VFW ladies

The Ladies Auxiliary to Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008 will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home. President Cathy Sommers will preside at the session.District 20 President Karen Bandzi will be present to inspect the auxiliary. All members attending are requested to bring a dessert item. Following the meeting, a social hour will be held.All those planning to attend the annual Christmas party on Dec. 8 at Lengyel's Restaurant at 6 p.m. should contact Maureen Hirochek at (570) 669-9578 as soon as possible. Deadline for reservations for the party is Dec. 1.Golden AgersThe Oct. 20 meeting of the Panther Valley Golden Agers opened with an appropriate reading by Vice President Shirley Pavlick. President Ronnie Bazik led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by singing "God Bless America".Louise Searfoss read a funny article "The Pillsbury Dough Boy".The current Hospitality Group will remain for November and December. All members enjoyed a Halloween Treat to celebrate upcoming Halloween. Cards will be sent to those on the sick list.The next meeting will be held at St. Joseph Hall in Summit Hill on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Anyone 55 and older is encouraged to join.Costume winnersSeventy-five kids attended the Halloween Party on Saturday at the Nesquehoning Recreation Center. There was a coloring contest, and pumpkin decorating along with the costume contests.The winners of the costume contest are as follows:Ages 0-3Scariest:London ChehovichCutest: Kaden ZettlemoyerFunniest: Bradley ZettlemoyerMost Original: Ian HeckmanPrettiest: Morgan OrsulakAges 4-7Scariest: Austin HydroCutest: Emma KattnerFunniest: Emily HunsickerMost Original: Makayla WeaverPrettiest: Emily MacalushAges 8-10Scariest: Mercedes WeaverCutest: Carly KresgeFunniest: Shelby StempaMost Original: Kaleyia PolancoPrettiest: Jennah Malloy