Seniors

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 February 2020 14:45

The West Newton Center for Active Adults, located at 103 E. Main St. West Newton PA 15089, is an adult community center for active older Americans, and is open daily Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Lunch is served at 12 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made by 3:00pm on Wednesday of the prior week. Judy, our beautician, has a full beauty shop on the premises. Call (724) 872-4976 on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday and ask for Judy to make a hair appointment. Daily activities include playing cards (non-gambling), billiards, WiiSports (virtual bowling), crossword/word search puzzles, crafts, socialization, oldies music, and more! Weekly scheduled activities include: Monday - Craft Hour at 10:30am, Tuesday - Bible Study at 9:30am, Donut Day at 10:00am, Progressive Jackpot Bingo at 11:15am, Wednesday - HSIM Exercise with Lisa at 10:00am (free), 20 games of nickel-a-card Bingo at 12:30pm. Friday -Bread Day at 12:30pm. Saturday - Zumba from 9:30am to 10:30am with Gyda (cost is $6.00). See our Facebook page for more activities and events https://www.facebook.com/westnewtonsrcenter/.

Is your group looking for a place to play cards (non-gambling), bible study or another group activity? We have plenty of space. Please call to bring your group Monday through Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm. For more Center information, call (724) 872-4976 and ask for Paul or Lisa. To join our monthly email group on center activities, please email westnewtonctr@thenutritiongroup.biz. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events:

March Events

Mar 2: Ceramics, 12:30pm

Mar 6: Jewelry Making, 10:30am

Mar 9: Free Cross Craft, 10:30am

Mar 9: Lunch & Bus Trip, 11:30am

Mar 10: Board Meeting, 10:00am

Mar 13: Blood Pressure, 11:30am

Mar 16: Free Frame Craft, 12:30pm

Mar 17: Special Election, 6:00am-8:00pm

Mar 17: Grocery Bingo, 1:00pm

Mar 18: Meadows Trip, 10:00am

Mar 18: Healthy Eating Speaker, 11:00am

Mar 19: Coffee & Canvas, 6:00pm

Mar 20: Nutrition Speaker, 11:00am

Mar 23: Free Bunny Craft, 10:30am

Mar 24: Lunch & Show, 1:00-2:00pm

Mar 27: Blood Pressure, 11:30am

Mar 27: Birthday Party, 11:30am

Mar 30: Music Monday, 1:00-2:00pm

WEEKLY BINGO GAMES

Tuesday: Jackpot Bingo from 11:15am-12:00pm. Price is $1.00 a card (per game).

Wednesday: Nickel Bingo from 12:30-3:00pm. Price is $0.05 a card (per game).

WEEKLY EXERCISE PROGRAMS

Wednesday: Free fall prevention Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) exercise on strength, balance, and fitness. Join Lisa 10:00-11:00am through Wednesday 03/25/2020.

2020 TRIPS

March – Meadows Casino: In March we will be going to the Meadows Casino & Racetrack on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The cost will be $25 and includes $25 in free-play. Please stop on in or call to confirm availability and reserve your seat(s).

April – Wheeling Casino: In April we will be going to the Wheeling Island Casino on Wednesday, April 29 ,2020. The cost will be $25 and includes $25 in free-play. Please stop on in or call to confirm availability and reserve your seat(s).

May – Simply Sweet Amish Tour: In May we will tour the Walnut Creek Ohio Amish Country. The Simply Sweet expedition is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020. We will pick up our guide along the way; breakfast may be purchased separately at that time. We begin our tour at the Walnut Creek Farm which hosts over 500 animals, comprised of species from six of the seven continents. We will enjoy a family-style feast at Der Dutchman. After lunch the tour continues with a visit to P. Graham Dunn shop with features hand milled woodworks. Then we will indulge ourselves at the J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe where you can find your favorite fruit spreads, peanut butter, coffee and pet products–plus kitchen accessories, apparel and custom gift baskets. We wrap up the tour with a visit to Lemans Hardware and browse the aisles for old-fashioned treats, sodas, and non-electric goods The cost is $106 per person. Limited seating is available. Please stop on in or call to confirm availability and reserve your seat(s).