8431 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19118

Phone: 215-248-0180
Website: www.chenrichment.org


The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment is a membership organization which offers classes and programs to neighbors and near neighbors. Non-members are welcome.

Current Special

Fall events - Starts: 09/02/2010 Ends: 09/30/2010

Coming to Chestnut Hill!

MOVIE TUESDAY at CENTER ON THE HILL:

September 14: 1 PM “March Of The Penguins” (2006) While many people think of penguins as comical birds who look like they've been decked out in tuxedos, the truth is they're among the strongest and most resilient creatures in the animal kingdom. This fascinating and moving documentary is narrated by Morgan Freeman. Bring lunch if you like; the Center provides snacks and beverages.

1:00

No charge September 21: Lunch with Renoir: A traveling program of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Enjoy the highlights of the museum’s recent exhibit, presented by docent Margaret McGreal, including Girl in a Red Ruff, 1896.

Noon – 2:30

$10 per person ($15 non-members)

September 28: Tour Weavers Way Farm at Awbury Arboretum. Weavers Way Co-op has a farm at Awbury Arboretum on Washington Lane. Join us on a visit to this hidden treasure, featuring the Cope House, built in 1852, by shipbuilder Henry Cope, and enjoy lunch using the farm’s fresh produce.

10 AM – 2 PM

$30 per person ($35 non-members)

Saturday October 2: Ever Been to a FLEA-ZAAR?

Well, now’s your chance! It’s a glorious mixture of all that’s best about flea markets and bazaars ……. Oodles of interesting stuff you won’t want to miss. This event is being organized by the Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Donate your interesting stuff to benefit our fundraising efforts. Bring once-loved “white elephants” & jewelry to the CHCE office no later than Sep. 25.

2nd Annual Art Exhibit

October 8 – December 10

Friday October 8, 5:30-8 p.m, Opening Reception

Join us for a Meet & Greet reception celebrating the work of five local artists. The art exhibit will also be open to the public; all pieces are offered for sale and would make perfect gifts for those special people in your life.

Tuesday October 12: Volunteer Opportunities

Lite Lunch ($5) with staff from the Montgomery County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center (JJC). Looking to use your talents to make a difference? Come find out more.

12:30 – 2:30

Two - Saturday Workshop on Oct. 16 and 23 (10 – 4):

Card Making & Mixed Media Workshop with Anthe

Just in time for the holidays, learn to create exquisite, unique works of art that also serve as a greeting to loved ones. Bring photos or special tchotchkes of your own. Anthe will supply all specialty materials, teach stamp-making & other techniques.

Thursday October 21 : Evening of Enrichment 7 PM

Internationally-known journalist & blogger Jeff Jarvis answering the question “What Would Google Do?” + reception.

$10

Tuesday October 26: The Medicare Maze

Come for lunch (just $5). Get help deciphering this benefits program from Emilia Xavier of Resources for Older Adult Living (a program of NIM). Free blood pressure screening by Unitarian Uinversalist Outreach nurse Lynne Trimborn, RN. Noon – 2:30.

Saturday October 30: CHCE Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

You can help by volunteering to work, telling your friends & neighbors to visit us, or making tasty treats to sell.

10 AM – 2 PM

Wednesday Nov. 17 TRIP to THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE:

You do not want to miss this fascinating exhibit (staged by the same people that brought us “Tutankhamen”). Visit the whole Museum and IMAX theater too, have lunch on-site.

9 AM – 2:30 PM

$40 ($45 non-members)

Wednesday December 8 LUNCH & LECTURE at THE MORRIS ARBORETUM: Museum Without Walls – Public Art in Philadelphia.

Details TBA.