October 19, 2006 Issue                                       

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This Week

THURSDAY, OCT. 19

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Wyndmoor Civic Association will meet to discuss updates from the police chief, township commissioners and efforts to improve Willow Grove Ave. at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church, Willow Grove and Flourtown Aves. in Wyndmoor. The meeting is open to all. Contact Jeff Harbison, President of the Wyndmoor Civic Association at 215-233-1016 or jeffharbison@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20

HAYRIDES Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd. in Media, will resume hayrides to the witches house through Oct. 29. Cost is $6 per person. Call 610-876-8796 or visit www.linvilla.com.

BLUES SOUNDS Randy Lippincott Band will perform at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-9797 or visit themermaidinn.net.

PHOTOS and WORDS Author Kim Soles, A Photographic Crossing in Nature: A Presentation of the Nature Spirits, will present her works at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-844-1870 or visit www.bigbluemarblebooks.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

POETRY & MEMOIR Writer, memoirist, poet and performance artist David Mura will read from his works at 4 p.m. at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-844-1870 or visit www.bigbluemarblebooks.com.

CLOTHING DRIVE Mens, womens and childrens clothing in good condition will be collected by the St. Vincent de Paul Society from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Our Mother of Consolation Church Parking lot on East Chestnut Hill and Norwood Avenues. Call 215-247-0430.

WALKING TOUR Peter Hapham will host the “St. Martin’s Area Tour” at 11 a.m. at St. Martin’s in the Fields Church. Tour will last 1.5 hours and cost $10 members/$12 non-members. Call 215-247-0417.

NEW SITE Weavers Way Coop’s new recycling site will be in the parking lot behind the firehouse on Germantown Ave. at Carpenter Lane. Enter from Carpenter Lane. The times of recycling remain the same, the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

PREMIER CRAFTS More than 60 artists will be featured at the 25th annual Highlands Craft Show held on Sat. & Sun. at the historic 18th century mansion at Skippack Pike (Rte. 73) and Sheaff Ln. in Fort Washington. Admission is $7 and children under 2 are free. Call 215-641-2687 or visit www.highlandshistorical.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

CHANTIES & SONGS Charlie Miller will perform at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-9797 or visit themermaidinn.net.

PIZZA & POLITICS Participants will view and discuss the documentary, The Power of Community, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Community Room at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-0457.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24

MOVIE LUNCH Lunch will be offered at noon ($3 per person) followed by a showing of the film, Akeelah and the Bee, at 1 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Senior Center, 7999 Crittenden St. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-0180 or email chseniors@juno.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

HALLOWEEN PARTY Falls of the Schuylkill Library will hold a costume party for preschool children at 6:30 p.m. at 3501 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Call 215-685-2093.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

INSTRUMENTALISTS Richard Drueding & Stephe Ferraro will perform at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-9797 or visit themermaidinn.net.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

CAJUN ZYDECO Zydeco-a-go go will perform at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-9797 or visit themermaidinn.net.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

BLUEGRASS Blue Roots will perform at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-9797 or visit themermaidinn.net.

SWING DANCE Swing lessons will be held at 7 p.m., followed by the Melissa Martin Band from 8:45 p.m. – midnight at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. in Mt. Airy. Admission is $12 ($9 students or substantial baked goods to share). Call 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

PUMPKIN EXTRAVAGANZA 150 pumpkins created to look like celebrities, cartoon characters, and scary images will be on view in the garden from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Highlands, Rt. 73 and Sheaff Ln. in Fort Washington. Cost will be $10 per car. Call 215-641-2687 or visit www.highlandshistorical.org.

UPCOMING

George Washington High School’s class of 1986 will hold its 20th reunion on Friday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Email gwhs1986reunion@comcast.net or call 215-481-9887.

ONGOING

THEATER

A new comedy-mystery, Red Herring, by Michael Hollinger, will be presented at The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Performances will be Fri.-Sun. September 15-17; Thurs.-Sun. September 21-24; Thurs.-Sat., September 28-30. All shows are at 8 p.m. except Sunday shows, which are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, Thursdays 2-for-1. Students with valid ID, $13. Call 215-247-8881 or visit www.thestagecrafters.org.

EXHIBITS

Abstract paintings by Roberta Foss are on exhibit and for sale at Amoeba Art Shop from October 6-31. Roberta Foss' abstract works in oil are inspired by the forces of nature, especially water. Her work has been seen at Woodmere Art Museum Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club, among others.

A retrospective of sculpture, oil pastels ands study drawings by Richard Lieberman will be featured at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Ln. & McCallum St. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-248-0546.

Moments in Time, works on paper by Robert Kaupelis and Steven Goodman at Gallery Saint Martin, 7811 St. Martin’s Ln. in Chestnut Hill through Dec. 17. Hours: Wed’s 2-6 p.m., Thu, Fri, Sat’s noon – 6 p.m. Call 215-247-7811 or visit www.gallerysaintmartin.com.

New abstract paintings by Kevin O’Toole will be featured Sept. 6 through Oct. 28 at JMS Gallery, 8236 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-4649 or visit www.jmsgallery.com.

AUDITIONS

Chestnut Hill College Community Chorus will hold auditions by appointment for all voice parts on Tuesdays, from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 5 through Dec. 5. Call 215-643-7049.

KIDS & FAMILY

Baby’s Time with Mother Goose for babies up to 18 months and caregivers meets the first Friday of every month Sept.-Dec. at 10:15 a.m. at the Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Call 215-685-2093.

Children’s story time is held the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at Borders bookstore, 8701 Germantown Ave. Call 215-248-1213.

Family Story Nights for children from birth-age 6 and caregivers meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Call 215-685-2093.

Grandparent’s Story and Music Time meets the last Sunday of every month from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Maternal Wellness Center, 606 Carpenter Ln. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-713-2666.

Late registrations for the fall session of gymnastics classes at the Water Tower Rec Center continue for ages 4 and up, ranging from beginner tumbling classes through intermediate and advanced gymnastic classes and teams. Call 215-685-9296.

HATCH Dance Theater is now registering for Creative Movement classes for boys and girls ages 3 to 5 years; Saturdays at 11:25 a.m. and Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m. Studio located above O'Doodles Toy Store, 8333 Germantown Ave. Call 215-416-0457 or email HATCH@entermail.net.

Homeschool Book Club for students in grades 1-6 meets on Tuesdays at the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch library, 3501 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Call 215-685-2093.

Makin’ Music: An interactive music program for preschoolers and their caregivers takes place on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. at the Water Tower Rec. Center; and Mondays and Tuesdays at St. Philips in the Field Church in Oreland. Call 215-233-2560.

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will host a guided hike for children ages 3-7 on July 11, 25 and August 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd. in Roxborough. Cost is $7. Call 215-482-7300.

The Sierra Club sponsors hikes regularly the last Saturday of each month, hiking a different trail each month. Meet at 10 a.m. at Sedgwick Gardens Apts. in Mt. Airy (McCallum and Sedgwick Sts.) Call 215-438-4459 or email mrbasketball.net@verizon.net.

Toddler story time for children ages 18 months to 3 years and caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Chestnut Hill Branch Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill and on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Falls of the Scuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Call 215-685-9290 for Chestnut Hill and 215-685-2093 for East Falls.

Wissahickon wanderers running club meets every Saturday at 8 a.m.; start at valley green. Call 215-849-9080 or visit www.wanderersrunningclub.org.

DANCE

English Country Dance workshops are held the first Saturday of the month, October through May, at Summit Presbyterian Church, Greene & Westview Sts. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-836-0426 or visit www.germantowncountrydancers.org.

Hatch Dance Theater Fall registration for classes for children age 2 through adults begins Aug. 16. Call 215-416-0457 or email hatch@entermail.net.

West African dance class with live drums at Summit Presbyterian Church (basement), Green and Westview Sts., with Maurice Edwards on Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Cost is $15. Call 215-849-1484.

International Dancing at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, in Fort Washington on Wednesdays from 8-10 p.m. Cost is $5 but it is free first time. Visit www.beaverfolkdance.org or call 610-688-3284.

Appalachian clogging classes are held every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum streets. Cost is $7 per session; no pre-registration required. Leather bottom or tap shoes are the most suitable footwear. Call 215-643-4397 or visit info@fiddlekicks.com.

CLASSES

Allens Lane Art Center offers classes & workshops for children and adults in a variety of art and dance classes, and workshops in jewelry making, painting, doll making and creative writing. Call 215-248-0546 or visit www.allenslane.org.

Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill, offers public research hours from 12-1 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and between 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 215-247-0417.

Chestnut Hill Writers Workshop will begin in October on Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-noon for all levels. Enrollment is limited. Call 215-248-1749.

Cummins School of Irish Dance offers a tiny tots movement class for ages 3 & 4 and new beginners classes for ages 5-8 years. Classes held at The Irish Center on Emlen Street and Carpenter Lane. Fall registration now open. Visit www.cumminsschool.com or call 215-508-1763.

Hatch Dance Theater offers classes in youth modern dance, ballet and acting for ages 2 and up. Classes are held above O'Doodles Toy Store at 8333 Germantown Ave. Call 215-416-0457 or email hatch@entermail.net.

Historic RittenhouseTown offers interactive papermaking and colonial German cooking education programs for summer and fall. Call 215-843-2228 or visit www.rittenhousetown.org.

Karen Singer Tileworks, 90 E. Church Lane, offers day and evening tile and ceramics classes for adults and children year-round. Call 215-849-7010 or visit www.karensinger.com.

Registration for the autumn series of knitting classes and workshops offered by The Knit With, the Chestnut Hill yarn shop located at 8226 Germantown Avenue, are now being accepted. The shop is offering a schedule of 21 classes and workshops for a range of knitting skill levels beginning the week of September 17. Call 215-247-9276 or visit www.theknitwith.com.

Moving Arts Studio offers more than 60 classes a week for all ages. Low-fee classes include yoga, tai chi, Feldenkrais, fencing, capoeira, drumming, pilates, gymfoolery and dance (belly, african, hip hop, African and more). Drop in or series available. Call 215-842-1040.

Morris Arboretum offers courses in landscape design, perennials, handmade paper, rose care, healing plants and many other topics at the arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

Learn to play chess or improve your game every Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Senior Center, 7999 Crittenden St. Call 215-248-0180 or email chseniors@juno.com.

The Mt. Airy Computer Center, 6335 Wayne Ave., Mt. Airy, offers classes for kids and adults throughout the week. Call 215-438-8505.

Paper Crane Studio offers arts and crafts workshops in the Education building at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. in Germantown. Call 215-844-2944.

New woodworking school Philadelphia Furniture Workshop will hold courses throughout the summer at 5212 Pulaski Ave. in Germantown. Call 215-849-5174.

Settlement Music School’s Germantown Branch is registering students for individual instruction in piano, voice, string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Call 215-320-2610.

Tesserae Studio Gallery, 6780 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy, is currently offering adult classes in mosaics and tilemaking. Call 215-848-2110 or visit www.bellamosaic.com.

Gentle meditative yoga classes at the Unitarian Universalist Church Of The Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave., are on Tuesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. A yoga mat and loose clothing are recommended; voluntary contribution accepted. Call 215-782-1919. Also offered is sitting meditation on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m., for 20 minutes and a creative writing circle on Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call 215-247-2561 or email office@uurestoration.us.

Water Tower Recreation Center children’s classes: karate for children and adults; Tony's little dribblers; pick-up basketball; jazzy lady social grace & etiquette; dance classes with Miss Sara; tot recreation class; gymnastics classes. Hartwell Ln. & Ardleigh St. Times, days, ages vary. Call 215-685-9296.

Free Meditation and Dharma Talk services, Tuesdays at 7:15 pm and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Won Buddhist

Temple of Philadelphia, 423 Abington Ave. in Glenside. Call 215-884-8443 or visit www.wonbuddhism.info.

Won Community Service Center, 423 Abington Ave., in Glenside offers ESL classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. Call 215-884-8443 or visit www.woninstitute.org.

New water classes for all ages are being offered at the YMCA of Germantown, located at 5722 Greene St. in Germantown. For more information, call 215-844-3281.

Thursday morning writing circle is held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Hale Lounge at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave. in Mt. Airy. Cost is $15. Call 215-247-5545 or email susan@susanwindle.com.

SUPPORT & GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy. Call 1-800-272-3900.

Overeaters Anonymous holds meetings on Wednesdays in Chestnut Hill, Saturdays in Ambler and Roxborough and Sundays in Roxborough. Call 215-674-4418.

Women Coping With Separation And Divorce - a professionally guided support group for women coping with separation and divorce within the past two years – will be held for eight Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning May 4 at the Jewish Federation Bux-Mont Office, 580 Virginia Drive, Suite 140 in Fort Washington. $18 registration fee (includes individual interview); $25 per session. Pre-registration is required, call 215-540-3737, ext. 103 or email saraw@jfcsphil.org.

Widows (Under 68) Coping With The Loss Of A Spouse - a professionally guided support group for women coping with the loss of a spouse within the past two years – will be held for eight Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning May 9 at Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd. in Elkins Park. $18 registration fee (includes individual interview). Pre-registration is required, call 215-540-3737, ext. 103 or email saraw@jfcsphil.org.

Bereavement support groups for adults are often offered by Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough. Call 215-624-8190.

Children of aging parents caregivers support group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Atria Chestnut Hill, 495 E. Abington Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-5307.

Breast cancer recovery group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Healthcare Women's Center, 8835 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-242-4700.

Food addicts in recovery anonymous, a 12-step program for people recovering from addictive eating, welcomes newcomers and meets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 215-836-0274.

Wissahickon Hospice offers bereavement support groups at Pennsylvania Hospital and in Bala Cynwyd. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-617-2400 for more information or to pre-register.

Keystone Hospice, 8765 Stenton Ave. in Wyndmoor, offers support groups throughout the month, with specialty groups for children, widowers, young widows, and a new “motherless daughters” group. Most are free, lunch is often included but pre-registration is requested. Call 215-836-2440.

Overeaters Anonymous conducts two meetings each week at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough. Call 215-248-4333.

Shhh, a hearing loss support group, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Rd. in Lafayette Hill. Call 215-482-7829.

The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, has launched a self-help course for people with lupus. Call 215-517-5070 or visit www.lupus-sepa.org.

Lung cancer support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m., offers encouragement for people currently being treated for lung cancer or who have completed treatment at the Chestnut Hill HealthCare Cancer Center, Suite 17, 8815 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-8325.

Postpartum support group for mothers and their babies will begin Oct. 24 for six-weeks on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. a Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor. Call 215-206-2931.

Stroke Club support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. in the Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital’s Clock lounge, 8601 Stenton Ave. in Wyndmoor. Call 215-233-6200.

14th District Town Watch meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the district headquarters, 43 W. Haines St.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 8-9 a.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, Rm. D, 8835 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-8325.

A peace vigil is held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the intersection of Germantown Ave. and Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill. Rain or shine. Call 215-242-5413 or visit www.northwestpeacecoalition.org.

VOLUNTEER

• American Cancer Society needs kind people to volunteer a few weekday hours for the Road to Recovery program. Call 610-692-0677.

• American Red Cross needs disaster response volunteers. Free training provided. Call 215-405-8558.

• Arthritis Foundation’s Eastern PA Chapter offers free training to individuals interested in becoming volunteer walking group leaders in Philadelphia. Call 800-355-9040 ext. 110.

• Arts & Business Council Of Greater Philadelphia is seeking business professionals to volunteer for the business volunteers for the arts program. Call 215-790-3620 or visit www.artsandbusiness-phila.org.

• Catholic Social Services is looking for married or single adults to become foster parents to children of all ages, races and religions. Homes are also needed for children with special medical or emotional needs and for siblings who wish to live together. Call 215-587-3960.

• Center For Literacy is seeking volunteers to help improve the reading skills of thousands of area residents. Call 215-474-1235 or visit www.centerforliteracy.org.

• Chestnut Hill Hospital is recruiting volunteers for a variety of challenging positions. Volunteers are needed in-patient and non-patient care areas. Call 215-248-8289 or visit vsd@chh.org.

• Fox Chase Cancer Center is looking for volunteers to provide administrative staffing assistance. Call 215-728-2560 or 215-728-2595.

• Franklin Institute Science Museum needs volunteers in a variety of areas, from mentoring Germantown students about careers in science and technology to greeting visitors to helping with the museum’s special events. Call 215-448-1163 or visit www.fi.edu.

• Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Pa is currently looking for adults to volunteer in a variety of capacities. Call 215-564-2030 ext. 226 or visit www.gssp.org.

• Good Shepherd Mediation Program needs volunteers to mediate community disputes. Training is provided. Call 215-843-5413 or visit www.phillymediators.org.

• Highlands Historical Society needs docents & volunteers to help with special educational programs, guide historical interpretative tours and/or work with children’s programs. Behind-the-scenes, physical help is also welcomed in the garden. Call 215-641-2687.

• Historic Rittenhousetown needs volunteers for a variety of activities. Call 215-438-5711 or visit www.rittenhousetown.org.

• Jewish Family And Children's Service Of Greater Philadelphia needs volunteers in a variety of areas. Call 215-698-9950 ext. 112.

• Lupus Foundation Of Southeastern PA can always use help with general office work as well as for special events and projects. Call 215-517-5070 or visit www.lupus-sepa.org.

• Maternal Wellness Center is expanding its services and looking for people who are dedicated to maternal and child health to volunteer. The Center is located at 7149 Germantown Ave., 2nd floor, in Mt. Airy. Call 215-242-1815 or visit www.maternalwellness.org.

• Mayor’s Commission On Service To The Aging’s Apprise Program is seeking volunteers to counsel seniors regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health care fraud issues; training will be provided. Call 215-686-8462.

• Philadelphia Corporation For Aging (PCA) is seeking senior volunteers to participate in its RSVP program. RSVP, the retired and senior volunteer program, is a nationwide volunteer program for adults age 55 and over. Call 215-765-9000 ext. 5544, weekdays between 8:30 and 4:30 p.m.; email rsvp@pcaphl.org; or visit www.seniorcorps.org.

• Philadelphia Reads, a nonprofit agency that promotes children’s literacy, wants to make all Philadelphia school children bookworms. Volunteers are required to serve a minimum of one hour per week for a three-month period. Call 215-851-1748 or visit www.phila.gov/philareads.

• Philadelphia Department Of Human Services (DHS) is seeking male and female volunteers to serve as mentors to the young men and women enrolled in DHS’ Achieving Independence Center (AI Center), a resource for young men and women in foster care who are “aging out” of the system. Call 215-574-9194.

• Samaritan Care Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide one-on-one companionship to terminally ill patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, end-stage cardiac diseases, ALS and end-stage alzheimer’s. Call 215-653-7310.

• Volunteer solutions at www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/volunteer/ is a great starting point for you to find volunteer opportunities, as is Philadelphia Cares at www.philacares.com.

• Wissahickon Hospice is actively recruiting volunteers to serve and support hospice patients and families within the community. Call 610-617-2400.

• Women’s Auxiliary of Chestnut Hill Healthcare Foundation is looking for volunteers to work in its two thrift shops, Opportunity Shop and Monkey Business. Call 215-248-1835 or 215-793-4551.

• Women in Transition, a Philadelphia-based domestic violence agency, seeks dedicated hotline volunteers to counsel women endangered by domestic violence and substance abuse. Training will be provided. Call 215-564-5301 ext. 118 or visit www.womenintransitioninc.org.