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DALLAS: The Irem Women&#8217;s Auxiliary invites the public to attend summer luncheons that the group will host July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, at the Irem Country Club. Prizes will be awarded. The cost is $18 and reservations must be made. Call Sally Wagner, 570-675-2325; or Kathy Bobeck, 570-675-2884.<ins></ins>KINGSTON: The Kingston Active Adult Center, 335 third Ave., will host Power Up with Breakfast, a nutrition program, 11:30 a.m., July 19.Nutrition education program, 11:30 a.m., July 17, &#8220;Eating Right with Less Salt.&#8221;Western Day special lunch, July 19. Special entertainment 11 a.m. to noon, provided by David Vetack.&#8220;Snacks with Less than 5 Grams of Carbs,&#8221; 11:30 a.m., July 24.Veteran/Student Partnership Program, 11:15 a.m., July 25, with a representative from Wilkes University.Conductorcise, 11:30 a.m., July 26.Meditation with Jean, 11:15 a.m., July 27.A nutrition program, 11:30 a.m., July 31, &#8220;5 Foods that Fight Senior Insomnia.&#8221;<ins>LUZERNE COUNTY: The Apprise Program, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, is seeking volunteers to train in assisting area elders.</ins><ins>Volunteer counselors participate in an extensive training program and can assist with presentations at various organizations and health fairs and a variety of other tasks.</ins><ins>All training and materials provided. Information, contact Jamie McIntyre, 570-822-1158, ext. 2309.</ins>LUZERNE/WYOMING COUNTIES: Senior Farmers Market vouchers through the Area Agency on Aging are still available for those who have not received them for this year. Each eligible senior can receive four- $5 vouchers ($20) to be used to purchase Pennsylvania grown fresh fruits and vegetables from a participating farmer&#8217;s market stand.To be eligible an individual is required to be at least 60- years old, or turn 60 before Dec. 31, 2017; live in Luzerne or Wyoming counties, and meet the 2017 income requirements of $22,311 for one person, $30,044 for two.For more than two people in a household, call Rhonda, 570-822-1158. Residents of assisted living facilities, nursing homes or convents where meals are provided do not qualify. Qualified seniors can call any of the following locations to be put on the list for a designated day to receive vouchers.Rose Tucker Active Adult Center, 4-6 p.m., July 17, 145 E. Green St., Nanticoke.Dallas Active Adult Center, 10 a.m. - noon, July 18, 1158 Twin Stacks Drive, Dallas.Hazleton Active Adult Center, 4-6 p.m., July 20, 24 E. Broud St., Hazleton.Pittston Active Adult Center, 4-6 p.m., July 27, 441 N. Main St., Pittston.For seniors unable to pick up their own vouchers, someone (proxy) can represent them with a signed and completed proxy form that can be picked up and filled out prior to voucher pickup. The form is available at the center or www.aginglw.org. This includes spouses and individuals with Power of Attorney. ID must be presented to receive the senior&#8217;s vouchers.<ins>LUZERNE/WYOMING COUNTIES: Volunteer Senior Peer Counselors are available to provide one-to-one support and socialization in the homes of those 60- years of age and older experiencing loneliness or minor emotional issues.</ins><ins>Men and women, 55 and older; and homebound senior citizens of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties are urged to participate.</ins><ins>Training is provided. Questions, contact Rhoda Tillman, program coordinator, rbtillman@commonwealthhealth.net or 570-836-3118. Participation is free.</ins>MOUNTAIN TOP: Mountain Top Social Club will meet 1 p.m., July 25, at St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, Route 309.For general club information, contact Janeann Lokken, 570-868-6895. For information on bus trips contact Otto Eime, 570-407-0056.A trip is scheduled for July 27 to Hollywood Casino. The bus leaves Mountain Top at 8:15 a.m. and St. Als at 8:45 a.m..NANTICOKE: The Rose Tucker Active Adult Center will host Seniorsize with Birchwood Nursing &amp; Rehab Center 10:30 a.m., June 29; and accu-checks will be presented at 11:15 a.m., by the Meadows.PITTSTON: St. Joseph&#8217;s Senior Social Club will hold their annual picnic July 19 at the Checkerboard Inn, Shavertown. Be prepared to make payment. Members will pay half price.No meeting in August. We resume in September.Staples are needed for the St. John Food Pantry.For more information call Theresa at 570-654-2967PLYMOUTH: The Senior Citizens&#8217; Friendship Club of St. Mary&#8217;s, will hold their annual picnic Aug. 3 at the Checkerboard Inn, in Dallas.New members are always welcome.WEATHERLY: An antique appraisal will be on hand 2-4 p.m., July 19, at Heritage Hill Senior Community, 800 Sixth Street. Free, open to the public, appointments are recommended. RSVP to Rachael or Toni, 570-427-4500.WHITE HAVEN: The White Haven Area Senior Citizens will host a picnic, Aug. 17, at Golden Oaks Village Senior Center.WYOMING/W. WYOMING: The Wyoming, West Wyoming Senior Citizens is accepting reservations for our July 18 summer picnic for $13 per person.New members are always welcome. For information call JoAnn, 570-283-3388.<div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta>Editor&#8217;s note: Senior news items will be found in Thursday&#8217;s Life section. To submit entries for senior news, correspondences must be received by Monday, or 10 days prior to the event.If you have questions, call Carol Swan at 570-704-3990 or Sarah Haase at 570-991-6111.</factboxMeta></div>

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