Philadelphia Department of Public Health| FREE NARCAN DAY

Mon, September 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Health department staff will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute Narcan. From 1-4PM

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Kids Cooking Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Learn how to make healthy afterschool snacks with our Mobile Cooking Teacher, Keisha Prosser. Construct simple and delicious snacks from start to finish; such as, mini vegetable pizzas, granola bars, and fruit smoothies. You will also learn about healthy cooking and food safety, and will taste…

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Yoga Workshop

Mon, September 23, 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.  

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Senior Strength Training

Tue, September 24, 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.…

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New and Expectant Parents Group

Tue, September 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

New & Expectant Parents & Caregivers Group Led by a new mom in the neighborhood, this group provides snacks, socializing, and support for parents and their young ones. All parents, nannies, and caregivers that have or are expecting infants and young toddlers are welcome!    

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Kids Yoga

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that…

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Naloxone Giveaway Day

Wed, September 25, 2019 11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

Visit between 11am-5pm to receive a FREE naloxone (Narcan) kit. Health Department staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute naloxone (Narcan). No registration required 1 naloxone kit per…

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Keep it Moving: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Wed, September 25, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Are you an adult, age 60 or older, with chronic pain that lasts months or years at a time?  Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, lower-back pain, neck pain, pelvic pain?  Do you find yourself being grumpy, having negative thoughts, and feeling helpless?  This workshop can help…

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Older Adult Lunch

Wed, September 25, 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.

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Author Talk: Kathryn Rossé

Wed, September 25, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Kathryn Rossé will present her book Healing Connections; Recovery from Workplace Bullying.  In making the case for creating bully-free work environments, this book examines the ways in which workplace bullying is manifested; the damage it does; what can be done to confront the…

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Adulting 101 - Healthy Relationships

Thu, September 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Budgets, and Cleaning, And Laundry OH MY! We will help to demystify everything from relationships to renting an apartment. Healthy Relationships– Learn how to maintain healthy romantic and platonic relationships presented by Planned Parenthood  Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or…

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, September 27, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

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Author Talk: Nava Atlas

Sat, September 28, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

With "5-Ingredient Vegan", vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curous can enjoy the convenience of getting truly easy plant-based recipes on the table fast - most in less than 20 minutes!  Nava Atlas is the author of many bestselling vegetarian and vegan cookbooks and runs two active…

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Philadelphia Department of Public Health| FREE NARCAN DAY

Mon, September 30, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Health department staff will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute Narcan. From 1-4PM

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The ABCs of CBD

Mon, September 30, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Are you curious about CBD?  Join us for an informative program, where you will learn: What is CBD? The difference between CBD and THC How to know if you are buying high quality CBD Consumption methods of CBD Hemp derived CBD versus Medical Marijuana derived CBD What current research is…

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Yoga Workshop

Mon, September 30, 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.  

Adult Other Great Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga Health

Senior Strength Training

Tue, October 1, 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.…

Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Health & Fitness Health

New and Expectant Parents Group

Tue, October 1, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

New & Expectant Parents & Caregivers Group Led by a new mom in the neighborhood, this group provides snacks, socializing, and support for parents and their young ones. All parents, nannies, and caregivers that have or are expecting infants and young toddlers are welcome!    

Adult Discussion and Participation Health

Keep it Moving: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Wed, October 2, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Are you an adult, age 60 or older, with chronic pain that lasts months or years at a time?  Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, lower-back pain, neck pain, pelvic pain?  Do you find yourself being grumpy, having negative thoughts, and feeling helpless?  This workshop can help…

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, October 4, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Health