Fair Acres announces June Fair, seeks gift shop donations and volunteers
MIDDLETOWN » Fair Acres, Delaware County’s skilled care facility, invites friends and family to its main fundraiser of the year, the annual June Fair, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 (rain date is June 14), on the campus in Middletown. Along with food, fun and raffles, the Fair Acres Office of Volunteer Services hold an Attic Treasures sale to raise funds to support resident activities.
Fair Acres residents, families, friends and members of the community are invited to attend the fair, which not only raises funds to benefit the residents, but also gives community members a chance to visit with the people who call Fair Acres home.
The June Fair features water ice, strawberry shortcake, grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, a bake table and a wide array of unique items that will be raffled off at the end of the day. The Phillie Phanatic makes an appearance from noon-1 p.m. to visit residents and all those in attendance.
Fair Acres provides individualized skilled nursing care for more than 700 residents, ranging in age from young adults to the elderly. Volunteer efforts play a large role in the Therapeutic Activities Department of Fair Acres, which offers Bingo, dances, movie nights and a cooking club for residents.
Volunteers are essential to the operation of Fair Acres’ annual June Fair. All proceeds go to the Fair Acres Resident Aid and Entertainment Fund.
Fair Acres is seeking donated items to be sold at its Attic Treasures sale. Any items, such as books, jewelry, knick-knacks, kitchen items, toys, sporting equipment, etc. are accepted. All donations should be new or gently used. Clothing and appliance donations will not be accepted.
Contributions are requested no later than May 31 and can be dropped off at the volunteer office in the Fair Acres high rise building (building No. 8). Books should be transported in sturdy boxes and not in bags. Those who have many boxes should contact Cheryl Everngham for arrangement at 610-891-5770 or email evernghamc@fairacres.org
The Fair Acres Gift Shop is currently seeking volunteers and item donations items for its Gift Shop. The gift shop is in search of volunteers who can spare a few hours during the day to work as a cashier, to set out merchandise or help residents, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekly or bi-weekly. Scheduling is
very flexible for the volunteers. They are also in need of donated items to be put in the gift shop for the residents to purchase, or to be used as prizes during weekly bingo games.
Fair Acres also seeks donations of new or gently used items such as books, jewelry, kitchen items, toys, sporting equipment, working small appliances, knitted or crocheted items, and other fun tokens that could be purchased in the Gift Shop, which is located on the ground floor of the high rise building.
Contributions can be dropped off at the Fair Acres Volunteer Office, also located in the high rise building. Proceeds benefit the residents’ Special Aid and Entertainment Fund, which supports events, program and entertainment at the facility.
For information, contact Director of Volunteer Services Cheryl Everngham at 610-891- 5770 or evernghamc@fairacres.org
Get Camp Journey info May 16
CHESTER » Camp Journey announces its 2018 summer camp season runs June 18Aug. 17 at the Better Living Center. Camp hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The camp is opened to ages 6-14.
Cost for members is $135 per week per child ($15 non-refundable deposit required at registration); nonmembers is $150 per week per child (also $15 deposit). Financial Assistance is available to members. The camp holds an information session at Rocky Run YMCA in Middletown from 5-7 p.m. May 16. Stop by to meet staff, learn about the camp, and get registered.
For information call AJ Beaulieu at 610-627-9622, ext. 1223.
LWV holds ‘hot topic’ discussion
The League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County hosts a panel of four municipal police chiefs at a Hot Topics luncheon at noon Friday, May 11, at the Springhaven Country Club, 600 S. Providence Road, Wallingford.
Chester City Chief Jim Nolan, Upper Darby Chief Michael Chitwood, Nether Providence Chief David Splain and Swarthmore Chief Brian Craig are on hand to talk about the special challenges of policing both in small quiet boroughs and big diverse townships.
There is time for questions for the chiefs after their presentations. The buffet luncheon is $20. For reservations, email hthorne@verizon.net or call Hank Thorne at 610566-5474. Guests an mail a check to LWVCDC at PO Box 131, Wallingford, PA 19086 or pay at the door.
Run/walk for life May 19
EDGMONT » Amnion Pregnancy Center holds its 35th annual Amnion 5K Run/ Walk for Life on Saturday, May 19, at Ridley Creek State Park. This year’s theme is “Expect Good Things.” The Amnion 5K Run/Walk for Life is one of Amnion’s largest fundraising events of the year. Groups are encouraged to form a team and run or walk together. Runners and walkers may also participate as individuals and enjoy the trails of one of the area’s most historic parks.
Participants seek sponsors who provide donations to support Amnion on their behalf. Amnion provides easy fundraising tools to help participants raise funds. Prizes are issued to the highest adult and youth fundraiser, and the team who has the most fundraising success.
Amnion Pregnancy Center is a non-profit organization providing free and confidential services including counseling, referrals, material and practical assistance to individuals faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Amnion’s offers ultrasound services which verifies pregnancy, proper placement in the womb and gestational age. Ultrasound also allows the mother the opportunity to bond with her preborn baby. Other medical services include pregnancy testing and STD testing and treatment. Amnion also offers healthy relationship education presentations in schools and youth groups and postabortion counseling and support.
For information, contact Amnion Pregnancy Center, 2251 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026; 610-6229832 or infoatamnion@ amnion.org. For registration, visit www.friendsofamnion.org
Get hearing health information May 24
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, welcomes audiologist Dr. Catherine Marino at 1 p.m. May 24 on hearing loss and aging well. Marino discusses how hearing works and the importance of correct auditory input to maintain cognate vitality, and the relationship between hearing and memory.
The program is free and registration is not required. For information and registration, call 610 237-8100.
New senior exercise classes available
DARBY BOROUGH » Senior Community Services’ Friendship Circle Senior Center, located on the campus of Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital of St. Bernard Hall, is growing its exercise classes for individuals ages 60-plus. The center offers a class, Total Body Fitness, where participants use light weights and bands to work the muscles needed to accomplish everyday living tasks. The class is held weekly at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $2 for each session and there are incentives for free classes. For information on this class and other exercise classes, email dshumacher@scs-delco.org
Senior exercise in Chester
CHESTER » Senior Community Services’ Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., holds the following fitness classes at no charge and all are welcome to attend:
• Zumba on Mondays from 11 a.m.-noon
• Sit and Get Fit, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m.
• Cardio Fitness, from 5-6 p.m.
• Chair Yoga, Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon
All classes offer individual attention to meet participants’ needs. For information, call the center at 610-497-3550.
Chester Senior Center is one of the four Nationally Accredited senior centers in southeastern Delaware County operated by Senior Community Services. SCS, based in Folsom, is a non-profit agency that also provides in-home support services for homebound elderly. SCS works in partnership with the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) and is a United Way Agency.
Drink wine, benefit Rotary
Tuesdays CONCORD » The Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary hosts its eighth annual Twisted Vintner from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Concordville Town Centre, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills.