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 Wednesday November 27- Friday November 29th for Thanksgiving Break.

THE FALL NEWSLETTER IS HERE! Click HERE to view, download and print your copy today!

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.

AFTERNOON MOVIES   1:30pm   $2  Registration Required.
Are you looking to see a movie in a relaxing setting with easy parking and no longlines? Join us for an enjoyable afternoon at the movies. Popcorn and Water provided. Bring your own snacks welcome!
Thursday November 21 Showing “IF”
A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski

TRAVEL TALK: TRAVEL SAFETY  Thursday, November 21  11:00am- 12:00pm  FREE  Registration Required. Learn the best practices to keep you and your valuables safe during travel. Don’t ruin your travel experience by being a target. After our discussion you will be travel safe and ready to explore your next destination!

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON  Tuesday, November 26  12:00pm  $12
Registration & Payment Required by Friday 11/22 REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE LUNCHEON OR THE DAY OF THE LUNCH, WILL BE CHARGED $15.  Where else in the community can you go for lunch where you’ll see both familiar and new faces, where the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, where the food is consistently good, and where it only costs you twelve dollars? Our large room is full of round tables that are simply decorated and set with white linens and festive tableware. We’d love to see you there!


THINGS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ACTIVE: 

Did You See This? Learn some Tai Chi moves to help with Balance and Fall preventionClick HERE

Try this cardio work out with coordination drills today! Click HERE

5 exercises to strengthen your core! 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? 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:

Re-Discover long forgotten Kitchen Objects from the 1950’s and 60’s! Click HERE

Why are there two Dakotas in the US? Find out today! Click Here

Ever wonder why Puerto Rico is not a US State? Learn about it today! Click HERE

Revisit Mall Stores that are now long gone, on this trip down recollection road! Click HERE


VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:

NEW TODAY! Visit Switzerland in all it’s beauty today! Click HERE

Fall is still “Blooming” at Chanticleer Gardens. Take a look! Click HERE

Visit New Mexico today on this lovely virtual tour! Click HERE


GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Try this great holiday Butternut Squash recipe from Paula Dean this season! Click HERE

Learn to Crochet a double thick pot holder today in this beginners tutorial. Click HERE

Try a fun Halloween themed word search puzzle online today! 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].