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Holmesburg hears update on LIFE Center

Holmesburg Civic Association last week welcomed guest speakers from InnovAge and Philadelphia Gas Works.

InnovAge will operate a 28,000-square-foot Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Center at the former Liddonfield Homes housing project. There will be 500 to 600 residents 55 or older, who will have access to health care services.

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For more information, call 855-898-5030 or visit MyInnovAge.com.

Meanwhile, PGW offers rebates for new natural gas-fired furnaces and boilers. For more information, call 855-PGW-SOLVES or go to pgwenergysense.com.

In other news from the June 11 meeting:

• The deadline is Friday, June 21, to apply for a sponsorship by the civic association for kids ages 6-16 to attend the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion’s summer camp. For more information, visit the Holmesburg Civic Association Facebook page or email holmesburgcivic@gmail.com.

The deadline is Friday, June 21, to apply for a sponsorship for kids ages 6-16 to attend the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion’s summer camp. For more information, visit the Holmesburg Civic Association Facebook page or email holmesburgcivic@gmail.com.

• Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St., will host a senior community services fair on Friday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be refreshments, live music, resources and raffles. Call 215-624-5920.

• State Rep. Joe Hohenstein will hold a veterans appreciation barbecue on Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Veteran Boxers Association, 2733 E. Clearfield St. The free event will feature dozens of area vendors offering a variety of veterans’ services. Information will also be available on state services and programs benefiting veterans and their families. Call 215-744-2600.

• A representative from City Councilman David Oh’s office mentioned his legislation that provides a business a $5,000 per-year tax credit for three years for hiring a veteran; his effort to have the city control the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s on-street parking functions and revenue; and his bill to reject the city’s inaccurate property assessments.

• Holmesburg Civic Association will meet again on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7:15 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Ditman and Rhawn streets. ••

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