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The Meadows schedules senior seminar series

The Meadows, A Park Home Personal Care Community, 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, will host a senior seminar series at their community. 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 ...

Hospice of Evangelical welcomes new volunteers

Hospice of Evangelical recently held a volunteer training Sept. 11 and 12 for those interested in giving their time and assisting with end-of-life care for families throughout the Susquehanna Valley or supporting the work of Hospice through non-patient activities. Topics covered during training included Evangelical’s hospice philosophy, communication skills, care and comfort measures, understanding bereavement and volunteer opportunities. The comprehensive Hospice of Evangelical program and its staff have nearly three decades of experience in service to patients with life-limiting ...

Sadie Says …

Q: “My son just informed me that my grandson smokes pot, but I don’t think he drives afterwards. Don’t kids know better?” A: While most students are aware of the effects of alcohol on driving, the effects of marijuana on driving have been less publicized. Do you think driving under the influence of marijuana isn’t an issue that will affect the teen driver in your family? Local students report that they are more likely to drive under the influence of marijuana than alcohol. The reason? A recent study found that many teens who reported driving under the influence of ...

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.) Lincoln Center STEP building 2138 Lincoln St. 570-601-9573 Weekly events Daily: Cards, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays: ...

The Meadows hold cruise-in and movie on the lawn

The Meadows recently held its first-ever cruise-in and movie on the lawn event on July 29. The event featured a variety of classic, hot rod and antique cars on the front field. The event was free and open to the public. All car show participants received goody bags. Door prizes were given ...

Exercise tips for older adults

Maintaining physical and mental health are extremely important items on most people’s “to do” lists as they get older. As people age they generally become less active for a number of reasons including fear of injury and a decrease in many physical attributes. Exercising for just 20-30 minutes a day, however can increase your mental and physical well-being significantly. “Exercising for only a short period of time as few as 3 times per week can seriously reduce the rate at which strength, balance, flexibility and endurance diminish over time.” Kelli Martz, NHA, at ManorCare ...