Health briefs
UNIONTOWN SENIOR CENTER – 137 N. Beeson Blvd., Uniontown; phone 724-439-5910. Meals on Wheels – The Uniontown Center is in need of volunteers to deliver homebound meals to the elderly shut-ins, one hour, one day a week. Contact Virginia at 724-437-6050, ext. 243. Available every day: A chance to socialize and meet new friends, volunteer opportunities, cards, pool table, dart baseball, practice 9:30-11:30 a.m., except during programs; walking program; computer classes, (for information, call Faye at 437-6050 ext. 230. Variety Fair Store open 10-noon, 12:30-2 daily; 11:30, announcements and “Words from the Kitchen” with Virginia, as needed. Bocci, weather permitting. Computer classes, call Mary Lou at 724-437-6050, ext. 259. Ballroom dancing tapes available (beginners, intermediate and advanced).
Daily activities: Monday, 10, peppi, 11:45, mobility exercise with Kassie, 1, 500 card bid, 7, Senior Dance Uniontown VFW; Tuesday, crafts with Betty, tip board, 9, Computer Class 101, 10:30, Computer Class-Internet, 10:30, Bible Study, 11, blood pressure/Albert Gallatin, 11:45, mobility exercise with Kassie, 1, bingo; Wednesday, Birthday Celebration, 10, Peppi, new “Quickie” cover-all, 1, Grandma Honey Singers and Dancers rehearsal; Thursday, Center Closed, Friday, Center Closed.
Fairchance
FAIRCHANCE-GEORGES SENIOR CITIZENS INC. – 18 Sheldon Ave., Fairchance, Pa., 15436; 724-564-0600. Open Tuesdays and Fridays; center transportation available; lunch served at noon.
Daily schedule: Monday, 7 p.m., Senior Dance Uniontown VFW; Tuesday, 9:15, BP and Peppi with Carol, 10, bingo; Friday, Center Closed.
Connellsville
The CONNELLSVILLE AGING PROGRAM – 100 E. Fayette St., Connellsville, phone 724-626-1515, offers transportation daily to and from the center. If you are not on the approved van list, call 724-626-1515 for transportation.
We are looking for drivers to deliver meals in town area. We pay mileage. Our satellites meet on the following days: Everson, third Wednesday at noon, Normalville, third Wednesday at noon, White, third Tuesday at noon. If you are looking for a good time, come down and join the Senior Tiger’s dart league. We play Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9. Blood pressure will be taken every second and fourth Wednesday. Call no later than 9:30 to reserve your lunch for that day. Albert Gallatin is at the center every fourth Monday, 9-11, to take blood pressure.
Daily activities: Monday, 9, pool, darts, 11, morning bingo, 11:30, lunch, 1, cards; Tuesday, 9, bocci, 11, morning bingo, 11:30, lunch, 1, bingo; Wednesday, 9, pool, 9:30, darts, 11, morning bingo, lunch; Thursday, 9, bocci, 10, exercise, 11, morning bingo, 11:30, lunch, 1, bingo; Friday, 9, pool, 9:30, darts, 11:30, lunch.
Mountain Area
MOUNTAIN CITIZENS ACTION GROUP INC. – P.O. Box 105, Farmington, Pa. 15437; 724-329-4260. Open daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m. homebound meals delivered daily for the Farmington, Markleysburg and Ohiopyle areas. Volunteer drivers needed.
Daily schedule: Monday, trip to Pechins and Uniontown Mall, 7, Senior Dance at Uniontown VFW; Wednesday, decorate for Birthday party; Thursday, Center Closed; Friday, bingo, 6, kitchen, 6:30, early bird.
Bullskin
BULLSKIN SENIOR CENTER – 52 Medsger Road, Connellsville, Pa., 15425; phone 724-887-0655. Activities: Monday, 9, crafts, 10:30, peppi, 1 group singing, CSFP Food Distribution; Tuesday, daily activities; Wednesday, bingo, 12:45, early bird, 1, regular, 10-2, kitchen; Thursday, Center Closed; Friday, Center Closed.
Beth-Center
Daily Activities – Sunday, Memorial Wreath for Christmas, $1 each, name placed on the wreath. See Jerie or Kate; Monday, 9-11:30, cards/puzzles/games, 11:30 lunch, 12:30, Brownsville Hospital with Rob Dulla and blood pressures; Tuesday, 9:30, sewing lap robes, 11:30, lunch, 12:30,Christmas Trivia, 1 Choir Practice, PM Cards; Wednesday, 9-11:30, cards, puzzles, games, 11:30, lunch , 12:30, bingo, PM cards; Thursday, 9:30, ceramics, 10:30, Meeting, Walking Club, 11:30, lunch, 12:30, Trip to Wall-Mart, 1:30, Afternoon Tea, PM cards; Friday, 9:30, Breakfast Club, 11:30, lunch, 12:30, Coverall Bingo, 1, Christmas Dartball Tourney. Men against the Women. Come and join in the fun; Saturday, 9:30, Oil Painting, 1, Covered Dish and Cards.
New visitors to the center can call by 9:30 a.m. to make lunch reservations. Meals on Wheels runners and drivers and substitutes are desperately needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to our area shut-ins. The job entails one hour of time to deliver any of three routes. Volunteer van drivers are also needed to pick up participants at 9:30 a.m. and take them home after lunch. You must hold a valid PA driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Anyone interested in these volunteer opportunities can contact Jerie at the center at 724-377-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Center in the Woods
Route 88, P.O. Box 546, California, Pa. 15419, phone, 724-938-3554.
Daily Activities: Monday, 7, Walking Club, 8, Beauty Shop, 9, Massage, Piano, Ceramics, Swim, 10, speed Spanish, 10:30, Watercolor, 11, blood pressures, 12, German Club Covered Dish Dinner, 1, Bridge, German, 2, Piano, 5:30, Tai Chi, 6, intro to PC, 7, Yoga; Tuesday, 7, Walking Club, 8, Beauty Shop, 9, Massage, Swim, Senior Housing, 11, Strength Training, 1, News and Views, Bingo, Bridge, darts, 3, George Bush, 6, Christmas Memorial Service; Wednesday, 7, Walking Club, 8, Beauty Shop, 9, Swim, 10, Helping Hands, 10:30, Bible Study, 11:30, Music with Judy, 1, String Lessons, Bridge/500, watercolor, Woody Plants, Polish Christmas, 2, Jam, 4, Basket Guild, 5, PACE, 6, Dream Interpretation, Intro to Fiddle, 6:30, Ghost Citings, 7, Mandolin Lessons, 8, advanced banjo; Thursday, 7, Walking Club, 8, Beauty Shop, 9, swim, 11, Strength Training, 11:15, W. Greene H.S. Holiday Ensemble, 1, bingo, Adv. Strings, Bridge/500, 6, Westmoreland Museum Holiday Toy & Train Show; Friday, 7. Walking Club, 9, ceramics, massage, 10, Edward Jones Coffee Klatch, 10:30, Hope Support Group, 1, Book of Acts, Reiki;
Republic
REPUBLIC SENIOR CENTER – 36 Fairgarden St., Republic, Pa.; phone 724-246-7740.
Daily activities: Monday,10-noon, pool/cards/games, socializing, noon-12:30, lunch, 1-3, 500 card club; Tuesday, 10-noon, pool, games, socializing, 11-11:30, sit-n-fit and Peppi exercises led by Ruth Herilla, noon-12:30, lunch, 1-3, bingo; Wednesday, 9:30, Transportation Coalition Meeting at Uniontown Community Action Bld., 10-noon, pool, movies, games and socializing, noon-12:30, lunch, 1-3, movies or dartball, pool; Thursday, 10, to noon, games and socializing and pool, 1/2 take, 11, Site Council Meeting, 12:15 Blood Pressure Screening by Albert Gallatin Home Care and Hospice, Friday, 10 to noon, games, socializing, pool and Lucky Five, Noon to 12:30, lunch, 1 to 3, pool and socializing.
For information on center activities and homebound meals, call 724-246-7740, Monday-Friday, 9-3; fax 724-246-0904. Volunteers are always need for delivery of homebound meals. Free transportation is provided to and from the center.
Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE SENIOR CENTER – 302 Shaffner Ave., Brownsville, Pa.; phone 724-785-6180.
Daily activities: 10:30-noon, games and socializing, noon to 12:30, lunch, 12:30, to 2:30, bingo; Tuesday, 10 to noon, ceramics, 10:30 to noon, skat and socializing, noon to 12:30, lunch, 1 to 2:30, bingo; Wednesday, 10:30, to noon, games and socializing, 11:15, sit-n-fit exercises, 11:45, Wild Pill Drawing and Lucky Five Drawing, noon to 12:30, lunch 1 to 2:30, bowling and bingo; Thursday, 10 to noon, quilting, 1:30, to noon, skat and socializing, noon to 12:30, lunch, 12:30 to 2:30, cards and bingo, Friday, 10 to noon, Skat, pokeno and socializing, noon to 12:30, lunch, 12:30, to 2:30, cards and bingo.
A noon meal is provided. Free transportation is available to the centers with prior registration. Volunteers are needed in the delivery of homebound meals in the Republic and Brownsville areas. Seniors over the age of 60 are welcome to join us at the centers. For information, call 724-785-6180 extension 11, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Masontown
Available each day: crafts, cards, darts, billiards, exercise and fellowship, noon, lunch.
Daily activities: Monday, 11, exercise, 12:30, bingo; Tuesday, 10, crafts, 12:30, bingo; Wednesday, 11, exercise, Birthday Dinner, 12:30, bingo; Thursday, Center Closed; Friday, Center Closed.
Bobtown
Meal served at noon (Tuesdays only). For more information, call 724-324-5396.
Activities: Tuesday, blood pressure screening, 11, Prime Time Health program, “”Be Blessed, Not Stressed,” bingo.
Carmichaels
Daily activities: 10:45, bingo, cards. For more information, call 966-2290.
Activities: Monday, 9:15-10:15, dart ball, 10:15, shuffleboard, 11:30, lunch; Tuesday, 9:15-10:15, dart ball, 9:30, crafts, quilting, 10:15, shuffleboard, 10:30, Prime Time Health Program, “Don’t Forget Your Pet,” 11:30, lunch, Site Council; Wednesday, 9:30-11, quilting, 9:15 to 10:15, dart ball, 10:15, Shuffleboard, 11:30, lunch, noon, cards, Thursday, 9:30 to 11, quilting, 9:15 to 10:15, dart ball, 10:15, Shuffle Board, shuffle board, 11:30, lunch, Friday, 9:15-10:15, darts, 10:15, shuffleboard, 11:30, lunch, meeting of Carmichaels Inc., 7 to 11, dance.
Activities provided by the center include cable television, books, magazines and puzzles. These are available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Clarksville
Meal served daily at noon. For more info, call 377-1144.
Daily activities: Monday, cards; Tuesday, Bring a Friend Day, crafts; Wednesday, 11, Prime Time Health Program, “Don’t Forget Your Pet,” Thursday, Daily Activities; Friday, sing-a-long.
Jefferson
For more info, call 724-966-2290.
Activities: Wednesday, Prime Time Health Program, “Be Blessed, Not Stressed,” games.Daily activities: 7:30, coffee club, 9-2, computer games, Internet, 9:30, walk to post office, blood pressure screening, quilting, cards and puzzles, meal at noon.
For more information call 324-5396.
Activities: Monday, 11:15, Prime Time Health Program, “Be Blessed, Not Stressed,” 11:30, bingo; Tuesday, daily activities; Wednesday, 11:30, bingo; Thursday, blood pressure screening, Site Council; Friday, daily activities.Daily activities: 9, one-hour walk through the park, 9-2, quilting, 11:45, meal, morning bingo, dartball. For more information, call 626-6366.
Activities: Monday, 10:30, exercise; Tuesday, Doll Collection, 9:30-10:30, blood pressure screening, 10, dartball; Wednesday, 10:30, exercise, 11:30, entertaining moments; Thursday, 10 to 11, Bible Study, Friday, 10:30, exercise.
West Greene
Center open 10-3. Meal served at noon. For more information, call 627-6366.
Activities: Thursday, 11:15, Prime Time Health Program, “Be Blessed, Not Stressed,” games, Site Council.
Perryopolis
403 Liberty Ave., Perryopolis; phone 724-736-2250.
Daily activities: Monday, 8, walking club, 10, card club, Peppi exercises w/Dorothy and Marcella, 6, poker club; Tuesday, 8, walking club, 10, Pinochle, 10-11, Sing-A-Long w/Marilyn Dwyer, 2, St. John’s GoldenAgers meeting; Wednesday, 8, walking club, 9:30, bingo; Thursday, 8, walking club, beauty shop w/Jaynee King, 9, ceramics, 9:30, blood pressures, 10, Peppi exercise w/Dorothy and Marcella, Golden Agers Bowling at Sons of Italy; Friday, 8, walking club, beauty shop w/Jaynee King, 9:30, bingo.
Center on the Hill
100 Summit Road, Belle Vernon; phone 724-930-8512.
Activities: Monday, 10:30 and 12:30, bingo, 7, evening Pinochle club; Tuesday, 10-6, massage session, appointments only, call Linda at 412-384-5783 or 724-930-8434, 10, Peppi exercise, 10:30, Site Council, 10:30 and 12:30, bingo, 11-1, Handarbeit (crafts), 7, evening Euchre; Wednesday, 8:30, beauty shop appointments, call Roxie at 724-930-8511, 10-6, massage session, appts. only, 10-noon, BP readings by CAS Ambulance, 10:30 and 12:30, bingo, 12:30-5, jam session, 11:30, Fayette City Golden Agers; Thursday, 8:30, beauty shop appts., call Roxie at 724-930-8511, 10, Peppi exercise, 10:30 and 12:30, bingo, 11:30, Thanksgiving dinner program, 2:30, afternoon card club; Friday, 8:30, beauty shop appts., call Roxie at 724-930-8511, 10-6, massage session, appts. only, 10:30 and 12:30, bingo.
Smithfield
The Smithfield Colonial Seniors meet each Thursday at 11 a.m. for friendship, invocations and prayers. Lunch is served at noon.
Activities include shuffleboard, dart ball, (4 team league) cards, games, nickel bingo, 50-50 raffle, sit and fit, blood pressure screening and birthday acknowledgements. Special programs are provided for all holidays.
The last Thursday of each month is our “Fun-Fest” day. Activities include music, dancing, shuffleboard, dartball, games, cards.
Call 724-569-5341 and ask for Dan.
MENU: Monday, grilled chicken breast, rice pilaf, cranapple juice, vegetable blend, wheat bread, fortune cookie; Tuesday, beef stew, mixed greens salad, rye bread, in season fresh fruit; Wednesday, spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad with vegetables, Italian bread, angel food cake; Thursday, low sodium baked ham, haluski, pineapple juice, wheat bread, pie; Friday, Fish Scampi, scalloped potatoes, green beans, multigrain bread, cake.