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Seniors Corner

Schreffler Turns 90

Dean E. Schreffler of Muncy observed his 90th birthday on Sunday, May 17. Born in Berrysburg, he is the last of his family of seven to survive.Dean enjoys woodworking and has made treasure chests and furniture for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pictured with him are a few of the ...

A century of Alice!

On Thursday, May 14, longtime Hughesville resident, Alice Mae (Confer) DeWire, will celebrate her 100th birthday.Alice grew up on the Confer family homestead in Moreland Township and moved into Hughesville proper upon her marriage to Russell "Bert" DeWire in 1938. The couple raised seven ...

Luminaries donated to Muncy Place

PHOTOS PROVIDEDGifted to Muncy area seniors were 80 copies of the April 15 issue of The Luminary. On day 31 of the stay-in-place mandate, 30 copies were randomly hung on doors at Park Place Senior Living Complex. The remaining 50 went to Muncy Place, formerly known at the Muncy Valley Skilled ...

Meals on Wheels Menu

Week of Jan. 13Monday - Creamy honey mustard chicken, peas and cauliflower, brown rice, banana.Tuesday - Spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce, Italian vegetable blend, three bean salad.Wednesday - Baked liver with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, oatmeal applesauce ...

Meck Center Calendar 1.15.2020

Meck Senior Center ActivitiesWeeks of January 8-24Jan. 8-Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; Center birthday party, noonJan. 9-Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.Jan. 10-Silver Sneakers, (ELYMCA) 10:30 a.m.; cards all dayJan. 13-Silver Sneakers, (ELYMCA) 10:30 a.m.; crafts all dayJan. 14-Bingo, 12:30 ...

Heck New Year’s Eve Party

Full of New Year's Eve revelry, Anita Wallis and Sue Santee take a moment for a "selfie" during the Meck Senior Center's party. Food and games were enjoyed by 30 attendees, and laughter could be heard in the parking lot.

Safety tips for night driving presented to seniors

MUNCY - Aging eyes is something everyone must face sooner or later, and on Tuesday, January 9th, a presentation on night driving with safety tips was given at the Meck Senior Center.The topic was perfect for this time of day, when nights are longer and driving can be a challenge under bright or ...

AMAC: Aging is a disease and science is determined to find a ‘cure’ for it

WASHINGTON, DC - Is old age a disease? Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], says a significant amount of scientific research indicates that aging is, indeed, a disease. "More important there are many who believe it is a disease with a cure."Weber cites ...

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village to hold downsizing seminar

LEWISBURG - Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village will host a "Smart Seniors" lunch and learn session on how to downsize and sell a home at noon April 6."If people find the thought of selling a home and transitioning to a retirement community overwhelming, our seminar is designed to provide the ...

Keep it organized for a healthier lifestyle

MUNCY - Senior living can offer comfortable lifestyles if one can keep everything organized according to Al Seidel, Community Relations Director with Elmcroft Senior Living, and who spoke to several seniors at the Meck Senior Center last week."Health documents are some of the most important ...