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MONTHLY COMMUNITY LUNCHEONS
The fourth Tuesday of the month
May 28
12:15 p.m.
$7 per person. Pay at the door.
Please register by the Friday prior to the luncheon! To register,
call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Join us at our monthly Community Luncheons, co-hosted by Center on the Hill, the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels and Keystone Care. This inclusive event has a wonderful community feeling to it and new guests attend every month. The tables are set with linens and “real” dishes, the atmosphere is social and relaxed, the food is consistently delicious and you don’t have to lift a finger! An additional perk of the luncheon is enjoyable time spent with both new and old acquaintances and friends.
MOVIE NIGHT FOR ADULTS
The fourth Tuesday of the month
April 23 and May 28
Movies start at 6:45 p.m. sharp.
Harris Room
Free!
No registration necessary.
Calling all movie buffs! Please join us for Movie Night for Adults—where parking is easy, the “theater” feels friendly and clean, the 63-inch flat screen television is easy to see, and the price is right (free)! In April our film will be “Life of Pi,” and in May we will watch “Lincoln.” Don’t miss this opportunity to munch on popcorn and see these wonderful movies. Bring a friend along!
Ongoing Programs
ART WORKSHOP
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Tuesdays (start any time)
9:30-11:30 a.m.
$28 per month for CHCE members / $32 per month for non-CHCE members
To register, call CHCE (215-248-0180) or e-mail chenrichment@cavtel.net.
This drawing and painting class is for people of all abilities. Instructor Alex Forbes has been teaching for the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment for the past sixteen years. He also teaches illustration at The Hussian School of Art in the Bourse building in Philadelphia. Alex has held several of his own local exhibits.
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING Enjoy learning folk dances from Israel, the British Isles, France, the Balkans, and beyond. No partner needed, as most dances are done in lines and circles. Athough this is primarily a class for beginning and intermediate dancers, more experienced dancers are always welcome. Instructor Bill Wadlinger and his wife, Carol, founded Beaver Folk Dancing in the 1970’s and are part of Three’s a Village, which provides participatory dance instruction with live music for public and private events. Bill also plays with the folk dance band International Folk Sounds. For more information, visit http://www.beaverfolkdance.org/folkdancefridays. AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a gentle movement program for people of all ages and abilities. Increase flexibility, strength and balance at your own pace and ability. Program participant Will Byrd said, “To feel the result of lengthened limbs and opened joints is nothing short of miraculous, and something I have not experienced anywhere else.” Course instructor Joanne Fagerstrom is a physical therapist of over 30 years, a certified Feldenkrais instructor since 2004, and has her own physical therapy practice. SOUL LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS This Soul Line Dancing class will teach you some of the old favorites and newer line dances of today. It is a wonderful way to get moving, lose weight, relieve stress and have loads of fun. Soul Line Dance teacher, Lorraine McClary has been dancing since 2004 and is proficient in more than 100 dances. Lorraine hopes to share the experience of line dancing with you and others who wish to move, groove, and have fun! YOGA WITH ATTITUDE This is basic yoga with breath warm-ups, asana and meditation. Students of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. The class provides a method which allows us to adopt an “attitude” when confronted and to respond to the adventures in our lives. Participants practice alternative viewpoints, “while standing in truth and light.” Grace Perkins has been teaching yoga in and around Philadelphia for twenty-four years. She has developed a unique program, integrating seasons, posture, metaphors, poetry and stories to enhance the basic Integral Yoga approach. YOGA, A CHAIR & YOU This traditional class with breathing exercise, yoga postures and meditation is done standing or sitting. It has all the advantages that come from a solid practice, but it does not require getting up and down on the floor. Students are encouraged to do only what their bodies allow. This class is perfect for those recovering from illness or seeking gentle movement for their bodies. Grace Perkins has been teaching yoga in and around Philadelphia for twenty-four years. She has developed a unique program, integrating seasons, posture, metaphors, poetry and stories to enhance the basic Integral Yoga approach. GENTLE THERAPEUTIC YOGA This class is designed for those who benefit from a slow, gentle flow of movements to stretch the body and relax the mind. It is tailored for those dealing with fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, back injuries, chronic fatigue, or other physical challenges. A deep relaxation is included to support the body’s inner healing. Yoga instructor Michelle Carlino has been studying multiple styles of yoga since 1982, and teaching since 1990. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education and Communications and has developed yoga programs for many special populations. Michelle is certified in Hatha, Kripalu, Arusara, Kundalini, and cardiac/cancer therapeutic yoga. She is also a certified reflexologist, Reiki Master, therapeutic touch practitioner, and seated chair massage therapist. GOLDEN YOGA Golden Yoga is a classical yoga, adapted by the SKY Foundation, to accommodate those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. The practices include stretching, breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques – all done while sitting in a chair or standing. Barbara Levitt, author of Golden Yoga: You Can Do It, has practiced and taught classical yoga under the direction of Dr. Vijayendra Pratap for forty years. Barbara is secretary of the SKY Foundation and is a yoga instructor for the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: WHY DO IT ALONE? Share your care-giving challenges with others and join our support group for Caregivers, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of the Delaware Valley. Offer your wisdom, experiences and joys to others who are caring for a loved one. Group support is provided in a confidential and supportive environment. Facilitator Wendy Liebling is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager who appreciates the opportunity to bring together caregivers dedicated to a common goal. Wendy owns a Geriatric Care Management practice in the Delaware Valley and brings over twenty years of Social Work experience to her volunteer role with the Alzheimer’s Association. SUPER BONES EXERCISE CLASS Did you know that a woman’s risk of developing an osteoporosis-related hip fracture is equal to her combined risk of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer? Tere’s something women can do now to reduce that risk. Bones need to be stressed to be healthy and active lifestyles that stress those bones reduce the risk of fracture by half. Join physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom in this bone building exercise class that will focus on key strengthening exercises, balance, and posture. Golden Yoga is a Classical Yoga, adapted by the SKY Foundation,
to accommodate those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor.
The practices include stretching, breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques
– all done while sitting in a chair or standing. Barbara Levitt, author of
Golden Yoga: You Can Do It, has practiced and taught Classical Yoga under the
direction of Dr. Vijayendra Pratap for forty years. Barbara is Secretary of the
SKY Foundation and is a yoga instructor for the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of
Integrative Medicine. Individual Medicare Counseling Medicare can be complicated and confusing for retirees,
baby-boomers preparing for retirement, children who are handling their parents’
health care, and social security disability recipients. The APPRISE program,
sponsored by the Montgomery County RSVP and Einstein Premier Years, is part of
the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (“SHIP”) and offers free and
confidential Medicare counseling at Center on the Hill. Meet with trained
volunteer counselor, Barbara Rutberg, a retired medical/legal consultant who
worked in medical office management. In your individual meeting, Ms. Rutberg
helps you understand what Medicare does and doesn’t cover and explains your
options concerning Medicare HMOs, supplemental insurance, and Part D
prescription drug plans. Also learn about special assistance programs available
to low-income recipients or problem solve about your current Medicare, HMO, or
Supplemental Insurance benefits. Make your appointment for free Medicare counseling by calling 610-834-1040,
ext. 59. Leave your name and phone
number for Barbara Rutberg who will call you back within 24 hours. TIME4TIME COMMUNITY EXCHANGE KICK OFF PARTY Music will be provided by The Protractors. Refreshments
will be provided by Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels and Center on the Hill. All
those who sign up for Time 4 Time at the party will get two membersips for the
price of one ($30). To register for the party call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654
or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org. GRIFFINS GIVE BACK: Free Spring Clean Up Help from Chestnut Hill College Students In partnership with Center on the Hill, community- minded Chestnut Hill College students volunteer their time each spring and fall to help seniors with home projects such as yard work, painting, baseboard and window cleaning, organizing, and more. Previous feedback has been full of appreciation for the hard-working students who so willingly and energetically have given their time and energy. Sign up now to reserve your spot. Call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654 or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org. Registration deadline is April 1. The THIRD Annual Health and Senior Resource Fair Come to the resource fair, meet representatives from more than forty organizations that provide senior resources. Visit the Chestnut Hill Hospital health fair booths to get smarter about your health. Experience a myriad of alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chair massage, reflexology and more. Find out all that this community has to offer you! A full description will be in our Spring newsletter. For more information, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org. ITALIAN IV For students who have had at least two years of Italian. We will start by reviewing some grammar,
including the present, present perfect, future and imperfect verb tenses,
followed by a review of the various types of pronouns and their uses. Other verb tenses will then be introduced. We will read a short novel designed for
students. The emphasis throughout will be on improving conversational and
reading skills. YOGA SEMINAR TO BALANCE YOUR MOOD This two week series is designed to introduce Yogic tools to
manage your mood. Through different techniques, which have been proven
effective, imbalances in the body become more stable; depressive mood can
become elated, anxiety calmed and the nervous system balanced. You will become
familiar and learn some practices; including asanas, pranayama, mantras,
mudras, sankalpa and Yoga Nidra. Elisabeth Steuble is a Licensed Professional
Counselor, Registered Yoga Teacher-200 and a Certified LifeForce Yoga®*
Practitioner-1. She has worked as a mental health counselor/therapist for the
past 15 years. She focuses on the mind-body connection and the integration of
Yoga in the healing process for depression and anxiety. (*LifeForce Yoga® was
created by yoga teacher and author Amy Weintraub, MA, E-RYT-500 as a method to
relieve depression and anxiety. She is the author of “Yoga for Depression”.) A Recipe for Love BEGINNING BRIDGE This class will teach you how to bid and play your hand. Students
will be able to play a game of bridge by the fourth lesson, and will fully
understand the basics of contract bridge by the end of the course. These
classes are for people new to the game of bridge. The instructor is also
available for refresher lessons. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS This course covers working with desktop icons and manipulating
Windows; managing and organizing files and directories/folders; copying,
moving, and deleting files and directories/folders; using search features, and
simple text editing tools. No experience is necessary and the class is 100%
hands-on. You’ll feel more comfortable with computers by the end of the course! TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR BONE HEALTH Did you know that one in two women and one in four men over the
age of fifty will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their remaining
lifetime and that osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures a year
in the United States? Also, half of all women and thirty percent of men have
osteopenia (low bone mass), which often leads to osteoporosis. Come to this important
workshop presented by Joanne Fagerstrom, physical therapist and certified
Feldenkrais instructor, and learn how you can take charge of your bone health.
All the information presented will be based on the latest, evidence-based
guidelines from the medical community. ABC’S OF QUALITY ZZZZZZZS A good night’s sleep is as important to overall good health as
proper nutrition and regular exercise. Statistics indicate that sleep
conditions affect nearly a quarter of the U.S. population. Sleepiness or an
inability to concentrate may not seem like significant reasons to seek medical
attention, but left untreated, sleep-wake disorders can lead to more serious
health conditions. Join Scott Rosenberg, M.D., Chestnut Hill Hospital sleep
specialist, to learn the symptoms, diagnostic processes and treatment options
for common sleep problems. Dr. Rosenberg will discuss possible causes and provide
tips for lifestyle changes that may improve quality of sleep. MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS MANAGEMENT WITH PENN MEDICINE For almost two decades the Penn Program for Mindfulness has
taught thousands of people how to use mindfulness and meditation for stress
management. Class participants have reported dramatic reductions in anxiety,
depression, anger and fatigue. This workshop is now offered three times a year
(Fall, Winter, Spring) here at Center on the Hill. For more information go to
www.pennmedicine.org/mindfulness. STAYING CONNECTED: THE LINK BETWEEN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
AND LONGEVITY This presentation and discussion will explore recent research
studies on the complex issues of loneliness and social isolation and their
deleterious effect on mental and physical health, particularly as we age. The
benefits of purposeful social relationships will be highlighted. Be sure you
are on the right track in terms of your connectedness by arming yourself with
important information and a helpful “to do” list from this seminar. Presenter
Bess Wray has thirty years experience in the field of non-medical in-home care.
Bess is the founder and owner of Human Touch Home Care, Ltd., a Pa. licensed,
non-medical, in home care registry, based in Flourtown. SCULPTURE Express yourself by working in water-based clay. Paint your
finished piece(s) with a protective decorative glaze, rather than use a
traditional kiln. Margaret Swartz, known professionally as “Pegalina,” studied
at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, and over the years has taught many
sculpture classes. TOUGH CONVERSATIONS:
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE GOLDEN YEARS BUT ARE AFRAID TO ASK Session 1 – Senior Speak 101 There are a lot of living arrangement options for seniors, but
the lingo is often confusing. For example, what are the distinctions between
CCRC, IL, AL, 55+ neighborhoods, and memory care? How do you utilize the system
to apply for residency? Why is one’s proficiency in Activities of Daily Living
so important in terms of living arrangement choices? If you prefer to stay home, what is the difference between Home
Care Agencies and Home Care Registries? What can you expect insurance,
Medicare, and Medicaid to cover and what are typical out-of-pocket expenses?
What is the difference between Non-Medical Assistance and Medical Assistance? Leading the discussion are two seasoned professionals who are
professional advocates for seniors: Lydia Gemmer, Director, BAYADA Home Health
Care and Deb Klock, Owner, DLK Managed Care Solutions EMCEE: Therese Comyns, Here to Home, Inc. Session 2 – Should I stay or should I go? As your lifestyle changes, you’re left asking yourself whether
you should stay in your home or move to a Senior Community? We will discuss
considerations for choosing a Senior Community and outline the process involved
in moving to one. Also presenteded will be the factors, beyond ramps and grab
bars, to consider when staying at home. We will walk you through a typical
accessibility assessment of your home and things to consider when choosing to
stay home. Leading the discussion are two Senior Transition Specialists from
Here to Home, Inc. who know the ins and outs of moving versus remaining in your
home. Therese Comyns is a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist and
Margaret Fahringer is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. EMCEE: Megan McCrae, Ross & McCrae LLP Session 3 – Will you still need me, will you still feed me
when I’m 84? Because Americans are living longer, 84 is the new 64. Here, we’ll discuss important decisions that
need to be made, now that you are retired or retiring. What financial steps can you take to promote
the retirement lifestyle you desire? What can you do to make sure that you
don’t outlive your money? How can you protect your nest egg? Who can you trust
and rely upon to take care of you and your finances, if you can no longer do so
yourself? What types of documents do you need for expressing your wishes and
ensuring that they are honored? Leading the discussion are two professionals who regularly help
people make these important financial and legal decisions. McKenzie Frankel is
a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM practitioner with Entrust Financial, Inc. and
Megan McCrea, Esq., Ross & McCrea LLP, is an attorney specializing in
estate planning and administration. EMCEE: Margaret Fahringer, Here to Home, Inc. Session 4 – Lighten Up! (and save the sanity of your adult
children in the process!) When you have been in a home 30, 40, or 50 years, you accumulate
a lot of stuff. Which documents do you REALLY need to keep? How should you
organize these documents? What can you shred? What do you do with your
collectibles? You really don’t want to burden the kids with this but you don’t
want to spend your time going through it all either. First, we walk you through organizing your
documents and possessions. Then, we
provide options for disposing of those items you realize you actually can live
without! Leading the discussion are three professionals who help people
decide what to keep; then help them sell or auction off what they no longer
need. Abby Lederman, SwiftSellIt, is an E-Bay and online sales specialist. Tim
Zeigler, Kamelot, is a local auction house specializing in Estate Auctions. Amy
Dobin, Peace of Mind Paperwork Management, a specialist in what to do to
control your paper. EMCEE: McKenzie Frankel, Entrust Financial, Inc. Session 5 – Last Call to Ask the Experts In response to your suggestions from past seminars, every
presenter from sessions one through four will be at session five. Here is your
chance to bring in that beloved treasure and ask the experts how to value and
sell it. Or perhaps you still need more information about moving, finances or
wills. Everyone, whether you attend the first four sessions or not, is invited
to this one-on-one opportunity to meet the experts. Get Moving with your Local Cardiologist Regular exercise is unequivocally one of the best things you
could possibly do for your health, your longevity and for feeling youthful. So
why is it so hard to start an exercise program and stay with it? Penn Medicine cardiologist, Raymond Rodriguez, M.D., Medical
Director of Cardiovascular Services at Chestnut Hill Hospital and eight time
marathon runner, wants to change your exercise habits once and for all. Also
teaching and motivating the group will be Jackie Yorko who has her master’s
degree in exercise physiology and is certified as a personal trainer, strength
coach, and spin instructor. Come to this informative, motivating, six session education and
walk/run program, taught by a cardiologist and exercise physiologist. A brief
educational session about exercise and your body will be followed by a planned
walk or run, followed by a post exercise Q & A session. The goal is to meet
and sustain American Heart Association recommendations on exercise. All levels
are encouraged to participate. NOTE: Any specific health limitations should be discussed with
your family doctor, as this is not considered a medically supervised exercise
program. MIXED-MEDIA ART WITH A PURPOSE If you’re looking for ways to express the artistic you, why not
create unique and stunning greeting cards from found treasures and recycled
items (old photos, favorite poems, lace and ribbon). Or learn to build your own
journal covers from a unique “hinged book” design. Perhaps you prefer to work
with the instructor to produce a different imaginative, useful project. Teacher
Martina Johnson-Allen is a writer and mixed-media artist with a passion for
mathematics. Educated at Penn State University, University of the Arts, the
Center for Book Arts in New York, and the Tyler School of Art, Martina has
exhibited work at Allens Lane and Abington Art Centers, the Renwick and
National Museum of American Art in Washington, DC, Philadelphia Museum of Art,
the African American Museum of Philadelphia, and U.S. Embassies in Ghana and
Djibouti. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Are you intimidated by your digital camera or not satisfied with
the photos you take? This hands-on class
will show you how to get the most out of your camera. Become familiar with all
the camera functions and learn how and when to use them. Learn strategies for
taking more satisfying photographs, as we discuss editing software and display
options. Equipment requirements: a functional digital camera with adjustable
shutter, aperture and ISO controls. Photography instructor Ken Weiner teaches photography and digital
technology subjects to students of all ages and skill levels. Ken has exhibited
photographs and paintings in venues throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.
He is currently Exhibition Chairman of the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the oldest
club for artists in the country. MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMORY This presentation is filled with fun facts and practical
information about remembering what you are starting to forget. If you think
that your memory is worsening, you may be giving into the myth that aging and
memory loss go hand in hand. Learn how memory works, what factors affect memory
changes as we age, and strategies for enhancing memory sharpness. Patricia Anasiewicz, RN, MSN, MBA, CTTS is a Registered Nurse
with a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a focus in Health
Administration. Pat has worked in clinical practice, administration, and
education and is currently a Community Outreach Nurse for Abington Health. Pat
is also a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS The Center for Disease Control predicts nearly 67 million adults
will suffer with arthritis by 2030. The hip and knee joints are the most common
places to feel the arthritis which tears at the joints. Learn how to take care
of your hip and knee joints and when to seek medical treatment for pain.
Timothy Kleeper, M.D., Chestnut Hill Hospital family medicine, will review the
diagnosis and treatment options available to you and answer any questions you
might have. Eat, Move, Live: What Our Furry Friends Teach Us about Diet, Exercise and Life In this program, participants will learn how animals have become
teachers in the ways of eating, moving and living. For anyone who has ever
loved an animal and received that love unconditionally, this talk will warm the
heart and soul like a steaming cup of chicken soup. We will pass around the dog bowl for
donations to Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (www.dvgrr.org). LECTURE at WOODMERE ART MUSEUM: ALICE NEEL - ENCOUNTERS WITH HUMANITY Alice Neel resisted being called a portrait artist and chose
instead to call herself a “collector of souls.” Her models, among them artists,
writers and the famous, speak about how Neel captured their “essence.” With her
brush, and with each decade, Neel’s portraits gave voice to ordinary people
struggling with life in America. This lecture by Dr. Flo Gelo will examine Neel’s
life and politics and their relationship to her art. Dr. Gelo is Associate
Professor in the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine, the
Behavioral Science Coordinator for the Family Medicine Residency Program, and
the Director of the Humanities Scholar’s Program at Drexel University College
of Medicine. In November 2008, “The HeART of Empathy: Using the Visual Arts in
Medical Education,” a film that Dr. Gelo directed and produced, was released
and distributed around the country. The
Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC) selected “The HeART of Empathy...”
as the winner of their 2009 Family Medicine through the Visual Arts Award. Dr
Gelo is a Pastoral Psychotherapist at the Samaritan Counseling Center in
Chestnut Hill and a museum guide at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the
Woodmere Art Museum. AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE This eight-hour, in-classroom driving review program is designed for
adults 50 and older who want to develop safe, defensive driving techniques.
Full attendance is mandatory in order to receive the AARP certificate.
Pennsylvania state law requires insurance companies to give a minimum 5%
premium reduction to persons 55 years and older who complete this course. MAKE YOUR OWN ALL-NATURAL, ORGANIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS Do you want to use safer skin care products but don’t want to
spend a fortune? You can now learn to make them yourself right in your own
kitchen. Come see how to blend together
natural and organic anti-aging skin care ingredients to make basic skin care
products that will hydrate and pamper the skin. Take home ingredient
information, copies of the recipes and the cleansers and moisturizers
demonstrated in class. Instructor Rachael Pontillo is an AADP board certified
Holistic Health Practitioner, licensed aesthetician, writer, and entrepreneur.
Rachael is the founder and author of the popular website and blog Holistically
Haute™ at http://www.holisticallyhaute.com and is owner of the local skincare
and wellness company, Holistically Haute, LLC. INTERNET AND E-MAIL An excellent follow-up to the Introduction to Computers class,
this two part series explores in depth the internet and e-mail. Find valuable
resources on the internet, learn how to make purchases online, use search
engines to locate anything, protect yourself and others while online, and
create a free e-mail account and learn how to use it. Students are asked to
bring their e-mail logins to class, if they have one. No experience necessary. BRIDGE REFRESHER This class is for people who have played bridge in the past, feel
a bit rusty and would like some lessons, tips and supervised practice. Diabetes Education Program You can live well with diabetes, prediabetes or gestational
diabetes. Chestnut Hill Hospital’s
certified diabetes educator, Susan Pierce, MPT, CDE, will help you understand
managing diabetes to stay healthy. All
are welcome to take part in this series of four small-group workshops, where
participants receive personalized attention and learn what it takes to maintain
a healthy lifestyle. Participants can sign up for one or all four workshops, or
just attend the cooking workshop. Session 1: What, When and How Much to Eat: Developing food
awareness. Session 2: It’s Not Just about Food: The impact of
activity, options in medications, understanding blood sugar results and how to
avoid complications. Session 3: Going for your Goal: Setting realistic goals
and overcoming pitfalls. Session 4: Healthy Cooking: Demonstration, tasting and
tips. VOLUNTEERING: WHERE AND HOW YOU CAN GIVE BACK No matter your age, volunteering is a successful way to enrich
your life through service to others. In this interactive seminar you will
design a way to give from your heart in a completely satisfying fashion. We
will discuss and analyze your desired level of involvement and where you are
best suited to give your time. Also, special volunteer opportunities will be
highlighted, while defining what to expect from opportunities and what they can
expect from you. You will receive resources from volunteer opportunities with
the government, virtual opportunities, clearinghouses and national and
international organizations. Facilitator Sally Vanderloop is a graduate of
Union College, Ohio State University, and Johns Hopkins University, with an
emphasis on the Social Sciences. She has been helping people design their next
life stages for over twenty years. She
has volunteer experiences on non-profit boards, mission inside and outside the
US, and with many hands-on volunteer opportunities. AARP DRIVER SAFETY REFRESHER COURSE The AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course is available to all those who
have completed the eight-hour AARP
Driver Safety Class, or the AAA equivalent, within the past three years.
Interested participants will need to bring to class their driver’s license and
proof of having previously completed the eight-hour training. In order to
continue to receive the discount on
Pennsylvania car insurance premiums, AARP certificates need to be updated every
three years. Downtown
Abbey Fashion Flashback Diabetes Education Program You can live well with diabetes, prediabetes or gestational
diabetes. Chestnut Hill Hospital’s
certified diabetes educator, Susan Pierce, MPT, CDE, will help you understand
managing diabetes to stay healthy. All
are welcome to take part in this series of four small-group workshops, where
participants receive personalized attention and learn what it takes to maintain
a healthy lifestyle. Participants can sign up for one or all four workshops, or
just attend the cooking workshop. Session 1: What, When and How Much to Eat: Developing food
awareness. Session 2: It’s Not Just about Food: The impact of
activity, options in medications, understanding blood sugar results and how to
avoid complications. Session 3: Going for your Goal: Setting realistic goals
and overcoming pitfalls. Session 4: Healthy Cooking: Demonstration, tasting and
tips.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Fridays; start any time
1:00-2:30 p.m.
$50 for 10 classes for CHCE members / $60 for 10 classes for non-members
$7 per class at the door. Your first visit is free.
To register, call CHCE, 215-248-0180 or e-mail chenrichment@cavtel.net.
Daytime
Mondays, beginning January 14; start at any time
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Evenings
Wednesdays, beginning January 16; start at any time
6:45-7:45 p.m.
$10 per class; $50 for six classes to be used within an eight week period.
To register, call 267-432-1795. Please bring payment to first class.
Thursdays; start at any time
5:30-7:00 p.m.
$7 per class. Pay at the door, but please register ahead your first time.
To register, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Fridays; start at any time
9:30-11:00 a.m.
$45 per month; walk-ins $15 per class
To register, call CHCE (215-248-0180) or e-mail chenrichment@cavtel.net.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Fridays (start any time)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$45 per month; walk-ins $15 per class
To register, call CHCE (215-248-0180) or e-mail chenrichment@cavtel.net.
Mondays; start at any time
2:00-3:30 p.m.
$12 per class. Partial need-based assistance is available.
To register, call 609-413-6656.
Fridays; start at any time
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Four classes for $20
To register, call 215-247-3029 or e-mail goldenyoga@aol.com.
Third Tuesday of the month; start at any time
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Free!
No registration required.
Thursdays, beginning January 17; start at any time
10:30-11:30 a.m.
$10 per class, plus a one-time $10 equipment fee
To register, call 267-432-1795.
GOLDEN YOGA
Fridays, start at any time
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Four classes for $20
To register, call 215-247-3029 or e-mail goldenyoga@aol.com.
by Appointment
Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Free!Other Programs
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Center on the Hill
Sunday, April 14
brought to you by Center on the Hill, Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment and Chestnut Hill Hospital
Free!
Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Mondays, April 8—June 3 (no class on May 27)
10:00 a.m.-12 noon
$80
To register, call CHCE, 215-248-0180, or e-mail the.chce@verizon.net.
Wednesdays, April 17 and 24
1:30-3:00 p.m.
$20 for both classes. No pro rating, please. Please bring a mat
and small blanket to class.
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
April 18
Tuesdays, April 23—June 25
10:00 a.m.–12 noon
$99 for 10 classes
To register, call Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or
e-mail www.mtairylearningtree.org.
Wednesdays, April 24—May 15
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$99 for 4 sessions
To register, call Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or visit
www.mtairylearningtree.org.
Thursday, April 25
1:00-2:30 p.m.
$25
To register, call Joanne Fagerstrom at 267-432-1795 or e-mail
jpfagerstrom@gmail.com. Checks, made payable to Joanne Fagerstrom, should be
mailed ahead to: Joanne Fagerstrom 119
Shippen Rd., Glenside, PA, 19038.
Tuesday, April 30
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chesnuthillpres.org.
Tuesdays, April 30—June 18
9:00-11:30 a.m.
$549 ($50 discount for PCCH members). Includes 27 hours of formal
class time (including one full-day session), textbook, study manual, and a
series of MP3 recordings which can be downloaded from the homework page. 24.5
APA-approved CE credits are available for an additional $145. To register, call 215-615-2774 or e-mail
mindfulness@uphs.upenn.edu.
Thursday, May 2
1:00 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chesnuthillpres.org.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Thursdays, May 2—23
2:00-4:00 p.m.
$40, plus the cost of materials
To register, call CHCE, 215-248-0180, or e-mail the.chce@verizon.net.
Discussions geared to help seniors and their adult children make
good decisions about their retirement.
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654 or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, and 21 (with Dr.Rodriguez and Jackie Yorko)
AND
Thursdays, May 9, 16, and 23 (with organized group, without Dr.
Rodriguez and Jackie Yorko)
6:00-7:15 p.m.
$39
Meet at Cedar House on Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue.
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654 or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Tuesdays, May 14 and 21
1:00-3:00 p.m.
$30, plus the cost of materials
To register, call CHCE, 215-248-0180, or e-mail the.chce@verizon.net.
Tuesdays, May 14 and 21
2:30-4:30 p.m.
$45
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Wednesday, May 15
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Thursday, May 16
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chesnuthillpres.org.
May 16
Saturday, May 18
3:00 p.m.
$15 ($10 for Woodmere Art Museum members and CHCE members) Pay at
the door.
Includes a wine and cheese reception after the lecture. Pre–registration is suggested, as space is limited. Call
215-247-0476.
Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21
12:30-4:30 p.m. (eight hours total)
$12 for AARP members / $14 for non-AARP members
Please write your AARP number on your check. Phone registration and pre-payment is required. Call 215-247-4654. To
hold your spot, checks, made payable to AARP, must be sent ahead of time to
Jackie Yorko, Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19118.
Wednesday, May 22
2:00-3:30 p.m. OR 6:30-8:00 p.m.
$30, includes all materials. Pay at the door.
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Wednesdays, May 29—June 5
10 a.m.-12 noon
$39 for 2 sessions
To register, call Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or visit
www.mtairylearningtree.org.
a Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (CHCE) program
Thursdays, May 30—July 11 (no class July 4)
10:00 a.m.–12 noon
$55 for 6 classes
To register, call CHCE, 215-248-0180, or e-mail the.chce@verizon.net.
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26
12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Free if you attend all 4 sessions OR $5 for the cooking workshop
alone, which is the last session of each series.
To register, call 215-248-8479.
Tuesday, June 11
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Free!
To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail
jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
Monday, June 17
12:30-4:30 p.m.
$12 for AARP members / $14 for non AARP members
Please write your AARP number on your check. Phone registration and pre-payment is required. Call 215-247-4654. To
hold your spot, checks, made payable to AARP, must be sent ahead of time to
Jackie Yorko, Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19118.
June
20
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17 and 24
12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Free if you attend all 4 sessions OR $5 for the cooking workshop
alone, which is the last session of each series.
To register, call 215-248-8479.