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Students from TCMC help organize health fair

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Meadows auxiliary 2015 membership drive underway

EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors Club will meet at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony&#8217;s Center.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 an October Fest special luncheon today.Our annual health fair will start at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. 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. 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 have a staff member on hand from Superior Health Services to administer flu shots at 1 p.m. today. The Providence Place Fall Craft Fair will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.KINGSTON: The Kingston Active Adult center, 335 Third Avenue, will hold a special bingo at 12:45 on Wednesday hosted by staff from Highland Manor.A presentation on managing stress naturally will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday by Dr John Guarnieri.A representative from the Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol center will be on hand at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to present the latest drug trends.Blood pressure checks will be done at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, by staff of Traditional Hospice. There will be a discussion at 11 a.m. on germ warfare during cold and flu season.Highland Manor will have staff available at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, for blood pressure checks. Also, medical students from The Commonwealth Medical College will be visiting the center to speak with the members.Flu shots will be administered beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, by representatives from Superior Health. Call the center at 570-287-1102 to pre-register.Senior crime prevention will be the topic of discussion at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, offered by Janene Holter from the Attorney General&#8217;s Office.We are now offering &#8220;Let Your Yoga Dance&#8221; at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. The class combines very gentle moving yoga, dance, breath and music to bring inspiration and celebration to heart and mind. It is taught by a certified instructor and the cost of each class is $2.LUZERNE: Home Instead Senior Care, 269 Bennett St., Luzerne, is holding Alzheimer&#8217;s Family Caregiver workshops from 6 to 9 p.m. today. 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/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 a 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 have vouchers, you must use them by Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.MOUNTAIN TOP: AARP Driver safety classes are being given at St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Boulevard, 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 Tuesdays, 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.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, 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.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 the domestic violence charity. 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.SWOYERSVILLE: The Swoyersville Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday with President Liz Zdanciewicz presiding. New members are welcome to attend.Winners of the 50/50 fundraiser from the previous meeting were Marie Urban, Daniel Shumack and Jennie Engle.Chester Stachniewicz treated members to refreshments in observance of his birthday. Also, at a previous meeting Liz and Tom Zdanciewicz treated the members to refreshments in observance of their anniversary and Liz&#8217;s birthday.WILKES-BARRE: The St. Robert Belarmine seniors will hold their Christmas party at Konefals this year. A nominating committee consisting of Barbara Elgonitis, Jane Thomas and Frank Forlin was appointed.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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