Events
September 2021
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*MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL IN-PERSON SENIOR CENTER EVENTS* WEDNESDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1 AFRICAN ARTS CLASS
Celebrate the culture and history of Africa. 10:30 a.m. to noon. West Philadelphia Senior Community Center. Register: 215-386-0379, ext. 7302
THURSDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 2 LINE DANCING In-person dance class focused on repeating foot patterns. 1-3 p.m. West Philadelphia Senior Community Center. Register: 215-386-0379, ext. 7302
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 3 VIRTUAL ENHANCED FITNESS
Exercises designed to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. 11 a.m. Journey’s Way. Call for Zoom info: 215-487-1750, ext. 1101
SUNDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 5 JAZZ ON THE PARKWAY MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1 VIRTUAL ENHANCED FITNESS
Join St. Edmond Senior Community Center in a cardio routine from the comfort of home. 10:30 a.m. Zoom.us – Meeting ID: 325-185-4452 • Passcode: 6T8brM
National Senior Center Month Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 SEPTEMBER 6 LABOR DAY TUESDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 7 BINGO
Fundraiser for program supplies. Prizes for winners. 10 a.m. Northern Living Center. Register: 215-978-1389. Bingo cards: $1 each
SEPTEMBER 11 PATRIOT DAY
Local jazz ensembles perform on the covered patio of Capriccio Café and Bar. Additional seating for non-cafe customers available. 4-6 p.m. Cret Park. 215-440-5500
SEPTEMBER 14 VIRTUAL CONCERT: BASS BARITONE RONALD CAMPBELL
Trinity Center for Urban Life presents virtual concert of spirituals and sacred songs. 1 p.m. Philadelphia Senior Center – Arts. Zoom.us – Meeting ID: 839-6973-3318. Dial-in by phone: 1-929-205-6099
Outdoor health event about eating healthy and preventing diabetes. Hosted by Oak Street Health. 2 p.m. Northeast Regional Library. 215-685-0522
SEPTEMBER 17 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE FINE ARTS SHOW
The nation’s oldest outdoor art show returns with more than 140 artists. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rittenhouse Square Park. 610-299-1343. (Also Sept. 18-19)
SEPTEMBER 18 MEDICARE INITIAL ENROLLMENT: KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK Virtual event hosted by AARP offers important information for first-time Medicare enrollees. 1 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/AARPKeyQuestions
SEPTEMBER 14 VIRTUAL EVENT: CELEBRATING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
Participants discuss and show personal items that have special meaning. 7:30 p.m. Host: Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim. Register for Zoom info: 215-677-1600
SEPTEMBER 8 DIABETES AND GOOD NUTRITION
PECO gives presentation about winter energy efficiency and opportunities to reduce utility bills. Philadelphia Senior Center – Arts. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zoom.us – Meeting ID: 995-7387-0768 Passcode: 8tFasY
SEPTEMBER 12 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
TUESDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 7 NEXT CHAPTER DISCUSSION GROUP
Weekly in-person discussion group on aging issues and life transitions. 12:30 p.m. Journey’s Way. Register: 215-487-1750, ext. 1101
SEPTEMBER 23 SAFETY TIPS FOR WINTER
SEPTEMBER 16 PHILADELPHIA JAZZ TAP ENSEMBLE: ‘I HOPE YOU WERE LISTENING’
Explores Philly ties between jazz legends McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and John Coltrane. 5-7 p.m. Race Street Pier. 267-273-6937
SEPTEMBER 24 OLD SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
Outdoor event features music, dancing, food and giveaways. Northeast Older Adult Center. 5-8 p.m. 215-685-0576
SEPTEMBER 25 HISPANIC FIESTA
Join the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia for this Latino Weekend Experience kickoff event. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spruce Street Harbor Park. 215-627-3100
SEPTEMBER 22 ‘OKLAHOMA:’ THE SHOW THAT CHANGED AMERICAN MUSICALS FOREVER
Dr. Christine Anderson of Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance gives a virtual talk on the history of one of Broadway’s most successful musicals. Hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia. 11 a.m. Register: https://bit.ly/OklahomaMusical
SEPTEMBER 26 PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
Celebration of Latino culture, featuring traditional music, poetry and dance. 5-11:30 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-627-3100