Westmoreland happenings: Health and resource fair, senior citizen news, pierogi sale, more
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Church News
• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.
Fundraisers
• St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, is accepting orders for a pierogi sale set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the church, 90 Bethel Road. Cost per dozen: sweet cabbage and potato & cheese, $14; sauerkraut, $15; lekvar, $16; and cottage cheese, $17. Limited quantities will be available if not preordered. Orders: 412-627-1678 or SaintstephenBCC.org.
• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. March 20 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50-50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies.
• Mon Valley Paws will sell pepperoni rolls from 11 a.m. until sold out March 22 at the intersection of Grand and Monessen boulevards in Monessen. Cost: $5. Orders: tinyurl.com/2thw3a6b or stop in at the office at Pet Supply Plus, 101 Sara Way, Rostraver. Details: 724-493-8305.
Health
• A seminar about senior citizen bullying will be at 9 a.m. March 25 at Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 890 Weatherwood Lane, Hempfield. Sponsored by the RNC, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources and Wesley Family Services, there will be an opportunity for networking and sharing of resources. Light refreshments will be served at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required: suzy.chertik@wfspa.org.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.
Senior Citizens
• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. April 14 at Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier St., Latrobe. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Cost: $17. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.
Senior Citizen News
• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have green bingo at 12:15 p.m. March 17. The center will close at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Lunch reservations required one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
• A health and resource fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at the Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St. Local and national vendors will be present and there will be giveaways, a bake sale, lunch and a visit with the Top Dog Therapy Team. Use the alley entrance. Public welcome. Details: 724-787-1760.
• Level Green Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. March 20 at the Level Green Lions Community Building, 123 Murrysville Road, Penn Township. Lunch will be from KFC, $6, payable in advance. J.J. Mason will entertain. New members welcome. Reservations and details: Mary, 412-372-5422.
Veterans News
• A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19 in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5, Washington Township. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
• In observation of Vietnam War Veterans Day, Norwin Elks will host a free lunch for all veterans March 29 at the at the Elks Lodge, 135 Elks Lane. Space is limited. Reservations required by March 19. Reservations: 724-392-4555, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Leave a message with your name and telephone number. Your call will be returned no later than the next business day.
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