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Calendar of Events: February 17, 2016

Thursday, Feb. 18

EVENTS

AARP Evening Smart Driver Refresher Course The Villages at Pine Valley Clubhouse, 8540 Verree Road, 6 to 10 p.m., course designed to help drivers 50 and older improve their skills, $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at 1–800–818–4747 or www.holyredeemer.com/Classes

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.

American Red Cross Blood Donations 1401 Rhawn St. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also Monday through Wednesday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

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

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

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

Bingo St. Anne Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Also Mondays. Free transportation. 215–426–9799.

Ceramics Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 6 to 9 p.m. $8 a class. 215–685–8753.

Chess Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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

Dance Classes Torresdale Playground, 9550 Frankford Ave. Jazz, ballet and tap. 6–7 p.m. (ages 3–7), 7–8 (ages 7–13), 8–9 (teens/adults). $5 registration fee. $20 per month. 215–685–9392.

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

Healing Exercise KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Irene’s Book Discussion KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Led by Irene Reiter. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free. 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.

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: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Noon to 2 p.m. 215–745–3127.

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

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Rosalie’s Review KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. Friendly discussion of various topics and issues that surround being Jewish. Free. 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 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Tobacco Cessation Classes Nazareth Hospital first floor cancer center conference room, 2601 Holme Ave. 6–7:30 p.m. Free. Continues Feb. 25. Registration: 215–335–7727.

Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 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 Beginners Meeting Nazareth Hospital (Marian Hall), 2601 Holme Ave. For anyone affected by a loved one’s drinking. 7 to 7:45 p.m. Handicapped accessible.

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

Al-Anon Beginners. 7:30–9 p.m. Livengrin Foundation, 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.

Friends of Pennypack Park Deer Meadows Retirement Community, 8301 Roosevelt Blvd., main entrance (rear of complex), 7:30 p.m., 215–934-PARK. Group meets third Thursday every month.

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

Philadelphia’s First Toastmasters Club Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road. 7 to 9 p.m. Members learn to improve public speaking and leadership skills and develop effective communication skills. Refreshments. $5. Continues every first and third Thursday of the month. 609–318–4950.

Rhawnhurst Eyes and Ears Blockwatch Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. 7 p.m. Guest speaker from city Department of Revenue on tax assessments.

Upper Holmesburg Civic Association St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m. The group meets monthly on the third Thursday except July and August.

Friday, Feb. 19

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.

Book Sale Elkins Park Free Library, 563 East Church Road, Elkins Park. Includes over 15,000 books and CDs. 2 to 5:30 p.m. Continues Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Feb. 21, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Children’s Tumbling Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Children 4 and older can learn tumbling. 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.

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.

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Boys hip-hop. 6–7 p.m. 267–475–7005.

Designer Bag Bingo St. Martha Church Hall, 11301 Academy Road. Sponsored by Center for Families and Relationships. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 50/50, raffles. BYOB and bring own snacks. 215–537–5367, Ext. 319 or www.cfarcounseling.org

Kingdom Keepers Christian Kids Club Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 7–8:30 p.m. Stories, music, art, sports, games, crafts, snacks, contests, fellowship and monthly seasonal activities. For kids in first through fifth grades. 215–464–3131 or bethesdapc.com

Line Dance Party Johnny Tocco line dance party hosted by Miss Susan’s Entertainment & Dance. Albert’s Cafe, Grant and Academy. $7 cover/cash bar. 7 to 11 p.m. Group or private lessons available. 215–335–3232 or [email protected]

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

Senior Stretch KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 11:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Shuffleboard Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 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., Mondays 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. 215–698–3012.

Silver Splash Klein Life, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Silver Sneakers. $5 for guests. 8:45 a.m. Also Mondays and Wednesdays. 215–698–7300.

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

Youth Group Ministry Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 7–9 p.m. For students in sixth through 12th grades. Sports, fellowship, music and art. 215–464–3131 or bethesdapc.com

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

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

Saturday, Feb. 20

EVENTS

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

Arts and Crafts Class for Children Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 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. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–685–8734.

Coffeehouse Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7234 Erdrick St. Live Christian bands and refreshments. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. 215–332–4110.

Early Morning Bird Walk Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 8 to 10 a.m. Continues Feb. 27 and March 5. 215–357–4005 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Flea Market VFW Post 1597, 901 Bellevue Ave., Croydon. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No charge for space rentals. Donations accepted for veterans table. 267–307–7916.

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

Pilates Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 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.

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

MEETINGS

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

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

Sunday, Feb. 21

EVENTS

Breakfast Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. Guest: U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, speaking on the Iran nuclear agreement and its impact on the United States, Israel and their Arab allies. $6. 215–673–2511.

Brunch & Learn Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. Speaker: U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle. Subject: The Iranian nuclear pact and ramifications for Israel. Donation: $6. Reservation: 215–673–2511.

Concert Amici Opera Company. Mercandante’s Pelagio. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 3 p.m. $20. 215–224–0257 or amiciopera.com

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Ballet, acrobatics, tap. 1:30 to 3 p.m. 267–475–7005.

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 p.m. 215–333–4103.

Lenape Bingo Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 2 p.m. $1 per card, or six for $5. Reservations: 215–357–4005 or churchvillenaturecenter.org

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

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

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.

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

Monday, Feb. 22

EVENTS

Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. There is a $5 per class drop-in fee. 5:30 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. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215–941–4710.

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

Bingo Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8th and Brown streets. Games also played Mondays 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.

Black History Month SPECIAL PROGRAM Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with a wonderful presentation of photographs and conversation on the life of Willie O’Ree, a Canadian former professional hockey player known as the first black player in the National Hockey League, who played 45 games as a winger for the Boston Bruins from 1958 to ’61. The presenter will be William Riddick, an award-winning photographer for the Philadelphia Sun. 215–685–0494.

Bridge Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 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.

Cat Adoption Petco, 9717 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Grant Avenue). 6–8 p.m. Sponsored by ACCT Philly.

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. 3 to 7 p.m. by appointment. 215–938–3748.

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.

Jewelry Making Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $6, includes supplies and expert instructor. 215–685–0576.

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

Klein Korale KleinLIfe, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 to 2 p.m. Songs in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. No singing experience necessary. 215–698–7300.

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.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Scrabble KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver and Fit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wayne Leister is the class instructor. Class fee varies. Also Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength/Range of Motion Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 1 to 2 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Walking with Ease KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. Free. Continues every Monday and Wednesday through March 9. 215–698–7300.

Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. $5 drop-in. 215–698–3012.

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. $5 drop-in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

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

MEETINGS

Al-Anon St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 7:30–9 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 23

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.

Ceramics Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $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 Exercise with Elayne KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. 215–745–3127.

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

Computer Assistance Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 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. 7 p.m. 215–783–6405.

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Adult hip-hop. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.

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

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

Judaism in Star Trek Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 7 to 9 p.m. Speaker: Rabbi Dan Wolpe. Continues March 1. RSVP: 215–677–1600.

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. 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. 7 p.m. 215–725–1995 or email [email protected].

Online safety 101 Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., Noon to 1 p.m. Learn how to keep your identity safe while surfing the web. 215–685–0494.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Resume Workshop Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Receive one-on-one help building a better resume. 215–685–0494.

Retirement Community Move Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP: 215–697–8086.

Sculpt & Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–698–3012.

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

Singing St. John Neumann Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. The Sounds of Liberty men’s a cappella chorus is holding open auditions for spring performances. 7 to 10 p.m. 267–423–4254.

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

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

Turbo Kick. Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 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. [email protected]

Yoga Lackman Playground, 1101 Bartlett St. Class is for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $5 per class. 7 to 8 p.m. 215–971–0404.

Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–0596.

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

Zumba with Denise Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. $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. 6 p.m. Appointments: 215–537–5367.

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

Morning Glories Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage and Unruh streets. For men and women 50 or older. 10:30 a.m. Speakers, refreshments, bingo. 215–338–4767.

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.

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

Weight Loss Group Trevose Behavior Modification Program. 5:30 p.m. Bucks County Technology Park, 4800 Street Road, Trevose. For an application, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to P.O. Box 11674, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

Wissinoming Civic Association, 7 p.m. at Grace City Church, 6035 Walker St. Group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. 215–288–6468.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 24

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. 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. 10:30 a.m. 215–742–9928.

Boot Camp Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. All fitness levels. 7:15 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

Cardio Kettlebells Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 to 7 p.m. $5 drop-in. 215–698–3012.

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

Chair Yoga with Margalit KleinLife:Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. 215–745–3127.

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

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Contemporary, musical theater, jazz and improv. 267–475–7005.

KIDS Fit Mix Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. There is a $5 drop-in fee. 6:45 p.m. 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.

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

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. 1:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

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

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

Silver Sneakers Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 to 10 a.m.

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. 10 a.m. 215–426–9799.

Tumbling Program Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. $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.

Wii Wednesdays with Vince Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 4:30 p.m. For school-aged kids. Continues through March 30. 215–685–1473.

Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. $5 drop-in.

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. $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. 6 p.m. Appointments: 215–537–5367.

Depression Bipolar Support Group 8220 Castor Ave, fourth floor. 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. 267–343–7558.

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.

Greater Bustleton Civic League, American Heritage Federal Credit Union community room, 2060 Red Lion Road, 7 p.m. Meets on fourth Wednesday of the month. No meetings in July or August. www.gbcleague.com

Holme Circle Civic Association, St. Jerome’s School Hall, 3031 Stamford St. (at Colfax St.). Usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. December meeting will be the third Wednesday. 215–518–0914.

Jewish Culture Club Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 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 Lunch at Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Neshaminy Mall, 3611 Horizon Blvd., Trevose. 2 p.m. 215–742–5798.

Sunshine Club KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 9:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

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.

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

Thursday, Feb. 25

EVENTS

Aerobic Yoga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. $5. 7 p.m. 215–698–7300.

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

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

Board games Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Fridays and Saturdays. 215–685–0522.

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

FLP Digital Media Workshop Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 3 to 4 p.m. Discover free digital media at the Free Library. 215–685–0494.

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

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.

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

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength/Range of Motion. Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9–10 a.m. 215–698–3012.

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

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. $5 drop-in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.

MEETINGS

Alanon Paul’s Run boardroom, 9896 Bustleton Ave. 7–8 p.m.

MaST Community Charter School 2 Holy Innocents St. Paul Church, Torresdale and Tyson avenues. 7 p.m. Discussion on new K-12 school site at 6501 State Road.

Nar-Anon Northeast Philadelphia Livengrin Foundation, 9140 Academy Road. For anyone affected by someone’s drug addiction. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

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

VENDOR ALERT

Indoor flea market. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting soon. Table $25. 215–332–6361.

Flea market. Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave. Sponsored by the 2016 Senior Class Legacy. Spaces $15, or two for $25. Silent auction, live entertainment, face painting, children’s games, raffles, 50/50. Michael 215–333–3155.

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