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COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, September 30, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 30, 2024
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…
Novel Therapies for Aging Brains
Mon, September 30, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a presentation on cutting-edge therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, exploring how academic research on shark biology informs clinical applications. Afterward, the Culinary Literary Center will demonstrate a healthy salad…
Mental Health Resource Table
Tue, October 1, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Come speak with a Community Wellness Specialist today! Information and resources will be provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Evidence Based Prevention of Gun Violence
Tue, October 1, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
NOTICE: Originally scheduled for September 10th, this program was rescheduled due to the early closure of the library. Join us for a program on gun violence prevention from a public health perspective, featuring Sara Solomon and Bernadette Hohl of the Penn Injury Science Center.…
Cooking with Ms. Keisha
Tue, October 1, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. Learn about cooking and baking techniques while working in teams. Then eat the wonderful food you cooked!
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 2, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10 in October. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Walking Group
Thu, October 3, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us! Whether you are continuing down your path or taking your first steps on your journey towards being healthier and happier, all are welcome! Walk at your own pace, weather permitting.
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, October 7, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, October 7, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, October 7, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, October 7, 2024
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…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 9, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10 in October. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Mindfulness Meditation | Beginner Session
Wed, October 9, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, you will learn about the benefits of meditation and how to practice. We will conclude with a short, guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Walking Group
Thu, October 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us! Whether you are continuing down your path or taking your first steps on your journey towards being healthier and happier, all are welcome! Walk at your own pace, weather permitting.
Mental Health Resource Table
Tue, October 15, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Come speak with a Community Wellness Specialist today! Information and resources will be provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
Vanna Health Information Table
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Vanna Health is excited to connect with the community! The team will be setting up a table to spread awareness about their mission and the services they offer. Vanna Health is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) through support that builds…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Why Immunization Matters
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Free Library of Philadelphia for an important discussion led by Dr. Richard Wender, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania. He will explore the critical role of flu and COVID vaccinations in protecting public health this…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 16, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10 in October. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial 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 this fall and winter. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:00 until 4:30…