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First Holy Communion at 11 a.m. mass at St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown

EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Senior Citizens Club will meet 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony&#8217;s center.A Casino trip is scheduled to Sands Casino on Thursday, Sept. 8. 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, State Route 92, Exeter Township, will offer a Japanese calligraphy class 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday. All supplies are provided at no cost.Parisian Day celebration Thursday, with a special Parisian lunch. Tony Rovinski, a folk and gospel singer, will provide concert from 10:45 -11:45 a.m.KINGSTON: Kingston Active Adult Center, 335 Third Ave., will host an art show Wednesday through Friday, featuring paintings, sketchings, etc. from center members.AARP driver safety classes, 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19, for those who have not previously taken a class. Both sessions required for insurance credit. $15 for current AARP members, $20 for non-members. Call 570-287-1102 to pre-register, space is limited.MOUNTAIN TOP: The Mountain Top Social Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Martin&#8217;s in the Field, 3085 Church Road.Hollywood Casino trip, Hershey, Thursday, Sept. 22. Call Otto, 570-407-0056. General information, Grace, 570-474-0250.NANTICOKE: The Rose Tucker Active Adult Center, 145 E. Green St., will host Cody Forgach from State Representative Gerald Mullery&#8217;s office at 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and exercise with Guardian Elder Care at 10:30 a.m.Seniorsize with Birchwood Nursing &amp; Rehab Center 10:30 a.m. Thursday, and Jeff from Alzheimer&#8217;s Association will present &#8220;Healthy Habits.&#8221;PITTSTON: The Pittston Active Adult Center, 441 N. Main St., is offering an AARP Smart Driver&#8217;s 4- hour Refresher Course from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the center. Cost of the class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Successful completion of the course may entitle you to a 5% discount on automobile insurance if 55 or older. Check with your insurance carrier. Class size is limited and pre-registration is necessary.A few seats remain for a day trip to the Sands Casino on Thursday, Nov. 3. Cost is $26 with $20 in free play and $5 food voucher.For further information contact Connie Kokinda at the Center.PLAINS TWP.: Plains Senior Citizens Project Head met Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the St. Peter and Paul Church in the Bernardine Hall, Plains.Mike Boncheck, trip coordinator, is planning a trip to the Pines Dinner Theatre, Allentown, Thursday, Dec. 15. Dinner, play and transportation is $70.The play is the &#8220;The Miracle of Christmas.&#8221;The bus leaves at 10 a.m. from St. Peter and Paul Church and arrives back at 6 p.m.Contact Mike Boncheck at 570-823-2871 for reservations.SWOYERSVILLE: The Swoyersville Senior citizens will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Church social hall. President Liz Zdanciewicz will preside.Winners of the 50/50 fundraiser from the last meeting were Lorraine Cwalina, Liz Zdanciewicz and Clara Belle Reggie hosted members to refreshments in observance of her birthday.WILKES-BARRE: The Charles T. Adams Active Adult Center, 5 E. Market St., is hosting an afternoon of dinner and dancing from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug., 27.Entertainment by George Rittenhouse, dinner and mock-tails (non-alcoholic beverages) included. $10 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase 3 tickets, get the fourth free. Contact Toni Mathis or Ramonita Rolon at 570-825-3484 for details.

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