The Greater Scranton YMCA Recognizes Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month The Greater Scranton YMCA recognizes the impact of Alzheimer’s in communities and the impact physical activity has on preventing it. Below, the Greater YMCA has information on ways to stay active. June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Did you know that studies have shown that physical activity reduces the risk of cognitive decline? At the Greater Scranton YMCA, we promote the importance of physical activity at any age! Just a little bit of activity can go a long way in helping improve brain health. Check out some of the great offerings in our community below, which can be used as a great start on anyone’s health and wellness journey: Silver Sneakers focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball. Often a chair is used for seated exercises or standing support. The Art of Connection: Spirited Art® is an optimistic, creative painting class for folks who want to learn the basics of acrylic painting in the company of great friends. In each class, we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home. Spend some time and relax with us. Enhance®Fitness is a proven, community-based senior fitness and arthritis management program. Its purpose is to help older adults become more active, energized and empowered for independent living. For more information about Enhance®Fitness, contact Brandon Whipple. Personal Training: Training with our certified personal trainers is a great way to get in shape safely, efficiently and effectively. They provide the motivation necessary for you to achieve your goals with regular fitness testing, personalized programming and accountability. For more information, please contact Brandon Whipple, Program Director, at bwhipple@gsymca.org or visit www.greaterscrantonymca.org.
The Catherine McAuley Center Expands Services The Catherine McAuley Center expands services to include single fathers and intact families. For many years, the Catherine McAuley Center has provided shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness. However, recognizing that there are still unmet needs within the community, the center is thrilled to announce its expansion of services. In addition to providing shelter to women and children, the center will now also offer assistance to single fathers and intact families. The Catherine McAuley Center acknowledges that homelessness is a complex issue that affects individuals from all backgrounds. According to Executive Director Krista Murray, “Our decision to broaden our services was driven by the realization that there is a lack of resources for single fathers and intact families in our community that are experiencing homelessness.” The center is eager to begin assisting these groups in their journey towards a brighter future. For more information on these expanded services, please contact the Catherine McAuley Center at 570-342-1342.
Youth For Christ To Host Golf Classic Tournament The Youth For Christ will be hosting their annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the StoneHedge Golf Course. The registration will begin at 10:00 am and will start at 11:00 am. The dinner and awards portion of this event is anticipated to begin 4:00 pm. The registration includes breakfast, dinner, green fee and carts, door prizes, novelty holes, and tournament swag. Contact Caleb Hicks at 570-351-4819 for Sponsorship Information Youth-For-Christ-Golf-Tournament-23-Postcard-Flyer-pdfDownload
Carbondale Area Jr Sr High School to Host 2023 Career Day On Tuesday, October 17th, Carbondale Area Junior Senior High School will be hosting their second Career Day for grades 7-12. This will be an exciting day as these students will have the opportunity to listen and interact with several presenters from various occupations. To enhance their experience, these students will be involved in lessons and activities in the weeks leading up to our Career Day. The Carbondale Area Junior High School is currently looking for presenters who represent the various “pathways” available for students to follow after secondary school (ex. Those who have chosen to go to college, apprenticeships, directly out to the world of work or to university or certificate programs.) They would like the students to learn about personal experiences as well as the various requirements, aspects, and opportunities associated with that career. If you have any questions, please call Licia Olivetti at 1-844-330-2273 ext. 1150. Career-Day-Letter-2023Download
Nearme Yoga to Host 10th Annual NEPA Yoga Festival The annual NEPA Yoga Festival will be held June 10-11 at Montage Mountain. The family-friendly event will feature over 80 offerings through the weekend, including yoga, meditation, hiking, wellness and inspirational speakers, live art, music, vendors, and much more! Visit NepaYogaFest.com to learn more and register.
Maternal and Family Health Services Welcomes New CFO Margaret Manley, CPA, has joined Maternal and Family Health Services as Chief Financial Officer. She brings over 15 years of experience leveraging in-depth financial, accounting, auditing, and business expertise to drive organizational development, growth, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries, including non-profits.
WBS Penguins 2023 Goal In One Golf Classic The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will be hosting their annual Goal in One Classic on July 24th at the Fox Hill Country. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and will be followed by the shotgun at 10:00 am. This event benefits the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Goals Foundation which aims to remove the barriers on and off the ice by supporting and creating programs to make youth sports more accessible, to advocate for education, and offer support to Northeastern Pennsylvania communities and their programming. For more information about sponsorship, please contact Chris Sipsky at 570-709-5868 or email at csipsky@wbspenguins.com.
NEPIRC Launches Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team Website NEPIRC’s innovative Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative increases high school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within today’s advanced manufacturers. Learn more about the Dream Team members by visiting NEPIRC.com/DreamTeam/.
The Office Fest at The Circle Drive-In The Office Fest is a single-day event celebrating the hit TV Show “The Office.” Scheduled to take place on July 15 at The Circle Drive-In, the day will feature themed activities such as bingo, trivia, and a scavenger hunt. Join in on the family fun.
Cooper’s Seafood House Celebrates 75th Anniversary Cooper’s Seafood House hosted a week-long celebration for its 75th Anniversary in April. The event featured food and drink specials and served as a fundraiser to benefit Saint Joseph’s Center as part of WNEP TV 16’s Go Joe 26 Bike Ride.
