The Friday Five

Welcome to the Friday Five

Good News + Plenty of Programs to Look Forward To!!

This week we’re celebrating a $50,000 grant awarded to SCS’ Home-Delivered Meal Program through the 2026 Partners in Giving program, sharing the brand-new Fall Course Guide from the Center for Life Long Learning, and looking ahead to a holiday shopping trip with Friendship Circle. Plus, flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are coming to two senior centers next week, and Chester’s Seniors Got Talent is almost here! Read on for all the details and mark your calendars.

A Big Thank You for Supporting SCS' Home Delivered Meal Program

We’re excited to share some wonderful news! SCS’ Home-Delivered Meal Program has been selected as a 2026 Partners in Giving grant recipient and will receive $50,000 to support this important program. We are incredibly grateful to the Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation for their generous support. Their investment helps SCS continue providing nutritious meals and important wellness checks to older adults throughout Delaware County, helping our neighbors remain independent in their own homes.

The Center for Life Long Learning Fall Course Guide is Here

Ready to learn something new this fall? The Center for Life Long Learning (CLLL) has released its 2026 Fall Course Guide, packed with educational opportunities for older adults throughout the county. From interesting lectures and discussions to creative pursuits and new topics to explore, there’s something for every curious mind. Take a look at the Fall Course Guide and find your next class!

Don't Miss These Vaccine Clinics Next Week at Schoolhouse and Good Neighbor!

It's almost that time of the year... FLU SEASON! Thrive Rx / Martin Drugs will be at the following centers offering COVID-19 and flu shots.

• Schoolhouse Center: Monday, September 21 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Good Neighbor Senior Center: Thursday, September 24 | 11:00 a.m.

Plan Your Holiday Shopping!

Looking for a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping? Friendship Circle Senior Center is heading to Cowtown Flea Market in New Jersey on December 8! The trip is $35 per person, and payment reserves your seat. Check out the flyer for all the details and sign up soon for a day of shopping, browsing, and fun with friends!

Get Ready to Cheer: Seniors Got Talent is Almost Here!

The sign-up deadline may have passed, but now it’s time to get excited for the show! Seniors Got Talent is happening this Wednesday, September 23, at Chester Senior Center, featuring talented older adults from across our community. Come out, enjoy the performances, and cheer on the contestants as they take the stage. You never know what talents you’ll discover!

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.