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
LIBRARY FUNDRAISER!
Help us with our fundraising efforts and do your holiday shopping here at the library's first craft show!
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, November 7
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Whitehall Community Room
Questions? Contact Staci Zemaitis at zemaitiss@einetwork.net
Here is a list of our crafters and their works.
ORGANIZING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Tuesday, November 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Don't let the holiday's stress you out! Plan and organize your days with help from professional organizer Donna Rossa.
Free. On-line registration is required or call the library.LUNCH and LEARN: Senior Time to Downsize
Tuesday, November 17 @ 11:00 a.m.
Come to the library to learn helpful hints on how to downsize at this stage of life.
Session Topics:- When and why to start the process
- Why is it so difficult?
- Some suggestions to make it easier
Bring a bagged lunch and the library will provide a drink and dessert.
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.
New! COOKBOOK CLUB
Wednesday, November 18 @ 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.
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.
Helpful Links for Seniors
Medicare 2009 - New information regarding 2009 Open Enrollment for Medicare.
PA Insurance Department, Office of Consumer Liaison newsletter - New Long Term Living Website by the Department of Aging.
New Nursing Home Five Star Rating - New link to access information on the quality of nursing homes across the country.
Retirement Benefit Application - Social Security has a new online retirement application. You can apply for retirement benefits from the comfort of your home or office.