2016 Summer Newsletter - Waverly Community House

Non-Profit Org
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit #08
Clarks Summit, PA
PO Box 142 | Waverly, PA 18471
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NO. 703
SUMMER 2016
Comm Cocktails
Square for the
Courts
Fair
FULLER’S
OVERLOOK
FARM
MARKET
Wednesdays
on the Comm Back Lawn
Hours: 10-2
Coming this Fall to
The Waverly Community House Auditorium
The Dietrich Theatre
The Theatre at Lackawanna College
October 14, 15 & 16
sponsored in
part by
The first annual Belin Film Festival is designed to allow emerging and independent
filmmakers to showcase their movies to a live audience for critical review, allowing the public
to screen a variety of unique, original films written, produced and directed by independent
and emerging filmmakers from around the world as well as this corner of Northeast
Pennsylvania. Please visit the website belinfestival.com for more information on
submitting a film, joining the BFF Challenge, sponsorship oppportunities and more.
LIKE our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BFF2016.
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6/17/2016 10:51:07 AM
ON THE COVER: The ComnKids After
School Program is now accepting
registrations for Fall. The program
provides children with a safe, supervised
and structured environment in which they
do homework, interact socially with other
children, play indoor games and have
outdoor recreation time. The program is
open to students in Kindergarten through
Sixth Grade as well as children who are
home-schooled.
Two sessions are offered — the
traditional After School Program (from
2:30 to 6:00 p.m.) and a Morning
Kindergarten Program (11:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.)
Half day sessions, to coincide
with school district schedules, will be
available throughout the year.
Transportation is available. Call
the CommKids Office (570-586-8191,
extension 6) for transportation options.
For more information or to print a
registration form, visit the website:
waverlycomm.org. LIKE “CommKids”
on Facebook.
WANTED
FOR cOMM kIDS
aFTER sCHOOL
pROGRAM:
Wiffle Ball Bases
Kick Balls
Dodgeball Balls
Volleyball Net
Volleyballs
Soccer Goal Nets
Soccer Balls
Puzzles for ages 5 to 8
Basketballs
Gardening Tools
Summer newsletter.indd 2
In Memory of Paul Mahon from
COMM-Unity Club’s Mah Jongg Group
Dr. Michael S. Turock
In Memory of Louie Mastro
from Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Memory of Mary Scranton
from Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Memory of Esther Staples
from
Annette & Alfred Rice
Mollie Woehling
In Memory of Joanne Lewis Todd
from Lynn Nichols
In Memory of Phil Whitbeck
from
Lynn Nichols
Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Celebration of
Helen & Robert Eckersley’s 75th Anniversary
and Helen Eckersley’s 95th Birthday
from Colleen Snowdon
Comm Square Fair on July 22 at 5:00 pm
Pastels Art Class (all ages) begins on
July 12 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in the
Scout Room
Camp Create August 8-12 & August 15-19
Cocktails for the Courts on August 19
S.E.E.D.S. Home Energy Efficiency/
Solar Workshops August 24 & 25 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
NEWS FROM THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At its May 23rd Board of Trustees
meeting, the Waverly Community
House honored retiring trustee, Diane
Lenahan, for her many years of service.
In addition, Diane was recognized for
her countless hours as a volunteer with
the Volunteer of the Year award which
was presented to her at the Annual
Meeting by Lauri and Bill Chickillo (2015
recipients of that award). Outgoing
President, Lou Houck, recognized
Executive Director, Maria Wilson, for
11 years as Comm Director and newlyelected Board President, Patti Thomas,
introduced new Board Trustee, Malcolm
MacGregor.
WAVERLY TWP
COMMUNITY SQUARE FAIR
Friday, July 22nd
carnival games  picnic dinner
music by Doug Smith’s Dixieland Band
5 to 7pm on the Comm back lawn
sponsored by
Geisinger CMC  Mesko Glass
Toyota of Scranton
Lackawanna County Arts Council
WA
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2016
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In Memory of William (Bill) Clarke
from Mary B. Rhodes
Comm Camp & Tennis Begin on June 27
Thank You Sponsors
.........
Memorialize a loved one or honor a friend or
loved one on a special occasion. The Waverly
Community House will send notification that a
gift was made to the Endowment Fund.
Upcoming
Events
3mi.Walk/
Run
.... ....
Memorials
A D D LE
Mother’s Day Race
Waverly Waddle
3 Mile Walk/Run
Comm Classic Golf
Tournament
Anders P. Nelson, MD
Eckersley & Ostrowski LLP
Kriger Construction Inc.
Lackawanna Mobile X-Ray
Manci Insurance
MTL
Northeast Rehabilitation
Associates
PNC
Shale Rail
Wemberly Hills Golf Course
Karam Orthodontics
Drs. Quinn Mariotti Abod
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Allied Glass Industries, Inc.
Babby Cakes
Drs. Paoli & Hanyon
Elk Mountain
Francine Kiryluk Hair Studio
Idle Hour Lanes Inc.
Impact Physio, LLC
Lux Personal Training
Madison Moyer - LuLaRue
Manning’s Ice Cream
McGrath’s Pub
Minooka Subaru
Nat E. Levinson, M.D.
National Running Center
Nicole Farrell – Rodan+Fields
Dermatologists
Peoples Security Bank and Trust
Philly Pretzel Factory
PNC Bank
Rite-Temp Associates, Inc.
T & H Floor Store
Walker & Walker, P.C.
Waverly Deli
Benefits Group LLC
Dr. Richard & Sally Matthews*
MGM Masonry
Nassar Real Estate
Triguard, Inc.
Abrahamson, Conaboy & Abrahamson
BDA Architects
Cawley, Johnson & Sanders, PC
Central Air Freight Services-Tony Pisano
Citizens Saving Association
Clarks Summit Service Station
Emporium Cigars LLC
Endless Mountain Resources Inc
Panther Waste
Pittston Machine
RJ Walker
The Sabatino Family
*in memory
Learn to Draw
with Pastels
The Upstairs Thrift Shop
is open all year.
Visit “Upstairs Thrift” on
Facebook for summer hours.
COCKTAILS FOR
THE COURTS
Farm to Table
Themed Fundraiser
Friday, August 19th
6 to 8 pm
on the Comm back lawn
This year’s event will feature
locally grown, farm to table
hors d’oeuvres and light fare.
State Street Grill
will be serving some of the area’s most
delicious cocktails!
Music by Rich Jenkins
Chairs: Amy Kazmierski & Nancy Brown
$35 per person
Cocktails for the Courts raises money for the
maintenance and preservation of our tennis courts,
so that we may continue to provide a place for our
community and beyond to play!
SPEAKING OF TENNIS...
TENNIS CLINICS
to coincide with Comm Camp
(June 27 – August 5)
with Instructor Gabriella Horchos
Fee: $60 per week
Beginner: 1 to 2pm
Advanced Beginner: 2 to 3pm
Tennis campers may stay for extended camp
and will be escorted to and from camp.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Six weeks beginning July 12
6 to 8pm in the Scout Room
(June 27 – August 5)
Private lessons for all experience
levels, Monday through Friday from
9am to 12 noon & 4pm to 5pm
Fees:
Private: $35 (1 hr) and $20 (½ hr)
Semi-private one-hour: $22
$110 for the 6-week session
All lessons will be held at the Comm.
with instructor Kendra Mueller
All ages, all skill levels
6/17/2016 10:51:19 AM
ON THE COVER: The ComnKids After
School Program is now accepting
registrations for Fall. The program
provides children with a safe, supervised
and structured environment in which they
do homework, interact socially with other
children, play indoor games and have
outdoor recreation time. The program is
open to students in Kindergarten through
Sixth Grade as well as children who are
home-schooled.
Two sessions are offered — the
traditional After School Program (from
2:30 to 6:00 p.m.) and a Morning
Kindergarten Program (11:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.)
Half day sessions, to coincide
with school district schedules, will be
available throughout the year.
Transportation is available. Call
the CommKids Office (570-586-8191,
extension 6) for transportation options.
For more information or to print a
registration form, visit the website:
waverlycomm.org. LIKE “CommKids”
on Facebook.
WANTED
FOR cOMM kIDS
aFTER sCHOOL
pROGRAM:
Wiffle Ball Bases
Kick Balls
Dodgeball Balls
Volleyball Net
Volleyballs
Soccer Goal Nets
Soccer Balls
Puzzles for ages 5 to 8
Basketballs
Gardening Tools
Summer newsletter.indd 2
In Memory of Paul Mahon from
COMM-Unity Club’s Mah Jongg Group
Dr. Michael S. Turock
In Memory of Louie Mastro
from Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Memory of Mary Scranton
from Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Memory of Esther Staples
from
Annette & Alfred Rice
Mollie Woehling
In Memory of Joanne Lewis Todd
from Lynn Nichols
In Memory of Phil Whitbeck
from
Lynn Nichols
Larry & Dorothy Stetler
In Celebration of
Helen & Robert Eckersley’s 75th Anniversary
and Helen Eckersley’s 95th Birthday
from Colleen Snowdon
Comm Square Fair on July 22 at 5:00 pm
Pastels Art Class (all ages) begins on
July 12 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in the
Scout Room
Camp Create August 8-12 & August 15-19
Cocktails for the Courts on August 19
S.E.E.D.S. Home Energy Efficiency/
Solar Workshops August 24 & 25 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
NEWS FROM THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At its May 23rd Board of Trustees
meeting, the Waverly Community
House honored retiring trustee, Diane
Lenahan, for her many years of service.
In addition, Diane was recognized for
her countless hours as a volunteer with
the Volunteer of the Year award which
was presented to her at the Annual
Meeting by Lauri and Bill Chickillo (2015
recipients of that award). Outgoing
President, Lou Houck, recognized
Executive Director, Maria Wilson, for
11 years as Comm Director and newlyelected Board President, Patti Thomas,
introduced new Board Trustee, Malcolm
MacGregor.
WAVERLY TWP
COMMUNITY SQUARE FAIR
Friday, July 22nd
carnival games  picnic dinner
music by Doug Smith’s Dixieland Band
5 to 7pm on the Comm back lawn
sponsored by
Geisinger CMC  Mesko Glass
Toyota of Scranton
Lackawanna County Arts Council
WA
RLY
VE......
..
W
.
2016
..... ...
In Memory of William (Bill) Clarke
from Mary B. Rhodes
Comm Camp & Tennis Begin on June 27
Thank You Sponsors
.........
Memorialize a loved one or honor a friend or
loved one on a special occasion. The Waverly
Community House will send notification that a
gift was made to the Endowment Fund.
Upcoming
Events
3mi.Walk/
Run
.... ....
Memorials
A D D LE
Mother’s Day Race
Waverly Waddle
3 Mile Walk/Run
Comm Classic Golf
Tournament
Anders P. Nelson, MD
Eckersley & Ostrowski LLP
Kriger Construction Inc.
Lackawanna Mobile X-Ray
Manci Insurance
MTL
Northeast Rehabilitation
Associates
PNC
Shale Rail
Wemberly Hills Golf Course
Karam Orthodontics
Drs. Quinn Mariotti Abod
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Allied Glass Industries, Inc.
Babby Cakes
Drs. Paoli & Hanyon
Elk Mountain
Francine Kiryluk Hair Studio
Idle Hour Lanes Inc.
Impact Physio, LLC
Lux Personal Training
Madison Moyer - LuLaRue
Manning’s Ice Cream
McGrath’s Pub
Minooka Subaru
Nat E. Levinson, M.D.
National Running Center
Nicole Farrell – Rodan+Fields
Dermatologists
Peoples Security Bank and Trust
Philly Pretzel Factory
PNC Bank
Rite-Temp Associates, Inc.
T & H Floor Store
Walker & Walker, P.C.
Waverly Deli
Benefits Group LLC
Dr. Richard & Sally Matthews*
MGM Masonry
Nassar Real Estate
Triguard, Inc.
Abrahamson, Conaboy & Abrahamson
BDA Architects
Cawley, Johnson & Sanders, PC
Central Air Freight Services-Tony Pisano
Citizens Saving Association
Clarks Summit Service Station
Emporium Cigars LLC
Endless Mountain Resources Inc
Panther Waste
Pittston Machine
RJ Walker
The Sabatino Family
*in memory
Learn to Draw
with Pastels
The Upstairs Thrift Shop
is open all year.
Visit “Upstairs Thrift” on
Facebook for summer hours.
COCKTAILS FOR
THE COURTS
Farm to Table
Themed Fundraiser
Friday, August 19th
6 to 8 pm
on the Comm back lawn
This year’s event will feature
locally grown, farm to table
hors d’oeuvres and light fare.
State Street Grill
will be serving some of the area’s most
delicious cocktails!
Music by Rich Jenkins
Chairs: Amy Kazmierski & Nancy Brown
$35 per person
Cocktails for the Courts raises money for the
maintenance and preservation of our tennis courts,
so that we may continue to provide a place for our
community and beyond to play!
SPEAKING OF TENNIS...
TENNIS CLINICS
to coincide with Comm Camp
(June 27 – August 5)
with Instructor Gabriella Horchos
Fee: $60 per week
Beginner: 1 to 2pm
Advanced Beginner: 2 to 3pm
Tennis campers may stay for extended camp
and will be escorted to and from camp.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Six weeks beginning July 12
6 to 8pm in the Scout Room
(June 27 – August 5)
Private lessons for all experience
levels, Monday through Friday from
9am to 12 noon & 4pm to 5pm
Fees:
Private: $35 (1 hr) and $20 (½ hr)
Semi-private one-hour: $22
$110 for the 6-week session
All lessons will be held at the Comm.
with instructor Kendra Mueller
All ages, all skill levels
6/17/2016 10:51:19 AM
Non-Profit Org
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit #08
Clarks Summit, PA
PO Box 142 | Waverly, PA 18471
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NO. 703
SUMMER 2016
Comm Cocktails
Square for the
Courts
Fair
FULLER’S
OVERLOOK
FARM
MARKET
Wednesdays
on the Comm Back Lawn
Hours: 10-2
Coming this Fall to
The Waverly Community House Auditorium
The Dietrich Theatre
The Theatre at Lackawanna College
October 14, 15 & 16
sponsored in
part by
The first annual Belin Film Festival is designed to allow emerging and independent
filmmakers to showcase their movies to a live audience for critical review, allowing the public
to screen a variety of unique, original films written, produced and directed by independent
and emerging filmmakers from around the world as well as this corner of Northeast
Pennsylvania. Please visit the website belinfestival.com for more information on
submitting a film, joining the BFF Challenge, sponsorship oppportunities and more.
LIKE our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BFF2016.
Summer newsletter.indd 1
6/17/2016 10:51:07 AM