HomeNewsCalendar of Events: August 17, 2016

Calendar of Events: August 17, 2016

Thursday, Aug. 18

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 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. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.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.

Concert Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 7 to 8 p.m. Philadelphia Banjo Society. Pay what you wish. Bring chairs and food. What’s For Dessert and the Dining Car will sell treats.

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.

Enhance Fitness St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Every Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. For age 50 or older. 215–426–9799.

Farm Stand Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through November. 215–728–2131.

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.

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.

Movie Sponsored by Delaware River City Corporation. Pennypack on the Delaware park, at State Road and Rhawn Street. Zootopia. 8 to 9:45 p.m. Refreshments.

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

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. 215–518–9319.

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

Rosalie’s Review 12:45 p.m. Friendly discussion of various topics and issues that surround being Jewish. 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.

Tacony Concerts 7 p.m. Disston Recreation Center, 4423 Longshore Ave. Charlie Gracie.

Tu B’av Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 7 p.m. Love songs, dancing, sweet desserts and the opportunity for sweethearts to renew their vows under a Chuppah. Admission is $10 per person. Register at 215–677–1600 or www.shaareshamayim.org

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 Picariello 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.

Friday, Aug. 19

EVENTS

American Red Cross Blood Donations Aria Health Torresdale Campus, 10800 Knights Road. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

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.

Chair Yoga 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1948 Welsh Road. 267–738–8393.

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.

Clay Creations St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 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.

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.

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 oldies/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.

Movie Devon Theater, 6325 Frankford Ave. 6:30 p.m. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. Sponsored by Councilman Bobby Henon.

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, Aug. 20

EVENTS

Amici Opera Company Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeria. 4 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue). $20. 215–224–0257.

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

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.

Early Morning Bird Walk Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 7–9 a.m. Continues Aug. 27. 215–357–4005 or 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.

Kids Fest Sponsored by state Rep. Martina White. Somerton Youth Organization, 1400 Southampton Road. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free food, games and activities and appearances by representatives of city and state government and local sports and community groups. 215–330–3711.

Philly Streetcorner Summer Night Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. 4–8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame. Hosted by Steve Kurtz, of WVLT Cruisin’ 92.1. Performances by the Sam Reed Quartet, Frankie and the Fashions, Relatives by Appointment and the Belairs, featuring Billy Carlucci. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com

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.

Recycling Organized by Friends of Pennypack Park, 9 a.m. to noon at Abraham Lincoln High School, Rowland and Ryan avenues (Ryan Avenue parking lot entrance). Rain or shine. Visit www.friendsofpennypackpark.org or call 215–934-PARK for item list and info.

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

MEETINGS

Catholic Social Services Community and Parent Cafe, Lawncrest Rec, 6000 Rising Sun Ave., noon to 3 p.m. A safe and fun space to have meaningful conversation with other adults. Free. Call 215–834–2966 or 215–687–0496.

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, Aug. 21

EVENTS

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 sixth 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.

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

Naturalist Program Splendid Spiders. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 2–3 p.m. $3. 215–357–4005 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Public Tours of 1500s-Era Lenape Village Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 2 p.m. $8. Continues Aug. 28. 215–357–4005 or churchvillenaturecenter.org

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

Yoga 5 p.m. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1946 Welsh Road. $10 per class, bring mat. 215–969–3645.

Yoga Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. 7 p.m. 267–475–7005.

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, Aug. 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.

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.

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.

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.

SilverSplash KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 8:30 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. Continues Wednesdays and Fridays. 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.

Star Wars Summer film showings at Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 215–685–0494. Showings of feature films from the Star Wars series. 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments.

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 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Methodist Church, 10910 Calera Road. 267–304–8553. 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, Aug. 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.

Bees at the Bar Three Monkeys Cafe, 9645 James St. 6–8 p.m. See live bees and sample local honey. Appearances by beekeepers from The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild.

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 Yoga St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 9:30 a.m. For age 50 or older. No class on second Tuesday of the month. 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.

Creating with the Color Wheel St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Participants will mix paint to create a color wheel and use this color technique to create a design. 215–426–9799.

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.

Joint Replacement Surgery Seminar Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. 6–7 p.m. 215–728–2000.

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].

Lunch & Bingo KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

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

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. $3. 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.

Young Children’s Storytime Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 4 p.m. For ages 3–6. Continues Aug. 30 and Sept. 6. 215–685–0498.

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. 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.

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, Aug. 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.

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.

Heal Your Heart From Loss James E. Kinney Senior Center, 165 Township Road in Richboro. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Donna Glatz, widow of slain Lawncrest jeweler William Glatz, will share the story of her husband’s murder. Continues Sept. 21 and Oct. 26. Also, Sept. 7, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 at the Free Library of Northampton Township, 25 Upper Holland Road in Richboro. [email protected]

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.

Lego Fun Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 4 p.m. Continues 8/31 and Sept. 7. 215–685–0498.

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.

Muscular Strength & Range of Movement KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 a.m. SilverSneakers exercise class with Herb Caplan. 215–745–3127.

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.

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

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. For age 50 or older. 215–426–9799.

That’s Life KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Discussion led by Lorraine Stein. 215–698–7300.

Truancy Prevention Workshop CORA Services, 8540 Verree Road, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Parents and children welcome. RSVP to Serena Lofton at 215–701–2774. Lunch will be provided. Free child care onsite. Gift card raffles.

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.

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.

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

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, Aug. 25

EVENTS

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

American Red Cross Blood Donations Aria Health Frankford Campus, 4900 Frankford Ave. 7 a.m. to noon. 1–800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

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.

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.

Tacony Concerts 7 p.m. Disston Recreation Center, 4423 Longshore Ave. Scribe Video Center Street Movies (short local films) and Mike Shackleton.

Yoga Classes Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $20 per month. 7 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.

Young Children’s Storytime Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. Children will hear a selection of classic fairy tales and contemporary picture books. 4 p.m. For ages 3–6. Continues Sept. 1 and 8. 215–685–0498.

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.

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

Flea Market Sept. 10. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4600 Richmond St. Spaces $15 or two for $25. 267–738–5414.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 10. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 per table. Emmanuel House at Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church, 8201 Frankford Ave. (at Stanwood Street). Off-street parking. 215–333–2391.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 17. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ the King Church Hall, 3252 Chesterfield Road. Sponsored by CTK Ladies Auxiliary. Tables are provided, spaces are $20. 215–603–0058.

Craft Show/Flea Market United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. Saturday, Sept. 17. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces are $20. 215–612–7991 or 215–499–7503.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Cost for space is $15. 215–333–2561 or 215–624–6900.

Flea Market Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lehigh Baptist Church, 934 Alburger Ave. Spaces $20, two for $30. 215–495–9684.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 17. Sponsored by Maternity BVM Church Home and School Association. Lower church lot, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 per space. Rain date Sept. 24. 215–767–4512, 215–446–0482 or 215–588–3290.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 17. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, 8598 Verree Road. $20 per space or two spaces for $35. 215–284–7840 or [email protected]

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 17. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tacony Civic Association. Disston Park, 6900 Keystone St. (between Longshore Avenue and Disston Street). $10 per 10×15 space. 215–338–2575 or [email protected]

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 24. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aria Health Torresdale parking garage, Knights and Red Lion roads. $20 per space. 215–831–2179.

Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Petri — Hope Lutheran Church, 6816 Jackson St. $15 per space. 215–333–4103.

Flea Market Oct. 1. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4600 Richmond St. Spaces $15 or two for $25. 215–870–3819.

Indoor Flea Market Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Albert the Great hall, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. 215–512–1729 or 215–947–6447.

Flea Market Saturday, Oct. 15. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tacony Civic Association. Disston Park, 6900 Keystone St. (between Longshore Avenue and Disston Street). $5 per 10×15 space. 215–338–2575 or [email protected]

40th Historic Bristol Day Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along the 200 and 300 blocks of Radcliffe St. in Bristol Borough. 215–785–2350 or [email protected]

Father Judge Craft Show Sunday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school gym and cafeteria, 3301 Solly Ave. 215–338–9494 or [email protected]

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