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bookmark_borderRiverfront Tai Chi at Glen Foerd on the Delaware

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330

Ten Week Series Begins Tuesday March 5th

It’s Not Too Late To Sign Up!

Members: $120.00

A series of 10 weekly, one hour classes will be held beginning Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30pm.

This is a continuation of classes intended to build upon each week’s lessons with focus on breathing and relaxation. Some previous experience with Tai Chi is recommended as this class is a continuation of previous sessions. As you progress through the course you will notice improvements in muscle tone, flexibility, coordination and concentration. You should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and sneakers.

The instructor, Frank Shiery, has trained extensively for the past 23 years. He is Chief Instructor for the PA Chen Taijiquan Association. Frank was a member of the 1993 Taiji Team that competed at the First World Taiji Invitational Competition in Fuzho, China where he received the “Award of Excellence.” His book, Chen Style Taijiquan: The Small Frame Method, is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Class size is limited to 15, so send your check now or call the office to pay with a credit card.

Program proceeds support the preservation and educational mission of Glen Foerd.

Non-members: $150.00

bookmark_borderLunch with the Easter Bunny at Glen Foerd

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330

Hippity hop on over to Glen Foerd on the Delaware on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 AM when we will once again welcome the Easter Bunny to dine with our guests and help make our Springtime Easter Egg Hunt the best one yet. Be sure to bring your baskets for collecting your Easter Eggs as you hunt for them on the Mansion’s lawn. Don’t leave your camera behind because this event promises to have memorable photo opportunities to share and cherish. Admission is $20.00 for children and adults; a box lunch is included:

adult lunches include chicken salad on croissant, potato salad, grapes, carrot cupcake and water; child’s lunch includes 1/2 of turkey sandwich, 1/2 of cheese sandwich, fruit cup, juice box and cookies.  Methods of payment include cash, check, or credit card. please include your telephone number; the number of adults and children in your party; the age(s) of your child(ren) and any seating  requests. Paid reservations will be confirmed by letter. For more information about this event or to inquire about reservations, contact the business office at 215-632-5330 or email us at info@glenfoerd.org. All reservations must be pre-paid by Monday, March 18th.

(Mansion opens @ 10:45 AM)

This event takes place rain or shine!

Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Glen Foerd Restoration Fund.

bookmark_borderEvents at Glen Foerd on the Delaware

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Welcome to Glen Foerd!

On behalf of the Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation we are pleased to have you visit with us through our web site and in person. Our organizational mission is to preserve the last surviving riverfront estate in Philadelphia as a historic site and a center for providing historic and cultural experience to the public.

Glen Foerd is now open for guided tours on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. The next Saturday tour will take place this Saturday, February 23rd, then again on March 9th. Tours begin at 9:30am and 10:30am and will last about an hour.

We will continue to be open to the public on Wednesdays, too, for tours at 11:00am and 12:00pm. Please call first to be sure there is access, but reservations are not required. The mansion does close on occasion for special events.

Evening tours usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month, however next month the evening tour will take place Tuesday, 3/12 at 7:00pm.

Guided tours of the mansion are also available by appointment Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, and Friday, year-round. Please call at least two days ahead to plan your visit. Tours are not conducted on holidays or weekends.

The cost of a tour is $10.00 per person, $9.00 for students and seniors (65 or older).

For more information call the business office at 215 632 5330, or check our

website www.glenfoerd.org.