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Wednesday, July 13

EVENTS

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Adult Tap Tacony Music Hall, 4819 Longshore Ave. $10 per class. Wednesdays. 8 p.m. 215–335–3232.

Adult Irish Ceili Dancing American Legion hall, 301 E. Godfrey Ave. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–725–8055.

Aerobics St. Bernard Senior Adult Program, 7340 Jackson St. $2. Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215–624–5920.

Archery Skills Camp Registration Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Children must be age 7. Camp will be in session Aug. 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. $50. 2 to 8 p.m. 215–685–8753.

Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Class is with a professional instructor. $2. Wednesdays. 2 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Arts & Crafts Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Program is for children and families. Also on July 20. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–0494.

Arts and Crafts Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Beginners invited. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Art Therapy for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for ages 9 to 12. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.

Bingo St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Packages $5. Second Wednesday of each month. Purchase supplies and packages at 11 a.m. Bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. Bingo also played Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Inf.: 215–426–9799.

Bollywood (India Fusion) Dance Class for Adults Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Wednesdays. 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Buffet-style Breakfast Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Space is limited. 9 a.m. 215–831–2926.

Business Card Exchange Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, third floor Small Business Center, 12901 Townsend Road. Sponsored by The Center for Small Business, Education, Growth and Training. 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce at gnpccoffice@aol.com

Ceramics for Adults Disston Recreation Center, Disston and Glenloch streets. Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–338–0988.

Co-ed Boxing Class for Adults and Teens Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. No experience is necessary. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 215–335–0870.

Core Training Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. Members $3, non-members $5. 7 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Crocheting and Plastic Canvas Class Juniata Park Older Adult Center, 1251 E. Sedgley Ave. Wednesdays. $1. 1 p.m. 215–685–1490.

Dance Classes Picariello Playground, Red Lion and Calera roads. Tap and ballet for age 3 and older. $10 registration. Class fees will be collected in three installments. Time and cost: 215–685–9393.

Dance Program Lackman Playground, 1101 Bartlett St. Co-ed program for ages 3 to 5. Wednesdays. 5:30 p.m. 215–685–0370.

Drop-in Mah Jongg Games Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Wednesdays. Bring your card. $5. 7:15 p.m. 215–886–8000.

Fatima Holy Hours for World Peace St. Timothy Church (upper church), 3001 Levick St. Sponsored by Philadelphia Archdiocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima. 7 p.m.

Glee Club Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Suitable for boys and girls 8 and older. Wednesdays. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $20 per month. Pre-register. 215–683–1975.

Glen Foerd Tours 5001 Grant Ave. Guided tours available most Wednesdays. $10, students and seniors (65 and older) $8. 11 a.m. and noon. Call first to be sure the mansion is not closed for a special occasion. 215–632–5330.

Hebrew Lessons for Adults Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. Free. Lessons are taught at all levels. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. 215–673–2511.

“Help Yourself to Health” Program Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. This is a special chronic disease self-management program for individuals 60 and older. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 4 to 7 p.m. Continues Wednesdays through Aug. 17. Lunch or dinner can be arranged. 215–698–7300, Ext. 134.

Karate Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage Street and Unruh Avenue. Wednesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. $75 month. 215–685–8753.

Ladies Aerobics Heitzman Recreation Center, 3631 Amber St. $5 registration plus $5 per class. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. 215–685–1244.

Line Dancing Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. 1:15 p.m. 215–698–7300. Also at: Tacony Music Hall, 4819 Longshore Ave. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. 215–335–3232.

Pennypack Park Music Festival Welsh Road and Cresco Street. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Features Glimmer Twins, a Rolling Stones tribute. Free. 7 to 9:30 p.m. www.pennypack.org

Playgroup Frankford Group Ministry, 4620 Griscom St. For parents and children 5 and younger. Free. Wednesdays. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 267–693–7016.

Reiki Healing on a Labyrinth Holy Innocents St. Paul’s Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. Free. Noon. Light lunch provided. 215–624–1144.

Scrapbooking Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Supplies provided. Bring your own book and photos. Wednesdays. $5 per class. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.

SilverSneakers MSROM Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Move your body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Non-members $3 per class. Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Register. 215–613–1070.

Step Aerobics Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Eight classes $15 (Payable at your first class.) or $2.50 per class. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.

“Strategies for Preventing Bullying” Workshop Holy Redeemer Counseling Center, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley. Explore several strategies used to address bullying behavior and foster emotional, social and safe environments. $20. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 215–938–1130.

Tae Kwon Do Class Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Suitable for ages 5–14. Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes held at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. depending on age group. $50 per month includes uniform. 215–685–0377.

Tai Chi for Seniors Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Water Aerobics Program Holy Redeemer Sports Medicine Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. 5:30 p.m. Also on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Members $62, non-members $80. Pre-register. 1–800–818–4747.

Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $8 per class. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.

Yoga/Zumba Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Designed for all levels of experience and ability. Wednesdays. Zumba at 5:30 p.m., yoga at 6:30 p.m. 215–635–6611.

Zine Scene Workshop Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Workshop is for children, age 10 to 16, who are interested in the history of underground publishing. Participants will make their own Zine. Materials provided. 2 p.m. Pre-register. 215–685–8755.

Zumba Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. Wednesdays. 7:15 p.m. 215–613–1070. And at: Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Wednesdays. 7 p.m. 267–475–7005. More at: The Academy of Russian Arts, 11018 Rennard St. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $10. 4:45 p.m. 267–934–2055.

MEETINGS

Bereavement Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Facilitated by Helene Cohen. Wednesdays. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.

Fox Chase Homeowners Association and Fox Chase Town Watch Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. 7:30 p.m. Group meets second Wednesday of odd months.

Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous St. David’s Lutheran Church, Academy Road and Linden Avenue. Programs are for those with a gambling problem, their family and friends. Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Hot lines: 1–888–442–7085 (GA), 1–888–213–3945 (Gam Anon).

Golden Age Seniors Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cottman Avenue and Erdrick Street. (Use Erdrick Street entrance.) Wednesdays. Noon to 3 p.m. 215–331–9680.

Jewish Culture Club Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

L/Cpl. Joel Bernstein Post 791 Jewish War Veterans Glendale Uptown Home, 7800 Bustleton Ave. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. All men and women who served in the military are invited. 8 p.m. 215–742–6350.

LeTip International Steve Stein’s Famous Deli, 9359 Krewstown Road. The chapter meets Wednesdays for business-to-business networking from 11:31 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. 1–800–675–3847.

“My Weigh” Weight-loss Support Group 11410 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. $5 per class. Time and inf.: 215–947–4040.

Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Program Somerton United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 13073 Bustleton Ave. Wednesday. 8 p.m. 215–673–2745.

Nicotine Anonymous Paul’s Run Retirement Home, 9896 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. 215–934–3000.

Parents/Caregivers/Family/Educators of Children with ADD/ADHD Support Group Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, conference room 4, Knights and Red Lion roads. Meets second Wednesday of the month. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.chadd.net/292

Police Safety Area 3 (PSA 3) Loudenslager American Legion Post, 7976 Oxford Ave. 7 to 7:30 p.m. The group meets during the first half-hour of the Fox Chase Town Watch & Civic Association’s meeting.

Rhawnhurst Seniors Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Wednesdays. 9 a.m.

Senior Citizens Group American Legion Oxley Post, Torresdale Avenue and Decatur Street. The group meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A committee is forming for future events.

SLAA Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., Marion Pavilion, conference room B. Twelve-step group meets Wednesdays. 7 p.m. 215–205–3422.

Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Open forum for women to support each other with the problems of everyday life. Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

TOPS Weight Loss Groups St. Stephen’s Church, 4201 Princeton Ave. Learn to take off pounds sensibly. Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. 215–697–8385. Another meeting begins with weigh-in at 6:45 p.m. A short meeting follows. 215–624–6764.

Thursday, July 14

EVENTS

Adult Learning Programs Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. The first program, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is related to opera comedy and Broadway musicals. The second program, from 1 to 2 p.m., centers around discussion of Jewish films and Jewish images in film Thursdays through Aug. 18. Members pay $30 for the six-week program or $7 per lecture. Non-members pay $45 for the program or $9 per lecture. 215–698–7300, Ext. 114.

Adult Painting Class Our Lady of Ransom School, 6740 Roosevelt Blvd. Ten-week session. Choice of Thursday evening or Friday afternoon class. Beginners or more experienced welcome. Cost and time: 215–332–4352.

Aquacise Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–632–0100.

Arts & Crafts Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. 215–685–0576.

Art Therapy for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. Thursdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.

Assistance for Veterans with VA Claims District Office of U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, 7219 Frankford Ave. Joseph Buckley, an accredited veteran service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will assist veterans and their families with submission of new VA claims and answer eligibility and paperwork questions. Thursdays. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call for an appointment. 215–517–6572.

Ballet Boot Camp Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Thursday. 7 to 8 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Ballroom Dance Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. Thursdays. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Bingo Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road. Sponsored by Die Alten Herren des Cannstatters. Thursdays. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games start at 6:30 p.m. 215–332–0121, 215–332–7103.

Chess Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576. More at: Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Play and instruction for beginners and experienced players. Thursdays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Computer Classes Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays. 1:30 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Cooking Class for Kids Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. $5 per class. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register. 215–685–9396.

Craft of the Week for Kids Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Suitable for school-age children. Preschoolers welcome if accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Holmesburg Library. 3 p.m. 215–685–8756.

Dance Classes Jardel Recreation Center, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Jazz for ages 9 and older offered Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 215–685–0596 or e-mail jardeldance@gmail.com Also at: Tarken Recreation Center, 6250 Frontenac St. For boys and girls ages 5 to 15. Thursdays. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 215–685–1226.

Exercise Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Free. Thursdays. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 1 Screening Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Space is limited. 1 p.m. 215–685–0494.

Healing Exercise Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Hip-Hop Cardio Fitness Class Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Drop-ins $8 per visit. Thursdays. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Hip-Hop/Jazz Class Michael Palmer Playground, Thornton and Comly roads. Co-ed class for ages 10–14 held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $5 registration fee. $35 per month. 215–685–0371.

Karaoke Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Thursdays. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., except third Thursday. 215–685–0576.

Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. For ages 4 and older. Thursdays. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. 215–613–1070. Also at: Northeast Family YMCA, Carriage House, 11088 Knights Road. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 215–632–0100.

Line Dancing for Adults Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. Call for time. 215–685–9396.

Movie Madness Tabas House, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Musical Memories Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy show tunes and jazz. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Oxford Circle Farmers’ Market Northeast Community Center, 900 E. Howell St. Sponsored by the Food Trust. SNAP/food stamps (EBT/Access cards), Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers and Philly Food Bucks accepted. Seasonal fruits and vegetables will be available Thursdays throughout the summer. 2 to 6 p.m. 215–575–0444, Ext. 167.

Painting Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Learn to paint landscapes, faces and abstract art. Thursdays. A donation is requested. 1 p.m. 215–831–2926.

Pilates Intense Core Workout Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Drop-ins $8. Thursdays. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–613–1070.

Piloxing Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Class is a mix of pilates and boxing. Drop-ins $8. Thursdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–613–1070.

Reverse Mortgage Seminar for Seniors 7725 Castor Ave. Includes learning guides and question-and-answer segment. Thursdays. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-register. 215–603–2680.

SilverSplash Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Tai Chi Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. $4 per class. First visit is free. Thursdays. 11 a.m. to noon. 215–332–3648.

Total Tone Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. Learn to sculpt and contour your body. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Twelve sessions cost $60 for members, $70 for non-members. Drop-ins $7. 215–335–0870.

“Wimpy Kid” Book Group Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Read The Last Straw and enjoy book-related activities. Program is for children and families. 10:30 a.m. Space is limited. 215–685–0494.

Wit & Wisdom Tabas House, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Yoga Picariello Recreation Center, Red Lion and Calera roads. The class is for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $8 per class or $20 per four-week month. There is also a yearly registration fee. Thursdays. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.

Zumba Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. $5. Thursdays. 3 p.m. 215–698–7300.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Paths to Recovery St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tyson Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Thursdays. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Al-Anon Support Group Nazareth Hospital, Marian Hall, 2601 Holme Ave. For relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem. Thursdays. 8 p.m. 215–222–5244.

Anger Management for Women Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Thursdays. 7 p.m. 215–537–5367.

Bereavement Support Group Genesis Baptist Church, 6440 Rising Sun Ave. Meets second Thursday. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Register. 215–424–0323, 215–725–0902.

Family Support Group 6726 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Northeast Community Center for Mental Health/Mental Retardation. For families of adults with mental illness. Thursdays. 1 to 3 p.m. 215–831–2854.

Going From We to Me Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Group is for recently widowed or divorced individuals 55 and older. Thursdays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.

Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Woodhaven Center, 2900 Southampton Road. Meets the second Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m. www.neprcc.org

Overeaters Anonymous St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Old York and Ashbourne roads, Elkins Park. This is a HOW meeting. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–674–4418.

Parenting Group Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Thursdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.

Post-Bereavement Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Program is led by Joan Freedman. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.

Friday, July 15

EVENTS

Bingo for Adults Resurrection of Our Lord school hall, 2020 Shelmire Ave. Snacks available. Doors open at 7 p.m. Games start at 7:30 p.m. First and third Friday of every month. 215–219–5525.

Friday Night Specials for Kids American Legion Playground, 6201 Torresdale Ave. $10 per child, includes food, drink, arts and crafts, movie, bingo, etc. 6 to 8 p.m. First and third Friday of the month. 215–685–8733.

MEETING

Northeast Philly MOMS Club CORA Services, Verree and Susquehanna roads. 10 a.m. E-mail: NEPhillyMOMS@yahoo.com

VENDOR ALERT

St. Helena Church 6161 N. Fifth St, along the sidewalk. Flea markets will be held every Saturday until September. Spaces $15. Inf.: 215–317–9168.

Moss Athletic Association 5700 Torresdale Ave. Flea markets will be held every Sunday through Sept. 25. Spaces $10. Inf.: 267–303–9620.

Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke 7200 Castor Ave. July 23. Flea market. Will be held on the front and side lawns at the corner of Wellington Street and Castor Avenue. Spaces $15. Inf.: 215–745–8922.

Emmanuel Resurrection Church 8201 Frankford Ave. Aug. 6. Flea market. Table/space $10. Rain date Aug. 13. Inf.: 215–637–0635.

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 1268 Robbins St. (at Loretto Avenue). Aug. 13, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Outdoor flea markets. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–535–2550. ••

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