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Jan12Sat
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Winter Walk and Meditation at Awbury Arboretum10:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday, January 12th
10 – 11:30 a.m.Winter Walk and Meditation
Awbury Arboretum
The Francis Cope House
One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138Phone: 215-849-2855
Mindfulness instructor Kim Empson will lead participants through a guided meditation in the parlors of Awbury’s historic francis Cope House followed by a walk through the Arboretum’s beautiful winter landscape.
FREE
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Tap for Adults11:30 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.
11:30 amTap for Adults -
Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2 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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Art and Poetry Exhibit7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.
Free admission
Join us for a reading and reception that kicks off a month-long exhibit of paintings by local artist Elizabeth Catanese and responsive poetry by our very own Musehouse advanced poetry students. For more information call 267-331-9552 or email musehousecenter@gmail.com. Exhibit runs until February.
7:00 pmArt and Poetry Exhibit
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Jan13Sun
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Drinking Liberally12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Sunday Afternoons
12:30 p.m.
InFusion Coffee & Tea
7133 Germantown Ave.
Free
Discuss politics with other liberals over coffee/tea. InFusion Coffee & Tea strives to be a community coffee shop where neighbors and other locals meet and friendships flourish. All of its products (including some delicious pastries) are local and organic.
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Guided tour of Morris Arboretum2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Every Sunday
2 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
2:00 pmGuided tour of Morris Arboretum
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Jan14Mon
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CHCA Streetscape Committee Meeting8:30 am – 9:30 am
Mon., Jan. 14
All Meetings are open to the public
8:30 a.m. [note this is a morning meeting]
Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.
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Urban Athletics Fitness Class9:00 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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CHCA Membership Committee Meeting7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mon., Jan. 14
All meetings are open to the public
7 p.m.
Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.
Agenda: – Outreach to new Chestnut Hill residents – Website enhancements CHCA Deadlines: – Sun., Jan. 6: Deadline for Submission of
Proposed CHCA Bylaws Amendments – Fri., Jan. 18: Deadline for Submission of Chestnut Hill Community Fund Grant Applications
7:00 pmCHCA Membership Committee Meeting
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Jan15Tue
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For Women Who Grieve support group1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Every second Tuesday
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Women’s Center
8811 Germantown Ave.
For most women, the loss of a spouse or loved one is intensely personal and overwhelming. Achieving balance and independence is a constant struggle. For Women Who Grieve, facilitated by Barbara A. Penny, a local attorney and advocate who lost her husband to cancer 13 years ago, will provide emotional support and the tools to move forward. Additionally, Barbara will provide the opportunity for participants to talk openly in an intimate setting about life after this life-altering event. For more information or to register, call 215-260-1268. Support group is held every second Tuesday of the month.
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Books Aloud Workshop at Coleman Library6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 6:30PM
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
68 West Chelten Avenue, 19144-2795
215-685-2150The Books Aloud workshop will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal.
Books Aloud! is an educational enrichment initiative that promotes emergent literacy and library services for parents of preschool children, day care providers and preschool teachers. Through a series of monthly workshops, adults are provided with the resources and skills needed to read aloud successfully with young children. To register for the current month, please call the Office of Public Service Support at 215-686-5372.
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Zumba7:30 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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Ping-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery9:00 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.
9:00 pmPing-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery
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Jan16Wed
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Wednesday Evening Group Run6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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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Captain’s Townhall Meeting7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jan. 16, 2013
7 p.m.
43 W. Haines St.
Meet Capt. Flemming and learn ways to prevent crime in your neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to voice questions and concerns about crime in the 14th police district. For more information call 215-686-3140.
7:00 pmCaptain’s Townhall Meeting
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Jan17Thu
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Scrabble10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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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Soul line dancing for beginners5:30 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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Inner Fire Yoga at Awbury Arboretum7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Yoga with Sophie Bernard
Thursday evenings, January 10th through February 14th
7:00 – 8:30pmAwbury Arboretum
The Francis Cope House
One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138Phone: 215-849-2855
Take care of yourself this year. Stretch, strengthen, and relax practicing hatha yoga at Awbury.
$72.00 for the series of 6 classes or $15.00 to drop in7:00 pmInner Fire Yoga at Awbury Arboretum
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Jan18Fri
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CHCA Deadline8:00 am – 11:45 pm
CHCA Deadlines:
- Friday, January 18: Deadline for submission of Chestnut Hill Community Fund grant applications
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Big Blue Marble Storytime10:30 am – 11:30 am
Kids storytime
10:30 a.m.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Ln.
Kids storytime every Friday morning. Free
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Folk Dance on Fridays1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
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.1:00 pmFolk Dance on Fridays -
Teen Center Open Friday nights7:30 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.
7:30 pmTeen Center Open Friday nights -
“The Seagull” at Allens Lane Theater8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Allens Lane Theater
601 West Allens Lane
p: 215.248.0546 or email info@allenslane.org
“THE SEAGULL”
by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Josh Hitchens
Jan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Feb. 1, 2
Make your ticket reservations for this playThe SeagullEvery summer, a famous actress takes her son and brother to a beautiful country house on a lake, where they pass the time with friends and neighbors. This summer she brings her new boyfriend, a famous writer, and sets off a chain reaction of love triangles and betrayal. Two years later, everyone must face the consequences of the choices they made. Our production, set in the present day, is filled with timeless characters you’re sure to recognize. The Seagull will be the first Chekhov play produced by Allens Lane Theater in its 59-year history.
Show times on Friday and Saturday are at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 with reservation
$20 at the door
8:00 pm“The Seagull” at Allens Lane Theater -
Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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.
8:30 pmPublic Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club
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Jan19Sat
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Tap for Adults11:30 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.
11:30 amTap for Adults
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