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Apr14Sun
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Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)Apr 14
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHCA Annual Meeting
Presbyterian Church
8855 Germantown Ave.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Yoga Basics at Chestnut Hill Yoga10:00 am – 11:15 am
Yoga Basics (classes run continuously throughout the year and are subject to change)
10 – 11:15 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Yoga
15 W. Highland Ave. (above Valley Green Bank)
Learn the basics of yoga in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information call 215-200-4868 or go to chestnuthillyoga.com10:00 amYoga Basics at Chestnut Hill Yoga -
Tap for Adults11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, Feb. 10 (classes run throughout the year)
Instructor: Timothy Yue
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Allens Art Center
601 West Allens 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. (Tap shoes required.) Classes run continuously throughout the year. Please contact the instructor to make arrangements for registration at timothytapdancing@gmail.com. Or call 215-248-0546. Cost: $50 per month.11:30 amTap for Adults -
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
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Time4Time Community Exchange Kick-off3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 14
3 – 5 p.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.Celebrate the launch of Time4Time Community Exchange with a free, fun party. Music will be provided by The Protractors. Refreshments will be provided by Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels and Center on the Hill. All those who sign up for Time4Time at the party will get two membersips for the price of one ($30). To register for the party call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654 or email jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
3:00 pmTime4Time Community Exchange Kick-off
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Apr15Mon
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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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Sketching and drawing class9:30 am – 11:30 am
Mondays, 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 16 years. $32 per month. To register, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or email jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
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Solomon Jones book reading6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday, April 15, 2013
6 p.m.
Wynnefield Library
5325 Overbrook AvenueAn award-winning columnist for Axis Philly, Philadelphia Daily News, and WHYY’s NewsWorks, Solomon Jones is the author of the Essence Magazine bestselling novel The Bridge and is the founder of Words on the Street Literacy Program.
6:00 pmSolomon Jones book reading
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Apr16Tue
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Storytime at Morris Arboretum10:30 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Free with admission, registration required.
Join us for a fun and engaging reading session among the trees. Storytime will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at the Outdoor Children’s Classroom, next to the Widener Visitor Center. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the Upper Gallery at the Visitor Center. For more information call 215-247-5777 or go to https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime.
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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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Apr17Wed
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Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)Apr 17
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHCA Annual Meeting
Presbyterian Church
8855 Germantown Ave.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Diabetes Education Program Wednesdays in April at Center on the Hill12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24
noon – 2 p.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.You can live well with diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes. All are welcome to take part in this series of four small-group workshops, where participants receive personalized attention and learn what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Participants can sign up for one or all four workshops, or just attend the cooking workshop. Free if you attend all 4 sessions or $5 for the cooking workshop alone, which is the last session of each series. To register, call 215-248-8479.
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New Authors Panel2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kathleen Heady headlines a panel of new authors telling “How I Got My First Book Published.” The panel is Wednesday, April 17 at 2 PM at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell as part of the library’s celebration of National Library Week.
Visit www.wvpl.org or call 215-643-1320 for more information.
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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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The Techniques of Novelists7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Judi Fennell, Romance novelist and Donna Huston Murray, Mystery novelist join a panel of experienced genre writers discussing their techniques, plotting, characterization, editing and how they got started in their careers.
Elena Santangelo, Sandy Cody, Jane Shaw and Donna Birdsell round out the panel of local authors appearing at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell on Wednesday April 17 at 7 PM.
Visit www.wvpl.org or call 215-643-1320 for more information.
7:00 pmThe Techniques of Novelists
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Apr18Thu
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Yoga at The Cedars House9:00 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 $12.9:00 amYoga at The Cedars House -
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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Super Bones Exercise Class Thursdays and Wednesdays10:30 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 267-432-179510:30 amSuper Bones Exercise Class Thursdays and Wednesdays -
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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Poetry Reading and Open Mic7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join Grant Clauser, Poet Laureate for Montgomery County, Amy Small-McKinney, Doris Ferleger and Fran Baird Thursday, April 18 at 7 PM at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library to celebrate National Library Week and April as Poetry Month.
All audience members welcome to stand up & speak up during the Open Mic. Read your work or your favorite poem.
Call 215-643-1320 or visit www.wvpl.org for more information.
7:00 pmPoetry Reading and Open Mic
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Apr19Fri
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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 -
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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