Tamaqua news
Senior citizens
The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group has changed its meeting location. Instead of traveling to Hometown every week, the group will now meet at the Tamaqua YMCA, 1201 E. Broad St.
The Jan. 22 meeting was attended by 61 members, with President Melody Weicker conducting the business session. A moment of silence was held in memory of Betty Murphy. One guest, Jean McArdle, was welcomed.
Jacque Patrick provided an inspirational reading, "A New Year's Prayer." Reports were offered by the secretary and treasurer.
Vivian Hill was added to the sick list.
The meeting concluded with refreshments, cards and social games.
The seniors meet at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join. The YMCA is handicap accessible.
Fly tying class
Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited is offering a free beginners' fly tying class on Feb. 22.
The class will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St.
For more information or to register, call 570-640-5300, 570-668-1192 or email JGBond@verizon.net.
Bethany EC
The Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 a.m. traditional worship service this Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school will meet at 9:15 a.m.
Activities for next week will include: Tuesday, prayer time at 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Tamaqua Youth Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, musician rehearsal at 8:30 a.m., praise practice at 9:30 a.m.
Zion Lewistown
Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at this Sunday's 10:30 a.m. service in Zion Church in the Lewistown Valley. The service will include communion. The first of the month offering will be donated to the Tamaqua Salvation Army.
Sunday school classes will be held at 9:15 a.m.
Bible study sessions are held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5.
