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Calendar of Events: May 6, 2015

Thursday, May 7

EVENTS

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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.

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. gflexfitness@gmail.com

Chair Exercise KleinLife 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 KleinLife 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. KleinLife, 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 aslla@aol.com for more information.

Healing Exercise KleinLife, 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. 6–8 p.m. $5. 215–685–9394.

Low Visions. KleinLife, 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 KleinLife Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. Noon. 215–745–3127.

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

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

Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Motion KleinLife, 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 Life, 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.

Women’s Health Aria Health Torresdale Campus Church Building, 10800 Knights Road. 5:30 p.m. Learn about breast health, the importance of regular gynecological visits and medical updates in plastic surgery. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres. Free. Pre-register: 1–877–808–2742.

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.

Friday, May 8

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.

Clay Creations Class for People 50+ St. Anne Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Beginner and advanced students welcome. Fridays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. through June. Register: 215–426–9799.

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 KleinLife 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.

Maker Festival Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 4 to 9 p.m. MaST Community Charter School will showcase student innovation. Admission is $5 for adults, children are free. 215–632–5330 0r http://mastccs.org/forms/maker

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

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

Senior Stretch KleinLife 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.

Tee ball Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6:15 p.m. Girls and boys ages 3–6. $25. Registration fee includes T-shirt, trophy and pizza/ice cream party. 215–685–9394.

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

Tot Luck Dinner & Service Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Erev Shabbat service, with music, story and blessings geared toward infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their families 5:30 p.m. A potluck dairy Shabbat dinner will follow. RSVP: 215–886–0650.

Wine & Cheese with Naomi Adler Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Guest speaker: Naomi Adler, chief operating officer of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. 7 p.m. 215–886–8000.

Zumba Gold KleinLife, 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.) KleinLife, 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, May 9

EVENTS

Afternoon Tea Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7234 Erdrick St. 2 p.m. Tea, coffee and refreshments. Entertainment by the Timoney Irish Dancers. Free will offering. 215–332–4110.

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. healing47@yahoo.com or 928–282–3435.

Amici Opera Company Bizet’s Carmen, at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 4 p.m. $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.

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

Clean-up Day Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–357–4005, Ext. 5038 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Clothing Drive Bustleton Bengals, President Street and Conwell Avenue. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.bustletonbengals.org

Craft Your Butterfly Paperweight Insectarium, 8046 Frankford Ave. 1 p.m. 215–335 9500 or insectariuminstitute@aol.com

Early Morning Bird Walk. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 7 to 9 a.m. Free. Bring binoculars and bird identification field guide if applicable. 215–357–4005 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Electronic Recycling St. Hubert High School. Dropoff on Ditman Street between Cottman Avenue and Bleigh Avenue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–624–6840, Ext. 243 or attlewis@huberts.org

Flea Market. Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–338–1775.

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

Musical Revue and Silent Auction Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. 7 p.m. Free. 215–624–6900.

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

Preschool Program Registration Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Four- and 5-year-old Pre-K program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon. $95 per month. 3-year-old preschool program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. $70 per month. 215–685–9394.

RADical Readers Book Club Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Books, crafts, snacks and community service for third- to seventh-graders with a kiddie corner for younger children. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. 1 to 3 p.m. Continues on June 13. 215–685–0494.

Saturday Film Series. Tacony Free Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. (at Knorr Street). 2 p.m. Labyrinth. 215–685–8755.

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

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

Veterans Claims Clinic and Town Hall Meeting Philadelphia VA Regional Office, 5000 Wissahickon Ave. Clinic 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., meeting 1 to 2 p.m. 800–827–1000.

Yard Sale Fellowship Bible Church, 13021 Worthington Road 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continental breakfast. 267–388–5958.

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, May 10

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.

Amici Opera Company Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue). 3 p.m. $20. 215–224–0257.

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.

Lenape Village Public Tour. 1 p.m. $8. Reservation: 215–357–4005 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Mother’s Day Brunch for the Cure Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35, or $15 for kids 12 and under. Benefits Fox Chase Cancer Center. 215–332–0121 or www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-brunch-for-the-cure-tickets-16365593932?aff=eac2

Mother’s Day Brunch Radisson Hotel Northeast Philadelphia, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway in Trevose, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (seating every half hour). Live music and professional family photographs. Cost is $34.95 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under. One mimosa is included with adult ticket. For information or to make a reservation, call 215–638–8300.

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

New Life Community Church 2680 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Children’s nursery is provided. Continues May 17, 24 and 31. 215–947–1880.

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.

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, May 11

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 KleinLife, 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.

Ceramics and More Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Ceramics class, in addition to a variety of arts and crafting projects, will be offered. No previous experience required. $5 per night, plus minimal charge for materials. 215–685–9395

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

New Visions. KleinLife, 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.

Photography Classes. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lessons on use of digital cameras and smart phones. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. Continues May 18. 215–685–8756.

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

Rosh Chodesh The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will celebrate Rosh Chodesh at a member’s home. 215–886–8000.

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

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

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

East Torresdale Civic Association, Liberty Evangelical Free Church, Linden Avenue and Milnor Street. Meets second Monday of the month, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia Zionist Organization of America Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 7:30 p.m. Speakers: Alan Feldman, Jonathan Goldstein, Mark Genatempo. Basic overview of self-defense, firearms, personal and home security. Free and open to the public. 610–660–9466.

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, May 12

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 KleinLife, 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. Register: 267–350–1835.

Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association Wesley Enhanced Living, 7040 Oxford Ave. Candidates night. 7 p.m. 215–722–4901.

Business Card Exchange Tompkins VIST Bank, 8000 Verree Road, 5 to 7 p.m. 215–332–3400; GNPCCOffice@aol.com

​​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.

Cook for a Friend Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. 10 a.m. 215–886–8000.

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 KleinLife Tabas House Satellite, 2101 Strahle St. Tuesdays. 10:45 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace St. William Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave. 7 p.m. 215–745–1389.

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

Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St. 7:30 p.m. Lawyer Jay H. Ginsburg will discuss the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. $5. 215–743–6030 or www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org

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 KleinLife, 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 paula@lifecoachphilly.com.

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

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

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

Preschool Story Time Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Stories, songs, puppets, a simple craft and coloring for children ages 2 to 5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Continues June 9. 215–685–0494.

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

Silver & Fit Class KleinLife, 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.

Support Group For parents who have lost children to drugs or have children using drugs. Northeast GED Center, 1928 Cottman Ave. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–288–6959.

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.

Tompkins VIST Networking Business Card Exchange Tompkins VIST Bank, 8000 Verree Road. 5 to 7 p.m. 215–332–3400. www.gnpcc.org.

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

Turbo Kick. Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Tuesdays. 6:15–7:15 p.m. Bring a mat. $5. 215–685–9394.

Yoga. Boyle Recreation Center,13024 Stevens Road. 7 to 8 p.m. $10. mast.mallory@yahoo.com

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.

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 KleinLife, 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.

Holmesburg Civic Association Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. 7:15 p.m. Candidates night. 215–332–6781.

Joint Replacement Surgery Seminar. Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Register: 215–728–3944.

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.

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 KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. Group discussion follows stories. Free. 215–698–7300.

Somerton Civic Association Walker Lodge 306, 1290 Southampton Road. Meets second Tuesday of the month, except July and August. 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday, May 13

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.

Art Making Workshop Greater Olney Library, 5501 N. 5th St. 4 p.m. Learn about, create and celebrate art. 215–685–2846.

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.

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

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

Career Transitions for Mature Workers JEVS Human Services, 1845 Walnut St., 7th floor. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Continues May 20 and 27. $60 for all three sessions. 215–854–1874 or CS@jevs.org

Chess KleinLife, 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 KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. $5. 7 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Emergency Preparedness KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register: 215–698–7300, Ext. 191 or jborsky@kleinlife.org

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

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

Klein Music Makers KleinLife, 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 paula@lifecoachphilly.com.

Line Dancing. KleinLife, 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.

Mah Jongg Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10 a.m. 215–673–7734.

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

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

Pinochle Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10 a.m. 215–673–7734.

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 KleinLife, 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 Adult Event: Movie and Cereal Series Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave. 7 p.m. Fee is a box of cereal. Bring own snacks. 267–350–1835 or csoares@msbt.org

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

Zumba Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Drop-ins welcome. $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.

Fox Chase Homeowners Association/Town Watch, American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Meets the second Wednesday of the month, except August and December, 7:30 p.m.

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.

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 KleinLife 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, May 14

EVENTS

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

Aerobic Yoga KleinLife, 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.

Business Workshop Women’s Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. 6 to 9 p.m. $35. 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. KleinLife, 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. HYPERLINK “mailto:aslla@aol.com” aslla@aol.com.

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. KleinLife, 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. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215–698–7300.

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

Presentation Free Library of Philadelphia main branch, 1901 Vine St. Louis Foreman, lead judge of the PBS program Everyday Edisons, will speak on, “You’ve Got a Great Idea… What’s Next?” 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5. Register: http://american-society-of-inventors.ticketleap.com/asoi-presentation/

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

Flea market Berachah Church, 400 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham. May 9. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date May 16. 215–379–8700.

Flea market and snack bar St. Luke United Church of Christ, 11088 Knights Road. Saturday, May 9. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Tables available to rent. Held second Saturday of every month. 215–637–8866.

Flea market St. David Lutheran Church, 9169 Academy Road. May 16. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date May 30. 267–495–4151.

Flea Market St. Katherine of Siena Church parking lot, 9700 Frankford Ave. May 16. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–637–7548.

Flea market Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. Saturday, June 6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date June 13. Pricing of spaces: 215–742–2112.

VENDOR ALERTS

Flea market Christian Fellowship of Philadelphia, 6545 Rising Sun Ave. (at Magee Street). Saturday, May 9. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date May 16. $20 per table. 267–809–1577.

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.

Flea market Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 1800 Cottman Ave. May 9. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per table. 267–229–3327 or akonstantinidis@philasd.org

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. bethatlawncrest@aol.com

Craft Fair and Flea Market. Navy Support Activity Base, 700 Robbins St. Saturday, May 16. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 per space, $15 each additional space. Rain date June 13. 267–736–7643 or navycraftfair@gmail.com

Flea market Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, 900 E. Howell St. May 30. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continues June 13. Download a vendor form at www.occcda.org/opportunities/ or call 215–617–3546.

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. nhafner@amhfcu.org or 215–969–0777, Ext. 2722.

Flea market Trinity Church Oxford parking lot, Rising Sun and Longshore avenues. Saturday, May 16. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Spaces: $10. Reservation: 215 745–3739 or 215–745–4186.

Flea market Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Saturday, May 16. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $1 per 12-foot space. No food vendors, bring your own tables. 215–685–8753.

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 mtorrissi83@yahoo.com

Flea market Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spots (two car widths) $25. Bring your own table. 215–947–8200.

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.

Flea Market Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 8580 Verree Road, Saturday, June 27. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces $25. 215–214–2822.

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