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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!
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Monday, September 25, 2:15 PM
Join Bob Murray, son of Tel Hai residents Marty & Jane Shea, who proves that it’s never too late to fulfill a goal. After retiring, he hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine including 14 states in 6 months. Learn more about his adventure! (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania
Monday, October 2, 2:15 PM
Jim and Gloria Smedley of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania will discuss why bridge preservation societies were organized, a history of early covered bridges in our state, and conclude with many photos and information about existing covered bridges in Pennsylvania. (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Pianist Jeffrey Uhlig & Violist Anna Marie Ahn Peterson
Friday, October 6, 7:30 PM
Tel Hai favorite Jeffrey Uhlig returns for a captivating and intimate evening of music with Anna Marie Ahn Peterson. Anna Marie graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently a violist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, at the Kimmel Center. (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Taste of Tel Hai Luncheon
Tuesday, October 10, 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.
To God be the Glory– The Life of Fanny Crosby, American Hymn Writer
Wednesday, October 11, 7 PM
Debi Irene Wahl of Act 1 Productions will portray Fanny Crosby in this first-person program of the life of a blind hymnist featuring the Tel Hai Choir, Chime Choir and Drama Ministry. (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
The Letter: Laudato Si Film
Monday, October 16, 2:15 PM
Ecologists Dr. Roberta (Robin) Martin, Associate Professor at Arizona State University, and Dr. Greg Asner World, Director of Global Discovery and Conservation at ASU, will discuss their work using remote sensing to map and track the biodiversity of forests and reefs of the planet. They’ll also discuss the Vatican’s documentary titled “The Letter,” about the planetary crisis and the toll it’s taking on nature and people. (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
The Resale Shop Open
Friday, October 20, 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. Located in the Hertzler Apartment Building. Visit www.telhai.org/resale for details.
Trotters Wake
Friday, October 20, 7:30 PM
Originally formed in Glendale, Arizona, Trotters Wake served the southwest’s Irish music needs before being reformed in Souderton, PA. The band plays in 1 to 4 piece combos of acoustic guitar/kick drum, accordion, fiddle, and bodhran, an Irish hand drum. Their style is a mixture of old and new Irish and other Celtic drinking songs, rebel songs, ballads, and traditional instrumental tunes. (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
‘Explore Retirement Living’ Open House
Saturday, October 21, 10 AM – 4 PM
Join for the 11th Annual ‘Explore Retirement Living’ Open House where we’ll be joining with several other communities in Lancaster and Chester Counties for a great day of retirement exploration! It’s a unique opportunity to explore Tel Hai’s full-range of expansive accommodations, amenities and services. (Event begins in StoneCroft Commons, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Getting Old is a Blessing: Part 2
Monday, October 23, 2:15 PM
Let the conversation continue… successful aging and fighting the good fight against negative age beliefs in our culture and in our minds! Come and be part of a lively discussion covering such topics as: How to develop a healthy attitude towards aging? How do we stay connected to others with diminishing faculties? Tel Hai Resident Deborah Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who integrates the psychological and spiritual dimensions in her Psychotherapy practice. (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Adventure in Southern Africa
Monday, October 30, 2:15 PM
Join Tel Hai resident Bill Englerth for a travelogue who recently toured 3 countries in Africa including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. A presentation will show photos and video from his visit, including Table Top Mountain, Victoria Falls, and highlights from his 10 safaris. (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Taste of Tel Hai Luncheon
Thursday, November 9, 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.
Big Band From The Valley
Friday, November 10, 7:30 PM
Big Band From The Valley is comprised of 15 talented musicians and 2 vocalists with memorable performances at the Valley Forge Music Fair, The Sunnybrook Ballroom and Battleship New Jersey. Songs include a variation from big band, standards, show tunes, blues, and country. (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
GRIT: With Brianne Houck
Monday, November 13, 2:15 PM
Join Brianne Houck, USOA Ms. Pennsylvania 2022, as she talks about her color – ful life and professional experience. A Birdsboro native, she attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, was in active duty in the Army for three years, and earned a BS in Science from Penn State and an MBA from Tufts University. She’s an entrepreneur and created her own nonprofit organization. (A Life Enrichment Committee Event) (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
The Resale Shop Open
Friday, November 17, 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. Located in the Hertzler Apartment Building. Visit www.telhai.org/resale for details.
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 18, 10 AM – 2 PM
From home-based businesses to skilled craftsmen, our annual Holiday Bazaar is a great place to get a head start on holiday shopping. Local vendors display their wares, including handcrafted woodwork, artisan jewelry, artwork, pottery, and florals. View the event details at www.telhai.org/HolidayBazaar (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Wednesday, November 22, 7 PM
Join us in worship at our yearly Thanksgiving Eve Service, which is a special service of praise with time for music and meditation featuring the Tel Hai Choir, Chime Choir & Drama Ministry. Our interdenominational service welcomes individuals of all faiths. (Event held in The StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts is located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.)
Train Room Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 25, 11 AM – 2 PM
Tel Hai’s Train Club welcomes you to their holiday open house featuring extensive displays of Z, N, HO-, S-, G- and O-gauge railroads and delightful miniature communities. Also, view the 30-foot mural, showcasing the Chester County countryside, by professional artist and Tel Hai resident Loretta Gable Englerth! Bring your grandchildren and explore all the railway communities within the detailed tablescapes! (Train Room is located in StoneCroft, 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.)
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 5, 12:30 PM
We’re all decked out for this joyous time of the year, and our residents are eager to share why they love the “Holidays at The Hill of Life” in 2023! Ring in the holiday season and join us for a delicious dessert reception, short presentation and tours of community common spaces, amenities and well-appointed residential living accommodations. (Event begins in StoneCroft Commons, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Train Room Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 9, 11 AM – 2 PM
Tel Hai’s Train Club welcomes you to their holiday open house featuring extensive displays of Z, N, HO-, S-, G- and O-gauge railroads and delightful miniature communities. Also, view the 30-foot mural, showcasing the Chester County countryside, by professional artist and Tel Hai resident Loretta Gable Englerth! Bring your grandchildren and explore all the railway communities within the detailed tablescapes! (Train Room is located in StoneCroft, 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.)
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 12, 12:30 PM
We’re all decked out for this joyous time of the year, and our residents are eager to share why they love the “Holidays at The Hill of Life” in 2023! Ring in the holiday season and join us for a delicious dessert reception, short presentation and tours of community common spaces, amenities and well-appointed residential living accommodations. (Event begins in StoneCroft Commons, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
The Resale Shop Open
Friday, December 15, 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. Located in the Hertzler Apartment Building. Visit www.telhai.org/resale for details.
Train Room Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 16, 11 AM – 2 PM
Tel Hai’s Train Club welcomes you to their holiday open house featuring extensive displays of Z, N, HO-, S-, G- and O-gauge railroads and delightful miniature communities. Also, view the 30-foot mural, showcasing the Chester County countryside, by professional artist and Tel Hai resident Loretta Gable Englerth! Bring your grandchildren and explore all the railway communities within the detailed tablescapes! (Train Room is located in StoneCroft, 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.)
Train Room Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 28, 11 AM – 2 PM
Tel Hai’s Train Club welcomes you to their holiday open house featuring extensive displays of Z, N, HO-, S-, G- and O-gauge railroads and delightful miniature communities. Also, view the 30-foot mural, showcasing the Chester County countryside, by professional artist and Tel Hai resident Loretta Gable Englerth! Bring your grandchildren and explore all the railway communities within the detailed tablescapes! (Train Room is located in StoneCroft, 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow signage on campus for parking and entry instructions.)
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 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.
Hawaiian Artists- The Personal Collection of Kathy Kay
On Display: October & November 2023
Tel Hai resident Kathy Kay went to Hawaii for a two-week vacation and stayed for 17 years, falling in love with the heavenly climate, breathtaking surroundings, simple lifestyle, and Hawaiian culture and values. This curated collection features artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic styles but together— they beautifully depict everyday life in Hawaii. The collection features the work of:
- Watercolors by Shige Yamada: Watercolors Ala Moana by Moonlight and Sunset
- Colored woodblock print by Shirley Russell: Colored woodblock print Boat Day
- Etchings in sepia tones & pencil by Jinja Kim
- Linoleum print by Dietrich Valdez
- Colored Lithograph by Pegge Hopper
- Etchings by Carol Jossem
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.)
