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Senior Strength Training
Tue, April 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate
Tue, April 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Learn about cooking and baking techniques by cooking with ms Kate on the first and third of the month at 4-5:30 pm. Participants will work in teams and then eat the wonderful food we cook up.
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, April 2, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
We're Not Blowing Smoke: The Facts About Medical Marijuana
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come learn facts about medical marijuana in this program led by Ruth Charbonnearu, RN, JD from Thomas Jefferson University. We will learn about the pros and cons of medical marijuana from an expert in the field. This program is for adults.
Resource Table - Community Wellness
Thu, April 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). See how they can help you, your family, or friends. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, April 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Yoga for Adults
Thu, April 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
Movement Mornings
Fri, April 4, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
Chair Yoga
Fri, April 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
CPR Training with the Mobile CPR Project
Fri, April 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Learn life-saving skills at our CRP Training, hosted by the The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia. Learn non-certification training - how to recognize cardiac arrest, how to perform hands-only CPR, and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). *You will not receive a…
Mindful Yoga Basics with Kate Howell
Fri, April 4, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Are you new to yoga or looking for a gentle, supportive introduction to this transformative practice? Join us for, "Mindful Yoga Basics" to experience a comprehensive introduction to yoga – postures, breath, and relaxation tools – in a warm and welcoming environment.…
Yoga in Olney!
Sat, April 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Come unwind & rejuvenate yourself! This is the opportunity to relax & stretch! Provided by the Olney Community Collaborative & Roots 2 Rise. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Yoga for Kids Pop Up with KCee
Sat, April 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a yoga class for kids! This fun and active class is designed for children ages 4-12 years old to explore yoga & mindfulness through exciting poses, breathing & guided meditation. Kids will learn how to move their bodies, stretch, & breathe as relaxation…
Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
Yoga Workshop
Mon, April 7, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a free yoga class for adults and teens.Learn the Vinyasa flow. Please bring a mat; there may be a few to borrow but are extremely limited. No need to register, just show up!
Kid's Cooking Club
Mon, April 7, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Experience the art and science of cooking while you make a delicious snack with your very own hands! 2/3 No Bake Sweet Potato Pie 3/3 Grilled Cheese 4/7 Paper Bag Popcorn
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, April 7, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, April 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Tue, April 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training
Tue, April 8, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…