Installation of officers for the Manville Senior Citizens will be held at the Jan. 10 meeting, with Joe Patero, former Manville mayor and state Assemblyman, leading the club as president.
The new standing committee chairpersons are: By-Laws, Frank Batula; Hospitality, Ann Foeri; Publicity and Public Relations, Geraldine Klimowich, and Trips, Pat Zangaro. A luncheon will be served of punch and sandwiches.
The club meets at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Membership will reopen at Jan. 10 meeting. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also, persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for membership.
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.
Dues for 2013 have increased to $10 and should be paid by Feb. 14 to Nick Trilone.
Recreation events
• Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut — Feb. 5-7. The cost is now $256 for two nights and three days. Contact Donna Pierrot at 908-722-0325. This trip is open to the public.
• Atlantic City — Trips are on the second Wednesday of the each month. The next one leaves from the VFW parking lot at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 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

