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 WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25th for MEMORIAL DAY!
THE SPRING NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED!!! Click HERE to view, download and print your copy of our WINTER 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.
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.
LEARN & PLAY CROQUET Tuesdays, May 19- June 2 (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.
AFTERNOON MOVIES 1:30pm $2 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 May 21 showing: Ray The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Staring Jamie Foxx and Regina King.
UNDERSTANDING SKIN CANCER Thursday, May 28 11:00am- 12:00pm FREE There are three main types of skin cancer — basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Join us to learn more about the types of skin cancer, prevention, risk factors, screening and tips for staying healthy! Alexandra will discuss skin cancer screening and why it’s important to know the signs. Presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach & Engagement.
May Art Show– PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION FOR AGING (PCA) Mixed Media
Meet the Artists Reception, Thursday, May 28 2:00pm-4:00pm FREE
*Gallery is also open for viewing Monday- Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am- 2pm. This show is part of the annual Celebrate the Arts and Aging exhibition around the city. As the Area Agency on Aging, PCA supports and creates programs designed to foster older adults’ quality of life and help them live independently in their community. They know that staying active and engaged is one of the keys to healthy aging. Their goal for Celebrate Arts and Aging is to encourage older people to experience the wealth of artistic possibilities our region has to offer and to showcase the outstanding works of senior artists. For a list of their services go to www.pcaCares.org
1960’s MUSICAL CABARET Monday, June 1 2:30pm-3:30pm $5 Starring Rachel DeMasi Light Refreshments Served. Rachel DeMasi returns to perform a compilation of wonderfully timeless songs that were made famous on the radio, in various films, TV shows and Broadway Musicals in the 1960’s!! From The Temptations to Elvis, and The Monkees to Lesley Gore, Rachel’s Swinging 60’s review has something for everyone. Come sing along to hits from throughout the decade—this performance will be out of sight!
THINGS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ACTIVE:
Did You See This? It is never too late to start a fitness routine. Try these 3 great seated exercises to get you started today! Click HERE
Activate your core today with this great Pilates Inspired standing and seated workout! Click HERE
Easy stretches and exercises for pain relief. Click HERE
Reminder: You can find more fitness links on our More Online Programming page HERE
ART ACTIVITIES AND LECTURES:
Paint beautiful Sunflowers in a field using this easy beginners acrylic painting tutorial. Click HERE
Watch and Learn about the Peale Family of influential Early American Artists. Click HERE
Learn some easy techniques for making art with Alcohol Ink! Click HERE
Paint a beautiful Spring scene with Watercolors today. Click HERE
More Art Lessons and Lectures can be found on our More Art Programs page- Click HERE
WATCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS:
NEW TODAY! Take a Crash Course in Geology today and learn about our amazing planet! Click HERE
Watch and learn why the Italians did not colonize the Americas. Click HERE
Learn about President Monroe’s eldest Daughter Eliza and how History has gotten her story wrong for almost 200 years! Click HERE
VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:
NEW TODAY! Visit Italy today on this beautiful virtual tour! Click HERE
Take a tour of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the longest boardwalk in the world! Click HERE
Visit the hidden valleys of Switzerland! Click HERE
GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Try these 3 easy one pan spring dinner recipes today! Click HERE
Spring Dollar Tree Crafts you can make in 10 minutes or less! Click HERE
Are you smarter than a Middle Schooler from 1912? Find out today with this quiz! Click HERE
Learn to make a container garden on your patio, porch or small yard inexpensively. 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].
