September—October 2019

September—October 2019 www.centerinthepark.org

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CONTENTS

A Message From Executive Director 2

Annual Campaign Contributors

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CIP Lunch Procedures____________ 4

Counselor’s Office________________4

In Home Support_________________6

Neighborhood Energy Center______ 6

Housing ________________________7

SEC____________________________ 7

Calendars______________________8-9

Ombudsman Services____________ 10

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Health & Fitness_____________ 10

Fitness Classes__________________11

Saturday Classes_________________11

Programs______________________ 11

Special Events__________________ 13

Advisory Council________________ 13

Trbutes_________________________14

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A Message from the Executive Director

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CIP Members and Friends,

Happy Senior Center Month! You know that

September is National Senior Center Month and you

know CIP likes to celebrate. This year’s theme is

Senior Centers: The Key to Aging Well. Senior

centers have the knowledge, programming and re-

sources to make a difference in people’s lives, “…the

virtual key to unlocking the components that will give

an individual the opportunity to age well.” CIP defi-

nitely has the keys!

It’s time to kick off another exciting program

year. All of our classes, workshops and programs will

be coming back to their regular schedule and are bet-

ter than ever and we are looking forward to another

great year. Will this be the year that you finally try

pottery? Brush up on your computer skills? Maybe a

few piano lessons? Perhaps you’ll register for that Ag-

ing Mastery Class everyone is always talking about,

or check out the Stretch class that everyone raves

about. We have the keys…come get them!

Join us for our Annual CIP Open House on

Thursday, September 12

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from 10am-2pm and see a

sampling of all of our classes and find out what new

things we will offer this year. You can reconnect with

old friends, meet new people, and get to know our

amazing staff. Bring a friend, there’s plenty of room

for everyone.

Don’t forget to check out our website

www.centerinthepark.org, like us on Facebook and

follow us on Instagram to see pictures, flyers, updates

and stories. Oh…and if you aren’t sure how to access

those things, no worries, there’s a class for that!

Keys….lots of keys….I’m looking forward to seeing

you.

Yours in our Mission,

Reneé C. Cunningham, MSS

Executive Director


Thank You to the Annual Campaign Contributor

Abdul-Sharif, Amina

Abram, Shirley

Akers, C. Gloria

Allen, Bertha M.

Allen, Sarah V.

Allen, Vince

Anderson, Flora J.

Anderson, Irmma G.

Anderson, Ruth

Anthony, Ida

Bacote, Juan

Bailey, Mara

Barnes, Louise B.

Barnes, Ninja Wilder

Barnett-King, Elaine M.

Baskins, Joyce J.

Beckham, Sylvia

Bell, Dianne

Bell, Donna T.

Bell, Sharon L.

Benn, Maxie L.

Bernardine, Martha E.

Blake-Hollinger, Gwendolyn

Boardley, Karen

Bradley, Frances

Bray, Dorothy E.

Brockington, Clara L.

Brothers, Eleise

Brown, Gloria

Brown, Icerleana Mae

Brown, Lola

Brunson-Bennett, Evon

Bryant, Raymond & Maxine

Bullock, Cynthia

Butler, Barbara W.

Butler, Addie J.

Byrne, Clytie

Camburn, Julie

Cargill, Donna

Carter, Ann

Chambers, Paulette

Chase, Rubina

Cherry, Annette

CIP Advisory Council

Clark, Addie E.

Clarke, Elsweeta

Clarke, Mariam

Clement, Mary

Cohen, Rennie

Coleman, Paulette

Coleman-Miner, Jennifer

Cook, Barbara

Cooke, Mary

Cooke, Velma

Culpepper, Eleanor J.

Cunningham, Myra

Cunningham, Renee

Daniels, Dora E.

Davidson, Joan

Broome, Christine

Corrielus, Sanul

Cox, Richard

Davis, Marion E.

Dennis, Linda

Distefano, Donna

Dorman, Loraine

Dorsey, Murry

Doyley, Una

Duff, Perridenne S. & Kathy A.

Eccleston, Gwendolyn

El, Cecelia

Elegant Ladies of the Red Hat

Elliott, Pearline

English, Daisy

Enoch, Mary

Ervin, Theo Cleo

Fallon, Mary J.

Farber, Barry M.

Fareira, Carlotta

Finizo, Ernest F.

Flynt, Eva

Ford, Sarah M.

Freeman, Ruth M.

Freimiller, Lou

Friend, Odelle

Fulton, Sanda J.

Garbett, Gladys

Gay, Adrian

Giles, Barbara J.

Gillette, Bobby

Gilliard, Harriet

Glover, Mildred

Gold, Susan R.

Goodson, Katherine

Green, Emile H.

Green, Hazel

Griffin, Helen N.

Griffin, Marie

Grubbs, Nickey J.

Hale, Alvin

Harper, Shirley M.

Harps, Vanessa

Harrell, Jacqueline

Harris, Leon

Harris, Lynn

Harris, Rachel

Hayes, Robert

Headon, Mary E.

Henderson, Denise McDaniel

Henderson, Mary E.

Henry, Karen Leslie

Hewlett, Mary Wallace

Hicks, Gail B.

Hill, Joseph

Hill, William

Hite, Lucille R.

Hodges, Jacqueline

Hofman, Gloria

Hutchins, Marjorie

Jackson, Henrietta & Derrick

Jewell Jr., Martin

Johnson, Alvina

Johnson, Barbara

Johnson, Dorothy

Johnson, Evalina

Johnson, Harriet

Johnson-Davis, Julia

Jones, Annie

Jones, Geraldine B.

Jordan, Gloria

Jordan, John

Jordan, Karen

Keith, Martha

Kelly, Emma J.

Kelly, Leigh Ann

Kemlin, Jane

Kennedy, Forkpah

Key, Juanita

Kingsboro, Madeline

King-Smith, Ruth

Knowles, Alma

Knox, Marguerite

Koster, Polly

Lancaster, Gloria W.

Lane, Norman

Lane, Sherrie M.

Lemar, Annie

Leonard, Anthony & Dolores

Lewis, Frederick

Lewis-Malone, Ethel

Littlejohn, Janice

Lloyd, Juanita V.

Loadholt, J. D.

Logan, George

Logan, Mr. & Mrs. Charles

Long, Margaret C.

Lowry, Doris

Lucas Jr., Roland D.

Lundy-Wade, Eleanor

Maddox, David & Frances

Maddox, LaVerne S.

Maith, Joyce

Mapoma, Jo Anne

Marsh, Carolyn

Marshall, Janet A.

Martin, William

Mathis, Geneva

McCoy, Elizabeth

McCoy, Megan

Johnson, Joyce A.

Kelly, Earl H.

Lee, Juanita

Lloyd, Margaret S.

Humphrey, Linda

Humphrey, Betty L.

Hughes, Jennie

Hoye, Gwynne S.

Houston, Rosemary

Holland, E. Delores

McCutcheon, John

McDonald, Delores

McGarrah, Thelma

McNeill, Algoree G.

Meriweather, Robin

Milteer, Gwendolyn

Monroe, Clematis

Moore, Bobby Lee

Morley, Anne Somers

Moss, Frances P.

Motley, Jill

Murphy, Mary C.

Newton, Geraldine

Newton, Patricia Simpson

Ogletree, Janis

Omeally, Nelleta

Palmer, Mary L.

Pate, Deborah

Pendleton, Louise

Pettaway, Isaiah

Phanord, Marie Michael

Pinkett, Lucille S.

Pool Room

Preston, Shirley

Randolph, Lillian

Reed, Lakich

Reynolds, Andrea M.

Reynolds, Gloria

Richardson, Sylvia

Riley, Sonia

Rivers, William & Elizabeth

Roberts, Chris

Roberts, Inez

Robinson, Leona

Robinson, Matthew

Robinson, Randolph

Rogers, Susan

Ross, Edith B.

Ruff, Adair M.

Ruffin, Lois L.

Rutty, Albert

Ryan, Authur

Sargent, Dorothy

Scarlett, Mr & Mrs Ezva

Schogel, David & Patricia

Siler, Malinda

Sims, Dorothy I.

Slappy, June

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CIP LUNCH PROCEDURES

COUNSELOR’S OFFICE

Greetings! The Center Counselor’s

Office is available to enroll new members and to

assist members with locating resources, services,

applying for benefits, and completing

applications.

Any questions you may have about the

services that are available for you or another

older adult, or if you would like to talk about a

personal concern, please call Karen White, the

Center Counselor and make an appointment

today. Please call for an appointment at

215-848-7722 ext. 210.

COUNSELING PROGRAMS

APPRISE Appointments

The APPRISE Program will be at Center

in the Park to make sure you get your Medicare

questions answered and apply for the programs

that can save you money!

APPOINTMENTS are being held every Thursday.

Call 215-848-7722 ext. 210 to schedule an

appointment with the APPRISE Counselor.

Women of Faith & Hope

Join the Breast Cancer Support Group

September 16th and October 21th ~ 1pm

Share your feelings or emotions with

others who understand. Learn coping skills to

deal with a diagnosis or treatment, and receive/

provide emotional encouragement.

This is a peer support group facilitated by

Women of Faith & Hope in collaboration with

Center in the Park. Meetings are held the 3rd

Monday of each Month at 1:00pm.

CIP Lunch Reservation FAQs

1. Do I have to make a reservation?

YES, PLEASE, YOU DO!

•

Reservations are necessary and should be

made a week in advance, by 12:30pm on

Tuesday(s).

•

You may view the weekly menus at the

Reservation Desk in the Dining Room.

* Decide which days you would like to

attend and make your reservations at the

Reservation Desk. It’s as simple as that!

Please don’t reserve meals “just in case”.

CIP is responsible for every meal ordered,

whether it was served or not. If it isn’t served

to you on that day, it has to be discarded

2.

What Time is Lunch? - Monday through

Friday 11:00am – 12:30pm

•

Each Day Lunch is served until 12:30pm.

•

All reservations are released at 12:15pm,

so if you reserved and haven’t come to

Lunch by 12:15pm, lunch may no longer

be available for you.

We do this to keep

from wasting food.

3.

Do I Have To Pay? – It Depends

If you are 60 or older, there is no cost to you.

But we welcome your donation! The

Voluntary Lunch Contribution is $1.00, as

recommended by the Center’s Advisory

Council. If you are under the age of 60 the

cost of the meal is $3.25. All contributions are

accepted at the Reservation Desk.

To cancel your reservation call Linda,

Nutrition Coordinator at

215-848-7722 x 208


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IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM

Neighborhood Energy Center

CIP is a Neighborhood Energy Center!

The NEC provides information on energy

conservation techniques to lower utility bills;

education on common home repairs that yield the

most savings; utility assistance and weatherization

programs available to low- and moderate-income

families; home repair programs for housing

preservation; and developing a budget to manage

household expenses. The goal of this program is to

help families remain in their homes by leveraging

resources to managing utility expenses through

conservation and subsidy assistance.

Through grant funding provided by the Energy

Coordinating Agency (ECA), & Utilities Emergency

Services Fund (UESF), the NEC provides assistance

with the following programs & applications:

• Budget Counseling/Energy Counseling

• Conservation Training

• Emergency Oil Assistance

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

(LIHEAP)

• Low Income Conservation Assistance Program

(LICAP)

• Rain Water Barrels

• Utility Assistance

• Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

• Water Conservation

• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Applications

• And much more!

Please bring the following required documentation:

• 30 Days Proof of Household Income

• Social Security Numbers of All Household

Members

• Current Utility Bills & Shut Off Notices

• Dates of Birth for All Household Members

• Photo Proof of Identification

• Some applications may require additional

documentation depending upon eligibility

requirements.

NEC Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm for

Walk-Ins and Friday- By Appointment Only

All applications will be taken on a first come first

served basis.

The In-Home Support Program (IHSP)

provides early intervention and prevention

services to assist consumers with regaining their

independence. Funded by Philadelphia

Corporation for Aging (PCA), the IHSP has Case

Managers available to assess the individual needs

of an older adult and act quickly and creatively to

develop a plan that best meets those needs.

To be eligible for IHSP, a consumer must

be: 60 years of age or older, a resident of

Philadelphia, and temporarily or situationally

homebound due to illness, disability, or frailty.

For more information, please call Somaly

Kim, Lead Case Manager at 215-848-7722, ext.

306.

Senior Companion Program

The Senior Companion Program is a person

-to-person service program for older adults. Senior

Companions are men and women age 55 + who

meet the program income requirements, and are

able to visit with consumers who need assistance

with remaining safely in their homes. In addition

to personal satisfaction of helping others, Senior

Companions receive: Tax-free cash stipend,

Travel and meal reimbursements, paid holiday,

sick and vacation time, and paid training, plus four

hours a month of continuing training.

A Senior Companion’s duties may include

activities such as: conversation, reading and

reminiscing, light meal preparation, errands &

light shopping, taking walks, and accompanying a

person to a medical appointment and respite care

for family caregivers.

If you are interested in becoming a Senior

Companion, please contact Stephanie Collins, at

215-848-7722 ext. 301 or by email at

[email protected].

If you or someone you know may benefit

from having a Senior Companion, please call

Somaly Kim, at 215-848-7722 ext. 306 or by

email at [email protected].


Senior Environment Corp. (SEC)

Housing Counseling

Housing Counseling Program

CIP has HUD certified Housing

Counselors available to provide quality counseling

through information, referrals and advocacy for

individuals and families with a variety of housing

assistances, issues, questions or concerns.

Pre-Purchase Counseling

Preventing Mortgage, Reverse Mortgage and

Property Tax Foreclosures

Financial Management

Budget Counseling

Property Tax/Rent Rebate

Loan Modifications

Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Home Repair Options

Preventing Homelessness

Housing Benefits

Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance

Program (HEMAP)

Rental Assistance

Home Stead Exemption

Longtime Owner Occupancy Program (LOOP)

Shared Food Program

We are delighted to inform you that Center

in the Park is now a distribution site! On

September 4th & October 2nd between the hours

of 12:00pm and 3:00pm, you can pick up your

food box from the Center. The boxes will be

delivered the first Wednesday of every month, and

on a first come first serve basis. Our goal is to

have all of the boxes distributed the same day

without any carry overs. The boxes are very

heavy, so it is important that you have the

following items when it is time to pick up your

food box.

List of things to bring at the time of distribution:

• Photo ID

• Rolling/Shopping Cart

Please Note: You must have: Advanced

Registration is Required.

If you have any questions please feel free to call

2015-848-7722 extension 300 to leave a message

and a staff member will return your call.

If you have any questions or would like to

schedule an appointment, please contact the

Housing Counseling Department at (215) 848-

7722 ext. 219.

This activity is made possible through funding from the City of Philadelphia’s Division

of Housing and Community Development, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

SEC Members Prepare for Fall & Review Spring

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN US: We look forward

to the cool fall breezes and the beautiful autumn

leaves. The fall would be a great time to join SEC.

Most of the time, the weather is good and you will

enjoy the time we spend outdoors. My doctor says the

best thing for a senior to do is keep moving. It is also

a plus to be a member of a community and we are a

caring community and would love to have new

members. You do not have to be a scientist. If you can

cook the most basic meal, you can do the testing.

Even if you are unable to walk you can stay inside

and learn testing or just make phone calls and help

with office tasks. Hurry up and join us and attend our

fall picnic! Stop by and see Fred Lewis on your way

to lunch and he will design a place for you. You can

reach him at 215 848 7722 ext. 218.

SCHUYLKILL WATER SHED CONGRESS

Keeping informed and continuing education has been

a hallmark of the SEC. We always enjoy attending the

Watershed Congress this year one of our newest

members Henrietta Jackson attended the conference

for the first time here’s what she had to say:

I enjoyed learning how pipeline impacts local

watershed from issues with mariner pipelines,

violations, spills, wells, and the effects on property

values. It was an eye opener to learn that micro

plastics are an extremely high pollutant and the

impact of land use on micro plastics in the Schuylkill

watershed. It was good to hear how helpful rain

gardens are to the environment in our communities.

We engaged in open round table topics from gas and

chemical developments, collecting data and

monitoring of stream, restoration projects.

Mainly the sessions stressed the importance that

everyone is entitled to have clean air and drinking

water. For me the conference was informative and

interesting. I enjoyed it! – Henrietta Jackson

Speaking of drinking water and micro plastic.

Recently, I saw a PBS report on micro plastics and

how plastic bottles are destroying the environment. I

encourage everyone to look for the repeat on CNN

United Shades of America Kamu Bell’s report on

Philadelphia & Chester, Pa. Environmental Issues. It’s

so important for all of us to see this, they get into

Environmental Justice and the effects it has on the

world.

Submitted by Audrey Johnson & Henrietta Jackson.


8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-4:00 Billiards

9-10 Sing-A-Long

12-4 Open Pottery

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

10-11:30 Brain

Games

12:30-1:30 Stretch 4

Life

12:45-2:15 Line

Dance

1:15-3:15 Bridge

1:30-3:00 Line Dance

3-4 Beginners Line

Dance

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-4:30 Billiards

9-10 Enhance Fitness

10-11:30 Brain

Games

10:30-12 Bible Study

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

10-2 Piano Lessons

1-2:30 Best Day of

My Life so Far

2-4 Member

Computer Time

8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-4:00 Billiards

9-2 Massage Therapy

10-11:30 Brain Games

10-12 Songster

Unlimited

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

12:30-1:30 Stretch 4

Life

1-3 Pottery Class

8:30-4 Card Playing


9-4:30 Billiards

10-2 Piano Lesson

10-11:30 Brain Health

Workshop

10-11:30 Brain

Games

10-12 Knit & Crochet

10:45-12 Poetry &

Discussion

1:30-3 Line Dance

1-3 Senior

Environment Corp

2:30-3:30 Adult

Coloring

2-4 Member

Computer Time

8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-2 Massage Therapy

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-12 Painting w/ Jim

9-4:30 Billiards

10-11:30 Brain

Games

9:30-11:30 Men’s

Gathering

10:15-11:30 Yoga

12-4 Open Pottery

1-2:30 Sewing Class

1-3 Movie Time

9-10 Fit Possibilities

9-12p Billiards

10-11 Stretch 4 Life

11-12 Enhance

Fitness

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8:30-9:30

Rise & Shine Breakfast

3

4

8:30-9:30


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8:30-9:30


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Ladore Lodge Retreat

8:30-9:30


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1p Mah Jong

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8:30-9:30


12


9a-1p Open House

13


8:30-9:30


14

10a-1p First Time

Homebuyer Workshop

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8:30-9:30


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18

8:30-9:30


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20

8:30-9:30


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23

8:30-9:30


24

1p Mah Jong

25

8:30-9:30


1p Model Call

26

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8:30-9:30


Monday Friday Saturday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday

September 2019


8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-4:00 Billiards

9-10 Sing-A-Long

12-4 Open Pottery

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

10-11:30 Brain

Games

12:30-1:30 Stretch 4

Life

12:45-2:15 Line

Dance

1:15-3:15 Bridge

1:30-3:00 Line Dance

3-4 Beginners Line

Dance

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-4:30 Billiards


10-11:30 Brain

Games

10:30-12 Bible Study

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

10-2 Piano Lessons

1-2:30 Best Day of My

Life so Far

2-4 Member

Computer Time

8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-4:00 Billiards

9-2 Massage Therapy

10-11:30 Brain Games

10:30-2 Computer

Basics

12:30-1:30 Stretch 4

Life

1-3 Pottery Class

8:30-4 Card Playing


9-4:30 Billiards

10-2 Piano Lesson

10-11:30 Brain

Health Workshop

10-11:30 Brain

Games

10-12 Knit &

Crochet

10:45-12 Poetry &

Discussion

1:30-3 Line Dance

1-3 Senior

Environment Corp

2:30-3:30 Adult

Coloring

2-4 Member

Computer Time

8-9 SilverSneakers

8:30-4 Card Playing

9-2 Massage Therapy

9-10 SilverSneakers

9-12 Painting w/ Jim

9-4:30 Billiards

10-11:30 Brain

Games

9:30-11:30 Men’s

Gathering

10:15-11:30 Yoga

12-4 Open Pottery

1-2:30 Sewing Class

1-3 Movie Time

9-10:00 Fit

Possibilities

9-12:00 Billiards

10-11:00 Stretch 4

Life

11-12:00 Enhance

Fitness

1

10a First Time

Homebuyer workshop

2 3

1p New Member

Welcome

4

8:30-9:30


5

7

8:30-9:30


8

1p Mah Jong

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8:30-9:30


10 11

8:30-9:30


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14

8:30-9:30


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8:30-9:30


17

7a-8p Madame

Tussauds Wax

Museum & National

Portrait Gallery

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8:30-9:30


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21

8:30-9:30


22

1p Mah Jong

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8:30-9:30


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8:30-9:30


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8:30-9:30


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1P Mah Jong

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8:30-9:30


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1p Fall Fashion Show

Monday Tuesday Friday Thursday Saturday Wednesday

October 2019


OMBUDSMAN SERVICES

HEALTH & FITNESS

SilverSneakers offers physical activity,

health education, and social events for

Medicare-eligible and Group Retiree members,

age 65 or older. If you qualify for

SilverSneakers, there are no initiation fees or

monthly fees for membership in the program.

Your health plan may make this service

available to you at no additional cost.

To register for SilverSneakers please contact

the Program Office at 215-848-7722.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

There are two classes each day.

Class Times: 8am to 9am & 9am to 10am

Note: There will be a $2 fee for attendees of

SilverSneakers classes whose insurance

coverage does not include the benefit

Please sign-in for SilverSneakers classes using

the CIP touch screen located at the front desk,

and the Tivity Health tablet in the auditorium.

HEALTH PARTNERS

Center in the Park is partnering with

Health Partners. If you have a Health Partners

Plan call our Program Office to enroll or learn

about benefits.

About Health Partners Plans

Health Partners Plans is an award-

winning, not-for-profit health maintenance

organization serving more than 253,400

members in Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware,

Bucks and Montgomery counties.

The Philadelphia Long-Term Care

Ombudsman Program at Center in the Park

(PLTCOP) responds to questions and complaints

regarding Long Term Care in Northwest and

Northeast Philadelphia. CIP Ombudsmen complete

facility visits and handle inquiries and complaints

for residents of Long Term Care facilities,

including nursing homes, personal care homes,

adult day centers, and Domiciliary Care Homes. If

you have an issue, such as a potentially unsafe

discharge, abuse, or neglect, please don’t hesitate

to call us for assistance.

You may leave a confidential message at

215-844-1829 or email [email protected]

Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?

Please contact CIP’s Ombudsman Supervisor at

215-844-1829.

New Member Welcome Orientation

Thursday, October 3rd at 1:00PM

Calling all new Members and Partners!

Join our new member orientation to find out

CIP’s latest activities, the resources available

and need to know information.

If you have any questions please contact the

program office 215-848-722 or email

[email protected]


FITNESS CLASSES

YOGA

Instructor: Mimm San

Fridays: 10:15a to 11:30p

Kundalini Yoga is a balanced blend of

exercises that help you feel clear, calm, and

relaxed in both body and mind.

Fridays: $6 members, $7 non-member

STRETCH 4 LIFE

Instructor: Yvonne Hardin

Monday 12:30p to 1:30p & Saturday 10:00-11:00p

This class improves flexibility, and

helps to reduce pain and discomfort. The

movements engage all of the muscles in the

body, lengthening limbs and torso. You’ll

leave feeling relieved & renewed.

Cost: $2 per class

ENHANCE FITNESS

Instructor: Desiree Scott

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00a-10:00a

Enhance Fitness is a group exercise

class that is proven to improve balance,

flexibility, bone density, endurance,

coordination, and mental sharpness and

decrease the risk of falling.

Cost: Free to members

Made possible with funding from PCA

SILVERSNEAKERS ®

Instructors: Arlene Reid & Bernice Thornton

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 8am-9am & 9am-10am

SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise

program designed exclusively for older adults.

Free for certain insurance plan members.

Cost: $2 per class

PROGRAMS

There is a minimum number of enrollees for classes

with fees to take place! Early Registration helps to en-

sure adequate numbers for classes to proceed.

SOCIAL COLORING

Join us for a moment of therapeutic crea-

tivity. There are amazing benefits of coloring

for adults: socialization, reduced stress, self ex-

pression, and new home décor. The coloring

sheets and utensils are provided.

Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm, Free

BRAIN GAMES

Keep your brain in shape by working on

your memory and problem solving skills. Join

us for Scrabble on Tuesdays & Thursdays and

Dominoes on Monday & Friday. 10-11:30,

Cost: Free

RUBBERSTAMPING

Let the stamp provide the image and

then unleash all your creative ideas and

thoughts to turn that simple image or outline

into something highly individual and unique.

Learn to make greeting cards, gift tags,

stationary, and much more.

Every first and third Wednesday at 2:00pm

RECYCLED ART

One man’s junk is another man’s

treasure, let us show you how to turn your junk

into a beautiful piece of art. We will be turning

unused items into artwork you will be proud to

display in your home. Classes will run on

Monday’s for three weeks.

Additional material fee may vary depending on project

We’re Open on Saturday’s

For 18 years old and older

9:00-10:00 Fit Possibilities

10:00-11:00 Stretch ($2 members/$5 non-member)

11:00-12:00 Enhance Fitness (Limited Time)

Call 215-848-7722 x. 225 for more information


BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP

The Brain controls our body, receives and

analyzes information and stores it in the form of

memory. It’s time to give that memory a workout!

Thursdays, 10:00AM

Cost: Free

PROGRAMS

BIBLE STUDY

Instructor: Mr. Ketrick Walls

Join us to study and discuss scriptures

from both the Old and New Testaments.

Tuesdays, 10:30am

Cost: Free

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

The third Wednesday of each month

CIP offers free blood pressure screenings.

3rd Wednesday, September 18th &

October 16th - 9:30am-11:00am

Cost: Free

MAHJONG

Mahjong is an ancient Chinese Tile

Game Played with tiles, cards, and dice. It is a

fun way to engage your brain and meet new

people.

Every other Tuesday starting

September 10th

Class Time: 1:00pm

Cost: Free

THE DOCTOR’S IN THE HOUSE

Dr. Brent Simmons & Associates of Drexel

University College of Medicine present a

workshop on various topics and take your

questions.

September 12th—Heart risk and stroke assessments

October 15th—Sleeping Disorders12:15p-1:15p

POTTERY CLASS

Instructors: Jimmy & Angela Clark

A comprehensive pottery course for

beginners & more advanced students. Individual

instruction in hand-building, glazing, & firing

techniques are included in this series.

Wednesdays 1:00pm - 15 week session

Cost: $162.00 CIP Member

$182.00 Non-Member

PAINTING WITH JIM

This 15-week painting studio class is open

to all levels of expertise.

Fridays, 9:00a to 12:00p—15 week session

Cost: $162.00 CIP Member

$182.00 Non-Member

POETRY & DISCUSSION

Get together with a group of poets and

poetry enthusiasts to read and write poetry before

engaging in lively discussions

Thursday, 10:45-12pm,

Cost: Free

COUPON CLUB

Learn how to get the most bang for your

buck. This class will teach you how to effectively

use coupons to save you money and build a stock

pile meeting will be every Thursday.

Thursday’s at 1:30pm

Cost: Free

THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE… SO FAR

CIP is a part of the storytelling network

Best Day of My Life So Far (BDMLSF) whose

mission is to empower older adults and engage

people of all backgrounds and ages through

storytelling.

Tuesdays, 1pm

Cost: Free

THE SONGSTERS UNLIMITED

Is Center in the Park’s choir under the

direction of Jerome Lang,. New Members are

welcome.

Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00p

Cost: Free

AFRICAN AMERICAN JOURNEYS

Facilitator: Reverend Joe Williams

Explore African American history through

conversation and sharing. Discuss topics like

media, films, videos, books, plays, and music.

Listen, write, question and expand your

knowledge of the culture.

September 24th & October 29 1:00pm

Cost: Free


Special Events

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL BISCUIT

MONTH

Wednesday’s in September 8:30-9:30am

There’s no wrong way to eat a biscuit! In

Honor of National Biscuit month during breakfast

we will have a biscuit bar, top your biscuit with

any topping of your choice or choose them all.

Cost: Free

GRANDPARENT’S DAY

Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00AM

Join us in celebrating grandparents whether

you have biological or adopted grandchildren, or

grandpets. Come enjoy a nice lunch with other

grandparents and share fun stories about your

grands.

Cost: Free

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, September 12th at 10:00AM

You’re invited to attend Center in the

Park’s Annual Open House. You will get an

opportunity to preview some of our upcoming

classes and other awesome opportunities! Please

feel free to bring a friend or two.

COST: Free

MODEL CALL

Wednesday, September 25th at 1:00PM

Casting call for all Models, if you think

you have what it takes to walk the runway come

audition for the fall fashion show.—No

experience required!

FALL FASHION SHOW

Thursday, October 31th at 10:00AM

You are invited to watch our CIP models walk the

runway, showing off the latest fall fashions.

Cost: $5.00

OCTOBER IS DESSERT MONTH

Wednesday’s in October at 9:00AM

In honor of Dessert Month we will sell

tasty treat, for those of you with a sweet tooth.

Stop by the Center and indulge in a piece or two.

Every Wednesday in October.

Prices will vary

Advisory Council

Cont. Annual Campaign Contributors

Smith, Delores

Snead, Gladys C.

Somerville, Lillie

Spearman, Merle

Spence, Hilda D.

Stephens, Janice

Stevenson, Jeanette Brooks

Stinson, Carolyn

Strother, Linda

Summers, Stanley

Taylor, Jean

Temple, Lenora

Thompson, Janet

Tilghman, Barbara

Tohancyn, Edna

Torian, Rose

Trent, Evelyn Y.

Tucker, Elouise

Tucker, Pennie

Tunnell, Ella

Tyree, Barbara

Vaughan, Earlene

Vaughn, Gladys C.

Walker, Barbara J.

Walker, Carolyn L.

Walker, Elizabeth

Walker, Warren J.

Wallace-Sherman, Theresa

Watson, Gloria

Watson, Joyce A.

Watts, Blanche M.

West, Yvonne

White, Barbara J.

Whitsett, Donna L.

Wilder Jr., Andre C.

Wilder, Andre C.

Wilder, Andrea D.

Wilder, Andretta

Wilder, Cali G.

Wilder, Hana A.

Wiles, Cynthia D.

Williams, Annie

Williams, Joanne

William Penn Foundation

Williams, Virginia F.

Williams, Wyzetta

Williams, Yvette

Williams-Lewis, Geraldine C.

Williamson, Barbara

Wilson, Gary

Wise, Rosemary

Woods Sr., Floyd

Worthy, Margaret

The Advisory Council had a very successful

fiscal year, September 2018 through June 2019. The

Council members worked tirelessly to raise funds to

offset the expenses of Center in the Park. Our

successful fundraiser included, the Bake sales, Fashion

show, Pretzel sale and CIP Tee shirts. The council

members thank, memberships, staff & friends of CIP

for your support during our Fundraiser. We're a team

of folks who work well together, very committed, love

what we do and have a great relationship with one

another. We will resume our meetings in September

Advisory Council’s mission: To increase involvement of

CIP members in all phases of Center Life. Meet

concerns, ideas & questions & present to the

Administrator. Plan and run special sponsored

activities, to raise money which will enhance the

quality of life for CIP members.

Thank you very much for your support!

Andre Wilder, Advisory Council President

Newsletter committee:

Cleo (Thea) Ervin Alvina (Candy) Johnson

Elaine King Juan Bacote


Trips

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum &

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $100 members/ $110 non-member

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Time: Bus Departs 7:00am, Returns 8:00pm

Enjoy a day in Washington, D.C. we will visit

Madame Tussauds Wax museum, there you will see

all 45 Presidents, your favorite celebrities and

public figures. Then take a short walk to the

National Portrait Gallery where they unveiled

portraits of former President Barack and First Lady

Michelle Obama by artist Kehinde Wiley and Amy

Sherald. Then finish your day with dinner at Golden

Corral.

Deposit of $40 is due to reserve your seat, final

payment due immediately.

Frederick Douglas Tour

Maryland Eastern Shore


Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019

Time: Bus Departs 8:00pm, Returns 6:30pm

Includes: Transportation, guided sightseeing tour

with focus on Frederick Douglas, and lunch at the

Crab Claw Restaurant.

Deposit of $50 is due to reserve your seat, final

payment due immediately.

Sight and Sound

Miracle of Christmas

Lancaster, PA


Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Time: Bus Departs 8:00am, Returns 7:00pm

After decades of crushing Roman rule, the Hebrew

people are losing hope. When will the promised

Messiah come? Into the midst of this turmoil, young

Mary is told she will bear God’s Son. Angels in

heaven proclaim His birth; humble shepherds and

regal kings pay Him homage. Clearly this is no

ordinary baby! But who is He – really? Is He the

Messiah, our Savior? Who can even believe such a

thing! After the show enjoy lunch at Shady Maple

Payment of $60.00 is due to reserve your seat,

final payment due October 24.

Honoring

Mary E. Henderson honors Family

Stanley Summers honors Brenda Summers

Edna Tohancyn honors Fred Lewis

Mary Wallace Hewlett honors Shirley Preston

Mary J. Fallon honors Campaign Co-Chairs

Theo Cleo Ervin honors Mother W. M. Anderson

Frances P. Moss honors Dr. Edward Chun

Barbara Williamson honors Krisy Hunt

Dorothy Sargent honor Center in the Park

Warren J. Walker honors Marie J. Walker

Ethel Lewis-Malone honors Frederick Lewis

Mary Clement honors Keith Anderson

William C. Hill honors Booker Fulmore

In Loving Memory

Donna Bell remembers Virginia Wilder Lane

Sherrie Lane remembers Warner Lane

Annie Lemar remembers Beatrice Wyche

Paulette Coleman remembers Eileen Jones & Lillian Edmunds

Marguerite Knox remembers Cecil Knox

Carolyn Stinson remembers Carl & Esther Terry

Yvonne West remembers Ethel Coverdale

Rennie Cohen remembers Regina Brunner Holmes

June Slappy remembers Ethel Pierce

Inez Roberts remembers Claudette West

Leon S. Harris remembers Leon W. Harris

Eleanor Culpepper remembers Reeby Tyler

Gloria Jordan remembers Phillip Jordan

Andre Wilder remembers Curtis Wilder & Warner Deshields

Barbara Cook remembers Maudelle Stuckman

Margaret Worthy remembers Martha Pina

Malinda Siler remembers Jewel Chatman

Cecelia El remembers Cecil Knox

Marion Davis remembers Annie Tyler

Janis Ogletree remembers Leonere Ogletree

Myra Cunningham remembers Gerri Stackhouse

Fred Lewis remembers Carrie Lewis

Jacqueline Harrell remembers Helen & Bill Walton

John Jordan remembers Ann Jordan

Renee Cunningham remembers deceased former CIP staff,

Gerri Stackhouse, Frances Moss,

and Bill Pringle

Denise Henderson remembers Curtis & Clarise McDaniels

Margaret Lloyd remembers Clara Skinner

Joyce Baskins remember Leroy & Christopher Baskins

Eva Flynt remembers William Flynt Jr.

Delores McDonald remembers William Bolton

Icerleana Mae Brown remembers Mary Earle

Raymond & Maxine Bryant remembers Maxine Clanton

Jeanette Brooks Stevenson remembers Margaret Lee

Andre Wilder Jr. remembers Jacqueline Williams

Juanita Key remember Annie Shears

Andretta Wilder remembers Rose Harrison Wardlaw

Evelyn Trent remembers Evelyn Williams

Barbara Walker remember Louise Case

Anne Somer Morley remembers Hon. Walter H. Morley

Ninja Wilder Barnes remember Donald Bowlong

Lakich Reed remembers Kevin Reed

Hana & Cali Wilder remembers Joyce Butts

Leona Robinson remember Leona Fambrough

Cynthia Wiles remembers Dorothy Milles

Ida Anthony remembers Michael Anthony

E. Delores Holland remembers Jean Womack

Gail Hicks remembers Lorraine Brown

Shirley Preston remembers Miriam Blanks, Frances Moss, mother of Emilee Taylor

Robert Preston remembers the mother of Emilee Taylor

Donna Whitsett remembers Margaret Toliver

Sylvia Richardson remembers Milton Richardson

Andrea Wilder remembers Andrea J. Wilder

Margaret Long remembers The Carter Family


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