Category: Philadelphia

bookmark_borderOccupy Philly Wells Fargo Trial: Not Guilty

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — It has been over a year since 12 members of the Occupy Philadelphia movement were arrested inside a Wells Fargo bank in center city Philadelphia. This week they were put on trial in front of jury facing charges of criminal trespass and conspiracy.

The defendants put on a strong defense based on the 1st Amendment’s right to free assembly, as well as, “justification” due to imminent danger being caused by Wells Fargo. During the trial, character witnesses pointed out the contributions the defendants have been making since their arrests including: forming Inter-occupy, Occupy Sandy and organizing a new community center.

On March 5, 2013 the jury returned the verdict — not guilty of conspiracy and defiant trespass.

VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE WELLS FARGO PROTEST

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.