Panther Valley Senior Center

The Panther Valley Senior Center has announced the menu for Feb. 21-25 is:

Monday: No meal

Tuesday: Beef, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cookie or antipasto

Wednesday: Smothered pork, red potatoes, zucchini, cookie or turkey pita

Thursday: Shrimp scampi, pasta, broccoli and cauliflower, grapes or crispy chicken salad

Friday: Ranch turkey, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, vanilla pudding or egg salad sandwich

The center also announced upcoming events: Chair Exercise on Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. followed by Trivia.

Center closed on Feb. 21; Bingo on Feb. 22 at 10:45 a.m.; Horseracing on Feb. 23 at 11 a.m.; Angelo Jordan from Veterans Affairs will be here on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. to talk on services offered and answer questions; Po-Keeno on Feb. 25 at 11 a.m.

Pool, Skeeball, Cards, Games and Socialization available every day. New members always welcome. For more information or to sign up call the center Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 a.m. at 570-669-9930.

Basket bonanza

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 9 W. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, will host its annual theme basket and wine raffle over a four-day period at the end of the month.

Doors will open for browsing and ticket purchases from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 23, 24 and 25; as well as 10 a.m. on Feb. 26. The drawing then begins at 2 p.m.

Due to the pandemic, the church has changed the format of the event. Patrons are asked to practice social distancing while in the hall. Masks are optional but appreciated. There will be no seating available in the hall.

The drawing will be a closed-door drawing and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page. Winners will be contacted by phone.

Frozen foods will be available for take out on a first-come, first-served basis on any of the days the event is open.

Tax prep assistance

The Panther Valley Public Library will offer assistance to seniors age 60 and older who qualify for the rent/property tax rebate in preparing federal income tax form 1040 and the Pennsylvania tax return.

Patrons can drop off their tax information at the library at 117 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, on March 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. Appointments are required for these services.

Call the library at 570-645-3780 Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or Thursday from 5-7 p.m. to schedule.

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