Rep. Davidson announces 2019 Summer Senior Celebrations
UPPER DARBY >> State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-164 of Upper Darby, announced her 2019 Summer Senior Celebrations, scheduled throughout the 164th District in July. The events will feature resources for seniors, assistance with state services like the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, help with SEPTA Senior Key ID card applications, refreshments and more.
The Senior Celebrations will be held: Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Simpson Gardens, 84 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Watkins Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby; Thursday, July
18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alician Senior Apartments, 140 Hampden Road, Upper Darby; and Tuesday, July
30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grace Court,
550 S. Lansdowne Ave., Yeadon. The date of the Senior Celebration at ManorCare Health Services in Yeadon is yet to be determined. This event will be open only to ManorCare residents.
Anyone with questions should contact Davidson’s office at 610259-7016 or jcarey@pahouse.net/.
Noel Coward’s ‘Private Lives’ opens at Hedgerow Theatre on Wednesday
Hedgerow Theatre’s production of Noël Coward’s Private Lives, directed by Ellen Kaplan and starring Hedgerow’s Core Company, will open Wednesday, July 10 and run through Sunday, Aug. 4. According to director Kaplan, Coward’s nearly 90-year perfect comedy raises some serious questions about whether marriage offers excitement, security, or some measure of both.
In the case of Elyot and Amanda, the divorced couple who just happen to run into each other during their honeymoons with new spouses, that chemistry involves a lot of sparks and explosions, some of which find their way onto the Hedgerow stage.
It’s this contrast and tension between the very genteel world of Coward’s sophisticated comedy of manners and Kaplan’s take-no-prisoners approach that provides Private Lives with some of the biggest laughs of the season. And the comedy isn’t just in Coward’s elegant writing. The two intertwined couples are played by the four members of Hedgerow’s Core Company, who have worked together for several seasons and have developed a special rapport that translates into excellent comic timing. Besides Reed, the members of the Core Company are Jennifer Summerfield, Jessica DalCanton, and Adam Altman.
Private Lives features set designs by Sebastian Kearney and Shaun Yates, costumes by Susan Smythe, lighting by Justin Baker, sound by Aaron Oster, and props by Robert Smythe. Hedgerow Theatre is at 64 Rose Valley Rd., Rose Valley, Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $20 to $37, with some discounts available. To purchase tickets, call the theatre at 610-565-4211 or visit hedgerowtheatre.org.
Hedgerow Theatre is the oldest repertory theater in the United States. Founded in 1923, it’s been a magnet for some of the most influential forces in theater and performance, including Edward Albee, Eugene O’Neill, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Henrik Ibsen, and more recently, Keanu Reeves.
Springfield announces winners of Independence Day parade and field events
Springfield Township announced the winners of its Independence Day parade and field events. Parade winners are:
Wagons and Strollers, up to age three: First Place, Kenny Rucci; Second, Gus Bratz; Third, Emerson Gamber
Bikes, Trikes and Scooters, ages 11 and up: First, Hannah Barber
Bikes, Trikes and Scooters, ages 7-10: First, Kara Nielson; Second, Erin Corey; Third, Kaitlin Preston
Bikes, Trikes and Scooters, ages 1-6: First, Brixton Gingratt; Second, Kora Reese; Third, Ellen Lawrence
Unmotorized Floats, all ages: First, Andrew and Scarlet Huck; Second, Luke DeCristing; Third, Nick Christopher
Field Events:
Open Division Three-Legged Race: First, Ella Parkinson and Emily Dath; Second, Audrey Miller and Faith Dempsey; Third, Ryan Wilkins & Evan Wilkins
Father-Son Three-Legged Race: First, Evan and Todd Wilkins; Second, Derek and Chad Kennedy; Third, Luke and Brian Pellak
Mother- Daughter Three Legged Race: First, Sarah and Bella Damato; Second, Jessi and Macy Gougler; Third, Joanne and Christine Magolon
100 Yard Dash, Girls age 11-12: First, Scarlet DiGrazio; Second, Macy Gougler; Third, Katie Keffer
100 Yard Dash, Boys age 11-12: First, Vinny Valerio; Second, Luke Valerio; Third, Liam Lavery
100 Yard Dash, Girls age 9-10: First, Jenna Hurlock, Secon, Hope Longo; Third, Giulia Keller
100 Yard Dash, Boys age 9-10: First Place, Colin Gilligan; Second, Daniel Meakim; Third, Finnegan Delaney
50 Yard Dash, Girls age 7-8: First Place, Gabby Buonocore; Second, Lauren Melti; Third, Alice Murphy
50 Yard Dash, Boys age 7-8: First Place, Connor Meliti; Second, Nate DiBlasi; Third, Nate Lennon
50 Yard Dash, Girls age 5-6: First Place, Laila Moseley; Second, Ellie Beccaria; Third, Ava Whitney
50 Yard Dash, Boys age 5-6: First Place, Ryan Lavery: Second, Luca Dallas; Third, Matthew Martin
Woodlyn Baptist Church offers annual Vacation Bible School
Woodlyn Baptist Church will hold their annual vacation bible school 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 to Thursday, July 18, for students four-years-old through grade six. 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Each evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for all the students from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Passport to India.” Woodlyn Baptist Church is at 1125 MacDade Blvd., Woodlyn. To register, e-mail Woodlyn@ rcn.com or call 610-833-5577.
Ridley Township teen participates in Envisions leadership conference
For the third consecutive year, Dominic Florio of Holmes took part in Envisions “Junior National Young Leaders Conference” June 22-27, in Washington D.C. The young teen will attend Ridley High School as a freshman this fall. He was the only student from Pennsylvania to participate in the unique academic and career oriented development experience. He was able to explore the many sites, museums, memorials, capitol, landmarks, and learn characteristics of famous leaders. Participating students from across the nation learned how to be a voice of change in their own communities by working in groups on topics. This program is one of the Envisions family of programs that enable youths to explore their interests and experience beyond the classroom.
“I was nominated by my 5th grade teacher, Mr. Beamon and attended two years on Villanova’s campus. My activities include robotics, playing trumpet in band, having a first degree black belt , as well as loving basketball and baseball. My honors include honor roll every year of middle school, perfect attendance every year of Middle school and Growth awards. Attending these programs makes me want to learn more and pursue my dream of being a cartographer or work in robotics and coding and combine geography.”
Envisions programs have served more than 800,000 students in 145 countries with programs designed to help students develop leadership skills. For more information, visit www.envisionexperience.com/.