Senator Anthony H. Williams

Mobile Constituent Service Day
2016-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library are hosting a Mobile Constituent Service Day on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. This event will be held at the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library located at 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA.
Come out and meet the Staff. Ask us questions and tell us your concerns. We are here to offer help with: Driver License Renewal • Registration Renewal Senior Discount on Registration Renewal • Free Senior SEPTA Transit Passes Property Tax/Rent Rebates • Employment assistance • Unemployment or Public Assistance issues • PECO or PGW Problems and much more.
Contact Kevin Fassett at 610-284-7335 or kfassett@pasenate.com for information.
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Navigating Life at 50+ Health Fair & Expo
2016-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 | West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
State Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital present Mind, Body, Spirit Navigating Life After 55+ Expo
Workshops • Exercise Class and more…
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Free Health Screenings
Flu Shots – with insurance card
Ask the Pharmacist Questions about your Medications
Resource Information
Free Parking
Lunch and Giveaways
Workshops, Exercise Classes and more

Any questions, please contact Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or Ronda Liggins at 610-284-7335
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Gateway to a Healthier You Senior Fair
2016-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Hardy Williams Veterans Center, 7100 Grovers Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
I am partnering with Gateway Health to present Gateway to a Healthier You Senior Fair. This free event will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Hardy Williams Veterans Center, 7100 Grovers Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Join us for free give-a-ways, health screenings, line dancing and zumba, a summertime smoothie station and more. There will also be a physician on-site for health question.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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Shredding Event
2016-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, 5700 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 14365, United States
Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Joanna McClinton will co-host a community FREE shredding event on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Cobbs Creek Shopping Center.
Shredder will be set up next to Auto Zone.
Properly shred unneeded papers from your taxes, financial and medical records, and other papers with personal information.
Please remove all paper clips from the papers to shred. This event is for individuals only, not businesses.
Our community sponsor is the Fresh Grocer!
Staff of Sen. Williams & Rep. McClinton will also provide help with state issues such as applying for CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance Program), Medicare and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
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HIP-HOP: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Universal Audenried Charter High School, 32nd & Tasker Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for Hip-Hop classes. Routines by Eagles Choreographer Dwayne Townsend!
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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TAI CHI: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Philadelphia, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Saturday at 9 a.m. for TAI CHI classes.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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DANCERCIZE: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Kingsessing Recreation Center Gym, 4901 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for Line Dancing classes.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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JAZZMAT PILATES: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Yeadon Borough Hall, 600 Church Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19050, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Jazzmat Pilates classes.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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LINE DANCING: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Eastwick Recreation Center, 80th & Mars Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for Line Dancing classes.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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PERSONAL TRAINER: Health Awareness Season 2016
2016-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | West Philadelphia High School, 4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
Starting May 1 and running through the beginning of June are free, 6-week classes! Join us every Monday at 7 p.m. to work with a Personal Trainer.
For more information, call Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com.
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Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge - Male Volunteer Recruitment Event
2016-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Darby Township Volunteer Fire Company #4, 1351 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) has joined with Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod to present the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge” male volunteer recruitment event on Saturday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Modell’s at Darby Township Fire Station, 1351 Hook Road, Darby Township, PA.
Big Brothers and Sisters has more than 1,200 children on the waiting list for mentors, and the majority are African American or Hispanic boys. The event is designed to help recruit mentors for the children.
For more information, please contact Sabrina Hall or Rob Murray at 215-492-2980.
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Mobile Constituent Service Day
2016-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Darby Township Volunteer Fire Company #4, 1351 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with Home Helpers and Direct Link of Southwest Philadelphia and Darby Township Volunteer Fire Co. #4 are hosting a Mobile Constituent Service Day on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. This event will be held at the Darby Township Volunteer Fire Department Company #4 located at 1351 Hook Road in Darby Township.
Representatives from Home Helpers and Direct Link of Southwest Philadelphia will also be on site with information on services they offer:

Companionship Care
Light Housekeeping
Respite Care
Nutrition Education
Meal Preparation
Transportation (church, social events and more)

Home Helpers is the nation’s leading franchise specializing in comprehensive home care for seniors,
new mothers, the intellectually disabled and individuals needing recuperative and continuing assistance.
They offer free in-home consultations and work with each client to create a flexible, affordable care plan
based on a person’s individual needs.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Contact Rudy Taylor at 215-492-2980 or rtaylor@pasenate.com for information.
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Holocaust Education Program
2016-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Ben Franklin High School, 550 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Senator Anthony H. Williams, Senator Larry Farnese and the Jewish War Veterans are hosting a Holocaust Education Program at Ben Franklin High School in honor of Dr. Leon Bass.
The program will be on Thursday March 10, 2016 at Benjamin Franklin High School 550 N. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19130. The presentation will start at 9:30 a.m.
The program participants include Dr. Paul Winkler, Executive Director, State of NJ Holocaust Program, State Senator Anthony Williams, Congressman Brandon Boyle, Gregory Hailey-Principal at Ben Franklin HS and other elected officials.

Expungement & Pardon Clinic
2016-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Joanna McClinton in partnership with The Defender Association of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity
and the X-Offenders for Community Empowerment invite you to participate in an Expungement & Pardon Clinic on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
The first 50 people who RSVP by February 12 will be accepted.
Who is eligibile?

Anyone who had a criminal charge that was dismissed or withdrawn, or was found not guilty after trial.
Anyone who pled guilty to a summary offense more than five years ago and has no subsequent criminal charges.
Anyone who was accepted into the ARD program and met all terms of the program.
Only arrests that occurred in Philadelphia County qualify.
The Pardon Clinic is for Philadelphia and Delaware County constituents with misdemeanor and felony convictions.

FILING FEE IS FREE OF CHARGE!
R.S.V.P. to Hope Foy or El Ali in Representative McClinton’s office at 215-748-6712.

Individual Medicare Counseling Sessions - Delaware County
2016-02-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Senator Anthony Williams’ Yeadon Office, 419 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States
State Senator Anthony H. Williams is hosting volunteers from the Delaware County APPRISE Program to help with individual Medicare Open Enrollment questions on April 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. by appointment at the Yeadon District Office: 419 Church Lane, Yeadon.
Questions?
Please contact Glenda Radical, Apprise Program Manager
Phone: (484) 494-3769 • Email: gradical@scs-delco.org
Appointments required!
Call Glenda Radical at 484-494-3769 or Ronda Liggins-McCoy at 610-284-7335 to schedule your appointment.

Emergency Public Meeting: Public Safety in Cobbs Creek
2016-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Bryant School, 6001 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
In the wake of the recent shooting of a police officer in Cobbs Creek, there will be an emergency community meeting on Thursday, January 14 at Bryant School, 6001 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In partnership with city Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and state Rep. Joanna McClinton, we are hosting this meeting as a means to bring the citizens of Cobbs Creek together.
Our hope is that we can gain a better understanding of key public safety issues and address concerns that you may have as a result of the shooting of the police officer and other serious issues.
Let’s stand together, and show support for one another.
Come as a concerned neighbor to Bryant School on Thursday, January 14 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn about neighborhood safety and discuss mental health issues that affect our community. There will be important updates from law enforcement. Opening prayers will be given by faith leaders from our community.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this very important community meeting. If you have any questions you can call my office at 215-492-2980.
I look forward to seeing you at Bryant School.

Telephone Town Hall
2015-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Philadelphia, United States
On Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m., Senator Anthony H. Williams will hold a live Telephone Town Hall Meeting.
Participants will be able to ask me questions as well as listen to a discussion about important issues in the district and around the state.
Complete form below to participate. You can also call in our toll-free number from 6-7 p.m. at 888-410-3427.

Expungement Clinic - Myers Recreation Center
2015-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Francis Myers Recreation Center, 5803 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Joanna McClinton in partnership with The Defender Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity invite you to participate in a Expungement Clinic.
If you have ever been arrested, but were never convicted of the crime, or only convicted for a summary offense, you may be eligible to have your record eliminated.
RSVP Only!
You are eligible if you meet these qualifications:

Only Philadelphia County arrests are eligible
Only non-conviction charges or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged (non summary convictions cannot be expunged)
Must have no current criminal charges
Must not be serving probation time

FILING FEE IS FREE OF CHARGE!
R.S.V.P. to El Ali in Representative McClinton’s office at 215-748-6712 or EAli@pahouse.net

Individual Medicare Counseling Sessions - Delaware County
2015-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Senator Anthony Williams’ Yeadon Office, 419 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States
State Senator Anthony H. Williams is hosting volunteers from the Delaware County APPRISE Program to help with individual Medicare Open Enrollment questions on October 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. by appointment at the Yeadon District Office: 419 Church Lane, Yeadon.
Medicare Open Enrollment season runs from October 15th until December 7th.
Appointments required!
Call Glenda Radical at 484-494-3769 or Ronda Liggins-McCoy at 610-284-7335 to schedule your appointment.

Expungement Clinic - Yeadon Borough
2015-10-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Yeadon Borough Hall, 600 Church Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19050, United States
State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Joanna McClinton in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Widener University School of Law invite you to participate in a Expungement Clinic.
If you have ever been arrested, but were never convicted of the crime, or only convicted for a summary offense, you may be eligible to have your record eliminated.
RSVP Only!
You are eligible if you meet these qualifications:

Only Delaware County arrests are eligible
Only non-conviction charges or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged (non summary convictions cannot be expunged)
Must have no current criminal charges
Must not be serving probation time

All participants need to bring a money order made out to Office of Judicial Support for filing fee ($17.50 for Common Pleas Court case and $22.50 for Magisterial District Court case)
CASH NOT ACCEPTED.
R.S.V.P. to El Ali in Representative McClinton’s office at 215-748-6712 or EAli@pahouse.net
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Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference 2015
2015-10-03 09:00 - 14:30 | West Philadelphia High School, 4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
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In partnership with the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee, I am pleased to present the 2015 Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference.
We welcome all grandparents and other relatives who are raising children.

Helping Hands Intergenerational Resource & Information Conference
Presentation on the new Community Umbrella Agency system (CUA)
Workshops on issues relevant to your family
Custody and the Law | Family Dynamics of Kinship Care | Behavioral Health Resources
FREE LUNCH with keynote address
Resource and information pavilion

Free, but registration required for lunch: call and leave a message for Adele Struble at Turning Points for Children at 215-528-3499 or Grand Central at 215-557-1554.
Please provide the following for registration: Name, Address, Phone, Email, Kinship Caregiver relationship to child.

State Senator Anthony H. Williams presents Mind, Body, Spirit Navigating Life After 55+ Expo
2015-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Collingdale Borough Hall, 800 McDade Blvd, Collingdale, PA, 19023, United States
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State Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital present Mind, Body, Spirit Navigating Life After 55+ Expo
Workshops • Exercise Class and more…
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Free Health Screenings
Flu Shots – with insurance card
Ask the Pharmacist Questions about your Medications
Resource Information
Free Parking
Refreshments and Giveaways

Any questions, please contact Desaree Jones at 215-492-2980 or Ronda Liggins at 610-284-7335
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Ultimate Back to School Basketball Tournament at Kingsessing Rec Center
2015-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, in collaboration with The Foundation for a Better Society and local elected officials, presented the 2015 Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tournament!
Refreshments and music on hand for those in attendance. Attendees and players are asked to bring a school supply to donate!

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Summer of Peace Family Fun Day
2015-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Christy Recreation Center, 728 South 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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In partnership with the Beautification Project, join us for the Summer of Peace 2015 Family Fun Day!
This FREE EVENT takes place Saturday, August 1st from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Christy Recreation Center.
Event features basketball games & contest, moonbounces, arts & crafts, pool, free food, and DJ Rude Boi!

Philadelphia Expungement Clinic
2015-05-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Community of Compassion CDC, 6148 Cedar Aveue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
In partnership with MFI Law Group , Senator Anthony H. Williams invites you to participate in the Spring Philadelphia County Expungement Clinic on Friday, May 15th from 2 pm – 6 pm located at Community of Compassion CDC, 6148 Cedar Ave. Philadelphia
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If you have ever been arrested, but were never convicted of the crime, or only
convicted for a summary offense, you may be eligible to have your record eliminated.
RSVP Preferred! RSVP to Eddie Mack at 215-492-2080 or via email to: emack@pasenate.com
Eligibility requirements:

Only Philadelphia County arrests are eligible
Only non-conviction charges or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged
(non summary convictions cannot be expunged)
Must have no current criminal charges
Must not be serving probation time

FILING FEE IS FREE OF CHARGE!

Hug-A-Vet Rally
2015-05-15 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion William P. Roche Post #21, 6400 Paschall Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19142, United States
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Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams and Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from noon until 4:00 pm at American Legion William P. Roche Post #21 located at 6400 Paschall Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142.
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Medicare Programs to Help Save You Money!
2015-05-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Yeadon Library, 809 Longacre Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19050, United States
Are you or will you soon be eligible for Medicare? Are you already receiving Medicare benefits but want a better understanding of it all?
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Senator Williams and Delaware County APPRISE present Medicare Programs to Help You Save Money!
On Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 from 1:30 until 3:00, join us for a Medicare Low Income Cost Sharing information session which will include an explanation of the available cost-saving programs for Medical (Part B) and Prescription (Part D) premiums, as well as the PACE prescription programs that help with prescription drug costs.
Be sure to RSVP to 610-623-4090 or 610-284-7335
APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. Counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions about Medicare and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Delaware County Expungement Clinic
2015-04-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA, 19023, United States
In partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Widener University School of Law, Senator Anthony H. Williams invites you to participate in the Spring Delware County Expungement Clinic on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM at the Darby Recreation Center located at 1022 Ridge Avenue Darby, PA.
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If you have ever been arrested, but were never convicted of the crime, or only
convicted for a summary offense, you may be eligible to have your record eliminated.
RSVP ONLY! RSVP to El Ali at 610-7335 or via email to eali@pasenate.com.
Eligibility requirements:

Only Delaware County arrests are eligible
Only non-conviction charges or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged
(non summary convictions cannot be expunged)
Must have no current criminal charges
Must not be serving probation time

All participants need to bring a money order made out to Office of Judicial Support for filing fee ($17.50 for Common Pleas Court case, and $22.50 for Magisterial District Court case). CASH NOT ACCEPTED.

Medicare 101
2015-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Yeadon Library, 809 Longacre Blvd, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States
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Are you or will you soon be eligible for Medicare? Are you already receiving Medicare Benefits but want a better understanding of it all?

This hour long presentation explains the basics of Medicare A, B, C, and D. It explains Medicare Terminology such as Copays, Coinsurance, Deductibles, Enrollment Periods, and Penalties. Medigap and Supplemental Plans are also discussed during this presentation.

RSVP to 610-623-4090 or 610-284-7335

Candlelight Vigil Honoring Police Officer Robert Wilson, III
2015-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Gather At Basketball Court, S 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
This event is for residents of Cobbs Creek and West Philly to show their support for officer Robert Wilson, III and his family.
