Westmoreland happenings: Meetings, pilgrimage, senior citizen news, more

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

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 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.

• Jeannette American Legion Auxiliary is accepting entries for its annual chili cook-off set for 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Entry fee: $5. Awards will be given out at 4 p.m. Registration: text or leave a message at 412-452-7215.

• Two comedy dinner nights to benefit Westmoreland County Parks, Trails and Concert Series will be at 6 p.m. March 7 and 8 at The Venue at Live Casino at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield. There will be food, a basket auction, cash bar and 50-50. Cost: $40. Must be 21. Advance tickets required, no tickets will be sold at the door. Cash or check accepted. Tickets: 724-830-3959 or at the Lamplighter Restaurant in Delmont or Ginny’s Pizza Joint in Export.

• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke-free venue. Food will be available, and there will be a 50-50 and instant bingo. Details: 724-523-9244.

Health

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

Meetings

• Golden Dome Knitting Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. Projects for the coming year will be discussed. Bring something that you made or are working on and items for Feeding the Spirit and chemo caps. Guests and new members welcome. Details: Lorraine, 724-836-6323.

• Greensburg College Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Laurel Room of the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Speaker Rose Sovyak will discuss the history of the Greensburg Art Center. New members welcome. Details: Carol, 724-832-8057.

Religion

• The Notre Dame Club of Greensburg/Uniontown will host a pilgrimage Feb. 22 from the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, to the St. Joseph Chapel. A brief prayer service will be at 3:40 p.m. at the grotto. The group will process to the chapel where Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have tea party bingo at 12:15 p.m. Feb 17. The movie, “90 Minutes From Heaven,” will be screened at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Hot cocoa and snacks will be served and Bible study will begin at 1:45 p.m. after the movie. Lunch reservations required one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at Circleville Church of North Huntingdon, 11600 Parkway Drive. 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.

Veterans News

• A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 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.

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