Upcoming senior center activities
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Most senior centers have daily events. Senior Sun highlights events that may be of greater interest and importance to local seniors. For the nearest senior center in Lycoming and Clinton counties, call 570-323-3096. In Bradford, Tioga and Sullivan counties, call 570-723-0782. For Meals on Wheels, service and transportation, call the Lycoming/ Clinton Bi-county Office of Aging – STEP at 570-323-3096.)
Clinton County
Community Center
124 E. Walnut St.,
Lock Haven
570-858-5820
Weekly events
Daily: Walking Club, indoors, all day.
Mondays: Drawing with George, 10 a.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: Bingo, 9 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.
Mondays and Fridays: Stretchers, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: Tai chi for fall prevention (intermediate), 9:30 a.m.; knitting group, 10:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Use Your Noodle, 9 a.m.; indoor walking program, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: Computer education, 9 a.m.; tai chi for fall prevention (beginners), 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 10 a.m.
Thursdays: Tai chi for fall prevention (advanced), 9:30 a.m.; tech learning, 10 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.
Friday: CAD, 9 a.m.
Special events
July 18 — Grilling tips handout, 11:30 a.m.
July 25 — Staying cool handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 1 — Preventing heat handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 2 — Senior Health Fair, 10 a.m.
Aug. 8 — Eye Exam Month handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 10 — Music jam, 1 p.m.
Aug. 15 — Heat stress handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 17 — AARP Safe Driver – four hour refresher, 12:30 p.m.
Aug. 22 — Peach nutrition handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 29 — Swimming safety handout, 11:30 a.m.
Jersey Shore
Tiadaghton
Gardens Apartment
641 Cemetery St.
570-601-9591
Weekly events
Daily: Cards/Dominos, 12:15 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays: Healthy Steps in Motion exercise, 8:45 a.m.
Wednesdays: Bible study, 12:15 p.m.
Fridays: Bingo, 12:15 p.m.
Special events
July 18 — Blood Pressure Check with Brenda, 12:15 p.m.; National Hot Dog Day, 3:30 p.m.
July 20 — National Ice Cream Soda Day, 2 p.m.
July 24 — Picnic, 1 p.m.
July 26 — Blood Pressure Check with Brenda, 12:15 p.m.
July 27 — The importance of hydration in the summer handout, noon.
July 30 — National Cheesecake Day, noon.
July 31 — What is the difference in sunglasses handout, noon.
Aug. 1 — Eyes have it with All from Elmcroft, noon.
Aug. 2 — National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, noon; blood pressure check with Brenda, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 3 — First Friday feast, 11:30 a.m.; heat stress with the elderly discussion and handout, noon.
Aug. 7 — Duck Derby, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 8 — Are you eligible for PPL On-Track with STEP, noon.
Aug. 9 — Swimming discussion handout, noon.
Aug. 10 — National S’mores Day, 2 p.m.
Aug. 13 — Presentation with Vicki, The Hillside, noon.
Aug. 14 — National Creamsicle Day, 2 p.m.
Aug. 15 — Blood pressure check with VNA, noon.
Aug. 17 — Tips to prevent heat related illnesses discussion and handout, noon.
Aug. 20 — Peach nutrition and fun facts discussion and handout, noon.
Aug. 21 — Picnic, 1 to 6 p.m.
Aug. 24 — National Peach Month goodie, noon.
Aug. 28 — Blood pressure check with Brenda, noon.
Aug. 29 — August is National Eye Exam Month discussion, noon.
Aug. 31 — National Trail Mix Day, noon.
Loyalsock Montoursville
2725 Four Mile Drive
Montoursville
570-601-9590
Weekly events
Daily: Healthy Steps in Motion exercise, 9 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.
Mondays: Zumba Gold, 8 a.m.; Mats with Mary, 10:15 a.m.
Tuesdays: Zumba Gold, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Tai chi for fall prevention (arthritis), 8 a.m.; color and design, 1 p.m.
Thursdays: Grocery Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Friday: Tai chi for fall prevention (beginners), 8 a.m.
Special events
July 19 — Tips for staying cool and safe during a heatwave discussion, noon.
July 20 — Sundaes to celebrate National Dairy Month, noon.
July 23 — Flowers word search, noon.
July 24 — Wellness Bingo with Alyssa of Geisinger, 12:15 p.m.
July 25 — HSIM luncheon.
July 26 — When you’re choosing sunglasses, does UV matter? discussion, noon.
July 27 — Slowing down to eat and feel better discussion, noon.
July 30 — Walking safety tips discussion, noon.
July 31 — How to beat the heat and stay hydrated with Vicki from Hillside, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 1 — Tasty tips for smarter snacking discussion, noon.
Aug. 2 — Blood pressure with Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 10 a.m.
Aug. 3 — Friendship Day — introduce a new friend to the center.
Aug. 6 — The beach word search, noon.
Aug. 7 — Heat stroke discussion, noon.
Aug. 8 — Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry Day, noon.
Aug. 9 — Scrabble to celebrate National Scrabble Week.
Aug. 10 — National Eye Exam Month discussion, noon.
Aug. 14 — Six reasons why swimming is great exercise discussion, noon.
Aug. 15 — Heat stress in the elderly discussion, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 16 — Summer word search.
Aug. 17 — National Thrift Store Day, wear an item from the thrift store.
Aug. 21 — “Eyes Have It” with Al from Elmcroft, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 22 — HSIM luncheon, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 24 — Peach nutrition and fun facts discussion, noon.
Aug. 28 — Veteran benefits and how to make the most of it with Vicky, 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 29 — Tips for preventing heat related illness discussion, noon.
Aug. 31 — National Eat Outside Lunch Day — lunch outside.
Some Loyalsock/Montoursville exercise programs will be held at the Loyalsock Township Community Center.
Meck Center
YMCA building
50 Fitness Lane
Suite 2, Muncy
570-546-2542
Weekly events
Mondays: Knitting-crocheting, all day.
Mondays and Fridays: Aqua fit and tone, 9 a.m.
Tuesdays: Gentle chair yoga, 10 a.m.; Aqua fitness, 11 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Bingo, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Silver sneakers YMCA, 10 a.m.
Thursdays: Healthy Steps in Motion exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 10:45 a.m.
Fridays: Wii bowling, 1 p.m.
Special events
July 18 — Grilling tips handout, 11:30 a.m.
July 25 — Staying cool handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 1 — Healthy aging.
Aug. 15 — Storing fruits.
Aug. 29 — Healthy body, healthy mind.
RiverWalk Center
423 E. Central Ave.
South Williamsport
570-601-9592
Weekly events
Mondays: Wood carvers, 9 a.m.; stretching DVD, 9 a.m.; square and line dancing with live band, 12:30 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays: Walk with Ease, 10 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Walk aerobics, 9:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion exercise, 10 a.m.
Tuesdays: Senior yoga, 10:30 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai chi for fall prevention (beginners), 9 a.m.
Wednesdays: Pinochle, 9 a.m.; bike rental, 10:30 a.m.; Bible study, noon.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.
Thursdays: Drawing with George, 10:30 a.m.; get the dirt on gardening 1 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3 p.m.
Fridays: Crafts, 9 a.m.; tai chi for fall prevention (advanced), 12:30 p.m.
Special events
July 18 — Celebrate America with Al from Elmcroft, 1 p.m.
July 30 — Healthy sleeping habits with Geisinger, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 6 — Healthy sleep tips with Geisinger, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 14 — Recognize heat stress handout and discussion, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 15 — “Eyes Have It” with Al from Elmcroft, 1 p.m.
Aug. 20 — Hillside presents Veteran Benefits, 11:45 a.m.
Aug. 27 — Diabetes management with AmeriHealth, 11:30 a.m.
Mill Hall Center
9 Peale Ave.
Mill Hall Fire Department
570-726-6378
Weekly events
Mondays and Wednesdays: Strong Women/Growing Stronger exercise, 9 a.m.
Tuesdays: Bingo, 9 a.m.
Wednesday: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Knitting group, 1 p.m.
Thursdays: Board games, 12:30 p.m.; tai chi for fall prevention (beginners), 1:30 p.m.
Fridays: Tai chi for fall prevention, 9 a.m.; quilting bee, 9 a.m.
Special events
July 24 — Fran Decker talks about Covenant Care, 11:30 a.m.
July 31 — Walking safety tips handout, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 7 — National Eye Exam Month discussion, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 14 — Heat stress with the elderly, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 21 — Six reasons why swimming is great exercise discussion, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 28 — Tips for preventing heat related illness discussion, 11:30 a.m.
Renovo Center
414 Fourth St.
South Renovo
570-923-2525
Weekly events
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Cards-Rummikub, noon.
Tuesdays: Crafts with Mary, noon; cards, noon; tai chi for fall prevention, 1 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 2 p.m.
Wednesdays: Tai chi for fall prevention, 2 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 2 p.m.
Special events
July 23 — When you’re choosing sunglasses, does UV matter? handout, 10 a.m.
July 26 — Medicare questions and answers with APPRISE, 9 a.m.
July 30 — Walking safety tips handout, 10 a.m.
July 31 — Crafts with Mary, noon.
Aug. 3 — Out to Lunch Yesterdays, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 6 — Healthy Body, Healthy Mind handout, 10 a.m.
Aug. 13 — Storing fresh fruits and veggies for best flavor, 10 a.m.
Aug. 20 –Back to school wordsearch, 10 a.m.
Aug. 27 — Back to school/slow down share the road, 10 a.m.
Aug. 28 — Craft with Mary Kennis, noon.
Lincoln Center
STEP building
2138 Lincoln St.
570-601-9573
Weekly events
Daily: Cards, 8:30 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Bingo, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Healthy Steps in Motion exercise, 9 a.m.; Knitting Group, 11 a.m.
Wednesdays: Bible study, 12:15 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: Tech savvy class, 10 a.m.
Special events
July 23 — Importance of hydration in summer heat handout, 11 a.m.
Aug. 15 — Indoor picnic and karaoke, noon.
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