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Calendar of Events: April 15, 2015

Thursday, April 16

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.

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.

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.

Book Discussion. Anne Frank Remembered. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Led by Jack Belitsky. 11:45 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Cardio-Kickboxing/Bootcamp Dan Campos Fitness, 4926 Pearson Ave. 5–6 p.m. Classes held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5–6 p.m. and Saturday 8–9 a.m. through April 30. $10 per class. [email protected]

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.

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.

Conversations with Ruth. 12:45 p.m. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215–698–7300.

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.

Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Fox Chase Cancer Center, Young Pavilion, Desk 1, 333 Cottman Ave. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 215–707–3852.

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. 8:15 p.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

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

Low Visions. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group led by Bette Homer of the Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. $1 donation. Lunch is available. 215–698–7300, Ext. 184.

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. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Continues April 30. 215–886–8000.

Moving On. Post Bereavement. 10:30 a.m. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215–698–7300.

National Health Care Decisions Day Jeanes Hospital Lobby, 7600 Central Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is free. Register: 215–728–4861 or email [email protected]

Pinochle Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy a friendly game of pinochle. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Rhawnhurst Eyes and Ears Blockwatch. Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. 7 p.m. Officials from 2nd Police District will speak.

Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Motion Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver Sneakers. There is a fee for guests. 12:45 and 3 p.m. 215–698–7300.

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

Tap Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Ages 5 to 9 at 5 p.m. Ages 10 to 11 at 6 p.m. Ages 12 to 17 at 7 p.m. Adult classes at 8 p.m. 267–475–7005.

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. All levels. 7:30–8:30 p.m. $5. Bring your own mat. 215–683–1994.

Yoga Picarello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. Yoga for all levels. Bring your own mat. $25 per month. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Crossroads Community Church, 7721 Torresdale Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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.

Upper Holmesburg Civic Association St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Meets the third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 17

EVENTS

Bingo American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Refreshments are available. Proceeds benefit veterans’ needs. Fridays. 7 p.m. 215–728–9412. Also at: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8th and Brown streets. Games also played Mondays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Kitchen on premises. 215–829–8103. 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.

Children’s Tumbling Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Children 4 and older can learn tumbling. Friday evenings. 6 to 8 p.m. 215–685–8753.

Civil Air Patrol 8501 State Road. Learn aerospace, military leadership, drill and more. For boys and girls ages 12 through 19. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 267–250–6311.

Cookology Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A certified dietitian will whip up delicious treats for all to sample. 10 to 11 a.m. 215–831–2926.

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.

Do It Yourself Flower Crown Workshop. Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. 8 p.m. Tickets $35, or two for $60. Includes flowers, a glass of wine and light snacks. Bring scissors. 215–668–1094, www.secretofflowersphilly.com or [email protected]

Inspiration and Exhibition: Using Art to Explore History. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. Fine art and photography will be on display. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Continues April 18–19. 215–632–5330.

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

Line Dance Party Call for location. 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. Also at: St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 215–426–9799.

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

Oneg Shabbat. 10:40 a.m. A Kaballat Shabbat celebration weekly. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 215–698–7300.

Paint Your Own Pottery Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Call for more information, 6 to 8 p.m. 215–685–9394.

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 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.

Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–613–1070.

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

Zumba Gold Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Zumba Gold with Miriam Martinez. Free for Silver & Fit. Fee for guests. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

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, April 18

EVENTS

40th Anniversary Celebration. Settlement Music School’s Kardon-Northeast Branch, 3745 Clarendon Ave. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musical and dance performances. Free. 215–320–2620 or www.smsmusic.org/kne

After-school Program Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Homework help, games and educational learning. $20 per month. 3 to 6 p.m. 215–685–8753.

Alzheimer’s Support Group For current or former caregivers. Every Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Holy Innocents St. Paul’s Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. [email protected] or 928–282–3435.

Amici Opera Company. Rimsky Korsakov’s Kaschei The Immortal. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue). $20. 215–224–0257.

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.

Bagels, Coffee & Torah. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Discussion 9 a.m. Shabbat service 10:15 a.m. Casual dress. 215–886–8000.

Bird Walk Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. Binoculars are recommended. 9 a.m. $5. Children under 5 free. 215–632–5330 or www.glenfoerd.org

Book Sale. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Welsh Road. 215–685–0498.

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.

Children’s Movie on Andy Warhol and Art Activity. Art at Valley Lake Gallery, 3 Village Road, Horsham. 9–10 a.m. Free. Register: www.artatvalleylakegallery.org or 215–260–5631

Fabulous ’50s Night. American Legion Post 821, 4404 Salmon St. $25. Hot and cold buffet. Open Bar. DJ and jitterbug contest. Wear ’50s outfit. 215–288–4312.

Feathered Fun Day. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. Live birds, artifacts, children’s crafts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5. Children under 5 free. 215–632–5330 or www.glenfoerd.org

Good Shepherd’s Coffeehouse Good Shepherd Church, 7234 Erdrick St. Live bands and snacks. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. 215–332–4110.

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

Happy Birthday Israel Tots-N-Torah Service. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. 10 a.m. Arts, music, snacks. 215–886–8000.

Hero Day and Open House Community College of Philadelphia’s Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road (at McNulty Road). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments, giveaways. RSVP: http://ccp.edu/calendars/events/hero-day-and-open-house

Night at the Races. Presentation BVM Parish, 100 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. 6:15 p.m. $35. Buffet and beer. Benefits Semper Fi Fund, which assists wounded Marines, sailors and other service members. 215–696–9194.

Night at the Races. St. Anselm Catholic Church Hall, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 6 to 11 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Benefits Holy Redeemer Food Pantry of Pennsylvania. Food, beer, soda, coffee. Must be 21 or older. 215–938–4611, [email protected] or [email protected]

Pilates Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Saturdays at 10 a.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Singles 55+ Breakfast Call for location. Breakfast meeting every Saturday morning. 10:30 a.m. 215–695–0510.

TechXpo. Northeast Regional Library meeting room, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Printing and scanning technologies, chocolate mold tastings and raffles. 215–685–0509.

Tumbling Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Tumbling for kids ages 4 to 14. 10 a.m. 215–685–8734.

Turkey Dinner Wilkinson Memorial United Methodist Church, State Road and Church Street, Croydon. 3:30 to 6 p.m. $8.50, or $4 for kids 4–12. Kids 3 and under are free. Takeout available. Reservation: 215–788–6637.

MEETINGS

Social Group Call for location. Not dating anyone but want to? 60’s — 70’s singles are invited to a dance. 215–380–9144.

Sunday, April 19

EVENTS

Adults Belly Dancing Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Adults can learn to belly dance. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Concert. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. 3 p.m. Performance by Ignat Solzhenitsyn. $35. Students free. 215–887–8700.

Kid’s Club St. Petri-Hope Church 6816 Jackson St. Kids from Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome. Hear stories of our faith, make crafts, and learn how to play hand bells. 4 to 5 pm. 215–333–4103.

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

Preschool Program Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3001 Robbins Ave. Prepare your child for kindergarten. Registration is going on now. 215–685–1227.

Sculpt & Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Women’s Fellowship Tea, Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St. 2 p.m. $10 in advance. $12 at the door. 215–745–7115.

MEETINGS

Overeaters Anonymous Nazareth Hospital 2nd floor conference room, 2601 Holme Ave. 12 step program for all eating disorders. 10:30 a.m. Also on Fridays at 6 p.m. 215–745–9661.

Thrift Store St. Luke’s Memorial Church, 1946 Welsh Road. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–969–3645.

Women’s Al-Anon Meeting 4945 Friendship St. Meeting for women affected by a loved one’s drinking. 3 to 4 p.m.

Monday, April 20

EVENTS

Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. There is a $5 per class drop in fee. 1 p.m. 215–613–1070.

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.

Bingo Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8th and Brown streets. Games also played Modays and Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Kitchen on premises. 215–829–8103. 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. More at: Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Mondays at 12:45 p.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. $3. 215–683–1994.

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 Arts and Crafts Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. All ages are welcome. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–9394.

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.

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Contemporary at 5 and 7 p.m., Lyrical at 6 and 8 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Enhance Fitness St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 215–426–9799.

Hebrew Language Classes Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave.. Intermediate classes in Hebrew. Free. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Kids Kettlebells Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Lifelong Learning Class Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 8580 Verree Road. 7:30 p.m. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Jamie Roberts. Eight classes for $40. 215–214–2822.

Mah Jong Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Have fun with friends in this tile matching game. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

New Visions. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group led by Amy Juarez of the Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. $1 donation. Lunch is available. 215–698–7300, Ext. 184.

Pinochle Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy a friendly game of pinochle. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Scrabble Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Come exercise your mind with a fun game of scrabble. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

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.

Theology On Tap Gearo’s Grille, 1913 Welsh Road. Food, drink and faith-based discussion for people in their 20s and 30s. Topic: The Feminine Genius. 7:30 p.m. 215–667–2300 or Theology on Tap Northeast on Facebook.

Zumba Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 7:30–8:30 p.m. Latin-Inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness. $5 registration fee, $5 per class. Also Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 p.m. 215–685–8753.

Zumba with Denise Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays. $5 drop in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Zumba with Zuly. Every Monday at 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Methodist Church, 10910 Calera Road. 215–612–0728. Walk-ins are welcome. $6.

MEETINGS

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.

Take Back Your Neighborhood Group Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. 7 p.m. 215–205–2167.

Tuesday, April 21

EVENTS

Adult Health Living. Wesley Enhanced Living, 8401 Roosevelt Blvd. 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Physical Health and Wellness. Free blood pressure and BMI screenings. Light refreshments. Register: 1–866-NAZARETH.

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.

April Business Card Exchange Huntingdon Valley Bank, 2617 Huntingdon Pike. 5 to 7 p.m. Remember to bring your business cards. 215–332–3400. www.gnpcc.org.

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.

Bible Study. Adventures and trials of Saints Peters and Paul. Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave. 7–9 p.m. Free will offering. Continues April 28, May 5, May 12. Register: 267–350–1835.

Bingo. Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, Trevose. 6 p.m. $40. Benefits Marlyn Fein Chapter, which supports Fox Chase Cancer Center patient care and research. 267–304–6384.

Birthday Party & Accreditation Celebration. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Entertainment by Steve Pollack. 215–698–7300.

Ceili Dance Lessons for Adults Fox Chase Recreation Center, 7901 Ridgeway St. Dance classes with the Fox Chase Ireland Dancers. First class is free. $5 after first class. 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. 215–945–8163.

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.

Chair Yoga St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. 215–426–9799.

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.

Cub Scout Pack 160 Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Cottman Ave. Family-oriented program is designed for boys ages 7 to 10. Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 215–783–6405.

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.

Greater Philadelphia Chorale Rehearsals St. Jerome school hall, 8100 Colfax St. All singers are invited. Tuesdays. 7–8:30 p.m. 215–313–5363.

Karate Class Torresdale Playground, 9550 Frankford Ave. Classes with Master Drew Johnson. Karate styles include Shotokan Karate, Aiki Jujitsu and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu. All levels welcome. Ages 5 to Adult. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6 to 7:30 p.m. $20 per month. $5 registration fee.

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.

Life Coach Training Seminar Learn how to change lives while embracing your own. Seminars held in the Northeast. Inquire for location. Register. Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 215–725–1995 or email [email protected].

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

Party Bridge Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Have fun with a sociable bridge game. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Pinochle Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy a friendly game of pinochle. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Preschool Story Time Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Features stories, songs and finger plays. For preschool children ages 3 to 5. Must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–8756.

Sculpt and Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.

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 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.

Singing Tuesday Nights St. John Neumann Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. The Sounds of Liberty a cappella chorus is holding open auditions for spring and summer concerts of popular music. 7 to 10 p.m. 215–636–9012.

Tai Chi Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 a.m. 215–683–1994.

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.

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

Yoga. Boyle Recreation Center,13024 Stevens Road. 7 to 8 p.m. $10. [email protected]

Yoga Lackman Playground, 1101 Bartlett St. Class is for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $5 per class. Tuesdays. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–971–0404. More: Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop in fee. 6:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Yoga for Kids Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. All ages are welcome. 6:30 p.m. 215–685–9394.

Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–0596. Also at: Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

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.

Zumba with Denise Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays. $5 drop in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Meeting St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hawthorne and Tyson avenues. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Anger Management Groups for Teens Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for boys and girls ages 13 to 17. Tuesdays. 6 p.m. Appointments: 215–537–5367.

Lawncrest Community Association St. William parish hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. sharp. 215–342–5642.

N.A. Meeting for Friends and Family of Addicts Aria Torresdale, Mansion House conference room, Red Lion and Knights roads. Tuesdays from 7 to 8:20 p.m. 215–535–2962.

Hold off for next date — Northwood Civic Association St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. 7 p.m. 215–856–3310.

Rotary Club of Frankford-Northeast Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. The group meets for lunch every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Short Stories Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. Group discussion follows stories. Free. 215–698–7300.

Turbo Kick. Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Tuesdays. 6:15–7:15 p.m. No registration required. $5. 215–685–9394.

Women’s Empowerment Group The Share Center, 7137 Torresdale Ave. Group meets every Tuesday. 7 p.m. 856–308–5650.

Wednesday April 22

EVENTS

Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. There is a $5 drop-in fee. 5:30 p.m. 215–698–3012.

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

Bingo Club Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues (use ramp entrance on Solly Avenue). Join the Rhawnhurst Senior Citizens Bingo Club for those 55 and older every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. 215–742–9928.

Bokwa Group Exercise Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. High-energy cardio class where participants dance the alphabet and sweat the digits. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. $10 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Boot Camp Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Class is high intensity interval training. Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Boxing and Ballet Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Yago boxing and ballet workout. $5 per class drop in fee. 6 p.m. 215–613–1070.

Canasta Lessons. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. A card game of the rummy family, believed to be a variant of 500 Rummy. 12:45 p.m. Continues April 29. $15. 215–698–7300.

Cardio Kick Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Rd. There is a $5 Drop in fee. 6 pm. 215–698–3012.

Cardio Workout Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. Fee. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Chess Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Keep your brain active with a fun and friendly game of chess. 2 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Child and Teen Acting Classes Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave. Acting classes for kids ages 5 to 17. Classes are sorted by age. 4 to 8 p.m. 215–427–1514.

Core Training Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. $5. 7 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Junior Night The guidance departments of Father Judge and St. Hubert will host all high school juniors, their parents and others at St. Hubert, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. 7–9 p.m. College admissions officers will be on hand.

KIDS Fit Mix Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Rd. There is a $5 Drop in fee. 6:45pm. 215–698–3012.

Kim Reddin Yiddish Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Conversational and informal group celebrating Yiddish in song and speech. 10:40 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Klein Music Makers Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. If you play an instrument or can read music, join the group on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 134.

Life Coach Introduction Learn how to move forward in relationships career and challenges. Seminars held in the Northeast. Inquire for location. Wednesdays. 7 p.m. 215–725–1995 or email [email protected].

Line Dancing. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:15 p.m. Free. 215–698–7300.

Mah Jongg. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. 7 p.m. Bring your card or buy one. 215–886–8000.

Medication Review Jeanes Hospital lobby, 7600 Central Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Parking is free. Register: 215–728–4861 or [email protected]

Piano Lessons Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Pinochle Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy a friendly game of pinochle. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Science Program for People 50+. St. Anne’s Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 11 a.m. Continues on Wednesdays in May and June. Register: 215–426–9799.

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

Silver Splash Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver Sneaker members, $5 for guests. Wednesdays. 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for both advanced and beginner levels. $5. 215–683–1994.

Tai Chi St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. 215–426–9799.

Tumbling Program Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Wednesdays. $20 per month plus a one-time registration fee of $5. 7 p.m. 215–685–8753.

Visitation, Prayer and Veneration. Golden-domed Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 830 N. Franklin St. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the Vatican-authorized full-size replica of the Shroud of Turin. Also open Saturdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Wellness and Depression Screening Career Link, 3210 Red Lion Road. Free, anonymous wellness and depression screenings. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215–728–4669 or visit www.pathcenter.org.

Young at Heart Single Seniors. Dinner. Also breakfast on Saturdays. 215–695–0510.

Zumba Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. No registration required. $5. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–685–9394.

Zumba with Zuly Good Shepherd Methodist Church, 10910 Calera Road. Wednesdays. $6 walk-in fee. 7 p.m. 215–612–0728.

MEETINGS

Anger Management Groups for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. Appointments: 215–537–5367.

Depression Bipolar Support Group 8220 Castor Ave, fourth floor. Group meets every Wednesday from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. 215–698–9744.

GRASP St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore St. Meeting for anyone grieving who has lost someone to drugs or alcohol disease. 7:30 to 9 p.m.

iPad Lessons. Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Continues April 29. 215–831–2926.

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

Northeast Philadelphia Walking Club People 50 and older are invited to walk together to stay healthy. 267–251–9198.

S.O.S. Catholic Singles Over Sixty Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Neshaminy Mall, 3611 Horizon Blvd., Trevose. Meets for lunch Wednesdays at 2 p.m. 215–742–5798.

Sunshine Club Klein JCC Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Zumba Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Ave. (at Godfrey Avenue). 7 to 8 p.m. $5 each class. 215–685–1240.

Thursday, April 23

EVENTS

Adult Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Rd. There is a $5 Drop in fee. 8:15pm. 215–698–3012.

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.

Bingo Party. Maggio’s, 400 2nd Street Pike, Southampton. Sponsored by Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. 6 p.m. Reservation: 215–886–8000.

Business Workshop Women’s Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. 5:45 to 9 p.m. $35, or $155 for five-part series. 215–790-WBDC or www.womensbdc.org

Computer Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576. 215–698–7300 Ext. 129.

Conversations with Ruth. 12:45 p.m. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215–698–7300.

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.

Knitting Club. Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Thursday. 6–8 p.m. $5. 215–685–9394.

Low Visions. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group led by Bette Homer of the Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. $1 donation. Lunch is available. 215–698–7300, Ext. 184.

Moving On. Post Bereavement. 10:30 a.m. Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215–698–7300.

Pinochle Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy a friendly game of pinochle. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers Cardio Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Rd. There is a $3 Drop in if not a Silver Sneakers Member. 10am. 215–698–3012.

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. More: Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop in fee. 6:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Youth Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Rd. There is a $5 Drop in fee. 7:15pm. 215–698–3012.

Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 8 to 9 p.m. 215–685–0596.

Zumba with Denise Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. Mondays. $5 drop in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

MEETINGS

Depression Bipolar Support Group PATH, 8220 Castor Ave. The group meets on the fourth floor every Wednesday. 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. 215–698–9744.

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

CRAFT FAIRS/FLEA MARKETS

Craft, Home and Gift Show. Delaire Landing Recreation Center, 9355 State Road. Saturday, April 18. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from tables and lemonade stand go to March of Dimes. 267–307–6200.

Spring Fling Flea Market. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore St. Saturday, April 25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–745–4453.

Flea market/car show. United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10910 Calera Road. April 25. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date May 2. $20.00 per space. 215–632–5094 or 215–612–7991.

VENDOR ALERTS

Annual Art in the Park. Rockledge Fox Chase Business Association. April 18. Lyons Park, Rockledge. 1 to 4 p.m. Tables free. Rain date April 19. 215–722–4566.

Car show and flea market United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. April 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 per space. Car registration $14 in advance and $18 day of show. Rain date May 2. 215–637–6457 or http://www.umcgoodshepherd.com/

Flea market. Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Road. April 25. 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors $10 with own table, $15 to rent table. 215–637–4210.

Flea Market. Louis H. Farrell, 8300 Castor Ave. Saturday, April 25. 8 a.m. to noon. Rain date, May 2. $25 (inside, double cafeteria table), $15 (outside, bring your own table). Reservations: 267–685–6082.

Aria Health Auxiliary Flea Market, Knights and Red Lion roads parking garage. Saturday, May 2. 8 a.m. to noon. $20 per space. 215–831–2179 for reservation packet by April 15.

Flea market. Saturday, May 2, Northeast High School, Cottman and Algon avenues. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date May 9. Inside and outside spaces $20. 215–338–6523 or [email protected]

Flea Market. Saturday, May 2. Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Richmond St. Spaces $15. 215–743–3972.

Flea Market. Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave. Saturday, May 9. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces $20. Tables provided. 215–338–1775.

Flea Market. Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave. Saturday, May 9. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per spot/$20 if renting table. 215–632–1345.

Flea market. Saturday, May 9, Wissinoming Presbyterian Church, Torresdale Avenue and Howell Street. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces $15.00, inside or outside, ask about $5.00 refund end of day. 215–288–9192.

Community yard sale. Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave. Saturday, May 16. 8 x 10 space $15 if reserved by May 9. $20 after May 9. Used items only — no vendors. [email protected]

Craft Fair and Flea Market. Navy Support Activity Base, 700 Robbins St. Saturday, May 16. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per space, $10 each additional space, if received by May 4. $25 per space, $15 each additional space, if received after May 4. Rain date June 13. 267–736–7643 or [email protected]

Spring Craft Show. American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. Saturday, May 16. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date May 17. Handcrafted items only. No Jewelry needed. $38 for 8-foot table. [email protected] or 215–969–2722.

Craft Fair and Flea Market. 6600 block of Walker St. Sunday, May 17. Noon to 5 p.m. Tables $20 (bring your own). Tents permitted. Proceeds benefit congenital heart defect research. 267–432–6097 or [email protected]

Flea Market/Arts and Craft Fair Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7051 Tulip St. June 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored by St. Leo Council, Knights of Columbus. Tables $15, two for $25. 267–315–2096. ••

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