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bookmark_borderTo Space And Back

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The first-ever Franklin Institute-produced fulldome Planetarium show makes its world premiere debut.

Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching down into our world and influencing the way in which we live.

Produced by The Franklin Institute, together with Sky-Skan, and narrated by Top Gear’s James May, this brand-new technologically advanced Planetarium show takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

To Space & Back is the most visually stunning show ever presented in the Fels Planetarium.

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_borderIrish Afternoon at Glen Foerd

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Glen Foerd honors the hard work of those noble Irish lads and lassies who worked on the estates of Torresdale.

Join us to enjoy the music of Timlin and Kane, participate in a raffle for baskets of Irish goods, and partake of light refreshment. The Glen Foerd Art Gallery will be open from 1:00 – 3:00.

Tickets are $13 for members, $15 for non-members, children under 10 years of age are $10, and children under 2 years of age are free. Tickets available at the door!

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.