Manville Senior Corner
By Geraldine Klimowich
The dates and venues for the picnic, Christmas party and Oktoberfest will be announced at the April 9 meeting of the Manville Senior Citizens at noon at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club meets normally on the second Thursday of each month.
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.
The movie and pizza party continues to draw participants. This continues to be a big seller and participation has greatly increased.
Reeta L. Agarwal, owner of BrightStar Care, went over the services her company provides and what is available through Medicare and Medicaid. They do home nursing care and provide home health care aides.
She also gave a demonstration on the proper way to wash your hands to minimize germs. Lather up, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse and wipe hands dry. She suggested using the same towel to open doors or turn handles if using public facilities. Use hand sanitizers when washing is not an option.
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 for members is held before the beginning of each meeting, starting at 11:30 a.m.
The executive board will continue to hold its meetings on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting.
Stephanie Cornelson in the Recreation Department has schedules for the spring fitness and exercise classes.
Recreation events
May 2-8 — Mackinac Island, Michigan, including Frankenmuth (Little Bavaria), Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater,” Mackinac Island carriage tour, Old Fort Mackinac, boat tour through Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Grand Hotel luncheon buffet, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and one night at the Mountaineer Racetrack & Casino in Chester, West Virginia.
Cost is $905 double occupancy. The third and final payment was due March 15. Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. This trip is open to the public.