Westmoreland happenings: Veterans breakfast, card party, meetings, more

Veterans News

• Rep. Jill Cooper will host a veterans appreciation breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway, Salem. Veterans who live in the 55^th legislative district — Arnold, Avonmore, Bell, Delmont, Export, Loyalhanna, Murrysville, New Alexandria, New Kensington, Oklahoma, Salem, Upper Burrell, Washington Township and parts of Derry Township and Lower Burrell — are welcome. Reservations required at: 724-472-4102 or 724-387-9113.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies.

• A card and game party will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Greensburg Garden Center, 951 Old Salem Road. Cost: $25, includes coffee or tea, salads and dessert. There will be a basket auction. Bring your favorite card or board game. Come with friends or alone. Details: 724-837-0245.

• Jeannette American Legion will host bingo at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. There will be a $750 jackpot game, magic number, door prizes and 50-50. The kitchen will be open. Smoke-free venue. Proceeds benefit veterans and community activities. Details: Rick, 724-600-5061.

Meetings

• The Botanical Society of Westmoreland County will have a business meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn, 218 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. The upcoming field trip to the Abbey Gardens at St. Vincent Archabbey will be discussed. Guest speaker Wilma Light from the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will give a talk about native plants that bluebirds prefer to eat. The society is celebrating its 75^th anniversary this year. Annual dues of $15 per household or $10 per person will be collected.

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the post, 752 W. Main St. Members who have not yet ordered their dinner should call Kelly Majercak at 724-542-4478.

Music

• The Laurel Harmony Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages and voice ranges to join them for an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St. Greensburg. Enter at the lower level side door. There will be singing with guest participation, a question-and-answer session and socializing. Rehearsals will begin soon for the planned Dec. 13 concert. All experience levels welcome. There is no obligation to join the chorus. Details: 878-295-1142 or laurelharmonychorus@gmail.com.

Senior Citizen News

• A Seniors For Safe Driving course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Connect 55+, 4000 Village Drive, Penn Township. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Those who complete the course can qualify for reduced auto insurance premiums. There is no behind-the-wheel driving. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have a talk about local honey making at 10 a.m. Oct. 1. A German-themed lunch will be served Oct. 3. Bring a German dish to share. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

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