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Calendar of Events: March 2, 2016

Thursday, March 3

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.

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

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.

It’s About Time KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9 a.m. Watch repair and new watches and costume jewelry for sale. 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.

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.

State Documents Forum KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. State Rep. Kevin Boyle will conduct two forums to help residents with filling out forms for obtaining services and documents offered by the state. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Continues March 9. 215–331–2600.

Storytime with Mr. Paul Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. Dr. Seuss’ birthday. 10 a.m. Children’s librarian Mr. Paul will read Ten Apples Up on Top! Showing of Daisy-Head Mayzie. 215–685–0547.

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.

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.

Friday, March 4

EVENTS

Benefit Concert Michael Crescenz VFW Post 2819, 6850 Martins Mill Road. Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones, 8 to 11 p.m. $40, includes unlimited draft beer, wine and soda. Benefits installation of an elevator at the Post. Post 215–728–5959, Tom Ryan 267–242–6106 or www.mikedoughertyproductions.com/calendar

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. 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.

Coffee & Conversations: Be Ready KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. Dignity from Shalom Memorial Park will discuss preparing for end of life. Free. 215–698–7300.

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.

E-Book Workshop Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 3 p.m. 215–685–0547.

E-Gagdet Helpdesk Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. Continues March 11.

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.

Low Impact Aerobics Holy Redeemer Health & Fitness Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. 3 to 4 p.m. $39. Continues March 7 and 11. Register: 1–800–818–4747 or www.holyredeemer.com/Classes

One Shabbat: Shabbat Across America KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Free. 215–698–7300.

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, March 5

EVENTS

All-You-Can-Eat Soup Supper Wilkinson Memorial United Methodist Church, 1601 State Road (at Church Street), Croydon. 4–6 p.m. $8, or $4 for kids ages 4–12. Takeouts available. 215–788–6637.

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.

Book Sale Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. Includes DVDs and CDs. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Welsh Road Library. 215–673–5759 or [email protected]

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.

Comedy Northeast Philly Comedy Cabaret. Motel 6 (formerly the Ramada), 11580 Roosevelt Blvd. 9 p.m. Corey Alexander, Gene Norris, Terry Riley. $20. 215–676-JOKE.

Concert Amici Opera Company. Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 4 p.m. $20. 215–224–0257 or amiciopera.com

Crochet for Beginners Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Supplies provided. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Continues March 12 and 19. 215–685–0549.

Early Morning Bird Walk Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 8 to 10 a.m. 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.

Irish Dancing Timoney Irish Dancers will perform at 1 p.m. at Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. 215–685–0494.

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.

Used Book Sale Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215–685–0544.

Wooden Block Party Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 2 p.m. For ages 3–6. Continues March 19. 215–685–0547.

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, March 6

EVENTS

Concert Amici Opera Company. Lenocavallo’s Edipo Re (Oedipus Rex) and Leoni’s L’Oracolo. Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale. 2:30 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.

Fryderyk Chopin Concert Holy Family University’s Sister Francesca Onley Education Center, 9801 Frankford Ave. Sponsored by the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia. 2 p.m. Featured artist: Kate Liu. Tickets $30, or $20 for students. Light reception to follow. Information: Debbie Majka, 215–627–1391 or [email protected]

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 Storytelling and Games Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 2 p.m. $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.

Robert Ryerss’ 185th Birthday Party Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Games, treats, craft activity.215–685–0544.

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, March 7

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.

Benefit Concert Showtime Charities will present Color the World With Music to benefit the Kisses for Kyle Foundation, which assists families dealing with cancer. Katie O’Donnell’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 4501 Woodhaven Road. Tax-deductible tickets are $20. 7 p.m. Art auction and gift baskets. 215–637–5151 or [email protected]

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.

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 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.

Fleet Reserve Association Open to all enlisted, active duty, retired and veterans of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. 1 p.m. Coast Guard Delaware Bay, 1 Washington Ave. 215–379–0360 or [email protected]

Green City, Clean Waters Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Water. Hear about stormwater improvements planned for Lawncrest. 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 267–625–0280, www.phillywatersheds.org or [email protected]

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

To Live Again Rhawnhurst Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, Loretto Avenue and Lansing Street. 1 p.m. All widows and widowers invited. Meets the first Monday of each month. 215–744–7838 or 267–722–8764.

Tuesday, March 8

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.

Book Sale East Cheltenham Free Library, Rowland Community Center, Myrtle and Elm avenues. 1–3 p.m. and 7 to 8:45 p.m. Continues March 9, 7 to 8:45 p.m.; March 11, 1 to 4:45 p.m.; and March 12, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Information: 215–379–2077 or [email protected]

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.

Job Hunt Tuesdays Online job search and resume writing assistance. Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 2 to 4 p.m. Continues March 15, 22 and 29.

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.

Letter to My Father Literacy Workshops Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 4:30 p.m. 215–685–1473

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.

Preschool Story Time Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, puppets and creative play. For children 2 to 5 years old with an accompanying adult. Space is limited. 215–685–0494.

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.

Storytime Greater Olney Library, 5501 N. 5th St. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–2845.

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.

Normandy Civic Association Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 7 p.m. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, except July, August and December. www.facebook.com/groups/310413618995537/.

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.

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

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.

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

Wednesday, March 9

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.

E-Books Helpdesk Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Noon to 2 p.m. Continues March 16, 23 and 30.

Hipchicks Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Register: 215–685–0547.

Irish Dancing Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 6:45 p.m. Performance by Coyle School of Irish Dance. Light refreshments. 215–685–9383.

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.

SEPTA Senior Photo ID State Rep. John Taylor’s district office, 2901 E. Thompson St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 215–425–0901.

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.

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. www.foxchasehomeowners.org, www.foxchasetownwatch.org

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. 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.

Tacony Civic Association Holy Innocents Church, Torresdale and Tyson avenues, 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, except July.

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

Thursday, March 10

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.

Movie Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. Cold Mountain. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–685–0547.

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.

Stress Reduction for Kids Abington Friends School’s Muller Theater, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown. 7 p.m. Dr. Tamar Chansky, a clinical psychologist and expert on anxiety in children and adults, will talk about strategies for kids to overcome worry and stress. Free and open to the public.

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.

Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, Cottman and Lawndale avenues. 7 p.m. 215–722–4901.

Eyes and Ears Town Watch Meeting Pelbano Recreation Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 7 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in joining the town watch. For information, call 215–686–1459.

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

Craft fair Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Anne’s Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 215–426–9799.

Flea market Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maternity BVM Church parking lot, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Sponsored by Maternity BVM Home and School Association. $25 per space. Rain date April 30. 215–767–4512 or 215–588–3290.

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.

Vendor Day Sunday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Father Judge High School cafeteria, 3301 Solly Ave. Sponsored by Parents Association. Precious metal and gem buyer. [email protected] or 215–338–9494, Ext. 3007.

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