Thursday, Dec. 15
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.
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.
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.
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. 10:30 a.m. Also Fridays. For age 50 or older. 215–426–9799.
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.
Lunch and Entertainment KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Noon to 2 p.m. 215–745–3127.
Range of Motion Exercise KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.
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.
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 [email protected]
MEETINGS
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.
Nar-Anon Northeast Philadelphia Livengrin Foundation, 9140 Academy Road. For anyone affected by someone’s drug addiction. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Nicotine Anonymous Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave. This is a 12-step support program for those who want to stop using nicotine. 4:30 p.m. 215–939–6491.
Upper Holmesburg Civic Association St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m. The group meets monthly on the third Thursday except July and August.
Friday, Dec. 16
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
Beginner Mat Yoga Fox Chase Library, Rhawn and Jeanes streets. Noon to 1 p.m. Bring a mat. Through May 26. 267–738–8393.
Bingo Our Lady of Consolation Parish, 7051 Tulip St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Parking in church lot. Handicapped accessible. 215–333–0442.
Chair Yoga Fox Chase Library, Rhawn and Jeanes streets. 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Through May 26. 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. 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 [email protected]
Line Dancing Mayfair Recreation Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3. 215–683–1994.
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.
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.
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. 17
EVENTS
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.
Cardio Kettlebell with Jackie Moon Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Computer Class Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Computer Basics. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Concert Multicultural Arts Mosaic presents Timeless Classics. 7:30 p.m. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Pianist Lance Wiseman, violinist Aleksander Spivak and soprano Tatyana Mykhaylova. Music from Beethoven, Broadway, Star Wars and more. Anyone who buys a ticket gets their parents and grandparents admitted free. 855–594–8414 or maephila.brownpapertickets.com
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 Day Out 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave. For kids 4–11 while their parents run errands. Games, crafts, a movie, snacks and lunch will be provided. $20 per child, $45 for families of three-plus children, half-day rates available. 215–338–1775.
LEGO Club Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 215–685–0494. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Bricks will be provided. For children of all ages.
Living Nativity St. William Church parking lot, 6200 Rising Sun Ave. 6 to 7 p.m., after the 5 p.m. Mass. Blessing of Christmas, readings, Christmas carols, hot chocolate, coffee, tea and cookies.
Minecraft Club Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. For ages 8–14. Hosted by librarian Mr. Pagan. 2 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Open House Shabbat Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. 9 a.m. After services, guests invited for Kiddush and to meet Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky. 215–673–2511 or [email protected]
Pet Photos with Santa Petco, 9717 Roosevelt Blvd. 1–4 p.m. Proceeds to Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control. Adoptions available, donations accepted.
Pilates with Wendy 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.
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 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
Singles 55+ Breakfast Call for location. 10:30 a.m. 215–695–0510.
Sunday, Dec. 18
EVENTS
Christmas Concert 4:30 to 6 p.m. Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave. An offering will be taken to support the Liberian Education Project. Desserts and beverages. 215–673–2745.
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.
Live Nativity United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. 6 to 8 p.m. Live animals and refreshments. 215–632–1929.
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.
Senior Friends Dinner 55-plus meeting at 5 Star Diner, 11650 Roosevelt Blvd. 3 p.m. 215–288–0152 or 215–969–7167.
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. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Reopens Jan. 8. 215–969–3645.
Vendor Event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Free admission and parking. 30-plus vendors, homemade items, gifts for the holidays. 215–698–3012.
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. 19
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.
Blood Drive Holy Redeemer Hospital main building atrium, first floor, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. 215–938–3692 or www.redcrossblood.org
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.
Chanukah & December Birthday Party KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Meal and live musical entertainment. $3. 215–698–7300.
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.
Cutting the Cord Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 6:30 p.m. Learn how to watch TV shows and movies without cable. 215–685–0547.
Hebrew Language Classes KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Intermediate classes in Hebrew. Free. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Holiday Story Time with Mr. Malcolm Katharine Drexel Branch, 11099 Knights Road. 6 p.m. Craft and refreshments. 215–685–9383.
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.
Power Yoga with Dana Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 p.m. $5 drop-in. 215–698–3012.
Scrabble KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Sensory Story Time for young people with autism spectrum disorder, those with difficulty in large groups or those sensitive to sensory overload. At Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave., 6:30 p.m. Call 215–685–0494 to register. Space is very limited.
SilverSneakers Classic Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215–698–3012.
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.
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.
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.
Compassionate Friends American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2068 Red Lion Road. 7 p.m. Support group for family members grieving the death of a child, regardless of age or cause. Families asked to bring framed picture of loved one for a memorial service. 215–396–0460.
Northwood Academy Charter School Board 5:30 p.m. 4621 Castor Ave. Future meetings on Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 20, April 18, May 15 and June 19. northwoodcs.org
Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9:30 a.m.
Take Back Your Neighborhood Max Myers Playground, 1601 Hellerman St. 7 p.m. 215–205–2167.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
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.
Blood Drive Holy Redeemer Hospital main building atrium, first floor, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 215–938–3692 or http://www.redcrossblood.org
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.
Kids Tumbling Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Ages 3–6. 215–698–3012.
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.
Preschool Storytime Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave. For children ages 2 to 5. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Continues Dec. 27. 215–685–0494.
Preschool Storytime with Mr. Pagan Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. (at Overington Street). 11 a.m. 215–685–1473.
Sculpt & Tone with Wendy Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–698–3012.
Senior Store & More KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. Products include batteries, jewelry, laundry detergent, perfume and reading glasses. 215–698–7300.
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.
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.
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 Norcom Community Center. 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. 215–698–3012 or www.nccfun.org
Zumba Gold KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for Athletic, SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit members. $5. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
MEETINGS
Al-Anon Meeting St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hawthorne and Tyson avenues. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
John Birch Society 7–9 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. DVD presentation on The Constitution is the Solution. Refreshments. Continues Jan. 17 and Feb. 21.
Lawncrest Community Association St. William social hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. 7 p.m. 215–342–5642.
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.
Northwood Civic Association St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. 7 p.m. 215–856–3310.
Support Group for Addicts 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. 21
EVENTS
Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 5:30 to 6 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.
Bariatric Surgery Information Session Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave. 8–9 a.m. 1–855-LESS-YOU.
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.
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.
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 [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.
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. 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.
Special Burt’s Brain Games KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
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.
Greater Bustleton Civic League, American Heritage Federal Credit Union community room, 2060 Red Lion Road, 7 p.m. Meets on fourth Wednesday of the month. gbcleague.com
Jewish Culture Club Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Marine Corps League, All Divisions Detachment FOP Hall, 11630 Caroline Road. New members invited. Meets third Wednesday of the month. 7:30 p.m. 267–281–2228.
Parkwood Civic Association 7 p.m. St. Anselm Church parish hall, 12670 Dunksferry Road. Guest speaker: Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel. Performance by singer-guitarist Ed Gilchrist. Games and Jewish apple cake.
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. 22
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]
Holiday Cookie Project Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Baking at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cookies will be delivered to EMTs, nurses and doctors on Dec. 25. To bake or deliver: 215–677–1600 or [email protected]
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: Mothers and Daughters KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Movie features Susan Sarandon, Courteney Cox and Sharon Stone. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
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.
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.
St. Cecilia Seniors 535 Rhawn St. New members always welcomed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–742–5018.
VENDOR ALERTS
Vendor Event Sunday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Free admission and parking. 30-plus vendors, homemade items, gifts for the holidays. 215–698–3012.
