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Life at Tel Hai is enriching and rewarding. From aquatic classes and concerts to lectures and luncheons, we’d love to see you. Let’s pair your interests and passions with our community… you’ll discover that there is something for everyone! Our calendars are jam-packed with life-enhancing events that will keep your mind engaged, your body energized, and your spirit lifted.
At Tel Hai, our doors are always open. We welcome our neighbors and the greater community to attend events and activities. Unless otherwise noted as an exclusive, resident-only event or fee charged, most events are free and open to the public.
The What’s New- our residential living newsletter and calendar which you can view by clicking ‘Download Monthly Activity Calendar’- is a great example of our current month’s programming!
Swing Time Dolls
Friday, June 2, 7:30 PM
This all-female vocal group— consisting of three of the area’s most accomplished vocalists—shine a new light on the tunes of the American Hit Parade of the ‘40s and the ‘60s classics of the Vietnam era. Drawing on inspiration from The Andrews Sisters, the Dolls pride themselves on tight and intricate harmonies that are sure to keep any listener engaged. The Dolls will take you on a sentimental journey back in time with their pin-up styled costumes and energetic choreography. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
Swing Street
Friday, June 9, 7:30 PM
Swing Street is a jazz quartet consisting of vocalist Olivia Marstellar, Chuck Oettel on guitar, Mike Truitt on keyboards, and bassist Pete Bainbridge. The group features a mix of mainstream jazz standards, jazz adaptations of popular tunes and a few adventures into smooth jazz. With over a decade of vocal performance experience, Olivia’s smooth, expressive voice is highly complementary to Swing Street’s style! (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
West Chester Community Band
Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 PM
The West Chester Band is an all-volunteer Community Concert Band, performing in and around the area since 1986. The band has earned a fine reputation for performing a variety of audience pleasing music. The evening’s performance will include a wide variety of musical genres such as classics, show-tunes, jazz pieces, marches, and contemporary arrangements. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
The Resale Shop OPEN!
Friday, June 16, 9 AM – 1 PM
The Tel Hai Resale Shop features a vast array of donated items available for resale to the public. Extremely affordable— and many times ‘one-of-a-kind’— items featured in the shop include jewelry, china, pottery, glassware, collectibles and endless treasures. (Shop located within the Hertzler Apartments building, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook. Follow signage.)
‘Taste of Tel Hai’ Luncheon
Tuesday, June 20, 11 AM
Join Residential Living Counselor Tracy Weaver as she shares about Tel Hai at an in-person ‘Taste of Tel Hai’ event. Learn more about the Tel Hai lifestyle and decide if it could be perfect for you! Join us for a delicious meal where you’ll learn about residential living options. You will get a great overview of our Life Plan Community. (Registration for the June event is now closed as capacity has been reached. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for a future date.)
Ben Mauger’s Mission Impossible Band
Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 PM
Mauger’s new group- Mission Impossible- has a repertoire including Big Band swing, show tunes, Blues Brothers, and Broadway favorites like Chicago. The name was picked because it’s nearly impossible to find 8 musicians that know all the different styles of all this great music…. but Ben found them! This 8-piece band plays everything from the 1920’s thru the 1970’s! (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
Galena Brass
Thursday, June 29, 7:30 PM
Founded in 1995 in Bucks County, the Galena Brass band epitomizes versatility. From classical to Dixieland and rock to polka, a Galena Brass performance is engaging and energetic. They’ve performed at Longwood Gardens, Christmas at the Stadium in Reading, Peddler’s Village, Phoenixville’s Dogwood Parade and Malvern’s Memorial Parade. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
West Chester Swing Kings
Wednesday, July 12, 7:30
The West Chester Swing Kings are a nineteen-piece big band featuring music from the “Golden Years” of the 1940s by artists like Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. They also play contemporary tunes by artists like James Brown, Brian Setzer, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
‘Taste of Tel Hai’ Luncheon
Thursday, July 13, 11 AM
Join Residential Living Counselor Tracy Weaver as she shares about Tel Hai at an in-person ‘Taste of Tel Hai’ event. Learn more about the Tel Hai lifestyle and decide if it could be perfect for you! Join us for a delicious meal where you’ll learn about residential living options. You will get a great overview of our Life Plan Community. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Marcus Chaney
Thursday, July 20, 7:30 PM
Possessing a lengthy performance resume second to none, Chaney brings to life multiple genres of entertainment for an evening of fun and music. A veteran of professional theatre from Broadway to lengthy cruise ship productions, he is the quintessential song-and-dance man. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
The Resale Shop OPEN!
Friday, July 21, 9 AM – 1 PM
The Tel Hai Resale Shop features a vast array of donated items available for resale to the public. Extremely affordable— and many times ‘one-of-a-kind’— items featured in the shop include jewelry, china, pottery, glassware, collectibles and endless treasures. (Shop located within the Hertzler Apartments building, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook. Follow signage.)
Pianist Jeffrey Uhlig & Vocalist Jeffrey Coon
Friday, July 28, 7:30 PM
Tel Hai favorite Uhlig is back with theatre artist and producer Jeffrey Coon. Performing in more than 100 professional productions all over the country, Coon was most recently been seen at the Fulton Theatre as Colonel Arbuthnot in “Murder On the Orient Express.” He is the co-creator and Executive Director of “The Summer Club”, a nightclub cabaret show featuring musical standards, stand-up comedy and a 17-piece Big Band. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
Twisted Roots
Wednesday, August 2, 7 PM
Twisted Roots is a Philadelphia area rhythm & blues and rockabilly band with John Colgan-Davis—legend in the Philly area blues scene— on harmonica & vocals. John has been playing in the area since the ‘60s and is a founding member of The Dukes of Destiny. John is joined by Rich McKenzie on bass player, Scott Shore on drums and Charlie Gombar on guitar and lead vocals. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
An Evening of Song: Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks
Wednesday, August 9, 7 PM
Baritone Zahm—a popular Celtic festival musician and Tel Hai favorite—is back with fiddler Marks to provide a musical evening of traditional acoustic music, including selections from Ireland and Scotland, songs of the sea, cowboy favorites and many others sure to get you singing! Of both Scottish and Irish blood, Zahm’s heritage is reflected in his performance, as he brings his authentic love and respect for Celtic songs to the stage. (Event held at the Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, outdoor amphitheater, located at 1301 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook, PA. Parking available adjacent to entrance.)
The Resale Shop OPEN!
Friday, August 18, 9 AM – 1 PM
The Tel Hai Resale Shop features a vast array of donated items available for resale to the public. Extremely affordable— and many times ‘one-of-a-kind’— items featured in the shop include jewelry, china, pottery, glassware, collectibles and endless treasures. (Shop located within the Hertzler Apartments building, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook. Follow signage.)
‘Taste of Tel Hai’ Luncheon
Tuesday, August 29, 11 AM
Join Residential Living Counselor Tracy Weaver as she shares about Tel Hai at an in-person ‘Taste of Tel Hai’ event. Learn more about the Tel Hai lifestyle and decide if it could be perfect for you! Join us for a delicious meal where you’ll learn about residential living options. You will get a great overview of our Life Plan Community. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Tel Hai boasts an impressive array of professional and in-house resident artists’ work on display in the Clark Gallery, located within StoneCroft Commons. The resident-led Art Task Force welcomes the public to enjoy the gallery and discover more about the featured artist, their technique and each curated collection. The Clark Gallery is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance of StoneCroft Commons.
Artist Loretta Gable Englerth
On Display: June & July 2023
Loretta—a self-taught artist born and raised in Chester County—uses her talents to impart a calming and nostalgic feeling to her viewers through her artwork. While having a personal love and expertise in watercolor, her broad range of mediums includes pen and ink, pastels, acrylics and oils. Meet Loretta on Friday, July 28 from 1-3 PM in the gallery.
Artist Dr. Stephen Smith
On Display: August & September 2023
Throughout his 42-year career as a dentist, Stephen utilized photography for case documentation, education, lecturing and scientific publications. In addition to his dynamic photography, he added contemporary and abstract paintings to his portfolio, utilizing high-intensity alcohol inks and luminous heat embossed crystals in mixed-media. Meet Stephen on Friday, August 4 from 1-3 PM in the gallery.
Tel Hai plans community-sponsored day trips, shopping excursions, overnight motor coach tours and land-and-sea cruises throughout the year to popular and in-demand destinations.
From touring the Holy Lands in Israel to basking in the sun in Bermuda, a vast array of local, regional and international trips provide residents with a wide range of choices for every interest. For many, the journey is as much fun as the destination when traveling with their neighbors and friends.
Holy Land 2024:
Join Tel Hai Chaplain David Hicks for a 13-day pilgrimage to Israel in February 2024. This all-inclusive trip to the Holy Land will include instruction by Chaplain Dave and time for reflection at the most significant sites from the Old and New Testament including Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Jordan River and Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee and surrounding communities, Jericho and the Dead Sea as well as Masada. Brochures now available and registration is open.
Tel Hai For questions on future Tel Hai sponsored trips, contact Chaplain David Hicks at dhicks@telhai.org or 610-273-9333 ext. 2443.
Past Tours:
(Please Note: For concerts/events held at The Hillside Amenities of Tel Hai, if inclement weather, events will be moved inside to the StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts.)
