, along with resources and tools for monitoring treatment and improvement.
"One out of three older adults suffers from major depression," said Sheila McMackin, president of NPDA. "Our goal is to provide information to help family caregivers increase the quality of life and identify beneficial treatment and care options for their loved ones."
The event’s expert presenter is Steven C. Fox, D.O., Medical Director, Wellspring Personal Care. For the past 30 years, the primary focus of Dr. Fox’s clinical practice, teaching and research has been on the care and treatment for the elderly and disabled. He has been a trend-setter in the area or geriatric and Alzheimer’s care since the mid 1970’s. Dr. Fox provides hands-on consultation and oversight for families to assess a loved one's limitations and capabilities and create a plan of care that will enable the person to stay in his/her own home. Dr. Fox was the founder of Wellspring Gerontological Services in Chicago in 1985. He is an active member of several medical associations addressing aging and health issues.
Pre-registration for the event is required. Sign up today by visiting the registration link at
 
The NPDA is the first and only association in the country dedicated exclusively to private pay home care providers. The NPDA, a nonprofit organization, currently represents more than 1,300 home care agencies in forty-four states and Puerto Rico.
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April 1, 2011 Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the VFW Post 928 and Ladies Auxiliary will be held Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Post Headquarters at MacDade Blvd and Sutton Avenue.   This event is FREE to children under 12 and will feature games, treats, refreshments and prizes.  All are welcome.  For more information e-mail vfwpost928@comcast.net or call the Post at 610-461-1226.

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