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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, April 16, 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.
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Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Wed, April 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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Lunch & Poetry Thursdays
Thu, April 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry. It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month! Register at bit.ly/CulinaryLiteracy
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, April 17, 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…
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Movement Mornings
Fri, April 18, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
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Yoga in Olney!
Sat, April 19, 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.
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Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, April 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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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…
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Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon, April 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a free blood pressure screening by the Penn Nursing Community Champions, and get more information about how to check out a free blood pressure cuff from the library!
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, April 21, 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…
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, April 22, 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…
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Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness Fair
Tue, April 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Stop in and get information that will be helpful to your health and life in general. Learn how to "Stop the Bleed" with an on-site training, find out about stroke prevention and healthy eating, speak to someone from the Department of Behavioral Health and disAbilities, and…
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A Healthier You Chat with PCOM
Tue, April 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Get practical advice and tips to help you advocate for you and your loved ones health. Free blood pressure screening for everyone attending. Free giveaways and community resources! With PCOM Community Wellness Initiative.
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, April 22, 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…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, April 23, 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.
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Healthy Habits for a Vibrant Life
Wed, April 23, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a chat on practical tips you can start today to live a healthy and vibrant life. Free blood pressure screenings will be available. This program is presented by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Wellness Initiative. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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Lunch & Poetry Thursdays
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry. It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month! Register at bit.ly/CulinaryLiteracy
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, April 24, 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…
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Movement Mornings
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
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Chair Yoga
Fri, April 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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…