Senior centers plan busy December week
Lunches
Warren-Forest Area Agency on Aging will serve lunch at Conewango Towers, Warren Senior Center and Warren Senior Community Center from Feb. 8-12: Monday, sauerkraut and hot dog; Tuesday, sloppy joes; Wednesday, stuffed shells; Thursday, meatloaf; Friday, fish. Locations at Marienville, Sheffield, Sugar Grove, Tidioute, Youngsville and Endeavor will serve menus from Monday, Tuesday and Friday for the three-day sights. Eligible participation is 60 years and older with a suggested donation of $3. Call 723-3763 for information regarding congregate meal sites or center locations. Menu is subject to change based on availability.
Marienville
MACA Building
927-6607:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: cards, games; lunch, noon; bingo.
Endeavor
Township
Building
463-7774:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: cards, games; lunch, noon; bingo.
Tidioute
25 First St.
484-3020:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: cards, games; lunch, noon; bingo.
Sheffield
Main at
Pickering
968-5667:
Monday: pool, games 10 a.m.; games on Wii, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; pool, games, 1 p.m.; exercise, 3 p.m.
Tuesday: Seneca Allegheny Casino trip; Rotary, noon.
Wednesday: shop in Warren, 8:30 a.m.; men's night, 6 p.m.
Thursday: pool, games, 10 a.m.; Gary Lester speaking, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; pool, bingo, 1 p.m; exercise, 3 p.m.; depot meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday: pool, games, 10 a.m.; lunch, noon; bridge, 2 p.m.
Cabin fever is about to set in for all of us. If this is the case with you and you are ready to get out just call us at 968-5667 and our bus will pick you up to visit the center. We not only have great lunches we offer card games, pool, bingo or you can just sit and relax with friends.
Tax season is rapidly approaching and the VITA volunteers will be here on Feb. 19, March 12 & 26 from 9-3. This is a free service for those on a fixed income, homebound or disabled. Call 968-5667 for your appointment.
Saturday, Feb. 6, is community lunch day from 11-1 and we will be serving chicken noodle soup and homemade pie for a donation.
Card party is Saturday, Feb. 20, from 7 p.m. until ?. Enjoy a night out to play pool, cards, games on Wii or just come to snack. Please bring your favorite snack to share.
Easter bags are being filled for our shut ins and if you would like to support this event we are askinf for donations of wrapped candy, snack items or fresh fruit. Please no canned items.
Chicago trip is filling up nicely so if you would like a brochure please give us a call. The Alaska trip has generated a lot of interest and plans are now being finalized. This trip is from Aug. 26-Sept. 3 and does require a passport or government ID available at the Warren post office.
Highlights:
Feb. 6: community lunch
Feb. 9: Seneca Allegheny casino
Feb. 11: Gary Lester speaking at 11 am on seniors reduce stress
Feb. 15: Valentine party
Feb. 17: Sheffield homemakers at 10 am
Feb. 17: shop in Warren
Feb.19: Vita tax from 9-3 by appointment only
Feb. 20: card party 7 pm
Feb. 22: blood pressure screening from 10-12
Feb. 23: lunch and bowling
Feb. 25: birthday lunch
Youngsville
Rouse Manor
563-4273:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: cards, games; lunch, noon.
Conewango
Towers
726-2961:
Lunches daily at 11:30 a.m. Suggested daily donation request now is $3.
Warren Senior
Community Center
905 Fourth Ave.
723-3763:
Saturday: YVC chicken and biscuit dinner and chocolate cake auction, 4-7 p.m.
Monday: bingo, 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday: Bible study, 10:30 a.m., featuring Philip Yancey's "What's So Amazing About Grace?"; eye glass clinic, 1-3 p.m. You can use the computer lab in Cafe 905 any time.
Wednesday: Golf card game, 10 a.m.; cards, computer games in Cafe 905; music, 7-9 p.m.; last day to view art trading cards displayed in Cafe 905.
Thursday: 65 Pay Me card game, 9 a.m.; cards and computer games in the Cafe 905, 1-4 p.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.; games, cards, 2 p.m.
Friday: Chocolate Festival, fondue, Warren County Dairy Princess Court, Valentine skit; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; bingo, doors open, 4 p.m.
Cafe 905 is a great place to hold your parties, class reunion, or family gatherings. There is comfortable seating for a large group in the warm and inviting surroundings. A reasonable fee applies. Call Betty Jo at 723-3763 to make your reservation.
A Mardi Gras party will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, Fat Tuesday. Music, food and more are planned.
A 55 Alive renewal course will be offered at the center from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdsay, Feb. 23. AARP members will pay $12, and non members will pay $14. To register, bring prior class certificate. Call 723-4180 to register. Check with your insurance company for requirements and discount deals.
When Warren or Forest schools are closed, centers within those areas will be closed and no home meals will be delivered. For your safety, stay home.
A trip to Salamanca Casino is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 24, leaving Big Lots parking lot at 9 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. No membership is required. Anyone age 21 and older is invited. Call the center at 723-4180 for reservations. Cost is $20 with a voucher given by the casino.
Cafe 905 Primetime Series: Grandparenting Children of Divorce, Jan. 18, $5; Cross Country Skiing for Beginners, $30 includes equipment for class, Feb. 1-2; Snowshoeing for beginners, $30 includes equipment, Feb. 1-2; Basic Bicycle Maintenance, $5, Feb. 25; One Stroke Painting for Beginners, $15, March 4; The History of Kinzua Dam, $5, March 17; Historical Walking Tour of Warren State Hospital, $10, April 14; Introduction of Kayaking, $30, April 26-27. To register for these classes, call 723-3577
Warren Senior
Center
800 PA Ave. W.
723-3237:
Monday: Wii sports, coffee & chat, 9 a.m.; crafts, 9:30 a.m.; free blood pressure screenings, cards, 10 a.m.; Special Lunch, Noon; Bingo, 12:45 p.m.; quilting, 1 p.m.
Tuesday: Wii sports, coffee & chat, 9 a.m.; VITA Tax Prep., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; One Stroke Painting with Sandee, 9:30 a.m.; cards, 10 a.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bocce at Mall, 2 p.m.; Brazilian Embroidery Class, 2 p.m.
Wednesday: Wii sports, coffee & chat, 9 a.m.; Executive Council Meeting, Pokeno, Computer Class, 10 a.m.; cards, 11 a.m.; Sunshine League Bowling, 12:30 p.m.; Red Hat Mad Hatters meet at Mardi Gras, 1 p.m.; Scrabble, 12:45 p.m.
Thursday: Wii sports, coffee & chat, 9 a.m.; VITA Tax Prep., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Stamping, 9:30 a.m.; cards, board games, 10 a.m.; TOPS meets, 1 p.m.; Bocce at Mall, 2 p.m.; Receptionist Meeting, 3 p.m.; Al-Anon, 8 p.m.
Friday: Basement Thrift Sale, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Wii sports, coffee & chat, cards, 9 a.m.; Jammers Live Music, 10 a.m.-Noon; Cribbage, Poker, 1 p.m.
Highlights This Week:
February Special Lunch Monday featuring Pulled Pork Sandwiches, baked beans, applesauce, potato chips and dessert. Nominal cost benefits the Center. Served at Noon - please make reservations by 9 a.m. Monday by calling 723-3237.
INCOME TAX PREP: Seniors may make appointments now to have 2009 taxes prepared. VITA workers are at the Center Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Barb at 723-3237 to make your appointment.
Trips:
Disney on Ice, Feb. 20th. Includes Millcreek Mall for lunch & shopping.
First Annual American Quilter's Society Quilt Show in Lancaster March 24-26.
Riverdance, "Final Tour", April 3rd in Erie's Warner Theatre. Includes lunch at Olive Garden.
Daniel O'Donnell, June 6th in Cleveland.
Overnight Trips: Alaska, May 11-23, Lancaster-Joseph-Longwood Gardens-Factory Tours, June 22-24.
Looking Ahead: Quebec, Montreal, Mackinac, Branson, Savannah, Charleston, Jekyll Island. Call Travel Coordinator Margaret Sleeman with trip-related questions, 723-7143 or 730-9364.
