The following events are planned for July at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm Street, Allentown, 610-437-3700.

DANCES-SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT:

July 20: Dance, 7-10 p.m. Trexler Room Johnny K

Come out and enjoy with your friends. There is a per person charge which includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.

July 24: Dance, 1-3 p.m. Trexler Room Johnny K

Come out and enjoy with your friends. There is a per person charge which includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.

July 23, 30: “Tap True Beginner” 9 a.m. Instructor: Grace Conti

If you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, this class is for you. Tap shoes are required. Call for fees.

July 22, 29: “Line Dance Beginner” 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Peggy Sue Tobias

Everyone is welcome. Call for fees.

July 18, 25: “Advance Line Dance” noon to 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Seidel

Everyone is welcome. This is an advanced class. Call for fees.

LUNCH:

July 17-19, 22-26, 29-31: Every weekday lunch meal. 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room

There is a small charge for diners 60 and older. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservations.

EXERCISE:

July 19, 26: “Tai Chi For Balance” 10:30 a.m. Instructor: 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.

July 19, 22, 26, 29: “Fit Circuit” 12:30 p.m. Instructor Sara Mercer

This low impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout. Call for fees.

July 22, 29: “Barre” 10:15 a.m. Instructor Michele Fisher

A low impact toning class that blends the principals of Pilates, yoga, strength training and ballet to activate your entire body. Focus on proper body alignment, balance, stability and flexibility and strength; targeting hips, glutes, abs and arms. Standing and floor work and the ballet barre is used for some portions of class, but this is not a dance class. Call for fees.

July 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: “Zumba” 9:30 a.m. Instructor Grace Conti

Dancers and non dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired, dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees.

July 18, 23, 25, 30: “Zumba” 9 a.m. Instructor Ed Nickles

Dancers and non dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees.

July 18, 23, 25, 30: “Chair Strength Training” Instructor Sara Mercer

This chair class is designed to enhance strength, balance and flexibility; along with promoting mobility and increasing your range of motion. Call for fees.

July 18, 25: 10:30 a.m. “Mat Pilates” Instructor: Michele Fisher

A strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on the core (abdomen and lower back) muscles. Call for fees.

July 23, 30 “Tai Chi Qigong” 2:10 p.m. Instructor Alice Perry

Very beginner friendly, meditative and peaceful. Call for fees.

July 22, 29: “Tai Chi Beginner” 12:30 p.m. Instructor Helaine Young

Tai Chi consists 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.

GAMES:

July 21, 28: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Trexler Room. There is a cost per person. Refreshments available.

July 19, 26: Pinochle, 7 p.m. There is a cost per person. Prizes given away.

July 22, 29: 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.

July 23, 30: Cribbage, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.

July 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.

July 17, 24, 31: Bowling 1:30 p.m. Rose Bowl. Call Lehigh Valley Active Life for details at 610-437-3700.

CREATIVE ARTS:

July 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Arts and crafts group 9-11 a.m. Instructor: Trisha Baker

Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those fingers nimble. Call for details.

July 17, 19, 24, 26, 31: Art For Everyone noon. Led by Suzanne Bauder

Both new and advance students are welcome. Whatever medium you choose, help is available. Call for registration. Fees can be paid monthly or per drop-in session.

July 18, 25: 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.

July 22, 29: “Drawing” 9:30 a.m. Instructor Judy Peters

Learn how to draw with pencils. An introduction to composition, outlining and shading. Call for fees.

July 23, 30: “Ceramics” 9 a.m. Instructor Bonny Batman

Come join our fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints. Drop in. Call for fees.

MUSIC:

July 18, 25: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis

July 19, 26: Elm Street Jazz Workshop 9 a.m. Conductor Allan Meyerson

July 18, 25: “Pop Music Jam Session” 1 p.m. Led by Stephen Cee

Bring your instruments and your voice. Free to members.

July 23, 30: “Song Writing” 11 a.m. Instructor Stephen Cee

Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members

GROUPS:

July 18, 25: Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. .Moderator: David M Bell

A place to express your opinions and listen to others. Includes world, national, state and local topics. All are welcome. Free

July 19, 26: Friday Life Sharing Discussion Group, 1-3 p.m.

We are an informal group that meets to discuss our lives in general in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Free.

July 18, 25: Photography Composition Basics 12:30 p.m. Instructor Ray Royer

Want to improve your photography using your cellphone or any camera? Free to members