The game of Bingo has long been known as an activity for older folks but in recent years has started to become popular among many generations. Thanks to a recent surge in Churches and Organizations holding Bingo nights to raise money often giving away great prizes like high-end handbags Bingo has become a fun past-time for people of all ages.
Fun Fact: In the U.S. Bingo got started in 1920 as a game played at carnivals right here in Pennsylvania.
So grab your Bingo marker and get out there to play this fun game and support some local charities! Here are 3 places you can go and hopefully get to shout “BINGO!”
Gay Bingo
Where: Gershman Y 401 S. Broad
When: Monthly Event 6:00PM Doors Open 7:00PM Games Begin
Details: Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Gay Bingo is run by and the proceeds from the events go to support AIDS Fund Philly which supports HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and services in the Philadelphia area by raising funds for local organizations and increasing public awareness about the impact of HIV on our communities. For upcoming dates and to buy tickets call 215-731-9255 or visit their website.
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
Where: 9130 Academy Road
When: Thursday Nights Dinner: 4 to 7 PM, Bingo: 6:30 to 10PM, Doors open at 5PM
Details: Founded in 1873, The Cannstatter Club is one of the oldest and largest German/American cultural organizations in Philadelphia. Dinner: 4 to 7 PM, Bingo: 6:30 to 10PM, Doors open at 5PM. For more details visit their website.
Passyunk Bingo Hall
Where: 2514 South 24th Steet
When: Nightly
Details: Good old fashioned Bingo Hall. For more information call (215) 467-1550.
