January 31, 2012
The holidays may have faded into recent memory but there is still plenty to do and celebrate during the month of February at Center in the Park (CIP).
Special Events on Center in the Park’s February Calendar include:
Wednesday, February 8 – 1:00pm – CIP Songsters Annual Black History Month Intergenerational Concert – Join the CIP Songsters, under the direction of Dr. Jerome Lang, for an afternoon of celebration in song with students from the Martin Luther King, Jr., High School. This is one of the Center’s most popular events, seating is limited, and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, February 14 – 1:00pm – The Love Café – The Love Café returns to CIP – join the CIP Poets and members of its Guitar classes, under the direction of Monette Sudler, for a cup of coffee, a light treat and words and music that will lift your spirits in celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.
Friday, February 17 – 2:30pm – Healthy Soul Food Cooking – Chef Orin Barkley, Executive Chef at Del Frisco’s Steakhouse, returns to CIP for a 4 hour demonstration – you will love tasting the results! Cost - $5.00 – Space is limited, please register in advance by calling the Program Office at 215-848-7722.
Tuesday, February 21 – 1:00pm – Jacoby ARTchiving – Rebecca Jacoby, MFA, will provide instruction on how to catalogue personal treasures, including collections, art and family heirlooms. Please call the Program Office in advance to register at 215-848-7722. Cost - $5.00.
Saturday, February 25 – 2:00-3:30pm – The Climate Project.Org – In collaboration with the Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Society Germantown, CIP hosts Richard Whiteford, Certified Climate Change Communication Specialist for the Climate Reality Project for a dynamic presentation on the facts about climate change and its impact today and for future generations.
Richard Whiteford is an environmental activist and writer. Alarm over the massive loss of Earth’s variety of plants, creatures, and ecosystems, and pollution’s dangers to public health, compelled Mr. Whiteford to devote his life to fighting for environmental protection.
Tuesday, February 28 – 1:00pm – Legacy Class – Taught by Jim MacDonald, a retired law enforcement officer and an assistant pastor, this class approaches personal legacies as being something to pass on not to leave behind and will discuss how to begin to gather mementoes, photos and stories and shape them into a video portfolio commemorating your life story.
Wednesday, February 29 – 6:00pm - Men’s Gathering Beer & BBQ – It’s a leap year and with an extra day in February, CIP’s Men’s Gathering is making the best of it by hosting the “Men’s Hangout” – there will be chair massages, film of boxing highlights, billiards and just a good time. Cost - $5.00 – Please register in advance by calling the Program Office at 215-848-7722.
Unless otherwise noted, events are free of charge, and all are welcomed to participate.
Membership in CIP is free for older adults 55+ although certain programs and services are free for 60+ older adults only. Call the Center to make an appointment with the Center Counselor or membership registrar to complete an application, Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, 215-848-7722. Please register/sign-up in advance for all classes, including free classes and events, as space may be limited. Call the Program Office at 215-848-7722 for more information; or, visit CIP’s website at www.centerinthepark.org
Other CIP amenities include: daily lunch (free for adults 60 and over; and, $3.25 for adults under 60) – advanced reservations required – 215-848-7722, ext. 208; health promotion activities, a fully equipped and recently renovated fitness center and ongoing classes such as computer, pottery, painting, guitar, Zumba and Yoga. Classes are free or moderately priced at Center in the Park.
For more information, please call 215-848-7722 or e-mail info@centerinthepark.org visit www.centerinthepark.org or stop by the Center at 5818 Germantown Avenue, off-street parking lot at Rittenhouse & McCallum Streets. Like us on Facebook.
Center in the Park is a community center that promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults (55+) whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction. CIP is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers, a unit of the National Council on Aging as a provider of excellent programs, activities and services for its active membership of more than 6,000 and its 1,000 homebound clients.
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