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THURSDAY, NOV. 19
Knitting Club
3:30 p.m.
Roxborough Library
6245 Ridge Ave.
Roxborough Library’s after school LEAP program is starting a Knitting Club on Thursdays for children ages 10 and up. Teens and adults are also welcome. Beginners can learn to knit; experienced people may share their skills. Some materials provided or bring your own.
My Home Is My Haven
6-6:45 p.m.
Infusion Coffee and Tea Gallery
7133 Germantown Ave.
Do you become anxious on the first of the month when the mortgage payment is due?  You can eliminate your anxiety and truly feel like your home is a haven for you and your family. For more information, call 215-806-8412
Chess Game
12-1 p.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
50-and-Better adults challenge Chestnut Hill Academy middle-schoolers in games of chess, Scrabble, backgammon, etc. For more information, call 215-248-0180 or email chseniors@cavtel.net.
Reader’s Theater
10–11 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Bridge Game
12–3 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Tai Chi
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Springfield Residence, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Classes, for the novice or beginner/intermediate student, are designed to improve balance, power, posture, coordination, flexibility and mental focus. Slow, gentle movements are modified to most everyone’s abilities. Cost is $8 per class/paid monthly. For more information or to sign up for a free introductory class, call 215-882-2804 or 215-233-9004.
West African Dance
7:30-9 p.m
Summit Presbyterian Church
Green and Westview Sts.
Drum class with Maurice Edwards. Cost is $15. For more information, call 215-849-1484.
International Dancing
Or Haddash
8-10 p.m
190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington
For more information, call 610-688-3284 or visit www.beaverfolkdance.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 20
Penn Charter Arts Play
William Penn Charter School
School House Lane and Henry Avenue, East Falls
The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, arranged and adapted by Kenneth Weston Turner on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room, Main Building.
Allen’s Lane Theater Opening 
Allens Lane Art Center
Allen Lane and Green St.
Presenting its second play of the season, “Brilliant Traces,” on opening night with a free reception with the cast and crew.
Waldorf Holiday Fair
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia, 7500 Germantown Ave.
The school’s Holiday Fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 from 6–10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fair offers unique and beautiful handmade gifts from 28 artisan vendors, including an outstanding selection of natural toys and craft supplies. Live music, a multitude of children’s activities (Saturday only) and delicious and wholesome homemade meals will also be featured, as well as the chance to participate in a Grand Prize Raffle to win a handmade quilt. For more information, call 215-248-1662 or visitwww.philadelphiawaldorf.org/events.
French Conversation
12:30 p.m.
The Flying Fish
8142 Germantown Ave.
The Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie will hold its next suburban French conversation luncheon. For more information, call 215-735-5283.
Farmers Market
1-5 p.m.
Wyck
Southeast corner of Walnut Lane at Germantown Avenue
The Wycks Farmers Market will be held in conjunction with the Food Trust every Friday afternoon through mid-November and features produce grown on Wyck’s Farm.
Golden Yoga
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave.
Golden Yoga is Classical Yoga adapted to accommodate those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. It is especially helpful to seniors and those with special needs. The program includes postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques, all done while sitting in a chair or standing. Cost is $20 for four classes.
Call 215-247-3029 for more information or to register.
Little Theater
Video Library
7141 Germantown Ave.
“The Merry Gentleman” on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Admission is $6. For more information, visit www.mtairyvideolibrary.com or stop in at Video Library for films and show times.
Yoga
9:30–11 a.m.
St. Paul’s Church
22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Laughing Yoga
11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.
St. Paul’s Church
22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Scrabble
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Short Story Discussion
12-1p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Knitting
1–2 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21
Family Storytime
2 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Ave.
Preschoolers and their caregivers and siblings are invited to sing, dance, play, and learn with Feisty Bear of The Little Connies. For more information, call 215-685-9290.
Circus Cabaret
8 p.m.
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
5900 Greene St.
“A Hard Act to Follow,” features juggler Greg Kennedy. Tickets are $10.
Open House Weekend
The Good Food Market
12 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Painted Truffle: Local award-winning chocolatier, Tom Sciascia, of the Painted Truffle presents his beautiful confections and offers a cooking demonstration of his luscious caramels; Michelle Lordi: Listen to the beautiful jazz melodies of local singer/songwriter, Michelle Lordi; DiBruno Brothers: Philadelphia’s premier distributor of Italian imports, cheeses and other delicacies returns for more demos and samples; Bell & Evans: Since 1890, Bell & Evans of Lancaster has been family owned and committed to raising quality chickens in a minimal stress environment with all-natural diets and no antibiotics.
Tellebrations
2 p.m.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. Parish Hall. Willow Grove Ave. and St. Martin’s Lane
Linda Goss has been performing and teaching storytelling for over thirty years. She is a pioneer and one of the leading experts in contemporary African-American storytelling, known for her call and response performances.
Children’s Story Time
11 a.m.
Border’s
8701 Germantown Ave.
Holds story time for children and their caregivers. For more information, call 215-248-1213.

Awareness Through Movement
11 a.m. to noon
Chapel, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Cost is $10 per class; $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members).
For more information or to register, call 215-2333-6244.
Storytime For Toddlers
10:30 a.m.
Roxborough Library
6245 Ridge Ave.
Children’s Librarian Irene Klemas-Brady leads a program of stories, songs and activities geared to children 18 months to 3 years old. Siblings are welcome. Groups may attend but must call in advance.
For more information, call the branch at 215-685-2550.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22
Open House Weekend Continues
The Good Food Market
12 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Chestnut Hill resident and award-winning pastry chef, Leslie McLaughlin will showcase some of her most decadent desserts just in time for the holidays.
Kids Circus Showcase

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
5900 Greene St.
2 p.m.
Students from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts perform trapeze, juggling, group acts, unicycle, rolla bolla and more.
Community Café
2:30-5 p.m.
Sedgwick Theater
7137 Germantown Ave.
Northwest Philadelphia Community Café provides an opportunity for people to get together in a relaxed setting to talk about issues that matter in the Northwest Philadelphia community. Workshop topics include recycling, composting, safety, city services, health care and weatherization. Co-sponsored by MARCHinG for Change and Neighborhood Networks. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 215-247-9169.

MONDAY, NOV. 23
Thanksgiving Lessons
2-3:30 p.m.
Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave.
The Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College will sponsor the workshop, “Thanksgiving and Forgiving: Lessons on Love from Learners in the Field,” in the Social Room, Fournier Hall. The workshop will include a keynote speech by Catherine Nerney, SSJ, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Forgiveness and Reconciliation. Her talk will discuss the theological study of forgiveness and reconciliation in the everyday lives and relationships of people, where forgiveness often takes place prior to any analysis or theorization. There will also be a short panel discussion from several faculty viewpoints.
Organic Food Sampling
12-2 p.m.
The Good Food Market
12 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Good Food Market’s distributor of natural, organic grocery items, Amy’s Organics, will have samples of new products.
Awareness Through Movement
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes run by Joanne Fagerstrom, physical therapist and certified Felsenkrais practitioner. Cost is $10 per class, $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members). For more information or to register, call 267-432-1795.

 

 

TUESDAY, NOV. 24
Thanksgiving Flower Arranging
1 p.m.
Wyck
Whether you are a host or a guest, flowers for the Thanksgiving table are always especially enjoyed and appreciated. Join Wyck horticulturist Nicole Juday for a fun and festive Thanksgiving table arrangement workshop. Fee for this workshop will be based on arrangement size, with most arrangements ranging from between $25-$50.
Registration is required. To register, call 215-848-1690 or email llitchman@wyck.org.
A very young Angela Lansbury stars in the 1945 adaption of Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 24 at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Avenue.  Hurd Hatfield, George Sanders, Donna Reed and Peter Lawford also star in this story of a painter who makes a Faustian bargain to maintain his youthful look.  Admission is free.
Awareness Through Movement
7-8 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes run by Joanne Fagerstrom, physical therapist and certified Felsenkrais practitioner. Cost is $10 per class, $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members).
For more information or to register, call 267-432-1795.
Tuesday at the Movies
7:30 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Ave.
Charles Boyer and Danielle Darrieux star in Max Ophuls’ 1953 masterpiece “The Earrings of Madame De...”. Vittorio De Sica completes the triangle in this elegant and voluptuous tale of romantic intrigue in fin de siecle Europe. Admission is free.
Tai Chi
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Springfield Residence, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Classes, for the novice or beginner/intermediate student, are designed to improve balance, power, posture, coordination, flexibility and mental focus. Slow, gentle movements are modified to most everyone’s abilities. Cost is $8 per class/paid monthly.
For more information or to sign up for a free introductory class, call 215-882-2804 or 215-233-9004.
Express Yourself
Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library
3501 Midvale Ave.
Enjoy creative stories, music and activities with your child this summer. For children 15 months to 3 years. Siblings are welcome.
For more information, or to confirm program times, call Liz Heideman at 215-685-2093.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25
Toastmasters
7:30-9 p.m.
New Covenant Campus
7500 Germantown Ave.,
Founders Hall, Room B-11 (2nd floor)
Covenant Toastmasters Club provides a comfortable, instructive environment for developing public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, visit http://covenant.freetoasthost.us/.
Tai Chi
Level 1            11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Level 2            12:30–1:30 p.m.
Level 3                 10–11 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting
100 E. Mermaid Ln.
Bridge Game
12–3 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Snack and Story Time
The Little Treehouse Play Cafe
10 W. Gravers Ln.
Snuggle up with your toddler and enjoy “A Taste of Philly” soft pretzel nuggets and a good read. Free raffle prizes too. Sponsored by Citibank. Free with admission.
For more information, visit www.treehouseplaycafe.com.
Craft Club
1:15 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Ave.
Be creative with local artist Becky Suggs. Ages 6 and up are welcome.
For more information, call 215-685-9290.
International Dancing
Or Haddash
8-10 p.m
190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington
For more information, call 610-688-3284 or visit www.beaverfolkdance.org.
Focus on Local Art Exhibit Planning Meeting
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Mt. Airy Custom Framing
6837 Germantown Ave. 
The event will happen on the First Friday and Saturday in November. 
For more information, visit www.mtairybiz.com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 26
Reader’s Theater
10–11 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Bridge Game
12–3 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Tai Chi
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Springfield Residence, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Classes, for the novice or beginner/intermediate student, are designed to improve balance, power, posture, coordination, flexibility and mental focus. Slow, gentle movements are modified to most everyone’s abilities. Cost is $8 per class/paid monthly.
For more information or to sign up for a free introductory class, call 215-882-2804 or 215-233-9004.
West African Dance
7:30-9 p.m
Summit Presbyterian Church
Green and Westview Sts.
Drum class with Maurice Edwards. Cost is $15.
For more information, call 215-849-1484.
Awareness Through Movement
5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Chapel, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes run by Joanne Fagerstrom, physical therapist and certified Felsenkrais practitioner. Cost is $10 per class; $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members).
For more information or to register, call 215-233-6244.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27
Little Theater
Video Library
7141 Germantown Ave. 
“Food, Inc.” on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Admission is $6.
For more information, visit www.mtairyvideolibrary.com or stop in at Video Library for films and show times.
Farmers Market
1-5 p.m.
Wyck
Southeast corner of Walnut Lane at Germantown Avenue
The Wycks Farmers Market will be held in conjunction with the Food Trust every Friday afternoon through mid-November and features produce grown on Wyck’s Farm.
Yoga
9:30–11p.m.
St. Paul’s Church
22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Laughing Yoga
11:15 a.m.–1p.m.
St. Paul’s Church
22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Scrabble
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Short Story Discussion
12-1p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.
Knitting
1–2 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
For more information, call 215-248-0180 or e-mail chseniors@cavtel.net.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21
Children’s Story Time
11 a.m.
Border’s
8701 Germantown Ave.
Holds story time for children and their caregivers.
For more information, call 215-248-1213.
Awareness Through Movement
11 a.m. to noon
Chapel, Montgomery Rehab Hospital
8601 Stenton Ave.
Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Cost is $10 per class, $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members).
For more information or to register, call 215-2333-6244.
Storytime For Toddlers
10:30 a.m.
Roxborough Library
6245 Ridge Ave.
Children’s Librarian Irene Klemas-Brady leads a program of stories, songs and activities geared to children 18 months to 3 years old. Siblings are welcome. Groups may attend but must call in advance.
For more information, call the branch at 215-685-2550.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

UPCOMING
REUNIONS
Cheltenham High School Class of 1959 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7-11 p.m. at the ACE Conference Center, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. Contact Joanne Feld Madorno at joannemadorno@verizon.net or call her at 215-591-0101.
Little Flower Class of 1979 will hold its 30th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 14 at St. Katherine of Siena Church, Frankford Ave. & Primrose Rd. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception. For additional information or to purchase tickets call Kathy Strzelecki Costello at 215-637-8623.
IHM (Roxborough) Class of 1978 will hold its 30th reunion on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6-10 p.m. at the Great American Pub, Conshohocken. For more information, email ihmreunion@verizon.net.

ONGOING
EXHIBITS AND SHOWS
Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill, offers public research hours Tues. through Sat. Call for an appointment, 215-247-0417.
Open House Season at Gallery Saint Martin, 330 West Mermaid Lane. On-going exhibit of regularly featured artists. Continues though August. Open by appointment.Call 215-247-2503 or visit www.gallerysaintmartin.com for more information.

DANCE
English Country Dance workshops are held the first Saturday of the month, October through May, at Summit Presbyterian Church, Greene & Westview Sts. in Mt. Airy. Call 215-836-0426 or visit www.germantowncountrydancers.org.
5Rhythms® Movement Classes Held EVERY Second Saturday 3-5:30 p.m. at Summit Presbyterian Church Greene & Westview Sts. Find your dance, find your joy—expressive, cathartic, wonderful!  For all bodies & souls—no experience necessary. $25 pre-registered, $35 walk-in. Always Half-Price for First Timers! For information or to register, e-mail Tammy at5rhythmsphilly@gmail.com or call 917-604-8456

CLASSES
Allens Lane Art Center offers classes & workshops for children and adults in a variety of art and dance classes, and workshops in jewelry making, painting, doll making and creative writing. Call 215-248-0546 or visit www.allenslane.org.
 The Apothecary Garden, 7721 Germantown Ave., offers classes on custom blended botanicals, teas, tinctures, & essential oils. For more information, call 215-247-2110.
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment offers classes and activities: crafters and seamstresses, Mondays 10 a.m. to noon; knitting for merchant seamen, Fridays at 1 p.m.; bridge, Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon; chess lessons, Mondays at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 215-248-0180 or email chseniors@cavtel.net.
Art Workshop led by Alex Forbes. 9:30 - 11:30 every Wednesday at the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, 8431 Germantown Ave., $40/month. Questions? call 215-248-0180 or email chseniors@cavtel.net.
Chestnut Hill Hospital is holding Golden Yoga Classes every Friday 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Lea Auditorium at the Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Golden Yoga is Classical Yoga, adapted by the SKY Foundation, to accommodate those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. The program includes postures, breathing relaxation and meditation techniques, all performed while sitting in a chair and standing. Instructor Barbara Levitt has been teaching yoga for the past 30 years and has even taught people in their nineties. Registration is required. Cost is $20 for 4 classes per month. Call 215-247-3029 for more information.
Chestnut Hill Mindfulness Meditation offers morning and evening groups, introductory sessions, and silent retreat days. Registration now being accepted for Summer season. Eight-week class of small group instruction and sitting meditation practice begins June 1. New Mindful Journaling group and Buddhism Reading Circle begin in June. For registration or more information, call 215-248-7441.
 Chronic Stress Support Group meets every 2nd Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30pm at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chestnut Hill Women’s Associates Office STE 40.  A supportive community working together to reduce stress through laughter and breathing techniques.  To register, call Melanie Galioto @ 215-570-4644. $10.
Church of the Annunciation is forming an Early Childhood Music Class for children ages four and five, which will begin on Thursday September 18. The classes will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at The Church of the Annunciation at Carpenter Lane and Lincoln Drive in Mt. Airy, and Will continue for 15 sessions. Taught by pianist and PA certified K-12 music teacher Lou Walinsky, the class will allow children the opportunity to experience the love of music and to learn about the elements of music in age appropriate ways. It will enable children to understand and connect with a wide variety of music and prepare them for future individual instrumental lessons. For more information, contact Lou Walinsky at 215-848-0845 or e-mail him at PianolandLW @hotmail.com.
Cummins School of Irish Dance offers classes for ages 3 and up at The Irish Center on Emlen Street and Carpenter Lane. Cost is $10 per lesson. Visit www.cumminsschool.com or call 215-508-1763.
Are you homeschooling children aged 7-12?  Interested in book clubs, research assistance or other library programs?  Call or email Liz Heideman at: heidemane@freelibrary.org to sign up for Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library homeschool mailing list or to get more information about programs for your kids.
The Free Library of Philadelphia provides Free Homework Help at all of its branches.  An adult is available, each afternoon, to help all school-aged kids with their work.  Program hours at the Roxborough branch are:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.  No sign-up is required, just stop in.
Heart Centered Meditation Private and group classes. Registration now being accepte for group spring class. Six week class with instruction in sitting, chanting and guided imagery. Begins  Thursdays, April 30-June 8, 8-9 p.m. Chestnut Hill location. Tuition deadline 4/20. For information and to register. Call 215-242-0904.
Sunday Afternoon Wine Interlude with Phillip Silverstone 3-5 p.m., the last Sunday of each month,  at The Hill Tea Bar, 6 East Hartwell Ave. With his ever present, self-deprecating dry British sense of humor, Silverstone’s philosophy is refreshingly simple and unique, for anyone intimidated by the subject. His anecdotes, short stories, outspoken opinions and practical tips are aimed at anyone who enjoys a lighthearted approach to the subject of wine. Presented at The Hill Tea Bar on the last Sunday of the month from 3pm-5pm. Call for reservations- 215.381.2226
Laughter Yoga Class every Thursday evening, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Chestnut Hill Water Tower Recreation Center.  $7.  Strengthen immune system, reduce stress and you don’t have to be happy for it to work.  Call Melanie Galioto @ 215-570-4644 or email atlaugh@laughyourselfphilly.
Makin Music offers lively, fun and interactive tot-parent music classes every morning at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 22 East Chestnut Hill Ave. 9:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. classes are offered. Visit www.makinmusic.com or call 215-233-2560 for more information.
Tai Chi every Tuesday and Thursday,  8:30-9:30 a.m.  in the chapel of the Montgomery Rehab Hospital, 8601 Stenton Ave. Classes for the novice or beginner/intermediate student, are designed to improve balance, power, posture, coordination, flexibility and mental focus. Slow, gentle movements are modified to most everyone’s abilities. Cost is $7 per class/ paid monthly. For more information or to sign up for a free introductory class, call 215-233-6314.
Awareness Through Movement in the Chapel of the Montgomery Rehab Hospital 8601 Stenton Ave. Every Monday, 11a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Ease chronic pain or overcome injuries through a movement  re-education program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes run by Joanne Fagerstrom, physical therapist and certified Felsenkrais practitioner. Cost is $10 per class; $50 for six classes (20% discount for Senior Circle members). For more information or to register, call 215-2333-6244.
Morris Arboretum offers courses in landscape design, perennials, handmade paper, rose care, healing plants and many other topics at the arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
 Moving Arts of Mt. Airy studio — (MaMa), located across from Weavers Way Studio, offers small group classes in Tai Chi (Sunday nights), fencing (Saturday morning and afternoons), children’s yoga (Monday afternoon), integrated exercise (Sat morning), Salsa (Sunday afternoon) and Funky danced workout (early Saturday) among others. Space is also affordably available for rehearsals and meetings. Air conditioned, pleasant, wood floors and mirrored wall. Corner of Carpenter Lane & Greene Street. 215 842-1040.
The Mt. Airy Computer Center, 6335 Wayne Ave., Mt. Airy, offers classes for kids and adults throughout the week. Call 215-438-8505.
Oreland Art Center, 100 Wischman Avenue & Twining Road in Oreland, is now accepting registration for watercolor painting classes taught by well-known area artists beginning in March. In addition, Oreland sponsors free member workshops on Monday and Friday mornings, when members are invited to get together and paint. For more information, brochures or directions call 215-572-6855.
Paper Crane Studio offers arts and crafts workshops in the Education building at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. in Germantown. Call 215-844-2944.
New woodworking school Philadelphia Furniture Workshop will hold courses throughout the summer at 5212 Pulaski Ave. in Germantown. Call 215-849-5174.
 The Philadelphia School Of Circus Arts offers weekly classes, leadership and team building workshops, parties and camp for 3 to 66 year olds. One of only four such schools in the U.S., with classes in aerials like trapeze, silks and ropes; unicycle; juggling; equilibristics and more. 5900 Greene St. (enter off Rittenhouse St.). 215 849-1991. info@phillycircus.com or www.phillycircus.com
Homework Help Available at the  Roxborough  Free Library- The Free Library of Philadelphia provides free homework help at all of its branches.  An adult is available, each afternoon, to help all school-aged kids with their work.  Program hours at the Roxborough branch are:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.  Special activities are available most Wednesdays and Fridays.  No sign-up is required, just stop in. The branch is located at 6245 Ridge Avenue (at Hermitage Street).  For more information, please call the branch at 215-685-2550.
The Roxborough branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia also continues to hold story times for toddlers. Tuesdays at 10:30 am,  and Preschool Storytime, Fridays at 10:30. Irene Klemas-Brady (our Children’s Librarian) will lead a program of stories, songs and activities geared to children 18 months to 5 years old.  Siblings are welcome.  Groups may attend but must call in advance. For more information, please call the branch at 215-685-2550.
Settlement Music School’s Germantown Branch is registering students for individual instruction in piano, voice, string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Call 215-320-2610.
65 – Plus & Fit Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Springfield Residence, 551 East Evergreen Ave. Modified, low impact exercise program for people 65 and older. Classes involve seated and standing activities and light free weights. Cost for eight weeks is $55 for two classes a week. Senior Circle members receive a 10% discount and must sign the Exercise and Fitness Program Release and Indemnification Consent form. Physician consent and pre-program screening are required for new participants. Free screenings to assess function level are available through the class instructor. For more information or to register, call 215-233-6314. To schedule a screening, call 215-233-6240.
Tesserae Studio Gallery, 6780 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy, is currently offering adult classes in mosaics and tilemaking. Call 215-848-2110 or visit www.bellamosaic.com.
Gentle meditative yoga classes at the Unitarian Universalist Church Of The Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave., are on Tuesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. A yoga mat and loose clothing are recommended; voluntary contribution accepted. Call 215-782-1919. Also offered is sitting meditation on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m., for 20 minutes and a creative writing circle on Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call 215-247-2561 or email office@uurestoration.us.
Water Tower Recreation Center children’s classes: karate for children and adults; Tony’s little dribblers; pick-up basketball; jazzy lady social grace & etiquette; dance classes with Miss Sara; tot recreation class; gymnastics classes. Hartwell Ln. & Ardleigh St. Times, days, ages vary. Call 215-685-9296.
Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., offers children’s art classes in watercolor, cartooning, animation, and mixed media are now available at Woodmere Art Museum. For more information, call 215-247-0948 or visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org for information.
Woodmere Art Museum is accepting registrations for children’s classes in Animation, Cartooning, Watercolor, Fairytales, Portraiture, and Sculpture. www.woodmereartmuseum or 215-247-0948 for more information.

Free Meditation and Dharma Talk services, Tuesdays at 7:15 pm and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia, 423 Abington Ave. in Glenside. Call 215-884-8443 or visit www.wonbuddhism.info.
Won Community Service Center, 423 Abington Ave., in Glenside offers ESL classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:45 – 9:15 p.m. Call 215-884-8443 or visit www.woninstitute.org.
New water classes for all ages are being offered at the YMCA of Germantown, located at 5722 Greene St. in Germantown. For more information, call 215-844-3281.

SUPPORT & GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy. Call 1-800-272-3900.
Bereavement Support For Family And Friends Sponsored by the William R. May Funeral Home, Inc., 7-8 p.m. on alternate Tuesdays at the Chapel House 2330 Fairhill Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 Nov. 4, Common Feelings; Nov. 18, Coping with the Holidays; Dec. 2, Grief and the Family.  Call 215-624-8190 for more info.
Bereavement support groups for adults are often offered by Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough. Call 215-624-8190.
Breast cancer recovery group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Healthcare Women’s Center, 8835 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-242-4700.
Chestnut Hill CoDA (a Co-Dependants Anonymous is a 12 step fellowship of men and woman whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence) meets on Monday nights, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Teenagers, Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike (across the street from Chestnut Hill East train station). Learn to develop and maintain healthy relationships. Contact Chuck S., 267-253-9562, chcoda@cavtel.net or visit coda.org or codaphilaarea.org.
Children of aging parents caregivers support group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Atria Chestnut Hill, 495 E. Abington Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-247-5307.
Conshohocken Business and Professional Women meet the fourth Monday of each month from September to June at Brittingham’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 640 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:45 p.m. followed by a speaker. Everyone is welcome. Reservations required. Call 610-825-8125. Dinner costs $22.
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