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Upcoming senior events

February 17, 2010
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 and importance to local seniors. For the nearest senior center in Lycoming and Clinton counties, call 323-3096. In Bradford, Tioga and Sullivan counties, call 723-0782. 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.

Carter Towers

11 S. Jones St.

Lock Haven

748-9262

Daily

Cards and puzzles.

Special events

Feb. 17 - Remeniscent Corner: Dinah Shore, 11 a.m.

Feb. 18 - Nasal polyps discussion, 11 a.m.

Feb. 22 - Early signs of congestive heart failure discussion, 11 a.m.

Feb. 23 - Self-esteem bingo, 11 a.m.

Feb. 24 - Reminiscent Corner, Five and Dime memories, 11 a.m.

Feb. 25 - B-12 and depression discussion, 11 a.m.

March 3 - Decorating the center for St. Patrick's Day, 11 a.m.

March 8 - Colorectal cancer discussion, 11 a.m.

March 9 - Blood pressure screening, 11 a.m.

March 10 - Reminiscent Corner: Downtown, 11 a.m.

March 16 - Kidney stones discussion, 11 a.m.

March 17 - MRSA discussion, 11 a.m.

March 17 - Reminiscent Corner: Remembering Brickley's Ice Cream, 11 a.m.

March 24 - Reminiscent Corner: Sidewalk Sales, 11 a.m.

March 30 - Tai chi, 11 a.m.

Dushore Center

Route 220

928-2316

Daily

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

Weekly

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Bingo.

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

Special events

Feb. 18 - Blood pressure screening, 11:45 a.m.

Feb. 18 - The ABCs of physical therapy, 12:15 p.m.

Feb. 19 - B-12 and depression discussion, noon.

Feb. 22 - Quick healthy breakfast discussion, noon.

Feb. 23 - Cherry dessert, noon.

Feb. 25 - Chili and corn bread, noon.

March 2 - Blood pressure screening, 9:45 a.m.

March 4 - Colorectal cancer discussion, noon.

March 8 - MRSA discussion, noon.

March 9 - Protecting your identity with Tonya Herbert of Southern Care Hospice, 12:15 p.m.

March 11 - Homemade applesauce to celebrate Johnny Appleseed day, noon.

March 15 - Chocolate treats to celebrate American Chocolate Week, noon.

March 16 - Kidney stones discussion, noon.

March 18 - Blood pressure screening, 11:45 a.m.

March 18 - St. Patrick's Day party, noon.

March 18 - The history of St. Patrick's Day discussion, 12:15 p.m.

March 23 - Brown bag medicine check, 12:15 p.m.

March 25 - Tai chi discussion, noon.

March 26 - National make up your own holiday day, 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

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

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

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

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

Special events

Feb. 17 - Monthly birthday, noon.

Feb. 18 - Puzzle page, noon.

Feb. 19 - Chocolate mint day, noon.

Feb. 22 - Cherry pie to celebrate National Cherry Month, noon.

Feb. 23 - Koffee Klatch, 9:45 a.m.

Feb. 24 - Blood pressure screening, noon.

Feb. 25 - Speaker from ManorCare, noon.

Feb. 25 - Chili supper, 4 p.m.

March 2 - Green eggs and ham breakfast to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, 8 a.m.

March 4 - Colorectal cancer discussion, noon.

March 5 - First Friday feast, 11:30 a.m.

March 6 - Public card party, 7 p.m.

March 8 - Word and puzzle page, noon.

March 9 - Take-a-trip Tuesday, 1:15 p.m.

March 11 - Koffee Klatch, 9:45 a.m.

March 11 - Eating right for Nutrition Awareness Week, noon.

March 12 - Frozen food month celebration, 2 p.m.

March 15 - MRSA discussion, noon.

March 16 - Monthly birthday party, noon.

March 16 - Alive driver's course I, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

March 17 - French toast and sausage breakfast, 8 a.m. Cost: donation.

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day party, noon.

March 18 - Alive driver's course II, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

March 19 - Hand strength and diabetes discussion, noon.

March 19 - Corn dog day celebration, 2 p.m.

March 22 - Nutrition: Fact versus fiction discussion, noon.

March 23 - Koffee Klatch, 9:45 a.m.

March 24 - Chocolate day, noon.

March 30 - Kidney stones discussion, noon.

Lincoln Center

2138 Lincoln St.

327-5483

Special events

Feb. 17 - Driver safety tests, 12:15 p.m.

March 19 - History of St. Patrick's Day discussion, 12:15 p.m.

March 22 - Understanding food labels, 12:15 p.m.

March 26 - Blood pressure screening, 11 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 and Wednesday: Bingo, 1 p.m.

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

Tuesday: Sequence, 11 a.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: Wii fitness program, 8:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: Pokeno, 9 a.m.

Friday: CAD, 9:30 a.m.; Tai chi level 1, 1 p.m.

Special events

Feb. 17 - B-12 and depression, noon.

Feb. 24 - Nasal polyps, noon.

March 3 - Colorectal cancer discussion, noon.

March 10 - Make your own salad for Salad Celebration National Nutrition Month, noon.

March 15 - MRSA discussion, noon.

March 17 - Wee Bit O'Green pizza party, noon.

March 24 - Kidney stones discussion, noon.

March 24 - Entertainment, 1:15 p.m.

March 31 - Tai chi discussion, noon.

Mansfield Center

1103 S. Main St.

662-2130

Daily

Bingo, cards and crafts and discussion.

Maynard Center

312 Maynard St.

327-5405

Special events

Feb. 18 - B-12 depression discussion, 11 a.m.

Feb. 25 - Blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

March 5 - Identity theft discussion, 11:15 a.m.

March 12 - Tai chi discussion, 11 a.m.

March 16 - Colon cancer discussion, 11:15 a.m.

March 25 - Blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m. to noon.

March 26 - MRSA discussion, 11 a.m.

March 29 - March birthday with Tonya Herbert of Southern Care Hospice, 11:15 a.m.

March 30 - Kidney stones discussion, 11 a.m.

Meck Center

50 Fitness Drive

Suite 2, Muncy

546-2542

Daily

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

Special events

Feb. 17 - North Central Sight Services, 9:30 a.m.

Feb. 24 - Rose View Manor with winter safety, noon.

Feb. 25 - B-12 and depression discussion, 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 - Pot luck lunch, 11:45 a.m.

Feb. 26 - Evening card party and pot luck supper, 5 p.m.

Messiah Senior Center

324 Howard St.

South Williamsport

327-5489

Special events

Feb. 17 - Quick healthy breakfast discussion, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 - Lifeline screenings all day.

Feb. 24 - Cherries and more, 1:15 p.m.

March 2 - Blood pressure screening, noon.

March 3 - Bake sale auction, 1:15 p.m.

March 9 - Tai chi discussion, 11:30 a.m.

March 10 - Wii bowling, 1:15 p.m.

March 15 - St. Patrick's Day celebration, 2 p.m.

March 16 - Loss of taste and smell discussion, 11:30 p.m.

March 17 - Osteoporosis screening, 1:15 p.m. Registration is required.

March 25 - Community health senior expo.

March 26 - Bubble blowing for Bubble Blowing Week, noon.

March 29 to 31 - Holy Week, center closed.

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.

Monday and Wednesday: AARP tax aid by appointment only, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday: Bingo, 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 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

Feb. 19 - AARP Tax Aid by appointment, 8:30 a.m.

March 9 - Diabetes discussion, 10:30 a.m.

March 10 - Blood pressure screening, 10:45 a.m.

March 11 - Blood pressure screening, 10:45 a.m.

March 18 - Tai chi discussion, 11 a.m.

March 24 - Colorectal cancer discussion, 11 a.m.

Muncy Valley

Center, Route 220, 482-2068

Daily

Coffee and conversation, 9 to 10 a.m.

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

March 1 - Colorectol Cancer discussion, 11 a.m.

March 5 - MRSA discussion, 11 a.m.

March 8 - Kidney stones discussion, 11 a.m.

March 10 - Person, Place, or Thing, 11 a.m.

March 12 - Tai chi: May ward off knee pain, discussion, 11 a.m.

March 17 - Blood pressure check, 10:30 a.m.

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day party, 11 a.m.

March 22 - Fall prevention, 11 a.m.

March 24 - Kidney failure discussion, 11 a.m.

March 29 - "P" word in March word search, 11 a.m.

March 30 - Famous pigs crossword puzzle, 11 a.m.

March 31 - Birthday cake, 11 a.m.

Sayre Center, 208 Desmond St.

888-2387

Daily

Card playing.

Weekly

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

Towanda Center, Colonial Towers

265-2687

Daily

Coffee, conversation.

Weekly

Monday and Wednesday: Bingo, 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday: Chair exercise: 10 a.m.

Monday: yoga, 1 to 2 p.m.

Troy Center, 261 Redington Ave.

297-2061

Daily

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

Warren Center, 395-3108

Daily

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

Wellsboro Center, 3 Queen St.

724-3991

Daily

Cards.

Weekly

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

Tuesday: Music therapy, 11 a.m.

Westfield Center, 250 Race St.

814-367-5695

Daily

Coffee hour, 9 a.m.

Weekly

Tuesday: Bingo, 10 a.m.

Wyalusing Center, 746-2333

Daily

Coffee, bingo and walking group.

 
 

 

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