Seniors

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 23:51

West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 E. Main Street, West Newton, can be reached at724-872-4976. Below are their upcoming events:

Elvis Dinner and a Show

Wednesday, April 27th at 5:30 p.m. featuring Eddie Steen impersonating Elvis.

Dinner includes family-style all-you-can-eat spaghetti or alfredo, salad, roll, dessert, coffee, ice tea, lemonade or water. Cost - $15. Limited seating available. Make your reservations early! Make check payable to West Newton Senior Center and mail along with your name address and phone number to 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. Any questions, please call 724-872-4976

Living Healthy 2016

Penn State Extension Westmoreland County is presenting Nutrition for Life, Education Tracks (PA TRACKS) program. This program offers a series of senior wellness classes including the following:

Eat Your Way to Health - April 4th
Read the Facts – April 11th
Choose Smart – April 18th
Healthy Body. Healthy Mind – April 25th
Shop Smart. Eat Smart – May 16th

Come join us for some fun with food tasting and cooking demonstrations!!!

Party at the Carnival

We are having an indoor Carnival Thursday, April 7th at 10 a.m. Play ping pong toss, ring toss, marble race, skee ball, target golf, duck pond to name a few. Join us for some fun games, treats including caramel corn and a good time.

Angels of the Aging

We are taking donations for welcome packets to be distributed to the elderly who are involved in the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Guardianship Program. A few suggested items: combs, candy, packets of cookies and crackers, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, body powder, etc. Call for more suggestions. We also need help knitting and crocheting blankets (we supply the yarn).

Healthy Step In Motion Exercise Classes

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. we will have exercises to help reduce the risk of falling, build strength, and increase flexibility to improve movement and balance. These exercises are great for arthritis!

Zumba Classes

Every Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $6 per class. Join us - all ages, and work at your own pace.

Casino Trips for 2016

Cost per trip is $25. The cost includes bus, driver tip, and casino bonus. We depart from the West Newton Volunteer Fireman’s parking lot, Riverside Drive, West Newton, at 10 a.m. with a second stop at Rt. 70/Rt. 201 Belle Vernon Park ‘n’ Ride at 10:15 a.m. Cancellations are accepted only if you replace yourself. Call the center for a waitlist at 724-872-4976. Mail your check with your name and telephone number to West Newton Senior Center, 103 East Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. Every person traveling with us must sign a one-time release this year.

Save these Wednesday Dates:

April 20th – Wheeling Casino, Wheeling, WV

May 18th – Rocky Gap Casino, Cumberland, MD

June 15th – Wheeling Casino, Wheeling, WV

Bus Trips for 2016

We have a variety of bus trips scheduled this year. They vary in price and points of interest. Stop by or call for dates, prices and details. All trips depart from the West Newton Volunteer Fireman’s parking lot, Riverside Drive, West Newton with a second stop at Rt. 70/Rt. 201 Belle Vernon Park ‘n’ Ride. Cancellations are accepted only if you replace yourself.

We also offer a variety of daily and weekly activities – call use at at724-872-4976 for more information.