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Yoga Fun
Tue, January 21, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Yoga stories, yoga songs, yoga games, and yoga adventures with Ms. Becky! Stretch, relax, and build strength with fun activities for children ages 11 and under. Children ages 6 & under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Community Chef Cooking Demo
Tue, January 21, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join our Community Chefs as they demo light bites of fruits and veggies that are simple, low-cost, and tasty. Enjoy, and take the recipe so you can make it at home! Tuesdays, January 21 and 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Led by Community Chef, Lee Scottlorde
Health & Social Resources Fair!
Wed, January 22, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
This is Parkway Central Library's second Annual FREE Community Health & Social Resources Fair. Start the new year in a healthy way! Come for free health screenings, free hair cuts, hygiene kits, and other giveaways. Visit with our trained therapy dogs. Community partners include:…
Strength Training Fitness Series
Wed, January 22, 2020
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join us for a free Strength Training Series for all ages and abilities. Classes will feature use of items that can be checked out with our Home Gym Kits so you can continue these exercises at home! Register by calling 215-685-1866
New Year... New Goals
Wed, January 22, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Let's start our new year resolutions strong by learning how to get started on your fitness journey. Our Certified Trainer, and her assistant, will walk you through setting SMART fitness goals, share ideas for effective and efficient meal prep, and how how to schedule regular movement…
Mindfulness Meditation
Thu, January 23, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper. The benefits accrue with practice. Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.
Tai Chi for Adults with Darrell Bryant
Thu, January 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day: Tai Chi for Adults with Darrel Bryant, instructor. Meets most Thursdays.
Nurturing Parenting
Fri, January 24, 2020
10:15 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Nurturing Parenting An initiative that helps build nurturing relationships between parents and children. Presented by Concilio Register Today! 215-627-3100 Join our 12-week parenting class to learn skills that promote healthy development in your children. …
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Fri, January 24, 2020
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…
Healthy Cooking and Nutrition Class
Fri, January 24, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Educators from The Food Trust will share healthy low cost recipes, nutrition tips, and giveaways. Contact Chalise at csaunders@thefoodtrust.org for more details
Walking Through Fairhill
Sat, January 25, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Come take a stroll through the neighborhood with us, weather permitting.
Healing with the Body as Energy
Sat, January 25, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Black and Brown communities have strong traditions of healing through touch and spiritual energy. This workshop will explore reiki, the chakras, and the cultural practice of "laying of the hands." Participants will also have the option to receive reiki.
Mindful Meditation
Mon, January 27, 2020
1:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Ground your mind and body with Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga. Spend a peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. Groups must call to register before attending.
Mindfulness Moments
Mon, January 27, 2020
1:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Take 30 minutes to get quiet and be still.
Chair Yoga
Mon, January 27, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Ground your mind and body with Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. *Groups or agencies are requested to call in advance.
Community Chef Cooking Demo
Tue, January 28, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join our Community Chefs as they demo light bites of fruits and veggies that are simple, low-cost, and tasty. Enjoy, and take the recipe so you can make it at home! 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Led by Community Chef, Lee Scottlorde
Strength Training Fitness Series
Wed, January 29, 2020
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join us for a free Strength Training Series for all ages and abilities. Classes will feature use of items that can be checked out with our Home Gym Kits so you can continue these exercises at home! Register by calling 215-685-1866
Baby Massage Intro Class
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Come learn infant and pediatric massage through song, story, and hands-on interactive skills! Tiffany Silliman Cohen is an Advanced Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMTII) and Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT). Bring a blanket and anything you may need to take care of you and your…
Mindfulness Meditation
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper. The benefits accrue with practice. Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.
Weekly Warm-up and Form Class – Tai Chi Chuan
Thu, January 30, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Yang Style Form and gentle warm ups for health and well-being. Appropriate for beginner, novice and intermediate students. No previous training required.