The Herald, Sharon, PA Published Tuesday, March 4, 2003


Senior center presents weight-control program

Shenango Valley Center for Aging/Geriatric Health, a division of Mercer County Area Agency on Aging Inc., 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, has announced its March activities. Among them:

"The Natural Weigh," a weight-management program, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through April 22; and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

"Movie Moguls -- The Warner Brothers of Pennsylvania," is set for 1:30 p.m. March 12, presented by Dr. Jay Ward.

Other activities include:

   » Today -- 9 to 11 a.m., Blood sugar screening with Karen Cosnac, registered nurse of UPMC Horizon; and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 24th Annual Mardi Gras celebration.

   » Wednesday -- 11:30 a.m., "Arthritis" by Dr. Paul Lange; and 1:30 p.m., Shenango Valley Chapter of AARP meeting.

   » Thursday -- 11:15 a.m., Consumer update with Nancy Loughry of Mercer County Community Action Agency.

   » March 12 -- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Eyeglass cleaning and minor repairs with Shirley Shanes of Keystone Blind Association.

   » March 13 -- 11 a.m., Elder law update with Attorney Carolyn Hartle.

   » March 18, 19 -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Daffodil Day.

   » March 20 -- 11 a.m., Birthday party with Hermitage schools providing entertainment.

   » March 24 -- 11:15 a.m., Choral group spring concert led by Jane Bartholomew.

   » March 31 -- 2 p.m., Reception for 12th Annual Senior Art Show to run through April 4.

Seniors may also walk the track from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A mini-breakfast is served daily from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Donation is $1, if not staying for lunch.

   » Monday -- 9 a.m. to noon, tax assistance (until April 15); 9:30 a.m., Music Therapy with Judy Christ, certified music therapist; and Trotters game; 11 a.m., choral group practice with Jane Bartholomew; 1 p.m., tap dancing by Bonnie Banick; and 2 p.m., "Writing the Stories of Your Life" with Evelyn Minshull (except March 31).

   » Tuesday -- 9:30 a.m., Balance exercises with Corie Komarc of Sharon Regional Personal Fitness Center; 9:30 to 11 a.m., blood pressures by a retired nurses group; 10 a.m., crochet/crafts; 10:30 a.m., sing-along with Judy Christ; 10:45 a.m., Energy Choreography with Kathy Gracenin; and 3 p.m., Yoga with Joni Laeng of Primary Health. The balance exercise fee is $1.

   » Wednesday -- 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bingo; 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi/Qigong with Nick Gracenin, master; 1 to 3 p.m., Shuffleboard (except the first Wednesday of the month.

   » Thursday -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tax assistance (until April 15); 9:30 a.m., lotto game; 10 a.m., line dancing with Marlene Comunale; 3 p.m., balance exercises; and 4:30 to 6 p.m., genealogy computer class.

   » Friday -- 1 to 3 p.m., watercolor class with Sherry Liscio.

Transit information: (724) 981-6222.

The center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays. Lunch is served weekdays at noon for a donation of $2 with two business days notice.

Fees are charged for some classes. Call (724) 346-4712 or (724) 981-7950.



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