The Stroller, Nov. 30, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Apollo-Ridge High to sponsor annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

The annual free Senior Citizen Luncheon at Apollo-Ridge High School will be Dec. 12 at the high school, Route 56, Kiski Township.

A concert featuring the school band and chorus will begin at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1:15 p.m.

Senior citizens who reside in the school district are welcome. Reservations are required. For reservations, call Kelly Shoop at 724-478-600, ext. 1102 or email shoopk@apolloridge.com. The event is sponsored by the high school Student Council.

Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ senior for Christmas

Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community.

Individuals, businesses or congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. Gift suggestions include a sweat suit, door wreath, stamps and stationery, digital clocks with large numbers, sugar-free candy, slippers and slipper socks and throws or blankets.

Participating Valley locations and contacts are:

• Concordia at Cabot, Brandy Muth, 724-352-1571 ext. 8241 (skilled nursing residents) or Jaime White, ext. 8302 (personal care residents), deadline for gifts, Dec. 16.

• Concordia of Fox Chapel, Kelly Ellena, 412-767-5808, deadline for gifts, Dec. 16.

• Concordia at Ridgewood Place, Plum, Cheryl Sopcak, 412-798-1855, deadline for gifts, Dec. 10.

Vandergrift library taking orders for letters to Santa

Vandergrift Public Library will send your child a personalized letter from Santa Claus for a $5 donation to the library.

Order deadline is the second week of December. Stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave., to see templates and place your order.

Calendar

Avonmore

Monday: The Center for Active Adults will host a $5 Breakfast from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Menu: pancakes, sausage, egg casserole, juice and coffee. Public welcome.

Brackenridge

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Kittanning

Monday: A free family support group for anyone struggling with the addiction of a loved one will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA, 1150 N. Water St., first floor. Sponsored by ARC Manor and the YMCA. Details: Cindy, 724-548-7607 or cmccrea@arcmanor.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

West Leechburg

Dec. 7: Bell Township, West Leechburg and Hyde Park volunteer fire companies will host a Cash Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. at West Leechburg Fire Department Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets: $10. include food and drinks. Tickets: 724-697-4873, 724-845-7995 or 724-845-4931

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