***FREE PROGRAMS***
***LIMITED SEATING***
Seating is Available on a
first come, first served basis.
Please arrive early.
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CHAIR YOGA
PRESENTED BY Maria Campbell
THURSDAY AT 10:00am
This class is suitable for those new to yoga, as well as those who have previous experience, all are welcome! During the entire class we will use the support of a chair, ideal for those who have limited mobility due to various physical limitations and balance considerations. We will begin each practice connecting to our breath & a short meditation. Throughout the practice we’ll continue to focus on pranayama (breath work) to facilitate movement, which is known to increase circulation & blood flow, and help alleviate the discomfort of arthritis. Through various poses we will also work on improving flexibility, strength, and balance crucial in maintaining a healthy active lifestyle. An emphasis will be placed on fostering awareness of the mind-body connection with class ending in deep relaxation - savasana. (To assist your practice (2) yoga blocks & a yoga strap are helpful, but not necessary.)
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February 9 at 2 pm
Mummies: Through Time, Across Continents
Presented by: Stephen Phillips, Ph.D.
When we think of mummies - often the first thing that comes to mind is ancient Egypt – we envision monsters coming back to life to walk the earth once again. This lecture explores the world of mummies - through time and across continents - a 5,000-year journey.
There exists an amazing diversity of mummies, both human and animal, some created deliberately, some created naturally, found on virtually all continents, from all time periods. Enhanced by high quality images of wide variety of preserved human remains, the presentation takes us on a journey from this life to the afterlife by letting past lives speak for themselves, once again.
Dr. Stephen Phillips is the Curatorial Research Coordinator in the Egyptian Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He specializes in the analysis of ancient Egyptian and modern human skeletal remains, mummies and mummification techniques, as well as the tombs and artifacts of the Great Pyramid Complex on Egypt’s Giza plateau.
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February 23 at 2 pm
Oscar Picks & Trivia
Presented by: Movie Critic Bill Wine
The Academy Awards ceremony was first broadcast on radio in 1930 and televised for the first time in 1953. It is the oldest worldwide entertainment awards ceremony and is now seen live in more than 200 countries. Who are the 2019 frontrunners for best actor and actress? Best picture? Hear Bill Wine’s picks for the awards show, learn about the history of the Oscars and compete with your friends in a fun and entertaining Oscar trivia game.
Bill Wine has been a movie critic since the early 1970’s. Since that time, he has served as movie critic, book reviewer, and columnist for many noteworthy publications and KYW Newsradio. Bill is a retired tenured professor in the department of communication at La Salle University where he has taught film and writing courses.
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March 16 at 2 pm
A Little Night Music:
The World of Stephen Sondheim
Presented by Steven Pollack
Steven Pollack will be presenting a talk and concert on the music of Stephen Sondheim. Steven will be singing, along with Rebecca Diamond, a variety of duets by Sondheim including pieces from Into The Woods, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Passion, Sunday in the Park with George and other great musical works by the composer. These duets paint a beautiful picture of the composer's wit, range of musicality and dramatic/romantic depth. This informative musical program is not to be missed.
Steven is a director, performer and lecturer whose career has spanned music and theater types ranging from opera and musical theater to jazz, pop, rock & roll and drama. Mr. Pollack has appeared as a performer at The Walnut Street Theater, Lancaster Opera, Boheme Opera Company, Candlelight Theater, Merriam Theater, and many others from Boston to California. He currently appears regularly at the Buona Via Ristorante in Horsham, PA, singing jazz, standards, R&B, and rock & roll.
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