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  1. Mar
    18
    Mon

    1. Sketching and drawing class
      9:00 am – 11:30 am

      Mondays, beginning January 28; start at any time.
      9:30-11:30 a.m.
      Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.
      Enjoy sketching in a relaxed class. A variety of mediums will be demonstrated such as charcoal, pencil, pastels, pen and ink. Still lifes and photographs will be used for inspiration. All abilities are welcome. 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. $32 per month. To register, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.

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      9:00 am
      Sketching and drawing class
    2. Urban Athletics Fitness Class
      9:00 am – 10:00 am

      Every Monday 

      9 a.m.

      Urban Athlete

      7112 Germantown Ave.

      The Urban Athletics classes are a 45 minute high-intensity blend of bodyweight exercises, speed and agility training, dumbbell & kettlebell training and more. Each class is lead by an instructor, taking you through your workout step-by-step, just like personal training without the added cost. This way you don’t have to worry about what you’re workout will be each day, nor do you have to question if you’re doing an exercise incorrectly. There is always a coach on staff to lead you through each workout. The cost is $20.

       

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      9:00 am
      Urban Athletics Fitness Class
  2. Mar
    19
    Tue

    1. Meditation and Breathing Techniques for Stress Management at Center on the Hill
      10:00 am – 11:00 am

      Tuesday, March 19

      Meditation and Breathing Techniques for Stress Management
      10 – 11:30 a.m.
      Center on the Hill
      8855 Germantown Ave.

      This class will introduce various techniques to clear the mind, balance the breath, and support relaxation. Cost is $10. Pay at the door. To register, call Jackie Yorko at 215-247-4654 or email jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.

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      10:00 am
      Meditation and Breathing Techniques for Stress Management at Center on the Hill
    2. Mark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive
      2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

      Help save a life by donating blood on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

      Venetian Club sponsors an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
      8030 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

      Appointments are preferred. To make an appointment or get more information call Vincent Bercaw 215-528-2539 or sign up online at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG. Enter sponsor code 02213902.

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      2:00 pm
      Mark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive
    3. CHCA Budget and Finance Committee Meeting March 19
      5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

      All meetings are open to the public

      5:30 p.m.

      Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.

      Agenda:

      Review of CHCA and Local budgets for the fiscal year ending 3/31/14

      Review February financial statements

       

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      5:30 pm
      CHCA Budget and Finance Committee Meeting March 19
    4. CHCA Development Review Committee Meeting (time change)
      7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Tuesday, March 19

      7 p.m. (note time change)

      CHCA Development Review Committee Meeting

      Chestnut Hill Hospital, Main level conference room

      8835 Germantown Ave.

      Agenda: Willow Grove Ave, bridge design update

      8517-19 Germantown Ave., (The Bone Appetite) use variance

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      7:00 pm
      CHCA Development Review Committee Meeting (time change)
    5. Zumba
      7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

      Get in shape with Zumba

      7:30 p.m.

      Watertower Recreation Center

      209 East Hartwell Lane

      Cost is $5 per class. Start anytime. For more information call 215-685-9296.

       

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      7:30 pm
      Zumba
    6. Ping-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery
      9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

      Ping-Pong every Tuesday

      9 p.m.- 12 a.m.

      Earth Bread and Brewery

      7136 Germantown Ave.

      Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more information. Table Tennis every Tuesday night.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery
  3. Mar
    20
    Wed

    1. Mishkan Shalom’s annual Children’s Chocolate Model Seder and Passover Celebration
      6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
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      Categories:
      Faith

      Wednesday, March 20, 2013

      6:15 p.m.
      Mishkan Shalom
      4101 Freeland Ave.

      Mishkan Shalom’s annual Children’s Chocolate Model Seder and Passover Celebration features chocolate versions of traditional ritual foods found at the Passover Seder. The Chocolate Model Seder will be led by the children with unique poems, plays and songs added to the traditional practices to make the Seder meaningful and fun for all, including an original Passover Rap!
      Mishkan Shalom is located at the corner of Shurs Lane and Freeland Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. For directions, see our website www.mishkan.org or call 215-508-0226. For more information, email office@mishkan.org.

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      6:15 pm
      Mishkan Shalom’s annual Children’s Chocolate Model Seder and Passover Celebration
    2. Wednesday Evening Group Run
      6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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      Other

      Born to Run-Lafayette Hill

      6:15p.m.

      428 Germantown Pike

      All are experience levels and abilities are welcome for a relaxed and friendly group run, starting from to Born to Run Lafayette Hill! The event is free for all. Contact 1-610-828-4781 for more information. 

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      6:15 pm
      Wednesday Evening Group Run
  4. Mar
    21
    Thu

    1. Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)
      Mar 21

      6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHCA Annual Meeting

      Presbyterian Church

      8855 Germantown Ave.

      Thursday, April 18, 2013

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      Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)
    2. Yoga at The Cedars House
      9:00 am – 10:15 am

      Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 (Every Thursday)
      9 a.m.
      The Cedars House
      200 W. Northwestern Ave.
      Amanda teaches an intentional vinyasa style yoga class that links breath with movement. All levels and yoga experience are welcome, as each class will offer something for everyone, allowing you to explore your physical body, expand your awareness, and find a place of peace. If weather does not permit outdoor practice, call 215-242-3121 to reserve your space. Cost $12.

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      9:00 am
      Yoga at The Cedars House
    3. Scrabble
      10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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      Other

      Every Thursday

      10 a.m. to noon

      Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment

      8431 Germantown Ave.

      New and experienced players welcome. The Center has 3 Scrabble boards and refreshments. Play every week or when you can. Games are $1 to play.

       

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      10:00 am
      Scrabble
    4. Super Bones Exercise Class Thursdays and Wednesdays
      10:30 am – 11:30 am

      Thursday (Start at any time)
      10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
      Wednesdays (Start at any time)
      5:30 – 6:30
      Center on the Hill
      8855 Germantown Ave.
      Join physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom in this bone building exercise class that will focus on key strengthening exercises, balance and posture. $10 per class, plus a one-time $10 equipment fee. To register call 267-432-1795

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      10:30 am
      Super Bones Exercise Class Thursdays and Wednesdays
    5. Soul line dancing for beginners
      5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

      Every Thursday night

      5:30-7 p.m.

      The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill

      8855 Germantown Ave.

      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. $7 per class; pay at the door, but please register ahead of your first time. To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.

       

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      5:30 pm
      Soul line dancing for beginners
    6. Fund Drive Committee Meetings
      6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

      Thurs., March 21; and Wed., March 27

      6:30 to 8 p.m.

      Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Avenue

      Agenda: Interviews with grant applicants

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      6:30 pm
      Fund Drive Committee Meetings
    7. Internationally acclaimed artist Svetlana Smolina will perform at Chestnut Hill College
      7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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      Categories:
      Music

      7:30 p.m.

      Chestnut Hill College

      East Parlor, St. Joseph Hall

      Internationally acclaimed Steinway artist Svetlana Smolina will deliver a guest performance as part of the College’s Steinway Master Artist series on Thursday. Born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, pianist Svetlana Smolina has performed with orchestras and delivered recitals worldwide. Notable solo appearances include Mariinsky Orchestra at New York Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Orchestra National de France, Odessa and Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, Toledo Symphony, and many other ensembles.

      The Steinway Master Artist Series kicked off in 2012 at Chestnut Hill College with a performance from Steinway performance artist Meral Gϋneyman, state artist of the Republic of Turkey. The College became an “All-Steinway” school in 2011. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

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      7:30 pm
      Internationally acclaimed artist Svetlana Smolina will perform at Chestnut Hill College
  5. Mar
    22
    Fri

    1. Big Blue Marble Storytime
      10:30 am – 11:30 am
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      Categories:
      Kids

      Kids storytime 

      10:30 a.m.

      Big Blue Marble Bookstore

      551 Carpenter Ln.

      Kids storytime every Friday morning. Free

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      10:30 am
      Big Blue Marble Storytime
    2. Folk Dance on Fridays
      1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
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      Music

      Friday afternoons
      1 p.m.
      Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
      8855 Germantown Ave.
      Come to Folk Dance on Fridays and make new friends and get some exercise while learning ethnic folk dances from Israel, Greece, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and more. Beautiful music and congenial company. No prior experience and no partner needed. Wear comfortable clothing.
      We dance weekly year-round except for cancellations announced in advance in case of weather, holidays, etc. Instruction is by Bill Wadlinger, with occasional guest teachers–and occasional live music. Tons of free parking behind the church. Come and try it out. Cost is $7. Your first visit is free.

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      1:00 pm
      Folk Dance on Fridays
    3. Revised Deadline for CHCA Board Nominations March 22
      5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

      5 p.m.

      Revised Deadline for CHCA Board Nominations

      Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.

      Drawing to determine order of names on the CHCA Board Election ballot (open to the public)

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      5:00 pm
      Revised Deadline for CHCA Board Nominations March 22
    4. Teen Center Open Friday nights
      7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

      Teen Center

      105 Bethlehem Pike

      The Teen Center located directly across from the Chestnut Hill East Train station is open every Friday night from 7:30 to 10:30 pm for 12-15 year olds. The Teen Center is now open for High School Students on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Center is staffed by a young adult who has his/her clearances. Special Events include: Games, Movies, Drumming, Nintendo Wii, Live music and Open Mic nights. Some Fridays are just TGIF nights to hang with friends. There is free access to the Teen Center with a $25 yearly membership. All teens are admitted with a $5 guest fee charge.

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      7:30 pm
      Teen Center Open Friday nights
    5. Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club
      8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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      Kids

      8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
      Wissahickon Skating Club
      550 W. Willow Grove Ave.

      Wissahickon Skating Club will be holding an open public skate time for those interested in taking to the ice. Admission is $9 and skate rentals are $3. Visit http://www.wissskating.com for more information.

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      8:30 pm
      Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club
  6. Mar
    23
    Sat

    1. Tap for Adults
      11:30 am – 12:30 pm

      Learn to Tap Dance

      Instructor: Timothy Yue

      Sundays on going (must register)

      11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

      Allens Art Center

      601 West Allen Lane

      Develop your rhythmic skills with Philadelphia low, fast hoofing, which was created on the city’s streets in the 1930s. This session we’ll focus on great classic tap pieces from the Legendary LaVaughn Robinson, and blues from Howlin’ Wolf. Especially useful for musicians. (Tap shoes required.)

      Classes run continously throughout the year. Please contact the instructor to make arrangements for registration at timothytapdancing@gmail.com. Cost: $50 per month.

       

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      11:30 am
      Tap for Adults
    2. “Memorial to the Lost” T-Shirt Exhibit Installation and Dedication
      1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

      Saturday, March 23

      Vernon Park in Germantown
      5818 Germantown Ave.
      Installation: 1 p.m.
      Dedication: 2 p.m.

      This is the second installation of the exhibit first installed in January on the lawn of Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. This new installation is jointly sponsored by the Germantown Mennonite Church, First Presbyterian Church of Germantown, First United Methodist Church of Germantown, and Heeding God’s Call.

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      1:00 pm
      “Memorial to the Lost” T-Shirt Exhibit Installation and Dedication
    3. Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
      2:00 pm – 3:00 pm


      p.m.

      Morris Arboretum

      100 E. Northwestern Ave.

      There will be a portion of time for a free guided tour of the Morris Arboretum on Saturday afternoon, with the emphasis being determined by the various interests of those touring. Each tour is designed specifically to highlight a particular section of the arboretum, however, there is no itinerary. It is recommended that those who are touring for the first time select the general tour of the arboretum to get an over-all idea of what the gardens have to offer. This event is free with regular admission. For more information about the Morris Arboretum go to www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

      http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

       

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      2:00 pm
      Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
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