Senior Centers announce activities for January

Mercer County Senior Centers, divisions of Mercer County Area Agency on Aging Inc., have announced activities for January.

Transportation is available to and from the centers. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. the day before the service is needed. Call Mercer County Community Transit at 800-222-8797 or 724-981-6222.

All centers are closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Shenango Valley

At Shenango Valley Senior Community Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage:

Prize bingo sponsors will be Bentley House, Hermitage, at 10 a.m. Jan. 7; Orange Village, Masury, 9:15 a.m. Jan. 14; White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township, 10 a.m. Jan. 21; and Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, 10 a.m. Jan. 28. Seniors must pre-register for lunch to play prize bingo. All events will take place at the center.

The center is scheduling appointments for those who need help filing property tax, rent rebate, PACE or PACENET forms. Call for an appointment.

Highlights:

• Jan. 6 — 11 a.m., “Funeral Customs, Past & Present” with Chuck Christopher of Flynn Funeral Home.

• Jan. 8 — 1 p.m., ultra bingo with free food, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Take a nonperishable food item for a free card for coverall.

• Jan. 13 — 11 a.m., “Revocable Trusts and Other Ways to Avoid Probate” with attorney Carolyn Hartle.

• Jan. 19 — 10 a.m., eyeglass cleaning and minor repairs by Keystone Blind Association personnel, who will speak on their services at 11 a.m.

• Jan. 20 — birthday party with “Songs of the Heart” by Dr. Nickoloff.

• Jan. 27 — 11 a.m., “Diabetic Needs & Devices” with Medicare coverage information by Lisa Sisson of Ace Medical Supply. Door prizes and snacks will be provided.

Computer classes with Chuck Roberts are held for beginners, 9:30 to 11 a.m., and intermediates, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign up with the receptionist for eight classes, $30. Pictures and clip art on computers classes are held at 3 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays monthly at a fee of $20 for four classes.

The Walk Fit Club has free entry with prizes. The Nifty Nineties Club provides one free lunch a week for those age 90 and older.

Daily activities:

• Monday — 9 a.m., Sit & Fit with Joyce Wasko; 9:30 a.m., Euchre class (Jan. 11, 25); 9:30 a.m., music with Jane Bartholomew; 10 a.m., Zumba Gold; 11 a.m., Senior Singers; noon, aquatic exercise with Phyllis Mammarelli of the YMCA at the Children’s Center of Mercer County, North Hermitage Road; 1 p.m., Mah Jongg; 2 p.m., beginner tap dance class with Bonnie Banick; and “Writing the Stories of Your Life” with Joe Zentis; and 2:30 p.m., tap dance class.

• Tuesday — 9 a.m., Movin’ and Groovin’ with Ms. Wasko; and blood pressure screenings by a retired nurses group; 9:30 a.m., bingo and duplicate bridge; 10 a.m., Body Circuit, and 11 a.m., Zumba Gold, both with Audrey Dinger; noon, yoga with Joni Laeng of Primary Health Network; 1:15 p.m., line dance with Karen Elder; and 2:45 p.m., Movement Energy with Debbie Harrington.

• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Sit & Fit strength and balance exercise with Linda Leetch; 9 a.m. to noon, haircuts for regular center participants the second week of the month; 9:30 a.m., bingo; 10 a.m., Tai Chi Qigong with Joe Bozzelli; 1 p.m., Happy Needle group; and bereavement support group the second week of the month with Family Hospice and Palliative Care.

• Thursday — 8 a.m, Yogalates with Ms. Laeng; 9 a.m., Movin’ and Groovin’ with Ms. Wasko; 9:30 a.m., Notre Dame bridge group the first week of the month and Euchre tournament the last week of the month; 10 a.m., diabetic support group the second week of the month with Dr. Linda Spanos of Primary Health Network; 10 a.m., Body Circuit; noon, yoga; 1 p.m., Mah Jongg; 1:15 p.m., line dancing with Clara McFarland; and 2:45 p.m., Movement Energy.

• Friday — 9 a.m., Sit & Fit strength and balance exercise; 9:30 a.m., duplicate bridge; 9:45 a.m., shuffleboard; and 11:15 a.m., discussion group.

The center offers a Senior 60+ Fitness pass for a yearly fee of $75 for unlimited exercise classes.

The center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays. The office and dining room open at 8 a.m. Lunch is served weekdays at noon for a donation of $2.50 with two business days’ notice. Please check with receptionist by 11:30 a.m. Call 724-346-4712 or 724-981-7950.

Sandy Lake

At McQuiston Center by the Park, 29 Railroad St.:

Kickoff day for Wii bowling will be Jan. 22. Other games will follow including archery, golf, Madden football, racing and tennis.

Fitness Room Fun is added to Fridays. During the winter months, remember to take clean, dry shoes for the fitness room because salt and moisture will deteriorate the equipment.

Highlights:

• Jan. 4 — 11:15 a.m., “Foot Care” with Cathy Donaldson, registered nurse.

• Jan. 5 — 10:30 a.m., Bunco!.

• Jan. 8 — 11:15 a.m., Chinese auction. Bring nice items.

• Jan. 12 — 11:15 a.m., Kenny Rogers concert video.

• Jan. 13 — 11:15 a.m., Name That Tune with Becky Keeley.

• Jan. 15 — 11:15 a.m., USA bingo.

• Jan. 19 — 11:15 a.m., UNO.

• Jan. 20 — 11:15 a.m., birthday and anniversary party with Pastor Nick Wilson.

• Jan. 25 — 11:15 a.m., “Energy Medicine,” ancient and modern with Spyder Webb.

• Jan. 26 — 11:15 a.m., Chain Reaction game.

• Jan. 27 — 11:15 a.m., “Mount Rushmore” video.

• Jan. 29 — 11:15 a.m., National Puzzle Day, jigsaw with a twist.

Daily activities:

• Monday — 9:15 a.m., fitness room fun; 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise-Yoga; and 12:30 p.m., bridge.

• Tuesday — 9 a.m., shuffleboard; and 12:30 p.m., 500 cards.

• Wednesday — 9 a.m., line dance (Jan. 13, 27); 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise; and 1 p.m., Tai Chi.

• Thursday — 8:30 a.m., shuffleboard, cards, table games, puzzles, checkers and more; 9 a.m., line dance (Jan. 7, 21); and 10 a.m., computer class (six two-hour classes for $25 beginning Jan. 28).

• Friday — 9:15 a.m., fitness room fun; and 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise.

A Valentine dinner and show is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 12, with entertainment by Elvis of the 21st Century, Doug Horton. The cost is $10.

Bus trip opportunities are:

• April 15-17 — “Joseph,” Lancaster Sight & Sound.

• June 11-13 — New York City.

• July 25-29 — Chicago.

• Aug. 6-7 — Dayton, Ohio.

• Sept. 12-18 — New York Adirondacks/Vermont.

• Oct. 17-23 — Myrtle Beach. S.C.

For reservations and complete itineraries, call Lori Campbell, 724-285-3696.

Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Daily donation is $2.50 a person. Information or reservations: 724-376-3608.

Grove City

At Grove City Senior Community Center, 301 S. Broad St.:

Highlights:

• Jan. 4 — 11:20 a.m., program highlights.

• Jan. 6 — 6 p.m., music by Dick Fisher & Friends.

• Jan. 7 — 10:30 a.m., eyeglass cleaning and minor repairs by Keystone Blind Association personnel.

• Jan. 11 — 11:15 a.m., “Health Issues” with Kathy Donaldson, registered nurse.

• Jan. 15 — 10:30 a.m., “Austie’s Music & Memories.”

• Jan. 19 — 2 p.m., safety meeting.

• Jan. 26 — 1:30 p.m., ”UPMC For Life” by Debra Schmidt.

Daily activities:

• Monday — 9:30 a.m., exercise program; and 11 a.m., “Mind Bender” puzzles.

• Tuesday — 10 a.m., bingo; 11 a.m., Prime Time Health handout; and 2 p.m., CORE Program with Dee Sopher.

• Wednesday — 8:30 a.m., Coffee Clutch; 9 a.m., bowling; 10 a.m., bingo; 12:30 p.m., light exercise class; 1 p.m., cooking program; and 3 p.m. massage therapy with Deb Mercer (Jan. 6, 20).

• Thursday — 10 a.m., bingo; 1 p.m., “Introduction to Wii” (except Jan. 7); and 2 p.m. CORE Program.

• Friday — 9 a.m., exercise; and 1:30 p.m., Dominos.

The requested donation is $2.

Information: 724-458-6844.

Greenville

Due to renovations, no lunch or social activities will be held in Greenville Senior Center, 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, from Jan. 11-18. Office staff will be available for reservations, with shelf- stable meals available to all who register. Seniors are urged to attend activities at other centers while work is going on.

At other times of the month:

Bingo-Ramas will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, 19 and 26 in the center with morning snacks, drinks and prize tables for a $1 donation to play. Lunch will be served at noon with reservations requested.

On Jan. 19, a “Welcome Back” special prize table will be featured, along with a variety of pastries and hot drinks.

A Winter Day Out to Hermitage will be held Jan. 11 with stops at Schwebel’s Bakery Outlet and Dollar Stuff variety store and lunch at Belleria’s. The cost is $10. School bus departures will be at 10 a.m. from the center; and 10:10 a.m. from Greenville House high rise. Return at about 2 p.m. Information: 724-588-3155.

A “Beat the Winter Blues” Bingo Bonanza is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 15 in Greenville House on Penn Avenue, with boxed lunches and many prizes.

Seniors are invited to attend a breakfast buffet at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 in Knights of Columbus Council 1446, Greenville.

Special health information sessions include:

• Jan. 8, “Hypothermia: Risks, Symptoms and First Aid” and Energy Saving Tips;”

• Jan. 25, “Super Foods” Are You Eating Enough Super Foods?” with door prizes, charts and guidelines;

• Jan. 27, “Be Kind to Your Hands” with hand and wrist exercises to do anywhere and anytime for flexibility;

• Jan. 28, “Carbon Monoxide: Take Steps to Prevent Poisoning with CO detectors as door prizes.

Other highlights:

• Jan. 4 — 8:45 a.m., “Tempting Tea: Cultural and Traditional Facts;” hot tea and pastries in honor of Hot Tea Month.

• Jan. 6 — seasonal crafts made with holiday cards and “I Resolve” Write and Share 2009.

• Jan. 7 — 8:45 a.m., oatmeal and drinks in honor of National Oatmeal Month with trivia and nutritional facts.

• Jan. 20 — birthday celebration.

• Jan. 22 — 8:45 a.m., breakfast bar and social and “The Life of Martin Luther King Jr., 1929-68.”

• Jan. 25 — Tea, Coffee and Cocoa Prize Bingo with drinks and pastries.

• Jan. 27 — 8:45 a.m., morning social with snacks; table games and application services.

Daily activities:

• Tuesday — 1 to 4 p.m., euchre party.

• Thursday — 9:30 a.m., bingo, games and prizes.

• Friday — 1 to 4 p.m., 500 card party.

Upcoming events are:

• Feb. 12 — 11 a.m., Valentine social with a box auction, valentines, candies and a special lunch.

Reservations for lunch must be made in advance. For information, call 724-588-3155, fax 724-588-3156 or e-mail greenvillectr@mercercountyaging.org

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