Community Calendar
in today’s workplace. Smartphone Classes will be held Dec.
16. Register today, seating is limited. Email us at info@theseniorlift.com or call 610-6396737. Classes are held at the Technology Resource Center, Word of Faith Christian Center,
4150Market St. Aston.
Providence Animal Center:
is hosting an adoption challenge for the 50days left in their adoption calendar: The PAC 50-50 Challenge. In an effort to reach PAC’s goal of 4,100adoptions this year, the lifesaving center is challenging members of the public to adopt – or try out adoption through a “sleepover,” a 48-hour-commitment free stint. Adoptions will be satisfactionguaranteed throughout the end of the year; meaning, if for some reason the adoption doesn’t work out, the Center will accept the pet back and reimburse your adoption fee. For those adopt, PAC is offering a 50% off coupon for dogs, cats and kittens. All adopters, including puppy adopters, will be entered into a raffle to have adoption fees reimbursed thanks to adoption sponsors. Multiple winners will be chosen weekly through New Year’s Eve. The Center is hosting adoption events on Black Friday, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Santa will be visiting the Center to take pictures with newly adopted families Dec. 23. For more information and to see a variety of pets available for adoption, visit ProvidenceAC. org. If you’re taking part in the challenge, be sure to use the hashtag #PAC5050Challenge. Providence Animal Center is a located at 555Sandy Bank Road, in Media.
Volunteer Opportunities at Women Against Rape:
Delaware County Women Against Rape has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since
1974. The non-profit agency depends on the support of our volunteers to help us assist meeting the needs of our clients
24-hours a day. Services to victims include hospital/police interview accompaniment, and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive a 40-hour training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support at least twice a month for an evening or weekend shift. Delaware County Women Against Rape is asking interested community members to please call 610-566-4342.
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) Grief Support Group:
Meets first Wednesday each month, 7 p.m., Restoration Presbyterian Church, 2644Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn. Providing support for individuals who have had someone they love die as a result of substance use disorder/ addiction. No cost to attend but pre-registration is required prior to first meeting. For more information or to register, contact Marie Datillo 610-7427603/ madatillo@comcast.net or Margie Craig 267-979-0823/
margiecraig10@gmail.com. Visit GRASP website: www.grasphelp. org
Rose Tree Place:
a Watermark Retirement Community located in Media, announces Fall 2019 Watermark University classes and excursions open to both residents and area seniors. The current course catalog covers opportunities for fitness, education, socialization and fun in September through December and is available online at https:// rosetreeplace.watermarkcommunities.com.
Overeater’s Anonymous:
Do you have a problem with food? No matter what your problem with food - compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or overexercising - we have a solution.You are not alone anymore. Contact us at: OA.org, BrandywineIntergroup.org, or
610-565-9695 is a workshop for people with or at risk for diabetes. It teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of Diabetes and to maintain and/or increase life’s activities. The program is designed to help people gain self-confidence with their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. The small group workshops are 6 weeks long, meeting once a week for 2.5hours. Participants will learn how to make weekly action plans and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out the selfmanagement program. For More Information Contact JCoston at
484-478-1989. Registering now for September class. Please call - classes fill up fast.
DSMP: Upper Chichester Senior Citizens Club:
Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at The Community Services Building 1950Market St, Linwood. All Upper Chichester residents 60years of age or older, and their spouse regardless of their age are welcome to join. Bingo will be played prior to our meeting at 11:30a.m.. Meetings begin at 1p.m., and refreshments are served after our meeting. We also offer day and overnight trips for members and non-members.
Looking forward to welcoming you as a new member. For additional information contact Dot at 610-485-6284
Delaware County Women Against Rape:
has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit agency depends on the support of our volunteers to help us assist meeting the needs of our clients 24-hours a day. Services to victims include hospital/ police interview accompaniment, and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive a 40-hour training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support at least twice a month for an evening or weekend shift. Delaware County Women Against Rape is asking interested community members to please call 610-566-4342.
Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR):
offers free and confidential counseling in person and through our 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. The agency provides medical, police and court accompaniment. DCWAR also facilitates support groups for Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Adult Rape Survivors, and Teen Survivors of Sexual Assault.
Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services please contact our 24-hour hotline at 610-566-4342.
Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services:
offer police/court accompaniment, advocacy and free confidential counseling to victims of serious crimes including robbery, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of homicide victims. Any questions or for services please contact Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services at 610-5664386.
Free Indeed Bible Based Addiction:
meeting Thursday’s, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Church of the Overcomer Cafe, 1016Sunset Street, Trainer.
If you are struggling with a family member or a friend’s drinking, there is help. Ridley Park AFG, Christ Episcopal Church, Sellers Avenue & Nevin Street, Ridley Park Every Monday - 9:30-11 a.m.
Al-Anon: Recovery International:
offers meetings to men and women of all ages that ease the suffering from mental health issues by gaining skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. In the last 76years, Recovery International has equipped over 1 million people with tools to control behavior and change attitudes. The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. More information about Recovery can be found at: www. Recoveryinternational.org. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church (formerly The Leiper Church) at 900Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Meetings start at
7p.m. Any questions or for additional information, please call
(484) 645-4700.
Coalition Against Death by Incarceration Chapter in Delco:
Conduct meeting at the Church of the Overcomer, 1016Sunset St., Trainer every first Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Eddystone Nar-Anon Family Group:
meets Wednesdays at 10a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church, 1901 Chester Pike, in the church basement. All those affected by a loved one’s addiction are welcome.