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Thursday, December 7

EVENTS

Eucharist Service All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave. 11 a.m. First Thursday of the month.

Healing Movement with Donna Price KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. For adults 60+.

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

MEETINGS

Girl Scout Troop 91504 Open to girls 11-17. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave. [email protected].

Mature Adults Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. 11 a.m. First and third Thursdays of the month. New members welcome. Coffee.

Young at Heart All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave. Noon. Meets first and third Thursday of the month.

Friday, December 8

EVENTS

Bingo Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Doors open 6:30 p.m., games start at 7:20 Refreshments. Every second and fourth Friday.

Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn 11 a.m. Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Brittany Lynn will read holiday and seasonal stories and interactive songs for various age groups.

Exercise with Mariya KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. Upbeat music and both standing and sitting exercises. Class fee: Free for SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit and OnePass members, $2 for Athletic and Health Partners members, $5 for others. For adults 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300.

Oneg Shabbat KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. For adults 60+.

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

Silver Screening KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. For adults 60+.

The Rabbi’s Tisch KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:45 a.m. Lunch and discussion led by Rabbi Berliner. For adults 60+.

Sunday, December 10

EVENTS

Family Learning Time Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave. 9 a.m. Breakfast, Bible story, crafts, games, songs. All welcome. Second Sunday of every month. 215-342-2085 or [email protected].

Sunday School All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m.

Monday, December 11

EVENTS

Canasta KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. for beginners and 12:30 p.m. for experienced. Free. For adults 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

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. For adults 60+.

Knitting Nook KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. Free. For adults 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. For adults. Instructor Steven Mesh. Shelley Geltzer: 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or [email protected].

Open Tech Center KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free computer use. Instruction, if needed, on cell phones and Zoom. For adults 60+. Weekdays. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 125.

The Coffee Stand KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:15 a.m. Sale of coffee and baked goods by Philadelphia Academy Charter School students. Also, Wednesdays.

Zumba with Olga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. $2 members, $5 others. For adults 60+. 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.

BSA Scout Troop 367 Trainer Hall, 13301 Proctor Road (at Napier Street). 7 to 8:15 p.m. For boys and girls ages 10-18. [email protected].

Tuesday, December 12

EVENTS

Amici Opera Company Puccini’s La Boheme. Dinner theater. La Piovra Trattoria, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. 6 p.m. $54.95. Reservations: 215-606-3800.

Bingo Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Sales end 10:45. Games from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215-673-7734.

Bingo with Barry KleinLife Rhawnhurst, Tabas Apartments community room, 2101 Strahle St. 1:30 to 2 p.m. Also Wednesdays and Thursdays. 215-745-3127.

Burt’s Brain Games KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:30 a.m. Trivia. For adults 60+.

Chess Club with Israel KleinLife Rhawnhurst, Tabas Apartments community room, 2101 Strahle St. 1:30 p.m. Also Wednesdays and Thursdays. 215-745-3127.

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, Silver&Fit and OnePass members, $2 for Athletic and Health Partners members, $5 for others. For 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300.

Farmers Market Frankford and Bustleton avenues. 2-6 p.m.

Kosher Lunch KleinLife Rhawnhurst, Tabas Apartments community room, 2101 Strahle St. 12:30 p.m. $1. Also Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reserve: 215-745-3127.

Mlanjeni Magical Theater and the Amazing Mr. Q Present Christmas Katherine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 5:30 p.m. Learn about the customs and origin of Christmas through storytelling, puppets, music and magic in this holiday show. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 215-685-9383.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Noon. For adults 60+. Also, Thursdays.

Read, Baby, Read Bushrod Library, 6304 Castor Ave. 11 a.m. Tailored for infants and young toddlers. Books, songs, rhymes. Older siblings welcome. 215-685-1471.

Student Christmas Music Concert St. Albert the Great, 214 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Walk with Ease Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. For active adults. KleinLife Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Center, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Road. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Indoor walking. Public invited. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 14. 215-635-5244 or [email protected].

MEETINGS

Holmesburg Civic Association Holiday party. 7:15 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. Light refreshments provided. Raffle tickets available for purchase for a chance to win prizes and gift certificates for neighborhood businesses.

Wednesday, December 13

EVENTS

Ceramics, Mahjong, 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. For adults 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

English Conversation Group Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 4-5 p.m. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. 215-685-8756.

Farmers Market Castor Avenue and Hellerman Street. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Israeli Dancing 12:30 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. For adults 60+. Instructor Susan Novack. Shelley Geltzer: 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or [email protected].

Karaoke with Barry KleinLife Rhawnhurst, Tabas Apartments community room, 2101 Strahle St. 2 p.m. 215-745-3127.

Mahjong KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:30 p.m. Free. For adults 60+. Also, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 193.

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. For adults 60+. Reserve your spot: 215-698-7300, Ext. 0.

MEETINGS

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 6:30 to 8 p.m. PATH building, 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Castor Avenue). Ed: 215-728-7609.

Good News Club 7-8 p.m. Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, Byberry and Barbary roads. Games, crafts, stories, songs, refreshments. For ages 4 to sixth grade.

Social Living Group 10 a.m. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. (at Pratt Street). Senior citizens invited for fellowship, games and snacks. 215-743-1828.

Thursday, December 14

EVENTS

Preschool Storytime Katharine Drexel Library meeting room, 11099 Knights Road. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. 215-685-9383.

Television Viewing KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 1:30 p.m. Designated Survivor. 1:30 p.m.

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