We're enjoying the cooler temps, and getting excited for the autumn season. Did you know yesterday was the first day of Autumn? Those gentle breezes are reminding us to feel thankful for the change of seasons! This week we want to share a little history lesson before we dive into the newsletter. 

German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory on this day in 1846. 

The blue gas giant, which has a diameter four times that of Earth, was named for the Roman god of the sea. It has eight known moons, of which Triton is the largest, and a ring system containing three bright and two dim rings. It completes an orbit of the sun once every 165 years. In 1989, the U.S. planetary spacecraft Voyager 2 was the first human spacecraft to visit Neptune.

So, stay neptuned for your weekly Friday Five updates!

Make sure you're prepared for an extra strong Flu season by getting your Flu vaccine, and your COVID-19 boosters! Both will protect you from poor health this years. Check out the vaccination opportunities at your favorite SCS senior center below:

Other health programs SCS:

Friendship Circle (610) 237 - 6222

Diabetes Self-Management

Thursday September 29 at 2 PM

This disease takes a lot of care and planning. Learn some best practices with SCS!

Schoolhouse (610) 237 - 8100

Dr. Park talks on Medical Marijuana

Wednesday September at 1 PM

Learn hour to harness the power of this substance for pain management.

Members of Independence Blue Cross (The IBX "Blue Crew") provided a day of service to Aging at Home members today. They completed yard work, beautified gardens, prepared senior homes for the upcoming fall/winter season. This important work is what helps Delco seniors maintain their independence. SCS is grateful to IBX for supporting Aging at Home and providing volunteers! 

Are you interested in volunteering with SCS? 

Contact Michele O'Brien at (484) 496-2149 or at mobrien@scs-delco.org

There are plenty of meaningful volunteer opportunities at SCS! Deliver meals to homebound seniors, share your skills at the senior center by becoming a class instructor, or get a group together and do a day of service like our friends from IBX!

Did you know that walking 9,800 steps a day can cut your dementia risk by 50%? Even people who walked just 3,800 steps a day saw a 25 percent reduction in dementia risk. SCS is the perfect place to get those steps in with cherished friends by your side! Check out our other programs specifically designed to keep your mind and body in great health!