Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Tis the season! Join us to decorate our center Christmas tree and enjoy hot cocoa and holiday tunes while you decorate. Bring an ornament from home to contribute to the tree!

This event is free and open to anyone 55+ however registration is required. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Mark your calendars to be featured in our 2024 Birthday Calendar! The calendar will feature a group picture of members on their birthday month, and will be up for sale in January.

If you would like to be included in your month’s picture, come to the center on Thurs, 12/7 at 12 PM, picture-ready!

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Cardio drumming combines creativity and fitness into one fun exercise. This class involves “drumming” on an exercise ball and dancing with music as a form of exercise. Our experienced Coach Jackee leads this hour-long drumming class that can help to improve your coordination and ability to focus while strengthening your arms and core. Come try it out!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

The stakes are high with this monthly $5 bingo event. Bring a $5 contribution and then enjoy 6 unique bingo games to win money back. Bingo chips and boards will be provided.

This event is open to anyone 55+, but registration is required. 

To register, please contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org. Please register by December 8th.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for part two of this will writing series led by local lawyer Zoa Schisler. You must have attended part one to attend part two. In the second session, participants will finalize their will with with a notary.

You must attend both sessions (10/ 27 & 12/13). Registration is required.

Additional information:

How to prepare for the first session- write down your assets & debts, who you want to get what, and who you want to be in charge.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Create your very own holiday-themed painting with the instruction of our lovely art teacher, Sheena Garcia. Cost is $8 and includes canvas, painting materials and instruction. BYOB if you would like to sip while you paint.

This event’s cost is $8 and advance registration is required as space is limited. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Check one thing off your list and get your Christmas cards in order at this holiday card-making workshop. Volunteers will be in the senior center assisting with card-making so that you can make beautiful cards for your loved ones!

This event is free and open to anyone 55+, however registration is required. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for our holiday party & (optional) gift exchange! There will be holiday cheer, music, raffles, treats, and more! Lunch will be served during this event, however it is not holiday-themed.

If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a gift under $5 and wrapped to the party. Anyone who brings a gift will get a gift. The exchange is optional.

This event costs $5, and advance registration is required. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Learn about upcoming events and changes in the senior center at our Center General Meeting. Center director Meg Finley updates the center on schedule changes and special events and opens the floor to questions at the end of each meeting.

This meeting is open to anyone 55+, no registration required

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for our festive holiday meal!

Menu: Roast beef w/ burgundy gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, cherry crumble, apple juice

The meal is free and open to anyone 55+, but advance registration is required by 12/13. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.

More info coming soon!

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join other senior center members at the Quaker Diner (7241 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111) for our monthly restaurant trip. Transportation is not provided, however, CCT rides are available at no cost if you have a CCT ID and make your reservation through the center.

Registration is required for this event. To register, please contact Geneva Scafe, SC activities coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org. Please sign up by 12/13.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us every second Monday for a discussion with the Masculinity Action Project. Each month’s conversation is based around a set topic, but is an open discussion not a workshop or training. Contact tfraser@lshphilly.org for more information about this month’s theme.

RSVP via zoom link.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for our monthly community meal! The community meal is open to anyone and everyone in the community and is intended to bring together neighbors and build community within the neighborhood. The community meal takes place every third Thursday of the month and is either prepared by LSH staff and volunteers or provided by a local restraurant.

Menu: TBD

The monthly birthday celebration is an opportunity to celebrate all members who had a birthday this month. Enjoy cupcakes and ice cream while we celebrate our members!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required. You do not need to have a birthday this month to participate!

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us every second Monday for a discussion with the Masculinity Action Project. Each month’s conversation is based around a set topic, but is an open discussion not a workshop or training. Contact tfraser@lshphilly.org for more information about this month’s theme.

RSVP via zoom link.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for our monthly community meal! The community meal is open to anyone and everyone in the community and is intended to bring together neighbors and build community within the neighborhood. The community meal takes place every third Thursday of the month and is either prepared by LSH staff and volunteers or provided by a local restraurant.

Menu:
TBD

The monthly birthday celebration is an opportunity to celebrate all members who had a birthday this month. Enjoy cupcakes and ice cream while we celebrate our members!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required. You do not need to have a birthday this month to participate!

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning, basket weaving, and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for a yoga series led by Roots 2 Rise. In Touch Yoga is a blend of physical yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation, designed specifically for people to become more in touch with their bodies. It focuses on relieving tension in the body and building strength and balance. This practice is accessible to everyone at all levels. Please bring your own mat!

Open to anyone in the community, no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Geneva Scafe by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org

Exercise is a whole lot of fun in this evidence-based Enhance Fitness exercise program. Participants are led by a certified instructor in an hour long class focused on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility.

A typical one-hour session includes:

• A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to the muscles
• A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets participants moving
• A 5-minute cool-down to lower the heart rate safely
• A 20-minute strength training workout with soft cuff weights on the arms and legs (0 up to 20 pounds)
• A 10-minute stretching workout to keep the muscles flexible
• Dynamic and static balance exercises throughout the class
• Lots of opportunities for participants to make new friends

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

December 2023 Movie Schedule: 

Come check out our weekly cooking class! Each week participants learn to cook a new healthy dish, try it, and take home the recipe.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26

Looking to impress your friends on the dance floor? You can learn all the best moves in line dancing class at LSH! Line dancing offers a great form of exercise as well as the opportunity to enjoy music and make friends. No experience necessary!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for this weekly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga can help older adults develop and maintain muscle strength and improve upper- and lower-body function. Perfect for all activity levels and abilities.

This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Creating Freedom with Words is a weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.

This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.

Feeling lucky? Join us for penny and dollar bingo games every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Bingo boards and chips are provided. Participants are asked to please bring their own pennies and dollar bills.

Bingo is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join volunteer instructors Marie and Barbara in this weekly crochet circle meeting. The circle is a great way to make friends, improve your crocheting skills, or learn how to crochet in the first place!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Join us for Qigong classes! Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Classes are open to all levels & abilities, 55+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Introduction to Picture Book Illustration, Writing and Publishing

Help create a children’s picture book! In this weekly class, participants will start with simple prompts to help them decide on a theme. They then will then begin to doodle illustrative ideas based on the single prompt we choose. By creating pictures first, and then adding the written word, participants will be able to develop a picture book that will ultimately lead to a completed manuscript. With guidance from the class instructor Sheena Garcia, adults will illustrate a group picture book. The group will illustrate the book by using paint, cut paper and fabric. The books will be prepared for printed copies and then presented to preschoolers at our book launch and reading event. 

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.

Looking to improve your computer skills? Look no further than our Thursday morning computer class. Each week, instructor KB leads the class in computer and internet basics. Come learn something new! Computers & materials will be provided.

Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.