Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, 12/10

Holiday Garlands with

Sara Kleinert

Deck the halls with creativity this Wednesday! Join us for a cheerful holiday garland-making workshop that’s perfect for anyone who loves seasonal crafting. We’ll be creating charming rustic garlands using wooden beads, jingle bells, dried orange slices, and festive ribbon—each piece strung together with care and holiday spirit.

This relaxed session is all about getting into the holiday mood, enjoying the company of your neighbors, and taking home a little winter cheer to brighten your space. All materials are provided—just bring your holiday joy!

Sara Kleinert is a familiar face at the PAC Center, where she has served as the administrator for the past three years. You may also recognize her as the creator of the Summer Senior Program, bridging senior programming between the PAC Center and SSCA. With a rich background in fine arts, theatrical design, and event planning, Sara brings both creativity and hands-on experience to her teaching. 

She has taught art to a wide range of learners—from youth with developmental disabilities, to university art students, and senior citizens.

Guided by her belief that everyone has the ability to create, Sara invites participants to explore, express themselves, and connect through the arts in a welcoming environment.

Date: Wednesday, 12/10

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: PAC Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore 

Bring your lunch this week; beverages, and dessert are provided!

It all starts at 12:00; program begins at 12:30.

Upcoming L&L:

December 17th - The Silvertones

December 24th & 31st - Holidays- No Lunch & Learn

Many thanks to....

Mike Weilbacher for his excellent program on the winter solstice, its meaning, and the rituals and traditions around it. Thanks for your detailed and illustrated astrological explanation of the solstice.

It was fascinating to hear about all the structures around the globe that coordinate with the solstice.

Stonehenge: The Story of a Sacred Landscape by Francis Pryor is now on our TBR list!

Visit Mike's website HERE.

Thanks, too, to Jack Nagel for providing delicious desserts!

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

Got questions? We are nearby and available to help you get to know your tech gadget better, by providing free one-to-one support. We are still offering help with windows/android devices but the Apple part of the Help Desk is out sick until further notice. When our Apple expert returns, we will advise you! 

Just ask for help by sending us an email at SwarthmoreSeniors@gmail.com and we'll contact you to follow up! 

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

Planning another holiday event? Want hints & tips? How to pick the right pan and why it matters? Do you really need all your ingredients at room temperature? 

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

Get tickets for A Christmas Carol at www.radolivearts.com

December’s art exhibit, “Hidden Spaces, Special Places”, presents land and town-scape paintings of the Swarthmore area by various local artists.

The Board of Friends of Little Crum Creek Park hosts the fourth annual Plein Air Artists Painting fundraiser exhibit, “Hidden Spaces, Special Places”, at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This event is in partnership with Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. Sales of the art support Friends of Little Crum Creek Park and local artists.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

For more information about Friends of Little Crum Creek Park, click HERE.

Attention music lovers! For December, Friday Flix is presenting Music of the Heart starring Meryl Streep in the real- life story of Roberta Guaspari who started music programs and eventually a school of music for the children of Harlem.

Enjoy a music filled evening with Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, the Guarneri String Quartet as well as Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, and Aaliyah.

A perfect movie for the holiday season, Music of the Heart was nominated for three Oscars, including Meryl for Best Actress.

As always, free admission and free snacks at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church in the study at 7:00 pm. 

Skip the snow - this winter it’s all about “Purple Rain.” Plan to attend the winter concert on December 14 at 4:00 pm at Swarthmore College.

The first half will feature timeless classical works, and the second half celebrates the music of the one and only Prince.

Enjoy an electrifying event filled with the children's joy, talent, and energy.

Admission is free. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lang Music Concert Hall

Swarthmore College

Learn more at ChesterChildrensChorus.org.

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!

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon tea in the elegant Great Hall set to the shimmering sounds of live harp music!

Enjoy a traditional tea service featuring handcrafted sandwiches from the Main Line's Le Petit Chef along with delightful holiday confections.

Tea service includes a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider and your choice of two premium teas.

Gather your friends and family for a lovely afternoon treat that will warm you body and soul. Get your tickets for this special event HERE.

It's the Holidays!

Keep your energy!

Keep your balance!

Get a class pass & drop-in on your favorite class!

The Health & Wellness Classes at the PAC Center are OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Click HERE to see the excellent class lineup for the second half of Fall!

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. Lunch is $20 per person.

Upcoming Swarthmore Rotary Club meetings and events in December:

11th - Swarthmore Weekly Club Meeting

Speaker: Carly Maria Aquino, Rotary Peace Fellow

Subject: Peace building and Conflict Prevention in Benin, West Africa

16th - Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry of Prospect Hill Baptist Church

18th - Swarthmore Weekly Club Meeting

Speaker: CADES-SILVERTONES Holiday Event

Subject: Holiday Event at CADES with Silvertones, SHHS

25th - Swarthmore Weekly Club Meeting

Speaker: No Meeting on Holiday

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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