January 2022
Events
Send your calendar items to MilestonesNews@pcaCares.org by the 25th of the month (for publication in month after next) Questions? 215-765-9000, ext. 5081
*MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL IN-PERSON SENIOR CENTER EVENTS* JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
Join St. Edmond Senior Community Center for this in-person art class celebrating the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 9:30-11 a.m. Register: 215-790-5530. (Cost: $5)
Interact with cuddly creatures, including guinea pigs and rabbits in this in-person event. 10:30 a.m. Marconi Older Adult Program. 215-717-1980
JANUARY 13 SENIORLAW CENTER OVERVIEW
JANUARY 6 THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION Storytelling, gift giving, snacks and more. 5:30-8 p.m. Concilio. RSVP: 215-627-3100
JANUARY 7 FLEA MARKET
Enjoy this in-person shopping event and find your next hidden treasure. 9:3011:30 a.m. Marconi Older Adult Program. 215-717-1980
Join PCA in this free virtual program offering tips and strategies to take charge of your chronic pain. Participants will receive all program materials in the mail. 1-3:30 p.m. Register: 215-765-9000 ext. 5123. (Tuesdays through Feb. 15)
JANUARY 13 MLK DAY SIP & PAINT
JANUARY 3 CARING PAWS
JANUARY 7 VIRTUAL COFFEE MEET & GREET
Join Philadelphia Senior Center – Arts and Bonnie Harmon from Friends of the Avenue of the Arts in this virtual community outreach event. 10:30 a.m. Zoom – Meeting ID: 871-2863-9762 | Dial-in by phone: 929-205-6099
JANUARY 10 SENIOR HEALTH: FALLS AND INJURY PREVENTION
Join Roxborough Library in this virtual event exploring the most common causes of falls and strategies to reduce the risks of falling in your home. 2 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/FallsInjuries
JANUARY 19 BEN’S SCIENCE ROUNDTABLE
JANUARY 11 KEEP MOVING: PAIN SELFMANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Join scientists from The Franklin Institute for a virtual talk on the biggest science stories of the day and how they affect our lives. 1 p.m. Live stream: Facebook.com/ TheFranklinInstitute/Live
JANUARY 17 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY JANUARY 17 GREATER PHILADELPHIA MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE Participate in one of hundreds of volunteer opportunities happening throughout the region. More information: mlkdayofservice.org.
Join Philadelphia Senior Center – Arts in this virtual presentation on legal services and benefits available to older Philadelphians and the advocacy work conducted by SeniorLAW Center. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zoom – Meeting ID: 815-765803428 | Dial-in by phone: 1-929-205-6099
JANUARY 20 HELP YOURSELF TO HEALTH: CHRONIC DISEASE SELFMANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Join PCA in this free virtual program offering tips and strategies to take charge of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis and lung disease. Participants receive all program materials by mail. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register: 215-7659000, ext. 5123. (Thursdays through Feb. 24)
JANUARY 25 BINGO WITH A TWIST
Join St. Edmond Senior Center for in-person Bingo offering winners the option of cash prizes and household cleaning supplies or a chance to win the mystery prize/ 10:45-11:30 a.m. Register: 215-790-9530. (Bingo cards: 10 cents each)
JANUARY 27 INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
JANUARY 20 WHAT TOP SCAMS HAVE IN COMMON & HOW TO AVOID THEM
Join AARP in this virtual event to stay up-to-date on the latest scams so that you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud. 7 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/ AvoidScamsAARP
JANUARY 18 CERAMICS CLASS: BEGINNERS AND BEYOND
Join Journey’s Way for this in-person clay hand-building class open to all levels. 12:30-2 p.m. Register: 215-4871750, ext. 1101. (Drop-in cost: $14 per class. Tuesdays through Feb. 15)
JANUARY 24 UNDERSTANDING CREDIT
Join Roxborough Library for this virtual presentation with everything you need to know about credit scores, debt and savings. 3 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/UnderstandingCreditScores
JANUARY 29 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Join Center City District for this inperson celebration of Lunar New Year, featuring a dancing lion, festive décor and performances from traditional Chinese dancers. 5-7 p.m. Dilworth Park. 215-440-5500