Photo submitted to Times Observer The Kiwanis Club of Warren’s newly-installed 2018-2019 officers and directors include, from left, Brian Kenworthy (board), Rocco DelPrince (president-elect), Pat Bodamer (past-president), Miranda Collingwood (president), John Kersey (treasurer), Randy Gorske (Kiwanis Division 1 Lt. Governor), and Richard Swanson (co-secretary). Missing from photo are are Katie Keeports (board) and Glenn Anderson (co-secretary).

Weight loss rally

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapters 1489 and 1688 hosted the Fall Rally, “A Witching Good Time,” at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Youngsville. Approximately 70 area members attended from Clarion, McKean, Elk, Potter, Jefferson, and Warren counties.

Table decorations were created by the various chapters represented and the meal was catered by Catering Plus of Sugar Grove. Sylvana Reed, our area captain, led the program.

Several chapters presented skits, door prizes were given out, and various awards were presented for attendance, weight loss, and progress.

At a recent chapter meeting, a program was given by Craig Schneider of Humana, Inc. on the topic of “The Skinny on Fat.” His focus was on explaining the three types of fats and how they help our bodies to function at their best. He stressed the importance of a balanced meal plan and that fats are a part of this.

Locally, there are two TOPS chapters meeting weekly. TOPS is a nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness education organization, focusing on health and making small, steady lifestyle changes for weight loss and better health. “Real People. Real Weight Loss.”

Chapter 1489 meets at noon on Thursdays at the Allegheny Community Center, and Chapter 1688 meets at 3:45 p.m. on Mondays at the Church of the Nazarene.

For more information, call Mary Lou at 688-9044 or Lori at 723-2366.

TOPS is open to anyone age 7 and older and your first meeting is free. Visit with no obligation and find out what the groups are about to see if this is something you might like to try.

Election Day lunch and dinner

The Sugar Grove Free Library is sponsoring an Election Day Soup & Pie Lunch & Dinner at the library on Harmon St. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Vote and then stop at the library for your lunch or dinner. Lunch and dinner are serving from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can have your choice from three homemade soups, homemade bread, and dessert. The cost is a donation to the library. Takeouts are available.

Outdoor Club

On Sunday, Oct. 28, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike five miles on the Morrison Cross Country Ski Trail. Participants will meet at Howes True Value at 1:30 p.m. Park in the back rows. Or meet also at the Morrison Trailhead at 2 p.m. For information, call Earl Ross at 726-3920.

Treasurer’s office closing, reopening

The Warren County Treasurer’s Office will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 24, for an educational conference. The office will resume normal hours at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25.

Russell VFD craft show

The Russell Volunteer Fire Department will host its holiday and craft show on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Get your Christmas shopping done early all in one stop, and see local businesses and crafters. A silent auction of items from all vendors will be drawn at 3 p.m. Chances will be fifty cents or three for $1. Lunch will be available from the Ladies Auxiliary. Admission is free.

For more information, call (814) 757-8106.