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Medicare 101
Thu, November 14, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
How does Medicare work? What should I know about the four parts? How do I sign up? Come get the answers! Presented by independent provider Tika Clemonts. This program is free and open to adults.
Cancelled | Boost Your Immune System This Winter
Sat, November 16, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
The holiday season is quickly approaching. This is a time when many people find themselves making food and lifestyle choices that are not in line with their health and wellness goals. Come and learn strategies to help you enjoy this time of the year without feeling deprived or isolated. This…
Fitness @ the Library
Mon, November 18, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Frankford Library
FRK Fitness Get fit and have fun with Frankford Staff. Adults and teens welcome. Every 3rd Monday. 5:30p-6:30p
Yoga Workshop
Mon, November 18, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join the Friends of PCI for their next series of yoga workshops. All levels of expertise are invited. Bring your own mat or towel. Registration for each session is required; please sign up at the PCI Reference Desk.
Senior Strength Training
Tue, November 19, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Space is limited and registration is required.To register or for more information, please contact the librarian at 215-685-1758.
Older Adult Lunch
Wed, November 20, 2019
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Make and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Chef Char Nolan. Try new, healthy, meat-free meals with AARP inspired recipes and enjoy conversation with other adults 55+. Bring a friend! We will also have door prizes, recipes, and more. Please register by calling us at 215-685-1866.
Moving Forward: Successful Aging
Wed, November 20, 2019
1:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us to discuss myths about aging. Aging well has been researched for years, with information available that can assist us as we age. People are living longer, and healthier lives, changing the image of what it means to grow older. We will offer tips about aging…
Healthy Hangout
Wed, November 20, 2019
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Students of all ages are welcome to our Healthy Hangout! Staff from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be here after school with healthy activities and information on health topics for kids.
Beginning Meditation Classes
Thu, November 21, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn the foundational practices including how to develop concentration, avoid distractions, and sit comfortably, in this four-part class. You will learn to change your habits, sleep better, and live more mindfully. Classes are taught by Michelle Stortz. Also meets on December 5 & 19
Medicare 101
Thu, November 21, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
How does Medicare work? What should I know about the four parts? How do I sign up? Come get the answers! Presented by independent provider Tika Clemonts. This program is free and open to adults.
Yoga Storytime with Ms. Becky
Sat, November 23, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for yoga stories, yoga songs, yoga games, and yoga adventures for children and their caregivers! FREE! Ms. Becky is a Children's Librarian and the Head of the Parkway Central Library Children's Department. She has over 50 hours of Children's Yoga training at Wake Up Yoga in…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, November 26, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Space is limited and registration is required.To register or for more information, please contact the librarian at 215-685-1758.
Kids Can Cook!
Tue, November 26, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids and Teens are invited to join us select Tuesdays during the school year (approximately every other week) to help prepare and enjoy a health-conscious meal! All classes are supervised by ServSafe certified chef Keisha Prosser, aka the Mobile Cooking Teacher. This program is free and open to…
Meditation for Kids
Sat, November 30, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a six week practice in Meditation. Kids who practice meditation and mindfulness are better able to focus, experience greater compassion and confidence, and can learn tools to calm themselves, and decrease anxiety. For ages 5 and up. No pre-registration is necessary.…
Meditation Workshop
Sat, November 30, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
In this six-week workshop we will explore various modalities of meditation, which has many benefits. Meditation reduces stress, controls anxiety, improves sleep and emotional health. It may also reduce blood pressure and help control pain. It is encouraged, but not required to attend…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, December 3, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Space is limited and registration is required.To register or for more information, please contact the librarian at 215-685-1758.
Kids Can Cook!
Tue, December 3, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids and Teens are invited to join us select Tuesdays during the school year (approximately every other week) to help prepare and enjoy a health-conscious meal! All classes are supervised by ServSafe certified chef Keisha Prosser, aka the Mobile Cooking Teacher. This program is free and open to…
Older Adult Lunch
Wed, December 4, 2019
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Make and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Chef Char Nolan. Try new, healthy, meat-free meals with AARP inspired recipes and enjoy conversation with other adults 55+. Bring a friend! We will also have door prizes, recipes, and more. Please register by calling us at 215-685-1866.
Beginning Meditation Classes
Thu, December 5, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn the foundational practices including how to develop concentration, avoid distractions, and sit comfortably, in this four-part class. You will learn to change your habits, sleep better, and live more mindfully. Classes are taught by Michelle Stortz. Also meets on December 19
Medicare 101
Thu, December 5, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
How does Medicare work? What should I know about the four parts? How do I sign up? Come get the answers! Presented by independent provider Tika Clemonts. This program is free and open to adults.