Would you like Breakfast but don’t feel like heating up your kitchen? A hot tasty breakfast is being held on Wednesday, August 24th from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, Pa.$2.00 buys you an all you can eat French Toast Breakfast. For .50 cents per serving per side you can add bacon, sausage and toppings!
All ages are welcome and walk-ins are welcome, too! Bring a friend and come on out and enjoy breakfast with us.
For more information, call (724) 254-9820.
INDIANA SOCIAL CENTER
(1001 Oak Street, Indiana)
Karaoke For Fun - The Indiana Social Center, located at 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, continues to have karaoke. If you like to sing, and would enjoy giving karaoke a try, then stop by the Indiana Center, grab a microphone and entertain us.
Karaoke Nite & Evening Kielbassi Dinner - The Indiana Social Center, 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, will be having a Karaoke Nite & Evening Kielbassi & Kraut Dinner on May 24th from 5 - 8 pm. The cost of $5.00 includes Kielbassi & Sauerkraut, Dessert, Roll and of course, a great time singing and having fun, too!
Plan to come and join in the fun! Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be obtained by calling the Center at (724) 465-2697.
THRIFT SHOP - The Indiana Social Center located at 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, has a thrift shop full of great inexpensive bargains. Stop by and see what kind of deals you can find. Thrift Shop Hours are 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1 - 2 p.m.
Also, if you are cleaning out a closet and have some good, useable items to donate, stop by
the center or give them a call at (724) 465-2697. Support your local center – Donate today!
SPECIAL DATES:
MAY 10 – “Depression” by Veronica Finnegan, RN, from Anew Home Health
MAY 16 – “Identity Theft” by Sgt. Joseph Clement
MAY 22 – “Indiana County LINK Services” by Rhonda Jones from Aging Services, Inc.
MAY 28 – “All About 211”
MAHONING HILLS SOCIAL CENTER
(Beside Longview Elem. Sch., Punxsutawney)
Mother’s Day Brunch - A special Mother’s Day Brunch will be held at the Mahoning Hills Social Center on Monday, May 13th from 9:30 – 11 am. The brunch will be free to the ladies, but the gentlemen will have to pay regular price!
SPECIAL DATES:
May 14 – Kim from Hillsdale Nursing & Rehab will visit at 1:30 pm to lead us in Bingo.
May 17 – TRIP to May Mart/Center Closed
May 21 – Jen from Mulberry Square will visit at 11 am and lead us in more games.
May 22 – Super Bingo from 10 am until 2 pm. Bingo - Food and Fun. To play, you must
pay $1 and you must bring two $1 prizes to add to the fun. There will be an ala
carte menu to choose from.
May 24 – Memorial Day Cookout from 10 am until 12 pm with Dan & Marge entertaining.
May 31 – Wine Discovery Class from 4 – 6 pm. Call for details: (724) 286-3099
CHESTNUT HILLS SOCIAL CENTER
(26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville)
SPEAKERS at the Chestnut Hills Social Center/ Questions: (724) 459-5251
Wednesday, May 15th 9:45 am – “Indiana County LINK Services” will be explained by Rhonda Jones from Aging Services, at 9:45 am on May 15th at the Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville. Don’t miss this informational session.
Thursday, May 16th at 11 am – “Alternative Living For Seniors” by Amanda Hurst, RN, and Director of Nursing at Loyalhanna Care Center.
Friday, May 17th at 10 am – “Stroke Awareness” by George Sherry from IRMC.
Friday , May 17that 11:30 a.m. – Lisa Gazda, APPRISE Counselor from Aging Services, Inc., will be at the Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville, to assist the older adult with services and information on health insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, claims filing, benefits counseling, telephone assistance, consumer protection, referral to other resources, and advocacy. No appointment is necessary, just stop in at the center. For more information you can contact Lisa at Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016, to schedule an appointment for another time.
Friday, May 30th at 11am - “Depression” will be the topic presented by Veronica Finnegan, RN, from Anew Home Health.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Wednesday, May 8 – Center Manager Vicky Poper will present Hand Pampering Spa Treatments at 10:30 am.
Thursday, May 9 - A Mother’s Day Tea Party will be held at the Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville. The tea party will start at 11 am.
The Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville, is holding Goodwill Days, May 20th through May 24th. Everyone is asked to bring in an item or two for distribution to Goodwill.
By helping others, we help ourselves.
SALTSBURG SOCIAL CENTER
(212 Point Street, Saltsburg)
SPEAKERS
Thursday, May 2nd at 11 am “Saltsburg-What’s Going On In The Community” will be presented at the Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg, by PJ Hruska, President of Town Council. Plan to get and be informed about your community.
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Tuesday , May 7th at 11am, Jean Emge from the Herbal Society will be at the Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg, to talk about the society.
Thursday, May 16th at 11 am, Norman Connors, Director of Curran Funeral Home will present an informative session on “Pre-Planning Your Funeral.”
Friday, May 17th at 11:30 am, Rhonda Jones from Aging Services, Inc. will present “Indiana County Link Services.” Plan to attend.
FUNDRAISER
“Memorial Day Fundraiser Breakfast”: The Saltsburg Social Center, located in beautiful downtown Saltsburg at 212 Point Street, will be having a “Memorial Day Fundraiser Breakfast”on Thursday, May 23rd from 9-10 am. Cost of the breakfast is only $2.50 and includes Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Toast and Cookie. It is open to the public. For more information, call (724) 639-9055.
EVERY DAY
BOOK EXCHANGE: The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg has a book exchange where you can drop off a book, and take a book to read. Donations of books are always welcome. More information (724) 639-9055.
35th Anniversary & Open House – The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg will be celebrating their 35th Anniversary soon. On June 14th, they will celebrate with an Open House from 4 – 8 pm, Entertainment will be provided by Hiram and the Walkers. Snacks, refreshments and more. Join us for an evening of fun!
There will be a 5 pm dinner which requires reservations in advance. If you plan to attend the 5 pm dinner, you must call (724) 639-9055 and make reservations in advance before May 31st! Don’t miss the wonderful milestone in the history of the
Saltsburg community! Call and plan to attend this celebration!
TWO LICK VALLEY SOCIAL CENTER
(450 Franklin Street, Clymer)
Information You Can Use: The Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, will have the following speakers in the month of May.
Friday, May 3 – “All About 211” at 11:15 am
Tuesday, May 14 – “Indiana County LINK” at 11:30 am by Rhonda Jones from Aging Services.
Wednesday, May 15 – “Depression” at 11 am by Veronica Finnegan, RN, from Anew Home Health.
Tuesday, May 21 – “Money Management” at 11 am by Betsy Miller
MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY & MANICURES: On Monday, May 13th at 9:30 am, there will be a Mother’s Day Tea Party and manicures will be provided by the students from the Indiana County Technology Center. Moms, plan to come on out for a day of feeling special.
MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC & COOKOUT: The Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, will have a picnic and cookout at 11 am on Friday, May 24th. Entertainment will be provided by Rich Hagen on keyboard. You must call in advance and make your reservation, so there will be plenty of food for everyone! Then, bring an appetite and plan to kick back and have a fun day!
BREAKFAST: The Two Lick Valley Social Center will be having a FREE Veterans’ Breakfast on Wednesday, May 29th from 9:30-10:30 am. There will be NO CHARGE for Veterans’/All others will pay $2.50. Come and help us honor our veterans.
More information: (724) 254-9820.
AFTERNOON BINGO – On Tuesday, May 28th at 1:30 p.m. Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab will be at the center to lead us in another fun Afternoon Bingo with fun and prizes. Plan to come on out and join us.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEER REQUESTS
Ombudsman Volunteers Needed
If you have just 2 hours of free time a month to help ensure the quality of life and care of long-term care residents, the Volunteer Ombudsman Program needs you! Free Training Available! Make a difference today and be the voice for a senior that needs you. For more information, call Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
APPRISE Volunteers Needed to assist the older adult with services and
information on health insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, claims filing, benefits counseling, telephone assistance, consumer protection, referral to other resources, and advocacy. Free Training! Call Lisa at 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
TWO LICK VALLEY SOCIAL CENTER
(450 Franklin Street, Clymer)
MUSIC – MUSIC - MUSIC
Every Thursday from 10 am until 12 noon there is an Open Jam Session at the Two Lick Valley Social Center. Whether you play an instrument, can sing, or simply like music you are invited to attend and join us for a morning of fun. Then, from 1 – 2 pm. Chorus Practice is held for those people who want to be part of a singing group.
Fitness Class – Every Monday at 11 am until 12 Noon, Fitness Instructor Carole Zicha is at the center to lead us through another workout! There is no fee for the class. In addition to this class, the center also have fitness machine that are available to any senior when the center is open. Work off those holiday pounds today!
CHESTNUT HILLS SOCIAL CENTER
Wednesday and Fridays are the two days the center offers breakfast from 9-10 a.m. Why not plan to make ‘Breakfast at Chestnut’ a habit, and start your morning off right! No advance reservation required, so why not bring your friends and come on down!
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Work that Breakfast off by attending Exercise with Becky from Keystone Rehabilitation every Tuesday from 11:15 – 11:45 am, and then plan on joining us for Fitness with Carole every Friday from 1 – 2 pm. Both of these classes are free of charge, and will get you in shape, or help you to maintain what you already have!
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INDIANA SOCIAL CENTER
The Indiana Social Center, located in beautiful downtown Indiana, at 1001 Oak Street, offers free computer classes every Tuesday at 10 a.m. with instructor Ivan Porter. Do you need to learn how to use a computer, or how to do more with it, call (724) 465-2697 and sign up for class.
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The Indiana Center has a thrift shop which operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.; If you have items to donate, or if you’re looking for something new, but gently used, stop by and see what they have. Items on the racks change frequently, so stop back often to see new arrivals.
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Every Friday, from 10 a.m. until Noon, the Indiana Center is entertained with music. Stop by and give the entertainers a listen! The second Friday of each month, Carolyn and Ike Meckley play and sing for us. All the other Fridays of the month, Pastor Glenn is here to entertain and keep us smiling. If you’d like to make a meal reservation for one of those Fridays of the month call the center at (724) 465-2697.
TWO LICK VALLEY SOCIAL CENTER
The Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, has crochet class every Monday from 9:30-10:30 am, plastic canvas class every Tuesday at 10 am, and knitting class every Wednesday at 9 am. If you’d like to learn something new, join one of the classes.
For more information call the center at (724) 254-9820.
Also, if you have any unwanted yarn, plastic canvas, knitted needles or any other craft related item that you no longer want and would like to donate it, call the center at (724) 254-9820.
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ARMAGH SOCIAL CENTER
The Armagh Site meets every Tuesday in the Armagh Fire Hall from 11 am until 1 pm. They offer various activities, fun events and speakers. Reservations for the noon meal are required and can be made by calling (724) 349-4500 or toll free 1-800-442-8016 by noon Monday.
AULTMAN SOCIAL CENTER
The Aultman Social Center is held in the Aultman Fire Hall on Wednesdays from 11 am until 1 p.m. They offer various activities, fun events and speakers. Reservations for the noon meal are required and can be made by calling (724) 349-4500 or toll free 1-800-442-8016 by noon Tuesday.
HOMER-CENTER SOCIAL CENTER
The Homer-Center Social Center is held every Thursday in the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Church at 279 Yellow Creek Street in Homer City from 11 am until 1 pm. They offer various activities, fun events and speakers. Reservations for the noon meal are required and can be made by calling (724) 349-4500 or toll free 1-800-442-8016 by noon Wednesday.
APPRISE Program Needs Volunteers
Do you have some hours in the month that could be devoted to help Indiana County residents with their Medicare options and assist them with applications for some low-income benefits?
We need you to join your local APPRISE Program through Aging Services, Inc., Indiana, PA.
The APPRISE Program provides assistance with Medicare benefits, PACE/PACENET applications, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, as well as other programs that are available to people with limited incomes.
Contact Lisa Gazda today at Aging Services, Inc. by calling (724) 349-4500 or
toll-free 1-800-442-8016.
ATTENTION CRAFTY PEOPLE – (Two Lick Valley Social Center)
The Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, offers Crochet Class on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., Plastic Canvas Class on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and then, on Fridays at 11 am there’s a group that gathers to work on Lap Quilts and Bibs for personal care homes. They can always use some extra hands and new volunteers!
Won’t you consider joining them and volunteering some time and make new friends?
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Senior Employment Program of Aging Services, Inc. will refer to our community, dependable, mature and reliable companions and caregivers who will also prepare meals, or do light house-keeping.
If your family would like to hire someone to care for a loved one, please contact the Senior Employment Coordinator at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
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