Valley in Motion, Connell Park Walking Club’s 100th Walk

Valley In Motion will celebrate the 100th walk of the Connell Park Walking Club on October 25 at 10am at Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street in Scranton.

A chapter of the national Walk With A Doc organization since 2023, this group walks every Saturday, accompanied by a medical or fitness professional that can provide health information in a social and informal setting. It is a rain or shine event.

The 100th walk will feature Lisa Rigau of Healthy Lifestyle Management. A registered nurse, nutrition counselor, and community educator, Lisa will discuss the pillars of health before the group steps off on their walk. Walkers can either traverse the wooded paths of Connell Park or a paved loop around the dog park. All fitness levels are welcome and no one walks alone. Snacks will be available as well as special presentations commemorating the 100th walk.

The event is free. No need to sign up, just show up.

The 2025 walk series is sponsored by Sanofi U.S. Providing access to doctors, nurses, physical therapists, mental health professionals and more, this walking program supports equitable access to health and outdoor recreation. Partner NovaCare Rehabilitation of Northeast PA attends the walks once a month to discuss physical therapy practices and preventative care.

New participants are always welcome to join this walk for exercise, friendly conversation, insightful speakers, and a chance to enjoy beautiful 25-acre Connell Park in Scranton.

Rikasa Restaurant Presents Murder Mystery Dinner

Clued In: Murder Mystery Dinner

October 26 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Back for its third thrilling year, Clued In returns to Rikasa on Sunday, October 26th at 6 PM. Participants and their teams will step into a real-life game of Clue, unraveling the mystery surrounding the murder of Mr. Bartholomew Boddy. Four levels of Rikasa serve as the playing board, where players hunt for clues, interrogate suspects, and race to solve the crime before time runs out. 🕵️‍♀️

🎭 This year’s event features a special collaboration with the Wyoming Area Drama Club, whose members will interact with guests throughout the evening to bring the mysterious world of Clued In vividly to life.

🍸 Expect an evening of cocktails, suspense, and a dinner… to die for.

📍 Rikasa Restaurant – 53 S Main St, Pittston, PA
⏰ Sunday, October 26th | 6PM – 10PM

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Jeannine Luby To Open at Family Service Association Conference

Jeannine Luby will kick off the Family Service Association’s National Family Week Conference with her presentation: “The Joy Reset: Humor, Healing, and Stress Relief with Laughter for Compassion Fatigue.”

This 45-minute keynote blends humor, inspiration, and interactive laughter exercises designed to lift spirits, reduce stress, and create a sense of rejuvenation. Perfect for caregivers and professionals navigating the emotional weight of their work.

Jeannine has led stress-relieving laughter yoga sessions for over 100 clients across NEPA, NY, NJ, and beyond, including Geisinger, Prudential, NAMI, Disability Pride PA, and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. She combines her background in journalism and communication arts with her expertise in humor, wellness, and positive psychology to create engaging, inclusive experiences for audiences of all abilities.

In addition to her laughter work, Jeannine produces the weekly podcast Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl highlighting candid conversations with women, performs in comedy shows branded Funny Wine Girl, and worked with the Scranton Area Community Foundation in 2005 to create the donor-advised Humor Therapy Fund to spread healing, connection, and positivity throughout the community with laughter and humor-focused projects. 

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Geisinger College’s School of Medicine To Host Turkey Trot

Geisinger College’s School of Medicine students will host their 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K run in downtown Scranton on Sunday, Nov. 2.

The event will also feature a Tiny Trot, including crafts, games, face painting and relay races, for children 13 and younger. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Poor, a local nonprofit whose mission is to ease the burden of living in poverty.

Race day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. in the main lobby of Geisinger College’s Medical Sciences Building at 525 Pine St., Scranton. The adult runs and Tiny Trot begin at 8 a.m. Routes begin and end at the Medical Sciences Building.

Online registration is open and will close Friday, Nov. 1.

Registration is $30 for the 5K run/walk and $40 for the 10K. Tiny Trot registration is free, but a donation of two canned goods on race day is appreciated.

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Amy Bezek Photography To Host YogART Workshop

Participants are invited to step into a sacred circle and awaken their intuition, creativity, and inner power at the final YogArt Workshop of the year, taking place on Thursday, October 23, from 6:00–8:30 PM with Michelle Lee Arts.

Through fun, guided exercises—including chakra art, meditation, and yoga—attendees will release self-limiting patterns, gain clarity, and ignite their highest self.

During this workshop, participants will:
• Create soul-inspired mandalas
• Clear and understand their chakras
• Tap into their intuition
• Boost self-healing from challenges
• Receive guidance from their spirit guide
• Remove inner blocks—or simply enjoy a creative, restorative evening

Cost: $45 | No art or yoga experience needed—just bring curiosity and an open heart. Leave inspired, empowered, and ready to live bigger!

Please remember to bring a yoga mat, pillows, blankets, water and anything else needed to stay comfortable during the class.

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Penn State Scranton Announces Leadership Essentials Workshop Series

A Leadership Workshop for Professionals Seeking Advanced Skills

Professionals, managers, and supervisors can strengthen their leadership abilities and enhance their roles within today’s evolving work environment through this comprehensive program.

The workshops are highly interactive and led by Penn State professionals with real-world experience who understand the demands and challenges of modern workplaces.

Participants from a wide range of occupations will have the opportunity to share their own experiences while exploring supervisory topics designed to support success in the workplace, career development, and personal growth. This four-week program offers practical tools and strategies that empower professionals to become valued leaders within their organizations.

Dates: Wednesdays, 9 am – Noon at Penn State Scranton
10/29; 11/5; 11/12 & 11/19
Cost $300

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Hilton Scranton & Conference Center To Host Wellness Event

Hilton Scranton and The Salt Barre are hosting Flow into Flavor, a distinctive wellness event that harmonizes mindful movement with a nourishing culinary experience. Guests will begin with a one-hour invigorating yoga session guided by a Salt Barre instructor, followed by a gourmet brunch complemented by a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling beverage. Designed to inspire energy, stillness, and connection, the event offers a space to move, breathe, and savor. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle; hydration stations will be available on-site.

Tickets are limited. Reserve by October 13, 2025. Event held at Hilton Scranton, Electric City Ballroom. A portion of proceeds benefit Paint the Planet Pink.

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