REMINDERS
NAMI Mental Health Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the Wyoming County Special Needs Association (the log cabin building), 636 Route 29 North, Tunkhannock. Open to people with mental health issues, as well as family members and caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater PA support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Info: call Rhonda Fallk at 570-585-8099 or Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179.
Families Helping Families, 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation.
Insulin Pump Support Group, 6 to 8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Join insulin pump users in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences.
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Latin Language Club, 1 to 3 p.m. each Friday at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Discuss and study uses of classical Latin Language using grammar, historical and everyday phrases of Latin. Beginners are welcome to the club.
Technology Scheduling Session, 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 8 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Get help in computer basics, Email, iPad/iPhone, Kindle/Nook, Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007), or something else. Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session.
Campaign School 2019, 8 a.m. Jan. 26 in McShane Executive Center of the University of Scranton’s Brennan Hall. Learn the essentials of running for local government office from the petition process to organizing your campaign to effective use of media. Fees vary. Info: 570-941-7431 or jean.harris@scranton.edu.
Math & Science Club, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Each month, there will be different activities and challenges to complete. This after school club is all about the fun in STEM!
Homeschoolers at the Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Homeschooling parents may bring their children to a fun, educational program to enrich their home learning experience. They event, for students in grades kindergarten through sixth, will include hands-on projects, stories, short videos, and more.
CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ EVENTS
Chess Club For Kids, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Meet up with other kids who are interested in playing chess. If you have a favorite game board, bring it along. This group will meet at the tables in the main children’s area as there will be no consistent staff supervision. No registration required.
Block Party, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Join in the free play with blocks, vehicles, animal and people. There are two ground rules: No throwing blocks, and no knocking someone else’s building down. Come ready to play. No registration required. For children ages 2-7.
Teen Reading Lounge, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. The activities will include a book discussion, artsy project, and lots of snacks. This month the book is Your Name, Volume 1 by Makoto Shinkai. For students in grades fifth through twelfth.
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. The evening of family story time will feature Cookie Mouse and friends.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Pet Adoption Day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter staff will be on hand with a few of their furry friends to discuss the adoption process and answer any questions you have.
Star Wars Family Bingo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Enjoy Star Wars-themed BINGO, prizes, food, activities, and more. Sponsored by the Abington Business and Professionals Association.
