Workshops+at+440+June

440 North Broad Street (First floor) Philadelphia,PA 19130 215-400-PCRC (7272) Please RSVP for workshops
 * RESOURCE CENTER**
 * SCHEDULE FOR WORKSHOPS**
 * JUNE 2009**
 * ONGOING**

Tai Chi, Belly dancing, and other relaxation workshops Tuesdays from noon until 2:30 p.m. by Mama Gail and friends.

Basic Computer Classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm to 2pm by Jay Cohen of Communities and Schools. Topics to be covered include: using the mouse and keyboard; what to look for when buying a computer, internet access, basic web browsing, printing and saving information.

Not by Bread Alone (Lunch Time Inspirational Word)

Wednesday at noon; highly interactive and presented in a non-denominational and universal message to overcome the obstacles in our lives.

Basic Mandarin for School Administrators (classes end June 17th) Wednesday evenings from 4:40 pm to 5:40 pm by Cong Wang and Tamala Montgomery. Mandarin language services are in strong demand at the district. Chinese is second only to Spanish in translation services for parents. Chinese speakers are the third largest demographic among ELLs. Mandarin is understood by many immigrant communities from Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) as well as significant numbers ethnic Chinese from Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.)

FREE GED Class Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Meehan Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. by the Center for Literacy. 1st 6:00 pm

GROW FRESH-EAT FRESH Come and find out how you can grow your own food in small containers, in small spaces, and in community lots. In this workshop, you will learn how to grow a variety of vegetables, we’ll focus on growing tomatoes in several small spaces. 2nd 6:00 p.m. Household Finance and Investments Tuesdays in June (call 215-400-7272 for details) Expert advice about how to manage your money in these tough financial times.