The Friday Five

Welcome to The Friday Five

Stay safe, informed, and connected with this week's newsletter

Before you head out to enjoy this week's activities, please note that Pennsylvania is under a Code Purple Air Quality Alert today due to wildfire smoke. Older adults, young children, and individuals with respiratory conditions are encouraged to avoid outdoor physical activity and monitor local air quality conditions. As always, your health and safety come first!

We hope you can safely join us for the many exciting programs and events featured in this week's Friday Five - from educational opportunities to live music, creative activities, and summertime fun at our senior centers.

Read about it all below, we''ll see you next week!

Aging at Home Prospect Park Library Event

Join Senior Community Services at the Prospect Park Library on Wednesday, July 30 at 2:00 PM to learn about our Aging at Home Program and the many services available to help older adults continue living safely and comfortably at home. Registration is appreciated but not required. Come discover how Aging at Home can support you or someone you love.

An Evening Under the Stars at Chester

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and fun at Chester Senior Center’s Soulful Summer Jam: An Evening Under the Stars on Friday, August 21! Enjoy music by DJ Breeze and a live performance by Obadiah and Friends as they bring you your favorite R&B, soul, and Motown hits.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased in advance using the QR code on the flyer or pay at the center in person. Please note: No tickets will be sold at the door. Don’t miss this special summer celebration!

A Sweet Schoolhouse Event

Join us for A Sweet Time at Schoolhouse on Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 PM! Enjoy an afternoon ice cream social while spending time with friends and neighbors. We're also pleased to welcome Prospect Park Police Chief David Madonna, who will be on hand to answer questions and chat with attendees. Be sure to sign up today. We'd love to see you there!

Summer Art Classes at Friendship Circle:

Don't Forget About This Month's Sip and Paint

Looking for a fun and relaxing afternoon? Friendship Circle Senior Center's monthly Sip & Paint will be next week on Friday, July 24 at 1:00 PM. For just $5, participants can enjoy a creative afternoon of painting, refreshments, and good company. No experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and enjoy the fun!

Wednesday Wordsearch at Good Neighbor

Put your thinking cap on and join the fun at Good Neighbor Senior Center on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30 AM for Wednesday Wordsearch Summer Scattergories! Challenge your brain, share some laughs, and enjoy a morning with fellow members. It's a great way to keep your mind active while having fun.

Renew your membership today!

Our 2026 Membership Drive continues, and it's always a great time to renew or become a member of an SCS Senior Center and/or our Aging at Home Program!

When you join Senior Community Services, you help support the programs, activities, and welcoming spaces that bring older adults together across Delaware County. Membership helps sustain health and wellness opportunities, educational programming, social events, and meaningful community connections at our centers every day.

A membership also makes a thoughtful gift for a friend, neighbor, or loved one, because community is something worth sharing.

Support Senior Community Services

Your gift to Senior Community Services (SCS) helps promote good health, independence, and a better quality of life for older adults across Delaware County. Please consider making an easy, safe, and secure online donation to help us continue delivering meals, strengthening senior centers, and supporting older adults in our community.

The official registration and financial information for Senior Community Services, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll-free, within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.