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Former Wilkes-Barre towing contract Leo Glodzik granted parole after serving theft sentence

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EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors Club will meet on at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony&#8217;s Center.Forty six members and two guests attended the last meeting. A pizza party was decided for the next meeting.Frank Balcavage won the jackpot prize and the special game was shared by Rosalie Ferrara and Maureen Gosart.The fifty/fifty winners were Amy Alpaugh, Ginny Craig, Edith Jones, Johanna Malinowski, and Betsie Williams. Irene Parini won the Basket raffle.A trip is being planned to Sands Casino for Thursday, Oct. 15. Pickups are in Exeter and Pittston. You do not have to be a club member to join our trips. Call Johanna at 570-655-2720 for reservations and information.FALLS: The Falls Active Adult center, SR 92, Exeter Township, will have a lunch and learn session at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Kristi Green, RN, from Traditional Hospice will discuss &#8220;Prevention of Falls.&#8221; Falls are the leading cause of loss of independence to seniors. Come see what you can do to remain safely in your own home.Blood pressure screenings will be done from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m. on Thursday. Kristi Green, RN from Traditional Hospice will be conducting the free screenings, followed by a game of bingo.The October Fest special luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29.Our annual health fair will start at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. Massage therapy and cosmetology students from Susquehanna County Career &amp; Technology Center, under the direction of massage therapy instructor Jessica Warner, will be here to offer free manicures as well as neck and shoulder massages.At 11 a.m. there will be free vision screening (glaucoma), blood glucose, hemoglobin and blood pressure screenings. A flu shots will be offered for $25 for those uninsured; most Medicare insurances cover the flu shots.There will be a representative from the Assistive Technology Resource Center, Superior Health Services, Blind Association, Community Counselling, Wyoming Drug &amp; Alcohol, Exeter Township Health Center and Traditional Hospice.HANOVER TWP.: The Lee Park Adult Center will host a falls prevention presentation at 11 a.m on Wednesday by members of Guardian Elder Care.Flu shots will be administered at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, by staff of Superior Health Services.The Providence Place Fall Craft Fair will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.LUZERNE: Home Instead Senior Care, 269 Bennett St., Luzerne, is holding Alzheimer&#8217;s Family Caregiver Workshops from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.This workshop is designed to help caregivers who are taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer&#8217;s or other types of dementia to manage the difficult behaviors.To register call Home Instead Senior care at 570-714-4260. There is no charge.LUZERNE: Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) invites all area senior citizens and their families to a Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. The expo will be held at the Wyoming Valley Airport (Forty Fort Airport) located at 2001 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.Admission is free and will feature exhibitors who will provide details about the benefits and services available for seniors in our area. Issues relating to health care, insurance, fraud protection, health screenings, home health, game commission, and government services will be addressed.Flu shots will be administered at no cost to seniors by Commonwealth Health WBGH and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Health Plan. Additionally, unwanted or expired prescription drugs will also be collected for safe disposal by the Luzerne County District Attorney&#8217;s Office.The Luzerne County Transportation Authority&#8217;s &#8220;Shared Ride Program&#8221; will transport people to the expo; however, registration is required in advance. Call 570-288-8420 before the date of the expo to register. Registration forms for this program will also be available at each senior housing facility.For more information about the Senior Expo, or any other state-related issue, contact Kaufer&#8217;s district office in Luzeme located at 161 Main Street, or call 570-283-1001. Information can also be found online at RepKaufer.com or Facebook.com/RepKaufer.LUZERNE/WYOMING COUNTIES: The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties has available senior farmers market vouchers and will be holding a 4 to 6 p.m. distribution at the Active Adult Centers in your area for any senior who qualifies and have not yet received vouchers for this program year.To be eligible you are required to be at least 60 or turn 60 this year, live in Luzerne or Wyoming counties and meet the income requirements. For 2015 total income requirement in household for one person is $21,590; two people, $29,101. If there are more than two people residing in household, please call for the income requirements.Residents in living facility, nursing home or convent where meals are provided do not qualify for the program.Contact your local active adult center for dates and times in you location. You may call Rhonda Adams, SFMNP coordinator, at 570-822-1159 Ext. 3337, for local agencies and hours of operation.Also, a reminder for seniors who already obtained their vouchers to use them by Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.MOUNTAIN TOP: There will be a meeting of the Mountain Top Social Club at 3:15 p.m. today at Father Nolan School, in the day room, located at St. Judes School.On Thursday there will be a day trip to Mount Airy Casino, leaving from St. Judes parking lot at 8: 15 a.m.If you have any questions or would like to attend any future trips call Otto Eime at 570-407-0056. All trips have bus pickups in Mountain Top at 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. in Wilkes Barre.For more information about our club and joining us call Grace Zarkesh at 570-474-0250.MOUNTAIN TOP: AARP Driver safety classes are being given at St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top.A Refresher Course will be given from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. This course is offered if you have completed either the 2-part basic course or refresher course within the past three years.The 2-part basic course will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and 13. It is for those who have not completed a 2-part basic or refresher course within the last three years. Attendance at both sessions is required.Attendees who complete either of these courses and are 60 years of age or older may be eligible for a five percent car insurance discount for the next three years.The cost for each course is $20 per person, or $15 for AARP members, and needs to be renewed every three years.Remember to bring pens, your driver&#8217;s license, a check payable to AARP to the first class, and your AARP membership card, if a member. Classes are limited to 25 so call Les Loomis, the instructor, at 570-885-0572 soon.NANTICOKE: The Rose Tucker Active Adult Center, 145 East Green Street, will be conducting the AARP Smart Drivers Safety classes. The regular driver safety class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Wednesday with a half hour lunch break.Also, a refresher course will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday with a half hour lunch break.The class cost is $20, or $15 with a AARP membership card. To get more information, make a reservation and order lunch contact Gail at 570-735-1670.PITTSTON: The Pittston Active Adult Center is forming a Bridge Club. If you would like to join this group or would like further information contact Connie Kokinda at 570-655-5561. We welcome new members.An 8-hour AARP Driver&#8217;s Safety Class will be offered in two 4 hour sessions on Monday, Oct. 5, and Friday, Oct. 9. To register call the center at 570-655-5561. These classes need only be taken every three years. Discount on auto insurance may be available upon passing these classes.The public is invited to hear a guest speaker from Manor Care in Kingston at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.All are invited to hear guest speaker Teresa Osborne, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, who will be at the center at 11 a.m. on Monday.Information will be provided for all in attendance on services available to the 60+ population as well as the importance of senior centers in the community. Light refreshments will be served. A special afternoon bingo will be held following dinner.Reservations are now being taken for the following trips: Tuesday, Oct. 6, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost is $82 and includes motor coach transportation, hilarious comedy show entitled &#8220;Social Security&#8221; and your choice from six different entrees for dinner. Also included is their fabulous unlimited desert buffet. Only a few seats are remaining.Sands Casino is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, and the cost is $25, which includes motor coach transportation, $20 free play and a $5 food voucher.The center has a trip to American Music Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with dinner and Miller&#8217;s smorgasbord.Join us and experience a musical memory you&#8217;ll cherish at the 2015 Christmas Show &#8220;Deck The Halls.&#8221; Cost is $98. Motor coach transportation is included.PLAINS: Plains Senior Citizens Project HEAD will be playing bingo on Sunday, Nov. 8, at SS. Peter and Paul&#8217;s St. Bernardine Hall. It will be for charity of domestic violence. All are invited. Call Alice Jendrejeski at 570-823-9844 for information. The cost of $20 is to be paid at the next meeting, or $25 at the door. Prizes will be awarded.New members are always welcome. The building is handicapped accessible.WILKES-BARRE: The St. Robert Belarmine seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, in the school cafeteria. Servers for the meeting will be Marie Kumega, Jane Mikalonis and Midge Malshefski.A trip is scheduled for Mt. Airy Casino on Thursday. Call Otto at 570-407-0056 for additional details.The Christmas party will be held at Konefals this year. A nominating committee consisting of Barbara Elgonitis, Jane Thomas and Frank Forlin was appointed.Winners from the last meeting were springer, Pat Cole. The fifty/fifty winners were Midge Malshefski, Louise Bednarski, and Mary Jane Forlin.New members are always welcome. The club welcomed three guests at the last meeting.WILKES-BARRE AREA: Anyone 50 and older interested in receiving a flu shot can pre-register for your shot that is available through the Area Agency on Aging Active Adult Centers through October for Luzerne and Wyoming counties. Remember to bring your insurance/Medicare cards with you.These are the places, dates and times the shots will be available at your local centers:Charles T. Adams Center (Wilkes-Barre),to be announced, contact Toni, 570-825-3484; Plymouth Active Adult Center, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 29, contact Joyce, 570-779-9664; Lee Park Active Adult Center, 1 p.m., Sept. 29, contact Melody, 570-825-9883; Freeland Active Adult Center, 1o a.m., Sept. 30, contact Patti, 570-636-3080; Hazleton Active Adult Center, 12:30 p.m., Sept. 30, contact Harley or Elaine, 570-459-1441; Falls Active Adult Center, 11 a.m., Oct. 1, contact Twila, 570-388-2623; Edwardsville Active Adult Center, Oct. 6, contact Bobbie, 570-822-1158; Dallas Active Adult Center, 12:30 p.m., Oct. 6, contact Nancy, 570-675-2179; Wyoming County Active Adult Center, 11 a.m., Oct. 13, contact Karen or Laura, 570-836-2324; Shickshinny Active Adult Center, Oct. 14, contact Susan, 570-542-4308; Pittston Active Adult Center, 12:30 p.m., Oct. 14, contact Connie or Hazel, 570-655-5561; Kingston Active Adult Center, 10 a.m., Oct. 19, contact Sandy or Jean, 570-287-1102; Butler Township Active Adult Center, 11 a.m., Oct. 20, contact Cathy, 570-788-4881; Plains Active Adult Center, 11 a.m., Oct. 21, contact Fran, 570-824-5542; Mountaintop Active Adult Center, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 27, contact Carol, 570-868-8517; Rose Tucker (Nanticoke) Active Adult Center, 12:30 p.m., Oct. 27, contact Gail, 570-735-1670.

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