DANCES – SOCIAL/ENTERTAINMENT:

Dec. 9: Saturday Dance 7–10 p.m., Trexler Room, “The Chas Band.” Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 16: Saturday Dance, 7-10 p.m., Trexler Room, “KATO” will play oldies and requests. Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 23: Saturday Dance, 7–10 p.m., Trexler Room, “Johnny K.” Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 13: Karaoke, 1–3 p.m., Trexler Room, Led by Host Bobby James. Join for fun and entertainment and have a blast singing along to your favorite tunes. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 11, 18: Line Dance Beginner 12:30-1:15 p.m. Instructor is Peggy Sue Tobias. Everyone is welcome. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 11, 18: Line Dance Intermediate 1:15–2:45 p.m. Instructor is Peggy Sue Tobias. Some dance experience needed. Learn the latest, most popular dances and classics. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 14, 21: Line Dance Advanced 1 p.m. Led by Cathy Seidel. Dance experience required. Learn the latest, most popular dances and classics. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 12, 19: True Tap Beginner 9 a.m. Instructor is Grace Conti. Always wanted to tap? This class is for you. Tap shoes required. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

LUNCH:

Dec. 6, 7, 8: Weekday Lunch Meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room, $2.50 per person for 60 and over. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservation. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15: Weekday Lunch Meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room, $2.50 per person for 60 and over. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservation. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 18, 19, 20, 31: Weekday Lunch Meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room, $2.50 per person for 60 and over. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservation. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 27, 28, 29: Weekday Lunch Meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room, $2.50 per person for 60 and over. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservation. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

EXERCISE:

Dec. 11, 18: Tai Chi Beginner 12:30 p.m. Instructor is Helaine Young. Consisting of a series of slow, flowing movements that promotes holistic benefits for the individual practitioner. These benefits include improved balance and coordination, leg strength, cardiovascular health, mental concentration, stress relief. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 8, 15, 22: Tai Chi Intermediate 9 a.m. Instructor is Bob Donnelly (Pai Ma Shen). A holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being. Using slow flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance and calmness. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 13, 20: Yoga Flow 12:30 p.m. Instructor is Sara Mercer. Enjoy an energizing, moderately paced yoga flow designed to increase your flexibility, mobility and strength, manage stress and replenish your spirits. Appropriate for beginners to moderate practice. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 11, 18: Low Impact Aerobics 11:15 a.m. Instructor is Michele Fisher. Forty-five minutes of fat burning cardio exercise that moves to the beat of the music. Standing required. Call for fees Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 7, 12, 14, 19, 21: Zumba Gold 9 a.m. Instructor is Ed Nickles. Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information. Dec. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20: Zumba Gold 9:30 a.m. Instructor is Grace Conti. Zumba class designed for seniors. Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 8, 11, 15, 18, 22: Fit Circuit 12:30 p.m. Instructor is Sara Mercer. This low impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout. A chair is always available for support. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

Dec. 12, 19: Tai Chi Qigong 2:10 p.m. Instructor is Alice Perry. Very beginner, friendly, meditative and peaceful. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.

GAMES:

Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29: Pinochle, 7 p.m. Trexler Room, $1.50 per person. Refreshments available. Must stay for all games. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 10, 17: Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Single deck of cards. Eight games, must stay for all games. $1.59 pay at door. Prizes given away too. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 11, 18: Cards 11 a.m. Trexler Room. Exercise for the mind. Join us for party bridge (must know how to play). Drop in, no reservation needed. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 12, 14, 19, 21: Cribbage, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in, no reservation needed. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 12, 14, 19, 21: Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in, no reservation needed. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 6, 13, 20: Chess 1 p.m. Led by chess enthusiast Israel Sackey. Call first to let them know you plan to attend. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 6, 13, 20: Bingo. Doors open 5 p.m.; games start 6 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

CREATIVE ARTS:

Dec. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20: Arts and Crafts Group 9–11 a.m. Instructor is Trisha Baker. Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those fingers nimble. Call for details. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22: Art for Everyone noon. Both new and advance students are welcome. Whatever medium you choose, help is available. Led by Suzanne Bauder. Call for registration. Fees can be paid monthly or per drop-in session. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Knit and Chat, 9 a.m. Stop in, work on your own projects, knit, crochet or embroider. Chat about your work or any other subjects and enjoy the conversation. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 11, 18: Drawing 9:30 a.m. Instructor is Judy Peters. Learn how to draw with pencils. An introduction to composition, outline and shading. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 8, 15, 22: Acrylic 9:30 a.m. Instructor is Judy Peters. Paint beautiful acrylic landscape scenery and subjects with brush techniques on canvas. Bring a photo for inspiration, canvas, palette and an acrylic set with basic brushes. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Zentangle II 12:30 p.m. Instructor is Jean Burd, BS, Art Education/Fine Arts. Make projects that can be used in your home. The art of doodling to create a design. Projects will be a corner book marks, Folio books, picture frame, gift bag, etc. Call for fees. No experience or talent required. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Junk Journaling/Book Making 10 a.m. Instructor is Jean Burd. Remember Scrapbooking of the 1990s? Well it is back with a twist. No rules, let’s have fun making a book and filling it with themed pages. No experience. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 6: Paint N Sip WINTER BIRDS, 6 8 p.m. Led by Angela Faidley. Everyone will create their own “masterpiece.” Price includes materials and wine. Call for registration and fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 12, 19: Ceramics 9 a.m. Instructor is Bonny Batman. Come join the fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints. Drop in. Call for fees. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

MUSIC:

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra 9 a.m. Conductor is Ron DeGrands. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 8, 15, 22: Elm Street Jazz Workshop 9 a.m. Conductor is Allan Meyerson. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 5, 12, 19: Good Vibrations Chorus 9:30 a.m. Director is Nancy Shumaker. Rehearsals 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Join or just listen. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

GROUPS:

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Moderator is David M. Bell. A place to express your opinions and listen to others. Includes world, national, state and local topics. All are welcome. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 8, 15, 22: Life Sharing Discussion Group, 1 p.m. We are an informal group that meets to discuss our lives in general in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Photography Composition Basics 12:30 p.m. Instructor is Ray Royer. Want to improve your photography using your cellphone or any camera? Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 8, 22: Socrates Café 10 a.m. Moderator is Saul Coplan. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. For the curious who understands that “none of us is as smart as all of us.” Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Dec. 7, 14, 21: Poetry Appreciation. For those who appreciate poetry. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

EDUCATION:

Dec. 6: World War II – The First Canadian Army in World War II. Instructor is Dr. Charles Bonos. Fee is $4 member, $6 nonmember. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.