Monroe seniors

Monroe County Seniors will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct. 15, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville. The topic for the 15th is "Smile-Attitude Counts," presented by Prime Time's Kate Koehler.Drivers neededMonroe's Unit of the American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to treatment through the Road to Recovery program. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, mornings or afternoons. Those with a good driving record, free time and motivation to help should contact Karen Schiavone at (570) 562-9749. The society has two vans or volunteers may use their own car. Training will be provided.Touch of HomeA regular meeting of Operation: Touch of Home will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion Post home in Gilbert. For more information call (570) 977-1724.Diversity task forcePleasant Valley's Diversity Task Force will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the district office.Pocono Parkinson'sThe Pocono Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Loder Building in East Stroudsburg.For more information, call (570) 420-3746.Lions ClubThe Western Pocono Lions Club will meet at The Hamilton on Wednesday, Oct. 20, with a social hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be PDG Liz McElwee, who will talk about motivating, mentoring and growing membership.For more information call Bob Argot at (570) 629-5718.PV LeosThe Pleasant Valley Leo Club has begun its annual school year cycle of meetings and community service. Members will be active during this week's PVHS parent-teacher conferences. On community Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 26, members will be reading stories, coloring, and being involved in other activities.Zion seniorsZion's Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. Participants are reminded to bring a sandwich. Beverages will be provided.Rotary mixerThe club will hold a membership mixer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, following the board meeting at Ye Olde Saylor's Inne, Saylorsburg. Please call Karin-Susan Breitlauch at 610-390-0351 if you would like to attend. Come learn what Rotary is all about.Chestnuthill HalloweenTrick or Treat in Chestnuthill Township will take place at Chestnuthill Park from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31. Local community groups are invited to join the fun by setting up a display and giving out treats to the kids. Call (570) 992-9733 for details.