Manville seniors will collect extra-long twin blankets for veterans in November.
Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue.
Tickets for the Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Knob Hill section of Colonial Park will be on sale at the September meeting. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for guests. There will be entertainment and food catered by Elmer’s Catering.
In lieu of the Oktoberfest, there will not be an October meeting. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 12. The election of officers for 2016 will be held at the November 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 nonperishable food items 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.
Recreation events û
Atlantic City — The bus normally leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot the third Wednesday of each month for Caesar’s. The next trip to Atlantic City will be on Oct. 14, the second Wednesday, for this month only The cost is $30, of which $25 will be returned.
Mon., Nov. 9 — Trip to Tropicana casino for the USO show. Cost is $50, which includes $15 back and the show ticket. There is no buffet included.
Oct. 18-22 — “Rail and Sail New England.” Visit Boston and Mystic by railroad and sailing. Trip includes Mystic, Conn.; Dover, N.H.; luncheon cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee; Boston City tour, including USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Bunker Hill and Old North Church; explore shops of Wolfeboro Center; Portland, Maine, and its historic district. There will be three cruises and four railroad rides. Cost is $899 single, $719 double.
Wed., March 16 — Sight and Sound theater in Lancaster, Pa., for “Samson.” Ticket is $118.
Josephine Pschar handles trips for the club. Contact her at 908-722-0156.
— Geraldine Klimowich
