Programs
The Center on the Hill is OPEN Monday- Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-2pm 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 IS CLOSED Wednesday November 11th for Veterans Day!
THE FALL NEWSLETTER IS HERE!!! Click HERE to view, download and print your copy of our FALL Schedule of programs 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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Front Desk and Event help this Fall! If you are interested in volunteering some time at The Center on the Hill please follow THIS LINK to sign up! Thank you!
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.
HEALTHY BONES EXERCISE CLASS Tuesdays, November 10- December 15 2:15pm- 3:15pm $72 for full session. No Drop In. Are you dealing with a diagnosis of osteoporosis? Has your doctor told you to take some calcium and vitamin D and do some weight bearing exercise but left out much of the important details of each? This class focuses on strengthening, balance, and posture exercises based on the Strong Bones program developed by bone health expert Joanne Fagerstrom PT,CFP. This is a class for those who want to be proactive about their bone health, reduce fall risk, and improve function for everyday activities. Please bring your own mat, all other equipment is provided.
FORUM ON THE HILL Thursday November 12, 12:30pm *Brown Bag Lunches welcome, light refreshments served. A $5 is donation requested. Registration required to attend in person. Chris Petrak Alexander Wilson – America’s Forgotten Pioneer in the Study of North American Birds Between 1808 and 1813, Alexander Wilson published “American Ornithology,” the first comprehensive study of American birds. His rigorous description of species often challenged the most respected European naturalists and helped set American scientific studies on a par with the Europeans. The program will look at Wilson in the context of being the first field naturalist, and the first of many subsequent publishers of “all the birds of North America.” Some of Wilson’s “new birds” and “new insights” will be looked at, as well as some of the mistakes he made. These will be richly illustrated with Chris’ own photographs taken over the last 20 years.
THINGS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ACTIVE:
Did You See This? Try 10 Minutes of Qigong daily to get your day going! Click HERE
Work out your ABS with this great seated 6 minute workout you can do everyday! Click HERE
Try these exercises for aging well. Click HERE
Easy safe workout for after recovering from an illness or heart event. Click HERE
Reminder: You can find more fitness links on our More Online Programming page HERE
ART ACTIVITIES AND LECTURES:
How to get started with a Collage practice today to get creative! Click HERE
Paint a charming French Cafe scene with Watercolors today! Click HERE
Learn how to stay creative when life gets busy. Click HERE
Learn a new technique for painting with acrylics. Click HERE
More Art Lessons and Lectures can be found on our More Art Programs page- Click HERE
WATCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS:
Did You See This? What did New York City demolish to make room for Rockefellar Center that towers over the city today? Click Here
Watch and learn about the growth and development of Philadelphia in this great time lapse video! Click HERE
What became of all the neon signs from demolished Las Vegas hotels? Find out! Click HERE
VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:
NEW TODAY! Watch the sinking of the SS United States in the waters off Destin Florida to become the worlds largest artificial reef! Click HERE
Take a virtual driving tour of Mt Cuba in Delaware! Click HERE
Go on a lovely virtual walk inside Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill today! Click HERE
GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:
NEW TODAY! Holiday Craft Season is here! Learn to make some Christmas Crafts today! Click HERE
Learn to make these Cozy easy meals this FALL! Click HERE
Discover 5 Creative Writing exercises to get you writing 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].
