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Q. Why is it important to discuss my end-of-life decisions with family and or friends? A. One of the hardest conversations to have with loved ones and friends is about the end of one’s life. Yet it is one of the most necessary discussions one should have. Statistics indicate that • 90 percent of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important; 27 percent have actually done so. • 60 percent of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is “extremely important”; 56 percent have not communicated their ...

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(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 beginning April 18 Wednesday — Turkey Ala King with buttermilk biscuit, lemon pepper broccoli, fruit cocktail. Thursday — Breaded fish sandwich with sandwich roll, stewed tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, carrot and raisin salad. Friday — Pork sausage with peppers and onions, warm apple slices, ...

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, ...

The Meadows to hold Cruise-In

The Meadows, A Park Home Personal Care Community, 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, will hold a Cruise-In event from noon to 3 p.m. July 28. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The event will feature classic, hot rod and antique cards on the front field. There also will be food vendors. Car participants will receive goody bags and door prizes will be handed out throughout the event. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. with two trophies being awarded per class. The groups that will vote for the winners are The Meadows Choice Award, which ...

Sadie says …

Q: I have been getting calls requesting my Medicare or health insurance information. Should I share it? A: New Medicare replacement cards will begin mailing out this spring and will continue to be replaced through 2019. As an older adult be advised that as the new cards begin to be mailed, watch out for scams as you will become a prime target. You need to know that Medicare will never ask you to give personal or private information to get your new Medicare number and card. Scam artists may try to get your current Medicare number and other personal information by claiming to be from ...

Senior menus

(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 beginning March 21 Wednesday — Openfaced meatloaf sandwich with whole grain bread, parsley potatoes, garlic spinach, chocolate pudding. Thursday — Breaded chicken cordon bleu, creamy garlic shells, winter vegetable blend, banana. Friday — Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli, carrots, baked egg ...