October 23, 2008 Issue                                       

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This Week

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22

CANDIDATES ON SCREEN Wednesdays Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 p.m. at Journey’s Way Center, 6012 Ridge Ave. This week’s feature is Wag the Dog. Lunch will be served before the shows, $3.03 for those under 60 years old and a suggested donation of $1 for those over 60. Please RSVP by the Friday prior to showing by calling 215-487-1750.

BASIC BEADING ESSENCIALS CLASS 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Village Earth Bead

Market, 8442 Germantown Ave. In this class you will learn the necessary components for

making necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Wire, tools, and bead boards will be provided. Class fee $40. Non-refundable $20 deposit and pre-registration required. Call 215-248-1317 for more information or to register for classes.

WOMEN’S FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 68 West Chelten Ave. Classes are held 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5, 19 and Dec. 3. This week’s class: A Woman And Her Money.

UNDERSTANDING GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROGRAMS 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Board Room at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Rodney Warner, Esq., Counsel for the Disabled wll help you understand your rights under state law and the federal American with Disabilities Act. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

BRIDGE Chestnut Hill Adult Activities Center, 7999 Crittenden St., hosts bridge at noon for all ages and levels. Cost is $3 to play. For more information, call 215- 248-0180.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE Summit Presbyterian Church, Green and Westview Sts., hosts a drum class with Maurice Edwards from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is $15. For more information, call 215-849-1484.

INTERNATIONAL DANCING Or Haddash, 190 Camp Hill Rd., hosts class from 8-10 p.m. For more information, call 610-688-3284 or visit www.beverfolkdance.org

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. in the Chapel of the 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

-2333-6244.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, Green Street and Chelten Ave.  Learn how to create a document, change fonts, copy and paste text, and save your work. Call 215-685-2155 for more information

MUSIC & MOVEMENT Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., East Falls, hosts a preschool music and movement class for children age birth to 2 at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 215-685-2093.

LEFT TALK Drinking Liberally, an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners, meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave., Visit www.drinkingliberally.org.

WRITING CIRCLE Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave., Mt. Airy holds a writing circle from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hale Lounge. Cost is $15. For more information, call 215-247-5545 or email susan@susanwindle.com.

JOURNEY AS PARENTS Neighborhood Interfaith Movement, 7047 Germantown Ave., holds free parent discussion groups for parents with problems managing the stresses of family life from 6-7:30 p.m. Meals and childcare are provided. For more information, call 215-843-5600.

PRENATAL YOGA every Thursday from 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. in the Lea Auditorium at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Pregnant women can enjoy yoga adapted to their special needs. Continue your yoga routine or learn a new, gentle way to exercise and ease stress during your pregnancy. Physician permission required. Cost $25/month. Registration required. Call 215-753-2000.

65 – PLUS & FIT 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Springfield Residence, 551 East Evergreen Ave. Modified, low impact exercise program for people 65 and older. 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. For more information or to register, call 215-233-6314. To schedule a screening, call 215-233-6240.

TAI CHI  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. Cost is $7 per class/ paid monthly. For more information or to sign up for a free introductory class, call 215-233-6314.

FRIDAY, OCT. 24

HALLOWEEN SCARY STORIES  7 p.m. at The Stagecrafters theater, 8130 Germantown Avenue.  Dramatic readings of hair-raising spooky tales, classic and contemporary.   Costume contests with prizes.  A marvelous mystery magic show.  Kids receive complimentary bags of treats.  Also held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm.  Matinee more suited to ages 3-to-6; evening shows geared to ages 6-to-12.

Adults $5. (Ages 12 or under free, children must be accompanied by an adult). 

Ticets by reservation or at the door.  Call 215-247-8881 for more informationor visit  www.thestagecrafters.org.

POETRY ALOUD AND ALIVE presents its first open-open-reading, 7:15 p.m. at the Blue Marble Book Store, 551 Carpenter Lane, near Carpenter Lane and Green St., a few doors from the Weaver’s Way Co-op grocery. Fore more information call the Big Blue Marble Bookstore at 215-844-1870.

GOLDEN YOGA 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Lea Auditorium at the Chestnut Hill Hospial, 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. Registration is required. Cost is $20 for 4 classes per month. Call 215-247-3029 for more information.

LITTLE THEATER Video Library 7141 Germantown Avenue presents Flight of the Red Balloon 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.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

GHOST TOURS AT STENTON MANSION 12-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, at Stenton Mansion, 4601 N. 18th Street. Arrive in costume and the $4 admission fee will be waived. Call 215-329-7912.

ASK A LAWYER DAY 2-3 p.m. at Serenity Inspirational Gifts and Coffee, 140 S. Easton Road in Glenside. Bring your legal questions for Michelle E. Turner, Esq., JD. Call 215-884-4342.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 

LITTLE FLOWER HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 5TH ANNUAL FALL FASHION SHOW 1-5 p.m., at Romano’s Caterers.  Cost is $30.00 per person. Absolutely no tickets will be sold at the door.  There will be a cash bar and gift basket auction. For more information call Jennifer Ladd at 267-861-4139, or Susan Noone at 215-288-2067.

MONDAY, OCT. 27

HEART SAVER CPR WITH AED 6-10 p.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. CPR for adults, children and infants includes rescue choking and automated external defibrillator training. Cost is $50 per person, and $85 for couples. Registration is required. Call 215-753-2000 for more information.

HENRY GROUP MEETING 7-8:30 p.m. at the home of Nancy and Kevin Peter, at 526 Arbutus Street in West Mt. Airy. This meeting is for families of past, current and potential students of C.W. Henry Elementary School, and helps families gather information, share thoughts and experiences, and make informed decisions. Participants are asked to bring a small snack or beverage to share. To RSVP or for further information, call 215-713-2650.

TUESDAY, OCT. 28

TODDLER STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. at the Chestnut Hill Free Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers with Miss Kate. Siblings welcome. Call 215-685-9290 for more information.

BABY’S TIME WITH MOTHER GOOSE 10:15 a.m. at Falls of the Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. at Warden Dr. Learn songs, tickles and bounces to share with your baby while meeting other families in the area. For babies up to 18 months.  Call 215-685-2093.

MENOPAUSE SEMINAR SERIES 6:30- 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4 at the Women’s Center, Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8811 Germantown Ave.

Each of the six seminars includes important information, homework, and completion of a personalized action plan. Registration required. Call 215-753-2000. Fee: $50 for 5 sessions.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS titled Grief Process  1:30-2:45 p.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. Call 215-624-8190 for more information.

BREAST CANCER NETWORKING GROUP 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Williams Conference Room at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. This small emotionally supportive group is offered to women living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Registration is required. Call 215-248-8325 for more information.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Border’s, 8701 Germantown Ave., holds story time for children and their care givers at 11 a.m. For more information, call 215-248-1213.

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT 11 a.m. to noon, in the Chapel of the 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.

BEGINNING BRIDGE COURSE 12:15 p.m. at the Adult Activities Center, 7999 Crittenden Street. Cost is $65 for 10 weeks (non-member $70) Call 215-248-0180 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

CANDIDATES ON SCREEN Wednesdays Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 p.m. at Journey’s Way Center, 6012 Ridge Ave. This week’s feature is All the King’s Men. Lunch will be served before the shows, $3.03 for those under 60 years old and a suggested donation of $1 for those over 60. Please RSVP by the Friday prior to showing by calling 215-487-1750.

BASIC BEADING ESSENCIALS CLASS 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Village Earth Bead Market, 8442 Germantown Ave. In this class you will learn the necessary components for making necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Wire, tools, and bead boards will be provided. Class fee $40. Non-refundable $20 deposit and pre-registration required. Call 215-248-1317 for more information or to register for classes.

WOMEN’S FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES: 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 68 West Chelten Ave. Classes held 6-7:30 p.m.  on Wednesday nights Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5, 19 and Dec. 3. This week’s class: Budgeting for the Successful Woman.

THE WEIGHT IS OVER 6-7 p.m., at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Penn surgeon Donna Barbot M.D., will discuss the options available for weight loss surgery. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Get information about weight loss surgery and learn form guest speakers discussing current news on issues including lifestyle modification, nutrition and exercise and provide ongoing support for those who have completed surgery.

SPOOKY STORYTIME  7 p.m.  at the Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave. Celebrate Halloween with chilling tales and hot apple cider. Call 215-685-9290 for more information.

BRIDGE Chestnut Hill Adult Activities Center, 7999 Crittenden St., hosts bridge at noon for all ages and levels. Cost is $3 to play. For more information, call 215- 248-0180.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE Summit Presbyterian Church, Green and Westview Sts., hosts a drum class with Maurice Edwards from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is $15. For more information, call 215-849-1484.

INTERNATIONAL DANCING Or Haddash, 190 Camp Hill Rd., hosts class from 8-10 p.m. For more information, call 610-688-3284 or visit www.beverfolkdance.org

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. in the Chapel of the 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 215-2333-6244.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

TODDLER STORIES 10:15 at Falls of the Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. at Warden Dr. Stories, songs and activities for 1 and 2-year-olds. Call 215-685-2093 for more information.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., East Falls, hosts a preschool music and movement class for children age birth to 2 at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 215-685-2093.

LEFT TALK Drinking Liberally, an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners, meets from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave., Visit www.drinkingliberally.org.

WRITING CIRCLE Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave., Mt. Airy holds a writing circle from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Hale Lounge. Cost is $15. For more information, call 215-247-5545 or email susan@susanwindle.com.

JOURNEY AS PARENTS Neighborhood Interfaith Movement, 7047 Germantown Ave., holds free parent discussion groups for parents with problems managing the stresses of family life from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meals and childcare are provided. For more information, call 215-843-5600.

TAI CHI 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.

65 – PLUS & FIT 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Springfield Residence, 551 East Evergreen Ave. Modified, low impact exercise program for people 65 and older. Cost for eight weeks is $55 for two classes a week. For more information or to register, call 215-233-6314. To schedule a screening, call 215-233-6240.

FRIDAY, OCT. 31

A NIGHT OF A THOUSAND WISHES and Mini Magical Teaparty (for grown folks), 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Hill Tea Bar, 6 East Hartwell Lane. Cost is $25 per person.  Space is limited to 14 people. Call 215-381-2226.

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GOLDEN YOGA 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. Registration is required. Cost is $20 for 4 classes per month. Call 215-247-3029 for more information.

LITTLE THEATER Video Library 7141 Germantown Avenue presents Mongol on Friday and Saturday at 8pm 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.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

SEWING CLASSES at the Coleman NW Regional Library, Chelten Ave. and Green St. in Germantown. Beginner’s class are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., advanced sewing class 12:30-2 p.m. Whether you have ne0ver threaded a needle or you want to brush up on your techniques, come check out this class. Call 215-685-2155 for more information.

MORRIS ARBORETUM WELLNESS WALKS 10:30 a.m. at Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwester Ave. every Saturday November 1 through March 28. Walkers meet at the Visitors Center wearing comfortable clothing and shoes, ready to walk two mile-long loops on the paved paths.  Guides point out some of the Arboretum’s specimen trees and other distinctive features along the way. The walk lasts for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, and walkers are welcome to continue on their own afterward. Call 215-247-5777 for more information.

THE TEXURE OF TREES an Andrea Baldeck Photo Exhibit at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave. Continuing through September 2009, Morris Arboretum will feature the work of artist Andrea Baldeck with her exhibit, The Texture of Trees, a photographic pictorial of trees and all their arboreal accents. An exhibit opening reception is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2008 from 6:00-8:00pm. Reservations are required for the reception and space is limited. Please call (215) 247-5777 ext.171 or sign up on the website at www.morrisarboretum.org  

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

BE A PART OF MITZVAH MANIA 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thousands of voulenteers will meet at the Jewish Community Centers Klein Branch on the Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus in Northeast Philadelphia to feed the hungry, repair and winterize homes, spruce up Poquessing Park, organize food and clothing drives, prepare and deliver breakfast bags and plants to area seniors, paint a mural and engage in many other important social-action projects. To find a project that’s perfect for you visit www.jewishphilly.org/mitzvahmania or call 215-832-0564.

UPCOMING

REUNIONS

Overbrook High School class of 1968 is holding its 40th reunion on Nov. 28, at the Hilton on City Avenue. For more information, visit www.overbrookhighreunion.com or call 215-879-4410.

Northeast High School Class of 1978 30th Reunion will take place Saturday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Philmont Country Club. Contact Cheryl Myers Kaiser, chakaiser@comcast.net or Gary Freedman — freedlaw@aol.com.

If you or someone you know has been graduated from Our Mother of Consolation School, Chestnut Hill, in the 1950’s, we are interested in hearing from you! Contact Ray Burkhart at the following site for information regarding a multi-class reunion: burkhart06@comcast.net or by phone at 215-446-7721.

Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School Class of 1978 30th Reunion will be held on November 28 at the Blue Bell Country Club from 7 – 11pm. For more information contact Kathleen Mullen at 610-792-0988, PW1978@msn.com.

West Philadelphia Catholic High School Class of 1993 will celebrate their 15 Year Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Ramada Inn, Philadelphia International Airport. For details, contact Christina Adenaike at cadenaike@yahoo.com or call 215-877-5143. Responses are requested by Sept. 15.  

Martin Luther King Jr. High School class of 1978 holds its 20th reunion on Nov. 29. For more information, call 215-438-9947.

ONGOING

EXHIBITS

Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill, offers public research hours Tues. through Sat. Call for an appointment, 215-247-0417.

Environmental Art Installations The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education site located on the corner of Port Royal Ave. and Hagy’s Mill Road in Roxborough, will feature work by Jennifer Chapman, Keiko Miyamori, Kara Rennert, and Marisha Simons, and is guest curated by Warren Angle. Visitors can view the work from September 6, 2008 – January 2, 2009. A public reception will be held Saturday, September 6, 2-5 p.m.,including an artist talk and tour at 3p.m. and a video introduction by Vincent Romaniello. There will be a free round trip shuttle, leaving from Ivy Ridge Station (R6 train) at 3 p.m. and returning to the station at 5 p.m. Call 215-482-7300 for more information.

Paintings And Sculpture by Craig Stover at the Allens Lane Art Center, 601 West Allens Lane September 5 through October 24. Opening reception on Friday, September 5, 6-9 p.m. Come meet the artist and Allens Lane Art Center’s new Executive Director. On view will be examples of Craig’s studio work, including his Imaginary Botanicals series and several small-scale aluminum sculptures called Phantom Animals (many of which have never been shown publicly before). Craig Stover became the Executive Director of Allens Lane Art Center in June of this year. Reception is free and open to the public.

21st Year of The Militia Hawk Watch  Ft. Washington State Park daily from 9 am to 5 p.m until October 31. For further information call 215-280-6509 or email jamie@jaste.,net

DANCE

Delaware Valley Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will begin classes in October at the Plymouth Meeting Friends School, 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting (on the corner of Butler Pike & Germantown Pike). Classes are for active adults and teens aged 13 and over. Registration is required and is due by Oct. 1. You do no need to bring a partner. Visit www.delval.rscds.us or call teacher Geoffrey Selling at 215-248-5998.

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.

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 Adult Activities Center 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.

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 Fall season. New eight-week class of small group instruction and sitting meditation practice begins in September. For registration or more information, call 215-248-7441.

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.

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 Studio offers more than 40 classes weekly, for all ages—even babies. Low-fee, high caliber classes include power yoga, kids yoga, Kripalu and Iyengar yoga; pilates, gymfoolery, fencing, capoeira, drumming, Feldenkrais and dance. Call 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.

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.

The Woodmere Art Museum  is also accepting Fall registrations for its studio art and art history classes to begin on September 8. Check the website or call 215-247-0948 for more information about course offerings.

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.

Village Earth Bead Market, 8442 Germantown Ave, will hold jewelry making classes Monday, September 6 through Saturday, September 27. Call 215-248-1317 for more information.

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 September 23, Taking The Time You Need To Grieve; October 7, Myth Of Grief; October 21, Grief Process. 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.

Food addicts in recovery anonymous, a 12-step program for people recovering from addictive eating, welcomes newcomers and meets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 215-836-0274.

Keystone Hospice, 8765 Stenton Ave. in Wyndmoor, offers support groups throughout the month, with specialty groups for children, widowers, young widows, and a new “motherless daughters” group. Most are free, lunch is often included but pre-registration is requested. Call 215-836-2440.

Lung cancer support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m., offers encouragement for people currently being treated for lung cancer or who have completed treatment at the Chestnut Hill HealthCare Cancer Center, Suite 17, 8815 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-8325.

The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, has launched a self-help course for people with lupus. Call 215-517-5070 or visit www.lupus-sepa.org.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 8-9 a.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, Rm. D, 8835 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill. Call 215-248-8325.

Militia Hill Hawk Watch’s 20th year begins Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Fort Washington State Park.

Northwest Lions Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Sorella Rose Bar & Grille, 1800 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. Call 215-637-6537.

Overeaters Anonymous holds meetings on Wednesdays in Chestnut Hill, Saturdays in Ambler and Roxborough and Sundays in Roxborough. Call 215-674-4418.

Women Coping With Separation And Divorce - a professionally guided support group for women coping with separation and divorce within the past two years – will be held for eight Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning May 4 at the Jewish Federation Bux-Mont Office, 580 Virginia Drive, Suite 140 in Fort Washington. $18 registration fee (includes i