Upcoming Events
Wilkes-Barre Farmer's Market
Market Square, Wilkes-Barre
Thursdays, Jun to Nov 2010
10:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Generation to Generation is extremely excited to provide the opportunity to enrich lives through intergenerational sharing with a continuing program for summer 2010. Using the wonderful Farmers' Market in downtown Wilkes-Barre as a platform, young volunteers will assist seniors with purchasing and hauling locally grown produce and home made baked goods. Through this project, seniors of the area will be able to visit the Farmers' Market assured of available helping hands.
Young volunteers will learn of the richness and wisdom of seniors. Volunteers from various organizations such as the NEPA American Red Cross Youth Council, 
Boy Scouts, Wilkes-Barre Area School District, Friendship House, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Wilkes University, Kings College, and Misericordia University will be available to help. The program is in operation every Thursday from 10:15 in the morning until 2:15 in the afternoon beginning on the Farmers' Market Opening Day, June 24, until mid November. We are honored to have worked with the City of Wilkes-Barre City Hall and hope for great success in uniting our senior and young populations.
For more information contact Michael Harostock at (570) 430-8414 or email Michael at mharostock@hotmail.com.
2nd Annual
Pauly Friedman Family 5K Walk/Run
Misericordia University
Anderson Sports Center
Sunday, August 15, 2010
8:00 am Registration
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pauly Friedman Family Walk/Run Fundraiser. Everyone who came out last year really enjoyed the atmosphere and fun. Registration for the race
begins at Anderson Sports Center, Misericordia University, Lake St., Dallas, PA at 8:00 a.m. Medals for RUNNERS for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded. Trophies will be given to Overall Male and Female RUNNER and Overall Female and Male WALKER at a post-race party at Banks Student Center Cafeteria with music, great food, door prizes and beverages for all participants.
The run benefits the Help Line of NEPA.
| Contact Information: | ||
Ruth Kemmerer |
Email: |
fsawv.ruthkemmerer@verizon.net |
Phone: |
(570) 823-5144 ext. 309 | |
Fax: |
(570) 829-5054 | |
Address: |
31 W. Market St. | |
| Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 |
Summer/Fall Bike Rides
White Haven to Jim Thorpe
White Haven to Rockport
Rockport to Jim Thorpe
Ready for another ride down the Lehigh?? Want to visit the Switzerland of America? Ever dream of an easy, all downhill bike ride through a spectacular river gorge, with a shuttle driver waiting for you at the end? That dream comes true here at the Lehigh Gorge State Park !! This year we have a special guest, Kevin Fister of Wildlands 
Conservancy to ride along with us and talk about the history of the Lehigh, logging, tanning and water supply to the local towns and larger cities down the river. To learn about them go to http://www.wildlandspa.org.
We have contacted with Whitewater Challengers, Inc., White Haven, Pa. for the trip. http://www.whitewaterchallengers.com is the website for further information. Click on “Lehigh River” and review the information available there especially “FAQs” There is one restriction... riders must be 10 years of age or older.
Date, Saturday August 21, plan to arrive at 9:15am to get set up. We will leave their area at 10am for the van ride to Rockport. The bike ride, including stops for brief lectures should take about 3 hours, and will be held rain or shine. The shuttle will pick us up in Jim Thorpe and return to our starting point. If you have your own bike the cost is $15.00 for shuttle only, and $25.00 for shuttle and bike rental. You should send your check directly to Whitewater Challengers Inc., P. O. Box 8, White Haven, Pa. 18661. And note on your check that you are with Generation to Generation. Our trip director is Nancy Pilecki and she can be reached at (570) 443-9532. Water and helmets are provided and you can purchase lunch at their campsite, or pack your own. Order your lunch in advance, prepaid cost is $5.75. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Driving directions From Interstate 80, Exit 273 you will want to go west on Rt. 940 for ½ mile; then turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive; go 4.8 miles; then turn right onto Buck Mountain Road; go 1 mile; then turn right onto Stage Coach Road; go 300 yards to their entrance on the right. It is a beautiful ride... might even see some critters and a train or two !!
Now, time is short so go to your checkbook and send your check now so they can reserve bikes.
Looking forward to greeting all of you on the 21st.
If you are interested please email Bill Runner – runner1@epix.net or call him at (570) 675-5055.
3rd Annual Lee Vincent
Generation to Generation Concert
Genetti's Hotel, Wilkes-Barre
Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010
2:00 to 6:00 PM
You are cordially invited to an afternoon of music and dance honoring Essy and Bill Davidowitz and Family, Sandy and Arnold Rifkin and Family and the Jewish traditions from which they come at the Third Annual Lee Vincent Generation2Generation Dance. Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 2 to 6 in the afternoon at Genetti's Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Music by the Lee Vincent Tribute Band, Klezmer Band as well as Eddie Day and the Starfires. The Latino Dance group will perform. Casual Dress, Complimentary Admission to invitees and Food available for purchase.
Contact G2G at: (570) 675-4270for tickets and reserved seating and additional information.
Horseback Riding
Rocking F Stables, Sweet Valley, PA
To Be Announced
Attention all Cowboys and Cowgirls of all ages! Guided scenic trail ride on horseback through fields and mountainsides. Rocking F Stables offers scenic trail rides of the beautiful mountains and fields in the Sweet Valley area. Weekday rides run from 5pm to dusk, hence our 5pm starting time.
The guided ride costs $25.00, and will last for one hour. They specialize in those riders not as rambunctious as the Lone Ranger & Annie Oakley and have four very calm horses and two others that might be for those wanting a bit of "get up and go". Those planning to ride should send their checks directly to Marie Frey, 598 Broadway Road, Sweet Valley, Pa. Her telephone number is (570) 256-6073 should you have questions. First come first served.......
Pennsylvania State Capital Tour
Harrisburg, PA
To Be Announced
Transportation will be provided for a day trip to Harrisburg to the Pennsylvania State Capital. You will get to see one of the most beautiful capital buildings in the country - dedicated by Theodore Roosevelt.
Gen to Gen Star & Moon Gazing
Penn State University - WB
Lehman, PA
Fall 2010
Be amazed at the beauty and wonder of the late summer night sky. Check out constellations and planets. Actually view the universe through the University's High Powered Telescope. Simply remarkable!!