(EDITORS NOTE: 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 Bicounty Office of Aging-STEP at 570-323-3096.) Week ...
(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. ...
The first-ever Bike Rodeo held at STEP’s RiverWalk Center drew a crowd ranging from scooter-riding toddlers to seniors trying out step-through bikes and multi-person Surrey cruisers — and just about everyone in between. The event also brought planning, safety and sport/recreation advocates ...
As children, we often heard our parents repeat the phrase “Eat your vegetables!” Whether a potato or leafy green, they were constantly served with a meal. However, fresh fruits are just as important for us as fresh vegetables. While our bodies do need slightly more vegetables in our daily ...
RENOVO — Following successful sessions of the hands-on cooking class, Healthy Aging through Local Harvest, at the Clinton County Community Center and the RiverWalk Center, STEP’s Abbey Eschbach is rotating through all of STEP’s Centers for Healthy Aging, holding four consecutive weekly ...
The Meadows, A Park Home Personal Care Community, 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, has announced that Vicky Ferree is the employee of the quarter for the second quarter of 2017. Ferree holds the position of activities director for the community, a position she has held for 24 years. In ...
WELLSBORO — State Rep. Matt Baker, R-Wellsboro, will host a Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Wellsboro Area High School, 225 Nichols St. The event will feature more than 75 vendors from federal, state and county agencies; area businesses; and health organizations providing ...
It is becoming more the rule, not the exception, that senior citizens with long term care needs receive assistance from their children and relatives, instead of from home health or nursing homes. In fact, of the four out of five seniors who require some type of long term care, only one gets the ...
The Meadows, A Park Home Personal Care Community, 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, will holding a cruise-in and movie on the lawn event on July 29. The cruise-in will be held from 2-7 p.m. and the movie will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. The rain date is July 30. The event will ...
The STEP Office of Aging is rolling out the “STEP’n Out!” program. Funded by a grant from the PA Department of Aging, STEP’n Out! is a way for individuals age 60 plus to experience local and regional history, entertainment and landmarks. Participants in a kickoff event went to ...
Running through sprinklers or just sitting in the shade with a glass of lemonade. Everyone has their favorite way of keeping cool during the dog days of summer. For senior citizens, keeping cool — and hydrated — is more than just a matter of comfort; it can be a matter of life and death. ...
Q: “It’s been years, but now that I’m retired, I’m ready to get back on a motorcycle and have some fun. Any suggestions before I take off?” A: Be in the know before you go. A lot has changed since your early riding years. There is more traffic, faster traffic, motorcycles are ...
(EDITORS NOTE: 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 Bicounty Office of Aging-STEP at 570-323-3096.) Week ...
(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. ...
Seven residents from Albright LIFE in Lycoming County completed five weeks of two hour sessions on April 28, to become STEP Office of Aging’s latest “graduates” of the PEER (Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents) program. The classes, which were hosted by Albright LIFE, were taught ...
The Meadows, a Park Home Personal Care Community, is forming a Breakfast Club for veterans that will meet once a month from 8-10 a.m. The date is to be determined. The breakfast is open to veterans from all military branches regardless of when you served or where you served. Active military ...
Q: With the warmer weather comes road construction and I am nervous when it comes to driving through work zones. What do I need to know to navigate safely? A: You can be Work Zone savvy! Protect yourself and highway workers by safely navigating work zones: • Drive the work zone posted ...
(EDITORS NOTE: 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 Bicounty Office of Aging-STEP at 570-323-3096.)d Week ...
(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 ...
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but at the same time, stressful and time consuming. It can be even tougher if you are far from your loved one. Long distance caregivers may often feel helpless or guilty when trying to manage their loved one’s care from afar, but there are many ...