The Friday Five

Welcome to the Friday Five

Did You Know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Happy Friday! Before you make your weekend plans, take a look at what’s happening around SCS! From a trip to Arlington Cemetery and opportunities to get organized to brain health presentations and upcoming health events, there’s plenty to look forward to. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Friendship Circle and Good Neighbor have already planned their pink out days - so why not join in on the cause!

A Holiday Reminder: SCS will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of the Indigenous Peoples/ Columbus Day holiday. We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Tuesday!

Take a Trip to Arlington Cemetery with Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle is heading to Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, and you’re invited! The group will meet at Friendship Circle at 1:00 PM. Be sure to register by October 20 to receive a complimentary bag lunch. Check out the attached flyer for more information and trip details.

"Getting My House In Order" at Chester Senior Center

Sign up ahead of time for this valuable workshop at Chester!

Grab a Seat: Friendship Circle's October Lunch and Learns

Want to learn more about keeping your brain healthy as you age? Join Dr. Kathleen Breslin and Dana Breslin, Esq., for a FREE presentation on brain health!

• Thursday, October 15, at 1:00 PM: Brookhaven Municipal Building
• Thursday, October 22, at 1:00 PM: Schoolhouse Center

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register for the session that works best for you!

Good Neighbor Members Handmade Holiday Cheer

Good Neighbor Senior Center members are getting into the holiday spirit early! On Thursday, October 15, members will create holiday ornaments to be displayed on the tree in Harrisburg for the holiday season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share a little creativity and represent our SCS family beyond Delaware County!

Get Your Pink On

+ Next Week's Health Fair and Vaccine Clinics

October is a great time to check in on your health! Several SCS Senior Centers have health-focused events coming up this month:

• Friendship Circle: Health Fair - October 13, 10 am - 1 pm
• It's a PINK OUT! Show up in your best pink outfit~
• Schoolhouse: Vaccine Clinic - October 15, 10 am - 2 pm
• Good Neighbor: Vaccine Clinic - October 15, 11 am - 1 pm
• Next week on Wednesday Good Neighbor is wearing pink too!

Flu, COVID, pneumonia, RSV, and other vaccines will be available.

Renew your membership today!

Our 2026 Membership Drive continues, and it's always a great time to renew or become a member of an SCS Senior Center and/or our Aging at Home Program!

When you join Senior Community Services, you help support the programs, activities, and welcoming spaces that bring older adults together across Delaware County. Membership helps sustain health and wellness opportunities, educational programming, social events, and meaningful community connections at our centers every day.

A membership also makes a thoughtful gift for a friend, neighbor, or loved one, because community is something worth sharing.

Support Senior Community Services

Your gift to Senior Community Services (SCS) helps promote good health, independence, and a better quality of life for older adults across Delaware County. Please consider making an easy, safe, and secure online donation to help us continue delivering meals, strengthening senior centers, and supporting older adults in our community.

The official registration and financial information for Senior Community Services, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll-free, within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.