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; Election Day; Swiss steak dinner.
Wednesday: shop in Warren; homemakers, 10 a.m.
Thursday: pool, games, 9 a.m.; advisory meeting, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; pool, bingo, 1 p.m.; exercise, 2 p.m.
Friday: pool, games, 9 a.m., lunch at noon; pool, cards 1 p.m.; bridge 2 p.m.
A big thank you to all who donated, volunteered and supported us during the craft and bake sale also at the senior expo for buying basket raffle tickets to support the center. Drawing for the basket will be Nov. 19.
Kicking off November is our Swiss steak dinner fundraiser on election day, Nov. 6. Get out and vote and come to the center from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a great dinner. Tickets are $10 and takeouts are available.
Mystery lunches are on hold for the winter season and will be replaced by ramp bowling. Tuesday, Nov. 27 will start our bowling season at Bowlaway lanes with lunch and a fun afternoon. The bus will pick you up at your door so call for reservations.
If you are a veteran, spouse or child of a vet you can save on your car insurance by taking the AARP drivers safety course right here at the center. The classes are Nov. 14&15 from 5:30-9:30 are free for vets. The charge for a non veteran is $14 for both classes. Call 968-5667 to sign up.
Christmas is right around the corner so start preparing by purchasing a Bon Ton community day coupon book and support our center. You will receive more than $400 in coupon savings for only $5 to support your center.
Basket raffle tickets are 3 for $1, and what a deal it is with more than $255 worth of donated items including gift certificates worth $75 and a $50 dollar bill.
Highlights:
11/3: multiphasic blood screening by appointment only
11/5: blood sugar testing 8:30-11:30
11/6: VOTE and enjoy a swiss steak dinner at the center for only $10
11/12: center closed in honor of veteran's day
11/14: AARP drivers safety class
11/13: casino trip
11/15: Speaker 11 am keeping cool for the holidays
11/19: Mary from Experience will be here to answer questions on medicare or insurances
11/20: senior night out
11/26: blood pressure testing 10-12
11/27: bowling and lunch
11/28: AARP class
11/29: birthday lunch
October has flown by and now we are ready for Christmas with many new decorations thanks to the homemakers group let the decorating begin!
Plans are still being made for the NYC trip and Shenksville so watch for details
Allegheny Community Center, TAWC Building, 2nd floor, at 42 Clark St., 723-3237
Monday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; Wii games, blood pressure testing, 10 a.m.; knit & crochet hour, 11 a.m.; line dancing at Canterbury Court, 12:45 p.m.; bingo, quilting, 1 p.m.; Yoga class, 5 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, 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: AARP full Safe Driving course, 8:30 a.m.; coffee, 9 a.m.; Brazilian embroidery class, 9:30 a.m.; cards, walking at ACC, Auxiliary meeting, 10 a.m.; Nails by Brenda, Sunshine League bowling at Riverside, 12:30 p.m.; Scrabble, Comedian Meg Maley, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg, 1 p.m.; Safety pin & bead watch class, Yoga class, 5 p.m. Center is open until 7 p.m.
Thursday: AARP full Safe Driving course, 8:30 a.m.; coffee, 9 a.m.; stamping class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii games, 10 a.m.; Bistro lunch, 10-1 p.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; T.O.P.S., bingo, 12:45 p.m.; advanced Brazilian embroidery, 1 p.m.; bocce at Warren Mall, 2 p.m.
Friday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; Jammers play, 10 a.m.; RSVP volunteer luncheon, 12 noon; cards, pool, Hand & Foot Canasta 12:30 p.m.; Doors open for bingo, 4 p.m.; bingo, 6 p.m.
Thanks to weather conditions beyond our control, dedication of the Allegheny Community Center's new sign (in front of the building) was postponed to Wednesday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a special Post Frankenstorm Party at 11 a.m. Lunch reservations required by 2 p.m. on Nov. 6. Join them for the celebration and good times!
Both Yoga and Tai Chi classes have room for new members and it's a good time of year to get involved. If you're interested, please call 723-3237.
Exciting day trips: TAWC bus to Erie, Salamanca Casino, Nov. 28; Riverside Christmas, Dec. 1; Salamanca Casino, Dec. 19. Please call 723-3237 for day trip details and sign-up.
Great overnight and extended trips: American Quilters Society Quilt show, Mar. 13-15, 2013; Wildwood, NJ, May 13-17, 2013; Baltic heritage trip, Aug. 17-Sept. 2, 2013; Western National Park trip, late May into June, 2013; New York City at Christmas, 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 Nov. 5-9: taco salad Monday, chicken tenders Tuesday, hot dogs Wednesday, hot beef sandwich 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.