For Seniors
- NEW BOOKS PURCHASED / OCTOBER 2009
- HOT TITLES BOOKLIST - Revised 11/1/09
New books coming soon. Call the library to reserve your copy or order yours online by way of The Catalog. - NOVELIST - Your guide to fiction books
- BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
- COMPUTER CLASSES
Conversation Salon
Second Wednesday of the month @ 1:00 p.m. To learn more click here.
Play Scrabble
Fridays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. To learn more click here.
Adult Coffee Time
Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Adults are welcome to come in for our Coffee Time. It will be served and allowed only in the reading area by the fireplace and magazines.
Blood Pressure Screening
First Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.HCR Manor Care Health Services will be at the library to do blood pressure and accu-check screenings.
Books on Wheels
Home delivery of items for Whitehall residents unable to visit the library! For more information on this great service, please contact Denise at the library 412-882-6622. To learn more click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed for all Senior Programs. If you are interested in learning about the different volunteer opportunities available, and joining the library's wonderful group of volunteers please call Denise at 412 882-6622.
Programs
STAR GAZING PARTY - Rescheduled
Friday, November 20 @ 6:00 p.m.
Brennen Plaza
The outside part of the Star Gazing Party has been rescheduled. Spend an evening under the stars with local amateur astronomer Larry McHenry. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (Rain date of Saturday November 21st at 6:00 p.m.) Registration is required - FREE.
On-line registration is required or call the library.
INTERGENERATIONAL BOWLING (Wii Day)
Saturday, November 28 @ 1:00 p.m.
"Grandparent" and Me Day - 1st through 5th grade students and a grandparent can register for an afternoon of bowling fun and pizza. Participants are asked to create a team shirt and will be assigned a half-hour time slot in which they will bowl.
Trophies will be awarded. A $3.00 per team registration fee. Registration is required at front desk.
ARTIST TRADING CARD WORKSHOP
Tuesday, December 1 & 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
LET YOUR ART OUT! Artist Trading Cards is a new craft idea and exciting art collecting phenomena. Come to hear more and learn how to make your own cards. Once you start collecting, you're hooked. Registration required.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.COOKBOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 16 @ 1:00 p.m.
The library has a brand new book club that celebrates cookbooks and cooking. Club members will discuss and sample recipes they will make from selected cookbooks at monthly meetings.
Interested? Click here for complete details. The group will meet the last Wednesday of every month.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.
COMING IN 2010
BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS
Mondays, January 18 - March 22
Want to learn how to play Bridge? The library will have a 10 week bridge course on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for "Beginners Only." Registration is required by the first lesson on January 18.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.
LUNCH and LEARN: Buttons!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m.
Button, Button, Who has the Button!
Pauline Power from The Keystone Button Club will be here displaying her vintage and antique button collection. Come and learn more about all of those buttons in your button box or collection.
Bring a bagged lunch and the library will provide a drink and dessert.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.
ARM CHAIR TRAVEL - Iceland
Saturday, January 23 @ 1:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of beauty as we explore the wonders of Iceland, known as one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Enjoy the spectacular images of glaciers, spouting geysers, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.WHAT MAKES A GOOD MYSTERY?
Thursday, January 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
Come and meet Mary Alice Gorman, owner of Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont and learn what makes a good mystery--is it the plot? the characters? the murder? Join Whitehall's Mystery Book Group and learn the secrets to a good read.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.
PREPARING YOUR OWN TAXES
Thursday, February 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Janet Schaefer, CPA will provide tips, tools and information to help you prepare your own federal tax return.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.
Helpful Links for Seniors
Medicare - Information regarding 2010 Open Enrollment for Medicare.
PA Insurance Department, Office of Consumer Liaison
New Nursing Home Five Star Rating - A link to access information on the quality of nursing homes across the country.
Retirement Benefit Application - Social Security online retirement application. You can apply for retirement benefits from the comfort of your home or office.