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For more information on any of the upcoming events, please contact the Neumann College Office of Cultural Programming by calling 610-558-5626. 

Girls Softball
Aston AA will be holding signups for Girls Softball during the following times:
Thursdays February 1st, February 8th and February 15th   6 - 8pm each night.

Saturdays February 3rd, February 10th and February 17th   1 to 3 pm each day.  Visit www.astonaa.com for more information. 

Senior Signup
Anyone interested in joining
Aston Senior Citizens can call 610-485-3164 for an application and information.  Membership requires that applicants be 55 years of age or older and a resident of Aston Township. 

Schoolwork- Free Instruction & Study Help (FISH)
Free help with your schoolwork for kids of all ages is now available at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 667 Mount Road, Aston, each Tuesday between 3 and 6 pm. No enrollment is necessary! Drop in and get assistance with those pesky homework problems. For more information, call 610.891.0386.  

Center for Lifelong Learning
At Aston Community Center
 

Country Line Dance offered … Thursdays for 10 weeks, 3/1 to 5/3      2:00 to 3:00 pm, $42
Learn the Cactus Flower, Cowboy Boogie, Trashy Women, Tush Push and more.
Instructor:  Pat Weldon  

Water Color Painting
Thursdays for 10 weeks,
2/15 to 4/19, 9:30 to 11:30, $50
Learn techniques, materials, tools, color mixing and approaches with focus on individuals needs.  Beginner through advanced welcome.

Instructor: Helen Baur

PR Certification
Wed, 4/18, 12:00 to 2:00, $5
Learn how to respond in an emergency with CPR for adults, children, and infants.  Participant’s manual is included.
Instructor:  Paul Tresca
 

Hearing Screening
Wed, May 2, 1:00, No Fee

Following a presentation on hearing loss, receive a free screening to detect hearing loss and the approximate degree of loss you may be experiencing.

Presenter: Donna Schumacher
 

Warm Water Exercise (at Rocky Run YMCA)
Sponsored by CWW, 7 weeks, $45, 2/28 to 4/14
Wed. 6:45 to 7:30 p.m., Fri. 11:00 to 11:45 and Sun. 10:15 to 11:00
Excellent for individuals with arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint replacements and other orthopedic concerns.  

Basic Computers for Beginners
Virtual Rush, 1145 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, Sponsored by Center Without Walls7 weeks, $63
Wed., 3/28 to 5/9, 9:30 to 11:30
Learn basic components of computer hardware and software, using a mouse, the desktop, taskbar, and start menu, formatting a disk, and more.  Also learn valuable troubleshooting tips. 
Instructor:  Naomi Torbert
 

New Pa. Law on Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney *NEW*
Wed. 4/25, 1:00, No Fee
Find out how to protect yourself and make sure your wishes for medical care and end of life treatment are followed. Presenters: Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq.

AARP Driving Course               AARP Driver Safety Program is intended to help older drivers improve their skills while teaching how to avoid accidents and traffic violations.

Registration secured with $10 check made payable to AARP (put dates of class on memo of check).
March 21 & 23, 9:00 to 1:00
April 25 & 27, 9:00 to 1:00

To find out more, please call Farah Esfahani at (610) 237-8100 ext. 30  or fesfahani@scs-delco.org  

Municipal News  

Beware….
During 2006, the code enforcement department received a number of complaints about contractors offering ‘a great home improvement deal’ collecting a down payment and then disappearing. None of these so-called contractors had an Aston Township Contractors License. The old adage that “if it sounds too good to be true”- it is! 

But there are sometimes good deals from reputable contractors when they have another job in your neighborhood and can take advantage of the economies of scale. However, remember this – if a contractor has taken the time to properly and legally license his business with your township, the chances are that he’s “legit” and if not - the code enforcement department knows how to find him. So if you are thinking of hiring a contractor, ask him upfront – “Are you licensed in Aston Township?” It will save you a lot of trouble in the long run!

How much rain can you retain…
Erosion and sedimentation from stormwater and the pollutants they carry is the number one cause of pollution in the Chester Creek Watershed.  A simple yet effective way for property owners to make a contribution to improving water quality and to lessening the impact to properties and communities downstream is by redirecting their downspouts from dumping onto streets and into storm sewers. One inch of rain on 1,000 square feet of rooftop creates over 600 gallons of stormwater!!

   

 

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