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Cobbs Creek: Sunshine Center Becomes A Busier Place For Local Seniors

May 2, 2016 Tonii Mackie 0

It beeped repeatedly. Each click on the display offering up another error message. Still slightly hesitant when using the computers, seniors tapped on keyboards at The Older Adult Sunshine Center as they replied to Facebook posts, email [continue reading…]

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Southwest Philadelphia: Having Fun at Any Age

May 23, 2011 0

Located at 6916-23 Elmwood Ave., the Southwest Senior Center acts as a hang out for individuals 60 years old and up. With a general membership for only $15 per year seniors are entitled to all the [continue reading…]

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