Friendship Circle announces new programs for seniors
YEADON » Senior Community Services’ Friendship Circle, located on the campus of Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital in St. Bernard’s Hall, announces two new exercise classes with instructor Chilio Ponton.
The Friday classes begin Aug. 18, with strength and stretch at 9:30 a.m. and cardio at 10:30 a.m. Cost per class is $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Cost for both classes is $3 for members, $4 for nonmembers. Members get free first class is they bring a friend.
The center holds an “Introduction to Smart Phones, Tablets and other Technologies for Older Adults” class 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Thursday, Aug. 24. Join Jennell Williams, owner of “Senior Lift,” an organization dedicated to empowering older adults to embrace technology, to understand smart phones, tablets, and other technology.
Guests are encouraged to bring their devices. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.
For inforamtion, contact Donna Schumacher at 484-534-2033 or dschumacher@scs-delco.org, or visit www.scs-delco.org
Corn boil at Crum Lynne Legion
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » American Legion Post 777, 137 Walter St., Crum Lynne, hosts its annual Corn Boil from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 12.
All members, associates and friends are welcome to come out for a day of fun and food.
Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children 10-18, and free for children under 10. There is a 50/50, and all food cooked by Chef Louie. Stop by and support the post in its fundraising.
Chester community fair back Aug. 13
CHESTER » Keystone First and Better Living Center present the 12th annual Chester Community Fair and Book Bag Giveaway at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at BLC, 501 Yarnall St., Chester.
The fair and giveaway promote wellness with onsite health screenings and mental health support while also helping children in need prepare for the coming school year with new supplies, courtesy of event sponsors. Up to 1,000 book bags filled with school supplies will be donated. The community fair features health screenings provided by Keystone First with entertainment and information courtesy of local vendors. “This is an excellent opportunity to reach our younger members, and help ensure they have all they need – academically and health-wise – to start the new school year off on the right foot,” said Joanne McFall, market president for Keystone First.
Fun Fair benefits homeless Aug. 12
BROOKHAVEN » Family Promise holds its second annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair to benefit Delco homeless families from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road. Rain date is Saturday, Aug. 19.
There are be food trucks, inflatables for children, a flea market, and 101.1 FM broadcasting live. For information and vendor opportunities, contact Family Promise Director Lorie Ackerman at 610-803-8580 or lackermandelcoihn@gmail.com
Visit Philadlephia for the Bug Fest
PHILADELPHIA » The 10th annual Bug Fest, a festival that celebrates insects of all kinds with hundreds of live critters, roach races, bug walks, and even insect-tasting, is held Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Hundreds of millipedes, centipedes, scorpions, stick insects, caterpillars, tarantulas, live beetles — including one of the world’s longest — and more wiggle around the museum during the academy’s most popular festival.
Visitors are be able to hold a cockroach, count the legs on a centipede, witness insects walking on water, examine insect decomposers up close, and talk with Academy entomologists about their favorite bugs. Chocolate chirp cookies, made with nutritious crunchy crickets, will be among the buggy cuisine available to sample.
Bug Fest is a great opportunity to learn the science behind the news headlines and talk with academy experts about mosquitoes and invasive (and sometimes destructive) species including lanternflies and ash borer beetles. Some of these insects that can wreak havoc in the backyard will be on display as part of the museum’s research collection of more than 4 million insects. Despite the more than one million insects that scientists have already identified, experts estimate there are millions more to be discovered. Activities include:
• “Predator or Pollinated?” Celebrate the unique connections between bugs and plants. See plants that eat bugs and learn how to make your backyard a paradise for local pollinators.
• “Roach Race 500.” Guests cheer on their favorite roach as it tries to conquer three different tracks in the famous Roach Race 500.
• “Bug Picasso.” Watch as creative cockroaches and maggots crawl and scurry across paper to create oneof-a-kind works of art. Take home a unique piece of art.
• “Live Invertebrate Stage Show.” See bugs magnified on the big screen.
• “Bedbug-sniffing Dog Demonstrations.” Meet the canines and their companions that help sniff out bugs that bug us at home.
• “Bug Walks.” Join Academy entomologists on an expedition outside the museum to see what species of invertebrates live there.
• “Crafty Critters.” Create a bug-themed craft to take home.
Bug Fest is held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 12-13. For information, call 215-299-1000. Discount tickets and a full list of events are available at www.ansp.org
Episcopal Place hosts cafe
UPLAND » Episcopal Place at Park Row, 421 W. 24th St., provide safe and affordable housing for low-income elderly in the community. The residency invites area seniors to its Cafe at Park Row from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are required. Volunteers are needed for the cafe program, including servers and prep assistants. Hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For reservations or volunteer opportunities, call 610-872-0100.
Time change for Recovery International
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Recovery International now meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Meetings are for men and women of all ages to ease the suffering from mental health issues by gaining skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.
For information on Recovery International, visit www.recoveryinternational.org. For information about local meetings, call 484-645-4700.