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Calendar of Events: Aug. 1- 8

Thursday, Aug. 1

EVENTS

Afternoon Artists at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free. 6918 Torresdale Ave. Art history theme. Homeschooling families are welcome with children 6 and up. Students not being homeschooled are also welcome to attend after school lets out. [email protected] or 267-686-7420.

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.

Ballroom Dance Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 12:30 to 2:30 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].

Cardio Kickboxing with Trainer Dan SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 5 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

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 Class 6-7 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. Modern, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical. $25 per month. 215-685-8714 or [email protected]

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.

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.

Farm Stand Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. Fruits, vegetables, cage-free brown eggs, cheeses, apple butter, pumpkin butter and raw honey. Open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November. 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.

Knitting Club Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6-8 p.m. $5. 215-685-9394.

Ladies & Couples Night Thunderbird Bowling Center, 1475 W. Street Road, Warminster. 7-9 p.m. $20 per person. Includes two hours of bowling, a bottle of wine and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP: 215-674-8250. Phillybowl.com.

Lunch and Entertainment Sidewater House Apartments, 780 Byberry Road. Activities at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., lunch at noon. $1.

Make Your Own Stuffed Alien 1 p.m. Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Storytime. For ages 4 and older with an adult caregiver. 215-685-8755.

Musical Princess and the Pea. Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre. Gratz College theater, Melrose Avenue and Old York Road, Melrose Park. $14 for children, $16 for adults. Through Aug. 3. 215-659-8550 or www.storybookmusical.org.

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 or philadelphiasfirsttoastmasters.com.

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.

Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $10. Ages 13 and older. $10. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Classic SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9-10 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.

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

Tai Chi with Marcus 8-9 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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.

Zumba with Denise SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop-in fee. 6:15-7:15 p.m. 215-698-3012.

Zumba for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3 per session, $5 for the year. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

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.

Girl Scout Troop 09561 Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Ave. For girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meets every other Thursday. [email protected].

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, Aug. 2

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].

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

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.

Learn about bariatric surgery options and support services and meet a bariatric surgeon. Free, Register: 855-Less-You.

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

Bicycle Rodeo Mayfair Elementary School, 3001 Princeton Ave. Cosponsored by Catholic Social Service and Mayfair Elementary Out-of-School Time. 1 to 2:30 p.m. 215-MA 4-5920.

Bingo Our Lady Of Consolation 7051 Tulip St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Games start 7 p.m. Fridays. 215-768-5668.

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

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.

Family Library Carnival 2 to 4:30 p.m. Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Games, prizes and popcorn. For pre-K through sixth grade. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. 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 10:30 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 Cardio Circuit SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. 215-698-3012.

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

SilverSplash KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. 215-698-7300.

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

Spinning 6-7 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Storytime with Mr. Paul 10 a.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Children’s librarian Mr. Paul will read Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena. Children who attend will receive a free copy of the book. 215-685-8756.

Tai Chi for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9 a.m. $3 per session, $5 for the year. Fridays. Rebecca Thompson: 215-624-5920 or [email protected].

Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8 a.m. Also Tuesdays. 215-685-0576.

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.

Yoga with a Breath with Lisa 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

Yoga Refresh 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.

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

Saturday, Aug. 3

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 Bootcamp with Jeremy 9-10 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 215-698-3012.

Eucharistic Adoration St. William lower church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave. 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Continues Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. 215-745-1389.

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

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

Movie William D. Oxley American Legion Post 133, 4637 Decatur St. (at Torresdale Avenue, a block south of Rhawn St.). 8 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Remember the 27 Crusaders, a documentary recounting the lives of the 27 Father Judge graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $10. 215-698-3012.

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.

Spinning 9-10 a.m. $10 or $24.99 per month. Bring own seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

Used Book Sale and Exchange Ryerss Museum & Library basement, 7370 Central Ave. First Saturday of every month. 215-685-0599.

Wiffle Ball Tournament Hayes Playground, 9945 President St. Benefits Breast Friends 3 Day Team. 9 a.m. 215-964-1944 or [email protected].

Sunday, Aug. 4

EVENTS

Amici Opera Company Donzetti’s Torquato Tasso. 2:30 p.m. Dock Woods, 275 Dock Woods Drive, Landsdale. 215-224-0257. 

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.

Doc’s Rock the Block Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 240 Geiger Road. Live music, raffles, 50/50, food trucks. docsrocktheblock.com

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall, 2445 Cottman Ave. Every Sunday through November. 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.

Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $5. 215-613-1070.

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

Thrift Shop Noon to 3 p.m. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 205 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Free cup of coffee. 215-663-9903. Sundays. www.HolyNativityRockledge.org.

Thrift Store St. Luke’s Memorial Church, 1946 Welsh Road. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. 215-969-3645.

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

Zumba with Elina 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Monday, Aug. 5

EVENTS

Are You Saved? Studying Biblical salvation at a location in the Northeast. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215-941-4710.

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. Also on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 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.

Cardinal Dougherty Alumni Band Rehearsal Every Monday, except major holidays. 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.. Second-floor band room at Archbishop Ryan High School, 11201 Academy Road. New members of all ages and skills welcome. [email protected]

Cardio Kickboxing SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6-7 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

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.

Chess Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 5 p.m. Open play. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. 215-685-0547.

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.

English as a Second Language Classes 6 to 8 p.m. Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Free. For adults. Sponsored by Indo-Chinese American Council. Also Wednesdays. 215-685-8755.

Fox Chase Library Art Group New members welcome. No fees. 1 to 3 p.m. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.

Kids Cardio Burst 6-6:45 p.m. $10. Ages 5-12. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Kids Kettlebell SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 6-6:45 p.m. 215-698-3012.

Lunchtime Spinning Noon to 1 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.

Pinochle Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. [email protected], 215-934-2714.

Power Hour with Kayla J. 6-7 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 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. 215-698-7300.

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. 9-10 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.

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

Silver and Fit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 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.

Spinning 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. $10 per class. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

Tai Chi Beginner with Marcus 8-9 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Yoga with Mariya SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.

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 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Methodist Church, 10910 Calera Road. 267-304-8553. Walk-ins are welcome. $6.

Zumba with Denise SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.

MEETINGS

Al-Anon St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 7:30-9 p.m.

Baking Group Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 1 p.m. Meets every first Monday of the month. 215-677-1600.

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. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register: 215-677-1600 or [email protected].

Fleet Reserve Association George L. Carlin Branch 1 1-2:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, 1 Washington Ave. Open to Navy, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard active duty, retired and veterans. Meets first Monday of the month (second Monday, if first Monday a holiday). 215-535-2779 or [email protected]

Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

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 [email protected].

Cardio Kickboxing 6-7 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 215-698-3012.

 CareerLink Resume Workshop 1 to 3 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Learn how to create your own resume and apply for jobs online. Presented by Pennsylvania CareerLink. Continues Aug. 13, 20 and 27. 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.

Chess Club Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Ages 12 and up. 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 215-685-0512.

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.

Farmers’ Market Noon. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. John Eskate, 215-698-7300, Ext. 196.

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

Kids Fitness Mix SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. Ages 5-12. 6-7 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.

Knitting with Pitzie KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1 p.m. Sponsored by Northeast NORC. 215-320-0351.

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].

Lifelong Learning Series At the Movies. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. For active and maturing adults. 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a discussion with retired Penn State integrative arts professor Moylan Mills. Never Look Away. Continues Aug. 13 (Shoplifters). $13 for individual movies. Linda Hershman: 215-698-7300, Ext. 114 or [email protected].

Lunch & Bingo KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. 215-745-3127.

Lunchtime Boot Camp 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. $5. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

National Night Out Hosted by 15th Police District. ShopRite, 5547 Tulip St. 4-8 p.m.

National Night Out Hosted by Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch. 4-8 p.m. Russo Playground, 7301 Torresdale Ave. Vendors, community groups, live entertainment, performers, dignitaries, political candidates, religious organizations, door prizes, giveaways, face painting. School supplies will be collected for donation to local schools. Free.

National Night Out Hosted by state Rep. Kevin Boyle. For residents of the 172nd Legislative District. 6 to 8 p.m. Fox Chase Elementary School parking lot, 500 Rhawn St. Games, prizes and giveaways, music entertainment, food, information about state and local resources, and chances to meet with local police and emergency personnel. Community bike ride with the 2nd and 7th police districts, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.

Pound with Denise 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. SPIN Community & FItness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

Sculpt & Tone with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6-7 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Stability SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9-10 a.m. $3 drop-in fee. 215-698-3012.

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

SilverSplash KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:15 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. 215-698-7300.

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.

Spinning 7-8 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road.

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

Tai Chi with Marcus 8-9 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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.

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.

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, Aug. 7

EVENTS

Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Painting. 1 to 4 p.m. $2. 215-685-0576.

B.A.C.K. with Dottie 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $5. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

Bingo 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. $1 for three cards. Prizes to winners. 215-698-7300.

Boot Camp SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.

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

Cardio Boot Camp with Kayla J. 6-7 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 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.

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.

Family Night in the Garden 5:45 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Face painting, art activities, water ice, storytime, puppet show. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 215-685-8756.

How to Spot Fake News Online Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. First and third Wednesday of each month. 215-685-0522.

Kids Fit Mix SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:15 to 7 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

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.

Lunchtime Spinning Noon to 1 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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.

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

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. 1 p.m. 215-698-7300.

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.

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 Stretch SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9-10 a.m. 215-698-3012.

Spinning 6-7 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. All welcome. Free pizza. Bring own beverage. Use Solly Avenue entrance. Bob Slurzberg: 215-745-8356.

Total Joint Replacement Class 6-7 p.m. Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave. Register: 215-409-5827.

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

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: 215-677-1600 or [email protected].

Clutterers Anonymous 8401 Roosevelt Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 610-352-1340, 215-322-6835 or clutterersannymous.org.

Depression Bipolar Support Group 8220 Castor Ave. 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. 

Jewish War Veterans Post 575 6 p.m. Four Seasons Diner, 2811 Cottman Ave. New members invited. Meets first Wednesday of the month. 856-689-7395,

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.

SilverSneakers Yoga — KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:45 a.m. 215-698-7300.

S.O.S. Catholic Singles Over Sixty Lunch at Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Neshaminy Mall, 3611 Horizon Blvd., Trevose. 2 p.m. 215-742-5798.

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

Thursday, Aug. 8

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].

Chair Yoga 11 a.m. Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. Free. For adults. Continues Aug. 22. 215-685-0494.

Community Picnic Sponsored by Sen. Tina Tartaglione. Fairhill Square Park, 4th and Lehigh. Free. DJ, refreshments, back-to-school giveaways, child fingerprinting by the police and vendors. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continues Aug. 15 at Lawncrest Recreation Center and Aug. 22 at Wissinoming Park.

Current Events with Jack Belitsky Sidewater House Apartments, 780 Byberry Road. Second Thursday of the month. Lunch at noon, discussion at 12:45 p.m.

Free Summer Concert John Hoey Orchestra. Sponsored by American Heritage Federal Credit Union. Philadelphia Protestant Home social hall, 6401 Martins Mill Road. 7 p.m.

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

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.

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

Lunchtime Boot Camp 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Movie: Can You Ever Forgive Me? 12:45 p.m. Free. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 215-698-7300.

Moving On Post Bereavement. 10:30 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 215-698-7300.

Newtown-Yardley Creative Writers Workshop Corner Bakery Cafe, 3 West Road, Newtown. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Meets every other Thursday. [email protected].

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.

Shotokan Karate Kids ages 5-12. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

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

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 for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3 per session, $5 for the year. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Zumba Toning with Denise 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012. 

MEETINGS

Al-Anon Beginners. 7:30-9 p.m. Livengrin Foundation, 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.

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.

VENDOR ALERTS

Indoor Flea Market Christ the King Ladies Auxiliary. Sunday, Sept. 15. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 per table (table is provided). 3252 Chesterfield Road. Dolly: 215-603-0058.

Flea Market Sept. 21. Jefferson Health Northeast Auxiliary, Knights and Red Lion roads. Parking garage, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20 per space. Reservations by Sept. 12. 215-831-2179.

Flea Market Oct. 5. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lehigh Baptist Church, 934 Alburger Ave. 215-495-9684.

Historic Bristol Day Saturday, Oct. 19. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Merchandise vendors and crafters wanted. 267-980-9513 or [email protected]. ••

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