The Allegheny Community Center would like to thank the local YMCA for hosting the center’s annual Senior Games.

A special thanks to Chris Dolan, YMCA activities director, for her dedication to this event. Thank you to The ElderCare Council for their monetary donations, volunteerism and support. A special thank you to Experience Inc for their monetary support of the games and their dedicated volunteers.

Thank you to state Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, and HighMark for their sponsorships.

Most importantly, thank you to all the folks who attended, had a great time, and enjoyed the day with us!

SCAM PROTECTION WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED

State Trooper Heather Kittle will give a presentation on scamming, including discussion of the newest scams out there, how to protect oneself from being scammed and what do you do if someone is scammed.

Sessions will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Marienville MACA Center (927-6607) and 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Allegheny Community Center (723-4180). Call the appropriate center for reservations.

LOOKING FOR KNITTERS, CROCHETERS

The Allegheny Community Center has received many gifts of yarn.

Last year the center gave away many handmade items created by senior citizens to local organizations that were very appreciative of the donation, time and effort. Those interested in knitting and crocheting items from some of the donated yarn can come in and pick out some yarn, work on it at the center or take it home.

Community center officials will make sure donations are received by the recipient organization. For more information, call the Allegheny Community Center at 814-723-4180.

RECIPE SHARING TO START AT ALLEGHENY CENTER

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. The sessions begin Sept. 2.

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

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 September meal menu includes:

Sept. 6 — all centers closed

Sept. 7 — spaghetti and meatballs, salad and fruit

Sept. 8 — roast beef sandwich and roasted potatoes, vegetable and fresh fruit

Sept. 9 — chicken scalopini and rice, vegetable, bread and applesauce

Sept. 10 — turkey chef salad, soup, roll and mixed fruit

Sept. 13 — vegetable lasagna with salad, bread and warm peach crisp

Sept. 14 — kielbasa with sauerkraut, whipped potatoes, vegetables, bread and gelatin

Sept. 15 — barbecued riblette with potatoes, soup, corn, bread and fresh fruit

Sept. 16 — roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, bread and a cookie

Sept. 17 — fiesta chicken salad with soup, roll and fresh fruit

Sept. 20 — beef burgundy and bowtie pasta, vegetable and fresh fruit

Sept. 21 — chili cheese dog, baked potatoes, vegetables and cinnamon applesauce

Sept. 22 — orange glazed pork loin with blended rice, vegetables, bread and pineapple tidbits

Sept. 23 — grilled chicken salad, soup, roll and mixed fruit

Sept. 24 — maple dijon salmon, orzo, vegetable and fresh fruit

Sept. 27 — baked meatloaf and mashed potatoes, creamed corn, bread and raspberry sherbet

Sept. 28 — western omelet with English muffin and orange juice

Sept. 29 — barbecue turkey burger with soup and fresh fruit

Sept. 30 — sweet and sour meatballs with brown rice, coleslaw, bread and mixed fruit

RETURNING EVENTS

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

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.

MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOICE ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE

Are you turning 65 soon? Are you receiving lots of Medicare mail from lots of companies making it very confusing to know what plan would be best for you?

Medi PA is not associated with any insurance company. We don’t sell insurance. Medi PA can help by giving unbiased information and eliminating the Medicare confusion. Elaine Krill, a Medicare consultant through the Area Agency on Aging, has been helping people for years make educated choices on how they want their Medicare work for them.

Those who are turning 65 or thinking about their Medicare options canc attend “Making Sense of Medicare” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Allegheny Community Center dining room. For reservations, call 814-723-4180.