Financial fair helps Ridley students prep for adulthood
Learn secrets of health and longevity at Swarthmore’s ‘Blue Zones’ presentations
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Ridley High School, in partnership with Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, hosted Financial Reality Fair at the school in Folsom.
The fair provided students with a hands-on experience, aimed at enhancing financial literacy and preparing them for the financial challenges of adulthood.
The fair welcomed 11thgrade students to participate in interactive simulations and real-world scenarios designed to display the complexities of personal finance.
Students assumed fictional personas with corresponding careers, incomes, and family situations, and navigated through 15 different stations representing common expenses such as housing, transportation, utilities, groceries and health care. Throughout the fair, students made decisions about budgeting, and saving and spending, gaining valuable insights into the importance of financial planning and responsibility.
Volunteers from local financial institutions provided guidance and support, offering practical advice and sharing their expertise to help students make informed choices.
“The Financial Reality Fair gives the students a brief look into their financial future,” said Patricia McAllister, youth financial education manager at Franklin Mint. “Not only do they see the costs of various every day needs and wants, they are asked to make important decisions based on
what they value most. Our FMFCU team loves having the opportunity to connect with the students and to help them understand the value of money management. For those of us who are parents, we also enjoy hearing them express how much more they appreciate their own parents once they have tried to balance a budget.”
According to a press release from Ridley High School, “The Financial Reality Fair received positive feedback from students, educators and volunteers alike. Participants praised the event for its relevance and effectiveness in promoting financial literacy and empowerment among students. The success of the fair underscores Ridley High School’s dedication to providing comprehensive education that prepares students for the challenges of adulthood.”
Zakariya Boujida, student at Ridley High School, said, “I didn’t think budgeting and paying for kids was this hard, but this taught me a lot and I will definitely be using this for the
future.”
Upper Darby High School sets flea market
Upper Darby High School Home and School will hold its spring market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the high school, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill.
For more information on being a vendor, call 215834-2157.
Discover the longevity secrets of the Blue Zones
The Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, will host a five-part discussion series titled “Live to 100: Learn the Secrets of the Blue Zones.”
The series is Thursdays, April 11 to May 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The series will explore the lifestyles and habits of the world’s longest-living people and how to apply those lessons locally.
People can attend one night or all five sessions.
Each week stands on its own, and will focus on one of the powerful lifestyle lessons from Blue Zones like Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Loma Linda, California. Local experts will lead discussions on how these lessons can be adapted in Delaware County to improve health, longevity and quality of life.
“We’re excited to host this timely and important discussion series,” said Beth Murray, board president of the center. “The Blue Zones offer a blueprint for healthy living that has been proven for generations. This series will give our community insight into the secrets of long life and happiness directly from the source.”
The weekly discussions will follow viewings of episodes from the documentary series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.” Participants will learn about the benefits of community engagement, plantbased diets, moderate exercise, stress reduction and other principles that have been shown to add years of healthy life.
Local community leaders will share their experiences
in applying Blue Zone lessons.
The series is co-hosted by the center, Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association and Swarthmore United Methodist Church and it’s free. Space is limited. Advanced registration is requested at www.thepac. center/events or by calling 267-405-1395.
For more information about the Park Avenue Community Center and its programs, visit http://www. thepac.center.
Media gears up for Spring Restaurant Week
Everybody’s Hometown of Media will host Spring Restaurant Week Sunday, April 7 to Saturday, April 13.
Participating restaurants will include Ariano, Fellini Café of Media, Iron Hill Brewery, La Catrina Mexican Restaurant, Off The Rail, Properly Pressed, Spasso Italian Grill, Stephen’s On State, The Tattooed Pig and more. To get a full list of participating restaurants, as well as menus, visit http://MediaRestaurantWeek.com.
St. Pius X Over 50 Club plans trip to Philly to see ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
St Pius X Over 50 Travel Club will host a trip to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 1 to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”
The bus will depart St Pius X Parking lot on Lawrence Road in Broomall at 12:30 p.m. for the 2 p.m. show.
After the show, the bus will head to Spasso”s Italian Grill Restaurant in Philadelphia for a plated dinner and then return home at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Cost is $189, which includes the driver gratuity. For more information and where to send payment, contact Kathleen at 610353-2575.
Radnor Hotel hosts Dressing for Derby Day fashion show
And they are off … to find the perfect attire to wear to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Triple Crown Events at the Radnor Hotel, 591 Lancaster Ave., St. Davids, and Van Cleve Bridal and Evening Wear are partnering to host the Dressing for Derby Day luncheon and fashion show on Wednesday, April 17 from noon to 2 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to experience Triple Crown Events by Fearless Restaurants, the Main Line’s newest location for social and business events, and enjoy a chef-crafted menu, mingling, a fashion show, and swag bags that include goodies from Body + Beauty Lab located in Radnor and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Guests can also enter a raffle to win two tickets to the Derby Day celebration on Saturday, May 4 at Rosalie Wayne.
The event includes a fashion show featuring Van Cleve’s runway show of bright fashion-forward looks for women and men perfect for all the exciting Spring equestrian events along the Main Line including Derby Day. Zoya Egan’s Millinery will showcase hats and other adornments to top off every Derby look.
Deborah Van Cleve will answer all Derby fashion questions.
Guests will be greeted with a refreshing nonalcoholic mocktail and enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly with their three-course lunch, followed by a dessert trio. A cash bar will also be available onsite.
Tickets are $70 and are limited and required. Tickets can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/26442xpu.
For guests who would like to sit together, purchase tickets as a group. For questions about this event and booking, email Christina Wilson at cwilson@fearlessrestaurants.com.
COSA offers free A Matter of Balance program to older adults
The Delaware Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) will offer the A Matter of Balance program free to adults age 60 and older.
The program will be held in collaboration with the Upper Chichester Township Parks and Recreation.
It will be held Mondays from April 15 through June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Upper Chicheser Field House, 8500 Furey Road, in the Caucus Room.
The eight-session program is proven to help reduce the risk of falls among older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention findings indicate that every 20 minutes an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall. The CDC says that falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injury.
Many people do not know that fear of falling can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, putting us at an increased risk for falls. The good news is that older adults can learn what they can do to increase their physical strength, flexibility and balance and decrease their risk of falling, while participating in A Matter of Balance.
Register by contacting Ellen Williams, health and wellness program manager, at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by calling 610-872-1383. Space is limited.
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