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I'm going down to the library, picking out a book, check it in, check it out
Jenifer Philips and Alec Staley
We're celebrating National Library Card Month on the last day of September! Alec & Jenifer from Swathmore Public Library are joining us to tell us about the power of the library card. Find out what you can do with your Delaware County Library card.
Lunch & Learn
Wed, Sept 30th
12 pm - Bring your lunch
12:30 - 1:30 pm Program
129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore
| | Next week Oct 7th - Meg Kearney Independent Medicare Insurance Specialist | | |
Many thanks to
Joe Keppel
For entertaining us with his remarkable magic tricks! Also, his funny/silly stories and jokes. It was fun watching and listening to him. The audience was very much spell bound by his act.
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Pendle Hill October
Nature Walk
For those of you who were disappointed that the September nature walk filled up so quickly, there is another chance to experience a walk with Lloyd Guindon and John Gruber in October. This one may fill up quickly too so I suggest you follow the link to the Pendle Hill website and sign up as soon as you read this. Please email or text me to let me know you will be there so I can look for you. And do call if you have any questions or need a ride. To sign up and reserve your spot: Sign up at Pendle Hill HERE
| | After you sign up, please contact Beth Lawn, 484-431-3096, melawn@verizon.net to let me know you will be there, or if you need a ride, or have any questions. | | |
Lunch Bunch is Back!
We enjoyed our summer lunch outings so much we will continue them into the fall with new leaders; Gina Wood and Judy Leahy have offered to scout out new places and make the necessary arrangements to make this fun socialization opportunity available to us. Plans are for several outings in the fall, and if the momentum continues, on into the new year. The first outing will be October 29 to Noodle 88 in the Old Sproul Shopping Center in Springfield.
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Look for signup information in a future newsletter.
| | Friday Friends is just the break you need in your busy week! 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
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Friday Friends
at the Co-op
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Linton's Visit
On Friday, September 18th, Friday Friends was a gathering to visit with Linton Stables, who was in town for the weekend. Linton is a great friend to Swarthmore and former SSCA President. It was great fun to hear about recent travels, his screenwriting, and in general catch up. We miss you, Linton, and look forward to your next visit!
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We do Windows! Until recently, the help we provide has mostly been for Apple devices. So bring us your problems with Windows PCs and we 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.
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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?
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Sept 25th - Oct 11th
Lend Me A Tenor
Colonial Playhouse
522 West Magnolia Ave
Aldan , PA
A fast farce set in 1934. Opera manager Saunders and his assistant Max must hide the accidental overdose of world famous tenor Tito Merelli before a big show in Cleveland. Chaos grows as disguises fail, jealous wives appear, and mistaken identities multiply. Our own Susan Wefel appears in the role of Julia.
For more information click HERE
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Save the date! Wednesday, October 7 6:00 pm
at the Park Avenue Community Center
| | Swarthmore Borough Budget Information Session | | |
This session will include info on the budget and general information on the operations and distinct needs of the Borough departments.
In addition there will be a presentation on earned income tax (EIT) by a consultant. If instituted, who would be affected?
Attend for a better understanding of Borough finances. At the end of the session, there will be Q&A and opportunity for public comment.
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Wallingford-Swarthmore
Community Classes
Have you registered for your favorite classes yet? With 28 NEW classes and three dozen returning favorites to choose from, you are sure to find entertainment, enrichment, and enlightenment among the choices.
Here's a sample of featured classes:
*9/28 - 11/26 - Guitar
Monday, 7:05-8:05 pm
Strath Haven High School - Click HERE
*9/30 - 11/18 Acting Fundamentals
for Adults
Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Swarthmore Borough Hall -Click HERE
*10/01 – 11/05 - Chess
Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Strath Haven High School - Click HERE
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*10/12 – 11/02 - Folding Fun w/ Origami
Monday, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Strath Haven High School - Click HERE
*10/15 - 10/29 - Civil Liberties,
Civil Rights and the Courts
Thursday , 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Strath Haven High School - Click HERE
*10/19 - Creating a Sensory Garden
Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm ·
Strath Haven High School - Click HERE
Check out the entire fall schedule:
Click Here
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Saturdays, May - November
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Click here to visit the Market website for details on the week's vendors, musicians, and kids activity! (Updated on Tuesdays every week!)
| | Our acclaimed market is back for its 21st season! Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags! | | |
An Evening of Poetry
with Noel Quiñones
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026
7 pm - 8 pm
Celia Bookshop
Celebrate the release of Orange with Noel Quiñones, Emmy Award-winning writer, poet, educator, community organizer, and Swarthmore College alum. Noel will be in conversation with Philadelphia Poet Laureate Raina J. León.
Buy tickets HERE
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Co-Writing Collective with Dilruba Ahmed: October
Friday Oct 2nd, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Special Event
Celia Bookshop
Join a community of writers for a creative co-working session with local writer and educator Dilruba (Ruba) Ahmed. Arrive early to grab a hot drink and mingle with fellow writers, then claim a seat to focus on your writing. Brief goal-sharing at the beginning and reflections at the end will help you forge a sense of continuity and connection in your writing practice. All writers welcome – creative, academic; beginner, intermediate, advanced. Buy Tickets HERE
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Celia's Birthday Celebration
Sunday Oct 4th, 2026
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Special Event
Celia Bookshop
Celia is turning one! Join us for a full day of celebrating our first year in Swarthmore with special treats, giveaways, and plenty of bookish fun.
RSVP HERE
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Losing, Finding, Keeping: Writing Toward Resilience and Joy
Sunday Oct 4th, 2026
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Author Talk
Celia Bookshop
Join Deborah Derrickson Kossmann for a special 90-minute memoir writing workshop exploring how we shape memories into stories.
Buy tickets HERE
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The Unplugged Book Club with Delco Unplugged
Tuesday Oct 6th, 2026
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Special Event
Celia Bookshop
Discuss Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI by Dana Suskind, MD.
Space is limited, so please RSVP.
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Author Talk + Q&A with
John D. Caputo
Wednesday Oct 7th, 2026
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Author Talk
Celia Bookshop
Join John D. Caputo for a conversation and Q&A exploring his book What to Believe?
Buy tickets HERE
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Silent Book Club - Banned Books Week
Thursday Oct 8th, 2026
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Special Event
Celia Bookshop
Celebrate Banned Books Week with a silent reading night in solidarity with the freedom to read.
RSVP 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.
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This Week's PAC Center Events
Check PAC Special Events Here
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Duck Variations
Friday Oct 2, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Saturday Oct 3, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Park Avenue Community Center
Experience the wit and rhythm of Mamet in Duck Variations, where two men explore life's profound truths through casual chats about ducks. Revel in the humor and depth of their journey, and join a post-show conversation with the artists.
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Family Live Arts Cultural Series - Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 -5:30 pm
Park Avenue Community Center
Immerse your family in the vibrant traditions of Dia de los Muertos with the Family Live Arts Cultural Series. Experience performances by Danza Folclórica Tonantzin and musician Victoria Aguilar, showcasing Mexican folkloric dance and music.
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Enjoy cultural crafts, special food tastings, and an enriching celebration of heritage, community, and joy.
Details and Tickets click HERE
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Rotary Arts Conversation with Tim Kearney
Sunday, October 18, 2026-4:00 pm
Park Avenue Community Center
Dive into an engaging discussion with architect Tim Kearney, whose designs fuse artistry with community impact. As Design Principal of CuetoKEARNEYdesign, Tim's work spans concert halls to sustainable homes, always prioritizing people and the environment.
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Discover how his architectural expertise and public service intersect to create spaces that in...
Detail and Tickets click HERE
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Ready for Fall? PACC classes are ready for YOU!
Register for your favorite classes and new favorites now!
Click HERE to view and register.
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At the Swarthmore Library | | | | |
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
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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.
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Screening History: Film Series
Thursday, October 01, 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Swarthmore Library
Step into the stories behind some of history's most unforgettable moments. This film series explores movies inspired by real people and historical events, from legendary leaders and groundbreaking achievements to pivotal moments that shaped the world.
Thursday, October 1 2PM START: The Madness Of King George (running time 1 hour 50 minutes) Rated PG-13
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Coffee Talk
September 30th, 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
10 S. Chester Road Swarthmore
Let's grab a cup of coffee and chat! Topics include book and movie recommendations, suggestions for staying active and occupied, and discussing current events. Meet us at The Broad Table Tavern to connect with friends and our library community.
Registration is required. Click HERE
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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 August:
October 1st, 12:15-1:30 PM
Speaker: Lisa Oster, Director, Children, Youth & Family Programs,
Community Center
Subject: The Art of Play
October 8th, 12:15-1:30 PM
Speaker: Josie Low, student organizer of Swarthmore College Fungi Fest
Subject: Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms in Swarthmore and Why They Matter
October 15th, 12:15-1:30 PM
Speaker: Gonzalo M. Cornejo, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services
Subject: Immigration: a Data Driven Overview, Real World Challenges and Community Support through Legal Services
October 22nd, 12:15-1:30 PM
Speaker: Dana Semos (exec dir) and Sean Triplin (art dir) ,
Chester Children's Chorus
Subject: Hold For Title
October 29th, 12:15-1:30 PM
Speaker: Gail Hale, Rose Valley
Subject: Visiting Southeast Greenland
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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!
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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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Help with Rides
Can you offer an occasional ride to our members?
Stephanie McDonough, SSCA Administrator, works hard to match those needing rides with those who can provide them. Whether you need a ride or can offer one (or both!), you can reach Stephanie at (484) 437-8272. If you can offer rides, you can let her know your general availability. If you need a ride, please allow at least a few days in advance for the best possibility of a successful match with a driver.
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Looking for more?
The SSCA offers a number of programs and other ways to get involved. Please email SwarthmoreSeniors@gmail.com to indicate your interests.
Visit our website at SwarthmoreSeniors.org.
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