Golden Agers

The Panther Valley Golden Agers had 21 members attend Monday’s meeting. President Diane Gould opened the meeting with the reading “Prayer For A Friend.” A moment of silence was observed for Arlene Sheets.

The group is planning a trip to Pines Theater, Allentown, for dinner and a Christmas play. Call 570-645-5721 for more information. A Christmas party is being planned for Dec. 11 at DiMaggio’s, Tamaqua. It was decided that if school is canceled this winter because of weather, the meeting will also be canceled.

The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at the St. Ann Senior Apartments, Lansford, at 1 p.m. Anyone 55 and older is invited.

Community food pantry

The Panther Valley Community Food Pantry monthly food distribution will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Panther Valley Elementary School, 1 Mermon Ave., Nesquehoning.

To participate, you must complete the PA Emergency Food Assistance Program form, which will be available during the distribution each month.

For the safety of the students and bus traffic at dismissal, please do not arrive and/or line up before 3:30 p.m. Parking is available in the lot, please do not park in the circle.

If possible, please bring your own boxes/bags/carts.

Food distribution is held year-round. From November through March, distribution will be held inside the building.

Follow them on Facebook for updates and information: Panther Valley Community Food Pantry

If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Quick at 570-393-7148.