The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled.
Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting as well as soup labels. Food donations are needed by the Food Bank.
Blood pressure screening is held before the beginning of each meeting.
Tax Collector Lisa Gericknot reminded us that taxes are due May 1.
Dr. Johanna Ruberto, superintendent of schools, and Kim Clelland, district business administrator, discussed the school district’s goals, school programs,virtual classes and some of the school and board policies. They reminded everyone to go out and vote at the VFW on Wednesday, April 27 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Remember that we are all voting at the same building as all the districts have been consolidated into one voting place.
Phil Petrone thanked the volunteers for their hard work in contacting the members to update our membership list. Councilman Lou Fischer discussed the progress of the Buy A Brick Program fund-raiser for the high school digital sign. We are well on our way and thanked the people, clubs, alumni and businesses of the town for their donations. It’s still not too late to purchase a brick.
The annual picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 at the Polish Falcons in Hillsborough from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members and $10 for guests. They can be purchased at the May 12 meeting.
Recreation Events
The club will be running a $2 bus trip the last Thursday of the month, starting May 26, to Showboat Casino. Contact either Bill Evans or Theresa Evans at 908-625-5013. The bus will leave from the VFW parking lot. Space is limited so sign up early.
ATLANTIC CITY The bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot on the third Wednesday of each month for Showboat Casino and the cost is $25. This trip is now open to the public by reservations only. Make your reservation with Josephine Pschar at the meeting or call her at 908-722-0156.
Geraldine Klimowich

