County’s Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers
EDDYSTONE >> The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for volunteers to serve their community by mentoring and tutoring children in Head Start centers, childcare centers and elementary schools.
Individuals must be age 55 and older, have a desire to help children achieve their full potential and be available at least 15 hours per week. Benefits include a taxfree stipend of up to $400 a month, transportation assistance, paid vacation, sick, holidays and personal days.
For more information, call 610-490-1498. The Delaware County Foster Grandparent Program is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and locally by County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA).
All classes of Garnet Valley High School invited to ‘Garnet and White Charity Event’
The Garnet Valley Alumni Association (GVAA) will host its second annual “Garnet and White Charity Event,” 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Concordville Town Center in Glen Mills. The GVAA, a 501c3 organization, is holding the Garnet Valley High School all-class reunion “tent event” to generate community support and funds to support the Garnet Valley Educational Fund for Garnet Valley youth. This year’s premier sponsors are Acme Market of Concordville, Team Toyota of Glen Mills and other local businesses. Alumni are encouraged to make a small pledge along with buying event tickets which cost $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit garnetvalleyalumni.com/.
Pa. Rep Brian Kirkland to hold health event at Chester Senior Center
State Rep. Brian Kirkland will host a senior health event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16, at the Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., Chester. The Get Right with Health event will include free demonstrations of fun and healthy activities, including yoga, Zumba and cooking. Health-related educational services will be provided, and Kirkland’s office will offer help with state government-related programs and services. Anyone with questions should contact Kirkland’s office at 610-876-642
Family Bingo Night at Our Lady of Charity
Our Lady of Charity Church, Brookhaven, will have its annual Family Bingo Night 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 in the church hall, Upland Rd., Brookhaven. Doors will open at at 5 p.m. Bingo cards will cost $5 to play all night. ”Specials” will cost $4. Food will be available for sale, as well as tickets for a 50/50. For more information, call 610-8765294.
Free movie and buffet dinner night at Norwood UM Church
Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood will host a free dinner and movie night Sunday, Oct. 14. The buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 pm, and movie begins at 6:30 p.m.. The movie to be shown is “Steve McQueen: An American Icon,” written by Greg Laurie and Parker Adams. McQueen was a believer in Jesus Christ. On the surface McQueen had everything he could want- fame, cars, homes and money. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of McQueen’s car in the classic film Bullitt, Pastor Greg Laurie hits the road in his mint Mustang, traveling the country in search of the true, untold story of McQueen’s redemption-filled final chapters. For more information, visit http://www.norwoodumc.org/. Everyone is welcome.
Professional actress to portray Eleanor Roosevelt at Marple Library
The Friends of the Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall will present professional actress Linda Kenyon in a unique program titled “A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt” by Stephen LaRocque
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Ellie Seagraves, Eleanor Roosevelt’s granddaughter, said Kenyon has “became an inspiration to people of good will all around the world and her life and work has made our country and our world a better place to live and this play illuminates some steps along her journey. Linda has the ER voice, gestures, warmth and engaging personal touches. What Linda does with this role is the best I’ve seen or heard any place.”
The Friends invite local residents to experience the emotional depth and turbulent life and times, of Mrs. Roosevelt. The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested but not required at 610-3561510. A reception of desserts will immediately follow the concert so all can meet and speak with Mrs. FDR.
Program on sleeping offered in Brookhaven
Senior Community Services will present a free presentation on sleep disorders 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Presented by Peter Allen, clinical coordinator at the Riddle Sleep Disorder Center, the workshop will present an overview of sleep disorders that develop as some people get older.
Allen will discuss short and long-term insomnia, restless leg syndrome, breathing disorders, sleep apnea/snoring, and what actions can be taken to help. To register for the program, call Eileen Haupt at 484496-2137. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Tinicum Book Sale slated for October
Tinicum Memorial Public Library will hold its annual book and bake sale, beginning 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The sale continues during regular library hours, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15, 17 and 18. On Friday, Oct. 19, the books will all sell for half price. On Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the books will sell for $1 a bag. The sale features adult and children’s books, DVDs and music CDs. Only cash and checks will be accepted—no credit cards. The bake sale is on Oct. 13 only. For more information, e-mail illti@delcolibraries.org or call 5219344.
Killion CPR Bill passes Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation bill authored by Senator Tom Killion (R-9). Killion’s Senate Bill 521 will strengthen academic standards in schools for CPR training in grades nine through twelve while adding hands-only CPR instruction to Pennsylvania’s education curriculum. If enacted, this instructional enhancement in high schools will substantially expand CPR training in the state.
The goal of Killion’s legislation is to prepare students with fundamental life skills. Killion noted that over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year. There is a less than ten percent survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest. Throughout the current legislative session, Killion has heard from over 40 constituents and advocates supporting this legislation, many of whom shared stories about cardiac arrest experiences and the importance of CPR training. If Killion’s bill becomes law, Pennsylvania would become the 39th state to enact similar CPR legislation.
Walk with Ease program offered to those over 60
COSA will present the Arthritis Foundation’s evidence-based Walk with Ease Program for adults over age
60 at Senior Community Services’ Friendship Circle Senior Center, 1515 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, 8:3010 a.m., Oct. 9- Nov. 16, three days each week. The free program is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis, increase balance, strength and walking pace, build confidence in a person’s ability to be physically active, and improve their overall health. Participants receive the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease Guide Book; a guide to walking for better health, improved fitness and less pain. Information is shared at each session and then the group walks, each participant at his or her own pace. For more information, visit Friendship Circle Senior Center to register at the front desk or call 610237-6222.