The Friday Five

Welcome to the Friday Five

SCS Wants You to Be Proactive About Your Health!

Welcome to the Friday Five! This week, we're sharing opportunities to take charge of your health, get a head start on the holiday season, learn more about programs that support independent living, and enjoy a little fall fun along the way. From cancer awareness presentations and vision screenings to Christmas party tickets and a whodunnit mystery, there's something for everyone in this week's Friday Five. Read on to see what's happening at SCS!

Keep an Eye on Your Health

Taking care of your eyes is an important part of staying healthy and independent! Join Schoolhouse Center on Wednesday, October 21, at 12:15 PM for an Aging Eyes presentation and free eye screenings with Dr. Candy Bantum.

Good Neighbor Senior Center will also host an Eye Care Prevention presentation and visual screenings on Monday, October 19, beginning at 10 AM.

Don't miss these opportunities to learn more about protecting your vision and to get your free eye screening!

Knowledge is Power: Cancer Awareness & Prevention

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn more about cancer risks, screening options, and prevention. Fox Chase Cancer Center will present Understanding Your Cancer Risk and Screening Options at Friendship Circle on Monday, October 19, from 1-2 PM.

Join Good Neighbor on Tuesday, October 20, at 1 PM for Main Line Health's The Cancer Talk. Both presentations offer valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your health.

PLUS, Chester Senior Center on Wednesday, October 28, will hold their Poppin' in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Event, featuring celebrating survivors, exercise, education, and more.

Get Festive with Schoolhouse

Tickets for Schoolhouse Center's Christmas Party are on sale NOW, so be sure to check out the flyer for details and get your tickets. Before the holiday festivities begin, join Chester Senior Center on Wednesday, October 28

Discover How Aging at Home Can Support YOU

Want to learn more about resources that can help older adults remain safe and independent at home? Join Christine Helmandollar, Program Director, for an introduction to SCS's Aging at Home Program on Friday, November 6, at 11 AM at Tinicum Library. Registration is appreciated! Email Christine at chelmandollar@scs-delco.org or register in person at the library to learn more about the services and support available.

Festive # 5: A Little Mystery and a Spooky Adventure

Ready to put your sleuthing skills to the test? Chester Senior Center invites you to its Whodunnit Mystery on Tuesday, October 20, at 11 AM.

And if an outing is more your style, don't forget to register by October 20 for Friendship Circle's trip to Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, October 29.

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.