Tamaqua Senior Citizens

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens met on Nov. 16 with 22 members in attendance. The president opened the meeting with the reading of “My Wonderful Lord.” A moment of silence was observed for Helen Trimmel. Carol Sedlock was added to the sick list.

Jean Machamer was surprised when her daughter, Debbie Brennan, and sister-in-law, Mary Brennan, came to visit for her 90th birthday, which she observed on Nov. 14. Fall decorations were won by Nancy Godanis. Everyone was wished a Happy Thanksgiving.

The group meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Coaldale Complex. Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend.

St. Peter’s West Penn

Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service, WASP White Gifts, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m. Girl Scouts

Dec. 3: 9 a.m. Worship service, First Sunday of Advent, Celebration of Holy Communion, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation class; noon, WASP Christmas party, 6 p.m. Girl Scouts

Garden Club

The Lewistown Valley Garden Club will hold its November meeting at 1 p.m. on Nov. 28, at Zion Church Memorial Hall in Lewistown Valley. The program will be a craft made by members under the direction of Sue Hower, also a member.

Arrangement to be judged is: Golden Days using yellow corn husks, dried corn as an accessory; Specimen: any blooming shrub and/or branch with berries.

The October meeting was the annual dinner meeting, which was enjoyed by all. New members are always welcome.

For more information, call Louise Flexer: 570-467-3400.

Calvary Lewistown

Pastor Kim will offer the message at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Calvary Evangelical Church, Lewistown Valley. Sunday school is scheduled for 9:15 a.m., and evening service is at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29. Prayer group meets at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming activities: Dec. 3 decorating of the Christmas tree during the 10:30 a.m. service; Dec. 10, Calvary Christmas dinner and party immediately following morning worship.

For information and to sign up for food, call Sue at 570-668-3359.

New Life Assembly of God

Sunday service at 10 a.m. Children’s church and nursery available. 407 Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua. Call 570-668-4059 or visit www.newlifeag.us for more information.

American Primitive

The Rev. Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Recorded message is available at www.facebook.com/PMChurch Tamaqua.

Hope In The Mountains is a NarAnon Family Group. For information, call Mark at 570-952-5098.

To submit news, contact Susan Eckhart at 570-668-1250 or seckhart@tnonline.com.