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Rush-Ryan seniors
The Rush, Ryan and Delano Senior Citizens Inc. met March 28 at the Ryan Township Fire Company with 54 members in attendance. President Bill Morrison conducted the business session. The inspirational reading "Be Happy Recipe" was given by the chaplain.One new member, Lester Andescavage, and returning member Madaline Heffelfinger were given warm welcomes.Rose Vallee and Faye Sweeney were added to the sick list.A number of upcoming events were discussed, including: April 4 trip to Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre; May 4, Branson Fever at Penn's Peak; June 27, anniversary dinner at Capriotti's; July 25, picnic at St. Peter's Grove, catered by Hess Catering.Readings were offered by Ruthann Feane and President Morrison.Jean Machamer spoke to the group about a telephone scam, suggesting that if someone calls and asks "Can You Hear Me?" the best response is to just hang up.The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Ryan Township Fire Company in Barnesville. The next meeting will be held April 11, weather permitting.Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join.St. Peter's UnionThe Rev. Kenneth Buckwalter will officiate at the 9 a.m. worship service this Palm Sunday in St. Peter's Union Church in Mantzville. The service will include a Joyous Noise Offering.Also on Sunday, the Confirmation bazaar will be held at 10:15 a.m.; the search committee will meet at 10:15 a.m.; a viewing of "The Passion" will be at 11:30 a.m.; Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will meet at 6 p.m.Next week's activities include: Tuesday, newsletter deadline, youth group egg dye at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, retirees meet at 10 a.m.; Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m., followed by prayer and meditation; Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, egg hunt at 1 p.m.Easter Sunday services will be held at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast; and 9 a.m.Zion LewistownPastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Palm Sunday at Zion Church, Lewistown Valley. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.Next week's activities include: Tuesday, fundraiser committee meets at 6:30 p.m., preschool board meets at 7:30 p.m.; Maundy Thursday community service at 7:30 p.m.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or
kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or