Senior Center

The Panther Valley Senior Center announced the menu for Oct. 21-25.

Monday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Beets, Yogurt or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Tuesday: Squash Soup, Chicken Tenders, Green Beans, Applesauce or Beef and Cheese Sandwich

Wednesday: Spanish Rice with Ground Beef, Peas and Onions, Orange or Greek Salad

Thursday: BBQ Riblet, Baked Beans, Salad, Melon or Tuna Salad

Friday: Hawaiian Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Cookie, Orange or Chicken and Cheese Sandwich

The senior center also announced the following events. Yahtzee on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.; Bingo on Oct. 22 at 10:45 a.m.; Name That Tune on Oct. 23 at 11 a.m.; Po-Keeno on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.; Movie and Popcorn on Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.

Cards, Pool, Games, available daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members are welcome.

For more information or to sign up, call the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at 570-669-9930.

Panther Valley Library

The Panther Valley Public Library will hold Fall Story Hour for children ages 3-5 beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 30; Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 and 18. There will be a story, craft and light snack.

To register a child, call the library at 570-645-3780. The event is free.

Medicare help

Appointments are now available at the Panther Valley Public Library, Summit Hill Heritage Center and Panther Valley Senior Center in Nesquehoning for seniors looking to save money on Medicare and prescription plans. Appointments through Carbon County Area Agency on Aging will help individuals make the best decision on prescription plans for them.

Appointments are from 9 a.m. to noon at:

• The Summit Hill Heritage Center: Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Dec. 4.

• Panther Valley Library: Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and Dec. 6.

Appointments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at:

• Panther Valley Senior Center: Oct. 22 and Nov. 19.

To make an appointment, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-441-1315.