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Q.: “I know that drivers are supposed to stop for a school bus, but I’m not sure of the details. Can you elaborate?” A: Passing a stopped school bus when children are loading or unloading is both dangerous and illegal. Be “in the know” about Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. You MUST STOP • For a stopped school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended and stop at least 10 feet from the school bus. • If the school bus is stopped to load or unload students at an intersection, whether or not the intersection is marked with a stop sign. All traffic ...

STEP RiverWalk Center hosts sea glass workshop

Mike and Deb Cillo, owners of DKC Creations LLC in Montoursville, recently instructed participants at STEP’s RiverWalk Center on how to create jewelry out of natural sea glass. A large selection of colorful sea glass was available for the senior participants to create their own jewelry. The Cillos have visited Bermuda and Haiti to collect naturally-produced sea glass, which originates as pieces of glass from broken bottles, broken tableware or even shipwrecks, which tumble in the ocean for years until their edges are rounded off, and the slickness of the glass has been worn to a ...

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 Oct. 16 Wednesday — Roasted pork and gravy with dressing, mashed potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts, pumpkin custard. Thursday — Italian meat sauce, rotini with tomato sauce, hot spiced sliced apples, tossed salad with ranch dressing. Friday — Barbecue chicken sandwich, au gratin ...

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, ...

Zumba Gold at Clinton County Community Center

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Community Center, 124 E. Walnut St., will hold a Zumba Gold Zumba-Palooza from 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 27. Registration will be from 12:30-12:50 p.m.; general announcements from 12:50-1 p.m.; Zumba with certified Zumba Gold instructors, Erin, Jess and Tara from 1-2:55 p.m.; and closing remarks from 2:55-3 p.m. Participants from all centers are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided and participants are invited to have lunch at the CCCC before Zumba begins. There is no fee to participate, but donations will be accepted.

The Meadows schedules senior seminar series

The Meadows, A Park Home Personal Care Community, 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, will host a senior seminar series. The seminars will be geared toward the senior population and those that care for them. Depending on the topic, the seminar format may include lecture, question and answer time, screenings and risk assessments. The topics will vary and may include mental and physical health, fitness and beauty, finance, legal issues and end-of-life issues. All seminars are free and open to residents, families and the public. The two upcoming seminars are: • 10 tips for ...