Nesquehoning

Senior CenterThe menu at the Panther Valley Senior Center for the week of Sept. 4 to 8 is:Monday: Closed for Labor DayTuesday: Squash soup and franks and beans or grilled chicken sandwichWednesday: Baked fish and macaroni & cheese or Italian sandwichThursday: Chicken with spaghetti or chicken salad sandwichFriday: Swiss steak and mashed potatoes or Cuban sandwichThe center has also announced upcoming events.Minute to Win It at 11 a.m. on Sept. 7; Bingo will be played Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.Music Together class will be held Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m.; a Sunshine meeting at 10 a.m. followed by birthday bingo at 11 on Sept. 12; a van trip to the farmers market at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 13; Games at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14; Now You Have It Now You Don't at 11 a.m. on Sept. 15.Seats are still available for a trip to Kitchen Kettle Village, American Music Theatre's Christmas Show, and Shady Maple Smorgasbord on Nov. 8.For more information or to sign up, call Fran Craigie, senior center operator at 570-669-9930.New members are always welcome. The center operates 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday.The center is at 90 E. Catawissa St.Shrine of St. TheresaA fish dinner will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Madonna Hall, located behind the Shrine of St. Theresa in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning.The menu includes breaded fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, string beans or corn, stewed tomatoes, dessert and coffee and tea.Tickets can be purchased for eat in or takeout.The dinner proceeds benefit OLMC Inc.AARP driving coursePanther Valley Senior Center, 90 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning will be holding a two-day AARP Safe Driver's Initial Course from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 5 and 6.Upon completion, drivers may be eligible for a discount on their car insurance. Consult your agent for details.The course is available to drivers 50 years and older, who have not yet completed the initial course or who have let three years pass since taking it.The cost for AARP members is $15, nonmembers is $20. All participants must bring their AARP card and driver's license.Lunch is available with preregistration.Call Fran at 570-669-9930 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for more details and registration.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

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