Service Overview
At Lutheran Settlement House, seniors build community with each other, participating in activities that promote healthy living and support their goals of leading self-determined lives. Our seniors learn skills like cooking, painting, line dancing, and meditation. They share meals together and play games, including Bingo. And our seniors have access to health coaching so they can stay active and independent.
Programs & Resources
Programs
Health
The Senior Community Center offers programs focused on maintaining and improving physical and mental well-being.
Meals for Seniors
The Senior Community Center provides meals, groceries, and nutrition education to individuals 55 and older. Daily meals are served on site at 11:30am in a…
Senior Activities
Our Senior Community Center is a space for older community members to come together and participate in a number of recreational, social, educational, and health and wellness related activities.
Senior Community Center
The Senior Community Center offers programs that maintain and improve physical and mental well-being while building community and neighborhood connections.
Senior Food Access and Nutrition
The Senior Community Center provides free meals, groceries, and nutrition education to individuals 55 and older.
Upcoming Events
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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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Afternoon Movie
Description for Afternoon Movie
September 2023 Movie Schedule:
Monday, Sept 4th: LSH Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sept 11th: The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Description: A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.
Starring: Craig Roberts, Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez
Click here to watch the trailer
Monday, Sept 18th: The Princess Bride (1987)
Description: A bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright
Monday, Sept 25th: Soul (2022)
Description: After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife.
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
Click here to watch the trailer
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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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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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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 required.
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Dance/Movement Therapy
Description for Dance/Movement Therapy
Join us for Dance & Movement Therapy with Settlement Music School therapists. Dance/movement (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension
This event is open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
*Classes will run October 3rd – February 6th *No class 11/7, 11/14 & 12/26
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Trip to Eastern State Penitentiary
Description for Trip to Eastern State Penitentiary
Join us on a trip to Eastern State Penitentiary! Meet us there, or depart with the group from LSH via public transportation. Participants will have the opportunity to do the self-guided audio tour. This rich, stereo soundscape mixes dozens of voices – including three former wardens and 25 guards and prisoners – creating an intimate walking tour of Eastern State’s cellblocks and yards. You will get an mp3 player and headphones that will guide you through the penitentiary complex and explain the prison’s history.
Depart from LSH @ 9am | Tour @ 10:15am
Tickets are $3 a piece & registration is required. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.
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Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Description for Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Are you age 60 and over and have diabetes or care for someone who does? Join this in-person evidence-based workshop and learn how to self-manage your condition and symptoms!
Topics include:
-How to address symptoms such as fatigue, pain, low/high blood sugar, stress, and emotional difficulties (depression, anger, fear, & frustration)
-Improve strength and endurance
-Healthy eating and menu planning
-Blood sugar management & proper foot care
-Communication skills
-Action planning, decision making, and problem solving
This is a 6-week, highly interactive workshop occurring weekly. This workshop is open to anyone 60+ but registration is required and spots are limited. Registrants should plan to attend all 6 classes. To register for a spot in the classes, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.
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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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Chair Yoga
Description for Chair Yoga
Join us for this monthly chair yoga class led by a skilled instructor, Eric. Chair Yoga is not only relaxing, it also 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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$10 Haircuts with Karen
Description for $10 Haircuts with Karen
You can’t find a better bargain on a haircut than here at LSH! For just $10, our wonderful volunteer Karen will give you the cut of your dreams, even styling and drying.
All you need to do is register for a 30-minute time slot in advance – either in person with Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-236-8610 ext.1206, or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org
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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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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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Art Class
Description for Art Class
You can do more than just stick figures! Come improve your artistic skill set in our weekly art class, led by local artist Sheena Garcia. Classes rotate between acrylic painting, watercolors, sketching, and much more. All materials are included.
Open to anyone 55+, no registration required.
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Portrait Puppet Workshop
Description for Portrait Puppet Workshop
Learn the history of Jim Henson’s Muppets! Become a puppet-maker and puppeteer! Create your very own Muppet-inspired character in your likeness or in the special way you see yourself. Participants are instructed in by local artist Sheena Garcia. All materials will be provided. This project involves beginner sewing, but no experience is necessary.
Open to anyone 55+, no registration required. See flyer below for more details.
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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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Compulsively Creating
Description for Compulsively Creating
There’s never a dull moment in this art class: Compulsively Creating with instructor Maxi. Participants have the opportunity to learn a variety of mediums including wood burning and watercolor-pen technique using recycled materials. Build mastery in new mediums and figure out what works for you in this bi-weekly class for all levels.
Open to anyone 55+, no registration required. See flyer below for more details.
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Family Support Group
Description for Family Support Group
We will be hosting two support group sessions in the month of October. The support group will be focused on addressing family conflict, issues with mental health or substance abuse in the family, etc. This will be a peer led support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a substance abuse disorder or mental health condition. However, anyone experiencing family conflict is welcome to share their experiences and learn healthy coping mechanisms and communication techniques!
Open to anyone 55+, no registration required
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Creating Freedom with Words
Description for Creating Freedom with Words
Creating Freedom with Words is a bi-weekly opportunity to express yourself and open up in a non-judgmental space. Guided writing exercises are accompanied by group discussion.
This workshop is open to anyone 55+, no registration required. To learn more about the class, see flyer below.
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Fall Paint n’ Sip
Description for Fall Paint n’ Sip
Create your very own fall-themed painting with the instruction of our lovely art teacher, Sheena Garcia. Cost is $8 and includes canvas, painting materials and instruction. BYOB if you would like to sip while you paint.
Registration is required for this event and the cost is $8. You must be 55+ to register. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org
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Flu Shot Clinic
Description for Flu Shot Clinic
Avoid the flu & get your flu shot at Lutheran Settlement House! Care Trust Pharmacy will be at LSH from 10am to 12pm distributing flu shots. Please bring your insurance card!
Flu shots are open to anyone 55+ with insurance card, but reservation is required and spots are limited. To register for a time slot, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities coordinator by phone at 215-426-8610 ext. 1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org
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Center General Meeting
Description for Center General Meeting
Learn about upcoming events and changes in the senior center at our Center General Meeting. Center director Meg Finley updates the center on schedule changes and special events and opens the floor to questions at the end of each meeting.
This meeting is open to anyone 55+, no registration required
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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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$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 Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org. Please register by October 13th.
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Halloween Costume Zumba
Description for Halloween Costume Zumba
Dare to come out for our spook-tacular Halloween Costume Zumba! There will be spooky tunes, candy, costumes, and dancing!
Open to anyone 55+, no registration required. Costumes optional.
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Restaurant Trip to Ashburner Inn
Description for Restaurant Trip to Ashburner Inn
Join other senior center members at the Ashburner Inn (8400 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136) for our monthly restaurant trip. Transportation is not provided, however, CCT rides are available at no cost if you have a CCT ID and make your reservation through the center.
Registration is required for this event. To register, please contact Geneva Scafe, SC activities coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org. Please sign up by 10/13.
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Will Writing Workshop
Description for Will Writing Workshop
Join us for this free two-part will writing series led by local lawyer Zoa Schisler. In the first session, participants will get information on will-writing and procedure. In the second session, participants will finalize their will with with a notary.
You must attend both sessions (10/ 27 & 11/8). Registration is required. To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org.
Additional information:
How to prepare for the first session- write down your assets & debts, who you want to get what, and who you want to be in charge.
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Halloween Costume Party & Lunch
Description for Halloween Costume Party & Lunch
Join us in celebrating the spooky season at our annual Halloween costume party & lunch. There will be a live DJ spinning spooky tunes, lots of dancing, sweets, and even a Halloween-themed lunch to enjoy.
To register, contact Geneva Scafe, SC Activities Coordinator, by phone at 215-426-8610 ext.1206 or by email at gscafe@lshphilly.org
