Springfield SD launches inaugural charity bocce tournament Friday

SPRINGFIELD » Springfield School District holds its inaugural Bocce Tournament at the Blue Gym in the Springfield High School. The event, hosted by the SHS Student Council, is set for 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 16.

Cost is $5 per person for teams consisting of six to eight members. Proceeds are split between the SAILL program (the Springfield Apartment and Independent Living Lab) and the winning team’s charity of choice.

All members of the Springfield School District are encouraged to participate. Teams currently set to participate include the SHS Bocce team, SHS Social Studies. School Board members, the Springfield Theatre Workshop, the Springfield Cares Coalition, Sabold Elementary staff members, GSA and Team AWSU (Building Principals). Guests are invited to come out to cheer on participants.

For information, contact Caitlin Hinsey at caitlin.hinsey@ssdcougars.org or 610-938-6013.

Register for women’s lunch by Friday

NEWTOWN » Newcomers and Neighbors of Delaware County meets at Charlotte’s Restaurant, 3207 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, on March 21. Hospitality starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by a brief meeting and entertainment from a reenactor portraying Ben Franklin.

All women of Delaware County are invited to join the non-profit organization. The main philanthropic cause is the Bernadine Center. The group also supports the Veterans Hospital with lap robes made by its knitting group.

Cost for the luncheon is $25. For reservations, call Janet Strugala at 610-4591334 by noon Friday, March 16. Cash and checks are accepted; checks are payable to “Newcomers & Neighbors.” For membership information, call Barbara Meyers at 610-565-8433.