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Monthly listing of events

December 16, 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

Dec. 16 - Blood pressure-sugar screening, 10 a.m.

Dec. 22 - Handwaxing, Bradford County Manor, 10 a.m.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Jan. 4 - New Year's trivia, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 - Handwaxing and grip strength, 10 a.m.

Jan. 15 - What to do before a colonoscopy, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 - Care manager available, 10 a.m.

Jan. 20 - Free blood pressure-sugar checks, 10 a.m.

Jan. 26 - Blind and visual service talk, 11:45 a.m.

Carter Towers

Senior Center

11 S. Jones St.

Lock Haven

748-9262

Daily

Cards and puzzles.

Special events

Jan. 4 - Blood pressure with Helen, 11 a.m.

Jan. 5 - Sweatshirts, Soup and Snowmen lunch, bring a friend, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 6 - Reminiscence corner: Playing in the snow, 11 a.m.

Jan. 7 - Glaucoma facts discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Show and Tell: bring something that is special to you, 11 a.m.

Jan. 11 - Alcohol Abuse discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 13 - Reminiscence corner: Favorite penny candies, soda pop and ice cream, 11 a.m.

Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. crossword puzzles, 11 a.m.

Jan. 21 - Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 22 - Winter Blues Pizza Party: wear something blue, 11 a.m.

Jan. 26 - Frostbite discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Old Time Radio Shows crossword puzzle, 11 a.m.

Dushore Center

Route 220

928-2316

Daily

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

Weekly

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Bingo.

Special events

Dec. 17 - Gingerbread houses, 10 a.m.

Dec. 23 - Christmas party.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 30 - Superbowl word search.

Jan. 4 - Oatmeal, 10 a.m.

Jan. 5 - Mad Gab, 10 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Elvis Presley birthday celebration with music.

Jan. 14 - Person, place or thing.

Jan. 19 -Wii available all day.

Jan. 20 - Pulitzer prize titles.

Jan. 22 - Humor day.

Jan. 25 -Karaoke after lunch.

Jan. 26 - Henry Ford history.

Elkland Center

101 Forestview Ave.

814-258-7286

Weekly

Mondays: Bingo, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Cards and puzzles, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Faxon Center

1301 Clayton Ave.

327-5490

Weekly

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Flex and Stretch with Mary, 10:45 a.m.

Monday: 500 Bid card game and card variety, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: Grocery bingo, 10:30.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Special events

Dec. 17 - Blood pressure check with Susquehanna Home Care, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 17 - Winter safety issues with ManorCare, 12:45 p.m.

Jan. 4 - Flu update with Wendy Myers of Elmcroft, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 - Blood pressure

screening with Susquehanna Home Care, 9:45 a.m.

Jan. 7 - PPL Energy Savings Program with Michael Touey, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 - Alcohol abuse discussion, noon.

Jan. 12 - Stress and grief-busters with Tonya Herbert of Southern Care, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 - Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, noon.

Jan. 19 - Pizza party to celebrate National Pizza Week (Cost: $4), noon.

Jan. 21 - Blood pressure screening with Susquehanna Home Care, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 21 - Staying Healthy with Willie Mathilda of ManorCare, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 25 - Wear mismatched clothes for National Clothes Clashing Day, noon.

Jan. 26 - Free eye screening with North Central Sight Services, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 - Healthy Steps in Motion luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Glaucoma facts discussion, noon.

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 board games, 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Weekly

Thursday: Low-impact exercise, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 22 - Christmas party, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 29 - Mind Benders, 11:15 a.m.

Jan. 5 - Senior health, 11 a.m.

Jan. 7 - How to talk to your doctor, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 12 - Care manager available, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 14 - Shopping and cooking for one or two 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 26 - Photo album project.

Gillett Center

Schoolhouse Road

596-3353

Daily

Low-impact exercise, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Jersey Shore

641 Cemetery St.

398-4352

Daily

Puzzles, computer, Wii and treadmill.

Weekly

Tuesday, Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study with Pastor T. VanSchoick, 12:15.

Monday, Wednesday: Tai Chi, 3 p.m.

Special events

Dec. 23 - Blood pressure screening, noon.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Jan. 4 - Trivia Day activities, noon.

Jan. 5 - Bird Day activities, noon.

Jan. 6 -Healthy Steps seminar I, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 7 - "Someday we'll laugh about this" week activities, noon.

Jan. 8 - English Toffee Day, noon.

Jan. 11 - Monthly birthday party, noon.

Jan. 12 - Koffee Klatch, 9:45 a.m.

Jan. 12 - Blood pressure screenings with CNS, noon.

Jan. 12 - Hyperthyroidism info for Thyroid Awareness Month, noon.

Jan. 13 - Healthy Steps seminar II, 2 p.m.

Jan. 14 - Word and puzzle games, noon.

Jan. 15 - Oatmeal cake to celebrate National Oatmeal Month, noon.

Jan. 19 - Seven Causes of Fatigue discussion, noon.

Jan. 20 - Ham, eggs and hashbrowns breakfast (Admission cost: donation), 8 a.m.

Jan. 21 - Homemade soup supper (RSVP by Jan. 20), 4 p.m.

Jan. 22 - Share Your Hobby to celebrate National Hobby Month.

Jan. 26 - National Peanut Brittle Day, noon.

Lincoln Center

2138 Lincoln St.

327-5483

Weekly

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

Wednesday: Bible study with Newberry Ministerium, 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Bingo, 12:45 p.m.

Special events

Jan. 4 - Winter safety issues with ManorCare, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 - Glaucoma facts discussion, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 11 - ABCDs of Medicare with APPRISE, noon.

Jan. 15 - Vision screening with North Central Sight Services, 10:30 a.m.

Lock Haven

Senior Center

352 E. Water St.

748-2906

Weekly

Monday: Early Bird Bible Study, 8:30 a.m.; Bingo, 9 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday: Bingo, 1 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Cards, 1 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Thursday: Wii fitness program, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Sequence, 11 a.m.

Wednesday: Pokeno, 9 a.m.

Friday: CAD, 9:30 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 16 - Stress and grief busters with Southern Care, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 18 - Holiday lunch at Dutch Haven Restaurant, noon.

Dec. 23 - Blood pressure screening, 10:45 a.m.

Dec. 23 - Health talk, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 4 - Trivia Plus with staff, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 6 - Frostbite discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Game night: bring a snack or beverage to share, 7 p.m.

Jan. 11 - Alcohol abuse discussion, 11:30.

Jan. 13 - Homemade soup and sandwiches: see sign-up sheet, noon.

Jan. 13 - Center council meeting, 12:30.

Jan. 20 - Glaucoma facts with discussion, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 25 - Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Blood pressure screenings, 10:45 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Health talk, 11:30.

Mansfield Center

1103 S. Main St.

662-2130

Daily

Bingo, cards and crafts and discussion.

Weekly

Tuesday: Reading circle.

Thursday: Music therapy.

Special events

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

Dec. 18 - Healthy heart

program.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 29 - Wii bowling.

Dec. 30 - Blood pressure screening.

Jan. 8 - Flu prevention, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 11 - AAA services, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 13 - Irritable bowel syndrome.

Jan. 18 -North Central Sight Services, 11 a.m. to noon.

Jan. 22 - Incontinence program.

Jan. 26 - Reminiscence corner.

Jan. 29 - Living wills, 11 a.m. to noon.

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.

Wednesday, Friday: Bingo, 9 a.m.

Special events

Jan. 4 - Frostbite discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 11 - Alcohol abuse discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 13 - READiscover Mobile, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 15 - Treat your shoulder with RICE discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 19 - Staying Healthy with Willy from ManorCare, 11:15 a.m.

Jan. 25 - Glaucoma facts discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 27 - READiscover Mobile, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 28 - Blood pressure clinic with Sun Home Health, 11 a.m. to noon.

Meck Center

50 Fitness Drive

Suite 2, Muncy

546-2542

Daily

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

Weekly

Monday: Crafts all day.

Tuesday: Bookmobile, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Bingo, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 9:45 a.m.; Bible study with Dan, 10:45 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 16 - Blood pressure check with Sun Home Health, 9 a.m.

Dec. 18 - Christmas party, 1 p.m.

Dec. 29 - Pot luck meal, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 6 - Staying Healthy with Willy from ManorCare, 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 - Chapter meeting, noon.

Jan. 13 - Stress and grief-busters with Tonya Herbert from Southern Care, 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 - Blood pressure screening, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 21 - Castanea United Methodist Church hoagie lunch: order by Jan. 14, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 29 - Evening card party and pot luck supper, 5 p.m.

Messiah Senior Center

324 Howard St.

South Williamsport

327-5489

Weekly

Monday: Square dancing with live band, 12:30.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Stretching with Richard Simmons video, 9 a.m.; Walk Aerobics, 9:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps in Motion, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: Cards, 9 a.m.; Aerobics with Mary Jane, 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bingo, 1 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 11:30 a.m.

Thursday: Tai Chi level 2, 10:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:20 p.m.

Friday: Crafts, 9 a.m.; Tai Chi level 1, 12:30 p.m.; cards, 1 p.m.

Special events

Dec. 16 - E-Power Team on energy efficiency, 1:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 - Blood pressure screening, noon.

Jan. 6 - Wii bowling, 1:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 - Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 13 - Wii bowling, 2 p.m.

Jan. 15 - Snowball, 12:30 p.m.

Mill Hall Center

9 Peale Ave.

726-6378

Daily

Use of Wii, treadmill and computer.

Weekly

Monday: Computer class, 1 p.m.; Pokeno, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Bingo, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: Healthy Steps in Motion, 9 a.m.; Bingo, 12:45 p.m.

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

Thursday: Tai Chi with Jane, 9:45 a.m.; Bingo, 10:30 a.m.

Friday: Quilting bee, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 1 p.m.

Special events

Jan. 6: Blood pressure screening, 10:45 a.m.

Jan. 9: Public card Friday, 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, 11 a.m.

Muncy Valley Center, Route 220, 482-2068

Daily

Coffee and conversation, 9 to 10 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 17 - Christmas cookie exchange.

Dec. 22 - Christmas party and music by Nancy Miller.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Jan. 5 - Keeping resolutions.

Jan. 5 - Chair exercises.

Jan. 5 - Wii available.

Jan. 7 - Elvis Presley birthday party and trivia.

Jan. 7 - Wii available.

Jan. 12 - International Thank You Day.

Jan. 14 - Chair exercises.

Jan. 14 - Wii available.

Jan. 19 - Civil rights discussion.

Jan. 19 - Wii available.

Jan. 21 - Linda Signore, Cooperative Extension Office.

Jan. 21 - Soup.

Jan. 26 - "What not to eat" discussion.

Jan. 26 - Wii available.

Jan. 28 - History of the Superbowl.

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, 11 a.m.

Special events

Jan. 4 - Alcohol abuse discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 6 - 50-50, 11 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Glaucoma facts discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 11 - Winnie the Pooh crossword puzzle, 11 a.m.

Jan. 13 - Blood pressure check, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 15 - Person, place or thing, 11 a.m.

Jan. 20 - Birthday cake, 11 a.m.

Jan. 22 - Frostbite discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 25 - Bird Day word search, 11 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Treat shoulder injuries with RICE discussion, 11 a.m.

Jan. 29 - Trivia Plus, 11 a.m.

Sayre Center

208 Desmond St.

888-2387

Daily

Card playing.

Weekly

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

Special events

Dec. 17 - Dealing with depression during the holidays, noon.

Dec. 23 - Christmas party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 28 - Card playing all day.

Jan. 5 - Care manager available, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jan. 7 - Bingo, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Jan. 11 - Tea social, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 12 - Free blood pressure-sugar screening, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jan. 13 - Fiber information, 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 - Diabetes-insulin question and answer session, 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Towanda Center

Colonial Towers, Colonial Drive

265-2687

Daily

Coffee, conversation.

Weekly

Monday, Wednesday: Bingo, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Healthy Steps in Motion, 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday: Chair exercise: 10 a.m.

Monday, yoga, 1 to 2 p.m.

Special events

Dec. 21 - Christmas movie and popcorn, 10 a.m.

Dec. 23 - Christmas party, all day.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Jan. 6 - Trivia plus, 11:50 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Wii game available all day.

Jan. 14 - Information on hot flashes, 11:50

Jan. 15 - Bake sale, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan. 18 - Candy bar bingo, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Jan. 20 - Care manager available, 10 to 11 a.m.

Jan. 27 - Board games all day.

Troy Center

261 Redington Ave., 297-2061

Daily

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

Special events

Dec. 21 - Winter greens and legends, 12:15 p.m.

Dec. 22 - Christmas humor, 12:15 p.m.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 29 - Rheumatoid arthritis, 12:15 p.m.

Jan. 6 - Bulletin board trivia, 12:10 p.m.

Jan. 11 - Musical Notes Bob Marley

Jan. 12 - Reminiscence Corner, 12:10 p.m.

Jan. 14 - Medication discussion, 12:10 p.m.

Jan. 15 - Care manager available, 1 p.m.

Jan. 20 - Ice cream sundaes, 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 - Bureau of Blind Services, 1 p.m.

Warren Center

395-3108

Daily

Strength training, 10:30 a.m.; bingo.

Special events

Dec. 17 - Max and Me show, 11 a.m.

Dec. 22 - Christmas party.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 29 - White elephant sale.

Jan. 5 - Max and Me show: musical entertainment, 11 a.m.

Jan. 7 - White elephant sale.

Jan. 12 - Hospital hints, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 14 - Avon bingo, 11 a.m.

Jan. 19 - Card tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 21 - Al Gana, World War II experience, 11 a.m.

Jan. 26 - Red Hats information, 11 a.m.

Jan. 26 - Care manager available, 11 a.m.

Jan. 28 - Site council, menu and donation review.

Wellsboro Center

3 Queen St.

724-3991

Daily

Cards.

Weekly

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

Tuesday: Music therapy, 11 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 17 - Celebrating Christmas in Germany, 11 a.m.

Dec. 18 - Exercise and flexibility, 11 a.m.

Dec. 21 - Celebrating Christmas in Spain, 11 a.m.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 31 - New Years Eve party.

Jan. 5 - North Central Sight Services, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 15 - Hat Day.

Jan. 21 - Common medications for seniors.

Jan. 27 - Trivia plus.

Westfield Center

250 Race St.

814-367-5695

Daily

Coffee hour, 9 a.m.

Weekly

Tuesday: Bingo, 10 a.m.

Special events

Dec. 16 - Christmas tea, 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 23 - Christmas jingo and party, 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve party.

Wyalusing Center

746-2333

Daily

Coffee, bingo and walking group.

Special events

Dec. 23 - Christmas party, all day.

Dec. 24 - Closed.

Dec. 25 - Closed.

Dec. 28 - Homemade ice cream after lunch.

Jan. 4 - Care manager available, noon.

Jan. 6 - Blood pressure screening, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 11 - Craft, 1 p.m.

Jan. 12 - Ice cream sundaes, 12:45 p.m.

Jan. 14 - Name the antique cars, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 15 - Karaoke, 1 p.m.

 
 

 

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