Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, 06/03

Julie C. Ellis, PhD

Wildlife Ecologist

Julie C. Ellis, PhD is a wildlife ecologist and conservation leader whose career covers seabird research, wildlife disease response, and collaborative programs connecting science, policy, and public engagement. She has dedicated over twenty years to leading innovative initiatives that protect wildlife and strengthen partnerships in wildlife health and conservation. Her work includes directing SEANET, a citizen-science network monitoring seabird mortality along the Atlantic coast; founding the Northeast Wildlife Disease Cooperative to support regional wildlife health responses; and launching Penn Vet’s Wildlife Future Program, a major partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission focused on emerging wildlife diseases. Julie currently works in Penn Vet’s One Health office. 

Julie will present on her recently launched project, the Accessing Urban Nature Initiative (AUNI). By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas. Though cities are built for people, wild animals also inhabit them. Recent research shows that a connection to nature can enhance human health and strengthen community engagement, yet many Philadelphia residents lack access to these benefits. The goal of the AUNI is to foster a sense of stewardship and curiosity about the natural world among students and communities at Penn and throughout the city, ultimately improving the lives of urban humans and wildlife.

Lunch; bring your lunch, beverages, and dessert are provided this week. Lunch starts at 12:00; program begins at 12:30.

Date: Wednesday, 06/03

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: PAC Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore 

Upcoming L & L:

06/10- ANNUAL PICNIC

Many thanks to

Chris Romanelli

Quizzo host at Ship Bottom

Brewery of Swarthmore

For a very entertaining afternoon. Testing our trivia knowledge with Chris. Topics were relevant to us . It was a lot of FUN!

Want more trivia fun? Join Chris at Ship Bottom Brewery on trivia nights.

For more information Click HERE

Books are in!

If you signed up to get a copy of Blood on the Trolley, plan to pick it up at Lunch & Learn this week.

Cost: $10 cash

If you cannot make L&L this week, text Jo Ellis at 770-712-2103 to arrange pickup.

Final Walks and Trails

Please join our last walk before the summer break. Super sleuths Gina and Joe Wood have scouted out the Chester Creek Rail Trail in Middletown and Aston Townships and found it suitable for all walking abilities. The trail is paved and flat, following Chester Creek along the Civil War-era Chester Creek Branch line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (read more about it HERE). To reach the trail head and parking lot, set your GPS to the mailing address: 645 Mt. Alverno Rd., Media, PA. We will meet at this address at 11:00 on Friday, June 5, walk for an hour or so, then have lunch afterwards at nearby Barnaby’s (5501 Pennell Rd., Aston). 

For car pooling, we will meet at the clock at the Swarthmore train Station at 10:30. Please contact Beth Lawn, 484-431-3096 to let me know you would like a ride, or if you can drive and take others. See you on the Trail!

Report on Walks and Trails

and Trips Meeting

We had an enthusiastic planning meeting after Lunch ’n Learn Wednesday to take stock and get an overall view of our programs and brainstorm ideas for the coming season. The many contributions on overall structure and creative ideas floated for the coming months were most appreciated. A more extensive report will be coming in the next newsletter. 

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

Seniors Tech Help Desk

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? 

With all the events, special exhibits, and programs about the semi-quincentennial, this might be the summer of the Staycation! A great place to begin your planning is visitphilly.com.

The "Path to Democracy," is a 19 stop, self-guided tour in Philly, highlighting historically significant sites and events. Maybe take advantage of a "hop-on/hop-off" trolley ticket to get around.

For the Path to Democracy tour, click HERE. Happy History!

Join Swarthmore Pride next Saturday in the Delco Pride parade along State Street in Media! 

Arrival time is 11:00am to get lined up. For specifics, email Martha Perkins at martha.perkins@gmail.com.

For general info on the parade, click HERE .

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

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 May:

June 4th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: hold for Ditte Lovett

Subject: "The Main Street Approach Project"

June 11th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Hold for Morgan McErlean, Swarthmore College student

Subject: Energy Lessons from Norway

June 18th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Hold for Jon Glyn and Pat Francher, Swarthmore Farmer's Market

Subject: Swarthmore Farmer's Market Update

June 25th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker: Hold for Club Assembly

Subject: Hold for Club Assembly

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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