Free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments for PA residents age 65 and over or with a disability.
Pennsylvania is offering seniors free rides to their COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Residents over 65 or those with a disability may qualify for free or reduced fare.
More information is found at the PA Shared Ride program website.
Delaware County is currently offering the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines to Delaware County residents.
A complete schedule of upcoming clinics and additional vaccination opportunities is available online at delcopa.gov/vax/.
In Yeadon, the Pfizer vaccine – eligible for those ages 12 and up – will be administered at the Delaware County Wellness Center, 125 Chester Avenue, between 3 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, May 27. Learn more
On Friday, May 28, the Moderna vaccine will be offered at the Wellness Center between 11 am and 8 pm. Learn more
Walk-ins are welcome. No ID or Health Insurance Required.
The week of May 24-28, a series of morning pop-up clinics will take place in Darby Township, Glenolden, Prospect Park, Tinicum, and Chester Township. See additional details on each clinic here.
Each Thursday, from 3 to 7 pm, the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered for free to all eligible recipients in the Great Hall (main lobby) of the terminal. Learn more at delcopa.gov/vax/.
Individuals can call the Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100, or by email covid19resources.co.delaware.pa.us, to add themselves or a homebound loved one, friend or neighbor to the “Homebound Roster” for an on-site at-home vaccination. Information needed includes the name of the person to be vaccinated, a phone number, zip code, and an email if applicable.
A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 am.
The meeting is open to public participation via Zoom using the information below:
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May 29, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time
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Senior Community Services Delaware County APPRISE Program offers four Medicare Presentations:
You will find our monthly Zoom Medicare Presentations informative and helpful.
Contact Louisa Mygatt to REGISTER for any of the APPRISE Program Medicare Presentations at louisaapprise@yahoo.com or Call APPRISE Director Glenda A. Radical at 484-494-3769.
June 2: https://fb.me/e/5c8Zk9FTa
June 7: https://fb.me/e/2hPxaqysF
June 15: https://fb.me/e/1lMGF7QIl
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July 15: https://fb.me/e/9cWK9y1ny
SCS APPRISE Program is funded in part through the Administration for Community Living under contract with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging.
The goal of this project is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Bicycle facilities help to promote public health and create non-motorized connections between people and trails, parks, schools, transit sites, and other key areas. This pubic meeting will provide more information on this important project.
The virtual meeting takes place Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. Click here for additional details and the link to participate.
Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!
The Borough of Yeadon is currently accepting resumes of residents interested in serving on the Library Board and the Civil Service Commission.
Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Borough Manager via mail or email.
Borough Manager
Yeadon Borough
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050
A Library Board member is appointed by Council in three year terms. There are a total of nine people on the Board and their terms expire in different years. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Board is responsible for presenting a financial report to Council by November 1 of each year. The Board also gives free library service to the residents and taxpayers.
The Civil Service Commission makes an annual report containing a brief summary of its work during the year and a full accounting for expenditures of public monies, which is available for public inspection. The Commission also reviews application submissions for the Police Department.
Ready for a new challenge? We have a reading challenge for you, no matter your age or the time of year! Track your progress on Beanstack and complete fun activities. Register for our current challenge today!
For More Information go to delcolibraries.org/reading-challenge or visit the links below to learn more:
Beanstack Reading Challenges Readers
Readers
Adults
Kids
Teens
Parents
Literature & Criticism
Early Literacy
Want to learn how to make the most out of your reading lifestyle? Read a book for each badge and complete the activities to elevate your literary experience! Review the books to collect review badges and be automatically entered to win a prize! This challenge continues until the end of the year. Enjoy!
What You Can Do
– Track your reading
– Complete reading challenges
– Earn badges, incentives, and prizes
– Write book reviews
How to Sign Up
– Register Here
– Download the Beanstack Tracker app: Apple Store | Google Play
– For instructions on using Beanstack, click here.
– For instructions on using the Beanstack app, click here.
Feel free to contact the library for more information: yeadon@delcolibraries.org
Following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-15, Delaware County government is now offering the Pfizer vaccine at select walk-in and drive-thru clinic locations, beginning on Thursday, May 13.
The Pfizer vaccine will be available — without the need for an appointment — to everyone ages 12 and over at Springfield Hospital (190 Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA) on Thursday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times to receive the Pfizer vaccine will be listed at delcopa.gov/vax.
Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged to allow for a more efficient process and a shorter wait time for residents.
In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, Delaware County continues to administer the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, both available for anyone ages 18 and over.
The full schedule can be found at delcopa.gov/vax
Individuals with questions can contact the County’s COVID-19 Call Center by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at covid19resources@co.delaware.pa.us, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Learn more at https://delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/covid_pfizervaccine12to15.html
Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins, in partnership with Oak Street Health and Liberty Bell Benefits, presents the Mayor’s Senior Expo this Saturday, May 15, 11 AM to 4 PM in the municipal lot at Church Lane and Guenther Avenue.
