Tickets on sale for KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
NEWTOWN >> The PGA of America recently announced that tickets for the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship are now available for purchase at www.KPMGWomensPGA.com. A variety of ticket options are available for the Championship, which will be hosted for the first time ever at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, from June 23-28, 2020.
As part of its commitment to growing the game, the Championship is offering complimentary junior tickets. Juniors 17 years of age and younger will be admitted into the Championship Grounds for free with an accompanying ticketed adult. Each ticketed adult will be permitted four junior daily tickets at no additional charge. Junior tickets can be obtained onsite at the Admission Sales and Will Call Office, located at the Main Spectator Entrance of Aronimink Golf Club, on the day of admission. Junior tickets cannot be picked up prior to the Championship and do not include entry into private hospitality areas oncourse.
The Championship will also offer complimentary Daily Grounds tickets to Active Duty, Retirees, Active Reserve, National Guard, Veterans and their accompanying guest. Upon arrival, Military personnel must go to the Admissions and Will Call Office at the Main Spectator Entrance to present their Military ID in exchange for Daily Grounds tickets.
One of five major championships on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the LPGA. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – a collaboration between the PGA of America, KPMG and the LPGA Tour – focuses on the development, advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course and includes a women’s leadership summit (KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit) and an ongoing charitable initiative (KPMG Future Leaders Program). It offers a purse among the highest in women’s golf.
Danielle Kang, the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Champion and current #13 ranked player in the world, will take on Philadelphia on Monday, July 15. Fans are invited to the Comcast Center Plaza from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to see the official Championship trophy, test their game on a mini-golf course and win exclusive Championship prizes. King will be in attendance from 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. for a “beat the pro” contest, autographs and pictures with fans. The event at the Comcast Center is weather permitting.
For more information about the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, visit KPMGWomensPGA.com; about KPMG, visit KPMG.com/WomensLeadership; about LPGA, visit lpga.com and about PGA of America, visit PGA. org. All of these organizations can also be found on Facebook.
RSVP back-to-school workshops help adults explore volunteer opportunities
RSVP invites current and new volunteers to attend an interactive workshop to learn more about schoolbased programs which need volunteers 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Media Municipal Center in Media. The programs include America Reads, Family Literacy and Protégé Mentoring.
America Reads Program is for helping those in grades K-4 master reading skills. The Family Literacy Program is for instilling the love of reading in preschoolers. The Protégé Mentoring program is for helping kids succeed in school and daily life.
The workshops are an opportunity to meet with peers and discover what volunteer opportunity is a good fit for each person. Small group sessions will be led by experienced volunteers. A question and answer period will provide participants to share experiences and suggestions. Lunch will be provided by RSVP.
To register to attend, call MaryAnn at 610-834-1040 ext. 139 or e-mail EventResponse@rsvpmc.org.
RSVP promotes volunteerism to adults and provides opportunities for them to pursue their interests and use their abilities to help meet critical human needs in and around Montgomery Delaware and Chester counties through volunteer impact programs and through strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of area nonprofit organizations. For more information visit www.rsvpmc.org.
It’s Christmas in July at Lima Estates
Lima Estates will have a Christmas in July sale 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. Lots of gift merchandise, as well as Christmas decor will be for sale. Lima Estates is located on Route 352 in Lima across the street from Fair Acres.
Media Rec offers summer tennis lessons
Media Recreation Board is offering their Children’s Tennis Camp at Barrall Field the weeks of Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. The program will be taught by Dan Sears. It is being held from 9-10 a.m. for 7-10 years old children and from 10-11 a.m. for ages 11-15. The cost is $10 a week for borough residents and $20 a week for out-ofborough residents. Tennis balls are provided but players should bring their own rackets. To register, email the recreation office at recreation@mediaborough.com or call 610-566-5210 x255.
PAWS for People holds training sessions for pet therapy teams
PAWS for People will conduct training sessions for potential pet therapy teams 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 3 and 17 at St. James Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown The first session is for orientation and the second session will be for training. Both sessions are required. The sessions are open to anyone with a gentle, peoplefriendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs. PAWS for People provides therapeutic visits to individuals who will benefit from interaction with a well-trained loving pet. Therapy teams consist of one volunteer and one pet who have both completed rigorous training and testing. Visitation sites range from nursing homes and hospitals to schools and libraries, with a wide variety of programs including eldercare, psychiatric support, developmental disabilities, literacy skills development and many more.
Pre-registration is required at www.pawsforpeople.org or by calling 302351-5622.