The Wright Center for Community Health to host resource fair for Alzheimer’s, dementia caregivers, and family members The Wright Center for Community Health is hosting a Caregivers Resource Fair for family members and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The free, public event will be held at The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton, 501 S. Washington Ave., from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29. Agencies from across the region, including Lackawanna County’s Area Agency on Aging, Scranton Counseling Center, Telespond Senior Services, LIFE Geisinger, Lackawanna Pro Bono Inc., Interim Health Care, United Neighborhood Centers, Jewish Community Center of Scranton, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, and more will provide information about the resources they offer. A legal expert and a local caregiver will give presentations. No registration is required to participate in the Caregivers Resource Fair. Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia, is a progressive brain disorder that gradually impairs memory, thinking abilities, and daily functioning. In Pennsylvania, it affects about 282,000 individuals. About 465,000 family members and friends across the state serve as caregivers, often providing unpaid, around-the-clock care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, frequently with limited opportunities for respite. The Wright Center’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program provides coordinated, comprehensive support for patients, families, and caregivers. It is part of a collaborative, county-wide effort called Age-Friendly Lackawanna that includes nearly 30 community organizations. Nicole Flynn, director of the geriatrics service line at The Wright Center, said many caregivers have a hard time finding the resources they need for their loved ones. “We’ve heard from so many people who don’t know what is available,” she said. “Since we’re part of this network, we thought we could help by hosting an event where caregivers can come to one place to get information, hear from experts, and better help their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.”
Become the top dog in tourism at the PMVB’s 2025 Tourism Day Summit! WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions WHAT: A day full of tourism-focused networking and educational training plus 2024 Annual Report Highlights and 2025 PMVB Awards Presentations! This year’s agenda will include a panel discussion with industry experts, breakout sessions on social media, AI, quality content, streaming data and metrics, and more! Don’t miss Dino Cotilletta from Amazon Web Services, who will share insights into hospitality and data. Speaker Tom Ray, EVP at JDA.media and Amazon Best Selling Author, will explore the foundational concepts of management through the lens of the dog training world. Click HERE to watch a preview! Registration is required. The deadline to register is Monday, May 19, 2025.If you need assistance registering, please contact Liz Blose directly.
Manufacturing Millennial to Headline NEPIRC’s Annual Manufacturing Day Best Practices Summit & Expo When younger generations think of manufacturing, many often picture dimly lit, dangerous and outdated work environments, but that is not a fair or accurate view of today’s manufacturing scene according to industry advocate Jake Hall, known as the “Manufacturing Millennial.” He is on a mission to educate younger people by meeting them where they are—on social media. Hall will address the future of manufacturing, effective social media use for manufacturers and much more when the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) welcomes him as keynote speaker at its 2025 Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) Best Practices Summit & Expo—the region’s largest manufacturing trade show and networking event of its kind—on Oct. 3, at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre. “We’re so excited to have Jake Hall as our MFG DAY keynote speaker addressing the topic of ‘The Future of Manufacturing: Technology and Workforce.’ Jake is an influential advocate for manufacturing, automation and skilled trades. His content is effective at educating the future workforce about the manufacturing industry, which is why we believe our Manufacturing Day attendees will be energized by his message and gain valuable insight,” said Chelsey Coslett-Traver, NEPIRC’s manager of marketing & stakeholder engagement. Considered one of the loudest voices in the industry and awarded by LinkedIn as the Top Voice in Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing, Hall is helping companies future-proof their businesses with technology and attract the workforce of tomorrow. Coslett-Traver said Hall is helping to revolutionize the way people and companies present through social media. With more than 100,000 followers and 150,000,000+ views on his content channels, Hall ignites conversations about the latest in manufacturing and automation to excite the current and future workforce about the manufacturing industry. Coslett-Traver added that Hall’s desire to influence the future workforce aligns closely with the goals of NEPIRC’s innovative Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative that increases high school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing field. She said Hall helps to reach the future workforce with programs like his “Discover Manufacturing” and MiCareerQuest, which introduce 20,000 high school students to manufacturing each year in west Michigan. In addition to delivering the keynote presentation, Hall will also lead a breakout session entitled, “The Power of Social Media: What You Should Do.” MFG DAY sponsorship opportunities are available but going quickly! If interested, visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to learn more and complete and submit the confirmation form required to lock in sponsorship. Additionally, NEPIRC is proud to announce that InnoTek Computer Consulting of Bloomsburg is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Tickets are also on sale and start at $75. If you want to learn from industry experts and connect with people who are making a difference in the manufacturing industry, then this is a must-attend event! This year’s MFG DAY will heavily focus on manufacturing technology, AI and automation. Visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to purchase tickets. For more information, email Chelsey Coslett-Traver at Chelsey@NEPIRC.com or visit NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day webpage at www.NEPIRCMFGDAY.com.
Johnson College to Host 32nd Annual Golf Tournament Johnson College will host its 32nd Annual Johnson College Open on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, PA. All proceeds from the annual golf tournament support the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship Fund. Last year’s tournament raised over $50,000 to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are presented each fall to full-time students demonstrating financial need to finish their educational journey. To learn more about this event, visit johnson.edu/golf. Sponsors of this event to date include: Presenting Sponsor: The Fresh Grocer – Owned and Operated by Gerrity’s Platinum Sponsor: NET Credit Union and ShopRite Gold Sponsors: Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters; Five Star Equipment; Fastenal Company; L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc.; Peoples Security Bank & Trust; PNC Bank; Simplex Homes Silver Sponsor: American Eagle Outfitters Cart Sponsor: Toyota of Scranton Breakfast Sponsor: Boyle Construction Lunch Sponsor: Cable Associates Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Schiff’s Marketplace Dinner Sponsor: Sordoni Construction Services, Inc. Beverage Cart Sponsor: Widmer Signs / PA Signs Golf Gift Sponsor: eCampus.com Hole-in-One Sponsor: Tasca Ford Mulligan Sponsor: Topp Business Solutions Hit & Hold Sponsor: Nunzi’s Advertising Exclusive Tee Sponsors: Ability Recovery Service, LLC; Action Lift; CHA Consulting; Constantino’s Catering; Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; I.B.E.W. Local #81; Knowles Associates, LLC; McCarthy Tire; Mesko Glass; MotorWorld; NRG Controls; Postler & Jaeckle; Scandale Associated Builders & Engineers, Ltd.; Simona America Industries; Stone Office Equipment, Inc; Topp Business Solutions; Torbik Safe & Lock, Inc.; Waste Management; Presidential Scholarship Sponsors: Ashley Machine & Tool Co.; Candy Frye ’94; Citizens Savings Bank, Czachor Electric; Highland Associates; Mesko Glass and Mirror Co., Inc.; Topp Business Solutions; Torbik Safe & Lock, Inc. Platinum Marketing Sponsor: Condron Sweda Advertising Advertising Sponsor: Lamar Advertising Gold Print Sponsor: Sprint Print, Inc.
Greater Scranton YMCA Urges Community to Prioritize Water Safety by Joining National “Phones Down, Eyes Up™” Campaign The Greater Scranton YMCA is proud to participate in the launch of YMCA of the USA’s National Phones Down, Eyes Up™ campaign this May in honor of National Water Safety Month. This campaign is focused on reducing distractions around water and raising awareness about the importance of vigilance when families visit pools and waterfronts this summer. Statistics from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance show that 88% of drownings occur with at least one adult present, highlighting the critical need for caregivers to stay alert when supervising children around water. The Phones Down, Eyes Up campaign encourages families to keep their phones away and stay focused while supervising children at pools, lakes, beaches, or other bodies of water. “The Greater Scranton YMCA is excited to be part of this important national campaign,” said Rich Surridge, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “People think they’ll hear someone if they’re struggling in the water, because that’s what we see in tv and movies,” says Surridge. “In actuality, drowning is silent and can happen in as little as 30 seconds. When we’re looking at our phones, we don’t see what’s happening around us.” As part of the Phones Down, Eyes Up campaign, the Greater Scranton YMCA is calling on families to designate a “Water Watcher”— an adult whose sole responsibility is to supervise children near water, free from distractions like phones, conversations, or alcohol. “We know how easily distractions can happen around water, but just one moment of inattention can have serious consequences. The Greater Scranton YMCA is committed to empowering families with the tools and information they need to stay safe around water.” The campaign’s website, PhonesDownEyesUp.org, offers a variety of helpful resources for families, including digital safety materials, a pledge to commit to water safety, and educational tools to help families stay safe this summer. Families who take the pledge will have access to resources such as phone wallpaper reminders, monthly safety tips, and downloadable Water Watcher lanyards. For more information on how you and your family can become Water Watchers and take part in the Phones Down, Eyes Up campaign in our community, visit phonesdowneyesup.org.
Johnson College Announces 2025 Summer Camp Series SCRANTON, Pa. (May 1, 2025) – Johnson College will host a 2025 Summer Camp Series for rising 5th through 8th grade students. There will be nine different camps that will run on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include hands-on learning in building trades, robotics, drafting and design, animal sciences, and engineering and aviation. Through the support of Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc., and the Wayne County Community Foundation, all of the Johnson College summer camps will be free to participants. Participants must bring their own lunch. To register for a Johnson College Summer Camp, visit https://johnson.edu/summercamps/. For more information, contact Tim Frank, Associate Director of Community Engagement at Johnson College at tfrank@johnson.edu. 2025 Johnson College Summer Camp list: Building Trades at the Stourbridge Tech Hub in Honesdale June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of carpentry and how to use hand and power tools safely to build a project. Registration deadline: June 2 Robotics at the Stourbridge Tech Hub in Honesdale June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of robotics and robotics block coding to use robots to complete various coding challenges. Registration deadline: June 2 Robotics at the Carbondale High School June 23-26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of robotics and robotics block coding to use robots to complete various coding challenges. Registration deadline: June 2 Building Trades at Johnson College Scranton July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of carpentry and how to use hand and power tools safely to build a project. Registration deadline: June 20 Robotics at Johnson College Hazleton July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of robotics and robotics block coding to use robots to complete various coding challenges. Registration deadline: June 20 Drafting & Design at Johnson College Scranton July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of AutoCAD and REVIT design principles and techniques to complete various design challenges. Registration deadline: June 27 Animal Science at Johnson College Scranton July 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about careers in the Veterinary Nursing field, animal anatomy, clinical procedures, and complete a dissection. Registration deadline: June 27 Robotics at Johnson College Scranton August 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of robotics and robotics block coding to use robots to complete various coding challenges. Registration deadline: July 25 Engineering & Aviation at Johnson College Scranton August 11-15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of engineering with an emphasis on aviation to complete various hands-on design challenges. Registration deadline: July 25
Grey Towers to Host Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Grey Towers Heritage Association invites the public to attend an afternoon of “innocent merriment” at a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera selections at Grey Towers in Milford, PA on May 17 at 3 p.m. Librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan were a renowned Victorian-era theatrical partnership. They are best known for their comic operas, which are considered to be some of the finest examples of British musical theatre. Their profound influence on the development of modern American musical theatre is undeniable. Theatre scholar and critic John Bush Jones cited Gilbert and Sullivan as “the primary progenitors of the twentieth century American musical”. Their works often satirized Victorian society with elements of fantasy and absurdity. Though written 150 years ago, their amusing social commentaries continue to be resonant today. Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous works include The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, and H.M.S. Pinafore. This will be the first time The Sylvania Gilbert and Sullivan Society will be performing at Grey Towers. The performance will consist of a montage of songs presented by members of The Sylvania Gilbert and Sullivan Society, whose purpose is to bring the love and magic of opera, music, and theatre to the Delaware Valley area. “The Society’s goals are to produce the works of Gilbert and Sullivan for the community, to showcase local talent, to lift spirits, to educate, and to unify us through art,” states Emer Day, Grey Towers Heritage Association Board Member and Artistic Director of The Sylvania Gilbert and Sullivan Society. “As we continue to expand our events and programs for local residents and tourists, we invite the public to walk the lush grounds of the historic Pinchot mansion and enjoy a fun afternoon of comical opera,” states Will Voelkel, GTHA Board Member. The event takes place at the Pool Pavilion at Grey Towers, rain or shine. Tickets are available at www.greytowers.org/events and offer student, member and non-member pricing. The performance is recommended for those age 8 and above, and light refreshments will be served.
