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April 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022Gram’s Gift: Using storytelling to pass down family history
Joyce Mosley, 75, hit the jackpot with a grandmother whose remarkable memory included stories from five generations.
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April 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022Older adult volunteers support children’s literacy programs
Philadelphia has a literacy gem with Tree House Books in North Philadelphia, located at 1430 Susquehanna Ave.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022‘Ballot Box’ exhibit chronicles women’s struggles to vote
For many years, only free white men who owned property could vote. A free exhibition at the Union League of Philadelphia chronicles the struggle to gain the right to vote.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022The fight for gender equality: Timeline of notable events in U.S. women’s history
American women have long fought for equal footing throughout the nation’s history – and continue to do so, proving that when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.
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December 29, 2021Dec 29, 2021The Free Library of Philadelphia is a resource for lifelong learning
Working from the belief that learning doesn’t stop at a specific age, the Free Library offers diverse programming for older adults.
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October 29, 2021Oct 29, 2021Nostalgia Corner: The Thanksgiving holiday’s Philadelphia ties
Did you know that a resourceful and determined Philadelphia woman is responsible for the modern-day observance of Thanksgiving?
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October 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021Celebrating Hispanic heritage and hope
“Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope” honors Hispanic Americans and their culture with an emphasis on looking to the future.
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September 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021Back to school: It’s never too late to learn
Older adults can take advantage of educational opportunities to explore subjects of interest, learn a new skill or take part in a learning environment.
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June 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021Free tutorials help older adults navigate technology
Generations on Line, a local nonprofit, provides free, interactive tablet and smartphone tutorials to help older adults learn how to use technology.
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