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Ladies & Gents in our 50s, 60s, 70s, etc are at a different stage of life than when we were younger. Let's get together and form a circle of friends to have fun with. Dining, theatre, movies, special events in and out of the city, happy hours, and even travel. The possibilities are endless and you are welcome to provide suggestions!
Please be sure to have a current photo of yourself on your profile! If you do not I will be unable to approve you. And please - if you cannot make a meetup after RSVPing - let me know via private message and update to not going so I am aware and able to give others the opportunity to go. No-shows will not be tolerated and you will be booted. Two late cancellations and you will be booted.
I hope that you come out and join us! Our group meetups are usually small, consisting of anywhere from 6-10 people, therefore, we really do get to know each other very well as I do not have huge crowds of people where you never get to know anyone, I just don't think that's fair to anyone.
Ours is a great group and ladies and gentlemen, who have a mutual respect for one another and have lots and lots of laughs! Hope to see you soon!
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PPS - check often for messages and updated. If you are on the waitlist for something, and I send you message that someone canceled and you are next, please be able to respond.
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Saturday Funday - Christmas Celebration Around Town & McGillan’s Old Ale House
Love Park (15th and JFK) in Philadelphia, Center City, Philadelphia, PA, USI have planned a FUN-FILLED DAY ALL AROUND THE CITY – HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES!!
FIRST UP - The Christmas Village (Opens @ 12PM promptly) – Let’s all meet at THE ENTRACE TO LOVE PARK (AT THE LOVE SIGN) (15th & JFK) at 11:45 PM. We will wait until 12:00 PM for everyone to get there but cannot wait any longer than that.
Center City becomes Holiday Central each year when Christmas Village in Philadelphia sets up shop. This free-to-attend annual tradition transforms Philadelphia’s iconic LOVE Park, as well as the courtyard and north apron of City Hall, into an authentic European holiday market, featuring 120 rustic wooden cottages trimmed with thousands of festive lights and housing vendors of every variety. Throughout the market, guests peruse gift-able goods from around the world while enjoying events and live entertainment (with cups of hot cocoa, honey mead or warm mulled wine in hand).
NEXT UP – The Festival of Trees - Just look for the round-shaped glass building at the corner of John F Kennedy Blvd and 16th street.
Inside the LOVE Park Visitor Center, a gorgeous collection of holiday trees inspires wonder, and Santa Claus makes regular stops.
Come and visit Philadelphia's most popular new holiday tradition at LOVE Park's Welcome Center – the Festival of Trees fundraiser to support kids and families at CHOP! For the Festival’s third year, the event returns even bigger with more than two dozen trees, more bling, new designs and a sky full of stars shining for more than 150 CHOP patients. Not required as the event is free, but if you wish to donate, it goes to a very good cause, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Donating is super simple! You can donate by voting for your favorite Christmas tree design. Once you donated your preferred amount no matter how small, you get the snowflake token you can vote with. Donations can be made safe and secure by credit card, Apple Pay or cash.
On the way to Wanamaker’s Light Show - Let's Make Some Time for More Vendors, located just across the Street
The City Hall extension of Christmas Village features more vendors and a double-decker carousel in the building’s courtyard. And on the north apron of City Hall, families can find the return of the ever-popular Ferris wheel, Kids Train and other all-ages fun.
And Still Even More Vendors at The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market which will be returning to Dilworth Park, and will once again transform the West side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! Following past tradition, this year’s Holiday Market will again feature a large variety of local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offering their unique, holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. There truly is no better place to experience Philadelphia’s pride for locally made arts and crafts than the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market!
Next Up - Time to Warm Up at the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village (100 E. Penn Square, The Wannamaker Building)
Wanamaker’s Light Show runs every hour from 12:30-6:30pm (we will most likely make the 2:30 or 3:30 show). I will be attempting to get tickets for approximately 2:30-3:00 PM for the Dickens Village (let me know if you don’t think that’s enough time).
Since 1956, generations of Philadelphians and visitors have gathered in Center City to experience the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. These holiday experiences have brought joy, wonder, and cherished memories to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The Wanamaker Light Show presented by PECO, shown in the Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, will be offered free of charge and open to the public throughout the season accompanied during select shows by the Wanamaker Organ.
Next Up – The Dickens Village
Dickens Village, the immersive walk-through experience inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” will be available to guests through free timed-tickets that must be reserved in advance, and will once again conclude with the opportunity to share Christmas wishes and take photos with Santa Claus. (I will attempt to obtain tickets - they open only 5 days prior to the date - so fingers crosssed!!!!)
Located on the third floor of the Wanamaker Building, Dickens Village is a 6,000-square-foot nostalgic, immersive walk-through experience. Visitors transport to 1840s London with 26 heart-warming scenes from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Next – Lunch/Dinner @ McGillan’s Ale House, a Philadelphia Staple! Get your Christmas spirit (& spirits) at McGillin’s, Philadelphia’s original pop-up bar with over-the-top decor since 1860 and holiday drink prices that don’t pop UP during the holidays. Make it a tradition to stop by before/after shopping & Christmas shows for meal/drinks. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is like a Winter Wonderland with hundreds of ornaments, bows and strings of lights. There are no reservations accepted, so there may be a little bit of a wait, but it is worth it!
Last Stop - Our Day Concludes with a visit to Franklin Square!
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets (200 N. 6th Street) – we can either drive there, or team up to take Ubers.
Decked in stunning holiday lights, Winter in Franklin Square sparks festive wonder and cheer all season long. By day, the sun shines on the year-round park’s playgrounds and family-friendly features. And by night, the all-ages attraction hits a switch and shimmers with hundreds of thousands of dazzling LED lights. Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Holidays in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures.
The Electrical Spectacle Light Show features:
- All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
- Carol of the Bells (Starchild Excalibur Drumadelic Remix) performed by the London Festival Orchestra
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), by The Philly Specials
- Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano
- Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Tchaikovsky with Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a – Russian Dance performed by L’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
- Sleigh Ride performed by Peter Nero and The Philly POPS® featuring Ann Hampton Callaway
- Winter Wonderland by Johnny Mathis
Themed to Ben Franklin’s electric discovery with a giant kite and key, enjoy light shows running nightly from 5pm – closing, every 30 minutes.
Under that technicolor glow, you can explore the park’s other wintery activities. Take a spin around the Parx Liberty Carousel, putt a few rounds on the Chilly Philly Mini Golf course, or try your hand at street curling (no ice or experience required!).
The season also promises a ton of special events, including elfie-selfies with Santa, a Hanukkah celebration and Kwanzaa festivities, plus your fill of pay-as-you-go bites and sips around the fire pits.14 attendees
Holiday Dinner at Gnocchi!
Gnocchi, 613 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USLet's Celebrate the Holidays at Gnocchi - a Cozy BYOB just off of South Street. *Note - Gnocchi only accepts CASH, so be sure to bring bills along with your bottles!!*
Our Story
At Gnocchi's Restaurant, we take pride in our rich Italian culinary heritage, where you can savor authentic Gnocchi dishes that have been passed down through generations. Our recipes ensure that every bite reflects the true flavors of Italy. As an inclusive Italian restaurant, Gnocchi's stands out as a welcoming Philadelphia dining destination, where the passion for food meets the expertise of one of the city's most skilled Gnocchi makers.
Our Team
Our team consists of passionate chefs and servers who are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience at our Italian restaurant. We specialize in exquisite gnocchi dishes and are committed to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy great food and drink with friends and family.
Our Menu
At our Italian restaurant, our menu reflects the rich and varied flavors of Italy. From classic pasta dishes to fresh seafood, and of course our delightful gnocchi dishes, there’s something for everyone. We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, with everything made from scratch in our kitchen. Come and taste the difference for yourself.
See Full Menu Here:
https://www.opentable.com/gnocchi
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