Pallas, P Wednesday, January COMMUNITY ‘Nesbitt Hospital’ Ss Medical Branch of Auxiliary meets - Medical Branch members of Nesbitt Memorial Hospitals Auxiliary recently held a Holiday Lunch- - eon meeting at Perugino’s Restaurant in Luzerne. The enthusiastic group conducts this annual © event to share a part of the holiday season together. The Medical Branch is comprised of physi- *. cians’ wives and friends who are dedicated to the continuing improvement of Nesbitt Memorial + Hospital through their activities. “Seated in the first row, from left, Ceil Peters, Shavertown: Isabel Davis, Kingston; Jeanne Ferry, © Kingston; Sandy Roberts, Forty Fort; and Nancy Carey, Kingston Twp. Standing are Marena Gib- » bons, Wyoming; Eleanor Wilkie, Dallas; Carmella DeBonis, Wilkes-Barre and Kathy Ambruso, ) Kingston Twp. < . LW. BR, os x Pn Th Te 0 2°." 2 ea =a - Town and Country Furniture opens a new gallery Town & Country Furniture Galleries, of Wilkes-Barre recently hosted a formal “preview reception” t launch its unqgiue new Lane Contemporary Gallery. Executives, staff and principals of the Lane Gallery Factory were on hand for the preview. Guests included area officials and representatives of local newspapers, radio and television. At the ribbon- -cutting were from left, Jason Hoffman, Erin Hoffman, David C. Hoffman and Janet L. Hoffman, owners of Town & Country; Eric Kranson, operations manager; cutting the ribbon, Jonathan Hoffman, and Luzerne County Commissioner Frank P. Crossin; representing the Lane Company: Dan Crone, manufacturer's representative; Joan Miller, national Gallery director; Cliff Pearce, re- gional sales director; Lou Rosebrock, sales manager of Lane’s Upholstery Division; and Joseph Simon, sales representative for Lane’s Case Goods Division. Mir Hoffman emphasized that Town & Country's Lane Contemporary Gallery is unique. lt is the first of its kind established by Lane in the entire United States, and will serve as a prototype for future Lane Galleries. \Y Kelly will lead Victims' Resource Center The Victims Resource Center Board of Directors, at its 17th Annual Meeting, elected Mary Ann Kelly of Shavertown as its new president. Ms. Kelly has been an active member of the board having served as Secretary for several years and as Chairperson of the Annual Geranium Sale for the past two years. Assisting Ms. Kelly will be Atty. Ruth Hughes as Vice-President, Patrice Persico as Secretary; Atty. Christine McLaughlin as Secre- tary and Patricia Savage as Mem- ber-at-Large. The Victims Resource!Center is a non-profit agency which pro- vides services to victims of all crimes and their families at no charge. Additional information about VRC services and educa- tional prevention programs can be obtained by calling 823-0765. Jaycees will sponsor C of C party On Thursday, Jan. 23, the Back Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce and Murray's Inn, Wilkes-Barre will serve as co-hosts for a Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce “Executive Connection” mixer. The mixer will be held at Murray's Inn from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a hot and cold buffet being served. This social event is being held to foster business relationships be- tween those attending, as well as to promote the mission of the Jaycees. The Jaycees are the first civic organization to co-host an “Executive Connection.” All those attending will enjoy the atmos- phere of Murray's Inn and be given the opportunity to learn more about the Jaycees and the many com- munity services provided by the Back Mountain Chapter. For further information, 287-0215. call Back Mountain briefs i] Wilkes alumni can get skiing discounts fF Wilkes University Alumni can ski at a reduced rate at the Montage Ski Resort every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the entire season. The discounted lift tickets are available at the Annette Evans Alumni House at 146 South River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Call the Alumni Office at 824-4651 ext. 4130 for more information. y a Ca K. of C. will hold free throw contest Jan. 25 Knights of Columbus, Father O'Leary Council 8224, Dallas will be! holding its annual free throw basketball contest on January 25 in the Gate of Heaven gym, Dallas, at 12 p.m. All boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 14 as of January 1 ate welcome to participate. ; Registration will be the day of the free throw contest. Eo Gifts from Above schedules movies wl Gifts From Above Christian Bookstore, in Dallas, will be showing; movies on Friday evenings, in February, begining at 7 p.m. bere February 7, 14, 21 - Love is a Decision (Gary Smalley). " February 28, Steve Green/Steve and Annie Chapman Music Night, For further information, call the store at 675-0354. § i ERT ’ yess isles » . 4 Yu LE 22 FE Misercordia grads club will hold dinner : College Misericordia’s Graduates Club will host a Beef /n Brey dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6-8 p.m. in Fireside Lounge, McHale” Hall. Alumni from the classes of 1974-1991 and their guests are invited; to attend. 3 Following dinner, alumni will be invited to attend a men's basketball game between the Misericordia Cougars and the Crusaders of Alvernia College. The game at Dallas High School begins at 8 p.m. Ba For more information, call the Alumni Office at 674-6248. 3 Crewel group will meet Feb. 5 = 2 The Crewel Interst Group of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of The. Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 noon: on Wednesday, Feb. 5, on the second floor of the Osterhout Library in} Wilkes-Barre. Visitors are welcome to attend. y For more information call Vicki Kapral, 825-6097; Chris Folmar, 477-2486; Helen Rhode, 256-3595. Religious services ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 196 N. Main St., Shavertowr 675-3859. Pastor Harold R. Baer, Jr. Worship, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.’ Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month. Church School 9:45 a. m, for all ages. Tuesday Bible Study 9 a.m. hh DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dallas. 675-0122. Rev. Michael A. Bealla, Pastor. Morning Worship 10: 30. a.m., Sun. School 9:00 a.m. 4 SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 675-3616. Pastors, Rev. James A. Wert, Rev. Harriet} L. Santos. Music Director, Rosento E. Santos. SATURDAY: 5:30 p. m. Chapel Service. SUNDAY: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship Services. 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