Walks and Trails

"No Sweat"



Meet at the clock at the train station at 2:00 on Thursday, April 9, to take a walk around the Ville. We will use a map from the trail maps created by our Seniors Association, choosing one labeled “no sweat,” going at an easy pace so we can stop and smell the roses-and daffodils, and magnolias, and cherry trees etc. Spring is the prettiest season in the Ville!

You might want to pop into the PAC for Laughter Yoga from 12:30-1:30 ahead of the walk. Alexa Drubay, Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainer, will have us all smiling and ready for a great afternoon.

Contact Beth Lawn if you have any questions, 484-431-3096.

Trip to Franciscan

Spiritual Center



We had a double treat with a tour of Our Lady of Angels Convent where the Spiritual Center holds programs and a spring and summer vegetables preview at the adjacent Red Hill Farm. Sr. Helen Jacobson gave us a brief history of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia while showing us the beautiful stained-glass windows in the entryway, pictures and statue of St. Francis, and carved wood altar in the ornate chapel. We walked across the street to the Farm and had another guided tour with Lilley, farm director, and learned how they use organic fertilizer and pest management to produce a bountiful harvest for their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shareholders. Some of us ended the day walking the labyrinth and visiting the hermitage cabins open to the public to rent for a private retreat in the woods.

Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, 04/08

Annual Meeting and Lunch

Upcoming L & L:

04/15 - Delco County Health Dept.

04/22 - David Splain Nether Providence Police Chief

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 8th

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Join us for lunch and our one brief business (+fun) meeting of the year. There will be time for visiting in addition to a slide show from the past year.

Our short business agenda will include voting for directors for our Board and voting on a By-laws change which is listed below.

Be sure to be there!

NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP: The SSCA Board proposes a change in the wording of Article IX of the By-Laws.

Current Wording of Article IX, item 2:

“2. The financial data in the annual report shall be audited by a certified public accountant prior to its dissemination to the members of the Association.”

Proposed new wording:

“2. The financial statements included in the annual report shall be compiled by a certified public accountant prior to its dissemination to the members of the Association.”

The rationale for the change is simply that we feel an audit would be an expensive and unnecessary process, a process that as best we can tell has never been done in our association, and the financial reports are compiled by our CPA. So we are proposing a change in the wording so that the bylaws accurately describe current practice. 

The complete association By-Laws are available on our website: https://swarthmoreseniors.org/about/#bylaws

Help Wanted:

Web Wandering is on hiatus because the two of us who have presented it for three years are tuckered out. We are looking for someone with new ideas and energy to work with us to reimagine this fun, informal program. If you want to learn about this opportunity please contact Sheila (Sheilambell@yahoo.com) or Dan (dan.snyder.x@gmail.com). We’d love to hear from you. 

Web Wanderings

Volunteers Wanted

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? 

Prose for the Planet

with Eileen Flanagan

Thursday Apr 9th, 2026

7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Celia Bookshop

Join author and activist Eileen Flanagan to discuss her new book Common Ground, which contains powerful stories of ordinary people building movements for change through solidarity and collective action.

Co-Writing Collective

with Dilruba Ahmed

Friday Apr 10th, 2026

9:30 AM -11:00 AM

Celia Bookshop

For writers of all genres, join us for three Friday mornings of focused writing.

Each session begins with a brief check-in, followed by an hour of dedicated writing time alongside fellow writers.

Open to all—whether you’re just starting out or well into your practice.

$7 per session. Come to one or join us for all three.

Author Talk

with Elizabeth Vartkessian

Saturday Apr 11th, 2026

7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Celia Bookshop

Elizabeth Vartkessian joins us to discuss The Deserving, a powerful exploration of what the lives of death row prisoners reveal about fairness, mercy, and the realities of the American justice system.

Friday Flix

at Swarthmore Pres - 04/10

April is the perfect month for viewing the optimistic, funny, warm film Defending Your Life, starring Meryl Strep and Albert Brooks who also wrote and directed it. Brooks plays the part of Daniel Miller who finds himself in the unenviable position of having to defend his life after experiencing a fatal car collision. He either will move to another plane of existence or return to Earth to work on his "rough spots." Meryl Streep plays his love interest as they await this momentous decision. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 92%. 

Come join us on Friday, April 10 in the Study at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church at 7PM. As always, admission and snacks are free.

How would you defend your life? 

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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

Delco Writers & Friends -- Poetry Sharing Circle

From Keats to Dickinson to the poets you can't stop thinking about — bring a poem you love and join the circle. The Delco Writers & Friends Poetry Sharing Circle features poet Naila Francis reading favorites and original work, followed by an open mic for all. By donation. RSVP encouraged.

Apr 11, 2026

2:00 PM

Park Avenue Community Center

FREE

Yoga Nidra

Experience the transformative power of Yoga Nidra, “yogic sleep,” guiding you into deep relaxation. Begin with gentle movement and breathwork, then settle into guided meditation. This practice eases stress, anxiety, and chronic pain, fostering calm, clarity, and a deep sense of tranquility and spacious awareness.

Apr 11, 2026

4:00 PM

Park Avenue Community Center

$25

Community Drum Circle

Join us at our monthly Community Drum Circle. Come experience the power of collective rhythm and connection. This is a FREE community event, no registration necessary. Drummers of all ages and experience welcome.

Apr 12, 2026

4:00 PM

Park Avenue Community Center

FREE

Brahms and Beethoven Performed by Park Avenue Chamber Ensemble

Experience the beauty of Brahms' Sextet in B-flat major, Op. 18, featuring musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra. Revel in the youthful exuberance and structural mastery that define Brahms' early work.

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

7:00 PM

Park Avenue Community Center

$15 - $25

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.

Harriet Tubman portrayed

by Dr. Daisy Century

Experience history brought vividly to life in this Living History Series presentation featuring Harriet Tubman, portrayed by renowned historical interpreter Dr. Daisy Century. Through a powerful one-woman performance, Dr. Century embodies Tubman’s courage, resilience, and unyielding fight for freedom. Blending rigorous historical research with creative imagination and a scientific eye for detail, she delivers an engaging and deeply moving portrayal.

A key actor with the American Historical Theatre, Dr. Century inspires audiences nationwide by honoring Tubman as her personal hero and a timeless symbol of hope.

Register Here

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 April:

April 9th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker:  Hold for Vijay Kapoor, Receiver for the City of Chester

Subject: Updates

April 16th, 12:15-1:30 PM

Speaker:  Carlo Di Dio, Board Member, Baryshnikov Dance Company Board

Subject: Joint Meeting with the Media Club at Margaret Kuo's Kitchen, Granite Run Promenade

April, 21st  8:30-7:30 PM

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry of Prospect Hill Baptist Church

Comment: Prospect Hill Baptist Church 703 Lincoln Avenue,

Prospect Park, PA 19076

April 23rd

Speaker: hold for club activity

Subject: hold for club activity

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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