Marienville

MACA Building

927-6607:

Tuesday (3-3): Cards and Crafts; Exercise; Lunch at 11:45 am, Bingo after Lunch

Wednesday (3-4): Cards and Crafts; Exercise; Lunch at 11:45 am; Bingo after Lunch; Blood Pressures 1st Wed of the Month

Thursday (3-5): Cards and Crafts; Lunch at 11:45 am; 50/50 and Bingo after Lunch

Endeavor

Township Building

463-7774:

Tuesday (3-3): Cards; Left Right Center Game; Lunch at 11:45 am, Blood Pressures 1st Tuesday of the Month

Wednesday (3-4): Crafts; Cards; Games; Lunch at 11:45 am

Friday (3-6): Games; Bingo at 10:30 am; Valentines Lunch at 11:45 am

Tidioute

Tidioute Towers

484-3020:

Monday (3-2): Cards; Adult Coloring; Lunch at Noon; Games

Tuesday (3-3): Blood Pressures; Cards, Adult Coloring; Bingo; Lunch at Noon; Games

Thursday: (3-5): Cards; Adult Coloring; Lunch at Noon; Games

Sheffield

Pickering St.

968-5667

No schedule available.

Allegheny

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

Monday (3-2): VITA Tax Prep, all day; Hand & Foot Cards, 9:00 am; Blood Pressures, 10:45 am; Tai Chi, (free of charge) at 11am; congregate lunch & Bistro salads ($3 donation for 60 yrs. and over) available at noon; Scrabble, 12:45 pm; Bingo and Cards at 1 pm

Tuesday (3-3): VITA Tax Prep, all day; Bible study, 10:00 am; Healthy Steps in Motion low-impact exercise class (free of charge), 11 am; Congregate lunch & Bistro salads ($3 donation for 60 yrs. and over) available at noon; bridge, 12:30 pm; Allegheny Belles line dancing, Pinochle, Left-Right-Center game,12:45 pm; Spa Day, 1:45 pm; Pool, 2 pm

Wednesday (3-4): VITA Tax Prep, all day; Wednesday Walk, 9 am; Beginners Tai Chi, 11 am; Congregate lunch & Bistro Salads ($3 donation for 60 yrs. and over) available at noon; Sunshine Bowling, 12:30 pm; Line Dancing, 12:45 pm; Mah-Jongg, Warren Manor Bingo, 1 pm

Thursday (3-5): VITA Tax Prep, all day; Healthy Steps in Motion low-impact exercise class (free of charge), 11 am; March Birthday Celebration at lunch; Congregate lunch & Bistro salads ($3 donation for 60 yrs. and over) available at noon; T.O.P.S. weigh-in at 12 noon; T.O.P.S. meeting at 12:30 pm; Bingo, 12:45 pm; Pool, 2 pm

Friday – ACC closed on Fridays but a lunch is available to all ACC participants at the First United Methodist Church in Warren at noon. Donation is $3/person. Reservations suggested by calling 814-723-4930.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS

TAI-CHI for Arthritis – Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 am in the education room. Tai-chi has been shown to improve flexibility and balance. This Health & Wellness class is free to all participants.

Another free class is the Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 11:30 in the Rec Room. They are both evidenced-based classes that have been proven to improve your health! Class is almost full so call to sign up (814-723-3237).

ACTIVITIES

You’re invited to the Allegheny Community Center to enjoy the following activities:

VITA TAX APPOINTMENTS –

The Allegheny Community Center in Warren would like to remind the residents of Warren and Forest Counties that IRS trained volunteers can help them free of charge if they are low income, disabled or elderly to fill out and file at no cost their Federal, State and Local tax forms, as well as their PA Rent & Property Tax Rebates. The income limit for this free assistance is, as a household, $56,000/year as a joint return or over $35,000 for a single return. The new 211 phone help line is available for residents to make their tax appointments. Just dial 211 and ask the operator for assistance!

The following is the schedule of tax preparation sites throughout the region:

Allegheny Community Center (ACC) – 42 Clark St, Warren, Monday thru Thursday 9 am-3 pm. Call 211 or the ACC at (814) 723-3237 for appointments.

Youngsville Borough – 40 Railroad St, Youngsville, every Tuesday beginning February 4th, 9 am – 3 pm. Call 211 or the ACC at (814) 723-3237 for appointments.

Tidioute Senior Center – 174 Main Street, every other Thursday beginning February 6th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Call Merla McAfoos at Tidioute Sr. Center at (814) 484-3020.

Tionesta Library- 56 Elm Street, every other Thursday beginning Feb 13th at the Library. Consumers are to call the library at 755-4454 for appointments, which are from10am to 4 pm. Transportation can be made by calling the Forest County Transportation at 1- 800 -222-1706.

Marienville, Endeavor and Sheffield – There is no tax prep available to date for these locations. Call 211 or the ACC at (814) 723-3237 for tax preparation appointments. Transportation to the Allegheny Community Center in Warren is available by calling TAWC at 814-723-1874 or the Forest County Transportation at 1- 800 -222-1706.

Lunch is available at all senior centers for a $3 donation if consumer is 60 or older, or for $4 for those under 60. Please call the center where you have your tax appointment the Thursday before your appointment if you wish to have lunch.

GAME TIME WITH DARLINGS’ HOME HEALTH CARE– The first Thursday of the month at 11:15 am! Fun and interactive games with Lindsay Bevivino; in the dining room.

AARP Smart Driver Courses – March, 2020.

OUT AND ABOUT – Enjoy dinner out with friends! Call the ACC to sign up.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CAKE – 1st Thursday of every month at noon. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake and celebrate with those who have a birthday this month. Cake is compliments of Warren Manor.

WARREN CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION – invites you to their monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and programs. Call Lee Jones at 723-5952 for more info and to sign up for the luncheon!

BILLIARDS – The ACC has a beautiful billiards table for you to hone up your skills on in the dining room. Players meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am.

BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING – Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 10:45 to 11:45 am.

ACC’s SUNSHINE BOWLING LEAGUE – meets at 12:30 pm at the Riverside Lanes at Struthers Street in Warren. Contact Zelda Kittell at 406-4216 for more info or to sign up!

REGULAR BINGO – Mondays at 1:00 pm in the dining room for prize bingo. Thursdays at 12:45 pm in the dining room. WARREN MANOR BINGO – First Wednesday of the month. Prizes provided by Warren Manor, FREE!. TRASH AND TREASURE BINGO – Last Wednesday of every month FREE to play! Donated trash and treasure items can be given to Lynn or Lynda.

BRIDGE – Every Tuesday at 12:30 in the recreation room. New players are welcome – enjoy friendly competition!

PINOCHLE -Tuesdays at 12:45 pm in the dining room. Beginners are welcome.

SCRABBLE CHALLENGE – Monday’s at 12:30 pm in the rec room. Good mind exercise!

MAH-JONGG – Fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles instead of cards. Originating in China, the game dates back to the time of Confucius. Come learn how to play on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Open to the public.

INSPIRATION HOUR- Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Jim Reese conducts studies.

ALLEGHENY BELLES LINE DANCING PRACTICE – at the Allegheny Community Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. It’s an enjoyable way to get exercise.

WII, CARDS AND GAMES – players are always invited to play with no advance signup required.

INTERNET CAFÉS ARE AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER AT THESE

LOCATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES – Allegheny Community Center: Mon -Thurs 8:30am–4pm, (814)723-3237; Tidioute Senior Center: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am–3pm, (814)484-3020;

Endeavor Senior Center: Tues, Wed, Fri 9 am–3pm, (814)463-7774; Marienville Senior Center: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:30 am–2:30pm, (814)927-6607; Sheffield Hospitality Center:

Mon, Thurs, Fri 9 am–4:30 pm, (814)968-5667. These Internet Cafés are made available to consumers through a PA Dept of Aging Senior Center Grant to be used for accessing the Internet. Come check out the center nearest you and enjoy the availability to connect with friends and loved ones on Facebook, pay your bills, check your email, file your taxes, check on your Medicare benefits and much, much, more! Children under the ages of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Users must sign a computer use agreement. This project is supported by Experience, Inc., your local Area Agency on Aging & the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

CENTER CLOSURES – Centers will be closed if the school districts close due to inclement weather. Remember to call ACC at 723-3237 to make your noon lunch reservations. Reservations are now called in a week prior to when you are lunching at a center. A monthly meal calendar can be picked up at the center and meals can be reserved well in advance. The suggested reserved-meal donation for all those 60 and over is $3, those under 60 years of age pay $4/person. All noon lunches are well balanced and planned to provide maximum nutritional benefits. For more information about the ACC programs call the number above or visit their website at http://www.alleghenycommunitycenter.com/ .For more information on Aging Services, call Experience, Inc., the Warren/Forest Area Agency on Aging at 814-723-3763 or visit their website at http://www.experienceinc.org/

Volunteer

Opportunities

Making a difference

at our local senior

community centers

We are looking for people who want to help in our community! Are you good with numbers? Become a volunteer in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in our area! You will receive specialized training from an IRS-certified VITA volunteer, so don’t worry if you don’t know that much about taxes! Volunteer roles include being a scheduler, a reviewer or a tax preparer. Call Sue at the ACC at 814-723-3237 if you are interested in finding out more about this rewarding opportunity!

Love gardening? Join the crew at the Allegheny Community Greenhouse on the Warren State Hospital grounds to help plant and grow flowers, veggies and herbs. It’s wonderful therapy! Call Sue at the ACC at 814-723-3237 for more info.

Teach a class! – Have a hobby or skill that you would like to share? Call Sue at the ACC to talk about the possibilities!

Blankets for Babies, the Cancer Center and the Vets Hospital – love to knit, crochet or sew? The ACC collects and distribute blankets throughout our area to those in need.

Help at your local senior center with meal preparation, office work or just assisting the staff with cleaning! Call Sue at the ACC for more info at 814-723-3237.

Become an Ombudsman (which is Swedish for “citizen representative”) to be an advocate of elderly residents in Personal Care Homes, Nursing Facilities, Domiciliary Care Homes, and anyone receiving Long Term Care Services in the community. Interested? Call Joy at Experience, Inc. at 814-723-3763 ext. 125.

Learn how to help people with their Medicare and other State benefits as an APPRISE counselor. APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Pennsylvania’s Medicare Beneficiaries. APPRISE will help Pennsylvanians with Medicare understand their health insurance options and help them make sound decisions about what is best for them. Call Elaine Krill at Experience, Inc at 814-723-3763 ext. 123.

Lunches

The Warren-Forest Area Agency on Aging will serve the following lunch menu at senior centers throughout Warren & Forest counties for the week of 3/2 – 3/6. For the Allegheny Community Center in Warren – Monday: Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Mixed Fruit & Cake; Tuesday: Chicken Caesar Club, Broccoli Soup & Fruit; Wednesday: Salisbury Steak, Cabbage & Noodles, Carrots, Bread & Fruit; Thursday: BBQ Pulled Pork, Potatoes, Lima Beans, Bread & Fruit. Chef salads are available every day as a meal option at the ACC. Marienville: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. meals from the ACC lunch schedule. Endeavor: Tues. & Wed., meals from the ACC lunch schedule, and Friday the meal of Breaded Fish, Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Potato Soup & Fruit. Tidioute: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. from the ACC lunch schedule; Sheffield: Mon. & Thurs. meals from the ACC lunch schedule and Friday the meal of Breaded Fish, Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Potato Soup & Fruit.

Eligible participation is 60 years and older with a suggested meal donation of $3. Under 60 years of age the cost is $4. Call the center of your choice from the list above to make your lunch reservation the Thursday prior to the day you wish to eat there, as the orders are placed with the catering company that prepares the lunches. Lunch orders are now called in a week ahead of time. Menu is subject to change if necessary.