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Germantown: Leader Advocates Programs For Older Adults, “No More Bingo!”

April 7, 2017 Brian Roche 0

Lynn Fields Harris is a Philadelphia native and executive director of Center in the Park, a senior center in Germantown. As an executive director for 14 years, Harris uses her background in community service, politics [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Mayfair: Tenants Return to Community Center

December 6, 2013 0

The Northeast Community Center on Holme Avenue wasn’t empty for very long as new tenants from Lighthouse Chapel International moved in last month, but the community is still concerned with the parking and the pool. [continue reading…]

Health

Kensington: St. Anne’s Senior Center Makes Lengthening Life Span a Priority

February 27, 2013 0

[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Seniors Keep Memories Alive Through Art

April 3, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/39662526] A partnership between the Mann Older Adult Community Center, Taller Puertorriqueno and the Alzheimer’s Association is helping keep the minds of Fairhill’s senior community active. The collaborators are attempting to keep the aggressive Alzheimer’s [continue reading…]

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