COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Thursday, May 16
EVENTS
Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121.
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.
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Happy hour, live music, food, beverages, children’s activities, art, lawn dames, self-guided mansion tours. Bring a blanket or chairs. Donations appreciated but not required. Continues on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. Register: glenfoerd.org/events. More information: 215-632-5330.
Third Thursdays in Mayfair Sponsored by Mayfair Business Improvement District. 6-9 p.m. Frankford and Cottman avenues. Vendors, food trucks, drinks and live music by Bogside Rogues, Continues June 20 (The Launch), July 18 (The Great Scott Band), Aug. 15 (Philly Heart & Soul) and Sept. 19 (Jumper).
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, May 17
EVENTS
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+.
Outdoor Storytime Noon. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.
Pinochle Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. Noon to 2:30 p.m. 215-673-7734.
Rummage SalePresentation BVM church hall, Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continues Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215-379-1364.
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
Book Club Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger. 1-3 p.m. Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., Burholme Park.
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, May 18
EVENTS
Ancient Cultures with Glencairn Museum 1-3 p.m. Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., Burholme Park. For children 7-12. Tickets: https://bit.ly/AncientCulturesatRyerss
Flea Market/Yard Sale Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 631-275-7720.
Valley Fest Valley Christian School, 2364 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. 50th anniversary celebration. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children’s activities, food, vendors, giveaways, music.
Sunday, May 19
EVENTS
Flea Market Every Sunday through November. Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday School All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m.
Monday, May 20
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
Adult Book Club One Book, One Philly. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.
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, May 21
EVENTS
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.
Interactive Circus Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 5:30 p.m. For children of all ages. 215-685-9383.
Kosher Lunch KleinLife Rhawnhurst, Tabas Apartments community room, 2101 Strahle St. 12:30 p.m. $1. Also Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reserve: 215-745-3127.
Lunch and Karaoke KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 2 p.m. Free. Third and fourth Tuesday of the month. 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.
Sensory Storytime, Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 5:30 p.m. Continues May 28.
Wednesday, May 22
EVENTS
Ceramics, Mahjong, Pinochle Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 215-673-7734.
Chair Yoga Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. 10:10 a.m. Presented by Yoga4Philly. 215-685-0472.
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.
Read, Baby, Read 10:30 a.m. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.
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, May 23
EVENTS
Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121.
Eucharist Service All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave. 11 a.m. First Thursday of the month.
Farm Stand Next to Parking Lot C at Jeanes Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash only. Thursdays through October. [email protected] or 215-728-2131.
Movie Matinee 11 a.m. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.;
Struggles in the Spiritual Life Spiritual Book Discussion Series. Free. Holy Family University Campus Chapel, 9801 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m. Register: www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter, 267-341-3305 or [email protected]
Television Viewing KleinLife Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 1:30 p.m. Designated Survivor. 1:30 p.m.
VENDOR ALERTS
Flea Market/Yard Sale $20. Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Saturday, May 18. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 631-275-7720.
Flea Market Delaire Landing, 9355 State Road. Saturday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost per spot is $10. [email protected].
Flea Market $30 per parking space. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every Sunday through November. Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). 215-625-FLEA (3532) or PhilaFleaMarkets.org.
