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.

Last Chance this Fall! LEARN AND PLAY CROQUET   Tuesday, October  22 (Weather Permitting)  10:30am-12:00pm FREE  Croquet is a sport that involves hitting wooden balls with a mallet through hoops (called “wickets”) embedded in a grass playing court. Join us outside on the Lawn to play American Nine-Wicket aka “Backyard” Croquet. This is a fun and engaging way to get some fresh air and exercise while playing a competitive lawn game! No experience necessary, all players welcome.

WORKING WITH COLOR SCHEMES  Thursdays October 24 – December 5 (No Class November 28)  10:30am – 12:30pm  $132 for 6 week class  Registration Required by October 10  Color schemes surround us in advertising and design, yet many people haven’t considered using them in their artwork. In this class we’ll explore the creative potential of color schemes; limiting what colors you use in a painting, color drawing or collage to create more harmonious and dramatic artwork, and we’ll see how artists have used color schemes to their advantage throughout art history. Each week we’ll introduce a different color scheme and build up your confidence in using color expressively, whether you work representationally or abstractly. After the first class, students can opt to work from their own reference material, the instructor’s reference photos, or create non-representational work. Open to beginning and intermediate students with some experience in their dry or wet color media. 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  Thursday, October 24  11:00am- 12:00pm  FREE  This informative class will provide information on *Why Should I Be Prepared? *Top 10 Possible Emergencies *Making a Plan *Building a Home Emergency Kit *Planning for people with Special Needs *Keeping Your Pet Safe *UPMC Community Health Choices Person Centered Service Plan for Emergency Planning *What to do after an Emergency as well as other helpful resources. Presented by UPMC Community Health Choices.

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON  Tuesday, October 29  12:00pm  $12  Registration & Payment Required by Friday 10/25 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!

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Did You See This? This beginner cardio workout will really get your heart pumping today!  Click HERE

Try this great Standing Mobility workout today! Click HERE

Start your day with 10 minutes of seated Yoga! Click HERE

Reminder: You can find more fitness links on our More Online Programming page HERE

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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

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ART ACTIVITIES AND LECTURES:

Watch and learn about the importance of Preservation, Restoration and Conservation of Art. Click HERE 

Learn to paint a scene from Iceland with beautiful norther lights, using Watercolors! Click HERE

Why do we study ART? Watch this short Crash Course in Art History to find out! Click HERE

More Art Lessons and Lectures can be found on our More Art Programs page- Click HERE

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WATCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS:

NEW TODAY! 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

Take a stroll through the past while you learn about bathroom features and décor that are now a thing of the past. Click HERE

Take a Crash Course in Plant Biology today and learn all about green growth on planet Earth! Click HERE

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VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:

 See the beautiful city of Toronto without leaving your home today on this great virtual tour! Click HERE

Take a virtual tour of Chicago by night! Click HERE

Visit Tokyo, Japan  without having to spend 14 hours on a airplane! Click HERE

Chicago isn’t the only metropolitan city in Illinois. Take a virtual tour of Schaumburg today! Click HERE

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GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Get cooking today and mix up your menu by trying some of these easy and satisfying Fall meals! Click HERE

Get Crafty today with these fun and easy Dollar Tree Halloween Craft Ideas! Click HERE

Try this tricky brain game “What was there” today. Click HERE

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MORE INFORMATION:

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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].