Center on the Hill Weekly Update
Friday, November 25, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope this email finds you all happy and healthy this Thanksgiving Weekend! The Center has three more weeks of programs before we close for the Holiday Break. So I hope to see you all soon at the Center. In addition the Winter newsletter will be coming out at the end of December so keep your eyes open for that. I have a great winter session planned, that I think you all will really enjoy!

The Center will be closed Monday, December 19 - Friday, December 30 for the Holiday Break, and will re-open on Monday, January 2, 2023!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SUPPORT THE CENTER ON THE HILL. This season we are asking you to help make it possible for us to continue offering our excellent programming at little or no cost to our participants, as well as developing new and engaging activities in the upcoming months. Will you please consider supporting us by donating to our 2022 Annual Campaign? Your contribution will help us to fulfill our vision of offering quality programming both in-person safely and virtually online.

To donate by Credit Card please follow THIS LINK to donate through our PayPal page. (You do not need to have or create a PayPal account - just click the donate by debit or credit card button)

To donate by check please make checks payable to “PCCH” , write “COTH Donation” on the Memo Line, and mail them to: The Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

I thank you for your support as we look forward to a happy and healthy 2023.

NEW ONLINE CONTENT, such as virtual tours, fitness videos, art lessons, recorded presentations and more, can be found HERE on our Programs page posted Monday- Thursday at Noon.

Have a great Holiday weekend!

Mariangela Saavedra
Director, Center on the Hill
215-247-4654

Coming Soon:
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for all classes and activities. Space is limited for social distancing.

HOW NUTRITION CHANGES AS YOU AGE
Thursday, December 1
10:00am – 11:00am
FREE

You often hear that eating healthy is extremely important as you age, however, you seldom hear about some of the changes that take place in your body and how those changes can affect your food choices. This program is just one of the many we use to help educate our communities about taking control of their health and wellness. 

Presented by Tina Jackson from HUMANA, who enjoys sharing ways we all can take control of our Health and Wellness

NORTHWEST ARTISTS ART SHOW & SALE
December 2 – 17
Gallery and sale hours are Monday-Saturdays 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Opening Reception: Friday, December 2, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Join us for our opening festivities featuring traditional holiday fare. 

We are pleased to host this exhibition from December 2 to December 17 that features artwork created by the Center’s own NW Artists. Original paintings, photography, drawings, greeting cards, jewelry, hand crafted candles and more will be on display and for sale. A reception on Friday, December 2, including delicious treats and live music, will create a festive gathering sure to provide holiday fun and a unique shopping experience. A percentage of sales supports the Center on the Hill.

AFTERNOON MOVIE
Tuesday, December 6
1:30pm
$2

Are you looking for an enjoyable activity that’s economical and during the day time so you don’t have to drive at night? Are you looking to see a movie in a relaxing setting with easy parking and no long lines? Then join us for an enjoyable afternoon at the movies.

Showing: “Encanto”

From Walt Disney Animation Studios’ this is the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

TRIVIA FOR EVERYONE!
Thursday, December 8
12:30pm – 1:30pm
FREE

Join us for Holiday themed trivia this December at the Center. Give your brain a work out, learn something new, meet new people, and have a lot of fun! Prizes and snacks provided.

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 15
12:30pm – 2:00pm
$10 per person in advance, $12 at the door.

Pre-registration and payment is required by Monday, December 12, or you will be charged the at the door rate.

Join us for this wonderfully fun holiday party with music, friends, festive decorations, light bites and desserts!  

*This party is subject to all current CDC Covid Guidelines, gathering limits, and social distancing recommendations at the time of the event.

• Get moving and improve your balance today, with this 11 minute workout. Watch HERE.  
   

• Watch our November Forum on the Hill Speaker: Jane Golden  Topic: Mural Arts Philadelphia. Watch HERE.
   

• Take a virtual tour of the stunning three crowns viewing point in Pieniny, Poland! Watch HERE.
   

• Join us on a virtual tour of Vancouver Island in Canada today. Watch HERE.
   

• Get cooking for the holidays with these easy and delicious recipes. Click HERE. 
   

• Challenge yourself with these brain boosting crossword puzzles from Arkadium! Click HERE.
   

• Rediscover previously posted videos and links on our More Online Programming page HERE.  And don’t forget to visit our Community Resources page HERE for updated information regularly.