Masontown News
Thanks
The Christmas tree decorated on Main Street this past Christmas was once again donated in memory of Babe Leasure by the Leasure family. It was a beautiful tree that greatly enhanced the holiday spirit in Masontown.
GED classes
The Private Industry Council is tentatively considering offering free GED classes at the Masontown Senior Center, 232 S. Main St. Classes will begin soon and are based on participation. Please call the Private Industry Council at 724-737-2590 ext. 236 to register or for more information.
Senior center
The children from All Saints School entertained seniors during the month of December. This has become an annual Christmas event for the groups. Masontown Senior Center’s Tillie Del Gado, George Parish and Elaine Kovak also shared holiday favorites.
Events taking place this January will include Wii bowling playoffs, monthly lottery tickets, tip boards, bingo and community breakfasts from 8 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Members may enjoy balloon darts, “Left, Right Center,” Penny Ante and more fun activities. A dartball team is active and table games are available anytime.
A Super Bowl party will be held on Feb. 1 and Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Feb. 8. Mardi Gras fun will be on Feb. 12 and a Valentine party will be held on Feb. 14. Kelly from AARP will be available for “You’ve Earned a Say” and Corinna from Golden Living will discuss diabetes wound care on Feb. 21. A fried dough sale will begin on Ash Wednesday and continue every Friday during Lent.
Call 724-583-7822 for the schedule, the monthly virtual trip around the world and cuisine or to sign up for any activity or lunch.
Reminders
Masontown Matters is holding a Valentine’s dinner dance at the Italian Club in Masontown on Saturday, Feb. 9. Dinner will be catered by Silver Bar.
“The Vibrations” will be providing the music. They will be playing slow, rock, and oldies or polka only on request. Tickets are available from Masontown Matters members or by calling 724 583-2812.
Friends of the library
The Friends of the German-Masontown Library will hold their next business meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the library. The group will be planning some events and fundraisers for the year. Following the meeting, refreshments will be provided by Aretta Ansel, Sue Ansel and Margaret Patterson.
Anyone who loves the library can support it by joining the Friends of the German-Masontown Library. Dues for 2013 can be paid at any meeting or at the library desk. A member may choose to be either active and attend meetings or inactive and support the group in other ways when needed. Your membership is a show of support for the library.
Covered dish dinner
The All Saints Church Planning Committee has planned a covered dish dinner for all parishioners to be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, in the church social hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish item to share with others.
The meat and beverages will be supplied by the church. You must indicate that you are planning to attend by signing one of the sheets at the church entrances. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 13.
There will be a meeting of the All Saints Church Planning Committee at 7 p.m. Monday in the St. Benedict’s Center. The group will be planning both spiritual and social activities in the parish for the next three months. Anyone from the parish who wishes to help with the planning is invited to join the group.