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Local seniors plan busy week

September 15, 2012
The Times Observer

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: blood sugar testing, 8:30 a.m.; pool, games, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon; pool, games, 1 p.m.; exercise, 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Rotary at noon; mystery lunch; board meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: shop in Warren, 8:30 a.m.

Thursday: pool, games, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon; pool, bingo, 1 p.m.; exercise, 3 p.m.

Friday: pool & games 9 am, lunch at noon, pool & cards 1 pm, bridge 2 pm

Fall is just around the corner and with it comes our fall fundraiser, Basket raffle. Donations are being accepted for the basket and you can see it at the Sheffield craft and bake sale on Oct. 27 and the Senior Expo on Oct. 26.

Flu shots have been scheduled for October 15 from 9-12 with Kane Home health. No cost with Medicare card.

Kitchen band is looking for some new faces to join us in our travels and lots of fun. This month we will go to the Rouse and Bridges of the Rouse to entertain.

Don't feel like driving to Warren for appointments or shopping sign up for TAWC bus. The bus will pick you up at your door every Wednesday and the cost is only 25 cents for each stop. Call the center and we will do the scheduling for you.

We are always looking for pool players so with outdoor activities coming to an end stop in and see our new pool table and join in the fun.

Highlights:

9/17: blood sugar testing 8:30-11:30

9/18: mystery lunch

9/24: blood pressure check 10-12

9/25: senior night out

9/26: shop in Erie

9/27: birthday lunch noon

Trips:

10/13: PA grand canyon

10/20: Christmas in the woods

12/8: white Christmas at Shea's with lunch at Salvatores

Southern Caribbean cruise Jan. 20 Feb 1, 2013 aboard the Norwegian Pearl for 13 days and 12 nights starting in NY harbor. Price starts at $1174 and full payment is due on October 1, 2012.

New York city trip in the scheduling with a s top at the Shenksville memorial.

Allegheny Community Center, TAWC Building, 2nd floor, at 42 Clark St., 723-3237

Monday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; Wii games, blood pressure testing, dealing with loss of vision discussion, 10 a.m.; knit & crochet hour, 11 a.m.; line dancing at Canterbury Court, 12:45 p.m.; bingo, quilting, stamping class, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi class, 5:30 p.m. Center is open until 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; One Stroke painting class resumes, 9:30 a.m.; Trivial Pursuit, 10:00 a.m.; Bistro lunch, 10-1 p.m.; Bible study class, 10:30 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.; line dancing at Canterbury Court, 12:45 p.m.; pinochle, 1 p.m.; bocce at Warren Mall, 2 p.m.

Wednesday: *Corn Hole Tournament Day at ACC* Salamanca Casino bus leaves Big Lots, Coffee, 9 a.m.; cards, walking at Betts, 10 a.m.; Nails by Brenda, Sunshine League bowling at Riverside, 12:30 p.m.; Scrabble, 12:45 p.m.; Games Galore, 1 p.m.; handmade jewelry class, 5:30 p.m. Center is open until 7 p.m.

Thursday: Trip around Lake Chautauqua leaves from CRI, coffee, 9 a.m.; stamping class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii games, 10 a.m.; Bistro lunch, 10-1 p.m.; exercise, Make it-bake it, 11 a.m.; A.C.H.E. support group, 12 p.m.; T.O.P.S., bingo, 12:45 p.m.; advanced Brazilian embroidery, 1 p.m.; Pointers from a butcher on how to save money on the beef you buy, 1:15 p.m.; bocce at Warren Mall, 2 p.m.

Friday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; Jammers play, 10 a.m.; dance music, cards, pool, Hand & Foot canasta, 12:30 p.m.

Are you interested in making handmade metal-wrapped rings? On Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. a local artist will be at ACC to show us the way. Take home 4 rings! To reserve your spot in the limited-size class and for other information, you'll need to call 723-3237.

This is just a reminder that every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. you can stop by the center's Wellness Room and have your blood pressure taken by a nurse. It's the right thing to do!

Exciting day trips: Salamanca Casino trip leaves Big Lots at 9 a.m., Sept. 19; bus ride around Lake Chautauqua leaves CRI at 9 a.m., Sept. 20; Fall foliage trip to Kinzua Overlook, Sept. 27; TAWC bus to Erie, Sept. 26;

PA Grand Canyon & Tioga train fall foliage ride, Oct. 1; Pirates vs Atlanta Braves, Oct. 3; Franklin apple festival, Oct. 5; Drake Well museum & fall foliage train ride, Oct. 17; Amish brown bag harvest tour, Oct. 23; Christmas in the Country craft show or casino, Nov. 2; Riverside Christmas, Dec. 1. Please call 723-3237 for day trip details and sign-up.

Great overnight and extended trips: Lancaster to see Jonah, Oct. 8-10; New England, Cape Cod and Hyannis Harbor, Oct. 15-19; Niagara-on-the-Lake trip, Oct. 25-26; Baltic heritage trip, Aug. 17-Sept. 2, 2013. Questions about these trips should be made to Margaret Sleeman, trip coordinator, at 723-7143 or 730-9364. For costs and sign-up, please call 723-3237. ACC membership is required for these trips. This is a special reminder to all trippers that the ACC Trip Policy is available at the Center.

All non-casino trips leave from the CRI parking lot located on Pennsylvania Avenue West, just over the railroad tracks on the left (along the river), unless otherwise instructed to park elsewhere. Salamanca Casino trips depart from the Big Lots parking lot at the Warren Mall, as always. Not sure, just call 723-3237!

ACC is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. M-F with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Mon. & Wed. ACC is closed for all activities and meals on legal holidays. Hot lunches are available Mondays-Fridays at noon. You can call your reservation to 723-3237. Bistro lunch is available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with no reservation required. Take-outs available.

Lunches

The Warren-Forest Area Agency on Aging will serve the following menu at Allegheny Community Center and other Warren-Forest centers Sept. 17-21: cheeseburgers Monday, goulash Tuesday, chef salad Wednesday, pork chops Thursday and chef surprise Friday. Locations at Marienville, Sheffield, Tidioute and Endeavor will serve menus from Monday, Tuesday and Friday for the three-day sites. 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.

 
 

 

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