Calendar of Events: December 25, 2013

Thursday, December 26

EVENTS

Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their choice of media. Ten-week sessions available Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost and inf.: 215–742–1127.

Adults Ceramics Jardel Recreation Center, 1500 Cottman Ave. For children ages 13 and up. Thursdays. $60 for an 8-week session. 8 to 9:30 p.m. 215–685–0596.

American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens Disston Recreation Center, 4510 Disston St. Certification course for tattoo artists. $25. 5 p.m. Must register. 267–298–8235.

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

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

Cardio Circuit Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Thursdays. 11 a.m. $3 if not a Silver Sneakers member. 215–683–1994.

Chair Exercise Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Chess Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576. Also at: Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Chit Chat Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. 11 a.m. 215–745–3127.

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

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Features tap and ballet classes. Thursdays. 5 to 8:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Girl Scouts Immanuel Lutheran School, 1015 Cottman Ave. For girls in grades one to 12. Thursdays. 7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

Healing Exercise Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. Free. 10:40 a.m. 215–698–7300.

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

Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Thursdays and Fridays. 8 to 9 p.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Karate for Kids Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Thursdays. Suitable for ages 6 to 12. $10 per class drop-in fee. 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. 215–613–1070.

Kid’s Ceramics Jardel Recreation Center, 1500 Cottman Ave. For children ages 5 to 13. Thursdays. $40 for an 8-week session. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–685–0596.

Knitting Club Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane (behind Hancock Demonstration School). Learn to knit or learn some new skills. All ages invited. $5 per class. Thursdays. 6 to 8 p.m. 215–685–9394.

Lunch and Entertainment Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. Noon. 215–745–3127.

Mommy & Me Class Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. 215–886–0650.

Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Thursdays. 12:30 p.m. 215–831–2926.

Yoga Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Thursdays. 10 a.m. $5 per class. 215–683–1994. Also at: Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. Thursdays. $20 per month. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.

Youth Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Thursdays. 7:15 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

MEETINGS

Business Network International (BNI), NE Philadelphia Networker Chapter Cottage Green, 9001 Ashton Road. Networking meeting held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors invited. The only charge is the cost of your meal. Thursdays. 215–864–0500.

Nicotine Anonymous Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave. This is a 12-step support program for those who want to stop using nicotine. Thursdays. 4:30 p.m. 215–939–6491.

Friday, December 27

EVENTS

Belly Dancing for Adults Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Fridays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Bingo American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Refreshments are available. Proceeds benefit veterans’ needs. Fridays. 7 p.m. 215–728–9412. Also at: St. Josaphat, Disston and Ditman streets. Games also played Mondays and Wednesdays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Kitchen on premises. 215–338–1125. Also at: St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. 215–698–5631, 215–698–5630.

Dance Classes for Children Lower Mayfair Playground, Robbins Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Ballet and jazz for ages 4 to 6 at 6:15 p.m. Jazz and Hip-hop for ages 7 to 10 at 7:15 p.m. $120. 215–685–1227.

Let’s Talk Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Fridays. 1 p.m. 215–745–3127.

Line Dance Party Tacony/Mayfair Sons of Italy, 4741 Friendship St. Johnny Tocco line dance party presented by Miss Susan’s Entertainment and Dance. Fridays. $5. 7 to 11 p.m. 215–335–3232.

Line Dancing Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Literacy Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Fridays at 10 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Sabbath Service/Lunch/Piano Playing Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Fridays. Noon. 215–745–3127.

Senior Stretch Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Fridays. 11:45 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Shuffleboard Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Fridays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Board available to members at other times. 215–685–0576.

Silver & Fit Intermediate Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Class instructor is Marvin Dismuke. Free for Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers and athletic members. Fridays. 11:55 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Muscular strength training class. Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $2 per class if not covered by your insurance. 215–685–0576. Also at: Aria Health, Torresdale Campus. 10800 Knights Road. Fridays. $6 per class. 9 to 10 a.m. 215–612–4576.

Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Fridays and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 215–685–0576.

MEETINGS

Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. A forum for women to support each other. Free. 215–698–7300.

Widow & Widower Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Fridays at 10 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Saturday, December 28

EVENTS

Arts and Crafts Class for Children Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Saturdays. First month and registration is $25, then $20 per month. 11 a.m. to noon. 215–685–8753.

Ballet Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Ballet for ages 10 and under from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 11 and older from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays. 267–475–7005.

Bird Walk Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. Participants should bring binoculars and bird identification field guide. 7 to 9 a.m. 215–357–4005 or email [email protected].

Brownies Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for girls in first and second grades. Saturdays. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–685–8734.

Comedy Show Northeast Philly Comedy Cabaret, Ramada Hotel, 11580 Roosevelt Blvd. New comic night with LA comic Aldo Juliano headlining. $10. 9 p.m. 215–676–5653.

Glen Foerd Tours 5001 Grant Ave. $10 per person, $9 for students and seniors (65 or older). Saturdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–632–5330.

Gymnastics Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. Saturdays. $5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–685–8734.

Melvina’s Dance Class Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Saturdays. Ages 10 to 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; adults and seniors from 3 to 4 p.m. 215–685–8734.

Pilates Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Princess and the Pea Musical Klein JCC Theater, 10100 Jamison Ave. Storybook Theatre presents Princess and the Pea. 11 a.m. $14 for adult and $12 for children. For tickets and more show times, call 215–659–8550.

MEETINGS/FLEA MARKETS

NE Singles Boulevard Diner, 11650 Roosevelt Blvd. Social and cultural group for adults 60 and older. Meets for breakfast. Saturdays. 10:30 a.m. Call for reservation 215–380–9144.

Saturday Morning Singles 50+ Group Great American Diner, 2900 Street Road, Bensalem. Saturdays. 9 a.m. 215–290–8242.

Sunday, December 29

EVENTS

Belly Dance Class Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. For experienced adult dancers. Sundays. 1:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Class with Corrine Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for members. Guests $5. 9:30 a.m. Sundays. 215–698–7300.

Sculpt & Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Sundays at 11 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

MEETING

12-Step Spiritual Meeting St. Petri-Hope Church, 6816 Jackson St. Sundays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–333–4103.

Monday, December 30

EVENTS

Acrylic Painting Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Suitable for teens to adults. Walk-ins welcome. Mondays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–728–7328.

Adult Art Classes Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Members $35. Non-members $40. Ages 15 and up. Mondays. 6 to 8 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Aerobic Yoga Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. $5. Mondays at 7 p.m. Also held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 215–698–7300.

Are You Saved? Studying Biblical Salvation At a location in the Northeast. Mondays. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215–941–4710.

Beginner Bridge Game/Tutorial St. Leo Church rectory, Keystone Street and Unruh Avenue. Free. Mondays. 7 p.m. 215–333–0340.

Being Fit with Elayne — Basic Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers and athletic members. Instructor is Elayne Goldstein. Mondays. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Bingo St. Josaphat, Disston and Ditman streets. Games also played Modays and Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Kitchen on premises. 215–338–1125. More at: Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Two cards cost $1. 215–685–0576.

Bridge Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Mondays. 1 to 3 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Carmella Tot Recreation Program Carmella Tot Recreation Preschool, 2150 Wakeling St. This is a learn and play preschool program for ages 3 to 5. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. $100 per month plus a one-time registration fee of $15. 215–685–1235.

Children’s Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Classes include ballet, tap and tumbling for children ages 3 to 5. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays. 267–475–7005.

Corn Craft Making Wyoming Branch Library, 231 E. Wyoming Ave. The legend of the corn maiden is an important part of the folklore of the Zuni tribe. Have fun creating your own corn maiden using paper mache, feathers, and beads. For ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. 215–685–9158.

CPAP Clinic Holy Redeemer Hospital, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Free weekly clinic for people having problems with CPAP equipment. Mondays. 3 to 7 p.m. by appointment. 215–9383748.

Current Events Discussion Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Mondays. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Dance Classes Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. Tap and ballet are available for girls ages 5 and older. $20 for the month is due at registration. Time and inf.: 215–685–1242. Also at: Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Lyrical and Center Barre classes for ages 11 and up from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Kinder tap, tumbling, and ballet for ages 3 to 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Fit Mix Fitness Classes Esperanza Health Center, 4417 N. 6th St. Class is for all fitness levels. $2 drop-in fee or 10 classes for $10. 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. 215–302–3600.

Hip-Hop/Funk/Tumbling Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Classes are for boys. 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays. 267–475–7005.

I.C.E. Class Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Program incorporates mild cardio, range of motion exercises and stretching. Mondays at 6 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Pride of Erin School of Irish Dance Classes LAOH Club, Rhawn Street and Frankford Avenue. Step dancing, 7 to 8 p.m., $7; ceili, 8 to 9 p.m., $7, or both classes for $10. Mondays. 215–206–3662.

Silver and Fit Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wayne Leister is the class instructor. Free for members. $2 non-members. Mondays. 9:15 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers MSROM Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. $3 per class if not a member. 215–613–1070.

Tai Chi Holy Redeemer Health & Fitness Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Exercise using fluid, gentle movements. $45 for eight weeks. 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. 1–800–818–4747.

Theology on Tap Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave. Join Pastor Dana for discussion including the Bible, Beer, and what’s on your mind. Mondays. 7 p.m.

Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Zumba Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. $5. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–685–9394. And at: Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, Robbins Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Mondays. $5 per class. 7 p.m. 215–685–1227. Also at: Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Mondays and Tuesdays. $5 per class. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–8753. More at: Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070. More at: Holy Redeemer Heath & Fitness Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. $45 for 12 weeks. Mondays and Thursdays. 5 to 6 p.m. Through Oct. 17. 800–818–4747.

Zumba with Zuly Ironworkers Union Bridgeman’s Hall, 11600 Norcom Road. Mondays. $6 drop-in fee. 7 p.m. 215–612–0728.

MEETING

Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. The group meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 31

EVENTS

Adult Martial Arts Classes Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. Classes held Tuesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. $45 per month. Call for time and inf.: 215–685–1242.

Aquatic Arthritis Exercise Plus Basic Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers and athletic members. Class instructor is Eileen Depalma. Tuesdays. 2 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Bingo Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.

Birthday Party Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Celebrate your birthday with cake, ice cream, lunch, and live entertainment. Free. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.

Boys’ Tumbling, Hip-Hop and Funk Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Suitable for ages 3 to 14. Tuesdays. Time and inf.: 267–475–7005.

Ceramics Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Tuesdays. $2. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Ceramic Classes Disston Recreation Center, 4423 Longshore Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–335–1163.

Comedy Shows Northeast Philly Comedy Cabaret, Ramada Hotel, 11580 Roosevelt Blvd. Comics Mr. Joe Six-Pack, Bill Chaing, Bron Jones, and Melissa Dammeyer bring in the new year. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m. 215–676–5653.

Computer Assistance Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Tuesdays at 1 p.m. One-on-one sessions available by appointment. 215–831–2926.

Exercise Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Exercise with Elayne Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Tuesdays. 10:45 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Gucdii 2013 NYE Fundraising Concert Four Points Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd. Enjoy a concert featuring Jaguar Wright and The We Band, the Al1Thing Project and DJ Xzotic D with Dez Vixen. The night will be hosted by local comic, Topp Flight. 9 p.m. 215–671–9600.

Kids Fitness and Youth Activities Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Knitting Nook Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Make lap covers, hats, shawls and booties for children and adults who are receiving treatments for serious illnesses at local hospitals. Tuesdays. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Nutrition Education Program Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. 10 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Silver & Fit Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Intermediate class instructor is Herb Caplan. Free for Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers and athletic members. Tuesdays and Fridays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Tuesdays. $3 if not a Silver Sneakers member. 11 a.m. 215–683–1994.

Silver Sneakers Cardio Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. $3 drop-in fee if not a member. 215–613–1070.

Tone Class Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. Tuesdays. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Zumba Gold Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Athletic, Silver Sneakers, and Silver & Fit members. $5/guests. $5. Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Wednesday, January 1

Happy

New Year!

Thursday, January 2

EVENTS

Aerobic Yoga Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. $5. Call for time. 215–698–7300. Ballroom Dance Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. $2. 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, 215–673–7734. Also at: Immaculate Mary Home, 2990 Holme Ave. $10. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 215–992–1858.

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

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center 8702 Crispin St. Includes tap classes for ages 11 and up. Ballet classes for all ages. Thursdays. 5 to 7:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Girl Scouts Immanuel Lutheran School, 1015 Cottman Ave. For girls in grades one to 12. Thursdays. 7 p.m. [email protected].

Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Thursdays at 8 p.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Silver Splash Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver Sneaker members, $5 for guests. Thursdays. 8:45 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Spanish Current Events Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Yoga Classes Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. Thursdays. $20 per month. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.

MEETINGS

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Penn Medicine’s Elkins Park group meets the first Thursday of each month. 1:30 p.m. 215–829–7273 or [email protected]

Philadelphia’s First Toastmasters Club Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. A minimum donation helps with the room rental and refreshments. Meets the first and third Thursday of every month. Visitors are invited. 7 to 9 p.m.

St. Cecilia Seniors 535 Rhawn St. New members always welcomed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–742–5018.

TLA Rhawnhurst Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, Loretto Avenue and Lansing Street. All widows and widowers are invited. Meets the first Thursday of every month. 6 p.m. 215–744–7838, 215–745–9119.

Friday, January 3

EVENTS

Belly Dancing for Adults Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Fridays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Service Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Birthday blessings at 6 p.m. and family services at 7 p.m. 215–886–8000.