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bullet"55 Alive" Program - Due to the popularity of the “55-Alive” Class given in the past, Pennsbury Townwatch has decided to bring the course back again this fall. Produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and conducted throughout the country in two half-day sessions, 55 Alive teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives. Eight hours of classroom instruction that refines existing skills and develops safe, defensive driving techniques. The course is spread over two four-hour sessions on consecutive Saturday mornings. The class, subsidized by Townwatch, is priced at $10 per individual and is limited to the first 20 people.  The two half-day sessions will be held on November 13 and November 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pennsbury Township Building on 702 Baltimore Pike (U.S. Highway 1), Chadds Ford, PA 19317. You must attend both sessions to receive certification. Light refreshments will be served. Certificates are good for three years. PA law requires insurance companies to give a 5% discount for drivers 55 and older who successfully complete the course. To sign up, fill in the form on page 4 of the TOPs Newsletter, and send a $10 check made out to “Pennsbury Townwatch-55 Alive” to: Pennsbury Townwatch, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Alternatively, call the Township Building at 610-388-7323 to reserve your spot.  In the last several years, over 80 residents have been educated by our “55 Alive” classes.
bullet2010 Annual Meeting  - Our Annual Meeting was held on April 7, 2010 at the Chadds Ford Winery, hosted by Eric Miller, owner and wine master. The speaker for the meeting was Mr. Harry Roosevelt, the Executive Director of the Delaware Safety Council. His topic was “Road Rage…Violence on the Highway”. With crowded highways, construction delays, impatient and impolite drivers and daily stress have led to a sharp increase in the incidents of road range on our Nation’s roadways. Mr. Roosevelt discussed some of the  techniques to help avoid becoming a victim of road rage. Basically, one should not confront aggressive drivers. If confronted by an aggressive driver, one should pull over at a safe place and let this type of driver pass. It is not worth jeopardizing your safety, your automobile and perhaps your life by challenging a driver intent on intimidation or reckless driving.
bullet2009 Annual Meeting was a resounding success. It was held once again, at the Chadds Ford Winery on March 25, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Trooper Monthie, from the PA State Police  was the guest speaker. He is from the Avondale barracks. Trooper Monthie spoke to the crowd, about his experiences, and duties, as they apply to protecting our interests in Pennsbury Township, as well as in Chester County. He also took questions from the crowd, and gave us outstanding responses. Due to his involvement in Camp Cadet,  at the end of the night, Kevin Meloney (President), presented him with a donation from Pennsbury Townwatch to be used to help further the causes of the Camp.
bullet CPR Course - Pennsbury Townwatch will sponsor a CPR course on Saturday, November 8, 2008, from 9AM to Noon in the Township building at a reduced cost of $30. The course will be conducted by Longwood Fire Company. The certification will be good for 3 years. Call the Township, at 610)388-7323 to register.
bulletAnnual Meeting - Ms. Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Sheriff of Chester County, PA will be the guest speaker at the Annual Meeting on March 12, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Chadds Ford Winery. Wine and refreshments will be served.
bulletNational Night Out 2007 - Townwatch patrollers, members, and Board members are expected to participate in National Night Out 2007 activities on Tuesday August 8th. We will be displaying a show of force in the Township, by driving around en mass. This is a yearly event, and our part of a country wide effort. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation.
bullet Pennsbury Townwatch Website - has just been developed  in the summer of 2007, and is now up and running. It will not only allow the community to access information on Pennsbury Townwatch itself, but will also provide people will a valuable resource to tap for fun, news, events, education, community, and emergency information.
bullet"55 Alive" Program - due to the popularity of the “55-Alive” class given earlier in the year, Pennsbury Townwatch has decided to bring the course back to again in the Spring of 2009. Check the website for times and dates. Produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and conducted throughout the country in two half-day sessions, 55 Alive teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives. Eight hours of classroom instruction that refines existing skills and develops safe, defensive driving techniques. The course is normally spread over two four-hour sessions on consecutive Saturday mornings. The class is priced at $10 per individual and is limited to the first 20 people. You must attend both sessions to receive certification. Certificates are good for three years. PA law requires insurance companies to give a 5% discount for drivers 55 and older who successfully complete the course. To sign up, send a $10 check made out to “Pennsbury Townwatch-55 Alive” to: Pennsbury Townwatch, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.