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  1. Oct
    20
    Sat

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
      2:00 pm – 3:00 pm


      p.m.

      Morris Arboretum

      100 E. Northwestern Ave.

      There will be a portion of time for a free guided tour of the Morris Arboretum on Saturday afternoon, with the emphasis being determined by the various interests of those touring. Each tour is designed specifically to highlight a particular section of the arboretum, however, there is no itinerary. It is recommended that those who are touring for the first time select the general tour of the arboretum to get an over-all idea of what the gardens have to offer. This event is free with regular admission. For more information about the Morris Arboretum go to www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

      http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

       

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      2:00 pm
      Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
    3. Murder Mystery at Maxwell Mansion
      6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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      Other

      6 p.m.

      Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

      200 West Tulpehocken Street,

      On Saturday, Oct. 20 or 27 or Sunday Oct. 21 or 28 at 2:30 p.m., for their annual Murder Mystery entitled ‘The Borden Tragedy.’ This event, which borrows from the game of Clue, will focus on the death of Andrew and Abigail Borden. Was their daughter Lizzie guilty of their murder? Tours begin every 20 minutes and tickets are $16 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call 215-438-1861 or visit www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org.

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      6:00 pm
      Murder Mystery at Maxwell Mansion
    4. Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
      7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

      Black & White Gala and Silent Auction

      Saturday, Oct. 20

      7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

      Chestnut Hill Hospital

      8835 Germantown Ave.

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      7:30 pm
      Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
    5. Barefoot Boogie
      8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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      Music
      Saturday, Sept. 15
      8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
      Community Barefoot Boogie is held the third Saturday of the month
      New Convenant Campus in Baird Hall
      7550 Germantown Avenue
      Kick off your shoes and have some fun! Our DJs get everybody moving to great music from around the world! Enter via the driveway across from the Trolley Car Diner and follow signs to Baird Hall. The cost is $10.
      Call Elise at 215-266-5757 or visit www.CAMAcenter.com/boogie.html.
        
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      8:00 pm
      Barefoot Boogie
  2. Oct
    21
    Sun

    1. Germantown White House Tours
      10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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      Other

       

      10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      The Germantown White House
      5442 Germantown Ave.

       

      The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.


       


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      10:00 am
      Germantown White House Tours
    2. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    3. Slow-pitch Softball
      10:15 am – 11:30 am
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      Other

      10:15 a.m.

      Penn Charter

      3000 W. School House Lane

      Runs from Sept. 30 until Feb. 24, 2013

      Interested in a friendly game of slow-pitch softball? Join a 40-year tradition this Sunday and every Sunday (until it gets cold) at Penn Charter on School House Lane. For more information, call Bill Epstein at 610-505-6105.

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      10:15 am
      Slow-pitch Softball
    4. Ping-Pong
      9:00 pm – 12:00 am
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      Other

      9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
      Earth Bread and Brewery
      7136 Germantown Ave.

      Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more fun events like this.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong
  3. Oct
    22
    Mon

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Play group at Little Tree House Play Cafe
      10:00 am – 11:00 am
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      Categories:
      Kids

       

      New Baby Groups
      10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
      Little Tree House Play Cafe
      10 W. Gravers Ln

      Families of new babies can come together to chat and make new friends. Admission is free for children who aren’t crawling yet. Regular admission rates apply for older siblings and friends.
      $8.50 for 1 child, Siblings are 1/2 price, $55.00 for 10 visits. Adults are free and are responsible for their children at all times.


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      10:00 am
      Play group at Little Tree House Play Cafe
    3. Yoga Basics
      7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

      7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
      Chestnut Hill Yoga
      15 W. Highland Ave. (above Valley Green Bank)

      Whether you are looking to gain overall flexibility, improve balance, learning yoga basics is of tremendous benefit for the entire body and mind. For more information call Bobbi at 215-200-4868.

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      7:00 pm
      Yoga Basics
  4. Oct
    23
    Tue

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Edgar Allan Poe: Deep into that Darkness Peering
      6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

      6 p.m.
      Laurel Hill Cemetery
      3822 Ridge Ave.

      From 1838-1844, Edgar Allan Poe found his home in Philadelphia. During those six years, he produced some of his best-known and most haunting works, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and “The Masque of the Red Death.” While no written proof of such has yet been uncovered, some have speculated that some of Poe’s tales may have been inspired amidst the graves and gardens of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Newly opened when Poe took up residence in the city, the famed necropolis could draw more than 40,000 visitors in one season alone… Surely, Poe could well have been among those curious souls.

      This after-hours tour of Laurel Hill will focus on what history has revealed to us of Poe’s time in Philadelphia – on the literature he produced, and the friends, associates and enemies whom traveled within his circles, many of whom now lie at Laurel Hill. With October marking the month of Poe’s passing and Halloween on the horizon, this is a fitting time to summon the stories of the Master of the Macabre. This walking tour will be co-presented by board president and board member of the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, respectively, Carol Yaster and Dr. Dave Horwitz. It will conclude with wine, beer and refreshments, and is not recommended for ages under 21 years. Bring your own flashlights.

      $20/person general admission
      Advance registration is requested. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance online at http://www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org, or by calling 215-228-8200.

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      6:00 pm
      Edgar Allan Poe: Deep into that Darkness Peering
    3. Sustainability Lecture
      6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

      6 p.m.
      Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
      500 West Willow Grove Avenue

      A community forum on “Sustainability at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy” with Dr. Priscilla Sands will be held at Valley Green Inn. Dr. Priscilla Sands will discuss Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s sustainability efforts within the Wissahickon watershed. Priscilla has lived and worked almost her entire life in the Philadelphia area. She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. To register for the event visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fow/event/13051/

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      6:00 pm
      Sustainability Lecture
    4. Ping-Pong
      9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

      9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
      Earth Bread and Brewery
      7136 Germantown Ave.

      Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more fun events like this.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong
  5. Oct
    24
    Wed

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
      2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
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      Kids

      2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
      Wissahickon Skating Club
      550 W. Willow Grove Ave.

      Free ice skating lessons for children ages 3-5. Visit www.wissskating.com for more information.

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      2:00 pm
      Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
    3. Save the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 10
      5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
       5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

      Saturday, November 10, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

      The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.

      Reckless Amateurs, including Rebecca Thornburgh and David Thornburgh, will offer a great blend of folk, rock and blues music to accompany a delicious pork roast dinner. Bring family, friends, and neighbors. Adults $25, kids $10 or family ticket for $75. All proceeds will go to the mission fund. For more information, call 215-247-8855 or visit www.chestnuthillpres.org.

       

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      5:00 pm
      Save the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 10
    4. Wednesday Evening Group Run
      6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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      Other

      Born to Run-Lafayette Hill

      6:15p.m.

      428 Germantown Pike

      All are experience levels and abilities are welcome for a relaxed and friendly group run, starting from to Born to Run Lafayette Hill! The event is free for all. Contact 1-610-828-4781 for more information. 

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      6:15 pm
      Wednesday Evening Group Run
    5. All-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence
      7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

      7 p.m.
      Sedgwick Theater
      7137 Germantown Ave.

      Runs from Wednesday, October 24, 2012 to November 14, 2012

      Quintessence Theatre Group opens its third season with Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello.
      Othello the Moor is the celebrated general of Venice. Virtuous, steadfast and politic, Othello falls in love and impetuously marries Desdemona, a powerful senator’s daughter. Iago, an ambitious subordinate, turns mortal enemy when Othello makes Cassio, an untested scholar of war, his new lieutenant. Reason and passion collide as Iago preys on Othello’s greatest vulnerability, his love for Desdemona. In an electrifying return to the Elizabethan tradition of all-male Shakespeare, Quintessence regulars Khris Davis and Josh Carpenter will lead the ten-actor ensemble. They will be joined by Ross Bennett Hurwitz who makes his Quintessence and Philadelphia debut as Desdemona. Othello plays October 10 – November 4. Post-show discussions with the cast and director will take place on Thursday, October 24 and Sunday, October 28. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30, $20 for seniors (65 and over), $15 for youth (25 and under). There are $10 industry and student rush tickets available at the box office one hour before the performance pending availability. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://quintessencetheatre.org/ or call 1-877-238-5596.

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      7:00 pm
      All-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence
  6. Oct
    25
    Thu

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Play Scrabble every Thursday
      10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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      Categories:
      Other

      10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
      Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
      8431 Germantown Ave.

      New and experienced players welcome. The Center has 3 Scrabble boards and refreshments. Play every week or when you can. Games are $1 to play.

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      10:00 am
      Play Scrabble every Thursday
    3. Super Bones Exercise Class
      10:30 am – 11:30 am

      10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
      Center on the Hill
      8855 Germantown Ave.

      Join physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom in this bone building exercise class that will focus on key strengthening exercises, balance, and posture. $10 per class, plus a one-time $10 equipment fee. To register, call 267-432-1795. Class runs on Thursdays from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13 (Start at any time).

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      10:30 am
      Super Bones Exercise Class
    4. Proper Stretching for flexibility and injury prevention
      1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

      1 p.m.
      Center on the Hill
      8855 Germantown Ave.

      This seminar will teach proper stretching for increased flexibility and decreased risk of injury. These exercises are easily learned, take only a couple of minutes to do, and reap big rewards if done three to four times a week. Free! To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.

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      1:00 pm
      Proper Stretching for flexibility and injury prevention
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