Westmoreland happenings: blood drive, senior citizen news, more

Church News

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies.

Health

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

Meetings

• Golden Dome Knitting Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. There will be a discussion of possible program topics and projects for the new year. Bring something that you made or are working on and completed chemo caps and items for Feeding the Spirit. Guests and new members welcome. Details: Lorraine, 724-836-6323.

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. There will be a 50-50 raffle and prizes for children. The program will be the annual show-and-tell event. Public welcome. Membership applications are being accepted. Details: 724-984-6611.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have Soup Bingo at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 14. A penny auction will be at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16. Lunch reservations required one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

Veterans News

• A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 15 in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5, Washington Township. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.

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