Touring Exhibit by Alley Communications DID YOU KNOW?

For the 2017 Neighborhood Open House event at the American Swedish Institute, The Alley Newspaper put together what we think might be the beginning of an ongoing “DID YOU KNOW exhibit” that illustrates some of the incredible facts that form the 150 years of history of the Phillips Community, in particular. We believe that all of us, those of us who live here and those who may be visiting our community for the first time, need to understand the vibrancy and diversity that has been our strong history for all these years.

Folks living outside of our area often talk about our community in ways that represent only the more negative or discouraging activities. Instead, if we use our own voices, images and stories and lift up many of the very amazing facts and real parts of our history, we can dispel the narratives and at the very least, resist the harm those stories can do to us individually and collectively.  It is a fact that learning about and lifting up this incredible history can contribute to our overall health through social cohesion and connection to each other and to history of this geographic area. We estimate that at least 300 people toured our exhibit on Wednesday, December 13th at ASI.… Read the rest “Touring Exhibit by Alley Communications DID YOU KNOW?”

Join Phillips Wellness 50+ to learn, connect, build our community

Tuesdays – 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Ebenezer Tower, 2523 Portland Avenue

(Ebenezer bus will pick up at Park Apts. and Loren on Park at 5:10)

January 9

Who Needs a Buddy? We All Do!

with Sandra Smith

January 16

Life & Death Planning

with Lee Cunningham

January 23

Questions & Answers about Making the Most of Your Money

with Lee Cunningham

January 30

Bit & Bites: Tasty Tidbits for Health

with Rachel from The Food Group

This is for everyone in the Phillips community.

Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Donna Nordin at

612-741-5180 or

dnordin2@comcast.net

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