The “make it and take it” class is a way to enjoy each other’s company and make something with a favorite recipe. Organizers ask seniors to bring a recipe that the group can prepare and share.

Among recipes organizers hope will be shared are baked goodies, entrees for two and recipes that everyone always ask to be made. The food will be enjoyed and may be turned into an Allegheny Community Center calendar.

Those who plan to attend are asked to call 814-723-4180.

Other new programs include:

¯ Team bowling beginning at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Aug. 25 at the Valley Bowling Center in Youngsville. New members are needed. For more information, call Heidi Thomas at 814-230-9664.

¯ A cribbage club will begin at the Allegheny Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. New players are welcome, even if they have never played cribbage before. For more information, call Sue at 814-726-9579.

¯ The Allegheny Community Center is looking for a volunteer to share their genealogy knowledge during one class per week. Those interested are asked to call the center at 814-723-4180.

NORMAL HOURS AT SENIOR CENTERS

Warren and Forest county senior centers have returned to normal hours.

All centers are following CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Guidelines.

Participants will be asked to present proof of vaccination. Participants who attend a center and are not fully vaccinated will still need to wear a mask.

Meals must be ordered two weeks in advance. Call the open center to order meals. Those who need to cancel their lunch can call the center and let staff know.

¯ Allegheny Community Center (814-723-4180) is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

¯ Endeavor — Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 814-463-7774.

¯ Marienville Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, call 814-927-6607.

¯ Tidioute — Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 814-484-3020.

¯ Sheffield — Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 814-968-5667.

All centers are closed Monday, 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

The August meal menu includes:

¯ Aug. 2 — beef burgundy with noodles,

¯ Aug. 3 — tuna salad sandwich with lentil soup

¯ Aug. 4 — grilled chicken caesar salad

¯ Aug. 5 — orange glazed pork loin with rice

¯ Aug. 6 — vegetable lasagna with tossed salad

¯ Aug. 9 — baked meatloaf with mashed potatoes

¯ Aug. 10 — western omelet with potatoes and an english muffin

¯ Aug. 11 — barbecued turkey burger with cheddar broccoli soup

¯ Aug. 12 — sweet and sour meatballs with rice

¯ Aug. 13 — pork loin with mashed potatoes

¯ Aug. 16 — fish with macaroni and cheese

¯ Aug. 17 — chicken caesar salad

¯ Aug. 18 — chicken marsala with noodles

¯ Aug. 19 — baked cabbage roll with garlic mashed potatoes

¯ Aug. 20 — buffalo chicken salad sandwich with baked potatoes

¯ Aug. 23 — cheeseburger with barbecued butterbeans

¯ Aug. 24 — turkey chef salad with cauliflower soup

¯ Aug. 25 — pot roast with mashed potatoes

¯ Aug. 26 — chicken cobb salad with barley vegetable soup

¯ Aug. 27 — All Centers Closed for the Senior Games

¯ Aug. 30 — sausage minestrone with noodles

¯ Aug. 31 — grilled chicken salad with vegetable soup

RETURNING EVENTS

Several Experience Inc. events that were canceled last year are returning in 2021.

On Aug. 27, Experience Inc. will host the 2021 Senior Games, which includes some competition, lunch and prizes.

The 2021 Senior Expo will be held Oct. 29 at the TAWC bus terminal to give out information on local non-profit agencies. Seniors attending should bring a bag for giveaway items.

On Nov. 11, Experience Inc. will host its dinner and Chinese auction.

EXERCISE AT THE CENTER

The Allegheny Community Center is offering health and wellness exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 11 a.m. To sign up call the center at 814-723-4180.

FARMERS MARKET VOUCHER APPLICATIONS

Applications for farmers market vouchers are in the Experience Inc, May newsletter. They are also available on at www.alleghenycommunitycenter.com. Those who fill out the form online can save the form on their computer and send it back using either of the two emails at the bottom of the application.

Applications are also available at the back lobby of the Allegheny Community Center and can be mailed to Allegheny Community Center, 42 Clark St., Warren, PA 16365.

Vouchers will be mailed June 1 as mandated by the state and cannot be redeemed until June 1.