COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Thursday, March 7
EVENTS
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.
Preschool Storytime Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Continues March 14 and 28. 215-685-9383.
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, March 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.
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.
International Women’s Day Program Philadelphia Protestant Home social hall, 6401 Martins Mill Road. 2 p.m. For 60-plus. Topic: Finding Your Roots in Philadelphia. Guest speaker: Maureen O’Connell, associate professor of Christian Ethics in La Salle University’s Department of Religion and Theology.
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+.
MEETINGS
Children’s Club Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave. Jesus and Me Children’s Ministry. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments, crafts, games, songs and Bible stories and lessons. All children welcome. First and third Fridays of each month.
Saturday, March 9
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company Mozart’s Don Giovanni. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 4 p.m. 215-224-0257 or Amici Opera Company on Facebook.
Sunday, March 10
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 3 p.m. 215-224-0257 or Amici Opera Company on Facebook.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11 a.m. Starts at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard and heads east on Market Street. Theme: St. Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope. Pre-parade Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 20th and Locust streets.
Sunday School All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m.
Monday, March 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, March 12
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri. La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. 6 p.m. 3-course dinner. BYOB. $54.95 (tips and tax not included). Reservations: 215-606-3800. More information: 215-224-0257 or Amici Opera Company on Facebook.
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 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.
International Women’s Day Program Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road. 2 p.m. PPH women residents share their stories on “diversity, equity and inclusion.” For 60-plus.
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
Boy Scouts of America Ages 11-17. St. Martin of Tours gym, 5701 Loretto Ave. 7-9 p.m. Jose Figueroa: 215-668-4694.
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, March 14
EVENTS
Eucharist Service All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave. 11 a.m. First Thursday of the month.
Television Viewing KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 1:30 p.m. Designated Survivor. 1:30 p.m.
Veterans Office Clinic Office of Rep. Jared Solomon, 7104 Frankford Ave. 9 a.m. Assistance provided by representative of the state American Legion Department. Every second Thursday of the month. 215-543-6755.
VENDOR ALERTS
Vendor/Craft Fair Sponsored by St. Hubert Parent Association. Saturday, April 6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Per table: $20 and a $20 value product donation. Venmo payment to @st-hubert-pa or mail to St. Hubert High School, 7320 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136. More information: Sheila Picinich at [email protected] or Sandy Vaughan at [email protected].
