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SilverSneakers®
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Class Comes to Darlington |
Classes Start March 12
 Mondays 10:30-11:30am
Thursdays 11am-Noon
Free for Medicare-eligible members of participating health plans (call 610-358-3632 to check eligibility)$8 / class for all other participants
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Regular participation in SilverSneakers can help build muscular strength, improve joint mobility and increase cardiovascular endurance, leading to improved health and greater independence.
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Preschool at Darlington Arts Center |
 Open House: March 30, 9am-Noon
Education through
Music, Art, Dance & Drama
Ages 3 - 5 9 am - Noon
2, 3 or 4 days a week
Darlington has had preschool for many years that was an enrichment program for students. We've heard from parents again and again that their children learned more at our preschool, while enjoying it more, so we've decided to launch a full-fledged program!
There is a certified teacher who defines the curriculum for each age group and in coordination with the arts specialists. We cover all the early education areas including social development.  Our emphasis is on learning through play while introducing the structure of a classroom setting and fine motor skills.
For older students who want a 5 day option, the Afternoon Kindergarten Arts Program is an option with the ability to have students dropped off at Darlington from local schools.
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Arts Salute to Spring
Darlington's Only Fundraiser this year |
3 - 6pm
Cocktail Reception
at the Concord Country Club
Join us as we celebrate 34 years of Music, Art, Dance and Drama. This will be Darlington's only Fundraiser for the 2011-12 year, so you can bet it will be big! There will be student performances, a silent auction, a live auction and more. Brandywine Jazz is returning to provide lively entertainment and we will be honoring Lisa Klinger for her dedication to Darlington.
Sponsor tickets for the evening are $100; General Tickets are $40 each or $75 per pair. Thanks to Turner Construction, our Premier Sponsor for the 6th year.
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Darlington's Summer Arts Camp 2012 | |
Early Registration Discount Ends March 15 | |
Multi-disciplinary weekly themes are based on World Arts Celebrations and include:
Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Rio de Janiero's Carnaval
Bali Arts Festival
Russia's White Nights Festival
Hawaii's Aloha Festival
India's Festival of Lights
There are also 4 Visual Art Intensives & a Theater Camp. If you have not received a copy in the mail and would like one, please email Rachel Gresh at rachel@darlingtonarts.org |
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Faculty Focus | |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, is showing her new work at "Weekend with the Arts" at First Presbyterian Church in West Chester on March 2, 3 & 4. She will also have her work at 63rd Annual Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale benefiting the Chadds Ford Elementary School on March 23 & 24.
Barbara Prugh, trumpet instructor,
is keeping herself very busy with all her upcoming performances. Just some of them in March are:
March 4, 11am - Choral Eucharist service, Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington, featuring music by John Rutter for solo trumpet and choir.
March 11, 2pm - "Soaring for SOAR" benefit concert at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington.
March 18, 3pm - Chamber Music at Bournelyf featuring Festive Brass at Church of the Loving Shepherd, West Chester.
March 24, 7:30pm - Newark Symphony Chamber Music Concert - Italian Baroque, including Concerto for Two Trumpets by Vivaldi at Newark United Methodist Church.
April 1, 4pm - Bach's Mass in B Minor Christ Church Christiana Hundred.
Geri Smith, piano instructor and singer songwriter, will be performing at the Kennett Square Inn March 2 at 8pm. Her group, Brandywine Jazz, will also be performing at our Arts Salute to Spring Fundraiser on March 18th!
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Student Spotlight | |
Maren Billy, acting student of Jordan, was accepted into Cab Calloway High School.
Valerie Rood, voice student of Benson, is the female lead playing the Pirate's Wife in A Pirate's Life, March 29-31 at St. John Fisher.
Jaqueline Wu, violin student of Ahramjian, placed 3rd in the Kennett Symphony Junior Instrumental Competition in the 4th-6th grade category.
GVMS Mathcounts team
Won First place in the Delaware County Mathcounts Competition! Congratulations all the participants, including the following Darlington students:
Bo Kim, flute student of Meany
Lawrence Lee, piano student of Brown, 4th place overall
Andras Veto, piano student of Vairo
Aaron Zhou, sax student of Kauffman, 5th place overall
GVHS's A Fiddler on the Roof
March 8-10 Congratulations all the participants, including the following Darlington students:
Emily Brown, dance student of Ackin, as Chava
Tess DeMarro, dance student of Weselyk, as an Anatevka Villager
Lauren Dzeda, voice student of Dunleavy, as Woman
Emily Gabos, dance student of Weselyk, as an Anatevka Villager
Robin Graney, violin student of Perniss & piano student of Chang, a member of the Pit Orchestra
Julia Hacker, violin student of Campetti, a member of the Pit Orchestra
Julia Kinnee, dance student of Ackin & Weselyk, as a part of the PreShow
Makenna Mink, piano student of Smith and former dancer, as an Anatevka Villager
Emily Murphy, dance student of Ackin, as the 3rd Woman
Madison Noone, dance student of Ackin, as the 1st Woman
Gabrielle Poole, violin student of Perniss, as The Fiddler
Jessica Shelton, karate student of Sensei Freemas & dance student of Weselyk, as an Anatevka Villager
Maddie Shoemaker, piano student of Chang, as a dancer in the Chava Ballet
Julia St. Germain, piano student of Walski, as a part of the PreShow
UHS's The Phantom of the Opera
March 15-17 Congratulations all the participants, including the following Darlington students:
Katja Hansen, violin student of Larsen, a member of the Pit Orchestra
Ivan Yen, violin student of Liao, a member of the Pit Orchestra
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| Upcoming Events | Registrations Still Accepted for Winter/Spring Classes
Mar 3-Apr 2
Alyce Grunt
Paintings Exhibit
Mar 9, 6:45-7:45pm
Princess & Pirate
Dance Party
for ages 3-6
Mar 10, 1-3:30pm
Mar 17, 1-2:30pm
Ceramic Votive Holders Workshop
for adults
Mar 10
Hip Hop
Dance Master Class
with Samuel Reyes
ages 8-12, 1:30-3pm
ages 13+, 3-5pm
Mar 11
Center Open for Private Music Lesson Make-Ups
Mar 12, 10:30-11:30am
SilverSneakers
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Classes Begin: Mondays
Mar 15, 11am-Noon
SilverSneakers
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Classes Begin: Thursdays
Mar 15
Early Registration Discount for Summer Arts Camp Ends
for ages 3-14
Mar 16, 6-8pm
Dance Team Audition Clinic
for 7th-12th graders
Mar 16, 6-8pm
Fashion Illustration Workshop
for ages 9-13
Mar 17, 1:30-4pm
Digital SLR Photography Workshop
for teens & adults
Mar 18, 3-6pm
Arts Salute to Spring
Annual Fundraiser
at Concord Country Club
Mar 24
Belfast Connection
Irish Folk Music
Coffee House Concert
7:30pm Open Mic
8pm Belfast Connection
Mar 26-Apr 23, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Music
for ages 4-6
Mar 30, 9am-Noon
Preschool at Darlington
Open House
Apr 2-8
Spring Break
No Classes & Lessons - Special Workshops Scheduled
Apr 2, 9am-4pm
Fairy Tale Cooking & Crafts
In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 5-7
Registration Deadline: Mar 26
Apr 2, 9am-4pm
A Play in a Day
In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 8-13
Registration Deadline: Mar 26
Apr 3, 9am-4pm
Create a Beat!
In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 5-7
Registration Deadline: Mar 27
Apr 3, 9am-4pm
A Magical Musical
In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 8-13
Registration Deadline: Mar 27
Apr 4, 9am-4pm
Modern Masterpieces
Art All In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 5-7
for ages 8-13
Registration Deadline: Mar 28
Apr 5, 9am-4pm
Arts From Afar
Art All In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 5-7
for ages 8-13
Registration Deadline: Mar 29
Apr 9, 9am-4pm
Cartooning & Illustration
Art All In-Service Day
Spring Break
for ages 7-12
Registration Deadline: Apr 2
call 610-358-3632
or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
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| Volunteers Needed | Be a part of the arts by volunteering at Darlington!
Adults and mature teens are needed for short term and long term volunteer projects. If you have at least 2 hours per week - we need you.
Darlington's Current Needs include:
- Volunteer Greeters
- Volunteer Gardeners
- Volunteer Office Administrative Assistants
- Volunteer Special Events Assistants
Please email susan@darlingtonarts.org if you are interested. Thanks! |
 | Darlington Arts Center needs your help to serve the cultural needs of our diverse community. All donations are tax deductible and allow us to send outreach programs to underserved children, improve our facility and provide scholarships. Your donation will be gratefully received and wisely used.
Contributions to Darlington Arts Center can be made through your local United Way Employee Campaign where you work.
The Darlington Arts Center can be selected through the United Ways of:
State of DE #8416
Southeastern PA
#4131
State of NJ
(enter our info)
Specify Darlington's information or choice number on the Donor Choice Pledge Form.
Darlington Arts Center
EIN: 23-2081984
977 Shavertown Rd
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support.
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| Leadership at the Darlington Arts Center |
Serving on our Board of Directors and the Board Committees is a meaningful way to get involved with the Darlington Arts Center. We're looking for energetic people with an interest in sharing their legal, financial, public relations and marketing expertise. Our Board meets every other month. Board Committees typically meet in months where the Board does not. Board members participate in activities of the full Board and sit on at least one Board Committee. Interested? Contact Executive Director Susan Nicodemus Quinn at 610-358-3632 x106 or susan@darlingtonarts.org. |
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