Town hall meeting to be held as part of free event Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Wyoming) is inviting area seniors and their families to her 22nd Bradford County Senior Expo on Friday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens. “This free event isContinue Reading
Submitted Article WYOMING COUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER, 101 Dymond Terrace, Tunkhannock, Pa. 18657 Director: Rachael Kiwak Phone: 570-836-2324 Daily Activities: Books, puzzles, billiards, air hockey, shuffleboard, cards, games, Coloring, TV, Coffee/Refreshments, Socializing w/Friends Weekly Scheduled Activities: Monday – 10:00am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class w/Sharon Appleby 10:30am Ceramics w/ Sharon ($2.00 perContinue Reading
Among those marking the 100th birthdays of both Queenie Ciprich (seated, left) and B.B. Colodny were (standing, left of Queenie) Wyoming County Active Adult Center director Rachael Kiwak, (back) county commissioner Ernie King, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging executive director Mary Roselle, director of senior center services Sandy Acornley,Continue Reading
Submitted Article Senator Lisa Baker is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently issued guidance to help older adult day centers, adultContinue Reading
By James Donaldson Selecting the right health insurance after you turn 65 can feel stressful and daunting, especially if you don’t know what to look for in a coverage plan. Luckily, there are plenty of online tools and local resources out there that can help eliminate stress and cater yourContinue Reading
Submitted Article The AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Wyoming County Active Adult Center will provide free tax preparation and e-filing of Federal and State Income Taxes as well as Property Tax/Rent Rebate for area residents on Friday, March 27 by appointment only. This service is available to all taxpayersContinue Reading
Preparing for the annual Senior Expo are (standing, above, from left) Todd Bosscher, principal, Tunkhannock High School; and Kenny Janiszewski, athletic director, Tunkhannock High School; (seated, from left) Doris Magee, Area Agency of Aging; Rep. Karen Boback; and Emily Titus, Area Agency on Aging. Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming)Continue Reading
Submitted Article Most people know someone who either has Alzheimer’s or is caring for someone who does as there are currently 16.1 million Americans providing unpaid care to those affected by the disease. Groups who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to schedule one, two,Continue Reading
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) will be hosting a Senior Scam Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the Blue Ridge Senior Center, 81 Elizabeth St., Great Bend. “Every day seniors are a risk of being taken advantage of by scammers,” Fritz stated. “This seminar is designedContinue Reading