Thursday, Jan. 11
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. $2. 215–685–0576.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
Cardio Kickboxing with Sheryl SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
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.
Drama Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–685–0576.
E-Gadget Help Desk 3–5 p.m. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Free help using smart phones and tablets. 215–685–0501.
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.
Fresh For All Salvation Army, 5830 Rising Sun Ave. Fruit and vegetable distribution. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–220–1920.
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
Movie 3 Generations 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Starring Susan Sarandon and Naomi Watts. Free. 215–698–7300.
Nutritious & Delicious 11:45 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Nurse practitioner Radmila Gaisinsky will lead a session about health concerns. 215–698–7300.
Range of Motion Exercise KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.
Resume Open Lab Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Help with resumes. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continues Jan. 18 and 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. 215–685–1473.
Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $5. 215–613–1070.
SilverSneakers Classic SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
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. All levels. 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267–738–8393.
Yoga with Gina SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 p.m. 215–613–1070.
Zumba with Denise SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop-in fee. 6:15 p.m. 215–698–3012.
Zumba Fitness Class 6:30 p.m. Tina’s Center Stage Studio of Dance, 3401 Friendship St. First class free, $5 per class for returning students. Continues Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1. Instructor Hannah Tilton: 267–228–1827 or hannah.zumba.com
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
Alanon St. John Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave. 1 to 2 p.m.
Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association 7 p.m. Wesley Enhanced Living, 7040 Oxford Ave. 215–722–4901.
Grief Support Group Sponsored by nonprofit Liberty Hospice. Meets second Thursday of the month at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 2 to 3:30 p.m. 215–603–4642.
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.
Northeast Neighborhoods Preservation Workshop Hosted by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. 7–8 p.m. All Saints Church, Torresdale. 9601 Frankford Ave. Presentation on existing protections for historic buildings and sites in the Northeast. Submit Northeast historic landmark photos on the Alliance’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages. Information: cslama@preservationalliance.com
Friday, Jan. 12
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.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
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.
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.
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.
Family Game Night 7 to 9 p.m. Free snack. Crossroad Community Church, Artisan Plaza, 8100 Roosevelt Blvd.
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 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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9:30 a.m. Also Tuesdays. 215–685–0576.
Tumbling with JoJo SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 3:30 p.m. www.tumblingwithjojo.com
Yoga Fox Chase Library, Rhawn and Jeanes streets. Chair yoga 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Seniors mat yoga noon to 1 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267–738–8393.
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. With Corrine Reynolds. Free for Silver & Fit. Fee for guests. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
MEETINGS
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, Jan. 13
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Crafty Kids Ryerss Mansion & Library, 7370 Central Ave., 215–685–0599. Meets second Saturday of the month. Free but donations are welcome.
Crocheting/Knitting/Looming Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, Byberry and Barbary roads. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring materials. Free instruction. Light refreshments.
Esther House Women’s Ministry R.A.W. Kingdom, 3514 Ryan Ave. Every second Saturday of the month at 5:30 p.m. 215–333–2563 or RAW_Kingdom@yahoo.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.
Minecraft Club Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. For ages 8–12. 2 p.m. Continues Feb. 10 and March 10. 215–685–1473.
Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10 a.m. 215–613–1070 or www.nccfun.org
Prepare for Retirement Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by Citizens Bank. Free. No registration required. 215–685–0522.
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.
Retirement Planning Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. Presented by Citizens Bank. 215–685–0522.
Retreat Day of Reflection & Wellness for Female Veterans Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215–934–6206.
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, Jan. 14
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company 4 p.m. Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Private home, 1617–19 N. Mississippi Ave., Venice Park, New Jersey. Pasta. $25. 215–224–0257.
Book Review Sponsored by Sisterhood of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai. Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd. The Two-Family House. $29, includes full breakfast. 215–969–6106.
Classroom Thrift Shop Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–624–9600.
Credit Repair Classes St. James Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. 9 to 9:45 a.m. 215–743–1828.
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 handbells. 4 to 5 p.m. 215–333–4103.
Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
Monday, Jan. 15
EVENTS
Day of Service Northeast Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, 8546-B Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will assist older adults aging in place. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16. Michael Priole: 215–320–0351 or mpriole@jewishfederation.org
Martin Luther King Day of Service Public invited to help with service projects that help the homeless, elderly and sick. Abington Friends School, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown. 9 a.m. to noon. 215–576–3950.
Martin Luther King Day of Service Mount Zion Baptist Church, 8101 Erdrick St. (at Welsh Road). 9 a.m. to noon. Continental breakfast, panel discussion on homelessness, canned goods drive, door-to-door donation collection, assembling of care packs of travel-size toiletries. 215–624–8869.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
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.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
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.
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.
Kids Tumbling SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 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.
Preschool Storytime with Mr. Pagán 11 a.m. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Continues Feb. 6 and 20 and March 6 and 20. 215–685–1473.
Sculpt & Tone with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6 p.m. $5 per class drop-in fee. 215–698–3012.
SilverSneakers Circuit SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3 drop-in fee. 215–613–1070.
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. Tuesdays. 215–364–4235.
Tai Chi Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 a.m. 215–683–1994
Tai Chi for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $3 per session. Tuesdays. Rebecca Thompson: 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
Tap Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 9 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Torah Portion of the Week B’nai Israel, 8201 Castor Ave. Sponsored by Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. All welcome. Free pizza. Bring own beverage. Use Solly Avenue entrance. Bob Slurzberg: 215–745–8356.
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. 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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
John Birch Society Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. 7 to 9 p.m. Video: The Constitution is the Solution. Refreshments. Future meeting on Feb. 20.
Knit, Crochet, Pray Together 1–2:30 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215–934–6206.
Knitters Group Every third Tuesday of the month through June 19. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 1 to 2 p.m. Led by Pitsi Linitsky. Light refreshments. Co-sponsored by Northeast NORC. 215–677–1600 or 215–320–0351.
Lawncrest Community Association St. William social hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. 7 p.m. 215–342–5642.
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. 6:40 to 8 p.m. 215–535–2962.
Northwood Civic Association Simpson Recreation Center, 1010 Arrott St. 7 p.m. 215–856–3310.
Rotary Club of Frankford-Northeast Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe, 9242 N. Delaware Ave. The group meets for lunch the first and third Tuesday of the month from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch $15.
Storytelling Northeast Regional Library, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 2228 Cottman Ave. For adults and teenagers. Continues Feb. 13. 215–685–0501 or lehup@freelibrary.org
Women’s Empowerment Group The Share Center, 7137 Torresdale Ave. 7 p.m. 856–308–5650.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
EVENTS
Ab Blast SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 5:30 to 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
Journey’s Way 10:40 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. For recently retired baby boomers or those thinking of retiring. 215–698–7300.
Kids Fit Mix with Tyler SPIN Community & Fitness, 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.
Line Dancing Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime For children and their parents. 6 p.m. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Continues Feb. 21 and March 21. 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.
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 Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Ave. (at Godfrey Avenue). 7 to 8 p.m. $5 each class. 215–685–1240.
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
8th Police District PSA-2 7 p.m. at Christ the King School Library, 3205 Chesterfield Road. Usually on the third Wednesday of the month. Discuss police-related issues for the area between Willits Road and Red Lion Road, from Roosevelt Boulevard to the Delaware River. Future meetings on Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 and June 20. 215–686–3080.
Clutterers Anonymous 8401 Roosevelt Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 267–607–2134 or clutterersannymous.orgtimes.com
Depression Bipolar Support Group 8220 Castor Ave, fourth floor. 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. 267–343–7558.
GRASP Meeting for anyone grieving who has lost someone to drugs or alcohol disease. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Fran at 215–745–4591 for the location.
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.
Nar-Anon For family and friends of addicts. Wednesdays, 8–9:30 p.m. Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave. 855-NAR-ANON.
Northwood Academy Charter School Board 5:30 p.m. 4621 Castor Ave. Future meetings on Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 and June 20.
Parkwood Civic Association 7 p.m. St. Anselm hall, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 7 p.m.
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.
Thursday, Jan. 18
EVENTS
A Day of Respite and Insight for Caregivers Facilitator John Collins. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215–934–6206.
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 for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org
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. 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.
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.
Teen Third Thursdays Crafts and games. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 4:30 p.m. Continues Feb. 15 and March 15. 215–685–1473.
Yoga Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. All levels. 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267–738–8393.
Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 8 to 9 p.m. 215–685–0596.
Zumba Fitness Class 6:30 p.m. Tina’s Center Stage Studio of Dance, 3401 Friendship St. First class free, $5 per class for returning students. Continues Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Instructor Hannah Tilton: 267–228–1827 or hannah.zumba.com
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
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.
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.
Rhawnhurst Civic Association Hosts Eyes and Ears Blockwatch. Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. 6:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia Seniors 535 Rhawn St. New members always welcomed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–742–5018.
Seniors Young at Heart All Saints’ Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. Noon. Bingo, guest speakers. Lunch $2. Meetings on first and third Thursdays of the month.
Town Hall Meeting Hosted by state Rep. Jason Dawkins. 6 to 7 p.m. James J. Sullivan School, 5300 Ditman St. Topics: Harrisburg, community development, new ShopRite in Wissinoming. 215–744–7901.
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.
VENDOR ALERTS
Flea Market St. Hubert High School cafeteria, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. Jan. 27. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Space with table — $30. 215–624–6840, Ext. 335 or shfleamarket@gmail.com
