The Burholme Community Civic Association held its monthly meeting at Oasis Manor Senior Housing, 7040-52 Oxford Ave.
Owner Josh Mathew addressed the group.
The independent senior living community offers studios and one-bedroom apartments and is open to people 62 and older. There are 57 units rented at market rate. There is no entrance fee. The Oasis Manor campus is almost 3 acres and includes three elevators. A resident coordinator is on site for activities such as bingo, and Oasis Manor recently welcomed a visit from state Rep. Anthony Bellmon.
The property has offered senior living for decades. It’s the former home of the German Baptist Home for the Aged, North American Baptist Home, Pilgrim Gardens and Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme.
To schedule a tour or for more information, call 215-598-2960.
In other news from the Feb. 12 meeting:
• Cheryl McQuade, of the Friends of Ryerss, announced that a new version of a Philadelphia-themed Monopoly is being produced.
The company is accepting nominations for local properties to be included on the board.
McQuade asked the public to nominate Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park.
To nominate Ryerss, go to https://us.toptrumps.com/pages/philadelphia-monopoly
The nomination deadline is Feb. 28. The game will be released in November.
• Lt. Danielle Saxton, of the 2nd Police District, provided a crime update. Saxton, an 8½-year veteran, has been at the 2nd since November, coming from the 19th District in West Philadelphia. Residents of the 2nd district can email her at [email protected]
• Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host a meeting of its art club on Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. The club meets every other Friday. The library will host Yoga4Philly classes for adults, teens and tweens on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mats will be provided, or you can bring your own. ••
