More freebies you won't want to miss!

 Free Healthy Life Classes Offered for Seniors

  Surrey Services for Seniors is offering free classes for older adults suffering from chronic conditions. Living a Healthy Life is for adults with diabetes, cardiac or pulmonary disease, arthritis, anxiety or any ongoing health condition.
  Participants learn how to communicate effectively with their doctors and family, eat well, relax, manage their pain and gain control of their lives.
  Developed at Stanford University, it is a proven, evidence based program and is endorsed by the Surgeon General’s office.  Classes are highly participative and address the specific problems and goals for people with ongoing conditions.
  The free six-week workshop for adults age 60 and older who live in Delaware County will be offered at Surrey in Media 1 to 3:30p.m., from Sept. 25 to Oct. 30. Call Kathy Henderson at 610-566-0505 for more information or to register.

Hackett to Host Family Expo on Sept. 21- and it's all free!!!

In an effort to provide families with the latest information on services and programs available through local, county and state agencies, Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) is hosting a Family Expo Saturday, September 21 in Ridley Township.
This is a non-profit event focused around families and children, providing essential information and education to their everyday lives.
The Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes, 950 Fairview Road in Swarthmore (inside Father Nelson Hall/Gymnasium, located directly behind the school).
 “This event is geared for the entire family because the children have fun and the parents walk away with a lot of valuable information that is offered to them in Pennsylvania,” said Hackett. “There are so many excellent resources available to us, but we’re not always aware of how to access them. This event will give our families the opportunity to see how those resources can be of value to each one of us.”
The expo is offered as a community service to both educate and entertain. Exhibitors include local and state agencies, businesses, clubs, and a variety of organizations valuable to families.
Independence Blue Cross and the Philadelphia Union will be on hand to promote their “Healthy Futures Initiative” dedicated to fighting childhood obesity and building healthy communities. Kids will have the opportunity to play in a giant inflatable soccer field and meet a team member from the Philadelphia Union, who will be at the Expo from 12-1 p.m.
“We live in an age of electronic entertainment, where physical activity and neighborhood safety have decreased considerably for our region’s children,” said Hackett. “As both a leader and community member, I care about the futures of our students, so having the presence of the IBC Foundation and its partners to ensure those futures are brighter, happier, and healthier is a great honor.”
More than 60 exhibitors will take part in this year’s expo. A full list of exhibitors and event details are available online at RepHackett.com.
Admission and parking are free for the Family Expo. For more information contact Hackett’s Folsom district office at (610) 461-5543.

Folcroft holds free community day

  Folcroft Borough will hold its Annual Community Day 12:30-4:30 pm Sun. (Sept. 15) on the field behind the Folcroft Firehouse. Everyone is welcome to enjoy games, an Indian Arrowhead Scavenger Hunt, and refreshments.

FREE caregiver support groups available in Delco

The Family Caregiver Support Program is proud to offer educational programming, as well as several monthly support groups, to aid those caring for a loved one. The task of caregiver can be both rewarding and challenging. FCSP staff understand this and aim to support caregivers and also provide resources and information. If you have any questions about the following presentations or support groups please contact the FCSP Program Manager Debbie Templeton at 610-237-6222 or at dtempleton@scs-delco.org.
Senior Community Services, a non-profit organization that has been promoting active aging among seniors for nearly four decades in Delaware County.
Support groups meet on the following dates:
September 25 at 1 p.m. at Friendship Circle Senior Center located at 1515 Lansdowne Avenue in Yeadon).
October 1 at 3:30 p.m. at Chester Senior Center located at 721 Hayes Street
Chester.
October 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Schoolhouse Center located at 600 Swarthmore Avenue in Folsom. Dr. Barry Jacobs, who specializes in working with caregivers and families, will discuss emotional survival for aging families.
November 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Schoolhouse Center. A representative from the Apprise Program will discuss changes to Medicare and what options are available to beneficiaries during the Medicare Open Enrollment period.

NEXT SESSION OF DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S 
NEW CHOICES CAREER PROGRAM BEGINS OCTOBER 1

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Are you unemployed, a single parent, separated, divorced, widowed, married or  a single person of modest income anxious to get back on track with your career, but don’t know where to begin?  Need help with personal issues, such as, self-esteem, self-confidence, assertiveness, or time and money management? Delaware County Community College’s New Choices program can help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to find a job and become self-supporting.  Applications are now being accepted for the session beginning October 1.  Interested individuals are invited to call 610-359-5232 for more information.
New Choices is a FREE career exploration and job re-entry program that provides individual and group support, career planning workshops, employer contacts, networking opportunities, résumé writing, interviewing techniques and basic computer skills.
To apply, or for more information, call 610-359-5232 or email newchoices@dccc.edu. Delaware County Community College is located at 901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA.

Senator Pileggi Hosting Free Community Shredding Event on Sept. 21 in Concordville

  Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) is hosting a free Community Shredding Event on Saturday morning, September 21, in Concordville.
  “Concerns about the crime of identity theft continue to grow,” Senator Pileggi said. “It makes good sense to properly shred old bank statements, old credit card statements and other confidential documents. I’m glad to be able to host this free event for the community.”
   Wiggins Shredding, a local company that has served the region for 35 years, is providing an industrial-strength shredder for this event. It will take place at the State Farm Insurance building on State Farm Drive in Concordville. Free shredding services will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
   Area residents are encouraged to bring up to four boxes of personal documents to shred, including:
• Bank statements;
• Cancelled checks;
• Credit card statements;
• Credit card receipts;
• Other financial account statements; and
• Other documents containing sensitive information such as social security numbers, signatures and passwords.
   For additional information about the community shredding event, contact Senator Pileggi’s district office at (610) 358-5183 or email Connie Windsor at cwindsor@pasen.gov.
   More information about state issues is available at Senator Pileggi’s web site, www.SenatorPileggi.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SenatorPileggi, or on Twitter at twitter.com/SenatorPileggi.

 FREE Emergency Preparedness seminars offered to Delco residents

   Delaware County Council and the County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are partnering with the Delaware County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to offer emergency preparedness seminars during September which is Emergency Preparedness Month.
  Delaware County’s CERT program is operated through the Delaware County Department of Emergency Services. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescues and disaster medical operations.
  The seminars are offered for personal preparedness or for people who want to volunteer as members of the Community Emergency Response Teams or the Medical Reserve Corps.
  Personal Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: The seminar will take place at 7p.m., on the following dates and locations: Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Chester Fire Department, 320 E. 14th Street, Chester; Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Darby Community Center, 1020 Summit Ave, Darby; and Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Delaware County 911 Center, 360 N. Middletown Road, Middletown.
  Medical Reserve Corps Orientation: Residents can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the event of a major emergency at the MRC seminars, 7 to 8:30p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Delaware County 911 Center, 360 N. Middletown Road, in Middletown.
  Community Emergency Response Teams: Also known as CERT, this program helps to educate individuals about disaster preparedness for dangers that may impact their area and will train in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescues, team organization, and disaster medical operations. After completion of the training, CERT teams can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace, especially in the event that emergency personnel cannot respond immediately.
  Chester City’s Basic CERT 24-hour training course will be from 6 to10p.m, Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22; and 9a.m. to 5p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26.
  Darby Borough’s Basic CERT 24-hour training course will be 6 to10p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, and 9a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
  All Delaware County residents are welcome to register for either course.
  For information or to register, contact Ed Kline, Volunteer Management Coordinator, at ekline@delcodes.org or 610-892-8134 or visit www.co.delaware.pa.us/delcoready/citizencorp.html.

Computer Tech Talk Group Starting Up at Schoolhouse Center

    Love your computer and have no problem talking about it?  Rich Conti is forming a new FREE group for computer lovers at Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom.  These folks not only use their computers for just about everything but love discussing them.  This group is neither a class nor a computer course, but rather a forum to learn computer tips and tricks from each other. Free Wi Fi is available on site.
  Tech Talk meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Schoolhouse and will kick off 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2. There is no cost to participants and all ages of adults are welcome.
 For information contact  Kim McDaniel at (610) 237-8100 or email kmcdaniel@scs-delco.org/.

FREE Sittin' In Jam Session at Kimmel Center next week

WHO:              Jon Batiste and The Stay Human Band kick off the Fall offerings of FREE Sittin’ In Jam Sessions on Wednesday, September 21 at the Kimmel Center’s Plaza Stage, sponsored by Coca-Cola. Batiste is the founder and leader of The Stay Human Band, a modern jazz ensemble noted for their world-class music, high energy and uplifting spirit. 

Sittin’ In begins with music from Philly’s hottest young DJ, DJ Phsh and new MC (Mistress of Ceremonies) Laiya St. Clair co-host of the Morning Show from Philly’s Hot 107.9, warms up the crowd, followed by a performance by host Jon Batiste. Then, the house band the Stay Human band, selected by the host of the night, takes the stage to perform a short set, followed by more music from DJ Phsh before the final set opens up to select local artists, chosen by the host of the night, to jam with the house band. 

WHAT:           Jazz leader Batiste has ignited the NYC music scene, and is now bringing the party to Philly for a FREE musical  jam session at the Kimmel, where audiences can dance, relax and listen to music with sets by resident DJ, DJ Phsh.

WHEN:           Wednesday, September 11, 2013

                        8 p.m to 11 p.m.

WHERE:        Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Commonwealth Plaza

Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa 

        

DETAILS:

·         In his role as co-director and music creator at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jon Batiste has programmed year-long education workshops for hundreds of students. Batiste will bring some of that community minded innovation and education to Philadelphia when he works with the Kimmel Center's Jazz Residency Artists next year.

·         Philly's hottest musicians revisit the classic jam session on the Plaza Stage with an eclectic mix of cross-genre grooves that meet horns, vinyl, and vocals. 

·         Sittin’ In is curated by acclaimed jazz bassist and Director of the Kimmel Center's Creative Music Program, Anthony Tidd, who invites renowned house bands to host a night of informal, spontaneous jam sessions. 

·         Each Sittin’ In evolves uniquely depending on the host, but every session gives attendees the opportunity to dance, relax and listen to exceptional music in one of the world’s greatest jazz venues. This Fall features Jon Batiste and the Stay Human Band this week with hosts Stacy “Fly Girrl” Wilson and Rachel Claudio to come.

                        ·         Chef Jose Garces' award-winning delectable bites and drinks are now available on                          Kimmel Center's campus through concessions, elevating pre-show and performance                              experience to new levels. Group Cash bar available at the PECO and Annex bars. 

                         ·         For more information and updated artist information visit                                                                          http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/index.php?org=355

NATIONALLY RENOWNED COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST JOE NICHOLS TO PREFORM AT XFINITY LIVE! PHILADELPHIA ON SEPTEMBER 13

Philadelphia, PA – September 13, 2013 – Nationally renowned country music recording artist Joe Nichols will rock the Live! Stage during a free open-to-the-public concert at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia on Friday, September 13 at 9 p.m. Parking for this event is also free of charge.

Set to release his eighth studio album Crickets in October 2013, Arkansas native Nichols’ has had three number one singles in the last ten years, with his most recent hit “ Gimme That Girl”, which reached number one on the US Country music charts in May 2010. Nichols’ current single “Sunny and 75”, off of the Crickets album, is currently at 22 on the US country charts, and has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at 98 this week.

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