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Eat. Train. Run. The Cedars House is a cafe, running hub, and personal training center at the start of Forbidden Drive in Philadelphia's beautiful Fairmount Park.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Spring 2015 Couch to 5K is here!



Spring 2015  is upon us! It is time for . . .
Couch to 5k: Beginners’ Running Class!
$65 (pay in advance)*

$75 (pay at the door)*
$60 for 2nd time participants *
*fee does not include race registration
pay  by check payable to the Cedars House and send to 700 Thomas Road Philadelphia PA 19118. Pay by cash, credit or check at café, or call 215-242-3121 to arrange credit card payment by phone.
Spring Session begins on Saturday, May 9th 2015 at 8:30 am!  Class meets every Saturday for 6 weeks at 8:30 am.  On the 7th week, we will run a 5k race TOGETHER! Class sessions last between 40 – 60 minutes including warm up, “run”- we’ll get there!-, cool down and discussion.  You can do it!

Name:

Best e-mail

Best Phone:

Notes, Comments:

I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors administrators, and representatives waive and release any and all rights, claims and obligations of any kind for any damages of any kid that I may have against the Cedars House and its representatives, or Fairmount Park for any and all injuries and/or losses suffered while participating in this class. I also waive any rights of subrogation by any party.  Lastly, I will hold harmless the Cedars House and its representatives and Fairmount Park from any damages that I may have contributed to in any way.  I attest that I am in good health and am able to participate in moderate to rigorous exercise.  By signing below, I attest that I have read, understand and agree to all terms and conditions as listed in the above waiver.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Join us on MLK Day and Help Face to Face Germantown!
Monday January 19, 2015
FAMILY PROJECT at the Cedars House from 9 - 2

Families- Come out to the Park and help us Decorate and Fill Snack Bags for the guests of 
Please help us collect:
WARM winter gloves
Deodorant
Bus Tokens
And Non-perishable snack items
to fill our decorated snack bags!
(drop off anytime between now and our day of service!)
At Face to Face struggling families, individuals and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. 
Face to Face offers a Dining Room, a nurse managed Health Center, a Legal Center, a Social Services Center and Children’s Summer Camps and After School programs.  They also host a Washeteria where people can take a hot shower and receive a new set of clothes.  Face to Face serves 2,500 annually and has been a stable presence in Germantown for over 20 years. The Face to Face goal is to meet basic human needs and reduce suffering; thereby assisting guests to a better future.

Those who donate and/or help decorate bags will receive a
10% Discount at the cafe!

RSVP is appreciated, not required, so we can make sure to have enough supplies for all to serve!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.

Join us this year at the Cedars House Cafe as we work together in the service of our city and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Nature Week!

It is Nature Week this week at the Woodmere Art Museum! All patrons of the Cedars House enjoy free admission to the museum and a 10% discount at the museum shop. In celebration of our new collaboration, members of the Museum enjoy 10% off at the Cafe! Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Cedars House and bring your recent with you to Woodmere for a wonderful day of Art and Nature!

During Nature Week: November 11-16th, the museum is offering public guided tours of the Schofield: International Impressionist exhibition at 2pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.




Thursday, August 21, 2014

Fall Couch to 5k: Beginner's Running Class starts on Saturday September 13th!!

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Fall 2014 is upon us! It is time for . . .
Couch to 5k: Beginners’ Running Class!
$65 (pay in advance)*

$75 (pay at the door)*
$60 for 2nd time participants *
*fee does not include race registration
pay by check (payable to the Cedars House) and send to 700 Thomas Road Philadelphia PA 19118. Pay by cash, credit or check at café, or call 215-242-3121 to arrange credit card payment by phone.
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Fall Session begins on Saturday, September 13th at 9 am!  Class meets every Saturday for 6 weeks at 9 am.  On the 7th week, we will run a 5k race TOGETHER! Class sessions last between 40 – 60 minutes including warm up, “run”- we’ll get there!-, cool down and discussion. This session we will run the Lupus Loop on Sunday October 26th at Memorial Hall.
We can register together as a group!
 You can do it!
Name:

Best e-mail

Best Phone:

Notes, Comments:

I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors administrators, and representatives waive and release any and all rights, claims and obligations of any kind for any damages of any kid that I may have against the Cedars House and its representatives, or Fairmount Park for any and all injuries and/or losses suffered while participating in this class. I also waive any rights of subrogation by any party.  Lastly, I will hold harmless the Cedars House and its representatives and Fairmount Park from any damages that I may have contributed to in any way.  I attest that I am in good health and am able to participate in moderate to rigorous exercise.  By signing below, I attest that I have read, understand and agree to all terms and conditions as listed in the above waiver.


Name (Signature)                                                                                                Date

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

4 years today!

Happy anniversary the cedars house!
Today we turn 4!

Stop in between 8 - 3 today to claim your free cedars house vintage to go mug filled with 
La Colombe Coffee.

Hope to see you in the Park!

Photo: This Wednesday, June 25, is our 4th birthday - stop by the cafe to help us celebrate! We will be giving away free reusable Cedars House coffee mugs, filled with coffee, while supplies last. Stop by early to receive yours!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Couch to 5k: Beginner's Running Class! SPRING 2014



 Tired of thinking about running but not actually doing it? This class will provide the motivation and the lesson plan for you to accomplish your fitness goals! Only requirement: running sneakers and you!

Couch to 5k: Beginners’ Running Class!
$65 (pay in advance)

$75 (pay at the door)
$60 for 2nd time participants

e-mail ricki@thecedarshouse.com for more information and to register

 
Spring Session begins on Saturday April 5th at 9 am!  Class meets every Saturday for 6 weeks at 9 am.  On the 7the week, we will run a 5k race TOGETHER!  This year's race starts right in front of the Cedars House on Saturday May 17th. 
http://www.rebuildingphilly.org/runtorebuild.htm
We will register together as a group!
 You can do it!

pay  by check payable to the Cedars House and send to 700 Thomas Road Philadelphia PA 19118. Pay by cash, credit or check at café, or call 215-242-3121 to arrange credit card payment by phone.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Run the Long Road! Broad Street Run Training

Looking for Coaching beyond our Couch to 5K?  Try Kristy with Run the Long Road!

http://runthelongroadcoaching.com/

Kristy is an RRCA-certified running coach and NASM-certified personal trainer, coaching runners of all levels from the 5K to the marathon.
Her  coaching style is personalized and adaptive – no cookie cutter training plans! The training plan she creates will be tailored to your current fitness level and goals.  In addition, she constantly adapts and adjusts the plan based on how you are progressing.
If you’re a beginner or seasoned runner, hoping to PR or qualify for Boston, or looking to break through that plateau, Kristy has numerous coaching options for you to choose from.

A New Broad Street Run Program Begins on February 22nd- with weekly Long runs Beginning at the Cedars house!

For more information:
http://runthelongroadcoaching.com/broad-street-run/