Get Medigap, Medicare info at Upper Darby/Sellers Sept. 12
UPPER DARBY » Upper Darby/Sellers Free Public Library, 76 S. State Road, hosts a free presentation by APPRISE about Medigap at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. A Medigap policy (Medicare Supplement Insurance), sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.
During this free presentation, guests learn the fundamental information about Medigap plans including terminology, selection and costs, and how the APPRISE Program can assist Medicare beneficiaries with supplement plans.
The APPRISE program is a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) funded in whole or part by a grant through the Administration for Community Living. APPRISE Counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who provide free, objective, and easy-tounderstand information.
The program is held in the library’s second floor meeting room. There is no elevator. Those who are unable to use the steps, call APPRISE at 484494-3769 to find accessible locations for this presentation. Registration is required in advance. For information and registration, call the library at 610-789-4440 or visit www.udlibraries.org/ adults
Donations needed for Media-UP sale
MEDIA » The Media-Upper Providence Free Library Book Sale is now accepting donated books, record albums, DVD’s, CD’s, puzzles and games for the Fall Sale, held Oct. 21-23 at the library, 1 E. Front St.
Our drop-off location is at the library in the specially marked bins to the left of the main entrance on Jackson Street. Please that the library doesn’t accept encyclopedias, National Geographics or VHS tapes.
The semi-annual sales are a significant source of funding for the library’s operating budget. For information, search for “Media UP Book Sale” on Facebook, follow the sale on Twitter/Instagram @ mediaupbooksale, email librarysalemupl@gmail. com or call the library at 610-566-1918.
Family fun at Aston Wednesday
ASTON » Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road, holds a free chair yoga class on Tuesdays through Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support.
It is appropriate for adults of ages and fitness levels. This session’s instructor is Lisa Dombroski, RYT. Seating is limited; register at http:// tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
The Friends of the Aston Public Library holds its Fall Bingo from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, Doors open at 5:30. Admission is $20. All prizes are cash. Food, refreshments and Bingo supplies are available for sale, along with special raffles. All proceeds benefit the library.
For information about the Aston Public Library, visit www.astonlibrary. org
Get business info at Middletown
MIDDLETOWN » Middletown Township Business and Professional Association meets on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8-10 a.m. at the Middletown Free Library, 21 N. Pennell Road, Lima. This month’s meeting focuses on physical and digital resources for small businesses at the library. Library Director Mary Glendening presents the program.
A continental breakfast is served. Members, guests and anyone interested in attending are asked to reserve tickets at: www.mtbpalibrarytickets.eventbrite. com
The Middletown Township Business and Professional Association was founded in 1968 to bring together members of the business community. The association provides members with a forum to deal with issues affecting Middletown Township and enhances the relationship between members and the residents of the township.
For information on the association, visit www. mtbpa.org. For information on the Middletown Free Library, visit www. middletownfreelibrary. org
Sale, benefit concert at Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library’s annual Book Sale is set for Sept. 2223 at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building, 8500 Furey Road. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
The library is reducing its inventory by selling used books for paperbacks for 50 cents and hard covers for $1 unless specially marked. Book genres cover children and teen books, romance and mystery novels, best sellers and a wide range of non-fiction.
The winner of the Friends of the Upper Chichester Library Gift Tree Raffle is selected during Saturday’s book sale. Tickets are available for purchase at the library and select locations throughout the community.
Boothwyn and surrounding communities “Come Together” for a live benefit performance by Beatlemania Now Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix at Reliance Firehouse, 1661 Mill Road. All proceeds benefit the Upper Chichester Library. Doors open at 6.
Tickets are $35 and include the show, snacks and soft drinks, door prizes and more surprises. Alcoholic refreshments are available for purchase. Tables of nine can be bought to accommodate small groups. Tickets are now available at the library at 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, online at www. upperchichesterlibrary.org, by Paypal. For information, call the library at 610-4850200. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Beatlemania is a Broomall, Pa.-based group which has garnered rave reviews for their performances across the United States, including Trump Plaza and the Borgata in Atlantic City and the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh.