Today
Public Lecture: “A Journey Beyond Down Syndrome,” featuring author Judy McFarlane, 4:30 p.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton. For information about the disABILITY Conference, visit scranton.edu/disabilityconfer ence or email lori.bruch@scran ton.edu.
Abington Senior Community Center: Introduction to Spanish six-week session, today, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., $35; 10-week watercolor painting class, Thursdays through Nov. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m., $80; Scrabble, Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., free; pilates class, Wednesdays, 11:15 to 11:50 a.m., $2; line dancing instruction, Wednesdays, 2 to 3 p.m., $5; dance exercises, Thursdays, 9:10 a.m., $3; mahjong instruction, Fridays, 1 to 2:50 p.m.; 1151 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. 570-586-8996.
Falls Active Adult Center: blood pressure screening, today, 11:30 a.m. to noon; free Zumba Gold classes, Friday, 9:15 to 10 a.m.; masquerade party and October birthday celebration, Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; discussion with William Ecenbarger on “Kids for Cash,” Monday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; lunch, weekdays, noon, $2/$3, register by 12:30 p.m. day prior; Craft Club, Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m.; lunchtime brain games, Tuesdays; walking group, Wednesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.; lunchtime nutrition talks, Thursdays; bingo, Thursdays, 1 to 1:45 p.m.; geocaching, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon; 2813 Sullivan’s Trail, Falls.
Upcoming
Abington Area Community Classroom: Handmade Holidays: One-of-a-Kind Christmas Cards with Nancy Gleason, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., $20; Organizing for the Holidays with Tara Atkins, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., $15; basketmaking with Beth Koehler, through Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m., $25 plus supplies; How We Felt with Emily Rancier, Nov. 13, 6 p.m., $20; For the Love of Books: Book Club with Anne Armezzani and Paula Baillie, every third Tuesday, noon, Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, donation for SCOLA. Register two weeks in advance at www.aacclass.org or by calling 570-563-2402. Classes held at First Presbyterian Church, School Street, Clarks Summit unless otherwise noted.
Century Club: new member meeting, Thursday, 2 p.m.; lunch followed by fashion show, Sunday, 1 p.m., benefits Christmas Holiday Bureau; monthly kaffeeklatsch, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m.; business meeting, Nov. 14, 1:45 p.m.; floral arranging, Nov. 12, 2 p.m.; motivational speaker Laurie Krupa, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.; luncheon, Nov. 17, noon; decorating for the holidays, Nov. 19 and 20, 11 a.m.; executive board meeting, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.; board meeting, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.; club closed Nov. 25 through Dec. 1; preholiday stress relief, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m.; holiday tea and music with Marirya Hawk and Dr. Leesa Levy, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.; boutique and hors d’oeuvres, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m., followed by holiday luncheon at noon; Mondays, cards/games, noon; Tuesdays, Rosen movement, 10:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, mahjong, 10 a.m.; 612 Jefferson Ave., reservations required for all activities. 570-342-0204.
Church Women United: Community Day celebration with Kathy Regan from Keystone Rescue Mission, Saturday, 1 p.m., Blakely Baptist Church, 201 Main Street.
Free Vocal Clinic: presented by Endless Mountains Barbershop Chorus, Saturday and Nov. 8 and 15, 10:30 a.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For reistration and information, call 570-836-8595 or 570-335-3379.
Free History Presentation: “The Civil War: America’s Second Revolution,” with guest speaker Dr. Len Gougeon, Sunday, 3 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Call 570-996-1509.
AARP Scranton Chapter 3731: meeting and donations of wash cloths and hand towels for Voluntary Action Center accepted, Monday, 1:30 p.m., Keyser Valley Community Center, 101 N. Keyser Ave.; reservations taken for annual Christmas party, Dec. 6, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, $24.
American Red Cross Blood Donation Events: Tuesday, 1 to 6 p.m., Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripplebrook Road, Tunkhannock; Nov. 5, 2 to 7 p.m., 3 W. Olive St., Scranton; Nov. 7, 1 to 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale; Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., East Side Hose Company, 458 Salem Ave., Archbald; Nov. 11, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lemnitzer Armory, Tryon Street, Honesdale; Nov. 13, 1 to 6 p.m., Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 108 Maple St., Elmhurst Twp.
Laurel Garden Club: meeting and Titanic-themed tea party featuring local historian William V. Lewis and special guest Mae Thomas, whose relatives were on board Titanic, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.
Schemel World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Inside the Hotel Rwanda: the Surprising True Story and Why It Matters Today,” Nov. 6, McIlhenny Ballroom; “War and Peace: Current Issues,” Nov. 10, Rose Room; “The Great Learning Gap and Why We Must Do Something About It,” Nov. 24, Rose Room; each luncheon held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email
emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Archbald Borough Historical Society: local cemetery tours with Dale Keklock, Nov. 10; walking tour of Gravity Railroad, Nov. 15, departs at 10 a.m. from Archbald Borough Building; regular business meeting and holiday party, Dec. 8, Olde Town Coffee; “Hugh Brady and the Rise of the Democratic Party in Lackawanna County,” with Dr. Kathleen Munley, Jan. 12.
E.B, Jermyn No. 2 Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary: meeting, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., President’s Ann’s house, Scranton. Contact 570-346-6452.
Diabetes Classes for Persons with Diabetes: Nov. 11, 18 and 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Diabetes Education and Nutrition Center at Dr. Lori Williams-Rudalavage LLC, Eynon; and Nov. 7 and 21 and Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Carbondale YMCA. For information and registration, call Rosemary at 570-604-6677.
Understanding Children's Loss and Grief: presentation by Tony Morelli, director of off-site programs for Peter’s Place: A Center for Grieving Children and Families, Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, free for workshop/$5 donation for lunch. To register, contact Kathy Wallace at 570-575-2343 or email nspiinformation @gmail.com.
Free Lecture Series: “Through My Lens, Professional Architectural Photography,” Nov. 20; lectures at 7 p.m. in Comerford Theatre, Center for Health and Natural Sciences, Marywood University. For more information, visit www.marywood.edu/architecture.
Strength Training Classes for People Over 40: twelve-week program, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 26, 1 to 2 p.m., at Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Road., South Abington Twp.; Mondays and Wednesdays through Nov. 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson Street, $115 for each course, scholarships available. Call the Penn State Extension at 570-963-6842, email nmd5140@psu.edu or visit extension.psu.edu and click on Lackawanna County by Monday.
Yoga in the Greenhouse: Saturdays through Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Greenhouse, Nay Aug Park, $10 donation. Call Melissa Russo at 570-344-6375.
Lake Winola Senior Center: hot meals, daily, noon, 60 and older, $2, register by 12:30 p.m. day prior, 378-3428; crochet, Mondays, 10:15 a.m.; humor, Tuesdays 10:45 a.m.; bingo, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m.; exercise, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.; painting, Fridays, 12:30 p.m.; 100 Winola View, Lake Winola.
Dunmore Activity Hub & Cafe: 7s card games/pinochle, daily; writing group/sketching/oil painting/ballroom dance, Mondays; all-day bingo/site council meeting/tai chi/ukelele instruction, Tuesdays; sight screenings/chorus/handcrafts/all-you-can-eat pasta, Wednesdays; gentle yoga/extreme couponing club, Thursdays; blood pressure screenings, first and third Thursdays of the month; rainbow days/chair exercises/Grandma Goose with Headstart class, Fridays; 1414 Monroe Ave., Dunmore.
West Side Senior & Community Center: bingo, daily, 9:15 a.m.; hot lunch, daily, noon, $2, 24-hour reservation required; pinochle, daily, 12:30 p.m.; Wii games/round table talk/table pool games/puzzles/card games/computer access/exercise equipment, daily; tai chi, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; big bingo, Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.; oil painting, Fridays, 1 p.m.; 1004 Jackson St. 570-961-1592, ext. 102.
Downtown Senior Center: bingo/pinochle, daily; beginners painting, Mondays, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; exercise class, Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; 305 Penn Ave. 570-347-3970.
Hamlin Senior Center: cards/games, weekdays; pinochle, Mondays, 8 a.m. to noon; exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.; bingo, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m.; exercise, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.; crafts, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Salem Twp. Building, Hamlin.
Hawley Senior Center: gym equipment, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cards/games, weekdays; crafts, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; mahjong, Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Wii bowling, Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m.; bingo, Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m., and Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; tai chi, Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.; card club, Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; movies, Fridays, 1 p.m.; 300 Park Place, Bingham Park, VFW Building, Hawley.
Pittston Active Adult Center: coffee, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., free; Zumba Gold class, Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m., $2/$3, 50 and older; 441 N. Main St., Pittston. 570-655-5561.
Heavenly Healers Cooperative: Energy Work Clinic, third Sunday of the month, 2 to 5 p.m., Stoneworks Learning Center, 1036 Rear Main St., Honesdale, free.
South Side Senior Center: pinochle, Mondays to Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.: Arts & Crafts Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Art Interest Group, Tuesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; pokeno, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; bingo, Wednesdays, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.; Bible discussion, Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; beginner’s pinochle class, Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; dance class, Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., $5; 425 Alder St. 570-346-2487.
Honesdale Senior Center: walking club, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.; bridge, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; crafts, Mondays, 1 p.m.; line dancing, Mondays, 2 p.m.; exercise, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; pinochle, Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.; quilting, Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.; tai chi, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; art class/bingo, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; tap dancing, Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.; games, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Wii, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon; cards, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; shuffleboard/cribbage/rummikub, Fridays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; pool, Fridays, 1 p.m.; 323 10th St., Honesdale. 570-253-4262.
Jewish Community Center Social Adult Club: movement exercise, Mondays, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Mondays, 11 a.m.; arthritis swimming classes, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m., $1.50; kosher lunch, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon, 60 and older, $1.50, reservations required by day prior; rummikub, Mondays, 1 p.m.; bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; chair yoga, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.; Healthy Steps exercise, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; canasta, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; mahjong, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Silver & Fit exercise, Fridays, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; 601 Jefferson Ave., free for members/fees vary for nonmembers, reservations required for all programs. 570-346-6595, ext. 102.
Oakwood Terrace: community memory screenings and awareness-raising education, Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 Gleason Drive, Moosic, free, appointment only, space limited. Visit . 570-451-3171, ext. 116.
Mid Valley Senior Community Center: bingo, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m.; tai chi, Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m., $5; line dancing classes, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; dinner, three times weekly, noon, $1.25/ $5; food box distribution, third Wednesday of the month, registration required; Red Hat dinner, third Wednesday of the month, off-site; birthday celebrations, third Friday of the month; 310 Church St., Jessup. 570-489-4415 or 570-383-2068.
Jewish Community Senior Center: Senior Cafe, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11 a.m; Bible study, Mondays, 11 a.m.; Rummikub, Mondays, 1 p.m.; bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; canasta, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; mah-jongg, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; various swimming and exercise class for 60 years and over, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; kosher lunches for Lackawanna County residents over 60, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, $2 donation. 601 Jefferson Ave. Call 570-346-6595 ext. 100.
Yoga for Healing Program: for beginners and moderate-level, classes held Tuesdays, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Visiting Nurse Association, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, $10 per session. To register, contact Olympia or Gayle at 570-383-5180.
Piloxing Exercise Classes: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, free-will offering accepted. Call 570-655-4791.
Children's Drawing and Painting Classes with artist Barry Singer: Tuesdays, children under 12 meet 4 p.m.; children 12 and up meet 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, School Street, Clarks Summit; Wednesdays, ages 8-11 meet 6:30 p.m.; ages 12 and up meet 7:30 p.m., Fleetville Community Center. Visit www.barrysartroom.com or call 570-945-7807.
Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania and Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases: lupus screenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; registered nurse consultants, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; gluten-free information exchange, fourth Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., Wegmans, Dickson City; Successful Living with Chronic Illness, third Thursday of the month, noon; 615 Jefferson Ave. 888-995-8787 or 570-383-8721.
Carbondale Senior Center: bingo, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 1 p.m.; Big bingo, second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; hot lunches, 11:45 a.m., reservations required; 66 Church St., Carbondale.
Penn State Extension Pocono District: Growing Stronger, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., Commissioners Meeting Room, Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St., Milford, $80 for 12 weeks. Visit http://extension.psu.edu/pike. 570-296-3400.
World Peace Meditation and Reiki Circle: first Tuesday of the month, 5 to 7 p.m., Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 200 Lake Ave., Montrose, $10, registration requested. 570-278-9256.
Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County: Yoga for Healing, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, $10. 570-383-5180.
Greater Scranton YMCA Duplicate Bridge Club: nonlife masters only, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; open games, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 p.m.; 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 570-586-3722.
Moosic Senior Citizens: lunch, meeting and bingo, Wednesdays, noon, Old Forge Center, 25 Eisenhower Drive, Old Forge.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Duplicate Bridge Club: nonlife masters, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; open games, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 p.m.; second floor, Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Abington Heights Civic League: Easy Yoga for Adults, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 115 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, $39 advance/$13 single class. 570-290-8248.
Luzerne-Wyoming Area Agency on Aging: walking programs, Wednesdays, all senior centers; brain health programs, Fridays, all senior centers. 570-822-1158; ext. 3333.
Social Singles Club Meetings: first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., rectory basement, Our Lady of the Snows Church, State Street, Clarks Summit. 570-470-5220.
Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Associa-tion: second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., lower level, SLC Building, Penn State Worthington Scranton, Dunmore.
Sandvik Retirees Association Meetings: third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., Sebastianelli’s Restaurant, Route 6, Eynon. 570-586-2306.
North Pocono Senior Community Center: Learn To Knit and Crochet, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; tai chi, Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.; Mexican Train dominoes tournament, first Monday of the month, 9:30 a.m.; pinochle tournaments, second and fourth Mondays of the month, 9:30 a.m.; dinner and bingo, third Monday of the month, 5 p.m.; 12 John J. Michaels Drive, Covington Twp. 570-842-6727.
Scranton Ski Club: meetings, first and third Thursdays of the month, 7 p.m., Polish Club, 1817 Brick St. 570-760-3872.
Senior Day: first Thursday of the month, Northern Wayne Fire Company. 570-253-5970, ext. 3166.
ACLU NEPA Chapter Meetings: third Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., IBEW Building, 431 Wyoming Ave.
Autism Swim Program: sponsored by SAFE Inc., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon, John Heinz Rehab, Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, free.
Fourth Annual South Side Farmers Market: kids’ arts and crafts, second Saturday of the month; spinning wheel/knitting demonstrations, third Saturday of the month. 570-346-6203, ext. 16.
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