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Calendar of Events: May 23-30

Thursday, May 23

EVENTS

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

Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Ceramics Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 6 to 9 p.m. $8 a class. 215-685-8753.

Farm Stand Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. Fruits, vegetables, cage-free brown eggs, cheeses, apple butter, pumpkin butter and raw honey. 215-728-2131.

Fresh For All Salvation Army, 5830 Rising Sun Ave. Fruit and vegetable distribution. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-220-1920.

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. $10. Ages 5-12. 215-698-3012.

Mother’s Day Celebration 12:45 p.m. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Music and dancing. 215-745-3127.

St. Jerome Food Bank 2950 Holme Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointment: 215-805-8479.

Shotokan Karate Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 7 to 9 p.m. All ages. Also Tuesdays.

Smoking-Cessation Program 6-7:30 p.m. Conference room B at Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave. Continues May 30. Registration: foxchase.org/events/spring-2019-tobacco-treatment-program. Information: Allison Zambon, 215-214-3701 or [email protected]

Yoga Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. All levels. 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267-738-8393.

MEETINGS

Alanon St. John Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave. 1 to 2 p.m.

Al-Anon Paul’s Run boardroom, 9896 Bustleton Ave. 7-8 p.m. Thursdays.

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.

St. Cecilia Seniors 535 Rhawn St. New members always welcomed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. 215-725-1240.

Friday, May 24

EVENTS

Adult Basic Computer Class Free. Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10 to 11 a.m. Also Wednesdays. Rebecca Thompson: 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Art Class Acrylic painting on canvas. Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $8 per class, supplied included. Bring a smock or old clothes. 215-685-8714.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 10:30 a.m. Anyone 50 or older welcome for coffee, doughnuts, bingo and pinochle. Dues $30 per year.

Widow & Widower Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Saturday, May 25

EVENTS

GED Classes Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Free. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Register: [email protected] or 856-672-4321.

Pennypack Park cleanup Friends of Pennypack Park. Every fourth Saturday, March to November, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Locations vary. Volunteers welcome. 215-934-PARK or friendsofpennypackpark.org.

Sunday, May 26

EVENTS

Classroom Thrift Shop Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. 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.

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall, 2445 Cottman Ave. Every Sunday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 150 vendors. 215-625-FLEA (3532) or www.PhilaFleaMarkets.org

GED Classes Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Free. 1 p.m. Register: [email protected] or 856-672-4321.

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.

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

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28

EVENTS

CareerLink Resume Workshop Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Noon to 2 p.m. 215-685-8756.

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.

Greater Philadelphia Chorale Rehearsals St. Jerome school hall, 8100 Colfax St. All singers are invited. 7-8:30 p.m. 215-313-5363.

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

Total Joint Replacement Education Class Second-floor pathology conference room at Jeanes Hospital’s patient care center, 7600 Central Ave. 6 to 7 p.m. Pre-register: 215-728-3944.

Yoga Boyle Recreation Center, 13024 Stevens Road. 7 to 8 p.m. $10. [email protected].

Zumba Jardel Recreation Center, 1400 Cottman Ave. Open to the public. $5 per session. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215-685-0596.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Meeting St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hawthorne Street and Tyson Avenue. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Knit, Crochet, Pray Together 1-2:30 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215-934-6206.

Morning Glories Seniors Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage and Unruh streets. For men and women 50 or older. 10:30 a.m. Speakers, refreshments, bingo. Tuesdays 215-624-6764.

Nar-Anon 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.

Wissinoming Civic Association, 7 p.m. at Grace City Church, 6035 Walker St. Group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. 215-288-6468.

Women’s Empowerment Group The Share Center, 7137 Torresdale Ave. 7 p.m. 856-308-5650.

Wednesday, May 29

EVENTS

Book Circle Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Discussion of bestseller The Ninth Hour, by Alice McDermott. Led by Danielle Gagnon. 215-934-6206 or cranaleith.org

Community Classroom Hernias: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, Jeanes Hospital campus, 7600 Central Ave. Led by Dr. Mauricio Wilk. Register: 215-728-4861 or [email protected]

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.

Job Search Help Noon to 2 p.m. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Provided one on one by CareerLink. Continues June 5, 12 and 26.

Parenting Class Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For parents with children birth to 5 years old.

Senior Singles Dance/Live Music Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open to ages 50-plus. $12. Parking behind building. Wednesdays. 215-834-7310.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Crossroads Community Church, 7721 Torresdale Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Bereavement Group For people older than 60 struggling with the loss of a spouse. Sponsored by Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s-Raphael Sacks funeral home. Facilitated by Rivka Powers. Northeast NORC, 8546-B Bustleton Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Register: 215-320-0351 or [email protected].

Depression Bipolar Support Group 8220 Castor Ave, fourth floor. 5:55 to 7:45 p.m. Ed: 215-728-7609.

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.

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.

Thursday, May 30

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.

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

VENDOR ALERTS

Flea Market Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. Saturday, June 1. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Pricing of spaces: 215-287-1565.

Flea Market Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Saturday, June 1. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spaces $25 (2 parking spaces). 215-947-8200.

Flea Market Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 8580 Verree Road. Saturday, June 22. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25 a space. Joan Maher, 215-214-2822. ••

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