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 August 24- Friday August 28 for Summer Break!
THE SUMMER SCHEDULE IS HERE!!! Click HERE to view, download and print your copy of our SUMMER 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.
TABLE GAMES: OPEN PLAY Mondays, 12:00pm-2:00pm $2 ongoing, join anytime
Playing table games are proven to stimulate brain areas that are responsible for memory formation and complex thought processes in all ages. Give your brain a workout by joining us on Mondays for casual and fun Open Play of table games. Bring your own favorite game to play, or choose from ones we have hereat the Center like Clue, Parchisi, Boggle, Phase 10, Scatergories, Dominos, Battleship, Five Crowns, Quiddler, Qwirkle, Monopoly and MORE!
SKETCHING AND WATERCOLOR CLASS Mondays or Tuesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, $32 per month ongoing, join at any time Enjoy sketching and watercolor painting in a relaxed class. A variety of mediums will be demonstrated and still life’s and photographs will be used. This drawing and watercolor painting class is for people of all abilities.
GOLDEN YOGA Wednesdays, 3:00pm- 4:00pm $10 per class, $35 for 4 Classes, $85 for 10 classes ongoing, start at any time 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.
YOGA WITH ATTITUDE Fridays, 9:45am – 11:00am $45 per calendar month; first class $10, walk-ins; $15 for a single class, Ongoing 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.
THINGS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ACTIVE:
Did You See This? Improve your walking balance and stability with these three exercises! Click HERE
Walk to build strength in this great 30 min indoor walking workout! Click HERE
Reduce stiffness and get moving with this gentle workout. Click HERE
Improve your balance with this full body balance workout! Click HERE
Reminder: You can find more fitness links on our More Online Programming page HERE
ART ACTIVITIES AND LECTURES:
Did You See This? Learn a new technique for painting with acrylics. Click HERE
Paint a Cactus today with watercolors. Click HERE
Learn to paint an easy beach scene with acrylic paints. Click HERE
More Art Lessons and Lectures can be found on our More Art Programs page- Click HERE
WATCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS:
Learn about Diamonds on this great episode of Crash Course: Geology! Click HERE
Rome ruled Spain for over 700 years. Learn about it’s rise and fall! Click HERE
1957 was quite a year! Take a trip down Memory Lane today! Click HERE
Why did the Spanish American War happen? Find out! Click HERE
VIRTUAL TOURS- PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TODAY:
Did You See This? Visit the beautiful country of New Zealand. Click Here
Take a tour of the Italian Riviera in Tuscany today from home! Click HERE
Visit Seoul Korea today! Click HERE
GAMES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES:
NEW TODAY! Learn how to make a crochet bookmark today! Click HERE
Great Summer Craft ideas you can make with supplies from Dollar Tree! Click HERE
Three Easy Summer Dinners to make when it’s too hot out! 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].
