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Calendar of Events: May 17, 2017

Thursday, May 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.

Afternoon Delight: Grace & Frankie 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Two episodes of the show starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. 215–698–7300.

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. $2. 215–685–0576.

Arts, Music & Dance Festival Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 10:30 a.m. Continues May 19–21. 215–677–1600 or shaareshamayim.org

Bingo Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 12:30 p.m. Also Mondays at 12:45 p.m. $3. 215–683–1994.

Career Fair Brightwood Career Institute, 177 Franklin Mills Blvd. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Refreshments. Giveaways. 215–612–6600 or brightwoodcareer,edu/philadelphia-mills-pa

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.

Delaware River Spring Fling Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser for Delaware River City Corp. For tickets and sponsorship, 215–425–8350 or drcc-phila.org

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

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.

Enhance Fitness Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8 to 9 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Exercise Class with Linda Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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

Hola Current Events in Spanish Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Karaoke Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. 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.

Lecture Sponsored by RSVP Philadelphia. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Geared to veterans. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Lunch. 267–345–7787.

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

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.

Range of Motion Exercise KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.

Rosalie’s Review & Lunch 11:45 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Friendly discussion of various topics and issues that surround being Jewish. 215–698–7300.

RSVP Philadelphia’s Veterans Program 10:30 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Includes lunch. Free. Register: 267–345–7787.

Senior Lunch & Expo Sponsored by state Rep. Kevin Boyle. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fox Chase Recreation Center, 7901 Ridgeway St. RSVP: 215–695–1016.

Shotokan Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $5. 215–613–1070.

SilverSneakers Classic Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215–613–1070.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. With Herb Caplan. There is a fee for guests. 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneakers Yoga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Instructor Donna Price. $5. 215–698–7300.

Single Seniors 65-plus invited to a fun happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call for location. 215–380–9144.

Tap Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 to 11 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Teen Third Thursdays Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Crafts and games. Snacks provided. 4:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.

Voices in Harmony Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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.

Journey’s Way Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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.

Rhawnhurst Civic Association Group hosts Eyes and Ears Blockwatch. Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. 6:30 p.m.

Town Meeting 10 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Learn about what is going on at the center. 215–698–7300.

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, May 19

EVENTS

Advanced Line Dancing with Cil Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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 Line Dancing Mayfair Recreation Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3. 215–683–1994.

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

Bingo Ukrainian Cathedral, 801 N. 8th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Private parking lot on premises. 215–829–8103.

Bingo Our Lady of Consolation Parish, 7051 Tulip St. Fridays. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 7 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. Continues 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 North Philadelphia Jet Center, 11301A Norcom Road (NE Phila. Airport). Learn aerospace, military leadership, drill and more. For boys and girls ages 12 to 19. 6:30 to 9 p.m. 267–251–3554.

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. 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.

Designer Bag Bingo Sponsored by St. Leo Council Knights of Columbus. 7 to 11 p.m. St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. $30, includes drinks and dessert. Benefits St. Leo KOC’s food basket program. Tickets and information: Nick (267–315–2096), Bud (484–889–2347) or Jeff (267–718–4247).

Intro to Internet Searching Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0494.

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 with Rocky & Marie Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. 9:30 to 11 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Non-Denominational Inspirational Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 10 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Scrabble Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 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.

Service Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 7:30 p.m. 215–624–9600.

SilverSneakers Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Muscular strength training class. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:10 p.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneakers Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–698–3012.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:15 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–698–7300.

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

Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for beginners. Noon to 1 p.m. $5. 215–683–1994.

Storytime with Mr. Paul 10 a.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue). Children’s librarian Mr. Paul will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Butterfly and Moth. 215–685–8756.

Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9:30 a.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

Breastfeeding Support Group Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments. Every third Friday. Sponsored by Maternity Care Coalition. 215–850–6855.

Northeast Sunrisers Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Country Club Diner, 1717 Cottman Ave.

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, May 20

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.

Block Captain Boot Camp First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, 4300 Tacony St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez. City agencies in attendance. 215-MU6–3986.

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.

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.

Fur Follies Sponsored by Showtime Charities. Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Road. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face painters, magician, moonbounce, live music. Proceeds benefit local animal rescues and shelters. 732–773–2313.

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

Ham and Turkey Dinner All Saints Rhawnhurst, 1811 Loney St. 5–7 p.m. $10. 215–342–6310.

Job Search Help Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 215–685–0494. 10 a.m. to noon.

Little Ree Storytime 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Neshaminy Mall.

Love Your Park Day Lardner’s Point Park, 5202 Levick St. at the base of Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cleanup, plantings and beautification. 215–425–8350. Drcc-phila.org

Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run 8:30 a.m. Registration at 7:30 a.m. at Rowland Avenue and Vista Street. Route along Frankford Avenue and around Lincoln High School. In memory of police Sgt. Timothy Simpson. Proceeds to FOP Lodge 5 survivors fund and Mayfair Memorial Playground. https://www.runtheday.com/register/detail/2017-mayfair-fallen-hero-run

Mayfair May Fair 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frankford and Cottman avenues. Rain or shine. Classic car show. Live music by Jamison Celtic Rock. Grey Lodge beer garden, 15th Police District Advisory Committee, crafters, food, sidewalk sales, monarch butterfly release and milkweed planting, military vehicles and Pretzel Factory customer appreciation day. Mayfairrun.com

Mr. Pagan’s Reading Club for Boys Activities and scary books for boys ages 9 to 12. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 2 p.m. Continues June 17. 215–685–1473.

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.

RADical Readers Book Club Torresdale Branch Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. Books, crafts, snacks and community service for students grades 3 to 7, plus “kiddie corner.” Contact Khadijah Johnson-Moore at [email protected]

Recycling Friends of Pennypack Park at Lincoln High School, Ryan and Rowland, every third Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon., rain or shine. Visit friendsofpennypackpark.org or call 215–934-PARK for list of accepted items and info.

Shredding Event Hosted by state Rep. Kevin Boyle at his district office, 7801 Hasbrook Ave. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–695–1016.

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

Yoga 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. St. Luke’s, 1946 Welsh Road. $10. Bring mat. 215–969–3645.

MEETINGS

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

To Live Again For widows and widowers. 1:30 p.m. Langhorne United Methodist Church, 301 E. Maple Ave., Langhorne. Meets third Saturday of the month. 267–343–3273.

Sunday, May 21

EVENTS

Art Club Every Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. through June 18. Tacony Library and Arts Building, 6918 Torresdale Ave. Free. Ages 5 or older. [email protected]

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

Flea Market Archbishop Ryan High School, 11201 Academy Road. Sponsored by theater arts parents association. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. 267–334–5064.

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall parking lot, Cottman Avenue. Every Sunday through November. 215–625-FLEA or www.PhilaFleaMarkets.org

Guided park walks led by Roland Williams of Friends of Pennypack. Free history and nature discussions. Locations vary. Every third Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., through November. Call 215–934-PARK or visit friendsofpennypackpark.org for info.

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 handbells. 4 to 5 p.m. 215–333–4103.

Sculpt & Tone Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–613–1070.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for members. Guests $5. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.

Thrift Store — Memorial Church of St. Luke parish hall basement, 1946 Welsh Road. Every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–969–3645.

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

MEETINGS

Friendship Club 55-plus Dinner meeting. 3 p.m. Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd. 215–288–0152 or 215–677–1369.

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

Monday, May 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 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.

Beginner’s Line Dance with Carole Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30. 215–685–0576.

Bingo Ukrainian Cathedral, 801 N. 8th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Private parking lot on premises. 215–829–8103.

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

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.

Current Events Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Fitness Classes True Vine Wissinoming, 4610 Devereaux Ave. 7–8 p.m. Beginner cardio kickboxing and weightlifting. $2. 215–620–9083.

Fitness at Frankford Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Adults and teens welcome to exercise to fitness instruction videos. 5:30 p.m. Continues June 5. 215–685–1473.

Hebrew Language Classes KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Intermediate classes in Hebrew. Free. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.

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

Learn Photography 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. Pre-register: 215–685–8756.

Mah Jong KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Have fun with friends in this tile matching game. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.

Music Therapy Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.

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.

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:10 p.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–6908–7300.

SilverSneakers Circuit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:55 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneakers Classic Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215–698–3012.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–698–7300.

SilverSplash KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. 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.

Sketch Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. $2. 215–685–0576.

Tai Chi Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 7:30 to 8 p.m. $5 a class. 215–685–1227.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 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.

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

All Around This World Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue). Music and world cultures program by Jay Sand. Kids will sing along and dance. 4 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 215–685–8756.

Ceramics Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Ceramic Classes Disston Recreation Center, 4423 Longshore Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–685–8750.

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.

Enhance Fitness Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Exercise Class with Betty Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. 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.

Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0472.

Job Search Using a Computer Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue). 10 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. Continues May 30 and June 6. 215–685–8756.

Joint Replacement Surgery Seminar Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. 6–7 p.m. Free. Register: 215–728–3944.

Kids Tumbling Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Ages 3–6. 215–698–3012.

Knit, Crochet, Pray Together Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15. Call 215–934–6206 or email [email protected] for information.

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.

Laptop Computer Time Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. For adults. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–685–1473.

Life Coach Training Seminar Learn how to change lives while embracing your own. Seminars held in the Northeast. Inquire for location. Register. 7 p.m. 215–725–1995 or email [email protected]

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 with Wendy Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–698–3012.

SilverSneakers Circuit Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.

SilverSneakers Circuit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1 p.m. Instructor Herb Caplan. $5. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneakers Yoga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:45 a.m. Instructor Miriam Martinez. $5.

Sing-A-Long Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.

Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for advanced level. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $5. 215–683–1994.

Spanish/English Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Storytime Barnes & Noble children’s department, Neshaminy Mall, 11 a.m. Coloring and activities follow. Free. Recommended for ages 2–8. 215–364–4235.

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

Tai Chi Easy for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $3 per session.

Tap Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 9 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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 Street and Tyson Avenue. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Knit, Crochet, Pray Together Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215–934–6206. cranaleith.org. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Through June 13. $90 for series.

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.

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.

Rotary Club of Frankford-Northeast Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe, 9242 N. Delaware Ave. 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, May 24

EVENTS

Ab Blast Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 5:30 to 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.

Amici Opera Company 6 p.m. Dinner and opera Verdi’s A Masked Ball. Franco and Luigi’s, 1549 S. 13th St. (at Tasker Street). $44.95. 215–755–8903.

Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Painting. 1 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Bingo Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 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.

Bridge Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. For beginners and advanced. 9 to 11 a.m. 215–685–0576.

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.

Line Dancing Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Lunch & Learn with Journey’s Way 11:45 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. For recently retired baby boomers or those thinking of retiring. Wednesdays. 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.

Music Instruction Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1:30 to 3 p.m. 215–685–0576.

Music Therapy Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:45 to 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.

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

SilverSneakers Circuit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215–698–7300.

SilverSneaker Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.

Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Read by Mr. Pagan. 6 p.m. 215–685–1473.

Tai Chi St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. 10 a.m. For age 50 or older. 215–426–9799.

Tai Chi Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $2. 215–685–0576.

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

Holme Circle Civic Association, St. Jerome’s School Hall, 3031 Stamford St. (at Colfax Street), 7 p.m. Usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. 215–518–0914 or [email protected]

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.

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

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

Thursday, May 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.

Computer Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.

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

Laptop Computer Time Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. For teenagers. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.

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.

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

Rummage Sale Presentation BVM church hall, Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Friday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–379–1364.

Flea Market Archbishop Ryan High School, 11201 Academy Road. Sponsored by theater arts parents association. May 21. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Setup 6:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Tables (not provided) $20. 267–334–5064 or [email protected]

Flea Market Overington Park, 1300 Orthodox St. Saturday, June 3. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces $10. Bring your own table. 215–533–7747.

Flea Market Wissinoming United Methodist Church, Jackson and Comly streets. Saturday, June 3. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indoors. Tables $10. 267–258–8772 or 215–289–5957.

Flea Market Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. Saturday, June 3. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date June 11. Spaces $15 outside and $20 inside. Jane: 215–742–2112.

Flea Market Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Spaces $25 (two parking spaces). 215–947–8200.

Flea Market St. Michael’s Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street. June 3. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces $20 (you must supply your own table). No food vendors. Please bring a canned good for the church food pantry. Pat Walder: 215–425–6190.

Flea Market Saturday, June 3. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4600 Richmond St. Spaces $15 or two for $25. Bring your own table. 267–738–5414.

Flea Market June 10. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave. Spaces $15. Bring own tables. Rain date June 17. 215–698–8391.

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