{"id":1196,"date":"2011-09-15T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2011-09-15T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=1196"},"modified":"2011-09-15T09:00:35","modified_gmt":"2011-09-15T13:00:35","slug":"upcoming-kennett-senior-center-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=1196","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Kennett Senior Center events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?attachment_id=1198\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1198\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1198 alignright\" title=\"KennettSeniorCenter\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/KennettSeniorCenter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"188\" \/><\/a>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Book Talk by Donna Murray (from the Bayard Taylor Library) on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Murray will be reviewing the book \u201cPersuasion\u201d by Jane Austen.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Health Workshop on Thursday, October 6 from 1:00 &#8211; 2:00 p.m. Dr. Chad Laurence will be providing information on back safety, posture and injury protection. You will learn how to avoid back injuries by significantly increasing safety at home and on the job, and drastically reducing the risk of injury by understanding how lifting and posture affects your health.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Book Club session on Tuesday, October 11 from 10:00 \u2013 11:00 a.m. The Book Club is always looking for new members to join the group for stimulating and interesting discussions. They will be reviewing the book \u201cThe Appeal\u201d by John Grisham. Please contact Cindy Engle @610-444-3947 if you would be interested in joining the club.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon Tea Party on Tuesday, October 11 from 2:30 \u2013 4:00 p.m. In addition to a variety of fine teas, delicacies are served to the delight of the participants. The theme of October\u2019s Tea Party is \u201cCandy Corn Party\u201d. The cost is &amp;6\/member and $8\/non-member. Please call the KASC for reservations @610-444-4819.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Free Blood Pressure Screening on the second Thursday of each month. This service is provided by Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. In addition to KASC members, all seniors in the general public age 60 and up are invited to receive this important medical service. No appointment is necessary. The next scheduled date is Thursday, October 13 from 10:30 \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors the 2011 Bazaar\/Craft Fair with Specialty Vendors on Friday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. The annual event features the finest needlework, crafts, a boutique, white elephant, raffle items, collectibles, general store, fashion corner, baked goods, homemade soup by the quart, and \u201cfood to go\u201d for your convenience. The Kennett Area Senior Center staff, members, and volunteers have devoted much time and energy into making the 2011 Bazaar\/Craft Fair and upscale attraction for all who attend. There is truly something for everyone .<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors \u201cThe Heart of the Matter\u201d on Thursday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 noon or 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m. This is an interactive workshop designed for family, friends, and caregivers serving individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia. Invest this time and reap the rewards for a greater understanding and renewed sensitivity regarding the challenges of Dementia. To reserve a seat at one of these sessions, please contact Francesca Censurato @610-444-4819. This is a free service of the Kennett Area Senior Center.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a monthly \u201cSpirit Day\u201d on Friday, October 28. The theme is \u201cSports Day\u201d and everyone is encouraged to wear or bring something similar to the theme. This day of fun and social interaction will also include the movie \u201cInvictus\u201d at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon \u201cSunday Dinner with Friends\u201d on Sunday, October 30 from 1:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be from 1:00 \u2013 1:45 and Music and Dancing from 1:45 \u2013 3:00. The cost is $10\/person and the theme is \u201cOur Halloween Party\u201d. Music will be provided by the Center Sounds. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please contact the KASC @610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations.<\/p>\n<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center is open Monday from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-444-4819 or visit www.kennettseniorcenter.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Book Talk by Donna Murray (from the Bayard Taylor Library) on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Murray will be reviewing the book \u201cPersuasion\u201d by Jane Austen. 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