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February 2, 2010

Weekly Events

Mondays:

Bridge Groups, 7 to 10 p.m. Waverly Community House Scout Room. Info: 570.584.3216.

Clarks Summit Fire Company Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Clarks Summit Fire House, 321 Bedford St., second Monday of every month. Info: 570.585.6866. CMC

Donor Site Blood Drives, noon to 4 p.m., second Monday of the month, CMC School of Nursing Auditorium. Info: 570.969.8800.

Sarcoidosis Support Group Meetings, fourth Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania,

615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info:1.888.995.8787.

Diabetes management, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Info: 969-7272.

Lupus Support Group, 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at in the CMC School of Nursing Building, first floor, CME Room. Info: 570.969.8986.

NAMI Support Group, 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from in the CMC School of Nursing Building, Auditorium. Info: 570.969.8986. Scranton area monthly lupus support group meeting, 7:15 p.m. every third Monday at Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info: 1.888.99.LUPUS or visit lupuspa.org.

Middle Eastern Dance Lessons at 12:15 p.m., Abington Senior Center. Cost: $4 per class. Info: 570.586-8996

Tuesdays:

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Allied Services in the Community Room, located at the Pediatrics and Psychology Services entrance of the Rehabilitation Building on the Morgan Highway at Moffatt Drive. Info: scrantontoastmasters.org, 570.587.0232 or 570.222.5405.

Compassionate Care Hospice Bereavement Support Group meetings, third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. Info: 570.346.2241

Hatha yoga for beginners, 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays with Barbara Cohen, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, RYT. Cost: $100 for eight weeks.

Yoga Classes, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waverly Comm Scout Room. Info: 570.961.3483.

New patient orientations, second Tuesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m., Lupus Foundation, Scranton. 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: lupspa.org or 1.888.995.8787.

Photo I.D. must be presented on registration night. Interested persons contact 570.655.6818 or 800.427.1911or visit www.emsnp.org for pre-enrollment application and course description. All pre-registration forms must be returned to EMS of Northeastern PA, 1153 Oak Street, Pittston.

Registered Nurse Consultant, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. For more information, call 1.888.995.8787.

Acupuncture, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info: call 1.888.995.8787.

Chorus Rehearsals, 7:15 p.m. at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Rehearsals are for the annual Christmas Concert for the Wally Gordon Community Chorus.

Tai Chi classes at 4:15 p.m., Abington Senior Center. Cost: $5 per class. Info: 570.586.8996

Lupus Overview second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave.,

Scranton. In addition, a nurse consultant can answer autoimmune disease questions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and acupuncture appointments are available between 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Info: 1-888-995-8787.

Wednesdays:

Barony of Endless Hills Newcomers meetings, second Wednesday of each month at Borders in Dickson City, and the fourth Wednesday of each month at Barnes and Noble in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Both meetings are at 7 p.m. Meet members of the Barony. Info: contact the Chatelaine, http://endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/

Six Weeks to Wellness at Everything Natural, through Feb. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Deliver or send check to: Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (Attn: Barbara Cohen) Cost: $125; $100 for those who register by January 5

Tarot Readings with Rev. Whitney Mulqueen, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Montrose Inn, Restaurant and Tavern, 26 South Main Street, Montrose. Cost: $30 for 15 minutes. Info: 570-278-1124.

Diabetes management, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Info: 570.969.7272.

Families Helping Families, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. Education and discussion series for individuals 18 years of age and younger and their families who may be in need of support during recovery or seeking resources to deal with substance abuse. Through May 26, 2010. No registration necessary. Cost: Free. Info: 570. 587.3440

Fibromyalgia Support Group of NEPA, 6 p.m. third Wednesday of each month at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton; call 570.885.0141 for more information.

Fountain of Wisdom: Free Wellness Chats, 6 to 7 p.m., every Wednesday, at The Inner Harmony Wellness Center indoor fountain, Mercy Hospital General Services Building, 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Join us for herbal tea and healthy discussions on everything from acupuncture to yoga. Hosted by an Inner Harmony health care practitioner or medical doctor. Info: 570.346.4621 or innerharmonywellness.com.

Lupus support group meeting, every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free and no reservations required. Info: 1.888.99.LUPUS or visit lupuspa.org.

Meeting of the NBC (Northeast Business Club) 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Dolphin Plaza, Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, on NBC is a business and professional organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Seating may be limited, call ahead. Info: 570.558.9247.

Oakwood Terrace Support Group meetings for spouses and other family members or caretakers of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Meetings are open to the public. Cost: free. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky at 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or oakwoodterraceinc.com

Parish youth choir rehearsals, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. accompanies the singing at the 9:30 a.m. mass, at Our Lady of the Snows, every other week. Open to youth, 11 to 18. Info: 570.586.4112.

Pocono Equestrian Center Horse Lovers, youth group, first Wednesday of each month, Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: for reservations call 570.348.9795.

Pocono Equestrian Center Wranglers, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday of each month, Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: 570.348.9795.

Sandvik Retirees Association, 10:30 a.m., third Wednesday each month, Six East Restaurant, Dickson City. Info: 570.587.2657.

Traditional Egyptian belly dance, taught by master teacher Diana Shahein. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Everything Natural 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $50 per month, $15 per class. Info: 570.343.2033, dianashahein@aol.com or beledidancetheatre.org.

Yoga for You, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, Cost: $10 per lesson. Info: 570.996.1500.

Youth ministry at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 7 to 8 p.m. Clarks Summit, general meetings. Junior High program, 7 and 8th graders, Sundays 1 to 2 p.m. Info: Call ahead to join 570.586.1741.

Thursdays:

Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m., the last Tuesday of every month. Elan Gardens. Adjoining room for loved ones, who will not be left unattended. Info: Rhonda, 570.585.8099 or Rita, 570.586.0179.

Friendly’s Family and Friends Night to benefit the Scranton Rescue Mission Ladies Auxiliary, 3rd Thursday of every month, January through June, at the Dunmore Friendly’s. A portion of all sales between 5 8 p.m. will be donated to the Scranton Rescue Mission. Info: Scranton Rescue Mission or the Wyoming Valley Rescue Mission, log onto www.scrantonrescuemission.org or call Rev. Phil Schultz, Executive Director, at 570.270.6677.

BNI (Business Network International) Meetings, 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays at The Nichols Village Hotel, 1101 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Meet with other professionals to grow your business by exchanging business referrals. Info: 570.587.1135.

“Course in Miracles,” Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: 570.586.9684.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation support group, 7 p.m., Community Medical Center School of Nursing, first floor, CME Room, third Thursday of each month. Info: 570.969.8986.

Global Kids and Fitness Fun, offered at Gymboree, this spring for three to five year -olds, Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30. Fitness Fun, first exercise class, Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. and is a drop- off class. Info: To pre-register, contact Gymboree of Clarks Summit at 570.586.5880 or gymboreeclarkssummit@frontiernet.net.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Allied Services in the Community Room, located at the Pediatrics and Psychology Services entrance of the Rehabilitation Building on the Morgan Highway at Moffatt Drive. Info: scrantontoastmasters.org, 570.587.0232 or 570.222.5405.

Laurel Garden Club meeting, first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Info: 570.587.4099 or 570.342.3798.

Introduction to the Disability Process, last Thursday of each month at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787

Fridays:

Beginning Experience, for separated, divorced or widowed persons, St. Ann’s Parish Center, Scranton, third Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 570.342.5166.

Diabetes support group, 10 a.m. Community Medical Center School of Nursing, first floor, CME Room, second Friday of each month. Info: 570.969.7272.

Marriage Built to Last Series, Starts Friday Fri. Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. and every following Friday for six weeks at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly. Cost: free. RSVP by calling 570.587.2280.

A Course in Miracles, 4:30 p.m. at Everything Natural. Join us to continue exploring these extraordinary writings and remove obstacles to peace. Discover more about the guiding principles of authors like Marianne Williamson and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Newcomers welcome.

Mommy and Baby Fitness offered at Gymboree, Fridays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Info: To pre-register, contact Gymboree at 570.586.6880 or gymboreeclarkssumit@frontiernet.net.

Saturdays and Sundays:

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome support group, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Medical Center School of Nursing Building, first floor, CME Room, second Saturday of each month. Info: 570.969.8986.

"Four Core Principles of Discipleship" Sermon Series. Runs through Feb 14. at Countryside Community Church. Sunday services are held at 14001 Church Hill Road, Clarks Summit. Info: 570.587.3206 or visit www.countryside-church.org.

Free Parking at Scranton Iron Furnaces historical site, 159 Cedar Avenue, Scranton from 12 to 4 p.m.

Guided Downtown Walking Tours of Scranton, Conducted by the Lackawanna County Historical Society, 11 a.m. at the main entrance of Lackawanna College on Vine Street near Washington Avenue. Tours last two hours. Cost: $3. Info: 570.344.3841.

Sjogren’s Syndrome Support Group Meeting, third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787.

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