Activities (alphabetical list)

There should be a contact for each activity or club if you want to join or just learn more about it. See the Contact-Activities under “Resources” on the Main Menu or click here to open these contacts.

For the current schedule, please see our calendar.

If you’d like to see our activity matrix which organized into major groups (mental, physical, social) see the Activity Matrix

	Aquacise During the summer – water exercise classes for residents. See details on pool website at http://www.hersheysmillpool.org.
	Art Explore, develop and enjoy art in many forms and in many ways.
	Baby Boomers Social Group Generally, “Baby Boomer” is defined as those born from 1946 to 1964. “Baby Boomer” at Hershey’s Mill is viewed a state of mind. Therefore, if you can relate to the Boomer experience you are welcome to join the Hershey’s Mill Baby Boomers Club. See our facebook page or contact Christy Herschel (see directory). Also, see Baby Boomer Club pages and photo album page on this website.
	Bible Study Explore the bible further with others. There are at least 2 groups, so see the calendar to find the meeting of the one you want.
	Bicycle Residents bike around Hershey’s Mill carefully at their own pace.
	Billiards Table, stick and ball game played in Community Center with an opponent
	Bingo Cover your spaces as a caller names the spot, try to win the 5 as you socialize. Anyone in the Mill is welcome Community Center on the last Friday of every month – 7 pm to get ready with play starting at 7:30.
	Blood drives If one is coming up soon it will be listed in Community News (link) Blood is needed especially around the holidays. Donate blood if you can.
	Board Games See Games
	Bocce “The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group” is very active in planning local and interclub events for players of all levels. The Sports group includes Tennis, Paddle tennis, Shuffle Board, Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Horseshoes. See Sports Group
	Book Discussion groups Sullivan House Pool Boomers
	Boomers See Baby Boomers Social Group
	Bowling Hershey’s Mill Bowling League meets Tuesdays at 10:00 am October Through March at Palace Lanes Downingtown Also see our more detailed information
	Bridge Groups Couples Bridge Duplicate at Community Center Golf Club Group Social Club Bridge Tuesday Bridgers, Members Only Sharpen your bridge skills while you play.
	Bunko The group that used to play Bunko now plays Rummikub. Fortunately for Bunko fans, the group formerly known as Eaton Bunko is now Open Bunko. The game is open to all residents of Hershey’s Mill. Please contact Pat Phillips (see directory) for details.
	Camera Club See Photography Club
	Cards Quite a few groups are listed separately but there are other card games to enjoy.
	Ceramics Design and make pieces of ceramic value to you.
	Chess Club Inactive, residents can restart if interested
	Computer Explore using your computer, either Apple Macintosh or IBM friendly Personal Computer (PC) clubs. PC Don Trauger click for a computer or technical tip Macintosh Carol Campanelli,see for helpful notes on Apple devices
	Concerts See Entertainment In The Park
	Cradle Stitchers Stitch with others as you create and socialize.
	Entertainment In The Park Summer in HMC-TV Channel 20 Guide & Digest Sponsored bands play once monthly during the summer in Hershey’s Mill Golf Club parking area.
	Exercise Groups Aerobic Dance/Exercise Ageless Excerise Tai Chi Yoga
	Friends of Sullivan House FoSH explore and expand fund raising in support of the preservation of the Historic Sullivan House. If you are interested in joining the FoSH committee, contact Ann Gunn (see Hershey’s Mill Directory). Also see Sullivan House Facilities page and our photo album page.
	Games Play various board, card and other games.
	Gardens Our community garden consists of individual plots where residents may grow flowers and vegetables of their choice. Also see Garden Information
	Golf Open http://www.hersheysmillgolfclub.com Pay your membership dues & greens fees then schedule your game.
	Havurah (Friends Group) Religious social club for friendship.
	Health screenings Watch the HM Guide & Digest for details If one is coming up soon it will be listed in Community News (link) Hearing, blood pressure and more are available to residents through outside groups/companies.
	The Hershey’s Mill Players See Players
	The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group See Sports Group
	Horseshoes The pit is near the Tennis courts “The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group” is very active in planning local and interclub events for players of all levels. The Sports group includes Tennis, Paddle tennis, Shuffle Board, Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Horseshoes. See Sports Group
	Knitting Circle Let’s knit together and share ideas.
	Library Use the Hershey’s Mill Library at Community Center and it’s literary treasures. See the Welcome to the HMLibrary Letter OR just open http://www.hmlibrary.com to see the library website.
	Mah Jongg Ancient Chinese tile game brought to this country 150 years ago. Free lessons. And see this group on our photo album page.
	Model railroaders Discover and maintain model railroads Monday afternoons at Sullivan House. Open around the holidays on selected days are three rooms upstairs of working model railroads with scenery.
	Music See Entertainment In The Park
	Paddle Tennis Two special raised, platform courts are available near the pool recreation area. “The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group” is very active in planning local and interclub events for players of all levels. The Sports group includes Tennis, Paddle tennis, Shuffle Board, Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Horseshoes round out the Sports Group venues. See Sports Group
	Paoli Hospital Auxiliary (HM Branch) Our members are active leaders in volunteering, fundraising and enthusiastic supporters of Paoli Hospital, the Auxiliary and the Community. We meet in the Community Center on the second Thursday of the month from September to June at 9:30 (no meetings January and February). See more Paoli Hospital Auxiliary (HM Branch)
	Parties Various clubs, group and private parties are held right here at Hershey’s Mill.
	Photography Club HM Photography Club meets at the Community Center (see calendar). The club has exhibits in the community center and when one is happening it will be listed on our HM News page. For more information contact Carol Poling (see Hershey’s Mill Directory).
	Pickleball Courts for Tennis, pickle ball and winter paddle can help you keep in shape all year round. “The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group” is very active in planning local and interclub events for players of all levels. See Sports Group
	Ping Pong Part of Sports Group
	Pinochle Play with the special Pinochle high 48 card deck while sharing companionship.
	Players The Hershey Mill Players put on plays on even years (every 2 years). They are quite good and everyone has lots of fun, including the audience. Consider participating, either acting or behind the scenes. See general HM Players information See more on the 2018 play Plus the Players photo album..
	Poker Play poker with others as you develop your poker face.
	Pool Volunteers Volunteers keep the pool recreation area running so we all enjoy swimming, lounging and having summer fun. http://www.hersheysmillpool.org
	Quilters Quilt for the finished product while enjoying each others company.
	Racquets Sports See Sports Group
	Rummikub These card player have a new game.
	Shuffleboard Two shuffleboard courts near the Woodshop and Tennis courts. Part of Sports Group
	Singers A chorus of around 50 talented residents, “Hershey’s Mill Singers” present concerts yearly in December and a Spring Concert every other year. More on The Singers (including the June 2017 concert)
>	Singers, Casual The Casual Singers just get together to enjoy singing
	Social membership at Golf Club A social membership at the club is available for dinner and drinks. (Not the Social Club)
	Social Club The social club for Hershey’s Mill residents to enjoy activities and socialize. (Not the Golf Club social membership)
	Sports Group Includes many Sports at Hershey’s Mill (click on sport for more) Bocce Horseshoes Paddle Tennis PickleBall Ping Pong ShuffleBoard Tennis Also, see HMSG pages And see this group on our photo album page.
	Sullivan House See Friends of Sullivan House (FoSH) or our Facilities page (includes Calendar for SH)
	Support Groups All Caregivers and Alzheimer Support Support group for all caregivers and Alzheimer’s disease. Depression/BiPolar Support Group Discuss concerns while you share insights.
	Swimming From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day the Recreation Center pool is available. Open http://www.hersheysmillpool.org .
	Tennis Six well-maintained courts are available for tennis and pickleball, as well as 2 platform tennis courts. Part of Sports Group
	Trains See Model railroaders
	Trips Explore historical and fun places on Hershey’s Mill bus trips. See BUS Trips
	TV Channel (HMCTV) Get involved to make our own TV station occur. Formerly channel 20 on Comcast, it is now channels 1970 and 1971 on FIOS. There is so much going on here, HMCTV has its own section of this website.
	Walk Various walking trails throughout Hershey’s Mill are available for residents.
	Volunteer Hershey’s Mill pool check-in (summer) CareShares – helping your neighbors HM Web – help with this website TV Channel (HMCTV) Help others while contributing and feeling worthwhile yourself There are so many ways to volunteer we have a separate page listing needs and opportunities both in and near the Mill.
	Vote Vote right here in Hershey’s Mill. All residents of Hershey’s Mill vote within Hershey Mill. The Mill is so big we have 2 voting precincts.
	Wood Shop Develop woodworking skills and apply them in a shop with equipment to make it a reality. The woodshop is so big, it has its own building. If you’d like to learn more see the Wood Shop Pages.
	Yoga Develop breathing and yoga exercises for your body, mind and spirit.