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Monthly listing of events

October 23, 2009
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Canton Center

6 E. Tioga St.

673-8640

Daily

Coffee, crackers and games.

Weekly

Fact Box

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Most senior centers have daily events. Senior Sun highlights events that may be of greater interest to local seniors. For a list of events, contact the center. For Meals on Wheels, service and transportation, call the Lycoming/Clinton Bi-county Office of Aging-STEP at 323-3096.)

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Low-impact exercise, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Special events

Oct. 21 - Free blood sugar screening, 10 a.m.

Oct. 29 - Glaucoma information program, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 6 - Cataract program, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 9 - Handwaxing, balance training, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 13 - Bradford County Dairy Princess, noon.

Nov. 18 - Free blood pressure screening, 10 a.m.

Nov. 23 - Nutrition question-answers, 12:15 p.m.

Carter Towers

11 S. Jones St.

Lock Haven

748-9262

Daily

Cards, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; pokeno, 12:30 p.m.

Weekly

Wednesday: Koffee Klatch, 9:30 a.m.

Special events

Nov. 10 - Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Dushore Center

Route 220

928-2316

Daily

Coffee, word search, puzzles, trivia and games.

Weekly

Wednesdays and Thursdays: Bingo, 1 p.m.

Special events

Nov. 10 - Time Line.

Nov. 13 - Karaoke, 10 a.m.

Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving history.

Nov. 24 - What Thanksgiving means.

Elkland Center

101 Forestview Ave.

814-258-7286

Weekly

Monday and Wednesday: Bingo and cards.

Special events

Nov. 2 - CPO2 program and information, 11 a.m.

Nov. 9 - Mae Kitchen Bands music program, 11 a.m.

Nov. 11 - Closed.

Nov. 16 - Emergency preparedness discussion, 11 a.m.

Nov. 23 - Roberta Earle, music program, 11 a.m.

Nov. 30 - World tour "Let's Go to Germany," 11 a.m.

Faxon Center

1301 Clayton Ave.

327-5490

Weekly

Monday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:30 a.m.; and cards, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Grocery bingo, 10:30 a.m.; and hand and foot card game, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:30 a.m.; Euchre and card variety, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday: Grocery bingo, 10:30 a.m.; and Set Back, 12:30 p.m.

Friday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:30 a.m.; and Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 27 - Happy Halloween party, bring a dish to pass.

Oct. 28 - Healthy Steps in Motion luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 3 - Blood pressure screening, 9:45 a.m.

Nov. 5 - Alzheimer's disease update with Willie Madilla of ManorCare, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 10 -Alzheimer's disease update with Wendy Myers of Elmcroft, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 17 - Thanksgiving feast, $9 must be prepaid in advance and reservations are required, noon.

Nov. 19 - Blood pressure screening, 11:45 p.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Garrett Miller

Center, Millerton

573-6550

(NOTE: Reservations are needed if participants would like to eat or be involved in any event.)

Daily

Cards, puzzles and games, 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Weekly

Thursday: Low-impact exercise.

Special events

Nov. 5 - Hearing testing, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 10 - Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m.

Nov. 17 - Crime prevention, 11 a.m.

Nov. 17 - Senior night out, 4 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 24 - Pedestrian bingo, 11 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Closed.

Gillett Center

Schoolhouse Road

596-3353

Daily

Socialization, discussion and coffee.

Special events

Oct. 22 - Back to school reminisce, 11 a.m.

Oct. 29 - Homemade Halloween fun.

Nov. 5 - Medicare program with AAA, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 12 - Fortuna Energy, 11 a.m.

Nov. 19 - Site Council meeting.

Jersey Shore

641 Cemetery St.

398-4352

Daily

Puzzles, computer, Wii and treadmill.

Weekly

Monday: Dominoes and card games, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:15 a.m.; and dominoes and card games, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 12:30 p.m.; 500, pokeno and other card games, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:15 a.m.; and 500 and other card games, 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 500 and other card games, 12:30 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 21 - Ham, eggs and hashbrowns breakfast, 8 a.m. Cost is by donation.

Oct. 26 - Organize your medical information month discussion, noon.

Oct. 27 - Chili supper for National Chili Month, 4 p.m. Reservations are due by Oct. 26.

Nov. 4 - Blood pressure checks, noon.

Nov. 5 - ABCD of Medicare with Ray Humphrey of APPRISE, noon.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 17 - Blood pressure screening, noon.

Nov. 18 - Stroke and pulmonary screening, 11 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Closed.

Nov. 27 - Closed.

Lincoln Center

2138 Lincoln St.

327-5483

Daily

Meals on Wheels, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Weekly

Monday: Penny bingo, 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:30 a.m.; and Weight Wise class, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 12:20 p.m.; and penny bingo, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Penny bingo, 12:45 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 22 - Flu shots with Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 1 to 3 p.m.

Nov. 2 - End of life issues with Gatehouse, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 3 - Health screening with Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students, 10 a.m.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 16 - Recognizing early Alzheimer's disease with ManorCare representative, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 17 - Information about flu shots with the state Department of Health, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 18 - Health screening with Penn College students, 10 a.m. to noon.

Nov. 19 - Flu shots by Susquehanna Health, 1 to 3 p.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Lock Haven

Senior Center

352 E. Water St.

Daily

Walk the dike, treadmill and computers, puzzle and book exchange.

Weekly

Monday: Early bird Bible study, 8:30 a.m.; bingo, 9:15 a.m.; and special penny bingo, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Pokeno, 9 a.m.; 500 cards and penny bingo, 1 p.m.; and men's pitch, 1 p.m.

Friday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 8:30 a.m.; CAD card games, 9:30 a.m.; and 500 cards, 1 p.m.

Special events

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 18 - Diabetic eye presentation with Dr. Duda, noon.

Nov. 25 - Blood pressure screening, 10:45 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Mansfield Center

1103 S. Main St.

662-2130

Daily

Bingo, cards, crafts and computer lab. Treadmill and Wii available.

Weekly

Tuesday: Reading circle, 11 a.m.

Thursday: Music therapy, 12:20 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 23 - Chocolate candy Jeopardy.

Oct. 26 - Blood pressure and oxygen checks.

Oct. 27 - How to get a good night's sleep.

Nov. 3 - Fire safety for older adults.

Nov. 4 - Seasonal flu information.

Nov. 9 - Home safety program.

Nov. 13 - Vietnam Memorial dedication.

Nov. 16 - Senior crime prevention.

Nov. 19 - Senior night out, 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 - Musician Linda Kichline, 11 a.m.

Nov. 24 - Pain management program, 11 a.m.

Nov. 30 - Congestive heart failure, 11 a.m.

Nov. 27 - Closed.

Maynard Center

312 Maynard St.

327-5405

Weekly

Monday: Wood carving, 9 a.m.; cards, 9 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m.; and Bible study, 10 a.m.

Tuesday: Bingo, 8:30 a.m.; and Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m.

Wednesday: Cards, 9 a.m. and READiscover Mobile, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m. and cards, 10 a.m.

Friday: Bingo, 8:30 a.m.

Meck Center

50 Fitness Drive

Suite 2, Muncy

Daily

Cards, free computer time, puzzles and treadmill, 9 a.m.

Weekly

Monday: Crafts all day, 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Crafts, 9 a.m.; Bookmobile, 9:30 a.m.; and Healthy Steps in Motion with Linda Myers, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion with Linda Myers, 9:45 a.m.; Bible study, 10:45 a.m.; and bingo, 1 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 21 - Blood pressure clinic with Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students, 10 a.m. to noon.

Oct. 30 - Halloween party horse races with scary names, 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 4 - Blood pressure checks with Muncy Valley Hospital, 9 a.m.

Nov. 4 - Kathie Sinibaldi from the American Cancer Society, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 4 - Blood pressure checks with Pennsylvania College of Technology students, 10 a.m.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 18 - Wendy Wolyniec from Manor Care to discuss symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 - Ray Humphries from APPRISE to discuss Medicare, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Messiah Center

324 Howard St.

South Williamsport

327-5489

Weekly

Monday: Morning cards, 9 a.m.; stretching with Richard Simmons, 9 a.m.; walk aerobics, 9:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 10 a.m.; and square dancing with live band, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Morning cards, 9 a.m.; aerobics with Mary Jane, 9:15 a.m.; and bingo, 1 p.m.

Wednesday: Morning cards, 9 a.m.; stretching with Richard Simmons, 9 a.m.; walk aerobics, 9:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 11:30 a.m.; and South Williamsport chapter meeting, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Cards all day, 8:30 a.m.; aerobics with Mary Jane, 9:15 a.m.; and tai chi, 10:30 a.m.

Friday: Morning cards, 9 a.m.; stretching with Richard Simmons, 9 a.m.; crafts, 9 a.m.; walk aerobics, 9:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 10 a.m.; and tai chi, 12:30 p.m.

Special events

Nov. 3 - Blood pressure screening with Susquehanna Home Care, noon.

Nov. 4 - Recognizing early Alzheimer's disease with Manor Care, 1 p.m.

Nov. 9 - PACE and Medicare Part B update with APPRISE and Ray Humphrey, 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 10 - Blood pressure screening with Pennsylvania College of Technology students, 10 a.m. to noon.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Mill Hall Center

9 Peale Ave.

726-6378

Daily

Use of Wii, treadmill and computer.

Weekly

Monday: Computer class, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m.; and bingo, 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai chi, 9 a.m.; Weight Wise, 10 a.m.; and cards, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Friday: Bible study, 1 p.m.

Special events

Oct. 22 - Cardiac health Jeopardy with Health South, 10:45 a.m.

Oct. 29 - Flu shots with Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 12 - Medicare update, 11 a.m.

Nov. 19 - Blood pressure checks, 10:45 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Muncy Valley

Route 220

482-2068

Daily

Coffee, 9 to 10 a.m.; and cards, 10 to 11 a.m.

Special events

Oct. 29 - Halloween party and ghost stories.

Nov. 3 - Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Nov. 10 - Improving memory game.

Nov. 12 - Wii bowling, 9 a.m.

Nov. 17 - Cake decorating, 10 a.m.

Nov. 19 - Nutrition and smart shopping program.

Renovo Center

414 Fourth St.

South Renovo

923-2525

Daily

Cards, bingo and games, noon; treadmill, all day.

Weekly

Tuesday and Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion with Dorothy DeLaney, 11 a.m.

Special events

Nov. 11 - Center closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 18 - Blood pressure check, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 - Center closed for Thanksgiving.

Sayre Center

208 Desmond St.

888-2387

Daily

Card playing.

Weekly

Tuesday: Low-impact exercise program, 10 to 11 a.m.

Special events

Nov. 4 - Medicare information with AAA, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 - Free blood pressure screening, noon.

Nov. 16 - "The Sound of Music," movie and popcorn, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 17 - Senior Night Out, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 19 - Diabetes Health Clinic, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 - The Waltons, Thanksgiving Story, 9:30 a.m.

Towanda Center

Colonial Towers, Colonial Drive

265-2687

Daily

Coffee, conversation.

Weekly

Mondays and Thursdays: Bingo, 9 a.m.

Tuesdays: Healthy Steps in Motion, 1 p.m.

Wednesdays: Chair exercise, 10 a.m.

Special events

Oct. 21 - Senior night out, 5 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 - Bradford County bingo, 1 p.m.

Oct. 30 - Halloween party, all day.

Nov. 4 - ProCare program, 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 5 - Pancake breakfast, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 10 - Bead class, 1 to 2 p.m.

Nov. 16 - North Central Sight Services, 10 a.m. to noon.

Nov. 18 - Senior Night Out, 5 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 24 - Bead class, 1 p.m.

Troy Center

261 Redington Ave., 297-2061

Daily

Coffee, word search, puzzles, trivia, games and Wii.

Special events

Oct. 21 - Graham cracker haunted houses, 1 p.m.

Oct. 23 - Pumpkin painting.

Oct. 26 - Historic cemeteries, 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 30 - Halloween party.

Nov. 6 - Free blood pressure checks, 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 10 - Journey's End, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 13 - Brown Bag Bake Sale, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 - North Central Sight Services, 11 a.m.

Nov. 18 - Senior healthy eating, making good choices, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 23 - Urinary tract infection and other bladder problems discussion.

Warren Center

395-3108

Daily

Strength training and bingo.

Special events

Nov. 3 - Closed.

Nov. 10 - Medicare supplement expert, 11 a.m.

Nov. 12 - Pancake supper, 4 to 6 p.m.

Nov. 17 - Card tournament.

Nov. 19 - Trusts vs. wills information, 11 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Closed.

Wellsboro Center

3 Queen St.

724-3991

Daily

Cards, 9:30 a.m.

Weekly

Tuesday and Friday: Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Music therapy.

Special events

Oct. 22 - APPRISE program, 10 a.m.

Oct. 28 - Cooking class, 11 a.m.

Oct. 30 - Blood pressures with Deb Wivell, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 3 - Closed.

Nov. 6 - Identity theft program, 11 a.m.

Nov. 9 - Alzheimer's Disease program, 11 a.m.

Nov. 13 - Exercise and flexibility, 11 a.m.

Nov. 20 - EMTA?Information, 11 a.m.

Nov. 25 - Reminiscing Thanksgiving, 11 a.m.

Nov. 26 - Closed.

Nov. 27 - Closed.

Westfield Center

250 Race St.

814-367-5695

Daily

Coffee hour, 9 a.m.

Weekly

Tuesday: Bingo, 10 a.m.

Special events

Oct. 28 - Joint pain program, 12:20 p.m.

Oct. 30 - Halloween humor, 12:30 a.m.

Nov. 4 - Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m.

Nov. 5 - Wii Sports demonstration, 11 a.m.

Nov. 9 - Gaines Kitchen Band, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 - Root beer floats.

Nov. 26 - Closed.

Nov. 27 - Closed.

Wyalusing Center

746-2333

Daily

Coffee, bingo and walking group.

Special events

Oct. 23 - Bone health information.

Oct. 30 - Halloween party.

Nov. 3 - Speaker on war and veterans of war, 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 6 - Karaoke, 1 p.m.

Nov. 10 - Care manager visit, noon.

Nov. 23 - Poetry, "Road to Home."

Nov. 30 - Flower arranging program.

 
 

 

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