Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, 02/04

Art with Sara Kleinart

The world could use a bit of extra love! In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we will come together to craft personalized postcards for a friend, someone special, or for yourself. 

This is all about expressing creativity, enjoying the company of your neighbors, and spreading a little Valentine cheer. All materials are provided—just bring your openness to make.

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 university art students, to youth with developmental disabilities, 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. 

Lunch this week plus beverages and dessert are provided!

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

Date: Wednesday, 02/04

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: PAC Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore 

Upcoming L & L:

02/11-Marv Gelb & Ann Seidman Sing A Long

02/18-Beth Murray & Rachel Pastan Celia Bookstore

02/25-Julie Prey, Director

The Franciscan Spiritual Center

Many thanks to

Cara Schneider Bongiorno



...for a lively and interesting look at the 1876 Centennial Exposition. You gave us a new appreciation of the size and impact of the event along with the challenges of putting it on. Now the We Touch Museum is on the list to visit to see the exposition model in their basement!

Check Cara's website, https://www.phillyhistorypopups.com/ to find a popup and hear more about Philadelphia history.

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

COMCAST TECHNOLOGY ART AND SPHERE LUNAR NEW YEAR 

Come see the amazing art works at the Comcast Technology Center and celebrate the Lunar New year with the SSCA! On February 27th, a LIMITED NUMBER OF SENIORS will have a private tour of Comcast’s Local Artists & Makers installations. https://comcastcentercampus.com/artists/local-artists-and-makers/. 

Next, we will see DreamWorks Po’s Awesome Lunar New Year Adventure in the Comcast Sphere.

 After the 15-minute presentation, seniors can make and release their own sky lantern in an interactive digital experience. Attendees have the option of eating lunch in the Comcast Food Court or returning to Swarthmore on your own. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Registration closes on Tuesday, February 20th via Signup Genius 

 Questions? Contact Carol at her cell (267) 254-5337 or camenke@gmail.com.  

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 offer help with both Apple and windows/android devices! 

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? 

“Keep on learning” should be motto of the Wallingford-Swarthmore Community Classes. For 60 years the WSCC has worked hard to provide affordable adult education to thousands of local residents. March 3 marks the start of the 2026 spring semester and your opportunity to try 

something new. Watch your mailbox for the WSCC brochure listing all 52 classes, including 28 new ones. 

New classes:  

-First Aid for the Medically Nervous

-Growing a Cutting Garden, Native Plants: What to Know Before You Plant

-Prepping Your Spring/Summer Garden

-Basic Home Repairs & Maintenance

-Mobile Making a la Alexander Calder 

-Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence

For complete descriptions of all 52 classes, visit www.wscclasses.org.

Registration for classes. You can either register using the form on the back of the yellow brochure or visit www.wscclasses.org and click on “Registration.”

Remember every class has a limit on the number of participants. So register as soon as you can!

Stories from Black History with Jeannine Osayande

at the Celia Bookshop

Sunday, February 8

5-6 PM

Dancer, educator, and storyteller Jeannine Osayande will help us celebrate Black History Month at Celia Bookshop by reading stories from her mother Betty Ann Wilson’s book collection and telling an interactive folktale with movement. Geared for kids age 5 to 10, but open to all. 

Jeannine Osayande is a choreographer, educator, performer, and cultural expert of West African Diaspora/African Derived dance and drum traditions.

A founder/director of Dunya Performing Arts Company, she is the fifth generation of her family to live in the Historically Black Neighborhood of Swarthmore, where she has documented local history and traditions.

RSVPs requested but not required. https://www.celiabookshop.com/explore-events/upcoming-events

Friday Flix

at Swarthmore Pres - 02/13

Featuring Postcards from the Edge starring Merely Streep and Shirley MacLaine . Brilliantly directed by Mike Nichols, Postcards from the Edge is adapted from the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Carrie Fisher, daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Set in Hollywood we follow the story of the complicated relationship between a famous movie star mother and her daughter who is dealing with a variety of issues.

Come join us for a movie that has funny, sharp writing and terrific performances. Free admission and snacks at 7PM in the Study.

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Welcome to the Community Center!

Monday, January 26

PACC will be closed due to inclement weather.

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!

Delco Dance- Valentine's Edition



Celebrate Valentine's Day Delco-style with a dance night where no date is required. Enjoy great music, joyful dancing, and good company whether you're single, coupled, or somewhere in between. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide the snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Date: Sat, Feb 14

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Park Avenue Community Center

Cost: $20

Give Yourself a Valentine sign up for classes at the PAC Center!

Check the amazing variety of classes and workshops right in the middle of Swarthmore!

Scroll through the many opportunities.

Health & Wellness

Music Arts & Culture

Dance

Fitness

Workshops

*** Choose your favorite class now ***

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.

Oscar Flicks: SINNERS

Join us for a viewing of the 2026 Academy Award best Picture Nominee, Sinners (Rated R, running time 2 hour 17 minutes).

Date:Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time:1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location:Council Room

Library: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 February:

5th -Speaker: Michael Madaio, author

Subject: The History of Philadelphia Sandwiches

12th - Speaker: Lona P. O'Neill, CADES (Development) and butterfly conservationist

Subject: The Butterfly Effect: A call to Environmental Stewardship

19th - Speaker: Zane Memeger, Executive Director, PA Innocence Project

Subject: hold for title

26th - Speaker: Paul Hewes, Director, Delaware Country Historical Society

Subject: hold for title

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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