By Geraldine Klimowich
A good time was had by all Manville senior citizens at the Oktoberfest at Colonial Park on Oct. 8. Excellent weather, good food and entertainment rounded out the day.
County Surrogate Frank Bruno presented Phil Petrone with a state proclamation on his retirement from his jobs as Manville Borough Clerk and Director of Public Works. Mr. Bruno was a guest and surprised everyone with the presentation, which praised Phil’s dedication and service to the community and county. It was a well-deserved recognition for Phil for all his caring and good work for the town. He will be missed.
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for membership. The next regular meeting is Nov. 12.
Blood pressure screening is held before the beginning of each meeting for members starting at 11:30 a.m.
Remember to bring an extra-long twin blanket for the veterans to the November meeting.
At the November meeting, tickets will be on sale for the Christmas party to be held at the Manville VFW on Sunday, Dec.13. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for guests. Entertainment will be provided by Dominique and Julian.
Reminder to seniors that the adult walking program sponsored by the Manville Recreation Department will continue through April 26. The program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays at Manville High School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a cost of $15. Contact the Recreation Department at 908-725-9478, ext. 121, if you have questions.
The Recreation Department is offering senior chair aerobics, senior Zumba gold and senior low-impact chair aerobics classes at the Manville Senior Center, 20 South 3rd Avenue. Costs range from $7.50 to $15 and are held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. You can register at the center or the recreation department.
Nick Trilone will be accepting 2016 dues. The membership will close on Oct. 31 and reopen on Jan. 1.
Nomination for officers for 2016 will be held at the November meeting with election at the Dec. 10 meeting.
Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting. Remember to bring one item per member to help stock the Food Bank.
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 Nov. 18. 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.
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
