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Tamaqua

Monday, January 25, 2010

Class of 1995

The Tamaqua Area High School Class of 1995 will begin making plans for a 15-year anniversary reunion. An initial planning session will be held Jan. 31, at 7 p.m., at the home of Tim Zeigler, 77 Lafayette Ave., Hometown.

For more information, contact Tim at (570) 449-2154.

YMCA hockey

The Tamaqua YMCA is now accepting registrations for a youth hockey league, for players between the ages of 7 and 14. The season will begin on Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information, or to register, call (570) 668-2903.

Democrats to meet

Friday, January 22, 2010

Democrats to meet

The Eastern Schuylkill Democrats will meet on Monday, at 7:30 p.m., at the East End Fire Company. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Class of 2010

The decorating committee for the parents of the Tamaqua Class of 2010 will meet every Monday, at 7 p.m., on the third floor of the Tamaqua Elks, 301 W. Broad St. The committee will work on decorations for the annual All Night Party.

Trinity UCC

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Girls softball

The Tamaqua Area Girls Softball League will hold registrations for the 2010 season on the following dates: Feb., 13, 9 a.m. until noon, at the Tamaqua Elementary School; Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m., at the Tamaqua Elks; Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., at the Tamaqua Elks. Registration is open to all girls between the ages of 5-16, who reside within the Tamaqua Area School District.

For more information, call Mike Nicholls at (570) 386-2717, Ken Heisler at 778-3201 or Chuck Joseph at 645-7802.

Fifth grade parents

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Senior news

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group meets every Thursday, at 1 p.m., at the Tamaqua Community Center, located to the rear of Boyer's Food Mart.

Last week's meeting was attended by 76 members. President Jean Machamer conducted the business session. Eleanor Roberts offered the invocation, entitled "Someone There." two new members were welcomed, Eleanor Moneta and Frances Siluk.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

TOPS

The Tamaqua Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., in the Tamaqua Salvation Army Community Center, 105 W. Broad St. The meeting includes a short business session and a program.

TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group for men and women of all ages. For more information, stop by a meeting or call Nancy Barron at (570) 668-4651 or Bernie Kunkel at (570) 645-7702. Information is also available on the Web at TOPS.org.

Anyone interested in learning more may attend the meeting without obligation.

Recycling

Monday, January 18, 2010

Christmas trees

The Borough of Tamaqua's Street Department will be collecting discarded Christmas trees throughout January. Residents are to place their trees curbside on their regular trash collection days. Trees will be collected as time and weather permit.

Trees must be free of all tinsel and decorations. Residents are also asked to remove any plastic bags from the trees. Trees may also be dropped off behind the Tamaqua Borough Garage, at 421 rear E. Broad St.

No trees will be collected after Jan. 31.

Class of 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010

WP softball

The West Penn Girls Softball organization will be accepting applications for the coming season on Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. Registrations will be held at the West Penn Municipal Building, both dates, from 9 a.m. - noon. The league is open to all girls between the ages of 5 and 14.

For further information, contact Scot Dietrich at (570) 386-2818 or 449-6084.

Class of 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Birthday wishes

Jayne Myers of Tamaqua is 96 years young, celebrating her birthday on Jan. 8. Although her "friend" Arther Itis has slowed her down a little, she stays active, caring for her own home, playing bingo several times a week and attending Tamaqua Senior Citizen meetings.

The widow of Kenneth Myers, she is the mother of four sons: Ken "Mejo," who passed away in 2005; Charles, married to Joanne; John "Jack," married to Denise; and Gary, married to Lynn. She describes her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren as being "too many to count."

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Sorority news

Members of the Preceptor Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Jan. 6 at the home of Mary Machay. Lori Schmerfeld presented a program entitled "Life Lessons for the New Year."

Topics discussed included a visit to the St. Luke's Miners Memorial Geriatric Center on Feb. 17 to celebrate Valentine's Day; a pre-teen dance; and a clothing drive. Proceeds from any fundraisers benefit the chapter's service projects, such as scholarships and the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

TOPS

The Tamaqua Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., in the Tamaqua Salvation Army Community Center, 105 W. Broad St. The meeting includes a short business session and a program.

For more information, stop by a meeting or call Nancy Barron at (570) 668-4651 or Bernie Kunkel at (570) 645-7702. Information is also available on the Web at TOPS.org.

Anyone interested in learning more may attend the meeting without obligation.

Recycling

Wednesday is the day for curbside recycling pickup for all residents of Tamaqua.