Sunday, January 1, 2006 COMMUNITY THE POST PAGES VOLUNTEERS PURCHASE NEW PIANO FOR MEADOWS The Auxiliary volunteers of The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, re- cently purchased a new piano for the center's chapel. This much needed equipment enhances weekly servic- es for residents. Funds for the piano were raised at the Auxiliary's annual, ‘Market on the Pond." On a contin- uing basis, volunteers help with as- signments that benefit residents. New volunteers are always welcome and needed. For information call 675-8600, extension 195. Seated, from left, are volunteer pianists: Harry Sauer, Eileen McDowell, and Louise Montigney. Standing: Carl Noto, executive director for Ecumen- ical Enterprises, Robert Law, auxilia- ry president, Gary Kirk, assistant ad- ministrator, Bernie Hill; and Lucy Sa- batura. The Free and Accepted Masons of George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531made a $1,000 dona- tion from its charity fund to the Back Moun- tain Food Panty at its December meeting. The donation will assist the Back Mountain Food Pantry in purchasing additional food for the pantry for needy families in the com- munity. The donation was made possible from the proceeds from the George M. Dal- las Lodge No. 531 charity breakfast held at the Dallas American Legion on Nov. 13. Spe- cial thanks to Kenneth Cook of Cook's Store in Lehman Township for the donation of eggs and to the Dallas American Legion for the use of their facility. First row, from left, are: John Grady, junior warden/breakfast coordinator, William Long, Jack Evans, Wal- ly Gosart, representing the Back Mountain Food Pantry, and Donald Ide, senior warden. Second row: Severn Newberry, secretary; Sean McCue, senior deacon; Barry Wagner, worshipful master; William Shaffer, junior deacon; Robert Shaffer, treasurer; and Rob- ert Lewis, chaplain. CHURCH BRIEFS Loyalville UMC sets chicken dinner The Loyalville United Meth- odist Church will hold a chick- en and biscuits dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the church on Loyalville Road. The church is located one- half mile off Route 29 south and 4 miles west of Dallas from Route 118. There will also be a bake sale. Takeouts will be available and orders should be called in advance. Dinners are $8 for adults and $4 for children un- der age 12. For takeout orders or more information, call 477- 3521. Awana Club meets at Grace Community on Memorial Highway. For more information, call The Awana Club ministry at The Bible-based club is open the church office at 675-3723. the Grace Community Church to boys and girls ages 4 in Dallas meets from 6 to 7:45 = through sixth grade. 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Contra dance set for Jan. 7 A New England Contra dance sponsored by the Chico- ry House and the Folklore Society will feature the music of “The Warrington Family Band” and caller Bob Nichol- son at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 7 at the Fellowship Free Evan- gelical Church on Hildebrandt Road in Dallas. No partner or previous expe- rience is necessary. Admission to the dance is $7 for adults and $18 for families. Contra dancing features danc- ing in sets of approximately a dozen couples. You interact with a partner and everyone else in the set as you dance with easy walking steps to rather energetic music. Dancers are requested to carry in sneakers or flat/low heeled shoes with non-marking soles and heels. High heels cannot be used on the dance floor. The Chicory house is an all-volunteer non-profit coffee- house, sponsoring folk music and dance in the Wyoming Valley. Dancers may bring a snack to share at intermission. For more information, call 333- 4007 or visit the Web site www.folkloresociety.org. Alzheimer’s group sets monthly meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Mead- ows Nursing Center in Dallas. The facility is located at 55 W. Center Hill Road. The public is invited. Civil War weapons focus of meeting Nathan M. McKenzie will present a program about Civil War weaponry during a meet- ing of the Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 in the lower level of the Dallas American Legion on Route 415 in Dallas. The program will include an exhibit and discussion about Civil War muskets, rifled musk- ets and revolvers. McKenzie is a retired ele- mentary school teacher who lives in Fairmount Springs, near Benton. He also does reenacting and live history demonstrations at local schools and organiza- tions. McKenzies programs in- clude information about the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, and the Korean War. 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