FitC Regularly-Scheduled Groups & Activities

Book discussion (G)
Groups meet monthly.  Some groups read only fiction, some only non-fiction, and some read both.  Specifics books and discussion formats are chosen by the group or its leader.

Play reading (G)
Members of these groups meet monthly to read plays of their choice.

Writing (G)
Groups meet twice a month in a supportive environment to review writing assignments chosen by the group or its leader.

Rittenhouse Square walkers (A)
Walkers circle the square at their own pace while chatting with others.  Group walks weekly, followed by optional coffee at a local cafe.

Rittenhouse jaunts (A)
Members take weekly group walks, starting in Rittenhouse Square and going for one to two miles on routes of interest or to see interesting sites along the way.

Film and Media discussion (G)
These groups choose their own formats.  Some see films together and discuss them over a meal.  Other groups see designated films on their own, then come together for lively discussions about them. Some groups include programs that are streamed.

Men's group (G)
With 25 active members and an email list of over 60, FitC men meet monthly for presentations and discussion to informally address civic or other topics.  They are mostly retired professionals over age 65 and living in Center City.  Their purpose is to network to build friendships.  There are also sub-groups to discuss books, films, memoirs, breakfast discussions, and more.  

Yoga (G)
There are several different weekly yoga groups led by trained yoga instructors, including floor yoga and chair yoga.

T'ai chi (G)
There are several different t'ai chi groups for a range of experience levels, at various locations and with two different instructors.

Other Fitness (G)
Other fitness group series are formed upon request and operate as long as interest continues.  These have included Chair Yoga; Balance and Gait; Breathing and Stretching; Ballet-Based Movement; Zumba Gold in a Chair; Alexander Technique.

Wisdom and maturity (G)
Group meets monthly to discuss the secrets to gaining wisdom in the setting of Conscious Living/Aging.  Led by two FitC members.

Dinner groups (G)
Small dinner groups meet monthly, either in a home or restaurant, to share meals and informal discussion.  Locations and format are decided by the group.

Morning Joe (A)
FitC members meet weekly in the morning at Garces Trading in the Kimmel Center or other locations for coffee, pastries and conversation.

Volunteering (A)
FitC members volunteer together at MANNA and other places in the city.

Circle of Friends (G)
Group meets bi-monthly to gain deeper understanding of cultural differences. We are a group dedicated to sharing experiences across cultural and religious backgrounds to form connections and break down barriers. We seek members from all backgrounds to expand our perspectives and improve our communities.

Volunteer Gardening (G)
Gardeners work in Schuylkill River Park at 25th and Spruce Street and the several "secret gardens" of Independence National Historical Park (INHP).