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September 15, 2009

news for seniors

EDWARDSVILLE: An Active Aging program, “Movement IS Life,” by ManorCare and Dr. Leonard will take place at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwardsville Senior Center, 57 Russell St.

Legal issues will be addressed by attorney Beatrice Heveran at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The service is free and one-on-one consultations can be arranged. Call the center at 287-3381. Free samples and recipes by Lillian Burnett, Penn State adviser, will be given at 12:15 p.m. as part of the third Nutrition Links series.

September birthdays will be recognized Friday.

A make-your-own-sundae ice cream social is planned Monday. Donation is $1.

EXETER: At a recent meeting of the Cosmopolitan Seniors, door prizes were awarded to Mary Ann Barasha, Dolores Bubblo, Mary Ann Markowski, Terri Mislan, and Irene Parini. Frank Schall won the bingo jackpot.

FORTY FORT: Retired Public Employees of Pennsylvania chapter 8702 will convene at 2 p.m. Thursday at a new location, the Luzerne County Recreation Building, 2001-09 Wyoming Ave., across from Gerrity’s Market. An informal discussion on the health care program and annual AFSCME retired public employees convention in Harrisburg will be discussed.

Lucille Maziarz, president, invites all members and new members to attend. Refreshments will be served.

KINGSTON: The Kingston Senior Citizen Center, 680 Wyoming Ave., will offer “Maintaining Your Memory” by Millville Health Care at 11 a.m. today. Students from Marywood University will also interview members.

Friday is National Respect Day. Birthdays of the month will also be celebrated.

Active Aging Week will be observed Monday through Sept. 25. Special events are planned.

For more information, call the center at 287-1102.

MOUNTAIN TOP: AARP Driver Safety class will be offered from 12:30-4:45 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave. This four-hour refresher course is open to drivers who have taken the class previously.

A second two-day class is planned from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 26-27 at Mountaintop Presbyterian Church, 9 Chestnut St. This eight-hour class is open to new and returning drivers.

Each course is designed for adults 50 and older and includes group interaction and discussion. Cost is $14 per person, or $12 for AARP members. Students should bring checks payable to AARP, AARP membership cards, pens, and drivers’ licenses. To reserve a space, contact instructor Pat Pisaneschi at 868-6732 or ppisanes@epix.net.

MOUNTAIN TOP: The Mountain Top Social Club will meet Sept. 22 in Father Nolan Hall at St. Jude’s Church. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. Anyone 50 and older can join.

A trip to Woodloch Pines, Hawley, on Oct. 18 is planned. Cost is $64 per person. For reservations call Otto at 474-0641.

NANTICOKE: The Rose Tucker Center at Mercy in the Mercy Special Care Building, 128 W. Washington St., will have a presentation on “Wound Care” by Mercy Special Care at 11 a.m. today.

Thursday is Apple Dumpling and Ice Cream Day. Cost is $1.25. Call 735-1670 to place orders.

Active Aging Week will be observed Monday through Sept. 25.

PITTSTON: Tobyhanna Army Depot retirees will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, state Route 315. All TAD retirees and current employees are invited.

For more information, call Bernie Petrasek at 287-9093; 239-1682 or bjpetra@juno.com.

PLAINS TWP.: The Plains Senior Citizens Project Head will meet at noon Wednesday in the cafeteria at SS. Peter and Paul’s School.

Hosts are Carolyne Byrne, Betty Campanella, Stella Cappelini, Kathleen Wysocki, and Helen Castelanni. New members are invited. Bingo will be played.

New members Charles and Dorothy Christian were welcomed at the last session.

SHICKSHINNY: Nutrition information will be available Wednesday at the Shickshinny Senior Center, 19 W. Vine St.

HCC Home Health will offer blood pressure screenings at 10:15 a.m. Monday.

For membership information, call 542-4308.

TUNKHANNOCK: The shuffleboard team at Wyoming County Senior Center, 101 Dymond Terrace, will play at Dallas Monday.

Appointments are being taken for the Benefits Check-Up scheduled Sept. 29. Programs and services that are available to senior citizens will be reviewed. Call the center, at 836-2324.

WILKES-BARRE: The Rainbow Seniors of Wilkes-Barre meet at 1 p.m. today at Albright United Methodist Church, Dana and Grove streets. Servers will be Rita Thomas, Alice Carey, and Jack and Dorothy Coach. New members are invited.

A bus trip is planned to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for “The Great American Songbook” on March 11. For information, call Dorothy Coach at 822-2785.

WILKES-BARRE: St. Therese Senior Citizens meet the first and third Monday of each month in the church hall on Old River Road.

Upcoming activities include a spaghetti dinner at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 and a Christmas party at noon Dec. 7 at A Touch of Class at the Palace, George Ave.

For a list of upcoming trips, contact Otto Eime trip director, at 474-0641.

WILKES-BARRE: “Alternative Healthy Cooking” will be presented at 11 a.m. today at the Charles T. Adams Senior Center, 5 East Market St.

“Prostate Cancer – What men and women need to know” by Susan Kennedy of the Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

A trip to Sands Casino, Bethlehem, departs at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Cost is $22. For more information, call the center at 825-3484.

WILKES-BARRE: The Father Nahas Senior Citizens Club meets at 1:30 p.m. today in the church hall at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St. President George Morrash asks all member to attend.

Dates for a trip to Mohegan Sun Casino and a spaghetti dinner will be decided. Bingo and refreshments will be available. Servers are Joan Kaufer, Evelyn Jones, and Marilyn Goeckel.

Membership is open to anyone 55 years and older. For more information, call 825-6210 or 824-2093.

WILKES-BARRE TWP.: The RCA Nipper Club will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Old Country Buffet, East End Center. The Dec. 9 Christmas dinner will be discussed.

New members are invited to join.

WILKES-BARRE TWP.: UGI Electric Retirees’ Association will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the UGI Gas/Electric Building, 517 E. Northampton St. All UGI Electric retirees are invited.

Payments for the trip to Lancaster will be collected. Dessert and beverages will be served.

WYOMING: The Wyoming-West Wyoming Seniors will convene at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church hall. Members are to note the date has changed. New members are invited and parking is available.

Recent 50-50 winners were Betty O’Hara, George Yurek, Genny Labaty, and Burt Greco. The committee for the Halloween social on Oct. 20 is comprised of Joe Shymanski, Genny Labaty, Marion Pocceschi and Donna Pocceschi.

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