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Mayville Seniors The Mayville Seniors gathered on June 20 for their second meeting of the month. A choice of many dishes donated by the member was enjoyed. Dianne Goodrich gave the invocation and later devotions. President Janet Loomis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Bonnie Johnson gave the secretary’s report and Edna Brown followed with the treasure’s report. Mary Carlson reported on the birthdays and anniversaries for the month of June. Jeff Wagner said they still had two seats for the Pittsburgh trip on July 23. They are taking reservations for the Ohio Amish and ...

Pinochle Scores

Share & Care Seniors pinochle scores Tuesday’s Best June 18 Double pinochle: Phyllis Laurito 1. Phyllis Laurito 668 2. Barb Smith 614 3. Jeanne Hauser 609 Peanuts: Lynn DiPalma Birdie’s Bidders June 20 Double pinochle: Ed Long 1. Ed Long 649 2. Jeanne Hauser 616 Peanuts: Kathy Kamery Birdie’s Flock June 21 1. Kathy Kamery 662 2. Molly Hamernik 597 3. Lucy Saeli 551 Peanuts: Phil Cornell

Meals on Wheels

July daily main entree 1 Stuffed cabbage, carrots, pineapple juice, cornbread, fruited gelatin 2 Barbecued pork on bun, green beans, potato salad, pudding 3 Seafood salad on croissant, pasta salad, coleslaw, seasonal fruit 4 Happy Fourth of July 5 Hot dog on bun, baked beans, carrots, apple juice, cookie Supplemental evening meal 1 Cold cut sub on wheat roll, 3 bean salad, cereal bar 2 Sliced turkey and cheese on wheat bread, pickled beets, tropical fruit 3 Sliced roast beef with provolone cheese on wheat, corn relish, cereal bar 4 Happy Fourth of July 5 Chicken ...

Senior News Briefs

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of June 30 - July 6 Sunday, June 30: Pickle Ball, 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. Wednesday, July 3: Exercises with Pat, 10 a.m., Painter Center gym. Quilting with Florence, 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. Games & Crafts with Pat, 1 p.m., Painter Center Yellow Room. Friday, July 5: Movie Day, 1 p.m. at the Collins Library. This month’s film is a comedy/drama starring Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman. Popcorn will be served. Join the Collins 50 Plus Seniors on Friday, Dec. 20 for the “Holiday Pops Show” at ...

Beware of scams targeting the elderly

I am sure that most of you, if not all of you have heard the saying “buyer beware.” It may be an old saying, but it still holds true to this day! Medicare scams can come by phone, e-mail, TV advertisement, door to door and at vendor fairs. With Chautauqua County losses to Medicare fraud at approximately $38 million per year, it is not surprising that I receive many phone calls from folks who are being harassed by trolling phone calls from scammers. Many folks who call me often ask, “How do these callers know so much about me?” Scam artists are very clever, but we help them ...

Tickets available for countywide senior summer picnic

The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging will be holding its Senior Picnic at Midway State Park, 4859 Route 430 in Bemus Point, again this year. It will be held on Friday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the large pavilion right down by beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Tickets are an $8 non-refundable contribution, and will only be available until July 5. Take out dinners on the day of the picnic are prohibited for food safety reasons. There will be Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and 50-50 tickets will also be sold. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. with live music from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. From ...