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Community Calendar (Aug. 18-25)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 18

EVENTS

Current Events with Chuck 10:30 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Chuck Feldman leads a discussion-oriented class focusing on local, national and international issues, with an emphasis on politics. Free.

Family Fun By the River – Pleasant Hill Park Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 8900 N. Delaware Ave. (Linden Avenue ponds). 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games, nature activities. Continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through August.

Learn to Fish – Pleasant Hill Park Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 8900 N. Delaware Ave. (Linden Avenue ponds). 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction provided. Registration: riverfrontnorth.org/fishing.

Line Dancing Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 215-673-7734.

Mat Yoga All levels. Picariello Rec Center, 10811 Calera Road. 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Teacher Pat Khan. 267-738-8393.

Mayfair Third Thursday Night Market Frankford and Cottman avenues. 5-9 p.m. Performance by Evryman Jack. Continues Sept. 15.

Friday, August 19

EVENTS

Chair Yoga Fox Chase Library, Rhawn and Jeanes streets. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Teacher Pat Khan. 267-738-8393.

Exercise with Mariya KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. Upbeat music and both standing and sitting exercises. Class fee: Free for SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit members, $2 for Athletic and Health Partners members, $5 for others. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300.

Oneg Shabbat with Rabbi Berliner KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Pinochle Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. Noon to 2:30 p.m. 215-673-7734.

The Knitters Social 11 a.m. (virtual). Free. Meets through Zoom (Meeting ID: 886 2229 9711, Password: 122333).

MEETINGS

Moving On Bereavement Support Group KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. For individuals who have experienced loss and are looking for continued support after a year. Free. Inna Gulko: [email protected] or 215-698-7300, Ext. 195.

Saturday, August 20

EVENTS

Learn Archery – Pennypack on the Delaware Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 7801 State Road. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Let’s Go Outdoors. Free. Continues Aug. 27. riverfrontnorth.org/archery.

Sunday, August 21

EVENTS

Bingo St. Bartholomew Parish, 5600 Jackson St. Doors open at noon. Games begin 1 p.m.  $10, includes 10 regular games, with special games. 50/50. Lunch, snacks available for purchase. Parking in back of the building. All are welcome.

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall parking lot, 2445 Cottman Ave. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through November.

Monday, August 22

EVENTS

Canasta KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

EnhanceFitness 3-4 p.m. (virtual). Free. Strength training, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning with instructor Janet Ford. Free. Meets through Zoom. Inna Gulko: [email protected] or 215-698-7300, Ext. 195. Also, Thursdays.

Line Dancing By The River: Hip-Hop and Soul – Pennypack on the Delaware Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 7801 State Road. 7 p.m. Free. Instructor Mr. Marty. Continues Aug. 29. Register: riverfrontnorth.org/dance.

Music for Stress Reduction KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Noon. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193. Also, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Zumba with Olga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. $2 members, $5 others. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 0.

MEETINGS

Bereavement Group Sponsored by Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks funeral home. For people over 60 who have lost a spouse. Facilitated by Rivka Powers. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Evening Zoom session available. All faiths welcome. Registration: [email protected] or 215-677-1600.

Tuesday, August 23

EVENTS

Bingo Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215-673-7734.

Exercise KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also, Wednesday and Thursday. 215-745-3127.

Exercise Class KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. Exercises will be done both sitting and standing. Class fee: Free for SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit members, $2 for Athletic and Health Partners members, $5 for others. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300.

Learn To Bike – Frankford Boat Launch Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 5501 Tacony St. (behind Dietz and Watson on the river). 6-8 p.m. Free. For ages 12-plus. Offered by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and VeloLingo. Register: riverfrontnorth.org/biking.

Lunch and Karaoke KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 2 p.m. Free. Third and fourth Tuesday of the month. Reserve: 215-745-3127.

Trivia with Burt KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Wednesday, August 24

EVENTS

Art Therapy & Relaxation with Masha KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Ceramics, Mah Jongg, Pinochle Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 215-673-7734.

Chess Club KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 2 p.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Mah Jong KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Pennypack Music Festival Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Free. No outside food, drink or coolers. Food and beverages available for purchase. 7 p.m. Gate opens at 5 p.m. Starman [tribute to David Bowie].

UnOrthodox Yoga – Lardner’s Point Park Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 5202 Levick St. Kids at 5:30 p.m. Adults at 6:15 p.m. Free. Instructor Violet Vines. Continues Aug. 31. riverfrontnorth.org/yoga.

Yoga with Olga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. A series of stretches both sitting and standing. Class fee: $2 for members, $5 for others. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 0.

MEETINGS

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. PATH building, 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Castor Avenue). Ed: 215-728-7609.

Thursday, August 25

EVENTS

Exercise Class KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:45 a.m. Exercises will be done both sitting and standing. Class fee: Free for SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit members, $2 for Athletic and Health Partners members, $5 for others. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300.

Healing Movement with Donna KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi/Qigong-influenced exercise done sitting or standing with instructor Donna Price. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Knitting Nook KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Learn to Fish – Frankford Boat Launch Sponsored by Riverfront North Partnership. 5501 Tacony St. (behind Dietz and Watson on the river). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction provided. Registration: riverfrontnorth.org/fishing.

Mah Jong KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Travel with Andrea 11 a.m. (virtual). Free. Meets through Zoom (Meeting ID: 845 2934 3036, Password: 122333).

VENDOR ALERTS

Craft/Vendor Fair Delaire Landing. Outside parking lot by the tennis courts. Saturday, Oct. 1. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 per spot. Joyce: [email protected].

Fall Festival/Craft Show St. Cecilia parking lot, 535 Rhawn St. Saturday, Oct. 8. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 for 10×10 space. Table, chair provided. Bring own tent. [email protected].

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall parking lot, 2445 Cottman Ave. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through November. $30 per parking space. Bring own table. 215-625-FLEA.

Health Event Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, 2000 Shelmire Ave. Free. Saturday, Sept. 10. Healing services, talks on “Faith & Cancer,” health screenings, activities for children, a concert, helpful resources and information and a White Mass honoring and blessing health care workers. Vendors: [email protected], 215-745-3211 or www.resurrectphila.org/vendor. ••

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