Pittston Sunday Dispatch Social

Thanksgiving Dinner at Senior Center on Thursday

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Are you eligible for benefits and don’t know it? RSVP Ambassadors will be available at the Pittston Senior Citizens Center by appointment only to check. To set up an appointment to see if you are eligible for any of these programs contact Connie or Hazel at 655-5561.

PA Class of ‘74 reunion meeting

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The last meeting to complete plans for the Pittston Area Class of 1974 35th reunion will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m. at Tony’s Pizzeria, City Line Plaza, Pittston.

Pittston High Class of ‘57

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Pittston High School Class of ’57 will meet on Wednesday, November 18, at Tony’s Pizzeria at 7:30 p.m. City Line Plaza, Pittston. Plans will be finalized for the Christmas Party. Reservations and payment is due at this time.

Roast beef dinner today at St. Michael’s

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

St. Michael’s the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, will celebrate its feast day with a roast beef dinner today, Sunday, November 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church hall, 205 North Main Street, Pittston.

Laflin Library hosting book fair this week

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Laflin Public Library will be working with Barnes & Noble, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre by hosting a book fair on Monday, November 16 through Wednesday, November 18. During those three days, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of every sale made with a special voucher to our Library. Vouchers are available at our Library and will also be available on-line at www.laflinlibrary.org.

Coat giveaway at Seton auditorium

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Knitting Ministry and the Greater Pittston Food Pantry will sponsor a one-day coat giveaway for registered households of the food pantry Tuesday, Nov.24, 9 a.m. until noon at the former Seton Catholic High School auditorium, Church St., Pittston.

YMCA students participate in ‘YMCA Idol’ during camp

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Pittston YMCA recently held "YMCA Idol" with many of the Summer Camp students participating. Parents, friends, relatives and campers were treated to songs and dance.

JLW visits patients at the VA

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club of Wyoming Valley visits VA Nursing Home Patients

Highland Manor recognizes its Rehabilitation Department

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Highland Manor Nursing Home recognized that the month of September is National Rehabilitation Month and October National Physical therapy month. Highland Manor provides therapy services in the disciplines of Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapy. Listed below is Highland Manor Rehabilitation Staff.

Highland Manor Nursing Home holds annual Halloween party

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Teresa McDade and Ozwald Hylton partake in the Halloween festivities at Highland Manor Nursing Home in Exeter by dressing up as pirates. Music was provided by Roger and Joe, accordion and saxophone player. Highland Manor staff donned their Halloween attire throughout the week.

St. John’s celebrates 50th class reunion

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

St. John’s Class of 1959 recently gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion at Fox Hill Country, Exeter.

40th Anniversary

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Rosiak of Pittston will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today, November 15. They were married in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by Rev. Robert Saures.

United in Marriage

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Cheryl Graham and John Alu were united in marriage, June 6, 2009 at St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston. The ceremony was performed by Father Daniel Shwebs.

50th Anniversary

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Chiampi, Sr., West Pittston, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 12, 2009. The couple met at the Italian American Citizen Club in West Pittston and was married at Sacred Heart Church, Plains, PA.

Senior Center Veteran’s Day special dinner Tuesday

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Are you eligible for benefits and don’t know it? RSVP ambassadors will be available at the Pittston Senior Citizens Center by appointment only to check. Millions of older Americans with limited income are eligible for but not receiving benefits from existing federal, state and local programs. Ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs to income supplements, there are many public programs available to seniors in need of they only knew about them and how to apply for them.

PA Class of 1970 meeting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pittston Area Class of 1970 will hold a reunion meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Ballina’s Irish Pub, 2934 Birney Ave., Minooka Section of Scranton. All classmates are invited to attend.

St. Michael’s Church Feast Day today

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

St. Michael’s the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, will celebrate its feast day with a divine liturgy at 9 a.m. today, Sunday, November 8. Mass will be celebrated by Reverend, G. Scott Boghossian, pastor

Slusser donates to Locks of Love

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kaitlyn Slusser recently donated 11 inches of her hair to Locks of Love.

WP Library holding NYC bus trip fundraiser

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pack your hat, gloves and holiday spirit for a day trip to New York City on Thursday, December 10. For $25 enjoy a relaxing Martz bus ride to the city where you can join us for a historic church group tour, or choose from a self-guided tours for architect enthusiasts, museum go-ers and shoppers.

Falls Lions hold fall festival

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Falls Lions club recently held their annual Fall Festival on Oct. 4, 2009 which included a Craft Fair and Chicken Barbecue dinner. Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations were provided by The Sawptician.