Thursday, Dec. 1
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.
Business Launch 6 to 9 p.m. Women’s Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. $35. Pre-registration: 215–790-WBDC or www.womensbdc.org
Cardio Kickboxing with Sheryl Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. $5. 215–613–1070.
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.
Connecting Work & Spirit Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 8:30 to 11 a.m. $30. Facilitator Veneta Lorraine. 215–934–6206 or www.cranaleith.org
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.
Girl Scouts Immanuel Lutheran School, 1015 Cottman Ave. For girls in grades one to 12. 7 p.m. aslla@aol.com
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.
Kids Shotokan Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Knitting Club Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6–8 p.m. $5. 215–685–9394.
Low Visions. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group led by Bette Homer of the Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. $1 donation. Lunch is available. 215–698–7300, Ext. 184.
Lunch and Entertainment KleinLife: 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.
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.
Range of Motion Exercise KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.
Senior Nutrition Fair KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. Nutritional information, blood pressure and diabetes screenings and information about medicines and wellness programs. 267–345–7787.
Shotokan Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $5. 215–613–1070.
Silver Sneaker Classic Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215–613–1070.
SilverSneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Motion KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for SilverSneakers. There is a fee for guests. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Women’s Business Development Center Business Launch. 6–9 p.m. 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. $35. Pre-register: 215–790-WBDC or www.womensbdc.org
Yoga Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. Yoga for all levels. Bring your own mat. $25 per month or $8 per class. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.
Yoga with Gina Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Zumba with Denise Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop-in fee. 6:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.
Zumba Gold for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 11 a.m. to noon. $3 per session. 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
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.
Friday, Dec. 2
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.
Children’s Tumbling Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Children 4 and older can learn tumbling. 6 to 8 p.m. 215–685–8753.
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Roast beef dinner 5–7 p.m. ($10, or $5 for kids 9 or under). Appearance by Santa Claus. Continues Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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. Fridays 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–426–9799.
Dance Classes for Children Lower Mayfair Playground, Robbins Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Jazz and hip-hop for ages 4 to 6 at 6:15 p.m. and ages 7 to 10 at 7:15 p.m. 215–685–1227.
Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Boys hip-hop. 6–7 p.m. 267–475–7005.
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. $5 cover/cash bar. 7 to 11 p.m. Free lessons available. 215–280–9765 or misssusan@verizon.net
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.
Senior Citizens Club Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 215–685–1227.
Shuffleboard Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Board available to members at other times. 215–685–0576.
SilverSneakers 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.
SilverSneakers Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–698–3012.
SilverSplash Klein Life, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for SilverSneakers. $5 for guests. 8:45 a.m. Also Mondays and Wednesdays. 215–698–7300.
Single Seniors 62-plus invited to happy hour from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Call for location. 215–380–9144.
Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for beginners. Noon to 1 p.m. $5. 215–683–1994.
Spiritual Cinema & Discussion St. Luke’s parish hall, 1946 Welsh Road. 7 p.m. Featured presentation: Yellow Brick Road, a documentary about an organization dedicated to bringing recreational arts and activities to disabled adults. Free popcorn and iced tea. Good will offering appreciated. 215–969–3645.
Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also Tuesdays. 215–685–0576.
Tumbling with JoJo Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 3:30 p.m. www.tumblingwithjojo.com
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
St. Martin of Tours Senior Group School hall, 5701 Loretto Ave. 11 a.m. Anyone 50 or older welcome for coffee, doughnuts, bingo and pinochle.
Widow & Widower Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Saturday, Dec. 3
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company Massenet’s Griselidis. 4 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. $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.
Breakfast with Santa and Mini Fair Redemption Episcopal Church, 1101 2nd Street Pike in Southampton. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Each child receives a picture with Santa, balloon and candy cane. Baked goods, crafts, fresh wreaths and Christmas plants will be available for purchase. Advance tickets are $5/child and $6/adult. Day of event $6/child and $7/adult. 215–357–7530.
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.
Cardio Kettlebell with Jackie Moon Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crossroads Bible Church, 855 Old Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley.
Computer Class Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. PowerPoint. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Early Morning Bird Walk Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. 8–10 a.m. 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.
Holiday Indoor Craft Show 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Albert the Great Hall, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. 215–512–1729 or 215–947–6447.
Pilates Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–613–1070 or www.nccfun.org
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.
Trolley Tours Sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation and Tacony Historical Society. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Open to anyone 10 or older. Free but seats are limited. Signup: 215–338–8790 or stop at the Tacony Library and Arts Building, at 6918–20 Torresdale Ave.
Tumbling Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Tumbling for kids ages 4 to 14. 10 a.m. 215–685–8734.
Used book sale and exchange Ryerss Museum & Library basement, 7370 Central Ave. 215–685–0599. First Saturday of every month.
Victorian Christmas Bazaar & Tea Sponsored by the Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crafts, gifts, a visit by Santa Claus, lunch, raffles, live music, decorations, homemade baked goods, a used book sale and fresh wreaths for sale. The Ryerss Museum & Library is located at 7370 Central Ave.
Winterfest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Innocents St. Paul Episcopal Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. Santa Claus, crafts, music, games, food and historic trolley tours.
MEETINGS
Singles 55+ Breakfast Call for location. 10:30 a.m. 215–695–0510.
Sunday, Dec. 4
EVENTS
Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Ballet, acrobatics, tap. 1:30 to 3 p.m. 267–475–7005.
Holiday Bazaar St. John Neumann Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop variety of handcrafted items and many specialty gifts for the holiday. All proceeds go toward the center’s activity fund.
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.
Sculpt & Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Thrift Shop Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–624–9130.
Thrift Store Memorial Church of St. Luke’s,1946 Welsh Road. Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–969–3645.
Yoga 4:30 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, Dec. 5
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 or www.nccfun.org
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: 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.
Cardio Kickboxing Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 p.m. $5. 215–613–1070.
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 Kettlebell 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. 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. Also, Fridays at 8:45 a.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.
SilverSneakers Classic Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215–698–3012.
Tai Chi Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 7:30 to 8 p.m. $5 a class. 215–685–1227.
Tai Chi at Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave., 215–632–5330. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Mondays through Jan. 16. No classes on Dec. 26, Jan. 2. Additional class on Jan. 3.
Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 p.m. $5 drop-in. 215–698–3012.
Zumba Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 a class. 215–685–1227.
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 Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop-in fee. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012 or www.nccfun.org
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.
Fleet Reserve Association USCG Sector Delaware (Coast Guard Station), 1 Washington Ave. Open to all enlisted, active duty, retired, veterans of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. 1 p.m. Christmas party. thomasgroeber@hotmail.com or 215–379–0360.
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, Dec. 6
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 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.
Computer Class Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Introduction to Microsoft Excel. 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
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.
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 paula@lifecoachphilly.com.
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 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–698–3012.
SilverSneaker Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3 drop-in fee. 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.
Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for advanced level. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $5. 215–683–1994.
T’ai Chi KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
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.
Victim, Survivor or Navigator: Choosing a Pathway to Joy Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $150, includes lunch. 215–934–6206 or www.cranaleith.org
Women’s Business Development Center Finding Your Funding. 6–8 p.m. 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. $10. Pre-register: 215–790-WBDC or www.womensbdc.org
Yoga Boyle Recreation Center, 13024 Stevens Road. 7 to 8 p.m. $10. mast.mallory@yahoo.com
Yoga Lackman Playground, 1101 Bartlett St. Class is for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $5 per class. 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, SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit members. $5. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Zumba Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012 or www.nccfun.org
MEETINGS
Support group for people affected by addiction. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Road.
Al-Anon Meeting St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hawthorne and Tyson avenues. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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.
Support Group for Addicts Continues on 12/20. 7:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Road.
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, Dec. 7
EVENTS
Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 5:30 to 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.
Amici Opera Company 6 p.m. Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria, 424 N. Main St. (Route 113), Souderton. $49.95 for dinner and concert. Reservations: 215–799–1312. amiciopera.com
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.
Boot Camp with John Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.
Cardio Kettlebell with Dottie O 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.
Computer Class Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Introduction to Microsoft Office Word. 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
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.
Dance and Tone Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 6:30 p.m. $5. 215–683–1994.
Drama Class Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 14. Call to register. 215–685–1227.
Jewish Memoirs KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. A discussion of modern Jewish history through personal memoirs. Facilitated by Reena Friedman. 215–698–7300.
Kids Fit Mix with Tyler Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:45 p.m. 215–698–3012 or www.nccfun.org
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 paula@lifecoachphilly.com.
Line Dancing. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:15 p.m. Free. 215–698–7300.
Mah Jongg. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. 7 p.m. Bring your card or buy one. 215–886–8000.
Mah Jongg Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10 a.m. 215–673–7734.
Meet Santa Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 5–7:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa Claus, cookies, crafts, storytime. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 215–685–8756.
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.
Salt Sense with Eileen KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:45 a.m. Facilitated by nutritionist Eileen Chopnick, from Betty the Caterer. 215–698–7300.
Scrabble KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Second-Hand Shop Ann’s Attic, Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Proceeds benefit the church’s daily meal program and weekly food cupboard.
Seniors Singles Dance Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open to ages 50-plus. Admission is $12. Parking behind building. Continues Dec. 14 and 21. 215–834–7310.
SilverSneakers Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 11 a.m. $3 if not a member. 215–683–1994.
SilverSneaker Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Classes Nazareth Hospital seventh-floor rehab conference room, 2601 Holme Ave. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Continues Dec. 14. Pre-register: 215–335–7727.
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.
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
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, Dec. 8
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.
Bingo KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. Free. Prizes to winners. 215–698–7300.
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. aslla@aol.com
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.
Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 8 to 9 p.m. 215–685–0596.
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.
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
Christmas Shopping Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland, 2815 Byberry Road, Hatboro. Friday, Dec. 2. Noon to 2 p.m. No fee for tables. Vendors are asked to provide prize or gift basket for holiday party. 215–675–0103, Ext. 610 or nwyche@wel.org
Christmas Bazaar Dec. 3. Holy Nativity Church, 205 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities for children. 215–663–9903.
Victorian Christmas Bazaar & Tea Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave. Saturday, Dec. 3. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 215–685–0599 or ryerssmuseum@gmail.com
Holiday Craft and Home Fair Delaire Landing Complex recreation center, 9355 State Road. Sunday, Dec. 4. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor Night Tuesday, Dec. 6. 6 to 9 p.m. St. Hubert High School, 7320 Torresdale Ave. 267–333–2034.
