4th Coffee Cup Exhibition Highlights Older Americans Month and Helps 10,000 Philadelphia Senior Citizens
The Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) celebrates "Older Americans Month" with the "4th Annual Coffee Cup Exhibition and Reception," on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, at 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA. The benefit will feature original art by local and national artists, hors' d'oeuvres, spirits, live entertainment and a silent auction. (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- The Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) celebrates "Older Americans Month" with the "4th Annual Coffee Cup Exhibition and Reception," on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, at 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA. The benefit will feature original art by local and national artists, hors' d'oeuvres, spirits, live entertainment and a silent auction. "The Coffee Cup Exhibition is Philadelphia Senior Center's largest, signature fundraising benefit to help more than 10,000 members who depend on our social service, recreational and daily meal programs," said Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Groves, MA, MPH. "The Exhibition is also a unique forum to showcase the art of our seniors who participate in our comprehensive arts program." The exhibition features original artwork that will be on sale by national artists provided through collaboration with the Clay Studio and the faculty of the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, as well as PSC's own seniors and art faculty. Lavish hors' d'oeuvres, desserts, coffee, wine and beer will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Chaddsford Winery and Independence Brew Pub. Festivities will also include live music and a silent auction. Featured auction items include airline tickets, a tour of Washington DC, an overnight stay in the Poconos, sports memorabilia, hotel and dining certificates, and men's and women's jewelry. Tickets to the event are $75 per person, and $55 for seniors 55 and older. Sponsorships begin at $25 and range up to $2,500. To make a reservation or donation, please contact Senior Development Officer Kory Michael Aversa at 215-546-5879, ext. 277, or kaversa @ philaseniorcenter.org. The "4th Annual Coffee Cup Exhibition and Reception" is presented by the Philadelphia Senior Center, with support from sponsors Cozen O'Connor, Sam's Club at Franklin Mills Circle and Philadelphia Newspapers (Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News, www.philly.com). In-kind sponsors include the Chaddsford Winery, Independence Brew Pub, Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial and Whole Foods Market. PSC raises funds through the "Exhibition" to help more than 10,000 members, age 55 and older, enhance their quality of life, meet their basic needs, increase community involvement and decrease dependence. Services include in-center counseling, fitness classes, financial management services, hot and cold meals, transportation services, emergency financial assistance, educational programming and recreational activities. Founded in 1949, Philadelphia Senior Center is the third oldest senior center in the country and the largest in Pennsylvania. In June, PSC will also present a benefit bus trip to the Tropicana Casino and Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, for $25 per person, including $10 coin voucher and a free ticket to see "The Crooners." The ladies will swoon and the men will reminisce as "The Crooners" revive the timeless classics of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley. The bus departs at 10am at PSC Main Branch, 509 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, and returns to the same location at 6:45 p.m. For general information about PSC, or any fundraising benefit, please call (215) 546-5879 or visit www.philaseniorcenter.org . # # #
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