Carbon Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will sponsor a free Pre-Retirement Seminar at the Hampton Inn, Lehighton from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 18,

All Pennsylvania Public School Employees (administrators, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, counselors, librarians, maintenance staff, secretaries, and teachers) who anticipate retiring in the near future are invited to attend (bring along your spouse or a friend).Speakers will cover topics of major interest to retire.The featured speaker will address the benefits of the Health Options Medical Program.Pre-registration is necessary. Contact Vince Spisak, retirement planning chairman, at 570-645-4542 or email

spisak39@ptd.net.