News for Seniors

FALLS: The Falls Senior Center, State Route 92, West Falls, invites anyone 60 years of age or older to a Grandparents Day special lunch at noon on Thursday. Prizes for special categories regarding grandchildren will be given.

St. David's male choir will perform a concert with folk songs, patriotic songs and sing a long at 1 p.m. on Friday.

The annual picnic will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday at Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilion 3.

KINGSTON: The Kingston Senior Center, 680 Wyoming Avenue, will hold its Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness class at 10:30 a.m. today instead of at the normal time of 12:45 p.m. It is also Bag Day and a bag lunch will be served. The center will remain open for all regular activities.

A grandparents' special lunch will be served on Thursday. Members should bring pictures of their parents and grandparents for display. There will also be meditation with Jean at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Joke day will be observed at 11:30 a.m. on Friday and a special presentation from the center's line dancers will take place at 12:15 p.m. on Monday. Knitting and crochet lessons will also be given at 1 p.m. on Monday.

There will be a special conference, "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren," at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 14. The conference is free to the public, but reservations are required. Registration forms may be picked up at any senior center.

PITTSTON: The Pittston Senior Center, 441 N. Main St., is offering learn to crochet classes with Katherine from 10 a.m. to noon every Monday beginning Sept. 17. To join the class, call the center to register at 655-5561.

Internet safety will be discussed with a guest speaker from AARP at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. Consumer tips will be offered.

Reservations are open for the following trips: Bloomsburg Fair, Sept. 24; "Viva Italia!" dinner and show, Oct. 9; and Penn's Peak, Oct. 24. For reservations or more information, contact Connie Andrews at 655-5561.

The center is seeking new members. Anyone 60 years of age or older interested in joining, can stop in or call the center at 655-5561. A complimentary dinner voucher and gift will be given to each new member.

PLYMOUTH: The Senior Citizen's Friendship Club of St. Mary's met recently. The 50-50 winners were Carol Smith, Catherine Smith and Jean Mihalick.

The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Holy Child School Building, Willow Street. Servers are Pat Cole, Arlene Griutsko, John Lelak, Midge Malshefski and Josephine Medura. New members are welcome.

SHICHSHINNY: The Shickshinny Senior Center, 19 W. Vine St., will have bag lunch today. Pick up early.

A grandparents' special luncheon will be held on Thursday. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Alisha from Sam's Club will be on hand at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Barb from Superior Health will be offering flu shots at 11 a.m. on Monday. SWOYERSVILLE: Swoyersville Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton social hall. New members are welcome.

Winners of the 50-50 fundraiser at the last meeting were Mario Zucca, Theresa Bosak and Arlene Kosco.

WILKES-BARRE: The Area Agency on Aging of Luzerne/Wyoming Counties will be hosting "Active Aging Day" from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 13 on Public Square.

There will be an early bingo at the Charles T. Adams Center from 9-10 a.m. Other events will be on the square in conjunction with the Farmers Market. Hand-outs will be given from various departments of the agency. Door prizes will be awarded.

Anita Lopresto will be holding a Zumba Gold demonstration with several members of the area senior centers. Stanky and the Coal Miners will provide special music.

The City of Wilkes-Barre's Health Department will be giving out flu shots.

Seniors may pre-arrange to pick up a bag lunch at the Charles T. Adams Senior Center by contacting their local senior center prior to the event, or by calling the center at 825-3484.

WYOMING: The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Monica's meeting rooms. Servers are Charlotte Piezola, Helen Markert and Nancy Marcy.

The 50-50 winners from the last meeting were Angie Mastruzzo, Helen Markert, Frank Perfinski and Joan Kwasny. The bingo jackpot winner was MaryAnn Paluck.

Plans for the Halloween social and the Christmas dinner were discussed. Details will be provided at a later date.