Senior Happenings 2020

Retirement communities in the area host interesting events, open to the public as well as their residents. You’ll find health screenings, education classes, information sessions, entertainment and so much more. Check them out!

Ongoing
Arboretum
Kendal-Crosslands
1109 E. Baltimore Pk., Kennett Square
610-388-1441; KCArboretum.org
The certified, accredited Arboretum on the grounds is open to the public 7 days a week. Visitors check in at the front desk, pick up a map and walk the Arboretum’s paved pathways. Visit and enjoy over 400 trees labeled on the 500-acre campus.

January 2–30
Presidential Children: An OSHER Lifelong Learning Class
Plush Mills
501 Plush Mills Rd., Wallingford
610-690-1630; PlushMills.com
Instructor David Hudiak shares the stories of Presidential children. Some became prominent; others faded into obscurity. Some benefited from the prominence of their Presidential parents; others were crushed by the weight of expectations. 10:30 a.m. Call for more information.

January 8
The Mobile Museum
Kyffin Grove
1419 Horsham Rd., North Wales
267-460-8100; KyffinGrove.com
Kyffin Grove hosts popular speaker Pat Richardson as he explores the life of Norman Rockwell from his beginnings in New York City through a lifetime of Americana illustrations on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. Learn about his famous paintings depicting great moments in the 20th century. Call for details.

January 18
Montessori Method of
Enhanced Living
Friends Home in Kennett
147 W. State St., Kennett Square
610-444-8785; FriendsHomeInKennett.org
Friends Home in Kennett presents a demonstration of the Montessori Method of Enhanced Living enjoyed throughout the community. Free, plus refreshments. 1 to 4 p.m. Call to RSVP.

January 20–April 20
Parkinson’s Support Group,
AARP Refresher Course
Shipley Manor
2723 Shipley Rd., Wilmington, DE
302-477-8813; FiveStarSeniorLiving.com
Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16, Apr. 20,
Shipley Manor hosts Parkinson’s Support Group — 5 p.m. Coffee, juice and snacks provided.
Feb. 6, Apr. 2, AARP refresher course at Shipley Manor 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee, juice and snacks.

February 15
Love Songs Through the Years
Friends Home in Kennett
147 W. State St., Kennett Square
610-444-8785; FriendsHomeInKennett.org
Friends Home in Kennett presents “Love Songs Through the Years,” featuring the Friends Home Choir at 2 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. Free, plus refreshments. Call to RSVP.

St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Friends Home in Kennett
147 W. State St., Kennett Square
610-444-8785; FriendsHomeInKennett.org
Friends Home in Kennett hosts their St. Patty’s Day Celebration. Enjoy Shamrock Shakes and Patty Cakes! 1 to 4 p.m. Call to RSVP.

April 30
9th Annual Wellness Fair
& Open House
Luther Acres
600 E. Main St., Lititz
717-626-1171; LutherCare.org
Luther Acres hosts its 9th Annual Wellness Fair & Open House. Featuring free educational seminars, health fair and tours of the beautiful campus just steps away from charming downtown Lititz. See website for details.