The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The next meeting is Sept. 13.
The club is comprised of people 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. Remember to bring one item per member to help stock the Food Bank.
Blood pressure screening is held before the beginning of each meeting for members.
Recreation Events
Trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Oct. 21-27. Includes overnight lodging in Virginia to and from Myrtle Beach; four nights in Myrtle Beach; shows at the Carolina Opry & Alabama Theatre; admission to Brookgreen Gardens, including a creek tour; Barefoot Landing; visit to Broadway at the Beach, and dinner a Pirate’s Voyage Dinner Theatre.
Contact Donna Pierrot at 908-722-0325 for reservations or information. This trip is open to the public.
New Year’s Eve “Day” celebration Dec. 31 at the Royal Manor, Garfield. Trip includes family-style luncheon, show, open bar and dancing. The cost is $95, with $50 due at signup and $45 by Nov. 1. The bus will leave from the VFW at 9:45 a.m. and return about 4:30 p.m. Make reservations with Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. This trip is open to the public.
Atlantic City Trips have changed to the second Wednesdays of the each month. The next one leaves from the VFW parking lot at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, and goes to Showboat Casino. The cost is $30, which will be returned. This trip is open to the public by reservation only. Make a reservation with Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156.
Geraldine Klimowich