Delaware County Community Calendar, April 23, 2024 Edition

Remark: Email only to [email protected] by noon Monday. All announcements appear online. Printing is based on available space.

The Celebration Age Senior Living Expo: will take place on Friday, May 3 from 9am to 1pm at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester. The 2024 Older Americans Month theme is “Powered by Connection,” focusing on connections and the impact it has on older adults as they age. Vendors at the show include home health agencies, health care systems, county agencies, senior centers, attorneys and more. Guests at the fair can ask questions about medications to a PerformRx pharmacist. The community is welcome to attend the free event and no registration is required. For more information about the expo, contact Barbara Nicolardi at 610-490-1524.

Elite collegiate scheduling: will host a free college planning workshop for parents in the Delaware County area to provide parents with insider secrets and essential information to maximize the financial aid process and support their children’s journey to higher education. The workshop is Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM at the Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall. Interested parents are encouraged to pre-register at https://hubs.ly/Q02tm6FM0. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, ask questions and network with fellow parents in similar situations. For more information about Elite Collegiate Planning, visit http://elitecollegiateplanning.com.

Tyler Arboretum: will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. The free plant sale takes place outside, rain or shine, and has the largest selection of plants yet. Garden experts are on hand to provide advice on plant selection, planting and care tips and the best types of companion plants. hoppers can purposefully explore the diverse selection of plants, carefully chosen for the benefit of birds, pollinators and people. The plant sale’s large selection offers something for every budget and taste, including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. The fundraiser helps care for Tyler Arboretum’s valuable natural areas, trails and gardens. More details can be found at: https://tylerarboretum.org/plant-sale.

Parish of St. Bernadette of Lourdes: 1001 Turner Ave., Drexel Hill, will host its first-ever trade show April 24-27. Opening hours are from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25; and Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Bishop John McIntyre will be at St. Bernadette’s on Wednesday evening to kick off the fair. Ride bands, good for one day at the fair for all rides all night, will be available for purchase at the fair for $25. The fair features exciting attractions, delicious treats, a DJ and games. For questions, please email [email protected] or visit: www.facebook.com/stbernadettefair.

Free legal clinic on wills, health care directives and more: Thursday, April 25 at Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road from 10am to 4pm. During the workshop, residents aged 60 or over, who meet Legal Aid’s income guidelines, can get help with simple wills, durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives at No Cost. Registration for the clinic is required. Interested residents can ask a question or register by contacting Erika Felpel at [email protected] or 484-275-0672. Krueger and her office staff will be at the clinic to provide information about state-related programs and services. Questions can also be directed to State Representative Leanne Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or Senator John Kane’s office at 610-447-5845.

Gardeners are invited: to a sale of native plants at wholesale prices with perennials, ferns, grasses and woodies. Saturday April 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more about how to control invasive species on a free guided walk. Sponsored by the Gardeners of Rose Valley and the Environmental Advisory Commission. The sale takes place on the covered terrace of the historic Oude Molen – rain or shine. Cash, check or Venmo. Oude Molenlaan 9, Rozenvallei.

Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast Class of 1974: is planning a 50th class reunion on Friday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Paxon Hallow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall. Tickets cost $100 each. The MBAP Reunion Committee is currently seeking current email addresses to send notices with the details. Students are asked to send their name and email address to [email protected].

Chichester class of 1964: will celebrate its 60-year reunion on Sunday, September 29 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Irish Eyes Pub, 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, Delaware. Other Chichester classes and their guests are also invited. The cost is $60, which includes a buffet and cash bar. To enter, make checks payable to Beverly Massey and mail to 5301 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester, PA 19014 by September. Anyone with questions can contact Willa Jones at 610-742-0161 or Doreen Grunwell at 610- 485-4331.

Every child needs a champion: Learn more about how to become a child advocate with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Our mission is to empower community volunteers to connect with and advocate for children and youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for equity, resources, stability and sustainability. We envision a bright future where all children and young people have the resilience, consistent relationships with caring adults and access to child welfare, education, health and social services they need to fully experience the joys of childhood and pursue their dreams to strive for. To register for an information session, visit www.delcocasa.org, email [email protected] or call 610-565-2208. Are you the one who can change a child’s story?

Nar-Anon Family Group: Courage to Live meets every Wednesday at 10am at the Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction is welcome. The meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: in Media has been providing services to victims of sexual violence and their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit relies on volunteers to meet clients’ needs 24 hours a day. Services include guidance during hospital/police interrogations and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive 40 hours of training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support on an evening or weekend shift at least twice a month. The center asks interested community members to contact Lauren Guenther at 610-566-4342 or [email protected]. For more details about the center: www.delcovictimassistance.org.

The center offers free: and confidential counseling, in person and through a 24-hour hotline, for victims of sexual violence. It provides medical, police and judicial guidance. The center also facilitates support groups for adult sexual assault survivors, adult rape survivors and teen sexual assault survivors. Educational programs are available for schools, professionals and community groups. For questions or for services, please call the hotline anytime at 610-566-4342.

In addition, the center offers: police/court guidance, advocacy and free confidential advice for victims of serious crime including theft, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of murder victims. Same phone number and website for more information.

To travel

Club trips for seniors in Upper Chichester:

All trips depart and return to the Memorial Gardens Parking, 8500 Furey Road, Boothwyn

• Tuesday, May 14, Windcreek Casino & Resorts, Bethlehem, $50, get $25 back in slot play.

• Thursday, July 11, Pines Dinner Theater, Alllentown, lunch and “Footloose,” $140.

• Tuesday, Oct. 8, Careme’s Culinary School, Mays Landing, for lunch, then to the Tropicana Casino; $85 and get $20 back while playing slots.

• Tuesday, November 5, Ace In The Hole, Patterson, NJ, lunch and a show, “Tribute to The Four Tops, The Stylistics & The Spinners.” $135.

• Wednesday, December 18, Image and sound to see “Daniel”; post-show lunch at Shady Maple, $180.

• Monday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 18, trip to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Call for prices and full itinerary. Contact Dot at 610-485-6284.

St. Gabriel Travel Club, Alaska: Sea, land and rail: on the Sapphire Princess, 11 days, 10 nights, May 21-31, 2025 from Anchorage, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia. A passport is required. Includes round-trip airfare from Philadelphia, cruise, port fees, government fees, taxes and ship transfers, free plus drinks package, free unlimited WiFi, prepaid gratuities. Luggage handling from land tour to end of cruise. Cabins start at $4,636. $350 deposit per person double occupancy; only $100 deposit if booked by May 31, 2024. For more information, contact Carole or Paul at 610-461-0443.

St Pius X Over 50 Travel Club: hosts a trip to the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 1, to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” The bus will depart from the St Pius X car park on Lawrence Road in Broomall at 12.30pm for the 2pm show. After the show, the bus heads to Spasso’s Italian Grill Restaurant in Philadelphia for dinner and then returns home at approximately 7:45 PM. The cost is $189, including driver gratuity. For more information and where to send payment, contact Kathleen at 610-353-2575.