KleinLife

KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., continued the celebration of its 50th anniversary by presenting a plethora of original creative works, including paintings and drawings, sculptures, videos, needlepoint, knitting and photos, as a salute to National Creativity Day. Hal Croasmun and the ScreenwritingU founded National Creativity Day in 2018 to celebrate imaginative spirits everywhere. ••

Some 200 volunteers from throughout the area were recognized for 7,877 of volunteer hours contributed to KleinLife, located at 10100 Jamison Ave. The volunteers were honored with a special luncheon in their honor with music and entertainment by vocalist Meredith Beck. Every volunteer received a personal gift. ••

KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., recently held a kickoff celebration marking 50 years. The event included presentations by the offices of state Rep. Martina White and the Mayor’s Commission On Aging; performances by a senior choir with Holocaust survivors and a children’s choir with Ukrainian refugees; and addresses by KleinLife officials and board members. A 50th […]

Gail Bober loves her twice-a-month visits to KleinLife, where she leads a Healthy Lives Community Group of people 60-plus. “It gives people a sense of connection, community and shared experiences,” she said. Bober represents Connectedly, a Manayunk-based nonprofit that seeks to reduce social isolation and improve the well-being of older adults. The nonprofit was founded […]