Events List
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
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Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
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Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
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Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
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Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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German 101
Description for German 101
Join us for this one-time beginner friendly German class.
This class is open to anyone 55+, but registration is required
To register, contact Brooke Glickman, Center Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at bglickman@lshphilly.org
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
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Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
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Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
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Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
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Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Monthly Birthdays Celebration
Description for Monthly Birthdays Celebration
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!
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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$5 Bingo
Description for $5 Bingo
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 the SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at bglickman@lshphilly.org.
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Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
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Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
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Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
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Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Restaurant Trip to Cracker Barrel
Description for Restaurant Trip to Cracker Barrel
Join center members at Cracker Barrel (3611 Horizon Blvd, Trevose, PA 19053) 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 The Center, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.
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Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
-
Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
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Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
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Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
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Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
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Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
MAP Mondays
Description for MAP Mondays
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.
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Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Monthly Birthdays Celebration
Description for Monthly Birthdays Celebration
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!
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
-
Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
-
Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
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Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
MAP Mondays
Description for MAP Mondays
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.
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Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
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Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
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Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
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Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
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Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
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Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
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Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
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Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Monthly Birthdays Celebration
Description for Monthly Birthdays Celebration
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!
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
-
Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
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Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Cooking Class
Description for Cooking Class
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.
-
Mat Yoga
Description for Mat Yoga
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 us by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org -
Music Therapy
Description for Music Therapy
Join us for Music Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Music therapy is a type of therapy which uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with a credentialed professional. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more
These classes are free and open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Line Dancing Class
Description for Line Dancing Class
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.
-
Card Game Hour
Description for Card Game Hour
Join us for our weekly card game hour! Play any card game you would like with other center members. Cards are provided.
Card game hour is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Zumba Gold
Description for Zumba Gold
Get your exercise in the fun way and try out our Zumba class! Zumba is a widely popular fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba Gold is the lower-intensity version of a typical Zumba class and was designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.
Classes are open to anyone 55+, no registration necessary.
-
Morning Bingo
Description for Morning Bingo
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 necessary.
-
Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
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.
-
Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Description for Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Join us every Thursday for our Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand. Beginning at 10am, we will be distributing canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food
The pantry is open to anyone in the community, no ID required. First come first served. Please bring your own bags!
-
Crochet Circle
Description for Crochet Circle
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.
-
Computer Class
Description for Computer Class
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.
-
Picture Book Workshop
Description for Picture Book Workshop
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.
-
Art Class
Description for Art Class
Explore various artistic mediums with the assistance of our wonderful art teacher, Sheena. Participants will learn a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, paper mache, sketching, collage, and much more!Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
-
Qigong Class
Description for Qigong Class
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!
-
Enhance Fitness Exercise
Description for Enhance Fitness Exercise
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.
-
Mindful Minis
Description for Mindful Minis
Join us for Mindful Minis! Every other Friday, our Health Coach and Community Wellness Manager lead short sessions to help members manage any stress in their lives. The sessions include guided meditation, breathwork, body-scans, plus discussion!
Mindful Minis are open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
