Virtual Events
February 2021
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BLACK
Questions? 215-765-9000, ext. 5081
HISTORY
FEB. 1-22
FEB. 9
FEB. 12
FEB. 18
Black History Month Poetry Slam Contest
Legendary Bassist Victor Wooten
Valentine’s Day Spelling Competition
Take Back Your Health
Older adults may submit original works inspired by Black history to Star Harbor Senior Community Center. The winner will receive a prize and the poem will be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Information: 215-727-0100.
Five-time Grammy winner and legendary jazz-fusion musician discusses his new novel, “The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Growth Through Music.” Host: Free Library of Philadelphia. 7:30 p.m. Register: bit.ly/ Victor-Wooten
Test your spelling ability with words related to love and relationships. Host: St. Edmonds Senior Community Center. 1 p.m. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 9547901024 • Passcode: 3XUAZM)
FEB. 2
Reaching Out Bi-monthly support group for caregivers and older adults who are coping with chronic health issues. Host: Journey’s Way. 10:30 a.m. to noon. (Also Feb. 16) Join: bit.ly/3osHMXP
Discussion hosted by Philadelphia Senior Center – Avenue of the Arts. 11 a.m. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 825 1754 2021 • Dial-in: 1-929205-6099)
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FEB. 24
Black History Sing-Along Led by Fran Bolton and the Philadelphia Senior Center Choir. 1:30 p.m. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 859 2219 7189 • Dial-in: 1 929-205 6099)
BLACK LIVES MATTER FEB. 19
FEB. 12
Black Lives Matter
Chinese New Year
Discuss the history and present-day aspects of the movement. Host: Edmonds Senior Community Center. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 9547901024 • Passcode: 3XUAZM)
FEB. 14 FEB. 5
The Rhythm of Words
Valentine’s Day
FEB. 22
Mindfulness Meditation Calming session of breathing techniques to ground your body and mind. 10 a.m. Join: Facebook.com/FumoFamilyLibrary
Celebrate Black History Month with readings of works by Black poets. Host: FEB. 4 St. Edmonds Senior Community Center. @ Home 11:30 a.m. Night Zoom.usSkies (Meeting ID: Join Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts for an online exploration of 9547901024 • Passcode: 3XUAZM) the cosmos. 7:45 p.m. Join: Facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute
FEB. 23
Black History Month Concert
FEB. 15
President’s Day
Bass baritone Ronald Campbell with pianist Everett P. Williams. Host: Philadelphia Senior Center – Avenue of the Arts. 1 p.m. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 813 6307 3617 • Dial-in: 301-715-8592)
FEB. 24
FEB. 25
Handbag Seek & Find
Lit Lovers Book Club
Race to find specific items in your handbag or home. Host: St. Edmonds Senior Community Center. 1 p.m. Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 9547901024 • Passcode: 3XUAZM)
This month’s selection: “Forgotten Seamstress” by Liz Trenow. Host: Journey’s Way. 1 p.m. Info: 215-487-1750.
FEB. 26
Chair Yoga Accessible yoga for all ages. 10 a.m. Join: Facebook.com/FumoFamilyLibrary