On Dec. 5, the center will be closed during the day and will open at 5:30 p.m. for a holiday dinner dance set for 6 to 11 p.m. A roast beef and turkey buffet with seven side dishes, dessert and drink will be served at 6 p.m. Dance music by Voyage will begin at 7 p.m. Holiday pictures will be taken from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a donation of an additional $3. Tickets for the event are $10 per person at the center or by calling 724-376-3608. The event is open to all ages.

A holiday shopping and lights tour with Maureen Mild will leave the center at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. Participants will dine at Hermitage Eat 'n Park. Travel donation: $2.

Frozen two-pack meals are available for the holiday weekend at a cost of $4. See the hostess table for menu and delivery dates.

Other activities are:

   » Monday -- 11:15 a.m., Audrey King will speak about the application process for residence at Lakeview Manor Apartments, Stoneboro.

   » Dec. 2 -- Bring a practical or humorous gift suitable for a man or woman. $3 maximum.

   » Dec. 3 -- 11:15 a.m., Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, will conduct bingo games at the center, providing prizes.

   » Dec. 15 -- 11:15 a.m., Holiday music by Lakeview High School Chamber Singers.

   » Dec. 17 -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Annual Christmas party for Grove City, Mercer and Sandy Lake seniors 60 and older at Brandy Springs Park, Mercer. Tickets at $8.50 are available after Thanksgiving at those centers or at Pine Grove Community Center.

   » Dec. 19 -- 11:15 a.m., "Favorite Music Through the Years" by Judy Christ.

   » Dec. 22 -- 11:15 a.m., Christmas carol sing-along with Ruth Fennell, pianist; and Pat Peterson, organist. A Christmas meal will follow at noon. A cookie exchange will also be held.

   » Dec. 31 -- 10 a.m., New Year's Eve Noon Party with music by Johnny Oakes, a toast; and pork and sauerkraut meal.

Daily activities are:

   » Mondays -- 9 a.m., Line dance; 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise; and 1 p.m., Bridge.

   » Tuesdays -- Shuffleboard courts are available all day and at other times throughout the week. Those interested should call for times.

   » Wednesdays -- 9 a.m., Line dance; and 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise, both Dec. 3, 10; and 1 p.m., Tai Chi, Dec. 3, 10, 17.

   » Fridays -- 10:15 a.m., Seniorcise, Dec. 12, 19.

Other upcoming events include:

   » Jan. 6 -- Ballroom dancing will begin for all ages. Call the center at 724-376-3608 for information or reservations.