Activities
Salon
A Sampling of Past Programs:
- An Artist’s Journey: Lawrence Myers fascinating personal odyssey.
- Celebrate the Dream: A spectacular evening of Black Culture with Rev. Albert Campbell.
- Stevie Doo Wop: A “fun-derful” evening of Rhythm and Blues.
- Rick Spector’s nostalgic Philly Old Movies Houses.
- Conversation with Music: Anita Schmukler and her String Quartet.
- Bluesberry Jam: A fun filled music evening of Acoustic Americana.
Events
There are many events for the entire Green Hill.
Movie Nights
The Social Club organizes monthly movie nights in the East Building TV room. They present films of special interest that have recently been released on DVD. Past showings have included such popular films as “Green Book”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “On the Basis of Sex”, just to name a few. Show dates and times are posted on the bulletin boards near the elevators. All residents are welcome.
Discussion Group
The Green Hill Communications Committee hosts a monthly Discussion Group open to all residents. Lead by a resident or guest speaker, neighbors gather for lively discussions on a wide range of topics such as current events, finance, local issues, and many more subjects of interest to the Green Hill community. Afterwards there are refreshments and conversations with neighbors.
Art Class
The Green Hill Art Class is geared to all aspiring artists. it runs on a tuesday. The course is offered three times a year and lasts for 8 weeks. Lawrence Meyers, a well known water color artist, is the instructor. There is a minimal cost for materials.
Atlantic City Bus Trips
Casino bus trips
During the spring and summer, the Green Hill Social Club sponsors monthly casino bus trips to Atlantic City. Residents (over 21 years of age) are transported door to door via a luxury bus to one of Atlantic City’s casinos. In Atlantic City, they can spend the day gambling, walking the boardwalk, or taking advantage of the many other activities the shore has to offer. The bus returns in the early evening. Although there is a nominal fee for the trip, most of the cost is reimbursed in the form of casino credits.
Advantages
Reasons to Live at Green Hill
Reasons to Live at Green Hill
- 24 Hour Security
- Outdoor Swim Club (Membership fee)
- Fitness Center with Indoor Pool (Membership Fee)
- Social Club (Membership Fee)
- Tennis Courts
- Children’s Playground
- Game Rooms
- Resident’s Library
- Private Banquet Rooms (Rental Fee)
- Utilities included in Condo Fee
- Free Shuttle Bus to Local Shopping & Train Station
- Storage Lockers
- Bicycle Storage
- Manicured Landscaping
- Specimen Trees
- Indoor Garage Parking Available
- Ample Free Parking
- Delivered Packages Brought to Your Condo
- Valet Service Available
Why Green Hill ?
Green Hill Condominium is a friendly community of 543 condominium apartments situated on 23 beautifully wooded and landscaped acres in Wynnewood, PA, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County (Pennsylvania’s Historic Main Line).
Green Hill’s campus is comprised of 2 separate 11 story buildings; The West building with 2 towers (WA & WB) and the East building with 3 towers (EC, ED & EE). Each building boasts 1, 2 & 3-bedroom units – all with balconies and wall-to-wall windows.
Packages
Packages arriving from UPS, USPS, Fed Ex, etc. are signed for and stored in a package room for residents to pick up at their convenience.
Outgoing mail boxes are located in each of the three conveniently located mailrooms.
Parking
Outdoor parking is free for residents. There are several resident parking lots and designated resident spaces throughout the complex. Garage parking spaces can be rented for a monthly fee. Garage spaces can also be rented from space owners when they are offered. When snow storms are expected, arrangements can be made for temporary indoor garage parking for a nominal fee. Visitor and overflow parking is available on the outdoor upper decks of the East and West garages.
Public Transportation
The Green Hill Condominium is located on City Ave., three blocks from Lancaster Ave. We provide shuttle bus service to the nearby Overbrook Station for SEPTA trains and buses. Our shuttle bus also makes regular trips to local shopping centers and Lankenau Medical Center. Inbound SEPTA trains stop at the major stations in Philadelphia. Outbound trains run west to many of the famous towns on the Pennsylvania “Main Line.” The 65 bus goes up City Ave. past shopping, offices and colleges. The G bus goes through South Philly.
If you have a car, outdoor parking is free. Garage parking spaces are available at an extra cost, including a monthly fee. When snow storms are expected, special arrangements can be made. Center City Philadelphia and suburban destinations are just minutes away. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Philadelphia International Airport. Major highways are accessible for longer trips. Taxis and Ubers are readily available.
SEPTA Train and Bus Details
Parking is available at the Overbrook SEPTA station for the Paoli Thorndale line, if you prefer to drive your own car. Alternatively, it is just under a mile to walk. From this station it is only a twelve minute train ride East (Inbound) to the 30th St. Station train and bus transportation hub. Continuing on, the next stops are Suburban Station at 16th St, Jefferson Station at 10th St, and Temple University. From 30th St Station, trains and buses provide service to NYC, Boston, Baltimore, Washington and other cities. There is a SEPTA train to the Philadelphia Airport that stops at each airline terminal. Taking the Paoli Thorndale line in the other direction (Outbound) brings you to towns along the famous Pennsylvania “Main Line.” These include Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, Paoli, and Thorndale.
The SEPTA 65 and G buses stop at Overbrook Station. Bus 65 goes up City Ave., past St. Joseph’s University, Bala Shopping Center, Saks, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Target. It then continues on to Germantown in Northwest Philadelphia.
The complimentary Green Hill Shuttle provides regularly scheduled transportation to nearby Lankenau Medical Center, and shopping centers including Bala Cynwyd, City Line, Wynnewood and Suburban Square.
Management
Executive Board of Directors
There are seven members who are elected for two year terms. Board members can be re-elected when their term ends.
Management Company
Green Hill is managed by FirstService Residential, under the oversight of the Board of Directors. FirstService Residential provides an on-site General Manager and accounting services.
Staff Supervisors
The Green Hill has dedicated staff members. There is a Maintenance Director and a Security Director.
Amenities
Card Room
Located in the East Building, off the main lobby is a card room. A smaller, intimate space for games and events.
Fitness Center with Indoor Pool
Located in the West Building, there is a fully equipped exercise room with treadmills, stationary bicycles, a rowing machine and free weights. It is next to the heated indoor pool for swimming laps.
Gallery
The Gallery is a large, open space in the East Building where residents can relax and network. This space is also used for a variety of social events.
Community Garden
The Community Garden is located just past the tennis courts and children’s playground. Reserve your personal raised garden bed so you can grow your own vegetables. A nominal fee applies. Reservations are accepted through the Community Garden Committee.
Children’s Playground
Just beyond the East Building is a children’s playground for use by our residents and their young guests. Situated next to the tennis courts, surrounded by trees and the Indian Creek, it is ideal for children. The playground is equipped with swings, slides, a jungle gym and monkey bars. The slides are made of brightly colored plastic.
Card Room
Located near the East Building Main Entrance is a card room for the use of our residents. This room with tables and chairs, is perfect for the many weekly card games as well as occasional small gatherings. The room also hosts small meetings. There are also card tables located in the lower level public area of the West Building.
Green Hill Room
Situated off the main lobby of the East Building, the Green Hill Room, also known as the TV Room, is a medium sized (65 person capacity) multipurpose venue serving the needs of the entire community. There are comfortable chairs, tables, WiFi, a quality sound system and a large, flat-screen television. The TV room is available to committees and residents
- for movie nights
- meetings
- sports viewing parties
- bingo and game nights
- speakers and special presentations
It also serves as the voting location for local, state, and national elections for residents and some of the surrounding neighborhoods. For a fee, residents can rent the room for private functions such as dinners and family celebrations.
Indian Creek Room
The Indian Creek Room is a flexible event space on the lower level of the East Building. It has room for up to 200 guests. The fee includes use of kitchen facilities, tables, chairs and a coat room. There is WiFi, a sound system, and a video projector with a screen.
Other smaller event spaces are available.
Library
The library is open 24/7 to residents. It includes fiction and non-fiction sections. There is also a children’s section. Residents can check out books or sit in the comfortable chairs and read. A computer is available, as well as Internet access. New books are being added all the time, so stop by and see for yourself. The library is located in the East Building, just off the lobby.
Outdoor Pool
Our outdoor heated summer pool, for those hot summer days, is Olympic size with both plenty of “paddling around area” and dedicated lap lanes. A large pool deck area has tables and chairs and lounges for entertaining or relaxing. A kiddie pool, barbecue grills and shuffleboard lanes are all part of this facility. There is an additional fee for outdoor pool membership and cabanas are available to rent.