September 8
MEETING: Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table, September 8, 7:00 p.m. at Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Dallas.
PIZZA NIGHT & Open Mic Country, Thurs., September 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Kirkwood Elks Lodge.
September 9
SPAGHETTI SUPPER, Fri., September 9, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Lawsville Grange Hall. Eat in or take out.
September 9-10
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE, Fri., September 9, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sat., September 10, 9:00 a.m. - noon at Franklin Hill Presbyterian Church.
September 10
BOOK SALE, Sat., September 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at PA’s Soldier’s Orphan School, Orphan School Road.
APPLE FESTIVAL to support Susquehanna Co. Literacy Program, September 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the Green in Montrose.
AUTUMN BIRDING HIKE, Sat., September 10, 8:00 a.m. at Salt Springs State Park.
LEAF PROJECT DAY, Sat., September 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park.
WOUNDED WARRIORS MOTORCYCLE RIDE, Sat., September 10, 11:00 a.m. sign up, 12:30 p.m. ride at Kirkwood Elks Lodge.
SPAGHETTI DINNER sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Great Bend, Council 356, Sat., September 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Main & Kilrow Sts., Great Bend. Eat in or take out.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Sat., September 10, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Franklin Forks UM Church. Free will offering.
FALL CLEAN UP - NEWMAN CEMETERY, Sat., September 10, clean up 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at cemetery, picnic 12:00 p.m., meeting 1:00 p.m. in cemetery chapel. Bring a dish to pass. Rain date September 11.
September 11
NICHOLSON BRIDGE DAY, September 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Main Street, Nicholson. For info call 570-942-4443.
IRISH FESTIVAL, Sun., September, 11, 12:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Hall, Friendsville.
September 12
MEETING: Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, Mon., September 12, 7:30 p.m. at the club. For info call 607-621-5271.
MEETING: Kids for Christ (formerly Awana), Mon., September 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Susquehanna. Kindergarten - 6t grade.
September 16
YOGA CLASS offered by Prime Time Health, Fridays beginning September 16, 10:00 a.m. at Blue Ridge Senior Center. Fee, ages 60 and up. To register call (570) 879-2896.
SPAGHETTI DINNER, Fri., September 16, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hallstead-Great Bend Rod & Gun Club. All you can eat.
September 17
MEETING: Susquehanna Co. Pomona Grange #7, September 17, 10:00 a.m. at Union Grange Hall.
CHICKEN BBQ & Rummage Sale sponsored by Friends of Susquehanna , September 17, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Brick Inn & Suites.
BOTANY WALK, Sat., September 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park. Fee.
BINGO, September 17, 7:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club.
September 18
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sun., September 18, 8:00-11:00 a.m. at Thompson Hose Company. All welcome.
BREAKFAST, September 18, 7:00-11:00 a.m. at Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club.
September 19
WATER AEROBICS offered by Prime Time Health, Mon. & Tues. or Mon. & Wed., beginning September 19 - November 21 at Elk Lake High School pool. Free, ages 60 and up. To register call 1-800-982-4346.
Monday, September 12: roast turkey, carrots, mashed potatoes, ww roll, stuffing, butterscotch pudding, gravy.
Tuesday, September 13: beef roll ups, green beans, boiled new potatoes, grain bread, rice pudding w/ raisins.
Wednesday, September 14: Dutch fried chicken, broccoli salad, potato salad, ww bread, crackers, chocolate chip cookie.
Thursday, September 15: beans and franks, chunky vegetable soup, cornbread, crackers, watermelon.
Friday, September 16: meatball hoagie, waldorf salad, baked fries, ww hoagie roll, cherry cobbler.
The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled “Addressing Legal Issues that Impact Seniors” on Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. EST. The live and interactive program will provide advice on elder law matters, including pinpointing when you need to address legal issues, what the implications are, and how to ensure that you and your family are protected. The event is free of charge to participants.
The web conference topics include an overview of elder law issues, powers of attorney, informed consent and guardianship, advance directives, will and trusts, and the timing involved for each.
“Caring for an aging parent brings many challenges,” said Sheila McMackin, president of NPDA. “It’s vital that a family know what legal issues they need to address and the appropriate timing involved. Being knowledgeable of these issues is key to protecting your aging parent, providing the best care possible.”
This event’s presenter is an expert on social work issues, as well as being an attorney. Joseph T. Monahan, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., J.D. is the legal counsel for the NPDA. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois in Champaign and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. He is very involved with training and counseling for several legal and social issues groups.
Pre-registration for the event is required. Sign up by visiting the registration link at www.privatedutyhomecare.org.
The NPDA is the first and only association in the country dedicated exclusively to private pay home care providers. The NPDA, a non-profit organization, currently represents more than 1,100 home care agencies in forty-four states and Puerto Rico.
The 17th annual Apple Festival is coming on September 10 on The Green in Montrose. Festivities will be happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be something for everyone. This year, everyone will be wearing red to support literacy.
Featured will be U.S. Cycling Federation sanctioned 13 and 26 mile bike races through the Endless Mountains. The 13 mile course is rolling terrain with a good climb near the end of the loop. The long loop is designed for the experienced rider with some excellent Endless Mountain climbing.
For those who don’t ride, there will be food by the Dee-lish 706 food truck, a bake sale with tempting Southern Apple Crumb pie, games, balloons, and face painting for the children, a pie eating contest, and theme baskets including two gift certificates for children’s bikes. Vendors will be available selling items such as jewelry, homemade soaps, Tupperware, knitted items, and items for your pet.
This year, with the elimination of state funding, support of the Apple Festival is of the utmost importance. Please plan to spend some time at the festival and support the Susquehanna County Literacy Program whose mission is to provide life skills, education, and promote life long learning to residents of Susquehanna County. For more information, contact the literacy office at 465-2880 or sclp@epix.net.
(SPM Wire) It’s only been in existence in America since 1978, but National Grandparents Day has been increasing in popularity each year.
This year it will be celebrated on September 11 by families nationwide.
The holiday was founded by Marian McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia who was motivated by a desire to educate young people about the important historical contributions made by seniors. She also sought to come to the aid of lonely seniors in nursing homes.
In a fitting tribute, the official flower for Grandparents Day is the Forget-me-not!
Interestingly, the first Grandmother’s Day is said to have been celebrated in Poland in 1964.
Wayne/Susquehanna RESCUE’s annual meeting will feature a presentation by SEEDS, which stands for Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support, on Wednesday, September 21, 7:00 p.m., at the Forest City High School auditorium.
The SEEDS group, which was started three and a half years ago by a small group of people in Chairperson Michele Sand’s living room in Tyler Hill, PA, is dedicated to creating a more sustainable and resilient community by educating the public about, and creating an infrastructure for, renewable energy. The group has held numerous public forums about efficiency and renewable energy, and has arranged training in solar electric, solar thermal, and small-scale wind installations for local contractors.
Katharine Dodge, assistant Chair of SEEDS, will be the presenter. She lives on a very old farm in Lake Ariel with some modern improvements such as solar electric and a geothermal heating and cooling system. She will outline exciting new programs that the group has launched this summer. The Energy Awareness Action Movement (TEAAM) is providing free home energy assessments to 100 area homes. “Kick the Watt - a SEEDS 350 Project” is a continuation of the group’s 350 KWH Saved project launched last year. It rewards families with prizes and incentives for saving electricity. Funding help for Kick the Watt comes from a DEP Environmental Education Grant through Green Field Energy Solutions, and from PPL Electric Utilities. Ms. Dodge will also talk about the group’s Green Building Bus Tour on October 1 which will visit homes, businesses, and a school in our region, using some of the latest “green technologies.”
For more information about SEEDS visit www.seedsgroup.net or call 570-224-0052. For more information about Wayne/Susquehanna RESCUE, visit www.rescue-nepa.org.
All are welcome to attend this free program.
