Programs
The Center on the Hill is OPEN Monday- Friday 9am-5pm with all our practices and protocols in place including (sanitation practices, limited number of participants per class, social distancing, and UV air filters).
The Center will be CLOSED Monday December 23- Friday January 3 for the Winter Break. The Center will re-open on Monday January 6th and registration for Winter Programs will begin.
THE WINTER NEWSLETTER IS COMING SOON! Check back here at the end of December to view, download and print your copy!
New Online Content is posted here daily Monday – Thursday at Noon. Fitness videos, lectures, games, and much more! CLICK HERE to view the schedule of daily postings.
Find helpful resources on our web page HERE . Updated regularly with important information and resource links you may need during this time.
To find more links and videos previously posted- CLICK HERE to visit our More Online Programming page where all our posts are archived for easy access.
UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS:
Registration Required for all classes and events. CLICK HERE to Register Online or Contact 215-247-4654 or email: msaavedra@chestnuthillpres.org to register. Space in all activities is limited for social distancing. Some events are recorded and posted here the following week on Tuesdays.
COMING SOON IN 2025! (Registration begins Monday January 6th at 10am)
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION Tuesdays, January 14- March 4 (8 Week Session)
11:30AM- 12:30PM $160 Want to ease or reduce stiffness and pain associated with arthritis while improving your health, balance, and sense of wellbeing? Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCA) is an evidence-based program recommended by the CDC and the Arthritis Foundation. TCA is based on Sun style tai chi, a style chosen because of its healing component, its unique Qigong* elements (*an exercise which improves relaxation and vital energy), and its ability to improve mobility, confidence, and balance. We will learn an excellent set of warm-ups that you’ll love doing daily, invigorating Qigong breathing exercises, and safe, flowing, and soothing tai chi movements. Accommodates both new and returning learners 🙂
STRONG BONES EXERCISE CLASS Session 1: January 14- February 18 (No Class 1/28) 1:00pm-2:00pm OR 2:15pm- 3:15pm $72 for 5 Week Session Hundreds of clinical studies have indisputably proven that doing the right exercises, improving your balance, and making some lifestyle changes, are critical factors in building stronger bones. In addition, active lifestyles are associated with reducing the risk of hip fracture by half. This class will include standing and floor exercises to improve postural alignment, balance, and strength. Joanne’s Strong Bones program is derived from evidence-based research in the field of osteoporosis. Bring your own mat, but all other equipment will be provided.
FORUM ON THE HILL Thursday, January 16 12:30pm $5 is donation requested. Woodmere Art Museum-Docents on the Road Family Ties: Thomas Hovenden and Helen Corson Hovenden Learn the stories of Thomas Hovenden and Helen Corson, whose love for each other, their family, and the arts was reflected in their work and life. These two influential Philadelphia artists were deeply affected by the inequalities of humanity and the ever-changing world around them after the Civil War. Woodmere’s Docents on the Road, an outreach initiative for bringing Philadelphia art and artists to your community, present this engaging presentation and guided discussion based on these works in the Museum’s collection.
THINGS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ACTIVE:
Did You See This? Try this gentle Yoga Workout to reduce stress. Click HERE
After dinner try this easy walk to kick start digestion that you can do inside! Click HERE
Get energized with this great 10 minute workout! Click HERE
Reminder: You can find more fitness links on our More Online Programming page HERE
PRESENTATIONS FROM OUR INSTRUCTORS AND PARTNERS:
Join our community Partner Emily Gavin for this great presentation about Changing Your Dementia Care Mindset! Click HERE
Lyn from 115 Travel returns for a Travel Talk about All Inclusive Vacations! Click HERE
Watch an learn about the importance of Sleep Habits from our Friend Jerri Kohut. Click HERE
More Lessons and Lectures from our instructors can be found on our More Online Programming Page– Click HERE
ART ACTIVITIES AND LECTURES:
Did You See This? Learn to paint a beautiful mountain landscape with acrylic paints in this beginners tutorial. Click HERE
What can we learn from Public Art? Click HERE
Ever wonder why ARTWORK can be so expensive? Learn all about it today! Click HERE
Watch and learn about the importance of Preservation, Restoration and Conservation of Art. Click HERE
More Art Lessons and Lectures can be found on our More Art Programs page- Click HERE
WATCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS:
Take a look inside the White House and see what the 132 Rooms are used for. Click HERE
The Christmas Holidays looked a little different in the past. Take a trip down memory lane and see what has changed. Click HERE
Watch and learn about the Government’s Secret Senators Subway system in Washington DC! Click HERE
VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:
Did You See This? Visit the winter wonderland that is Vail Colorado today! Click HERE
Take a trip to lovely Barcelona, Spain today on this virtual tour! Click HERE
Visit El Paso Texas today from home in HD. Click HERE
Visit Switzerland in all it’s beauty today! Click HERE
GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:
NEW TODAY! Start cooking some of these delicious and easy to make holiday meals. Click HERE
‘Tis the season for Holiday Trivia!! Give your brain a work out today! Click HERE
Get inspired to make some lovely Christmas Crafts today from home. Click HERE
MORE INFORMATION:
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel anytime by clicking HERE or visit our Facebook page (click HERE) for more links and to stay in touch!
To be added to our mailing list for bi-weekly emails or for more information, please contact Mariangela Saavedra, Director, at 215.247.4654 or msaavedra@chestnuthillpres.org.
For a complete list of programs, read the most recent issue of At the Center of Things, the newsletter of Center on the Hill. Download our latest newsletter of activities by [clicking here].
