SENIOR CORNER: Aug. 21

The Manville Senior Citizens next meet at noon Thursday, Sept. 11, at the VFW on Washington Avenue.
Reminder: The Senior Swim is Friday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cooper Pool in Lost Valley. The pool is heated so we don’t have to worry about swimming in cold water. There will also be refreshments. Come and have some fun.
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. Dues for new members are $20, which includes 2014 dues and registration.
Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting. Remember to bring one item per member to stock the Food Bank.
Blood pressure screening is held before the beginning of each meeting for members, starting at 11:30 a.m.
The executive board will continue to hold its meetings the Thursday prior to the regular meeting.
Recreation events
Oct. 5-8 — A trip to the Maine coast includes a guided tour of Kennebunkport, the Bush estate, Wedding Cake House and a visit to the Franciscan Monastery.
There’ll be a narrated cruise to see Maine’s coast and picturesque lighthouses. There’ll be a guided tour of Acadia National Park with visits to the peak of Cadillac Mountain, Otter Point and to see the surf at Thunder Hole.
There will be time for shopping at factory outlets and L.L. Bean in Freeport and a visit to Portland’s Old Port historic waterfront district. The cost is $500. Contact Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156.
Atlantic City — The bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot the second Wednesday of each month for Caesars Casino. The next trip is Sept. 10. The cost is $35, of which $30 will be returned. This trip is open to the public. Call Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156.
— Geraldine Klimowich 