Chester historical group holds yard sale May 19, seeks vendors
CHESTER » Chester Historical Preservation Committee holds a yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19 at 420 E. Ninth St., site of the former Third Presbyterian Church. The committee is looking for vendors. Spaces are $25 each. The fundraiser is for restoring the church building that was saved from demolition. For information and space rentals, call 610-872-4497.
Visit senior art show May 19
CHESTER » Senior Community Services’ Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., holds its seventh annual Art Show from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The event displays various art works of older adult artists in the community. Mediums include original oil and water color, pencil drawing, Card Stamping, jewelry, and ceramic arts. The event is free and open to the public and includes a wine, dessert and cheese reception, and raffles for original artwork. For information, call 610497-3550.
Pray for pipeline safety May 19
MEDIA » Borough houses of worship hold an Interfaith Prayer Walk for Pipeline Safety at 2 p.m. May 19. The non-violent, faithbased walk goes from Providence Friends Meeting House, 105 N. Providence Road, Media, to the First United Methodist Church, 350 W. State St., Media. The walk is less than a mile long. At the beginning, end, and a few spots on the route, a prayer is be read by members of different faiths. The goal of the prayer walk is to heighten the awareness of everyone along the way of the risks associated with the natural gas liquids in the Mariner East pipelines in Chester and Delaware counties and to pray for the safety of all the communities along its path.
Those interested should visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Interfaith Pipeline Safty Prayer Walk” by May 17.
Sexual harassment workshop at Neumann
ASTON » Neumann University’s Center for Leadership hosts a workshop on sexual harassment in the workplace from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 22. Employment law attorneys and human resource professionals provide information on issues related to sexual harassment including the current landscape, employee rights, and best practices for employers related to training, establishing office policies, putting in place reporting structures, and reviewing complaints. A mock sexual harassment deposition and question-and-answer panel are held following the panelists’ individual presentations.
“With the increased media focus on sexual harassment, many employees and employers want to make sure they are taking the proper steps to protect individual rights while maintaining regular business operations,” said Danielle McNichol, General Counsel of Neumann University and Director of the Center for Leadership. “This program will provide both employees and employers with valuable information on sexual harassment in the workplace, including rights, responsibilities, and best practices.”
The program, entitled “Sexual Harassment and You: What Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know,” is free and open to the public. It is held in the John J. Mullen Communication Center within the Bruder Life Center on Neumann University’s campus. Human relations professionals can earn continuing HR education credits through the HR Certification Institute. Attendees can register online at http://neumannpublicsafety.com/course/sexualharassment-policies-and-prevention
The panel consists of professionals in employment law and human relations who offer their expert insights on the current landscape, legal issues and rights, and effective employer polices related to sexual harassment in the workplace. Scheduled panelists for this event include Lori Armstrong Halber and Rick Grimaldi, attorneys at the law firm of Fisher Phillips; David Hackett, an attorney at the law firm of Cozen O’Connor; and Alison Diflorio, Managing Partner, Human Capital Management, Exude, Inc.
Attorneys who attend can obtain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit through the Delaware County Bar Association and human relations professionals can earn continuing HR education credits through the HR Certification Institute.
Diet info session at Schoolhouse
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Senior Community Services’ Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, holds an information session at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, on the Dash Diet. The center holds a 10-week Dash Diet course beginning May 22. Helen Holroyd is the instructor. Cost for the course is $40.
Come to learn about the program that teaches how to satisfy hunger and feel full longer, regulate blood sugar, find out what whole grains to avoid and portion control. Guests encourage each other while they learn.
For information, call call 610237-8100.
Country Gardeners host tea
MIDDLETOWN » The Country Gardeners of Lima presents a tea event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media. Visit the event for tea, scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, and raffles. There is also a “Hat Contest” for other surprise gifts.
Cost of $35 includes free admission after the tea to tour Tyler Arboretum grounds for a self-guided tour (a $13 value) to “drink in” all the spring beauty. The event benefits Tyler Arboretum, Colonial Plantation, Girl Scouts and the Natural Lands Trust Crow’s Nest Summer Camp.
For tickets and information, call the Country Gardeners at 610-529-8144.
Get caregiver info in May
SWARTHMORE » The Family Caregivers program hosts free classes at Community Interactions, 740 S. Chester Road. The following classes are held from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays:
• May 17, “Time Management and Caregiving,” by Kathleen Soltani, Academic Coach at Delaware Community College. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity
• May 31, “Scam Awareness in Caregiving,” by Representatives from the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity
• June 14, “Estate Planning and Caregiving,” by Dana Breslin, Esq. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity. Thursdays
Caregivers may bring the person they care for participate in a cognitive stimulation activity. The caregiver must be present for the care receiver to attend, and care receiver must be able to participate with minimal assistance. Classes are sponsored by Delaware County LINK to Aging and Disability Resources and are free to attend. For information and registration, call Debbie Templeton at 484-540-0372.