Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, 05/13

Joe Daniels

Container Gardening

Joe Daniels will tell us what plants work best on a balcony and how to plant a container. Container gardening is a great option for many people - whether you live in a condo or want to start small. 

Lunch; bring your lunch, beverages, and dessert are provided this week.

Lunch starts at 12:00; program begins at 12:30.

Date: Wednesday, 05/13

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: PAC Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore 

Upcoming L & L:

05/20 - Basha Silverman & MIndy Mozenter - Senior Advisor/ Senior Living Specialists

Many thanks to

Travis Glasson

Temple University professor

For the discussion of his book. Nobody Men: Neutrality, Loyalties, and Family in the American Revolution focusing on the Cruger family to illustrate the forty to sixty percent of colonial population who were neither ardent Patriots or committed Loyalists. 

Grounds for Sculpture 

We had a beautiful, sunny day for our trip to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, May 1st. Strolling through the 42 acre sculpture park and museum, we stepped into paintings-become-sculptures by the likes of Monet and Manet and looked over Vincent Van Gogh’s shoulder as he painted outside the cafe that bears his name. Modern pieces interspersed with classics were often tucked away in greenery or framed by a beautiful lake.

Thank you to Swarthmore Presbyterian Church and our generous volunteer driver, Gordon Kinsey, for the loan of the church van that made our trip possible.

Friday Friends is just the break you need in the busy holiday weeks! Grab a coffee; the friendly conversation keeps going every Friday. Gather at the Swarthmore Co-op to chat. No agenda, no program, and no special invitation required! Come on by.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Swarthmore Co-op located at 341 Dartmouth Avenue

We do Windows! Until recently, the help we provide has mostly been for Apple devices. We’re happy to announce that Valentina Crosson has joined the Help Desk team, and she does windows! So bring us your problems with Windows PCs and Valentina will be glad to help you.

Our Apple nerd is on hiatus so we are not able to accept requests for help with Apple products right now. Watch this space to find out when our Apple department reopens. 

Just ask for help by sending us an email at SwarthmoreSeniors@gmail.com

and we'll contact you to follow up! 

Email Cindi at CulinaryHelpDesk@yahoo.com or drop into Lunch and Learn and ask Cindi in person. 

Do you have a question for the Culinary Help Desk? Cindi Kruth is ready for your email. 

Planning a dinner party or baking a birthday cake? Trying your hand at baking bread? Want hints & tips? How to pick the right pan and why it matters? Do you really need all your ingredients at room temperature? 

Saturday, May 16

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Our acclaimed market returns for its 21st season! Gather with friends & neighbors as we celebrate the season kick-off of this beloved Swarthmore tradition.

Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags!

Click here to visit our website for details on the week's vendors, musicians, and kids activity! (Updated on Tuesdays every week!)

Cookbook Walk in

Little Crum Creek Park

To fill out recipe form click HERE.

Alternatively, you can send your recipe, a few lines about your recipe's significance in your family, and a photo or two (of the dish, the person it honors, or yourself as the chef!) to b.pinakidis@icloud.com. Please send all submissions by May 16, 2026. After the walk is installed we hope to have a community picnic to celebrate all the food and stories.

This project is sponsored by the Swarthmore Co-op and the Swarthmore Public Library.

Pendle Hill Chorus

Spring Concert

Does the message of Anthem stir something in you? Does Bridge Over Troubled Water instantly carry you back to another time? The Pendle Hill Chorus warmly invites you to its spring concert on Wednesday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m. at the Swarthmore Friends Meeting House.

Directed for more than 30 years by the gifted and imaginative Jackie Coren, the Chorus will perform a vibrant and moving program ranging from madrigals to contemporary songs celebrating peace, resilience, and community. Fresh arrangements of music by Leonard Cohen and Simon & Garfunkel will be offered alongside other works that inspire reflection and joy. The concert will end with a community sing.

Known for performances that are both uplifting and fun, the Pendle Hill Chorus is a welcoming, no-audition community chorus presenting concerts twice each year. Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music — and consider joining the chorus this fall.

Keep up with the events at Swarthmore College by clicking HERE or by subscribing to the college's biweekly newsletter HERE.

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!

This Week's PAC Center Events

Check PAC Special Events Here

PAC Center Wins

2026 People’s Choice Award!



PHL17 Delco Gives PSA Challenge

We are thrilled to announce that the PAC Center was selected THE WINNER from dozens of non-profit organizations throughout Delaware County that were invited to submit 30-second PSAs to PHL17 to promote their missions.

On May 5, Executive Director Rosemary Fox and Marketing Manager Corey Ullman visited the PHL17 studios to be interviewed on both the morning news show and the Positively Philly program. Our PSA was aired and we discussed the important work we do at the PAC Center and the wonderful community built by all of you!

Thank you for your votes!

You can find our video here: PACCenterPHL17

Trip to Arden Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live theater!

The PAC Center Theatre Club is headed to Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia to see the powerful and moving musical Dear Evan Hansen on Friday, May 29.

$65 cost includes:

Theater ticket, group transportation, post-show wine & cheese reception and discussion with theater artists.

Whether you're a longtime theater lover or just looking for a fun night out, this outing is the perfect way to connect and have fun.

The show starts at 7 p.m.; the van will leave the PAC Center at 6 p.m., and return about 10:30 p.m.

To Register Click HERE

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.

Beyond Popcorn and Crackerjacks: The History of Ballpark Food



Join food historian Dan Macey for a delicious deep dive into the evolution of ballpark cuisine. From early peanuts and hot dogs to modern gourmet creations, discover how America’s favorite pastime helped shape, and was shaped by, its iconic snacks. This fun and flavorful presentation highlights the traditions, innovations, and surprising stories behind the foods we enjoy in the stands today. Perfect for baseball fans and food lovers alike!

*This program is free and open to 18+.*

To register click HERE

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Swarthmore Public Library

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. Lunch is $20 per person.

Upcoming Swarthmore Rotary Club meetings and events in May:

May 14th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Mark Hopkins, Moody's Analytics

Subject: A Perspective on the Economy

May 21st, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Mark Hopkins, Moody's Analytics

Subject: A Perspective on the Economy

May 28th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Swarthmore Weekly Club Meeting

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

Play Canasta/Samba Cards from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm on Fridays. New players are aways welcome! Drop in any time before 1:00 pm, and there will always be a seat for you. We teach the game as we play, if you are new to the game.  

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!

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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