Chronic conditions focus of workshops
MOUNT CARMEL - Family Home Medical Home Health Agency is accepting registrations for "Living a Healthy Life," a six-week workshop designed by Stanford University to help improve health for those living with chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, COPD and arthritis.
The workshops will be held at the Trevorton Senior Action Center May 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6 and 13.
This chronic disease self-management program, geared to those ages 50 and over, is designed to help improve healthy behavior and health status and decrease days spent in the hospital. It is being offered through the PrimeTime Health Program at no charge and includes all course materials, books and CDs. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 339-4049, ask for Lisa or Dauna to register or for more information.
The program is presented by Family Home Medical in partnership with the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging and PrimeTime Health.
ACT auditions set Thursday, Sunday
MOUNT CARMEL - Anthracite Citizens' Theatre will have auditions for its summer show, "Willy Wonka," at 6 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Sunday in the choral room of Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School.
For more information, call 276-6603 or visit www.actheatre.org.
Veterans assistance available today
SUNBURY - Randy Nosal, a department service officer with the state American Legion will be at state Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver's (R-108) city district office to assist veterans with questions about benefits and to help file claims from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
He can help veterans with compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits and obtaining military, personnel and medical records.
To schedule an appointment, call 286-5885 or (800) 924-9060. However, appointments are not necessary.
Electronics not yet being accepted
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township Recycling Center will not be taking electronics Thursday. They will resume taking them May 9.
