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Veterans Luncheon

Veterans Luncheon at Lighthouse Hall Tuesday, November 9

Tuesday, Nov. 9 • 10 AM-2 PM

Veterans in the 159th Legislative District are invited to join State Rep. Brian Kirkland for a Veteran’s luncheon as we celebrate and honor the service of those who sacrificed their time, energy and families for our country and our freedoms. Come meet the staff from Rep. Kirkland’s district office and get information on state services benefiting Veterans.

Please RSVP by calling (610) 876-6420.

Location:

Eddystone Lighthouse Hall
1401 9th Street, Eddystone, PA 19022


PA Department of Health

COVID-19 Situation Report Released by PA Department of Health

PA Deprtment of Health (DOH) continues coordination efforts with FEMA, PEMA, and other state agencies through the Department Operations Center (DOC) to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

DOH focus remains on vaccine distribution, long-term care facility outbreaks and joint agency planning for potential COVID-19 impacts on educational institutions. Currently, there are 1,530,309 (+28,185 from 10/15/21) positive cases, and 30,903 (+485 from 10/15/21) deaths in Pennsylvania.

Click here to download the full report

EDSI program

Eddystone Youth Program for Ages 12-16 Begins October 19

Looking to have fun and learn new skills? The Eddystone Youth Program is a free after hours program for youths ages 12-16 that takes place twice a week for twelve weeks beginning Tuesday, October 19. The group meets from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Eddystone Lighthouse Hall and lasts for 12 weeks (excluding holiday weeks.

Please visit http://info.edsisolutions.com/delcoeddystoneyouth to learn more and register.

For more information please call EDSI Delaware County at 610-876-4855.

Farmers Markets

Seniors Eligible for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables From Local Farmers Markets

2021 Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program


Providing eligible Delaware County seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local Farmers Markets!

Eligibility for $24 worth of vouchers per person

Must be 60 years or older and a resident of Delaware County

Income Guidelines: $23,828 for 1 in a household; $32,227 for 2 in a household.

How To Apply: June 1—September 30, 2021

IN PERSON:
Some sites will provide in-person distribution following all CDC safety guidelines. Please contact your local senior center (listed below) for distribution days/times and to make an appointment.

BY MAIL:
A Voucher application must be completed to receive the vouchers. Once the application is received and approved, vouchers will be mailed to the
recipient. **A self-addressed stamped envelope should be returned with the completed Voucher application. Voucher applications will be distributed upon request only and can be sent by mail or email to eligible individuals.

Download application


Farmers Markets in Delaware County (PDF)

LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

  • Chester Senior Center, Chester — 610-497-3550
  • Friendship Circle Senior Center, Darby — 610-237-6222
  • Good Neighbor Senior Center, Sharon Hill — 610-586-8170
  • Surrey Media Center, Havertown — 610-446-2070
  • Schoolhouse Center, Folsom — 610-237-8100
  • Wayne Senior Center—Wayne — 610-688-6246

For general program information, call (610) 497-3550

This program is sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture.

Falling programs from COSA

A Matter of Balance: COSA’s FREE Fall Prevention Programs

Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) has scheduled several programs this fall to empower others to take control of their health and help prevent falls. 

In the U.S. an adult age 65 or older falls every second of the day. More than 3 million older adults are treated for fall-related injuries each year. 

Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and the second leading cause of accidental, unintentional death worldwide. Not only can falls be deadly, but the financial cost of falls is great- $50 billion annually for non-fatal falls and $754 million spent on fatal falls. Although the statistics can be frightening, falls can be prevented.

Older adults can be proactive in preventing falls by participating in COSA’s FREE Fall Prevention Programs: Healthy Steps and A Matter of Balance , evidence-based programs developed for those age 60 and over. These programs address fear of falling through education and equip participants with the right tools to make a difference in their lives to reduce fall risk. Please join us at one of our upcoming sessions to be proactive and prevent falls: 

FREE Healthy Steps Program

A two-session virtual program offered three times this fall: 

  • Wednesday, September 22nd and Thursday, September 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon 
  • Wednesday, October 13 th and Friday, October 15 th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. 
  • Wednesday, November 17 th and Thursday, November 18 th from 10 am. to 12:00 noon 

FREE A Matter of Balance Program

Offered in-person this fall at Friendship Circle Senior Center, 1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby on Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital Campus: 

  • Mondays, October 4th through November 22 nd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. except for holiday on Monday October 11th – meeting Tuesday, October 12 th instead. 

Must Register – Contact: Ellen Williams, Health and Wellness Program Manager at COSA at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by calling 610-499-1937.