Lunch plans canceled

The Osram Sylvania Retired Ladies lunch, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5, has been canceled. The next lunch is set for Friday, Dec. 3.

Genealogical Society meets Monday

The Warren County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in the dining room of First Lutheran Church. Cathy Swanson will present a two-part program at the meeting. First, she will discuss the guidelines for citation of genealogical sources. Then, she will talk about the “disastrous and deadly flooding of Austin, Pa., after the failure of the Bayless Pulp and Paper Mill dam in 1911,” according to a release.

Members and guests will be welcome to seek research assistance and share success stories with the group. Refreshments will be provided.

The society welcomes anyone interested in family history and research. Masks and social distancing will be observed. Those interested in more information may call 723-8026.

Veterans Day service

The Tidioute VFW will hold a Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the club. The event is open to the public. The board of directors will meet that day at 5 p.m.; the servicemens and VFW meetings are set for Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and the auxiliary meeting will be held Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. 2022 dues are now being accepted.

Blood drive set at hospital

Donating blood one time can save the lives of three people.

“One in every seven people will need blood products at some point in their life,” according to a Community Blood Bank release from Community Relations Specialist Erin Tighe. “A constant flow of donors is vital to maintaining an adequate blood supply. You never know when you or someone you love may be impacted by the need for blood.”

There is need locally for types O and A blood in particular, but all types are in demand, Tighe said.

Community Blood Bank is holding a drive from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Warren General Hospital.

Appointments are recommended and may be scheduled by calling Mobile Drive Coordinator Shari Jerman at (814) 688-3696. Walk-ins are accepted as space allows.

“Everyone who donates in the month of November with Community Blood Bank will automatically be entered to win a Peloton exercise bike and a 6-month subscription to the Peloton app,” Tighe said. “Winner will be drawn Dec. 1, 2021.”

PARSE chapter to meet Nov. 11

The Barton Schuler Chapter of PARSE – the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees – will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Mama Jane’s Restaurant on Ludlow Street, Warren. The chapter has funds to spend for the members. “Come to meet new members and fellow retirees, order from the menu, nominate new officers, give input on future meetings, and plan for the Christmas Party. We’ll all have fun.” For more information, contact Kris Johnson, secretary, at (814) 726-7272.