Community calendar for Delaware County, Nov. 5, 2024 edition
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New! – "Great Gatsby"-themed bingo: at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at St. Philomena Catholic Church Hall, 41 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The dress code is "Gatsby style." The event is a fundraiser of the Upper Darby-Lansdowne Rotary Club. Advanced tickets are $35 for 10 games. The tickets at the door will be $40. Attendees can also purchase special games, which will offer significant prizes, as well as tickets for 50/50 and basket raffle drawings. The bingo is a BYOB event and players can also bring their own snacks and food. For advance tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/upperdarbylansdownerotaryclub1/1420194. All proceeds will support the Rotary Club's Scholarship program for senior students at Upper Darby, Bonner & Prendergast, and Penn Wood high schools. For more information, contact Fr. Paul Castellani at 215-801-5434 or Ryan Stone at 484-688-3073.
New! – A free self-esteem workshop: in two parts this month will be offered by Senior Community Services' Friendship Circle in its continued effort to promote healthy living. The first session, "Self Esteem: Building An Agenda that Works," will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. The second class, "Boost Your Self-Esteem, Boost Your Mental Health," will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Classes will be presented by Delaware County resident Dr. Claudia Curry, founder and president of the Institute for Women's Empowerment Inc. Friendship Circle is on the campus of Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital at 1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby. To register, contact Christine Helmandollar, Friendship Circle Senior Center director at 484-534-2207.
New! – Volunteers wanted: for Senior Community Services positions. There will be an event for anyone interested in volunteering on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. Volunteers are needed at all four of Senior Community Services' senior centers. Volunteers are needed for receptionist, meal driver/runner, instructors, handyman and shopping coach with Aging at Home program, and counselors to provide guidance in helping others select the correct Medicare Supplemental package that addresses their individual needs. The event will also be an introduction and training session for new volunteers who began their service work in this calendar year. Anyone with an interest in volunteering with older adults and wishes to register to attend, can contact Christine Helmandollar, SCS program and center director at 484-534-2207.
Prior events entries
Veterans will be honored: from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. All veterans will be treated to a complimentary breakfast sandwich, cinnamon roll, mixed fruit, hash browns, juice and coffee, thanks for the SCS Advisory Council. The event will include a prayer, flag ceremony, speaker and open speech. People, who are not veterans, are also welcome, but must purchase their breakfast for $3. Veterans must register by Nov. 1 to participate. To register for the event, call 610-237-8100.
The Havertown Choristers: directed by Jennifer Cox, will present its Winter Concert on Monday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Haverford High School auditorium, 200 Mill Road, Havertown. The Choristers will present a varied program including "The Promise of Living" from "The Tender Land" by Copland, "Ave Maria" by Stopford, "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Regney/Shayne, and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Pola/Wyle. In addition, the audience will be invited to join in singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah" as well as a group of Christmas carols. The Havertown Choristers is affiliated with the Haverford Township Adult School. The concert is free but donations are appreciated.
Trinity Thrift Shop: 301 N. Chester Road, Swarthmore — entrance on College Avenue — will hold its sale days on Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit local community organizations. The thrift shop offers clothing, kids' items, household goods, linens, and books/CDs/DVDs. Donations are accepted on sale days and most Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, email to be added to the mailing list or follow them on Instagram trinity.thrift.shop.
Widow/Widower Workshop: a Senior Community Services' Center Without Walls presentation is at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Concord Township Building, 43 Thornton Road, Glen Mills. The presentation will discuss specific laws and resources in place for those who are a widow or widower. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation and get answers from elder law professionals. Presented by Dana Breslin of Breslin, Murphy, and Roberts Law Firm, the presentation is free, but registration is required. To register, or for further information, email Allison Alfieri at or call 484-496-2143.
Men of Action Brothers of Faith: will present a free Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Lansdowne Farmers Market, 8 N. Highland Ave., Lansdowne. Meals will be provided and prepared by Foose Grill, 2 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne. All meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is for everyone, thanks to Men of Action Brothers of Faith, Lansdowne Councilman William Griffin and the Lansdowne Business and Professional Association.
Wallingford-Swarthmore Kindergarten Registration: for 2025-26 is open. To be eligible for kindergarten admission in September 2025, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. No exceptions. Students must be registered by Feb. 28 to be eligible for the lottery to select a.m./p.m. The district offers online registration at www.wssd.org/registration. Questions concerning online registration should be directed to Derrick L. Clements at or 610-892-3470 ext. 1203. If you are unable to register online, call the Educational Data and Registration Office at 610-892-3470 ext. 1304 to schedule an appointment to complete the registration online at the administration office.
Do you worry: about how much someone drinks? Al-Anon and Alateen can help. Attend an Al-Anon meeting on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Road, Springfield. Park in back of building, handicapped accessible. Contact AISDV.ORG or call 215-222-5244 for more information and other meetings.
The Cardinal O'Hara High School Class of 1984: will celebrate its 40th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Media Towne House, 117 Veterans Square. Tickets cost $65, if purchased by Nov. 1, and will include heavy appetizers, two drink tickets, music, and fun reuniting with former classmates. After Nov. 1, tickets will cost $80. No tickets will be sold at the door. After purchasing tickets, attendees can upload any school related candid photos that they'd like to share for a slideshow at the celebration. Photos can be uploaded to www.dropbox.com/request/qqoBjzttQdSnrzyyFT0n. For answers to questions, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 610-544-3800 x1852. For those who need local lodging that weekend, a discounted group rate is available, Nov. 8-10, at Hampton Inn, Media. For reservations, call 484-443-8899.
Clifton Heights High School: will be celebrating its 11th All-School Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 76 Industrial Highway, Essington. Tickets are $75 each and includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, music and dancing, with a cash bar. You need not be a graduate of CHHS to attend. For more details or to receive a registration form, contact Rich "Diesel" DiMarcello '66 at 610-960-6813 or Dorothy Conway Westermeier '73 at 484-620-6697.
The Lansdowne Aldan High School Class of 1969: is holding a 55-year class reunion on Sunday, Nov 10 at Paxton Hollow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Rd, Media, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $69 and must be purchased by Oct. 31. The ticket includes a four-hour open bar, buffet and dessert table. Tickets, financial assistance, room share and car pool information: 610-597-6391
The Interboro Class of 1969: is having a 55-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 -11 p.m. at the Lazarreto Ballroom in Essington. Tickets are $80 per person. Make check or money order out to Susan Sakers and send to Sue at 306 Urban Ave, Norwood, PA 19074. For additional information, call Sue at 484-494-7992. Info also posted in Facebook at IBC Interboro Breakfast Club and Interboro High School Class of 1969.
St. Laurence School All-Class Reunion: will take place at the school, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby on Friday, Nov. 29. The event begins with Mass at 5 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. by an open house, buffet dinner, beer and wine, music and dancing. There will be a cash drawing with prizes totaling $10,000, SLS swag, and bidding baskets. Tickets are $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Proceeds benefit the school. For tickets and chances, go to Also seeking alumni and friends in the food and beverage industry to serve as sponsors for the reunion. Email Lori at a bus trip to see "A Beautiful Noise": on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Forrest Theater in Philadelphia sponsored by the Senior Social Club of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Upper Providence. The Neil Diamond musical is an inspiring, high-energy filled memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star. The show is set to the songs that defined Diamond's career. Cost is $275, which includes bus transportation, lunch at Maggiano's Restaurant and admission to the musical. The bus will depart from the parish parking lot at 2400 Providence Road, Upper Providence, at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. To reserve a seat, contact Bill Moore at or 484-420-4575.
St. Kevin Pioneers Club: in Atlantic City on Jan. 27 for Curran Travel presents "A Tribute to Legendary Crooners." The bus leaves from St. Kevin's at 9:30 a.m., with the show at 3 p.m. and the bus will depart the casino at 5:15 p.m. Tribute singers will perform Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and more. The cost is $90 and includes $20 for slots play and a $20 food voucher. For more information contact Dolores Perna at 610-544-5098. Or, reserve a seat or seats by mailing a check to her at 1042 Villanova Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081.
The St. Pius X Over 50 Club in Broomall: is running a trip to Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Lancaster County, on Monday, Dec. 2. The bus will depart St Pius X Church parking lot on Lawrence Road at 10:45 a.m. and arrive at Mount Hope at 12:30 p.m. Appetizers will be displayed and served upon arrival, followed by a traditional turkey dinner at 1 p.m. A vegetarian option of eggplant and quinoa with roasted vegetables will be available as an alternative. The meal will be followed by a special holiday performance and then free time in the wine shop. The bus will arrive home to the St. Pius parking lot at 6:15 p.m. Cost of the day trip is $136 and payment is due by Nov. 5. For questions or reservations, contact Kathleen Skahill at 610-353-2575 or Community Services' Friendship Circle Senior Center: On Monday, Dec. 9, the bus will depart Friendship Circle at 9 a.m. for a trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Cost is $82, which includes the show "A Very Merry Christmas," as well as $25 in slot play, a $15 food voucher, and admission to the 3 p.m. show. To reserve a seat on either trip, call Annemarie Wallace, Program Coordinator of Friendship Circle, at 484-534-2033.
Briarcliffe Seniors Club: is running a bus to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, Dec. 5 to see the "Rat Pack Christmas Show." Bus leaves at 10 a.m. Cost is $75, with $25 back in slot play.
The Briarcliffe Senior Club in Darby Township is taking reservations, with a deposit, for its . If interested in any of these trips, people are advised to make their reservations early, as buses do fill up quickly. Trips will include:
• Tomasello Winery and casino package on Wednesday, Feb. 26: Cost is $82, which includes lunch and a wine tasting at Tomasello in Hammonton, NJ and then a visit to an Atlantic City casino, that will include a coin package.
• The Turkey Hill Experience on Wednesday, March 26: Cost is $98, which includes a self-guided tour of Turkey Hill to discover how the ice cream is made and more, a box lunch and a tour of Columbia, PA with a step-on guide.
• Three trips are planned to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, each costing $85, with $25 back in slot play and a show. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. each trip. On Thursday, July 31, the show will be "Cher: The Ultimate Tribute. On Thursday, Aug. 28, the show will be "The Doo Wop Project," and on Thursday, Sept. 25, the show is "An Afternoon of The Bee Gees."
• Lake George, New York, for five days and four nights, June 22-26
• Boothbay, Maine, Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Salmon, Massachusetts, five nights, six days, Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.
To receive a flyer about the overnight trips, or for more information or to make reservations on any of these trips, contact Carmella at 215-715-5004 or Chichester Senior Citizens club: Wednesday, Dec 18, Sight & Sound to See "Daniel"; lunch after show at Shady Maple, $180. All trips depart and return to the Memorial Gardens Parking, 8500 Furey Road, Boothwyn
St. Gabriel Travel Club, Alaska: Sea, Land & 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 charges, government fees, taxes, and transfers to/from ship, free plus beverage package, free unlimited Wi-Fi, prepaid gratuities. Luggage handling from land tour to end of cruise. Cabins begin at $4,636. $350 deposit per person double occupancy. For additional information, contact Carole or Paul at 610-461-0443.
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The Italian Cultural Center: Of The Delaware Valley inside the historic Lazaretto Building on the waterfront in Tinicum Township, is now open. Volunteers are needed to help out during summer visiting hours, which are 2 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays. To find out more information about becoming a volunteer, send an email to Maura Febbo, president, at Child Needs a Champion: Learn more about becoming a child's advocate with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Our mission is empowering community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for equity, resources, stability and permanency. We envision a bright future in which all children and youth have the resiliency, consistent relationships with caring adults, and access to child welfare, education, health, and human services they need to fully experience the joys of childhood and pursue their dreams. Go to www.delcocasa.org to register for an information session, email or call 610-565-2208. Will you be the one to change a child's story?
Nar-Anon Family Group: Courage to Live meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. All those affected by a loved one's addiction are welcome. The meeting is wheelchair accessible.
The Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: in Media has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit agency depends on volunteers to meet the needs of clients 24 hours a day. Services 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. The center is asking interested community members to please contact Lauren Guenther at 610-566-4342 or For more details about the center: www.delcovictimassistance.org.
The center offers free: and confidential counseling in person and through a 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. It provides medical, police and court accompaniment. The center 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, call the hotline anytime at 610-566-4342.
