Frances Kreimer, Director of Education at Pendle Hill, will update us on their storm recovery efforts at this gem of our wider community.

Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, conference center, and our neighbor in Wallingford. The center experienced significant damage during and after the severe April 4th storm.

Bring your lunch & eat with friends. Beverages & dessert will be provided. The program begins at 12:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, May 28th

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: PAC Center, Centennial Room

Upcoming Lunch & Learns:

June 4th - Tony Shahan, Executive Director, Newlin Gristmill, History of Milling in the Mid-Atlantic 

June 11th - SSCA Picnic!

for a delightful hour of the works of Dorothy Parker! How we all enjoyed it! You indeed played to a packed house.

Thanks, too, to Sheila Bell for the delicious chocolate-peanut butter brownies and fresh strawberries from her own garden! Both were a hit!

This two-acre garden, owned by Swarthmore resident Charles Cresson, has been cultivated by his family for three generations. The garden contains more than 2,000 plant species and varieties, some of which are the original ones planted by Cresson’s grandfather when he created the garden around 1915.

Charles will welcome us, give us the history of this extraordinary Swarthmore property, and accompany us on a stroll through this world-renowned garden. This is peak bloom season, so you may want to bring your camera.

We suggest footwear appropriate for walking on uneven, grassy surfaces. If the weather is “iffy” find out whether the tour is postponed by calling Dan Snyder 610-457-9149. 

Date: Thursday, May 29

Time: 10:30 am

Location: 32 Amherst Avenue, Swarthmore

Date: Every Friday

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Swarthmore Co-op located at 341 Dartmouth Avenue

Drop in for a few minutes or for the whole hour! Grab a cup of coffee and have friendly conversation every Friday! Gather at the Swarthmore Co-op to chat about whatever comes to mind. No agenda, no program, and no special invitation required! Come on by. We hope you do.

Thursday, June 12th

Trip to Reading Terminal Market, via SEPTA train

Stay tuned for more information about our trip to the Reading Terminal Market!

We have the opportunity to tour the grounds and walk the trails at Pendle Hill on Tuesday, June 3, starting at 10 am. Lloyd Guindon, the buildings and grounds manager, will lead us on an hour long tour.

Here is his description of the tour:

"We will start at the Barn parking lot and walk to "mama beech" behind Main House, "Owens garden", the vegetable garden, our labyrinth, then end in Barn meeting room. "

"I will check next week to see if our bookstore is open that morning. I expect the tour to take about an hour and folks should dress to walk on lawns and trails. Thanks, I look forward to meeting the group!”

We can walk the trails on our own afterwards as long as we want.

Unfortunately, the dining services are at limited capacity that week while they do electrical upgrades to the Main House building so we don’t have the option to stay for lunch. Those who choose could bring a bag lunch and sit under the trees and visit after the walk.

Meet at the Swarthmore clock at 9:45 if you would like a ride; if you drive on your own meet in the Barn parking lot at 10:00 am.

Call Beth Lawn (484-431-3096) if you have any questions or concerns about the weather.

Thanks to everyone who visited our table at the Rotary Fun Fair last Sunday!

We enjoyed talking with you! And special thanks to Marion Hetzel and her niece Floss Roche who contributed great ideas, energy and experience.

In case you missed us, you can still take our Swarthmore-based trivia quiz! The questions are HERE, and the answers are HERE (in bold). See you next year!

Left to right: Bill Scarborough, Sheila Bell, Marion Hetzel, Dan Snyder, Floss Roche

SSCA is a volunteer run and sustained organization. We greatly appreciate those who have already stepped forward to volunteer!

If you are interested and willing to serve as a Board Member, please contact Dan Snyder (610-457-9149, dan.snyder.x@gmail.com). 

If you are willing to serve in any of the roles below (and/or those in THIS LIST), please contact Stephanie McDonough (samcd112@comcast.net):

Photography: Help keep our newsletter and website fresh by providing the editor with original photos of local scenes and people. 

Update important information lists so they can resume being useful to the community: One is a directory of local minority-owned businesses, the other is a listing of all local volunteer organizations, with contact information; can be done at home on your schedule; no rocket science involved.

Volunteer opportunities abound within our organization -- something for everyone, something for you!

About a dozen SSCA members and friends enjoyed the nice weather and the beauty and variety of Swarthmore on this walk.

Remember the 20 Walks & Trails Maps created by SSCA members are available at the library to check out (laminated versions) and are in the All Trails app.

They are ready for you to take your own field trip anytime!

Wanna make your train ride into Philly more fun, like these folks did? Learn how to read, watch or play on it! We are nearby and available to help you get to know your tech gadget better, by providing free one-to-one support.

Just ask for help by sending us an email and we'll contact you to follow up!

Ask our own expert, Cindi Kruth! Our Culinary Help Desk awaits your questions. Our resident baker and general foodie Cindi Kruth (with some help from her friends) will try to solve your culinary mysteries. Email her at CulinaryHelpDesk@yahoo.com.

Explore the highlights of the draft plan and share your thoughts through a fun, interactive online activity.

Participate HERE.

This is your chance to weigh in on draft goals, land use concepts, focus area ideas, and more. This activity will be open until June 2nd.

Last week to submit your input!

Please share this activity with your networks. Anyone who cares about the future of Swarthmore has the opportunity to participate.

Now is the time to share your thoughts before the plan is completed. 

For more information about the comprehensive planning process, visit the website: ImagineSwarthmore.com

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is back! It opens at 9:00 am! There will be your favorite vendors returning as well as some new ones. Check the WEBSITE for this week's vendors, music, and activities. Grab your reusable bags or market baskets and shop all those amazingly fresh products on Saturday morning.

Welcome to the Community Center!

Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association, a Founding Partner of the PAC Center, is proud to be part of this intergenerational place for adults and children to engage in a broad range of educational, recreational, charitable and networking activities, located at 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore.

SIGN UP FOR THE PAC CENTER NEWSLETTER HERE!

Closed - Monday, May 26

SPRING II Session Available for Registration!

Find your favorite or NEW favorite class today. OR buy a Multipass to sample classes you have always wanted to try. SPRING II begins May 5th!

Check out the amazing variety of options HERE and get May off to a fresh start!

Monday: 9 am to 6 pm

Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm

Wednesday: 9 am to 7 pm

Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm

Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm

Regular Library Programs for Adults

For the listing of bookclubs, repeating activities, and for more information on any upcoming events, please check the LIBRARY WEBSITE.

The Rotary Club Invites You!

The Swarthmore Rotary Club invites members and friends of SSCA to come to their meetings and enjoy a lunch and the speaker. Meetings are on Thursdays from 12:15 pm -1:30 pm at the Inn at Swarthmore, unless otherwise noted. Lunch is $20 per person.

May 29th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Rebecca Yurkovich, County Sustainability Officer

Subject: Keep Delco Beautiful

SSCA Games

The SSCA-sponsored games meet weekly at the Park Avenue Community Center. Email SwarthmoreSeniors@gmail.com to let us know you are interested in playing. Is there a game NOT listed here that interests you? Let us know and we'll try to help organize it!

Tuesdays

• Mahjong - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Pinochle - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fridays

• Canasta/Samba - 10:30 am
• Mahjong - 1:00 pm

Join the fun! An open and fun-loving group welcomes new members and drop-ins.

Other Card and Board Games

If you like to play board games or other card games with your friends, come to the PAC Center on Fridays!

We are on the lookout for a Bridge teacher to offer beginning/intermediate Bridge! Get in touch with SwarthmoreSeniors@gmail.com.

Looking for a Helping Hand?

Call 484-437-8272

We will try to connect you and a volunteer to help with your specific challenge.



If it's an emergency call 9-1-1

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