Community Corner
Time Banking, Basket Raffle: Five Things to Do This Week
Plus: World Tai Chi Day, PFLAG monthly meeting and going to the Phillies with the Collingswood Junior Women's Club.
1. PFLAG Collingswood Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library
"We are a support group that offers not only support but also education for families and friends of lesbians and gays. PFLAG offers person to person support, sharing our unique stories, learning from knowledgeable guest speakers, and listening with full respect for each other. All meetings are strictly confidential."
2. Collingswood Junior Women's Club at the Phillies
Wednesday, April 24—1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
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"Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's almost time for baseball! Join the Juniors at Citizens Bank Park on April 24th to watch the Phillies take on the Pirates. Tickets are only $28 (Section 307) and proceeds benefit local charities."
3. Intro to Time Banking
Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm—Collingswood Public Library
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" They help build neighborhood networks and strengthen communities.
"To learn how you can participate in starting Collingswood's TimeBanking program, come to our first orientation meeting. A representative from a local and successful Time Bank will be available to share his experiences and answer questions."
4. Basket Raffle for the Mark Newbie Elementary School PTA
Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Community Center
"Basket Raffle for the Mark Newbie Elementary School PTA. Admission is $5. Presale raffle tickets are 5 sheets for $15. Please contact Brenda at bln720@aol.com to order your tickets. At the door, the cost will be 1 sheet for $5 or 3 sheets for $10.
"This is an adult-only event. If you require childcare in order to attend, please contact Brenda in advance. This is an important fundraiser to help raise money for academic assemblies and field trip support. Thank you!"
5. World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.—Kitchen Consigliere
"On the last Saturday of April each year at 10 am, tens of thousands of people in hundreds of cities, in over 70 nations come together ... to breathe together ... to provide a healing vision for our world. Be a part of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Collingswood 2013."
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