Wednesday, Oct. 12
EVENTS
Adult Irish Ceili Dancing American Legion hall, 301 E. Godfrey Ave. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–725–8055.
Aerobics St. Bernard Senior Adult Program, 7340 Jackson St. $2. Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215–624–5920.
Art Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Class is with a professional instructor. $2. Wednesdays. 2 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Arts and Crafts Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Beginners invited. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Art Therapy for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for ages 9 to 12. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Big Top Story Time Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Suitable for ages 2–1/2 to 4 and parents. Wednesdays. 10:30 to 11 a.m. 215–685–0472.
Bingo St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Packages $5. Second Wednesday of each month. Purchase supplies and packages at 11 a.m. Bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. Bingo also played Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Inf.: 215–426–9799.
Buffet-style Breakfast Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Space is limited. 9 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Buy Back Jewelry Philadelphia Protestant Home, Fountain Room, 6500 Tabor Road. Presented by PPH’s inHome Shopping. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–697–8000.
Cardio Blast Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Wednesdays. $6 per class. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 215–612–4576.
Ceramics for Adults Disston Recreation Center, Disston and Glenloch streets. Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–338–0988.
Co-ed Boxing Class for Adults and Teens Northeast Community Center, 2840 Holme Ave. No experience is necessary. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 215–335–0870.
Core Training Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. Members $3, non-members $5. 7 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Crocheting and Plastic Canvas Class Juniata Park Older Adult Center, 1251 E. Sedgley Ave. Wednesdays. $1. 1 p.m. 215–685–1490.
Dance Classes Picariello Playground, Red Lion and Calera roads. Tap and ballet for age 3 and older. $10 registration. Class fees will be collected in three installments. Time and cost: 215–685–9393. Also at: Lackman Playground, 1101 Bartlett St. Co-ed program for ages 3 to 5. Wednesdays. 5:30 p.m. 215–685–0370.
Glee Club Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Suitable for boys and girls 8 and older. Wednesdays. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $20 per month. Pre-register. 215–683–1975.
Golden Gals Tacony/Mayfair Sons of Italy, 4741 Friendship St. $7. Wednesdays. 7 p.m. 215–335–3232.
Hebrew Lessons for Adults Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. Free. Lessons are taught at all levels. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. 215–673–2511.
Hip-Hop/Funk/Tumbling Classes for Boys Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Suitable for ages 3–1/2 to 12. Wednesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 267–475–7005.
Intro to Dance Mayfair Community Center (JMPCC), 2990 St. Vincent St. Suitable for ages 4–6. Wednesdays and Thursdays. 6 to 7 p.m. 215–685–8732.
Jazz/Hip Hop Mayfair Community Center (JMPCC), 2990 St. Vincent St. Ages 7–10 and 11–14 each Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.; ages 15 to adult Wednesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. 215–685–8732.
Karate Vogt Recreation Center, Cottage Street and Unruh Avenue. Wednesdays. 6 to 7 p.m. $75 month. 215–685–8753.
Klein Music Makers Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Individuals who play an instrument and read music are invited. Wednesdays. 1:30 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 134.
Ladies Aerobics Heitzman Recreation Center, 3631 Amber St. $5 registration plus $5 per class. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. 215–685–1244.
Line Dancing Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wednesdays. 1:15 p.m. 215–698–7300. Also at: Tacony/Mayfair Sons of Italy, 4741 Friendship St. Beginners class on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 215–335–3232.
Open House The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, 11081 Knights Road. Meet and greet faculty, tour the school and receive information about the academic program and the art auditions. 5 to 7 p.m. All special admissions applications must be submitted by Oct. 28. 215–281–2601.
Playgroup Frankford Group Ministry, 4620 Griscom St. For parents and children 5 and younger. Free. Wednesdays. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 267–693–7016.
Scrapbooking Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Supplies provided. Bring your own book and photos. Wednesdays. $5 per class. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.
SilverSneakers MSROM Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215–698–7300.
SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Wednesdays. Non-members $3. 9 a.m. 215–331–7120. Also at: Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Move your body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Non-members $3 per class. Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Register. 215–613–1070.
Spanish for Beginners John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. $5 per class. Wednesdays. 1 p.m. 215–331–7120.
Step Aerobics Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. Eight classes $15 (Payable at your first class.) or $2.50 per class. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–1247.
Step & Sculpt Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Wednesdays. $6 per class. 6:35 to 7:35 p.m. 215–612–4576.
Tae Kwon Do Gifford Recreation Center, 575 Tomlinson Road. Ages 5 to 8 at 7 p.m.; ages 8 to 11 at 8 p.m. $60 per month. Uniform included with the first payment. 215–685–0377.
Tai Chi for Seniors Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–0576.
Tutor and Mentor Program Henry W. Lawton School, 6101 Jackson St. The Retired Senior & Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to tutor or mentor students at the school. Registration and light breakfast at 9 a.m. One-hour program begins at 9:30 a.m. 267–345–7787 or e-mail mgross@kleinjcc.org
Yoga Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $10 per class. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. 215–613–1070.
Yoga/Zumba Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Designed for all levels of experience and ability. Wednesdays. Zumba at 5:30 p.m., yoga at 6:30 p.m. 215–635–6611.
Zumba Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Wednesdays. $6 per class. 7:40 to 8:40 p.m. 215–612–4576. Also at: Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. $12 per class. Wednesdays. 7:15 p.m. 215–613–1070. And at: Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Wednesdays and Mondays. Drop-ins $7. 7 p.m. 267–475–7005. More at: The Academy of Russian Arts, 11018 Rennard St. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $10. 4:45 p.m. 267–934–2055.
MEETINGS
Bereavement Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Facilitated by Helene Cohen. Wednesdays. 12:45 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.
Golden Age Seniors Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cottman Avenue and Erdrick Street. (Use Erdrick Street entrance.) Wednesdays. Noon to 3 p.m. 215–331–9680.
Keneseth Israel-Adath Jeshurun Senior Adult Club Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Social hour at 11 a.m., business meeting starts at 11:45 a.m. Program, featuring Gloria Salmansohn with “Footlight Highlights: A mélange of memorable theatre moments,” at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited. 215–635–6611.
L/Cpl. Joel Bernstein Post 791 Jewish War Veterans Glendale Uptown Home, 7800 Bustleton Ave. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. All men and women who served in the military are invited. 8 p.m. 215–742–6350.
“My Weigh” Weight-loss Support Group 11410 Bustleton Ave. Wednesdays. $5 per class. Time and inf.: 215–947–4040.
Parents/Caregivers/Family/Educators of Children with ADD/ADHD Support Group Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, conference room 4, Knights and Red Lion roads. Meets second Wednesday of the month. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.chadd.net/292
Rhawnhurst Seniors Pelbano Recreation Center, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Wednesdays. 9 a.m.
Senior Citizens Group American Legion Oxley Post, Torresdale Avenue and Decatur Street. The group meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A committee is forming for future events.
SLAA Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., Marion Pavilion, conference room B. Twelve-step group meets Wednesdays. 7 p.m. 215–205–3422.
Thursday, Oct. 13
EVENTS
Adult Painting Class Our Lady of Ransom School, 6740 Roosevelt Blvd. Ten-week session. Choice of Thursday evening or Friday afternoon class. Beginners or more experienced welcome. Cost and time: 215–332–4352.
A.M. Jump Start Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Thursdays. $6 per class. 7:15 to 8 a.m. 215–612–4576.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Our Lady of Calvary School gym, 11024 Knights Road. 2 to 8 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Aquacise Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–632–0100.
Arts & Crafts Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. 215–685–0576.
Art Therapy for Children Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. Thursdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Ballroom Dance Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. Thursdays. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Bingo Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road. Sponsored by Die Alten Herren des Cannstatters. Thursdays. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games start at 6:30 p.m. 215–332–0121, 215–332–7103.
Cardio Sculpt Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Thursdays. $6 per class. 6:20 to 7:20 p.m. 215–612–4576.
Chess Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0576. More at: Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Play and instruction for beginners and experienced players. Thursdays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Computer Classes Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays. 1:30 to 4 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Cooking Class for Kids Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. $5 per class. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register. 215–685–9396.
Dance Classes Jardel Recreation Center, Cottman Avenue and Pennway Street. Jazz for ages 9 and older offered Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 215–685–0596 or e-mail jardeldance@gmail.com Also at: Tarken Recreation Center, 6250 Frontenac St. For boys and girls ages 5 to 15. Thursdays. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 215–685–1226.
Exercise Class Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Free. Thursdays. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Glen Foerd 2011 Leadership Gala Award Ceremony Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. The Hon. Robert A. Borski Jr. and Karen Lloyd Borski will be honored. Riverside reception and open bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Business attire requested. $125. Reservations are required. 215–632–5330.
Healing Exercise Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Hip-Hop Dance Class Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Suitable for ages 6 to 14. Thursdays. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 267–475–7005.
Hip-Hop/Jazz Class Michael Palmer Playground, Thornton and Comly roads. Co-ed class for ages 10–14 held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. $5 registration fee. $35 per month. 215–685–0371.
Karaoke Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. Thursdays. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., except third Thursday. 215–685–0576.
Karate Norcom Community Center, 10980 Norcom Road. Class for ages 4 to 12 at 7 p.m.; adult class at 8 p.m. Thursdays. Drop-ins $10 per class. 215–613–1070. Also at: Northeast Family YMCA, Carriage House, 11088 Knights Road. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 215–632–0100.
Line Dancing for Adults Junod Playground, 12770 Dunks Ferry Road. Thursdays. Call for time. 215–685–9396.
Movie Madness Tabas House, 2101 Strahle St. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–745–3127.
Musical Memories Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Enjoy show tunes and jazz. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Reverse Mortgage Seminar for Seniors 7725 Castor Ave. Includes learning guides and question-and-answer segment. Thursdays. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-register. 215–603–2680.
SilverSneakers Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Thursdays. $3 per class. 9 to 10 a.m. 215–612–4576.
SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Thursdays. $3 per class. 11 a.m. 215–331–7120.
SilverSplash Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Thursdays. Free. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Slide & Tone Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Thursdays. $6 per class. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. 215–612–4576.
Tai Chi Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. $4 per class. First visit is free. Thursdays. 11 a.m. to noon. 215–332–3648.
Torresdale Men Bowling League Thunderbird Lanes, 3081 Holme Ave. New members or teams invited. This is a competitive and fun league. Thursdays at 9:15 p.m. 215–816–2079.
Yoga Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Thursdays. $6 per class. 7:25 to 8:25 p.m. 215–612–4576. More at: John Perzel Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. $5 per class. Thursdays. 10 a.m. 215–331–7120. Also at: Picariello Recreation Center, Red Lion and Calera roads. The class is for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. $8 per class drop-in or $20 per four-week month. There is also a yearly registration fee. Thursdays. 6:50 to 8:15 p.m. 267–738–8393.
Zumba Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. $5. Thursdays. 3 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Zumba Fund-raiser Torresdale Boys Club, 4500 Linden Ave. Thursdays through Oct. 27. 7:30 p.m. $5. Pay at the door. PAcheer25@aol.com, 215–338–8277.
MEETINGS
Al-Anon Paths to Recovery St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tyson Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Thursdays. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Al-Anon Support Group Nazareth Hospital, Marian Hall, 2601 Holme Ave. For relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem. Thursdays. 8 p.m. 215–222–5244.
Anger Management for Women Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Thursdays. 7 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Bereavement Support Group Genesis Baptist Church, 6440 Rising Sun Ave. Meets second Thursday. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Register. 215–424–0323, 215–725–0902.
Family Support Group 6726 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Northeast Community Center for Mental Health/Mental Retardation. For families of adults with mental illness. Thursdays. 1 to 3 p.m. 215–831–2854.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, Northeast Chapters Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road (use back entrance). Kiel Unger will speak about the benefits of massage treatment for Fibromyalgia and CFS. The family group meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215–393–3493.
Going From We to Me Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Group is for recently widowed or divorced individuals 55 and older. Thursdays. 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.
Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Woodhaven Center, 2900 Southampton Road. Meets the second Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m. www.neprcc.org
Overeaters Anonymous St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Old York and Ashbourne roads, Elkins Park. This is a HOW meeting. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–674–4418.
Parenting Group Center for Families and Relationships, 1600 Magee Ave. Thursdays. 6 p.m. 215–537–5367.
Pennsylvania Fish Culturist Association Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave. The group meets the second Thursday of each month, except July and August. 7:30 p.m. 856–428–1431, Farfish403@aol.com
Post-Bereavement Support Group Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Program is led by Joan Freedman. Thursdays. 10:30 a.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 147.
Friday, Oct. 14
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drive American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. The ASCU bus will collect whole blood donations. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Medicare Insurance Advantage Information and Education Seminar Norcom Community Center, party room, 10980 Norcom Road. 11 a.m. 215–613–1070.
VENDOR ALERT
Aria Health, Torresdale Campus Knights and Red Lion roads parking garage. Oct. 15. Flea market. Spaces $20. Hosted by Auxiliary. Call for a reservation packet. Inf.: 215–831–2179.
George Washington High School 10175 Bustleton Ave. Oct. 15. Outdoor flea market. Tables $20. Inf.: 215–437–9453.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 1268 Robbins St. (at Loretto Avenue). Oct. 15. Outdoor flea market. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–535–2550.
Mayfair Community Center (JMPCC) 2990 St. Vincent St. Oct. 15. Flea market. Spaces $10, with table $15. Inf.: 215–685–8732.
New Foundations Charter School Rhawn Street and Torresdale Avenue. Oct. 15. Flea market. Vendors needed. Inf.: 215–624–8100.
St. Albert the Great Auditorium, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Oct. 15. Indoor flea market. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Tables $18, two for $35. Inf.: 215–947–0414.
Vogt Recreation Center 6700 Cottage St. Oct. 15. Flea market. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–685–8753.
Father Judge High School 3301 Solly Ave. Oct. 16. Craft show. Vendor spaces available. 215–338–9494, Ext. 3007 or e-mail frjcs2011@yahoo.com for an application.
Archbishop Ryan High School 11201 Academy Road. Oct. 22. Craft show. Benefits the school’s marching band. Vendor spaces available. Inf.: 215–969–4035.
Tacony Library 6742 Torresdale Ave. Oct. 22. Outdoor flea market. Sponsored by Friends of Tacony Library. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–685–8755.
Immaculate Mary Home 2990 Holme Ave. Oct. 23. Craft fair. Tables $20. Inf.: 215–632–0255.
Bethesda Presbyterian Church 808 Red Lion Road. Oct. 29. Bazaar. Spaces $25, tables $30. Inf.: 215–677–2046.
Northeast High School 1601 Cottman Ave. Oct. 29. Flea market. Inside tables $20, outside $15. Inf.: 215–728–5018, Ext. 1100, 215–676–0937.
Pope John Paul School 4435 Almond St. Oct. 29. Flea market. Inside spaces $20, outside spaces $15. Inf.: 215–535–3446.
Provincialate of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley. Nov. 4 to 6. Art show and sale. Registration fee to enter artwork is $20. Inf.: 215–914–4148.
Assumption B.V.M. Church 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville. Nov. 5. Craft fair. Tables $25. Inf.: 215–364–2435.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke Church lawn, Castor Avenue and Wellington St. Nov. 5. Flea market. Spaces $15. Inf.: 215–745–8922.
Our Lady of Consolation Church hall, 7056 Tulip St. Nov. 5. Craft and demo show. Tables $25. Inf.: 215–906–1141, 267–979–0355.
St. John Neumann Nursing Home 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. Nov. 5. Christmas bazaar. Tables $15, two for $25. Inf.: 215–698–5600.
St. Matthew School Hall 3040 Cottman Ave. Nov. 12. Flea market. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Matthew. Tables $20. Inf.: 215–333–7113.
St. Petri-Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Nov. 12. Holiday craft fair. 6816 Jackson St. Spaces $10. Inf.: 215–333–4103.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Burholme 7040 Oxford Ave. Nov. 12. Holiday bazaar. Tables $15. Inf.: 215–745–3517, Ext. 125.
St. William Parish Hall Argyle and Robbins streets. Nov. 20. Holiday craft fair. Sponsored by Home and School. Tables $25. Inf.: 215–837–6790.
St. Albert the Great School auditorium, 214 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Nov. 26 and 27. Holiday craft show. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Vendor space available. Inf.: 215–677–1147. ••
