Thursday, Dec. 12
EVENTS
Adult Education Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Class led by Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham. 8-9 p.m. Continues Jan. 9. 215-677-1600.
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. tacony@muralarts.org or 267-686-7420.
Afterschool Science Club For ages 7 and above with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 4:30 p.m. Continues Jan. 9. 215-685-0498.
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. 8:30 to 10:30 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.
Ceramics Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 6 to 9 p.m. $8 a class. 215-685-8753.
Chair Yoga Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Chess Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 to 3:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.
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 holmesburgrecreationcenter@gmail.com
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.
EnhanceFitness 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.
Karaoke Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Kids Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.
Knitting Club Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6-8 p.m. $5. 215-685-9394.
Lunch and Entertainment Sidewater House Apartments, 780 Byberry Road. Activities at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., lunch at noon. $1.
Musical Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre. The Wizard of Oz. Gratz College Theater, Melrose Avenue and Old York Road (Route 611), in Melrose Park. $14 for children, $16 for adults. Group discounts. Continues through Dec. 30. Show times: 215-659-8550 or storybookmusical.org.
Open Discussion Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215-685-0576.
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 with Elizabeth SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.
Spinning with Diana 6:30 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
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.
Zone Core Training HIIT with Joe 6 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road, $10. 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 rthompson@chs-adphila.org
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.
Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association 7 p.m. Wesley Enhanced Living, 7040 Oxford Ave.
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.
Grief Support Group 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, 2139 E. Cumberland St. Dana Hopkins: danamarie924@gmail.com.
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. 215-725-1240.
Friday, Dec. 13
EVENTS
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.
Bariatric Information Session 4-5 p.m. Nazareth Hospital Rehab Conference Room, seventh floor (2601 Holme Ave.). Register: 866-NAZARETH or www.trinityhealthma.org/services/bariatrics/.
Beginner Line Dancing Mayfair Recreation Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3. 215-683-1994.
Bingo Our Lady Of Consolation 7051 Tulip St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Games start 7 p.m. 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 rthompson@chs-adphila.org.
Body Barre with Lisa 5:15 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
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.
Christmas Concert Presented by St. Dominic Parish Choir. 7 p.m. St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. All welcome. Free will offering.
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.
EnhanceFitness Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 p.m. 215-685-0576.
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 Dancing with 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. 9:30 to 11 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 with Elizabeth SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $3. 9 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.
Spinning with Karen 6 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Tai Chi for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9 a.m. $3 per session, $5 for the year. Rebecca Thompson: 215-624-5920 or rthompson@chs-adphila.org.
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 Lisa 6:15 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Yoga Refresh KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. With Corrine Reynolds. Free for Silver & Fit. Fee for guests. 10:30 a.m. 215-698-7300.
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, Dec. 14
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.
Brunch with Santa 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Hubert High School, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. $15 for brunch, $5 for picture with Santa. Menu: eggs, pancakes, bacon, chicken nuggets, french fries, juice, coffee, tea, water. Coloring, letters to Santa, ornament making, selfies, dance performance, face painting. SHSantaBrunch@gmail.com.
BootCamp with Diana 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
Christmas Bazaar St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, Santa’s workshop, tombola table, raffles, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food for sale. Canned goods accepted for St. Michael’s food pantry and gloves, scarves and hats accepted for Hackett Elementary School. 215-423-0792.
Craft Show Sponsored by Friends of the Fox Chase Library. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 501 Rhawn St.
Crafty Kids Ryerss Mansion & Library, 7370 Central Ave., 215-685-0599. Meets second Saturday of the month. Free but donations are welcome.
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.
GED Classes Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Free. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Register: tutormefoundation@gmail.com or 856-672-4321.
Grand Opening The Block Shop, 6831 Torresdale Ave. Headquarters for the Block Gives Back. 11:30 a.m. Discounted merchandise, raffles, refreshments, activities and tour. Donations accepted for the less fortunate.
Gymnastics Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. $5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-685-8734.
Open House Abington Lines Model Railroad Club. 2066 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Noon to 4 p.m. Continues Dec. 28, Jan. 4 and 11, Feb. 1 and 8. 215-598-7720.
Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $10. Saturdays. 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 with Karen 8 a.m. $10. 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.
Winter Fest Sponsored by Tacony/Holmesburg Town Watch. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. Vendors, crafters, food, door prizes, letters to Santa, appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Donations accepted for toys and women’s and children’s hygiene items.
Sunday, Dec. 15
EVENTS
Classroom Thrift Shop Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, except for July and August. 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.
GED Classes Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Free. 1 p.m. Register: tutormefoundation@gmail.com or 856-672-4321.
Holiday Vendor Fair St. Hubert High School cafeteria, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raffles, tombola table, homemade baked goods, school store open. Christine.Cassel35@gmail.com.
Open House Abington LInes Model Railroad Club. 2066 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Noon to 4 p.m. Continues Dec. 29, Jan. 5 and 12, Feb. 2 and 9. 215-598-7720.
Paid-Up Membership Brunch Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim. 9768 Verree Road. 10 a.m. Reservation: 215-677-1600.
Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10:15 a.m. $10. Sundays. 215-698-3012.
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. Also Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. 215-663-9903. www.HolyNativityRockledge.org.
Thrift Store St. Luke’s Memorial Church, 1946 Welsh Road. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 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.
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, Dec. 16
EVENTS
Are You Saved? Studying Biblical salvation at a location in the Northeast. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215-941-4710.
Art Adventures For ages 7 and above with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Continues Jan. 13. 215-685-0498.
Beginner’s Line Dance with Carole and Cil 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 rthompson@chs-adphila.org
Boy Scouts of America Troop 367 St Christopher’s Trainer Hall, 13301 Proctor Road. 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. joefriend@msn.com
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.
Holiday Story Time & Crafts 6 p.m. Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. Cookies and stories celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, with crafts to follow. Cookies at 6:30. 215-685-9383.
Kids Cardio $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. Ages 4-8 at 6 p.m., ages 9-12 at 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.
Music Instruction Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 2 to 3 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Music Theory Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.
Pinochle Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Also Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. keithpkessler@gmail.com, 215-934-2714.
Power Hour with Kayla J. 6 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 with Elizabeth 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.
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 with Diana Noon. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Spinning with Karen 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. $10. 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 with Marcus 8 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Trip Sponsored by Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham will lead a trip to Annapolis, Maryland and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History in Washington, D.C. $35, includes round-trip bus transportation, tours, lunch. Bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at about 6:30 p.m. Reservation: 215-677-1600.
Walk Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Yoga with Mariya SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6:30 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 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 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.
MEETINGS
Al-Anon St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. 7:30-9 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. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register: 215-677-1600 or rivkapowers55@gmail.com.
Take Back Your Neighborhood 7 p.m. Max Myers, 1600 Hellerman St. Discussion of Christmas and holiday celebrations around the world. Bring food to share and canned goods or pasta for a food pantry.
Supportive Older Women’s Network (S.O.W.N.) Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
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. 1 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.
CareerLink Resume Workshop Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 1-3 p.m. Learn how to apply for jobs online. 215-685-8756.
Ceramics Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 8:30 to 10:30 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.
Current Events with Jack Belitsky KleinLife: Rhawnhurst. Tabas Apartments, 2101 Strahle St. Lunch 11:30 a.m., discussion 12:30 p.m. Recommended donation $1. Third Tuesday of each month. 215-320-0351.
Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Adult hip-hop. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 267-475-7005.
EnhanceFitness 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.
Kettle Bell with Joe 7:30 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
Kids Strong SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. Ages 4-8 at 6 p.m., ages 9-12 at 6:45 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.
Let’s Talk with Yaffa: Chanukah 12:30 p.m. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 215-745-3127.
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. 215-745-3127.
Mini-BootCamp Noon. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. For children ages 2-5. 215-685-0494.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and coloring. For children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 215-685-9383.
Preschool Storytime For ages 2-5 with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 11 a.m. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Songs, stories, playtime. Younger and older siblings welcome. Continues Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28. 215-685-0498.
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. $10. Tuesdays. 215-698-3012.
SilverSneakers Stability with Elizabeth SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 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 Bible Inspiration Group 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 with Diana 7 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road.
Tacony LAB Two-Year Holiday Anniversary Celebration Free. For kids and adults. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6918 Torresdale Ave.
Tai Chi Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 a.m. 215-683-1994
Tai Chi with Marcus 8 a.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Tap Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 10 a.m. 215-685-0576.
Timeless Brotherhood Rock Band Concert with Chorale 7 p.m. Settlement Music School’s Northeast Branch, 3745 Clarendon Ave. 215-320-2620.
Total Joint Replacement Education Class Jeanes Hospital second-floor pathology conference room, 7600 Central Ave. 6 to 7 p.m. Continues Jan. 28 and Feb. 25. Preregister: 215-728-3944.
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.
Zone Core Training HIIT with Joe 6 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness 10980 Norcom Road, $10. 215-698-3012.
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.
John Birch Society 7-9 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. Presentation: The UN Deception. Refreshments.
Knit, Crochet, Pray Together 1-2:30 p.m. Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. 215-934-6206.
Lawncrest Community Association St. William social hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. 6 p.m. 215-342-5642.
Morning Glories Seniors Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage and Unruh streets. For men and women 50 or older. 10:30 a.m. Speakers, refreshments, bingo. 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.
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
EVENTS
Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Painting. 1 to 4 p.m. $2. 215-685-0576.
Bingo Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Bingo 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. $1 for three cards. Prizes to winners. 215-698-7300.
BootCamp SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 7 p.m. $10. 215-698-3012.
Bridge Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Beginners. 9 to 11 a.m. 215-685-0576.
Cardio BootCamp with Kayla J. 6 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Cardio Workout KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1 p.m. Wednesdays. 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.
Crash Course in Jewish History Taught by Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Coffee and cake at 10 a.m., lesson from 10:30 to 11:30. $12. Reservation: 215-677-1600.
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.
Farmers Market Sponsored by The Food Trust. Castor Avenue and Hellerman Street. Cooking demonstrations. Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through November.
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.
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 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 Theory Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Pajama Storytimes For ages 2-6 with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 6:30 p.m. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Bring your stuffed animals or blanket. Continues Jan. 15 and 22. 215-685-0498.
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. 215-834-7310.
ShopRite Presents: Better Baking 2 to 3:30 p.m. Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. McMenamin ShopRite dietician Nikita will show how to bake healthier desserts. 215-685-0494.
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.
SilverSneakers Yoga — KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:45 a.m. 215-698-7300.
SilverSneaker Yoga with Elizabeth SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.
Spinning 7 p.m. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
Spinning with Karen 6 a.m. $10. 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. 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.
Yoga with Lisa 6:15 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
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. Register: 215-677-1600 or rivkapowers55@gmail.com.
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.
Double Eagle Coin Club Third Wednesday of every month. Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. 7 p.m.
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. 8-9:30 p.m. Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave. 855-NAR-ANON.
Parkwood Civic Association 7 p.m. St. Anselm parish hall, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road.
Poetry Club 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Share your favorite poetry or your own created poetry. For adults. 215-685-8756.
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, Dec. 19
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 rthompson@chs-adphila.org.
Chanukah Celebration 12:45 p.m. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Music, dancing. 215-745-3127.
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. marce@gsep.org.
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.
Mini-BootCamp Noon. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.
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 or philadelphiasfirsttoastmasters.com.
Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.
Rosalie’s Review 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Friendly discussion of various topics and issues that touch on culture and news. 215-698-7300.
Shotokan Karate Ages 13 and up. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. 215-698-3012.
SilverSneakers Yoga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Instructor Donna Price. $5. 215-698-7300.
Total Body Fit with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 5:15 p.m. Thursdays. 215-698-3012.
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 rthompson@chs-adphila.org
Zumba Toning with Denise 6:15 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.
Book Discussion Group With Rita and MaryAnn. Cosponsored by Northeast NORC. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Noon. This month’s selection features is Tara Westover’s Educated: A Memoir. $2. Light refreshments. Continues Jan. 16 with Phillippa Gregory’s Tidelands. 215-677-1600. Need a ride? 215-320-0351.
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 auditorium, 7701 Loretto Ave. 6:30 p.m.
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.
Young at Heart Seniors All Saints Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. Noon. Hot lunch $2. Meetings on first and third Thursdays of the month, September to June. 215-637-8787.
VENDOR ALERTS
Holiday Vendor Fair St. Hubert High School cafeteria, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. Sunday, Dec. 15. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raffles, tombola table, homemade baked goods, school store open. Christine.Cassel35@gmail.com. ••
