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Thursday, March 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
Apprentice Opportunity Workshop 6 to 7 p.m. State Rep. Jason Dawkins’ office at 4667 Paul St. Continues March 29. 215–744–7901.
Arts & Crafts Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 11 a.m. $2. 215–685–0576.
Ballroom Dance Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Bingo 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Three cards for $1. Prizes to winners. 215–698–7300.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or [email protected]
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.
Computer Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 2 to 4 p.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.
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.
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.
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.
Resume Open Lab Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Help with resumes. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continues March 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 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.
Teen Third Thursdays Crafts and games. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 4:30 p.m. Continues April 19 and May 16. 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. 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 Gold for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 11 a.m. to noon. $3 per session. 215–624–5920 or [email protected]
MEETINGS
Alanon St. John Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave. 1 to 2 p.m.
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.
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.
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, March 16
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 Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, 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 [email protected]
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.
Bridge Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 3 p.m. 215–685–0576.
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.
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 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Poker Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Noon to 4 p.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. $2. 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. 8 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
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, March 17
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company 3 p.m. Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue). $20. 215–224–0257.
Arts and Crafts Class for Children Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. First month and registration is $25, then $20 per month. 11 a.m. to noon. 215–685–8753.
Brownies Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for girls in first and second grades. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–685–8734.
Cardio Kettlebell with Jackie Moon SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Crocheting/Knitting/Looming Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, Byberry and Barbary roads. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring materials. Free instruction. Light refreshments. 215–637–2266.
Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. Pelbano Recreation Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Sponsored by Crossroad Church. 215–632–1564.
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.
Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 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.
St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza St. Bartholomew church hall, 5600 Jackson St. 7 p.m. to midnight. Buffet, beer, DJ, BYOB. 21 and older. $35. 215–831–1224.
Spiritual Cinema & Discussion 7 p.m. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1946 Welsh Road. An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power. Documentary starring former Vice President Al Gore, speaking out against climate change inaction. Organic popcorn and iced tea. Discussion to follow. 215–969–3645.
Tumbling Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Tumbling for kids ages 4 to 14. 10 a.m. 215–685–8734.
MEETINGS
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, March 18
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company 3 p.m. Thomas’ Mignon. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue). $20. 215–224–0257.
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.
Nature and History Walk Sponsored by Friends of Pennypack Park. Meet at bike path entrance at Frankford Avenue and Ashburner Street. Guided walk from 1–3 p.m. 215–934-PARK.
Recital Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. The duo of Peter Wiley, cello, and Anna Polonsky, piano., will perform. $45, includes a buffet-style lunch. Noon. 215–887–8700.
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. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Continues March 25. 215–969–3645.
Yoga Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. 7 p.m. 267–475–7005.
MEETINGS
Jewish War Veterans Post 98 10 a.m. Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd. New members invited. Meets third Sunday of the month. 215–742–1420.
Monday, March 19
EVENTS
Ab Blast SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. There is a $5 per class drop-in fee. 5:30 p.m. 215–613–1070 or www.nccfun.org
Are You Saved? Studying Biblical salvation at a location in the Northeast. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215–941–4710.
Art Instruction for Kids Sponsored by Mural Arts Philadelphia. Free. Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, 6918 Torresdale Ave. For kids ages 10–14. Class meets 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30. (No class on Monday, May 28, Memorial Day.) Register: 215–685–0726 or www.muralarts.org/enroll
Beginner’s Line Dance with Jean and Pat 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.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or [email protected]
Boy Scouts of America Troop 367 St Christopher’s Trainer Hall, 13301 Proctor Road. Mondays. 7:30 p.m.
Cardio Kickboxing SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 material. 215–685–9395.
Claudia’s Fashions 9:30 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 215–698–7300.
Coffee & Conversations: Art for Stress Relief 9:30 a.m. Luis Camiella, Temple University social work student, will lead the workshop. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 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.
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.
Hebrew Language Classes KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Intermediate classes in Hebrew. Free. 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Kids Kettlebell SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.
Kol Sasson — A Capella Group 12:30 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. University of Maryland group will perform traditional Jewish music and American and Israeli pop. 215–698–7300.
Laptop Lounge Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. For adults and teenagers. Brush up on computer skills. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Continues March 26. 215–685–1473.
Mah Jong Lessons 1 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Game led by Linda Brown. $35 for eight session and your own Mah Jong card. Shelley Geltzer: 215–698–7300, Ext. 129 or [email protected]
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.
Palm Making and braiding Our Lady of Consolation, 7051 Tulip St. 1–8 p.m. Continues through March 22. Palm sold after Mass on March 24 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, at 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 215–435–2871.
Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Power Yoga with Dana SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 Storytime at the Library 6:30 p.m. Torresdale Branch, 3079 Holme Ave. Attendees may be on the autistic spectrum or have ADD/ADHD. Preschool-level books, songs and movement. 215–685–0494.
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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 Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Ave. (at Godfrey Avenue). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 each class. 215–685–1240.
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 SPIN Community & Fitness, 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. 215–396–0460.
Mayfair Civic Association, Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Meets the third Monday of odd-numbered months, 7 p.m. mayfaircivicassociation.com
Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m.
Take Back Your Neighborhood Max Myers Playground, 1601 Hellerman St. 7 p.m. 215–813–9806.
Tuesday, March 20
EVENTS
AARPTek Beyond the Basics 9 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Learn how to get the most from your mobile devices. Register: 1–866–740–6947.
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.
Afternoon Delight: The Crown 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. 215–698–7300.
Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215–624–5920 or [email protected]
Book Review and Luncheon Conducted by Irene Reiter of the novel The Two Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Randi’s Restaurant, 1619 Grant Ave. 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Proceeds benefit RSVP Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization that recruits volunteers 55 and older. $25, includes beverage and dessert. 267–345–7787.
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 [email protected]
Lunch & Bingo KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.
Mystery of God Basilian Spirituality Center, 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor. DVD series. Bishop Robert Barron uses the insights of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope Benedict XVI. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per session or $50 for series. www.stbasils.com
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 April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19. 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.
Sisterhood Bingo/Dinner Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 6 p.m. Boutique tables and a Chicken Lo Mein dinner with dessert. $23. 215–677–1600.
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 [email protected]
Tap Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 9 a.m. 215–685–0576.
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 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.
Bereavement Counseling Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 3. 215–677–1600.
John Birch Society 7 to 8:30 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. Movie, Katanga: The Untold Story (of U.N. Betrayal). Refreshments.
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 Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, 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.
Women’s Empowerment Group The Share Center, 7137 Torresdale Ave. 7 p.m. 856–308–5650.
Wednesday, March 21
EVENTS
Ab Blast SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 5:30 to 6 p.m. 215–698–3012.
Amici Opera Company 6 p.m. Dinner and Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Francoluigi’s, 1549 S. 13th St. (at Tasker Street). $20, dinner not included. 215–755–8903 or 215–224–0257.
Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Painting. 1 to 4 p.m. $2. 215–685–0576.
Become a Magician Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 4:30 p.m. Magic lessons with Jim MacElroy. For students in grades 6–8. Continues March 28 and April 4 and 11. Pre-register: 215–685–8755.
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.
Cooking Class: What’s in Season, All About Greens 5–8 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. Presenter: Leslie Porreca. $60, includes dinner. 215–934–6206 or cranaleoith.org
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 [email protected]
Line Dancing. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:15 p.m. Free. 215–698–7300.
Line Dancing with Carole 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 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.
Seniors Singles Dance/Live Music Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. Wednesdays. 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.
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.
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Classes Free. Wednesdays through May 2. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Nazareth Hospital’s first floor cancer center conference room, 2601 Holme Ave. Register: 215–335–7727.
Space Travel Program Explore the scientific and engineering challenges of getting into space, living and working in orbit and safely returning to earth. 4:30 p.m. Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. 215–685–0472.
Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime For children and their parents. 6 p.m. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Continues April 18 and May 16. 215–685–1473.
Surprise Movie 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 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.
Tai Chi Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $2. 215–685–0576.
Torah Portion of the Week B’nai Israel, 8201 Castor Ave. Sponsored by Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All welcome. Free pizza. Bring own beverage. Use Solly Avenue entrance. Bob Slurzberg: 215–745–8356.
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.
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 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.
Mayfair/Holmesburg Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Mansion House Building, 10800 Knights Road.
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 April 18, May 16 and June 20.
Parkwood Civic Association 7 p.m. St. Anselm Church basement hall, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 7 p.m. Annual membership can be purchased for $10 at the door, but admission is always free.
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, March 22
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Donations Jefferson Frankford Hospital, 4900 Frankford Ave. 7 a.m. to noon. 1–800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
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 [email protected]
CareerLink Resume Workshop Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. Continues March 29. 215–685–8756.
Girl Scouts Immanuel Lutheran School, 1015 Cottman Ave. For girls in grades one to 12. 7 p.m. [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.
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.
Resume Open Lab Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Help with resumes. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Theater Show Presented by Father Judge. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance. $12 at the door ($10 for senior citizens and kids under 12). Doors open 6:30 p.m. Continues March 23–24. Also, March 25 at 2 p.m. 215–338–9494, Ext. 1128.
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 Gold for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 11 a.m. to noon. $3 per session. 215–624–5920 or [email protected]
MEETINGS
Alanon Paul’s Run boardroom, 9896 Bustleton Ave. 7–8 p.m.
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.
West Torresdale/Morrell Park Civic Association Meeting 8th Police District Community Room, 3100 Red Lion Road. 6:30 p.m. [email protected] or Facebook.
VENDOR ALERTS
Indoor Flea Market Saturday, April 7. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Albert the Great hall, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Tables $18 each or two for $35. 215–512–1729 (Ray) or 215–850–562 (Mike).
Flea Market April 21. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maternity BVM lower church parking lot, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Bring own table. $20 parking space or two for $30. Rain date April 28. 215–588–3290.
Craft Fair and Flea Market Saturday, April 28. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Naval Support Activity base, 700 Robbins Ave. $20 by April 21, $30 afterward. Rain date May 5. 267–736–7643 or [email protected]
Flea Market April 28. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Auxiliary. Hospital parking garage, 10800 Knights Road. $20 per space. 215–831–2179.
Flea Market Saturday, April 28. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Ryerss. Burholme Park (on roadway directly behind Burholme Golf), 7370 Central Ave. $15 pre-registration, $20 day of. Tables not provided. Rain date May 5. 215–685–0599 or [email protected]
Community Yard Sale Saturday, April 28. Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per spot. Bring own tables and chairs. 215–685–0597.
