Chester Juneteenth fest, Delco senior games, more in June
CHESTER » St. Daniel’s Ray of Hope CDC in partnership with the City of Chester hosts the seventh annual Chester Juneteenth Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 17 (rain or shine) at Memorial Park, 2300 W. Seventh St. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public, featuring live entertainment, food and craft vendors, face painting, swimming and more. Come out to learn about Juneteenth history. For information on festival activities and vending opportunities, call 610494-1999 or 610-742-0319.
Support for widow(er)s June 15
SPRINGFIELD » To Live Again, The Widow & Widower Support Group, meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at The Church of the Redeemer, Springfield and Hillcrest roads. After the meeting there is an ice cream social. For information, the newly bereaved may call Marie Stewart at 610-789-8741.
Marple seniors meet June 21
MARPLE » Marple Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. June 21 at the township administration building, 227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall. Township Commissioner John Longacre is this month’s speaker, talking about items of interest and concern in Marple Township. All are welcome. Refreshments and a chance to socialize follow the meeting.
Davidson hold veterans fair
EAST LANSDOWNE » State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-164 of Upper Darby, holds her fourth annual Veterans Fair from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the East Lansdowne Borough Hall, 155 Lexington Ave.
Veterans and their families are invited to attend the fair where they will have the opportunity to learn about the services and benefits they have earned. The event features information on housing, healthcare, employment, education and more. Notary services and Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van are on site.
The Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van is a service provided by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in order to make benefits more accessible to Pennsylvania veterans and their eligible family members. Benefits include service-connected disability compensation, improved pensions, death pensions, VA health care benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation and more.
For information and to RSVP, contact A. Brazington at 610-259-7016 or abrazington@pahouse.net
Delco Senior Games open Monday
Delaware County senior athletes have the chance to showcase their athletic skills in the Delaware County Senior Games, set for June 12-23 at venues throughout the county.
More than 650 athletes compete for medals in a variety of Olympic-style sports such as golf, bowling, table tennis, horseshoes, pickleball and track & field. This year’s theme is “Age in Motion” and residents 50 and older of every skill level are encouraged to participate.
“We are thrilled to once again offer our residents the opportunity to participate in the Senior Games,” said Delaware County Councilman Dave White, the county’s liaison to the Department of Parks and Recreation. “The games encourage residents to stay socially and physically active throughout the year and help our residents stay healthy and also build friendships.”
Physical activity, even moderate, can help seniors by improving their quality of life, increasing mental capacity, preventing disease, improving healing, increasing balance, and increasing life expectancy.
The 2017 Senior Games kick off with Bocce at 9:30 a.m. June 12, at Rose Tree Park. Registration for the games is $15 and is open to all Delaware County residents 50 and older. Registration is required for all events.
This year the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County is partnering with the Delaware County Senior Games by not only hosting the return of the Swimming events this year to be held at Ridley High School; but also offered athletes a free one-month membership at one of two local YMCA’s to help prepare for the games.
The Delaware County Senior Games are sponsored by Delaware County Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Destination Delco, and the County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA). Co-chairs for the 2017 Senior Games are Marc Manfre, Director of Parks and Recreation, Tore Fiore, Director of Destination Delco, and Denise V. Stewart, Director of COSA.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in every age category and all participating seniors and volunteers receive a free Senior Games T-Shirt.
Registration forms are available at the County Parks Department in Rose Tree Park, at local libraries and senior centers, through the County Web site at www.co.delaware. pa.us or at the Senior Games Web site at www. delcoseniorgames.org. People can also call the Senior Games hotline at 610891-4663.
2017 Delaware Senior Games
A schedule for the 2017 Senior Games is as follows:
• Monday, June 12: 9:30 a.m., Bocce, Rose Tree Park, Media • Tuesday, June 13: 9 a.m., Singles Bowling, Sproul Lanes, Springfield (3 games for $6) (free shoe County rental)
• Wednesday, June 14: 8:30 a.m., 9 Hole Golf ($5 greens fee, players provide clubs), Clayton Park Golf Course, Concordville; 9:30 a.m. Singles Billiards - Drexeline Billiards Club, Drexel Hill
• Thursday, June 15: 9:30 a.m. Doubles BilliardsDrexeline Billiards Club, Drexel Hill; 12:30 p.m. Swimming - Ridley High School, Ridley
• Friday, June 16: 9 a.m. Horseshoes-Veterans Park, Marple Township; 10:00 a.m. Table Tennis - Upper Darby Senior Center
• Monday, June 19: 8:30 a.m. Pickleball DoublesCommunity Rec Center, Haverford Reserve, Haverford; 9 a.m. Wii BowlingRedwood Community Center, Upland Park
• Tuesday, June 20: 8:30 a.m. Pickleball Mixed DoublesCommunity Rec Center, Haverford Reserve, Haverford; 9 a.m. Shuffleboard – Ridley Township Swim Club, Folsom (Singles Women at 9 a.m., Men at 12:30 p.m.)
• Wednesday, June 21: 7:45 a.m. 18 Hole Golf Paxon Hollow Golf Club ($30 greens fees, cart included); 1:30 p.m. Doubles Bowling – Men’s/Women’s/ Mixed (3 games for $6) (free shoe rental), Sproul Lanes, Springfield
• Thursday, June 22: 9:30 a.m. Mini Golf - PuttPutt Golf Course, Clifton Heights ($2); 1:30 p.m. Team Bowling - 4 Men/4 Women (3 games for $6) (free shoe rental), Sproul Lanes, Springfield
• Friday, June 23: 8:30 a.m. Track and Field - Sun Valley High School, Aston