Healthy living

St. Luke's University Health Network is sponsoring a free series of health related talks at the Tamaqua YMCA, located at 1201 E. Broad St. Presenter for the April 22 session will be Vanessa Perez, CRNP, who will discuss the "Importance of Sleep.The sessions will be held at noon and at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.This will be the last session until the fall.Democrats to meetThe Eastern Schuylkill Democrats will meet at 7:30 pm. on Monday, April 22. The meeting will be held at the East End Fire Company on East Broad Street.The meeting will include a rally in support of the upcoming primary election.Older and BolderThe Salvation Army's Older and Bolder group is back in action, meeting every Wednesday at the Salvation Army, 105 W. Broad St. Meetings include a light luncheon.Guest speaker for the April 24 meeting will be Peggy Grigalonis, who will offer "Memories of Lakewood."For more information on the Older and Bolder group, or to join, call Dina at (570) 668-0410.Calvary MethodistThe Rev. Dr. Edward Bean will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. service Sunday in Calvary Evangelical United Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school for all ages will be held at 9:15 a.m. Cheryl Cresswell, director of Schuylkill County CareNet, will present a program on the organization's ministry to women and families in crisis.Also on Sunday, an evening service on Bible prophecy will be held at 6:30 pm.An hour of praise and prayer will be held at 7 p.m. next Wednesday.Family movie night will be held at 7 p.m. on April 26.Drivers neededThe Carbon/Tamaqua Unit of the American Cancer Society is in need of volunteer drivers for its "Road to Recovery" program. The program provides volunteer transportation to cancer patients to and from their treatment sessions.Drivers are an important part of a patient's recovery, providing moral support and a sympathetic ear. Volunteer drivers and coordinators provide a crucial service to patients whose friends and families are unable to drive them to every appointment. Retirees, students, homemakers or anyone with some spare time can volunteer to use their own private vehicles to help those in need. Most treatment sessions are held Monday through Friday mornings and/or afternoons. Training is provided.For more information, call Judy Hoppes toll free at 1-888-227-5445, option 3.