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1st Day of VESL

Rita Mejias

March 16, 2017 marks the first day of PASSi's Vocational English as a Second Language class for this year led by Penn State Abington's Professor Rita Mejias. There was overwhelming interest in the class and we unfortunately had to turn away individuals wanting to register for the spring semester. The next VESL class is planned to be held sometime between August and September later this year. If interested in registering for the class, please contact Jenny Bedin at 215-572-1234 ext 10.

Youth Camerata Performs at PAJC

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On February 20th, the Philadelphia Youth Camerata Youth Choir put on a great concert for the PAJC participants and community members.

Chancellor of Penn State Abington Visits PASSi

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Recently, PASSi has been awarded $316,560 by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industries for the continuation of the "Providing Career Pathways to Expand the Multilingual Healthcare Workforce" project. The grant will allow PASSi to continue its HHA and CNA vocational classes. Furthermore, the grant has brought back to life PASSi's former Vocational English as a Second Language class, which will be coordinated together with the faculty at Penn State University Abington campus. To commemorate the collaboration and to answer any questions the press may have, PSU Abington's new chancellor, Dr. Damian Fernandez (pictured on the right), and the university's director of continuing education, Ms. Joy Fraunfelter (pictured on the left), joined the press conference and toured PASSi's facilities. (Click Here for the Press Release)

PAJC 2016 Annual Holiday Party a Success

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On the 23rd of December, participants and staff members of PAJC Adult Day Care spent the day celebrating the Christmas holiday with tradtional music, performances and dancing.

SNU 70th Anniversary Gugak Mini Concert

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Dec 21st, 2016 - This month's mini concert was held a few days earlier than usual because of the Christmas and New Years holiday at the end of the year. Three members of the Seoul National University's Gugak Music Department performed for a PASSi's Adult Day Care participants and other Philadelphia community members. Gugak is a traditional Korean music genre which literally translates into "National Music".

Won Kim and Sooji Shim Performs

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November's PAJC Mini-Concert brought back two familiar faces, Won Kim and Sooji Ko Shim. Once again, Won Kim on his guitar and his wonderful voice and Sooji Shim on piano, gave a great performance to the PAJC community.

2016 Halloween Party

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On the traditional Celtic holiday of Halloween, members of the PASSi and Adult Day Care community enjoyed a day of sharing talents and showcasing traditional costumes of their country.

PASSi and Raul Reyta Recognized

On the morning of the 21st of October, PASSi and a staff member of PASSi was honored for the 2016 PCA's Mature Workers Task Force Award near Independence Hall, Philadelphia. PAJC's kitchen and food services aide, Raul Reyta, received the award for his on-going service and participation as an employee and PASSi for employer of older workers.

The Mature Workers Task Force is a coalition of non-profit organizations, coordinated by PCA that advocates on behalf of older workers.

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2016 Fall Evergreen Farm Trip

On Thursday, October 6th, PAJC coordinated a trip for senior members to the Evergreen Farm in Hamilton Township, NJ. October is the prime month to pick Fuji apples and Singo pears at Evergreen and everyone enjoyed the sunny fall weather picking the delicious crispy fruit.

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HHA 56th Class Graduation

On Friday, September 30th, PAVI's 56th Home Health Aide class graduated 12 new aides.

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S&S Spiritus Ensemble Performs Mini Concert

On Friday, September 23, S&S Spiritus Ensemble performed for the PAJC audience. Click on the bottom "Read More" link for more pictures and more info about the mini concert.

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PASSi Holds Healing Garden Opening and Flag Raising Ceremony

Passi's senior citizen community, board members and representatives from the state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia join the celebration of the opening of the new Healing Garden and Flag Raising.

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PASSi PAJC Celebrates 2016 Chuseok Holiday

On September 15th, 2016, the senior citizens of PASSi PAJC celebrated the Korean National Holiday of Chuseok with performances at the Boo Nam Park Memorial Hall.

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Philadelphia Korean Musicians Association at PAJC

Members of Philadelphia Korean Musicians Association showcased a beautiful concert for our seniors and the public last Friday, August 26th.

Thank you for such an amazing performance!

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PAJC Mini Concert Russian Singing Angels

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On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 @ 1 PM, at the Boo Nam Park Memorial Hall,Passi Pajc.

We had a special guest visit us from Russia on Tuesday. Beautiful ladies with beautiful voices. Our seniors truly enjoyed this performance!

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PASSi's Founder and Executive Director, Im Ja Choi, was honored as the keynote speaker for Penn State Abington's Fall 2014 Commencement on December 19, 2014, in front of an audience of over a thousand people.

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1st Day of VESL

Youth Camerata Performs at PAJC

Chancellor of Penn State Abington Visits PASSi

PAJC 2016 Annual Holiday Party a Success

SNU 70th Anniversary Gugak Mini Concert

Won Kim and Sooji Shim Performs

2016 Halloween Party

PASSi and Raul Reyta Recognized

2016 Fall Evergreen Farm Trip

HHA 56th Class Graduation

S&S Spiritus Ensemble Performs Mini Concert

PASSi Holds Healing Garden Opening and Flag Raising Ceremony

PASSi PAJC Celebrates 2016 Chuseok Holiday

Philadelphia Korean Musicians Association at PAJC

PAJC Mini Concert Russian Singing Angels

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