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PLANNING TO TRIM a tree
for the Christmas Holidays?
The Auxiliary of Mercy Hospital
of Wilkes-Barre, is planning a
very special trimming - not one,
but 50 trees.
The Auxiliary of Mercy Hospi-
tal has contacted professional
florists and decorators, who will
do the original and creative
work of trimming some of the
trees to fit a theme. All 50
finished trees will be on display
at Genetti’s Best Western Motor
Inn, Nov. 26, through Dec. 2
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec.
3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets for the event are
available at the Auxiliary office
located next to Mercy Hospital
at 42 Church Street, Wilkes-
Barre, PA (826-3652).
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THE AUXILIARY of the John
Heinz Institute, Mundy Street,
will conduct a handicraft and
bake sale in the lobby of the
Heinz Institute on Wednesday
and Thursday, November 26th
and 27th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All proceeds from the Auxil-
iary’s handicraft and bake sale
will be used to redecorate the
patients’ dining room to give it
a more homelike atmosphere.
All proceeds from Auxiliary
projects are earmarked for
patients’ services such as birth-
day, Christmas and other holi-
day gifts, and surprise packages
to make their stay at Heinz
even more comfortable.
THE GATE OF HEAVEN
CHURCH and the Red Cross
Back Mountain Blood Council
church school on November 28,
from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Jeff Townsend, Chairman of
the Blood Council, reported that
volunteers and donors from the
Back Mountain operate five
large community drives each
year.
A TOWN MEETING will be
held on Saturday, November 29,
at 1 p.m. at the Harveys Lake
Borough building concerning the
leaf collection. .
THE SHAVERTOWN
UNITED METHODIST
WOMEN will conduct a Christ-
mas Tea on Monday, Dec. 1, at
8 p.m. at the Shavertown United
Methodist Church.
The program will be
presented by the Dallas Ele-
mentary School Peacemakers.
Donation is $3.50 per person.
For further information, call
675-1591.
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THE BLOOMINGDALE
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH will have its Annual
Hunter’s Breakfast on Monday,
Dec. 1, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Menu will include breakfast
food (eggs, toast, home fries,
pancakes and bacon or sausage)
and also lunch.
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WILKES-BARRE GENERAL
HOSPITAL'S ‘Parenting Class’
will be held on Monday, Dec. 1
at 7 p.m. in the dining room on
the first floor.
The two-hour class is open to
expectant and first-time parents
or any other parents who wish
to learn more about the psycho-
logical or emotional aspects of
being a parent.
The class is free-of-charge.
To register or for more infor-
mation, call Wilkes-Barre Gen-
eral Hospital’s Nursing Service
Department, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 829-
8111, extensions 2205 or 3048.
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CHAPTER 9 DISABLED
AMERICAN VETERANS will
meet on Monday, December 1 at
7:30 p.m. at the Parsons VFW,
Scott Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Commander Leo Myslak will
preside. Refreshments will be
served.
WILKES-BARRE GENERAL
HOSPITAL’S Oncology Depart-
ment will hold its ‘‘Nutritional
Support for Patients with
Cancer,” class every Tuesday
at 2 p.m. in the family-patient
lounge on 4 EAST.
Patients with cancer and their
families are invited to attend
the class to examine nutritional
concerns related to cancer. /
slide presentation and open dis-
cussion will be followed by a
question and answer period.
For more information call
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s
Nursing Services at 829-8111,
extension 2205. The class is open
to all patients with cancer and
their families free of charge.
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THE DALLAS SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL Guidance Department
announces a program concern-
ing financial aid for all students
planning to continue their edu-
cation beyond high school, and
for their parents. This program
is scheduled for Tuesday,
December 2, 1986 at 7 p.m. in
the high school cafeteria.
Mrs. Patricia Russin, Counse-
lor Coordinator, will moderate
the program which includes the
following: Dr. Peter Yansen-
chek, Regional Director of the
Pennsylvania Higher Education
Assistance Agency (PHEAA),
who will discuss State Grant
and Loan Programs; Mr.
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Michael Shevock, Counselor,
who will speak on the Family
Financial Statement, local and
national scholarships.
A DIFFERENT CLASS, a jazz
quintet known for its unique mix
of soft jazz and contemporary
pop music, will perform at Penn
State Wilkes-Barre Tuesday,
December 2, at 8 p.m. The
concert will be held in the
Hayfield House Community
Room, and is oepn to the public
free of charge.
Philadelphia critics note the
group’s prolific songwriting
abilities, which constantly pro-
vide A DIFFERENT CLASS
with fresh, strong class of mate-
rial.
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THE HELPING HANDS
CLUB of United Cerebral Palsy
of Luzerne County will celebrate
the Holiday Season with their
Annual Christmas Party on
Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Shera-
ton-Crossgates in downtown
Wilkes-Barre.
The Helping Hands Club is a
self-help self-support group
comprised of individuals who
are physically handicapped-
mentally alert.
The Guest Speaker at this
year’s Christmas Party is Mr.
Bernie Kolodziej, the Executive
Director of the Wyoming Valley
Children’s Association.
The public is invited to attend
and reservations can be made
by contacting United Cerebral
Palsy at 829-2613.
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WILKES-BARRE GENERAL
HOSPITAL’S special sibling
class, “Our New Addition,” will
be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at
6:30 p.m. in Saidman Hall on
the hospital’s first floor.
To register or for more infor-
mation, call the hospital’s Nurs-
ing Service Department,
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., 829-8111, extensions
2205 or 3048. Next class date is
Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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THE WILKES COLLEGE
CHORUS will appear in concert
in the Dorothy Dickson Darte
EP bi
November 26
6:30 P.M.-2:00 A.M.
ADMISSION: $5.00
(INCLUDES SKATES)
2 FREE PASSES TO EVERYONE
FOR LATE DATE
FREE DONUTS & SODA
November 28
KIDS’
SPECIAL
1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
ADMISSION: $1.00
SKATES: $1.00
Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at
8:15 p.m. The performance is
open to the public and there is
no admission charge.
The Chorus, under the direc-
tion of John Vaida, director of
choral music at Wilkes, will
present a program featuring
Brahms’ ‘‘Liebeslieder
Waltzes,’ and Debussy’s
“Three Chansons.” Dr. Roose-
velt Newson, assistant professor
of music, will accompany on the
piano.
THE AMERICAN HEART
ASSOCIATION will sponsor a
Basic Cardiac Life Support
course on two consecutive
Thursdays, December 4 and 11,
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church,
corner of South and South Main
Sts., Wilkes-Barre. The public is
invited to register for the two-
night class by calling the Heart
Office at 822-6247.
Participants will receive
instruction in One Rescuer
CPR, Obstructed Airway and
Pediatric Resuscitation. The
Heart Association advises that
participants wear comfortable
clothing.
The fee for the couse is $3.00
per person. Class size is limited
to 25 students and registration
wil lbe on a ‘first come, first
serve’’ basis.
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ANTIQUE TOYS AND
GAMES will be on display by
the Tee-To-Tum Museum and
Antique Shop at the 11th annual
Christmas Tea at The Oldest
House, East Main St., Lacey-
ville, Pa. The event will be held
Saturday and Sunday after-
noons, December 6 and 7 from 1
to4 p.m. .
The Oldest House Christmas
Tea is held each year to wel-
come newcomers to the old
landmark as well as to thank all
others who have shown an inter-
est in the home over the years.
The home is easily reached
from Route 6 by any of the
three exits to the town.
THE GUIDANCE DEPART-
MENT of Bishop O’Reilly High
School will sponsor a financial
aid night for students in the 11th
and 12th grades and their par-
ents, on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7
p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Dr. Peter Yasenchak, director
of Pennsylvania Higher Educa-
tion Assistance Association will
speak on the various types of
financial aid that are available.
Parents of members of the
senior and junior class are espe-
cially encouraged to attend.
THE BLOOMINGDALE
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH will conduct its
Annual Christmas Bazaar (new
and used items) and Bake Sale
on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will also be
served during the time of the
bazaar.
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THE SHAVERTOWN FIRE
COMPANY LADIES AUXIL-
IARY will hold a Christmas
Bingo on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7
p.m. at the Shavertown Fire
Hall.
Free refreshments will be
served.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF
EARTH AND ENVIRONMEN-
TAL SCIENCES of Wilkes Col-
lege will present a symposium
entitled, ‘Hazardous and Solid
Waste Management” on Satur-
day, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. in Stark Learning Center
Room 101. The symposium is
offered free of charge to local
high school and college students
and residents of the Wilkes-
Barre-Scranton Area.
Individuals interested in
attending ‘‘Hazardous and Solid
Waste Management” may pre-
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